JP2016005739A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to easily acquire how the total number of game media obtained by the player is changed before/after a special game.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a first operation-start hole 11 or a second operation-start hole 12, a Pachinko game machine 1 determines whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to a player. When it is determined to execute the jackpot game, the Pachinko game machine executes the jackpot game with which the player can obtain prize balls. When the jackpot game is executed, the Pachinko game machine cumulatively displays the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in the current jackpot game. At termination of the jackpot game, the Pachinko game machine executes an addition display obtained by adding the current total number to the total number of prize balls that the player has obtained by the jackpot game executed before the current jackpot game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying the number of game media acquired by a player through a special game.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the starting port, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game. When it is determined that a special game is to be executed, a special game that opens a normally closed big prize opening is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Thereby, the player can obtain more prize balls than when no special game is performed.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the total number of winning balls is obtained by multiplying the number of winning balls to be paid out in response to the winning of one gaming ball in the big winning opening and the number of winning game balls in the big winning opening. The number is calculated and the total number of winning balls is displayed.

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  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not easy to grasp how the total number of game media acquired by the player has changed before and after the special game. Such a problem can also occur in a so-called spinning-type game machine or the like.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily grasping how the total number of game media acquired by a player has changed before and after a special game.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a special game determination means for determining whether or not a player executes a special game that can acquire a game medium when a start condition is satisfied, and the special game determination when the special game is executed. When the game is determined by the means, a special game executing means for executing the special game, and a game medium payout opportunity is established while the special game is being executed. Cumulative display means capable of executing cumulative display for updating the display of the total number of acquired game media, and the predetermined number as the total acquisition number displayed by the cumulative display means reaches a predetermined threshold. A reaching effect display means capable of executing a reaching effect display indicating that the threshold value of the game has been reached, and the total number of game media acquired displayed by the cumulative display means at the end of the special game before the special game. Special Game and a viable adding display means adding display obtained by adding the total number of game media player has won by.

  According to this invention, it is possible to easily grasp how the total number of game media acquired by the player has changed before and after the special game.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The figure which shows the breakdown of the jackpot design which is selected according to the winning to each start opening The figure which shows the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot symbol in FIG. 4, and the game state after the jackpot game Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production | presentation in non-short-time game state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production in the short-time gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the display of the number of winning prizes performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the jackpot game corresponding to the first win that will shift to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the display of the number of winning prizes performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the jackpot game corresponding to the initial hit that does not shift to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the winning prize number display performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during a jackpot game when a jackpot is made in a probable gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the effect display performed at the end of an ending period Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the effect display performed in the opening period of a jackpot game and during a long open round game when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a rank-up jackpot Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production | presentation regarding the battle reach production in a probability variation gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of failure repeated striking production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of a successful continuous striking effect Explanatory diagram for explaining a concrete example of friendship revival production where all friends are together Explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of friendship revival production where friends are not aligned Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of a cut-in revival effect Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a cut-in character determination table Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production after a single victory production is performed Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production after a single victory production is performed Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of production after a help combination appears during battle reach production Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of production after a help combination appears during battle reach production Explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between RUB and four types of tag teams Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a combination decision table Explanatory diagram for explaining the opening combination redetermination table for deciding whether or not to promote the combination to appear in the opening period from the team “Danger” to the team “Muscle Brothers” Explanatory diagram for explaining the opening combination redetermination table for deciding whether or not to promote the combination to appear in the opening period from the team "Superman combination" to the team "Muscle Brothers" Explanatory diagram for explaining an opening combination redetermination table for deciding whether or not to promote a combination appearing during the opening period from team “20 million horsepower” to team “Muscle Brothers” The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of step S618 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. Detailed flowchart of prize ball processing in step S8 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the change start command receiving process in step S15 of FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the opening command reception process in step S23 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the image sound control process performed in the image sound control part 140 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S91 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the production start process during round in step S928 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the big hit game processing in step S95 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the ending effect process in step S931 in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided. For this reason, when the player makes a right turn, basically, the game ball does not win the first start port 11.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And can win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when the game ball wins through the second start port 12, a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 (see FIG. 3) described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 29) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates in accordance with, for example, winning of a game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, voice, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with or asynchronously with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production button 26 has a normal position where the upper surface is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3 and a protrusion whose upper surface protrudes upward from the upper surface of the frame member 3 by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm). The height can be changed between positions. The effect button 26 can be pressed at any height between the normal position and the protruding position. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/399), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. There is a high probability gaming state (for example, 1/40).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a non-short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The short-time gaming state has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination as compared to the non-short-time gaming state (for example, 1 / 1.1). In the short-time gaming state, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened for 1.8 seconds × 3 times. The game ball is easy to win. Also, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, the non-short game state has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) as compared to the short-time game state, and the electric tulip 17 in the case of being determined to be a win The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time), and the normal symbol fluctuation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). In other words, in the non-short game state, even if the normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds × Since the game ball is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is set to the time-short game state or the non-time-short game state. The low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are referred to as “probability variation gaming state”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially in the normal gaming state. Set to

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a breakdown of jackpot symbols selected in accordance with winning at each start opening. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot symbol in FIG. 4 and the game state after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, any one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X10 is displayed on the first special symbol display 41. The game is stopped and a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is played. Further, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 12 and a big hit is made, any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, and each jackpot symbol is displayed. A jackpot game (special game) is performed according to the game.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won based on the winning to the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol X1 stops at a rate of 3%, the jackpot symbol X2 stops at a rate of 52%, 2.5% The jackpot symbol X3 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X4 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X5 stops at a rate of 4%, and the jackpot symbol X6 stops at a rate of 1.5% The jackpot symbol X7 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X8 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X9 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol X10 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, 29.5 seconds after a predetermined condition (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches 10 or the jackpot 13 is released). Until the time elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed 13 times (13 rounds (denoted as “R”)). When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 7R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped is a jackpot called “symbol matching jackpot”. Here, the symbol matching jackpot is a jackpot in which three decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 are aligned in the same kind. In the case of the symbol matching jackpot, the player can easily recognize the number of rounds in the jackpot game depending on the type of decorative symbols to be stopped. For example, if three symbols with “3” as a decorative symbol are arranged, 13R is a big hit, and if three symbols with “2” are arranged, 7R is a big winner.

  When the jackpot symbol X3 stops, a 13R long-opening round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol X4 stops, an 8R long-opening round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol X5 stops, a 6R long-opening round game is performed. When the jackpot symbol X6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and the jackpot game is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot at which any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped is a jackpot called "rank-up jackpot". Here, the rank-up jackpot is a jackpot that is notified when a specific decorative symbol is stopped on the liquid crystal display 5. Depending on the stopped decorative symbol, the player can easily determine the number of rounds in the jackpot game. Is not recognized. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and when the so-called initial hit is a rank-up jackpot, On the display unit 5, a special effect of rank-up jackpot is performed during the jackpot game. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed on the round indicator 48. Based on the display of 48, the player can grasp the number of rounds for the rank-up jackpot. The same applies to the case where any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42.

  When the jackpot symbol X7 stops, a 12R short-open round game is performed. Here, the short open round game is a round game in which the large winning opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds irrespective of the number of winning game balls to the large winning opening 13. That is, the short open round game is a round game in which it is difficult to win game balls as compared to the long open round game. After the jackpot symbol X7 is stopped and the jackpot game is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X7 stops may be referred to as “12R latent probability variation jackpot”. Note that in the 1R short-open round game of jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7, the winning prize opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds as described above, so the jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7 is actually a jackpot of “0R” It is a game. In the 1R round game of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol X7, the big winning opening 13 may be opened for a shorter time (for example, 1.5 seconds) than the long open round game.

  When the jackpot symbol X8 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbol X8 stops and the jackpot game is played, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol X9 is stopped, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the pachinko machine 1 controls the game in a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. Is done. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X9 stops may be referred to as “4R latent probability variation jackpot”.

  When the jackpot symbol X10 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state. That is, when the jackpot symbol X10 stops, after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the normal game state. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X10 stops may be referred to as “4R normal jackpot”.

  On the other hand, when a big hit is made based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the big hit symbol Y1 stops at a rate of 61%, the big hit symbol Y2 stops at a rate of 3%, and the big win symbol at a rate of 2% Y3 stops, jackpot symbol Y4 stops at a rate of 1%, jackpot symbol Y5 stops at a rate of 2%, jackpot symbol Y6 stops at a rate of 4%, jackpot symbol Y7 stops at a rate of 3% The jackpot symbol Y8 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol Y9 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled in a high-probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot game. The jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped is the above-described symbol matching jackpot.

  When the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 1R short open round game and a 15R long open round game are performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, in the first round, the operation of releasing the special winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds is performed twice, and thereafter, the long open round game is performed in the second to sixteenth rounds. After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped is a jackpot called “jump-up jackpot”. Here, the “jump-up jackpot” is a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player immediately after the start of the jackpot game (a jackpot that ends the high-probability gaming state; a jackpot that stops the jackpot symbol Y9 described later) The action (the opening pattern and effect of the big winning opening 13) is performed, and at a predetermined timing thereafter, it is a big hit that is notified that it is a big hit advantageous to the player (a big hit that shifts to the high probability gaming state).

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y3 stops, a 16R long open round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol Y4 stops, an 8R long open round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol Y5 stops, a 6R long open round game is performed, When the jackpot symbol Y6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stops and the jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. The jackpot at which any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stops is the rank-up jackpot described above.

  When any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display during the opening of the jackpot game The opening effect performed at 5 suggests the number of round-up jackpot rounds (whether it is a 16R rank-up jackpot or not).

  In other embodiments, the following configuration may be adopted for rank-up jackpots. In other words, when one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped or displayed, or the opening of the jackpot game does not suggest the number of rounds, does the round game continue in a predetermined round during the jackpot game? You may make it perform the effect of no.

  Further, the round indicator 48 may indicate the same “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped. When such a configuration is adopted, it becomes difficult for the player to know the number of rounds of the rank-up jackpot based on the display mode of the round indicator 48, so the player knows the number of rounds before the start of the jackpot game. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the awakening to the effect during the jackpot game. Thus, if the round indicator 48 indicates “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped, 16 round games will be performed regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped. Therefore, the round game is composed of a long open round game and a short open round game. For example, in the case of a substantial 13R rank-up jackpot that is started when the jackpot symbol X3 is stopped and displayed, for example, after 13 long-opening round games are performed, 3 (= 16-13) short-opening round games are performed. Will be done. Also, for example, in the case of a substantial 6R rank-up jackpot that starts when the jackpot symbol Y5 is stopped and displayed, for example, after six long-opening round games are performed, 10 (= 16-6) short-opening rounds A game will be played.

  When the jackpot symbol Y7 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled in a high-probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot game. During the short-opening round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 13 is short, and game balls rarely win the big winning opening 13, so that the actual number of rounds indicating the number of winning balls that the player gets is “0” R It is.

  When the jackpot symbol Y8 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game is over (a period until the special symbol changes ten times) is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time game. The game is controlled by the state. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y9 stops, a 2R short open round game is played during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game (a period until the special symbol changes ten times) is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state The game is controlled at. When the predetermined period elapses, the game state transitions to a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state).

[Flow of performance in non-time-saving gaming state]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of performance in the non-time-saving gaming state. The game ball hit by the player to the right basically wins only the second start port 12 out of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In the non-short-time game state, the second start port 12 is less likely to be opened than in the short-time game state, and the first start port 11 wins the game ball more than the second start port 12. It is easy to do. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the non-time-saving game state, the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 in the non-short game state, the first special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display 5, the following effects are performed during such variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the liquid crystal display 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 5, for example, decorative patterns made up of several rows in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed in three rows in the horizontal direction. Almost simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variable display, the decorative symbol variable display is started so that these decorative symbols are scrolled, for example, from top to bottom (see FIG. 6A).

  Then, after the scrolling is started, before all the decorative symbols are stopped, for example, the left row of decorative symbols (left symbol) and the right column of decorative symbols (right symbol) are stopped. At that time, if the same decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the reach is not established, so that the reach effect is not performed and the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. Three suggested decorative patterns (so-called “discolored eyes that suggest a loss”) are stopped and displayed on the active line (see FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line when the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed, reach is established (see FIG. 6C). When the reach is established, a reach effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be arranged on the active line.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three types of reach effects, that is, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, are prepared as the first special symbol change display.

  The normal reach production (see FIG. 6D) is, for example, a reach in which an animation character plays an active role as the scroll speed of the middle row of decorative symbols (middle symbols) is gradually reduced. Production. This normal reach effect is a reach effect that is easily selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time. For this reason, it can be said that the normal reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low.

  The SP reach effect (see FIG. 6E) is a reach effect in which an effect in which a live-action character plays an active role before the middle symbol stops on the active line. This SP reach effect is a reach effect that may be selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”. The SP reach effect is a reach effect that is easily selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a longer time. For this reason, it can be said that the SP reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is medium.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively long time, In some cases, it may appear as a loss in the final stage of the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect and develop into an SPSP reach effect (see FIG. 6F). This SPSP reach production is a reach production in which a live-action character plays an active role in the same way as an SP reach production. However, these two types of reach production are performed not immediately after the reach is established but following the normal reach production or the SP reach production. Is different.

  As described above, after the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect is performed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode that suggests the determination result (see FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, a predetermined RUSH challenge effect may be performed following the establishment of reach (see FIG. 6G). Although detailed description is omitted, this RUSH challenge effect is an effect performed when there is a possibility that any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is to be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a successful effect indicating that a predetermined condition (for example, all the members gathered within a predetermined time) is satisfied is RUSH. It is executed as a challenge production. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is to be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, the failure effect indicating that the predetermined condition is not satisfied is executed as the RUSH challenge effect.

  When the first special symbol display 41 is suspended and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in a display mode that suggests “losing”, the first special symbol determination is suspended. Then, the next change is started (see FIG. 6H).

  On the other hand, when one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X10 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in a display mode that suggests “hit”, the jackpot game is played. Be started. This jackpot game includes an opening, a plurality of round games (long open round game or short open round game), and an ending.

  On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display 5, a predetermined opening effect (OP effect) is executed during the opening in the jackpot game (see FIG. 6I), and a predetermined in-round effect is executed during the round game. Then, during the ending, a predetermined ending effect (ED effect) is executed (see FIG. 6K). The opening effect, the in-round effect, and the ending effect will be described in detail later.

  If the jackpot symbol X7, jackpot symbol X9, or jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 and a jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in a non-short game state after the jackpot game is finished. However, in this case, an effect of a flow different from that illustrated in FIG. 6 is performed. This means that if the jackpot symbol Y8 or the jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42 and the jackpot game is played, the non-timer game is played after ten times of the hourly game are played in the hourly game state. The same applies to the case of transition to the state. However, in other embodiments, in the non-time saving gaming state exemplified here, the presentation may be performed in the same flow as that illustrated in FIG.

[Flow of performance in short-time gaming state]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of effects in the short-time gaming state. In the short-time game state, the second start port 12 is more easily opened than in the non-short-time game state. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the short-time game state, the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12.

  On the other hand, for example, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 in the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the second special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display 5, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 7A), and the following effects are performed during the second special symbol variation display. In the following description, the flow of effects performed during the display of the variation of the second special symbol in the short-time gaming state will be described. However, the same flow also occurs during the variation display of the first special symbol in the time-short gaming state. Is done.

  In the short-time gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment confirms that a win has been won when a reach is established during the second special symbol fluctuation display, and the player character battles with an enemy character. It is a so-called battle-type pachinko machine that will continue to change if you win, and will pinch if you lose the battle.

  In the liquid crystal display device 5, the display of the decorative symbols is started almost simultaneously with the start of the display of the second special symbols (see FIG. 7A). Then, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation display of the second special symbol is “losing”, the reachless effect is performed without the reach being established (FIG. 7B )), The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode that suggests that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing” (see FIG. 7C).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, for example, the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol stops on the active line, and reach is established (see FIG. 7D). A battle reach effect is started (see FIG. 7E). In this embodiment, this battle reach effect is a reach effect in which the character KI and character GR tag teams, who are their own characters, fight against the enemy tag team in a professional wrestling manner.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and the big special symbol Y1 to Y6 (see FIG. 5) is selected as the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the change, at the end of the battle reach effect A victory suggestion effect is performed (see FIG. 7F). This victory suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot having the number of real rounds of 4R or more is won and the probability variation gaming state continues. For example, when the jackpot symbol Y1 is to be stopped and displayed, the same decorative symbol other than 7 is displayed on the active line after the effect display indicating that the player character has won is performed as the victory suggestion effect. In a state where the three are arranged, a pseudo stop display is performed, and finally, a display effect indicating that these decorative symbols are changed to 7 symbols and the main stop is performed is performed (see, for example, FIGS. 15D to 15F).

  Further, for example, when any one of the jackpot symbol Y3 to jackpot symbol Y6 is to be stopped, after the effect display indicating that the player character has won is performed as the victory suggestion effect, A pseudo-stop display is made with three decorative symbols in which the characters “RUSH” are superimposed on the same decorative symbol on the active line. Finally, the characters “RUSH” disappear from these decorative symbols. A display effect representing the state of the actual stop in the state is performed (see, for example, FIGS. 16D to 16F).

  In this way, when the victory suggestion effect is performed and any one of the jackpot symbol Y1 to jackpot symbol Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the jackpot game for opening the jackpot 13 is performed. During the jackpot game, a predetermined opening effect (OP effect) is executed during the opening period (see FIG. 7G), and a predetermined in-round effect is executed during the round game (see FIG. 7H). ), A predetermined ending effect (ED effect) is executed during the ending period (see FIG. 7I). The opening effect, the in-round effect, and the ending effect will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, but any one of the big bonus symbol Y7 to the big bonus symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol, it is defeated at the end of the battle reach production. A suggestion effect is performed (see FIG. 7J). This defeat suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility that the promising game state will be ended by winning a jackpot with a real round number of 0R. If any of the jackpot symbol Y7 to jackpot symbol Y9 is to be stopped and displayed, a special symbol that suggests that the character will eventually go down and ten short games will start as a defeat suggestion effect. An effect display in which is fixedly displayed is performed (see, for example, FIGS. 14D to 14E).

  When any of the jackpot symbol Y7 to jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, a jackpot game including a plurality of short open round games is performed. Accordingly, an opening effect, a mid-round effect, and an ending effect for the jackpot symbol Y7 to the jackpot symbol Y9 are performed (see FIGS. 7G to 7I).

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, the performance is performed in the normal performance mode. Then, after one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the jackpot game is executed, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. During this time, the battle effect mode is set. Production is performed. After any of the jackpot symbol Y7 to jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and the jackpot game is executed, “10 count” is performed while ten hourly games are performed in the hourly gaming state. Production is performed in a chance mode called “chance”.

  As described above, while the ten short-time games are performed, an effect having a flow different from that illustrated in FIG. 7 may be performed. In this case, if the player can win a promising jackpot by the end of the ten short-time games, the production of the flow illustrated in FIG. 7 will be performed again. That is, the effect mode returns to the battle effect mode. This is also the case after, for example, ten short-time games have been played without a big hit after the big hit game corresponding to the stop display of the jackpot symbol Y7 (2R probability variable big hit) is terminated. After the jackpot game corresponding to the stop display of the jackpot symbol Y8 or the jackpot symbol Y9 is finished, after 10 short-time games are played without hitting the jackpot game, the game shifts to a non-time-short game state. Production will be performed in the flow illustrated in FIG.

  In another embodiment, the performance may be performed in a flow similar to that illustrated in FIG. 7 while ten short-time games are performed.

  In the following description, the rank-up jackpot described above may be referred to as “RUB” (rank-up bonus).

[Display the number of winning balls during the jackpot game]
Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 12, the acquisition suggesting the number of prize balls paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 in response to the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 13 during the big hit game. The prize ball number display will be described. In the following explanation, 15 prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is won in the big prize opening 13, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 13 reaches 10 or so. It is assumed that the large winning opening 13 is closed when 29.5 seconds elapses after the winning opening 13 is opened.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display of the number of winning prize balls performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the jackpot game corresponding to the first win that will shift to the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends. The first special symbol determination is executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 11, and as a result, the jackpot symbol X8 or the jackpot symbol X10 whose actual round number is “4R” is the first special symbol indicator. In the case of being stopped and displayed at 41, during the 4R long open round game, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to shift to a probable gaming state (the battle effect mode as the effect mode) is performed. Although not shown in the figure, this suggestion effect is composed of a pre-stage effect and a post-stage effect that suggests whether or not to shift to a probability variation gaming state (a high probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state).

  When the jackpot symbol X8 or the jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and the jackpot game is started, for example, a predetermined interval between the start of the 1R long open round game and the end of the 3R long open round game is predetermined. A pre-stage effect representing the state of the character performing special training is performed. This pre-stage effect is common when the jackpot game is started in response to the stop display of the jackpot symbol X8 and when the jackpot game is started in response to the stop display of the jackpot symbol X10.

  As described above, when the first stage effect is performed during the 1R to 3R long open round game, the second stage effect is performed during the 4R long open round game. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X8 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, during the 4R long open round game, a success suggestion effect indicating the success of the special training is performed as a subsequent effect in order to suggest the transition to the probability variation game state. FIG. 8A illustrates a part of this success suggesting effect.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, during the 4R long open round game, a failure suggestion effect (not shown) indicating that the special training has failed is performed as a subsequent stage effect in order to suggest that the game does not shift to the probability variation game state.

  FIG. 8A shows a liquid crystal display during the 4R long open round game when, for example, the jackpot symbol X8 (see FIG. 5) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the jackpot game is started. The effect image displayed in 5 is illustrated. As illustrated in FIG. 8A, during the 4R long open round game, a suggestion effect image, a right-handed image, a round number suggestion image, and a current acquisition number image are displayed.

  FIG. 8A illustrates a success suggestion effect image representing a state in which the above-described success suggestion effect is performed. The right-handed image is an effect image that prompts the player to right-hand. The round number suggestion image is an effect image indicating the number of rounds of the long open round game currently being performed, and is updated each time a new long open round game is started. In the state illustrated in FIG. 8A, since the fourth long open round game is being performed, the characters “ROUND4” are displayed as the round number suggestion image.

  This number-of-acquisition image is an effect image that indicates the total number of prize balls that are paid out in response to the winning of game balls in the big prize opening 13 in the current jackpot game. The display of the current number-of-acquisition image is started in response to the first game ball winning in the big winning opening 13 during the current jackpot game. Further, the number-of-acquisition images this time are updated every time a game ball wins the big winning opening 13. In the present embodiment, since 15 game balls are paid out every time one game ball is won in the big winning opening 13, the current winning number shown in the current winning number image is that the game ball wins in the big winning opening 13. Every time it is done, it increases by “15”.

  Thus, when a plurality of long open round games are performed in the jackpot game, the total number of winning balls that the player has acquired during these long open round games is cumulatively displayed. In addition, during the long open round game, the current acquisition number indicated by the current acquisition number image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is an award obtained by the player in the round game of the jackpot game performed before the current jackpot game. Accumulated display not including the number of spheres.

  When the success suggestion effect is executed during the long open round game and all the long open round games are finished, in the ending period of the jackpot game of this time, a series of examples as illustrated in FIGS. Ending production is performed.

  First, in the early stage of the ending effect, the current acquisition number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (see FIG. 8B). In one long open round game, basically, 10 game balls will be awarded to the grand prize opening 13, so 150 long (= 15 prize balls × 10 per single long open round game). Count) game balls will be refunded. On the other hand, for example, when the jackpot symbol X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41, four long-open round games are performed during the jackpot game, so the number of current acquisitions displayed during the ending effect is displayed. Becomes “600” (= 150 × 4 rounds) (see FIG. 8B).

  In the present embodiment, the big prize opening switch 116 (see FIG. 29) is provided inside the big prize opening 13, and the game detected by the big prize opening switch 116 after the long open round game is started. When the number of balls reaches “10”, the special winning opening 13 is closed. That is, the big prize opening 13 is closed at the timing when the tenth game ball won in the big prize opening 13 is detected by the big prize opening switch 116. For this reason, there may be a case where a so-called over-winning occurs in which the game ball wins in excess of the predetermined number of winnings (here, “10”) with respect to the big winning opening 13. For this reason, it is preferable to include award balls that are paid out in response to such over winnings in the current number of winnings.

  Following the display of the current number of acquisitions (see FIG. 8B), the total number of acquisitions is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (see FIG. 8C). This total number of acquisitions indicates the total number of prize balls that are paid out in response to winning for the big winning opening 13 in a so-called consecutive chain. This total number of wins does not include the current number of wins in this jackpot game, but is a numerical value that indicates the total number of prize balls that have been paid out before the end of the previous jackpot game in the current consecutive game. Is displayed. For this reason, in the state illustrated in FIG. 8C where the ending effect in the jackpot game corresponding to the so-called first win is performed, since the previous jackpot game itself does not exist, the total number of acquisitions indicating “0” is Is displayed (see FIG. 8C).

  Next, an addition display effect is performed in which the current acquisition number is added to the total acquisition number (see FIGS. 8D to 8E). Specifically, the total number of acquisitions is displayed below the current acquisition number on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. In this state, regarding the numerical value “600” acquired this time, “0”, which is the first digit, starts to move downward, and “0”, which is the tenth digit, continues to move downward. First, “6”, which is a hundred digit, starts moving downward. Then, when these numerical values move to a position overlapping with the numerical value indicated by the total number of acquisitions, all the effect images of the current acquisition number are deleted, and the total acquisition number is updated to a value obtained by adding the current acquisition number (FIG. 8 (D) to (E)).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when all of the long open round games in the jackpot game are completed, the total number of game balls acquired at the end of the final long open round game (currently acquired) Number) is added to the total number of game balls (total number of acquisitions) acquired by the player in the round game of the jackpot game up to the previous time.

  Then, when such addition display regarding the prize ball during the ending period is finished, an effect display that suggests a transition to the probability variation gaming state (the battle effect mode as the effect mode) is performed (see FIG. 8F). .

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display of the number of winning prize balls performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the jackpot game corresponding to the first hit that does not shift to the probability change game state after the jackpot game ends.

  In FIG. 9A, for example, the jackpot symbol X10 (see FIG. 5) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the round game when the jackpot game is started. An effect image is illustrated. The effect image illustrated in FIG. 9A is different from the effect image illustrated in FIG. 8A in that a failure suggestion effect is performed instead of a success suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, the failure suggestion effect during the ending period is performed when the jackpot symbol X9 or the jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the ratio that the jackpot symbol X9 is stopped and displayed and the 4R latent probability variable jackpot is only 1%, whereas the ratio that the jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and displayed is the 4R normal jackpot is 23. %is there. For this reason, when a failure suggestion effect is performed, there is a high possibility that the jackpot game is not continuously performed but ends in a so-called single shot.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol X9 or the jackpot symbol X10 is stopped and displayed as a jackpot that does not directly shift to the probability variation game state, during the jackpot game ending period, FIG. E) The effect regarding the number of payout prize balls illustrated in FIG. 5 is not performed, and it is suggested that the game does not shift to the probabilistic gaming state (the effect mode indicates that the mode shifts to the special training mode which is the chance mode). (See FIGS. 9A to 9B).

  Here, the reason why the effect relating to the number of paid-out prize balls is not performed is that a series of effect display as illustrated in FIGS. 8B to 8E is performed until the so-called single shot. This is to suppress the occurrence of such a problem because a small total acquisition number is emphasized and, as a result, the player may be uncomfortable.

  When the effect display indicating that the game does not shift to the probability change game state is performed and the jackpot game is ended, the game is controlled in the non-time-saving game state, so the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is performed. The decorative symbol variation display is started, and an effect display for urging the player to make a left strike is performed (see FIG. 9C). In addition, when there is a hold related to the second special symbol determination at the time of transition to the non-time-saving gaming state, the hold is prioritized over the hold of the first special symbol determination.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display of the number of winning prize balls performed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is won. When the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state, it is easy to win the game ball at the second starting port 12, and since a notification for urging to the right is given, the player makes a right stroke. It will be. On the other hand, the second special symbol determination is executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12, and as a result, when the real R number becomes a big hit of 4R or more, the round game in the big hit game In the middle, a jackpot type suggestion image, a right-handed image, a round number suggestion image, a current acquisition number image, a battle continuation number suggestion image, and a jackpot decoration pattern are displayed.

  The right-handed image, the round number suggestion image, and the current acquisition number image indicate the same information as described above based on FIG. The jackpot type suggestion image is an effect image that suggests a jackpot type. With regard to the second special symbol determination, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol Y1 or the jackpot symbol Y3 that is to be stopped and displayed is a jackpot of 16R, and when these jackpots are won, for example, “ Characters such as “HYPER BONUS” are displayed, and 7 symbols indicating 16R are displayed as decorative symbols for the big hit. In addition, when other probable jackpots such as RUB less than 16R are won, other characters are displayed as the jackpot type suggestion image, and a symbol indicating a number other than 7 suggesting that it is not 16R jackpot is a jackpot It is displayed as a decorative symbol of time. The battle continuation number suggestion image indicates the number of wins in the battle reach effect described above in the probability variation gaming state.

  FIG. 10A illustrates an effect display during the 14th round game with the jackpot symbol Y1 being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 to be 16R jackpot. If the 16R jackpot is won, approximately 2400 (= 15 prize balls × 10 counts × 16 rounds) prize balls will be paid out in the current jackpot game. On the other hand, the number of current acquisitions paid out in response to the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 13 during the current jackpot game is a predetermined number (which is “2000” in this embodiment). When it arrives, the effect display which suggests that is performed (refer FIG.10 (B)).

  Specifically, when the current acquisition number displayed at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 reaches “2000” during the long open round game, a copy of the effect image of “2000” expands to the center of the screen. As it moves, “2000PT” (points) is displayed large in the center of the screen. In this way, it is emphasized that the total number of game balls acquired by a player in one jackpot game has exceeded “2000” by performing an arrival suggestion effect that suggests that the number acquired this time has reached a predetermined number Therefore, the player can feel great satisfaction regarding the fact that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the case where only one predetermined number as the execution condition of the arrival suggestion effect regarding the current number of acquisitions is set will be described. However, in other embodiments, a plurality of the predetermined numbers are set. Also good. For example, in order to perform the first arrival suggestion effect when the number of acquisitions this time reaches “1000” and to perform the second arrival suggestion effect when “2000” is reached, two predetermined numbers (here, “1000” and “2000”) may be set in advance.

  When the final round game in this jackpot game ends, the following series of effects are displayed in the following ending period. That is, in the early stage of the ending effect, the current number of acquisitions (here, “2430PT”) is displayed above the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 (see FIG. 10C), and then the total number of acquisitions is displayed at the bottom of the screen. (See FIG. 10D). Here, before the start of this jackpot game, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, 600 winning balls have been obtained for the first time, so the total number of winnings is shown in FIG. First, “600” is displayed as illustrated in FIG.

  Subsequently, an addition display effect is performed in which the current acquisition number is added to the total acquisition number (see FIGS. 10E to 10F). Specifically, regarding the numerical value of “2430”, which is the number acquired this time, the numerical value of each digit moves downward in the order of the 1st place, the 10th place, the 100th place, and the 1000th place. However, when moving to a position that overlaps the numerical value (“600” in this case) indicated by the total number of acquisitions, all the effect images of the current acquisition number are deleted and the total acquisition number is updated to the sum of the current acquisition number. (See FIGS. 10E to 10F).

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the current number of acquisitions exceeds “2400” because two game balls are over-winning during 16 long-open round games.

  In this way, if a jackpot with a ball is played in the probable gaming state, the current number of wins is added to the total number of wins in the same way as when the player wins a jackpot with a ball in the first win and shifts to the probable gaming state. The addition display for updating the total number of acquisitions is executed.

  By the way, during the long open round game, the total value of the total number of acquisitions by the player until the end of the previous jackpot game and the current number of acquisitions by the player so far in this jackpot game is displayed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration such as. However, if such a configuration is adopted, it becomes difficult for the player to clearly grasp how many prize balls have been won in this jackpot game. There is a possibility that sufficient satisfaction cannot be felt for having obtained 2400 prize balls.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described above, during the long open round game in the jackpot game, the total value of the winning balls paid out during the long open round game of the current jackpot game is displayed as the number of times acquired this time. The total number of acquisitions made by the player until the end of the previous jackpot game is not displayed during the long-opening round game or included in the current acquisition number displayed during the long-opening round game. It is not displayed until the end of the round land game.

  In addition, during the long open round game, the player is focusing on operations such as winning a game ball in the big prize opening 13 or removing the prize ball from the lower plate 29 so that the ball does not become clogged. There is. For this reason, for example, if an effect that suggests the current number of acquisitions or the total number of acquisitions is performed during the round game of the final round, especially if the player is unfamiliar with the game, the current acquisition number and the final total acquisition number May not be clearly understood.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the ending period in which there is no need to launch a game ball aiming at the big winning opening 13, an addition effect that updates the total acquisition number by adding the current acquisition number to the total acquisition number Therefore, the player must know with a margin how many prize balls can be obtained in this jackpot game and how the total number of winnings has increased as a result. Can do.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of the effect display performed at the end of the ending period. When the total number of acquisitions is updated as illustrated in FIG. 10 (F), when the total number of acquisitions after the update exceeds a preset number, the specified number is exceeded. The suggestion effect is executed (see FIG. 11A).

  Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a plurality of numerical values that become milestones such as “2500”, “5000”, “7500”, and “10000” are stored in advance as the prescribed number. On the other hand, when the total number of acquisitions is updated and the total number of acquisitions after the update exceeds any of the above-mentioned specified numbers, the display effect that displays the specified number large in the center of the screen is displayed. Executed. As is clear from the notations of FIGS. 10D to 10F, here, from the state where the total acquisition number is “600” which is smaller than “2500”, the total acquisition number is larger than “2500”. Since “3030”, “2500” is selected as the specified number, and an effect display such as “2500PT” is performed at the center of the screen (see, for example, FIG. 11A).

  By performing such a suggestion effect exceeding the specified number, the transition of the total number of acquisitions becomes clearer, the player can feel enough satisfaction that he was able to acquire a large amount of prize balls, and further It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the continuous chain.

  When the implied effect exceeding the specified number illustrated in FIG. 11A is performed and the end of the ending period is reached, it is suggested that the current jackpot game is ended and the game state is again changed to the probability variation game state (the battle effect mode is continued). (See Fig. 11 (B)), and when the big hit game is finished, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is performed, and at the same time the second special symbol starts to change. The decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 11C).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the effect display performed during the jackpot game opening period and the long open round game when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a rank-up jackpot. .

  When any one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 (see FIG. 5) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the following effect display is performed in the opening period of the jackpot game. That is, at the beginning of the opening period, first, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests that a rank-up jackpot (RUB) has been won is performed (see FIG. 12A). ). Next, in this embodiment, one of the four types of tag teams (see FIG. 24) appears, and the tag team performs a round number suggestion effect that suggests the number of RUB rounds ( (Refer FIG. 12 (B)-(E)).

  Specifically, at the beginning of the opening period, a tag team that satisfies a predetermined appearance condition (in the example shown in FIG. 12, “20 million horsepower”) appears (see FIG. 12B), and the tag team The contents of the mission to be performed are displayed (see FIG. 12C). Specifically, a message such as “Determine a combined attack and grab MAX!” Is displayed.

  When a RUB is won, an effective period is set when the opening period corresponding to the RUB starts. This effective period is a period during which the operation of the effect button 26 by the player is effective, and here, a part of the period in the opening period is set as the effective period. When the opening period starts and the start time of the effective period comes, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12D, two wrestlers constituting a tag team of 20 million horsepower, a button image simulating the production button 26, and prompting the production button 26 to be struck repeatedly A word image, a gauge image for informing the remaining time during which the operation button 26 can be operated, a panel corresponding to a RUB having a substantial R number of 4R, and a panel corresponding to a RUB having a substantial R number of 16R are displayed. The

  In this way, when the jackpot game corresponding to the RUB is started, a suggestion effect that suggests a combination of jackpot game types that may have been selected (here, a 4R RUB or a 16R RUB may be selected) The suggestion effect suggesting that there is a sex) is executed.

  On the other hand, when the number of operations of the effect button 26 within the effective period reaches a predetermined number of times before the effective period ends, or when the number of operations of the effect button 26 does not reach the predetermined number of times, When it is greeted, an effect display suggesting any one type of RUB actually selected is performed (see FIG. 12E). In the example shown in FIGS. 12D to 12E, the player presses the effect button 26 repeatedly from the state in which the panel corresponding to the 4R RUB and the panel corresponding to the 16R RUB were displayed. Accordingly, an effect display indicating that the panel corresponding to the 4R RUB is destroyed is performed, and an effect display suggesting that the substantial R number is 16R of MAX is performed.

  In addition, the kind of tag team which performs an opening effect in this opening period, and the effect display performed by the appearing tag team will be described in detail later.

  When the number of RUB rounds is suggested by any one of the four types of tag teams during the opening period of the jackpot game, an effect during the round is performed during the long open round (see FIG. 12 (F)). . This round effect related to the RUB is different from the mid-round effect related to the 16R jackpot (hit jackpot symbol Y1), which has 7 symbols, in the following points.

  In other words, during the round game related to the 7 symbol matching jackpot of 16R, the 7 symbols that are the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at the same time that the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are displayed on the liquid crystal display. 5 is displayed at the bottom left of the screen. On the other hand, during the round game related to RUB, such decorative symbols are not displayed.

  In addition, during the long open round game related to the 7 symbol uniform jackpot of 16R, a round number suggestion image indicating the number of rounds of the long open round game currently being performed is displayed. On the other hand, such a round number suggestion image is not displayed during the long open round game related to RUB.

  In addition, during a long open round game related to a 7R pattern winning jackpot of 16R, a special effect unique to the 16R jackpot is executed as an effect during the round. On the other hand, during the long open round game related to the RUB, an in-round effect in which the same tag team that appeared in the opening effect appears.

[Displaying the number of winning balls for short open round games]
By the way, in this embodiment, for example, when the jackpot symbol Y7, the jackpot symbol Y8, or the jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42, two short-opening round games are performed. As described above, when a jackpot game that does not include a long open round game is performed, the following processing is performed for displaying the number of winning prize balls.

  For example, during two short-opening round games, the number of current acquisitions during the short-opening round game is not displayed regardless of whether or not a game ball wins the big winning opening 13. Also, no additional effects are performed during the ending period after the short open round game ends.

  However, if a game ball is won at the big winning opening 13 during the short open round game, for example, it is stored in the RAM 143 (see FIG. 29) at the start time of the ending period immediately after the short open round game ends. Update the total number of acquisitions. For example, if information indicating that the total number of acquisitions is “3030” is stored before the start of the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol Y8, one game ball is played during two short-open round games. When winning, the information on the total number of acquisitions is updated to indicate “3045” (= 3030 + 15 × 1). In this case, when a jackpot game including a plurality of long-open round games is performed after the jackpot game including two short-open round games is completed, the number of current wins is displayed in the ending period of the jackpot game. “3045” is displayed as the total acquired number. Then, addition display is performed, and the display of “3045” is updated to a value obtained by adding the number of acquisitions this time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the payout of the winning ball according to the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 13 during the short open round game is not counted for the display of the current winning number, but the total winning number It is counted as a target for counting.

[Displaying the number of winning balls during a jump-up jackpot]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped and displayed, one short-opening round game and 15 long-opening round games are performed during the jackpot game. On the other hand, when a game ball wins in the big winning opening 13 during the short open round game, the information indicating the number of current acquisitions stored in the RAM 143 is updated, while the short open round game is updated. Is controlled so as not to display the number of acquisitions this time. For example, when one game ball is won in the big winning opening 13 during the short open round game, the stored number of current acquisitions is updated from “0” to “15”.

  After that, the first long open round game is started and the display of the current acquisition number is started. In the above example, since the current acquisition number has already been updated to “15”, the display of the current acquisition number is displayed. Will start from “15”. In addition, since the display of the number of winning prizes after the display of the number of acquired this time is started is performed in the same manner as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

[Displaying the number of winning prizes during symbol changes]
Although not shown in the figure, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, the variation of the second special symbol (or the first special symbol) is being displayed and the reach is established. The total number of acquisitions is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Therefore, when the special symbol is variably displayed in the probability variation gaming state, the player can easily grasp the total number of acquisitions until reach is established.

  In the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, a configuration is adopted in which reach is established at the stage where the player wins some jackpot and the game is developed into a battle reach effect. For this reason, after reaching the reach, the total number of acquisitions is not displayed in order to make the player pay attention to the battle reach effect. In other words, the display of the total number of acquisitions is updated during the jackpot game ending period, and basically the total number of acquisitions is displayed while the special symbol is changing, and when reach is established, the display of the total number of acquisitions is displayed from the screen. It will be erased.

[Modified example of winning prize number display]
In addition, regarding the display of the number of winning prize balls during the jackpot game, the following configuration may be adopted in other embodiments.
That is, in another embodiment, when the special symbol is variably displayed in the probability variation gaming state, the display of the total number of acquisitions is continued until the end of the continuous chain regardless of whether or not the reach is established. It may be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the addition effect of adding the current number of acquisitions to the total number of acquisitions and updating the total number of acquisitions is performed during the ending period of the jackpot game, but in other embodiments, the jackpot game Such an addition effect may be performed after ending. For example, the above-mentioned addition effect may be performed during the variation effect of the first variation immediately after the jackpot game ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case where the number of payout balls from the first hit to the end of the consecutive game is the target of counting the total number of acquisitions will be described, but in other embodiments, from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the present time The award balls that have been paid out until then may be counted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is won at the big winning opening 13 and a prize ball is paid out during a round game, the round game is a long open round game or a short open round game. A case will be described where at least the total number of acquisitions is counted regardless of whether or not there is. On the other hand, in other embodiments, regarding the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 13 during the short open round game, the number of current acquisitions and the total number of acquisitions are counted. May be excluded.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a game ball is won and paid out in the big winning opening 13 during a round game, regardless of the actual R number of jackpot games, Although the case where the number of acquisitions and the total number of acquisitions is counted will be described, in other embodiments, a prize ball is paid out for a jackpot game with a number of rounds smaller than a prescribed number of rounds (for example, “3”). Even so, the number of prize balls may be excluded from the current acquisition number or the total acquisition number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which only the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball with respect to the big winning opening 13 is a target of counting the current number of acquisitions or the total number of acquisitions. In the form, the number of winning balls paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball with respect to the normal winning port 14 during the jackpot game may also be counted as the current winning number or the total winning number. In addition, the number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls with respect to the second starting port 12 during the jackpot game may be counted as the current number of acquisitions or the total number of acquisitions.

[Flow of battle reach production]
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of effects related to the battle reach effect in the probability variation gaming state.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the left-handed game ball can win the first starting port 11, but the right-handed game ball basically wins the first starting port 11. The second start port 12 is configured so that a prize can be won. Further, as is clear from the notation of FIG. 5, it is more advantageous for the player that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” than the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”. It is easy to become a big jackpot.

  For this reason, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state and short-time gaming state), it is more advantageous to hit the game ball in the right area of the game area 10 than in the left area. It becomes the right side advantageous state which is easy to attract. For this reason, the player makes a right turn according to the message displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and the voice guidance output from the speaker 24. In the probable gaming state, the game ball right-handed by the player easily wins the second starting port 12, so that the hold related to the second special symbol determination is exhausted until the player wins the jackpot. In most cases, the second special symbol determination is repeated.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a battle-type pachinko gaming machine. For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”, the reach-less effect is performed during the variation display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode that suggests that.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, battle reach effects are performed via various effect routes as exemplified below. That is, for example, for the left symbol and the right symbol, if the same decorative symbols are aligned on the effective line and reach is established, a tag team composed of the own character KI and the own character GR (hereinafter also referred to as “own tag team”). Then, a three-stage attack / defense effect is performed in which the enemy tag team performs an attack / defense (see FIG. 13A).

  This attack / defense can be done in any way, but as the number of turns in which the tag team attacks the enemy tag team increases, the expectation of victory (expected continuation expectation) increases. The more turns that are attacked by the tag team, the higher the risk of defeat (= end of probability change).

  When the second special symbol determination is executed and it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y2 is displayed as the second special symbol to be stopped when the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 42 is changed. One of Y9 (see FIG. 5) is selected.

(Direction route corresponding to jackpot symbol Y7 ~ Y9)
Here, when one of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is selected, the battle reach effect of the following effect route is performed. In other words, in the above-described attack / defense production, for example, an indication that the own tag team is inferior by receiving an attack from the enemy tag team three times in succession is performed, or the own tag team is given once to the enemy tag team. There is an effect display in which an attack is made and the enemy tag team receives two attacks and is also inferior.

  In this way, when an offense / defense effect that ultimately causes the inferior tag team to become inferior is performed, a defeat suggestion effect representing a state in which either the character KI or the character GR of the own tag team goes down is performed (FIG. 13). (B), see FIG. 14D), a special symbol that suggests shifting to the chance mode called “10 count chance” is fixedly displayed (see FIG. 13C and FIG. 14E).

  This 10-count chance continues until the second special symbol determination is performed 10 times in the short-time gaming state. If the player can win the jackpot that one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y7 is stopped and displayed during this 10-count chance, the player shifts to the probable gaming state again and the performance is performed in the battle performance mode. It will be.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol Y7 indicating “2R probability variation jackpot” is stopped and entered into the 10 count chance, the probability variation gaming state continues during the 10 count chance, so that the player wins the jackpot during the 10 count chance. If not assigned, the battle effect mode is restored after the 10-count chance is over.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol Y8 indicating “2R probability variation jackpot (short time 10)” is stopped and entered into the 10-count chance, the probability-changing gaming state continues during the 10-count chance, but when the 10-count chance ends, the latent probability variation Transition to gaming state. Therefore, if the player does not win a jackpot during the 10-count chance, the normal performance mode is returned after the 10-count chance is over.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol Y9 indicating “2R normal hit” is stopped and displayed and a 10-count chance is entered, the game is controlled in the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state during the 10-count chance. If the player does not win a jackpot during the 10-count chance, after the 10-count chance is over, the game returns to the normal game state and returns to the normal performance mode.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a jackpot and any one of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is to be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol, the above-described effect is displayed during the variation display of the second special symbol. In addition to the route, battle reach production may be performed through the following production route.

  That is, following the offense and defense effect (see FIG. 13A) between the own tag team and the enemy tag team (see FIG. 13 (A)), the down effect indicating that either the character KI or the character GR of the own tag team is down (FIG. 13 (H ) And FIG. 14 (A)). Subsequently, a repetitive hitting effect is performed in which the down character KI or character GR is restored by the hitting of the effect button 26 (see FIGS. 13K, 14A, and 14B). Then, the consecutive strike effect fails, and the special symbol is fixedly displayed (see FIGS. 13C and 14E).

  In addition, when the repetitive strike effect fails, a resurgence effect called a friendship resurgence effect may be performed (see FIG. 13L). This friendship revival effect is a revival effect that increases the number of friends when the character KI or the character GR is down, and becomes a revival jackpot when all the members gather. Here, since it finally shifts to a 10-count chance, all the friends are not gathered in the friendship revival effect, and a special symbol is fixedly displayed (see FIG. 13 (N) and FIG. 17).

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 13, following the down effect (see FIG. 13H), the friendship revival effect (FIG. 13 (L There is also a production route that goes directly to)).

  As described above, when any one of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is to be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol, a plurality of effect routes are prepared for the battle reach effect, which effect route is selected. This depends on the variation time of the second special symbol. The same applies to the case where any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol.

(Direction route corresponding to jackpot symbol Y3-Y6)
Next, the effect route selected when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and any of the big hit symbols Y3 to Y6 corresponding to the RUB is to be stopped and displayed as the second special graphic. Will be described.

  A single victory effect (see FIG. 13 (D)) showing that one of the characters of the own tag team wins alone, following the offense and defense effect (see FIG. 13 (A)) between the own tag team and the enemy tag team. ) May be performed. At that time, if a single victory effect (see FIG. 13D) in which the character GR in the own tag team wins is performed, 7 symbols are finally stopped and a 16R probability variation jackpot is notified. (See FIG. 13G). On the other hand, a single victory effect (see FIG. 13 (D)) in which the character KI in the own tag team wins may be performed. In this case, decorative symbols other than 7 symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The winning of RUB will be notified (see FIG. 13E).

  In addition, other tags as a help combination to help the inferior self-tag team that the production progressed in the order of offense and defense production (see FIG. 13 (A)), down production (see FIG. 13 (H)). A team may appear, and there may be a help combination appearance effect that destroys the enemy tag team instead of the own tag team (see FIG. 13I). When this help combination appearance effect is performed, the decorative symbols other than the seven symbols are finally stopped and the winning of the RUB is notified (see FIG. 13 (J)).

  Further, the offense / defense effect (see FIG. 13A), the down effect (see FIG. 13H), the continuous hit effect (see FIG. 13K), and the friendship revival effect (see FIG. 13L) are performed in this order. May progress, and all of the friends may be gathered in the friendship revival effect to notify the RUB winning (see FIG. 13M). Further, with respect to such an effect route, the directing effect (see FIG. 13K) is not passed through, but the down effect (see FIG. 13H) is changed to the friendship reviving effect (see FIG. 13L). There is also a production route that proceeds directly.

  As described above, even when any one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 corresponding to the RUB is stopped and displayed, there are a plurality of effect routes regarding the battle reach effect. Which production route is selected depends on the variation time of the second special symbol.

(Direction route corresponding to jackpot symbol Y1)
Next, a description will be given of the effect route selected when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and the big hit symbol Y1 corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is to be stopped and displayed as the second special drawing. .

  A single victory effect (see FIG. 13 (D)) showing that one of the characters of the own tag team wins alone, following the offense and defense effect (see FIG. 13 (A)) between the own tag team and the enemy tag team. ) May be performed. At that time, if the winning character is the character GR, the 7 symbols are finally stopped and a 16R probability variation jackpot is notified (see FIG. 13G).

  In addition, following the offense and defense effect (see FIG. 13A), the tag victory effect representing the situation where the character KI and the character GR of the own tag team cooperate to destroy the enemy tag team (see FIG. 13F). May be performed. In this case, 7 symbols are finally stopped and a 16R probability variation jackpot is notified (see FIG. 13G).

  Similarly to the case where any of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is stopped and displayed, the offense / defense effect (see FIG. 13A), the down effect (see FIG. 13H), and the continuous hit effect (FIG. 13K). The production progresses in the order of (see), and the success of this continuous strike production may eventually cause the 7 symbols to be stopped and displayed to notify the 16R probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 13 (G)).

  Further, a special symbol may be temporarily displayed (see FIG. 13 (O)) following the offense / defense effect (see FIG. 13 (A)) and the down effect (see FIG. 13 (H)). The display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 13C or FIG. 13N is a definite suggestion effect that suggests that it is determined to shift to the 10-count chance. On the other hand, the display of the special symbol illustrated in FIG. 13 (O) is a non-deterministic suggestion effect for making the player think that the game will shift to the 10-count chance. For this reason, when the special symbol illustrated in FIG. 13 (O) is displayed, the cut-in revival effect (FIG. 13 (Q), FIG. B)) is performed.

  This cut-in revival effect is an effect suggesting that at least the variation (current variation) is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. In this embodiment, the cut-in revival effect is roughly divided into a revival effect (see FIG. 19A) that suggests that the variation is a revival jackpot of 16R probability variation corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, and the variation is It is classified as a revival effect (see FIG. 19B) that suggests that there is a hold that becomes a 16-probability revival jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and a 16R probability variability jackpot corresponding to the same jackpot symbol Y1. This cut-in restoration effect will be described in detail later.

  As described above, the cut-in revival effect (see FIG. 13 (Q)) is an effect that suggests that at least the fluctuation is a 16R probability change corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, so when the cut-in revival effect occurs, Eventually, 7 symbols are stopped and displayed, and the 16R probability variation jackpot is notified (see FIG. 13 (R)).

  Further, the offense / defense effect (see FIG. 13A), the down effect (see FIG. 13H), the continuous hit effect (see FIG. 13K), and the friendship revival effect (see FIG. 13L) are performed in this order. In the friendship revival effect, there is a production route in which the special symbol is temporarily displayed without a group of friends (see FIG. 13 (P)) and the production progresses to the cut-in revival effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, two types of revival effects may be performed within the same variation.

  As described above, even when the jackpot symbol Y1 corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed, there are a plurality of effect routes regarding the battle reach effect. Which production route is selected depends on the variation time of the second special symbol, whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot among the suspensions of the second special symbol determination, and the like.

(Comparison between friendship revival and cut-in revival)
When the above friendship revival effect and cut-in revival effect second suggestion effect are compared, the following points are different. That is, the friendship revival effect is a first suggestion effect that suggests that any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and the jackpot game related to the RUB may be executed. is there. On the other hand, the cut-in revival effect is a second suggestion that suggests that the jackpot symbol Y1 may be stopped on the second special symbol indicator 42 and the jackpot game related to the 16R probability variation jackpot may be executed. Production. Thus, the friendship revival effect and the cut-in revival effect differ in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot game) to be suggested.

  Further, when the cut-in revival effect is performed, as is apparent from the notation of FIG. For this reason, in this embodiment, the cut-in revival effect is configured as a confirmed effect that suggests that the jackpot symbol Y1 is confirmed to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the friendship revival effect, a low suggestion effect (friendship revival effect where friends are not available), which suggests that it is relatively unlikely that any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed, There is a high suggestion effect (a friendship revival effect that all the members are all together) suggesting that the possibility is relatively high.

  Further, the cut-in revival effect is performed only during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in which the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the friendship revival effect, one of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is stopped and displayed during the variation display of the second special symbol in which one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped. This is performed during the variable display of the second special symbol, or during the variable display of the second special symbol in which the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped. As is clear from these facts, the cut-in revival effect is a confirmed suggestion effect that suggests in advance that the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed that it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot will be established. On the other hand, the friendship revival effect includes a confirmed suggestion effect that suggests in advance that the RUB has been won, and a non-deterministic suggestion effect that does not determine which jackpot will be achieved.

  Further, the content of the friendship revival effect is set based on the determination result of the second special symbol determination relating to the change. On the other hand, the cut-in revival effect is based on the determination result of the second special symbol determination relating to the change and whether there is a 16-probable big hit among the suspensions of the second special symbol determination. The production contents are set.

[Specific examples of failure strike production]
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the failure consecutive hit effect. Specifically, the repetitive strike effect shown in FIG. 13K is performed as follows. That is, when the character KI or the character GR of the own tag team goes down, an effect display indicating the state is performed (see FIGS. 14A and 13H). Next, a notification effect that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the effect button 26 is performed (see FIG. 14B). Specifically, a character that is down, a button image that simulates the effect button 26, a word that prompts the effect button 26 to be struck, and a gauge image that indicates the remaining time during which the effect button 26 can be operated are displayed. Is done.

  When the player repeatedly taps the effect button 26 in accordance with the notification effect, an effect display representing a state where the down character gradually rises is performed (see FIG. 14C). When any one of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is to be stopped and displayed, an effect display indicating that the character that has been standing up falls again is executed as a failure effect (see FIG. 14D). . After that, a special symbol that suggests the transition to the 10-count chance is finalized (see FIG. 14 (E) and FIG. 13 (C)), and during the subsequent jackpot game, it is announced that the 10-count chance will be entered. A notice effect is performed (see FIG. 14F).

[Specific example of successful directing]
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a successful consecutive hit effect. When a success effect is performed as a continuous striking effect, the same effect display is performed halfway as in the case where a failure effect is performed (FIGS. 15A to 15C and FIGS. 14A to 14C). reference).

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 is to be stopped and displayed, for example, on the condition that the number of operations of the effect button 26 during the effective period has reached a predetermined number, the player is standing up to indicate that the consecutive hit effect has been successful. An effect display indicating that the character has completely revived is performed (see FIG. 15D). Then, three symbols as decorative symbols are displayed in a pseudo-stopped manner on the active line, and these four symbols are changed to 7 symbols, respectively, and the winning of 16R probability variation big win is notified (FIG. 15 (E), (See (F)). Here, the pseudo stop display means that the decorative symbol is displayed while continuing to move finely without completely stopping.

[Specific example of friendship revival production with all friends]
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the friendship revival effect in which all the members are together. While the variation display of the second special symbol in which any one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed, the friendship revival effect is performed in the following flow.

  That is, when the character KI or character GR of the own tag team goes down, an effect display indicating the state is performed (see FIGS. 16A and 13H). Next, a friendship revival effect is shown that shows how the friends of the downed characters gather together. FIG. 16B illustrates a state in which two of the five friends gathered. FIG. 16C illustrates a state in which all five friends are gathered, and when all the friends are gathered in this way, an effect representing a state in which a downed self character stands up and completes a full revival. Display is performed (see FIG. 16D). Then, in a state where three four symbols as decorative symbols are displayed on the active line in a pseudo-stopped manner, the characters “RUSH” suggesting that they are RUBs appear above each decorative symbol (FIG. 16 (E Then, after the characters “RUSH” are erased, three four symbols are fixedly displayed (see FIG. 16F).

[Specific examples of reinstatement of friendship without friends]
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the friendship revival effect where friends are not aligned. During the variation display of the second special symbol in which one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 or the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed, the friendship revival effect is performed in the following flow.

  That is, when the character KI or character GR of the own tag team goes down, an effect display indicating the state is performed (see FIGS. 17A and 13H). Next, a friendship revival effect is shown that shows how the friends of the downed characters gather together. FIG. 17B illustrates a state in which only one of the five friends is gathered, and FIG. 17C illustrates a state in which only two friends have been finally assembled. Has been. As described above, when the friends are not finally obtained, an effect display for confirming the down of the player character is performed (see FIG. 17D). Then, a special symbol that suggests entering the 10-count chance is confirmed and displayed, and a notice effect for notifying the entry to the 10-count opportunity is performed during the jackpot game.

  FIG. 17 shows a specific example of the effect display when the effect progresses to the final display of the special symbol of FIG. 13 (N) following the friendship revival effect of FIG. 13 (L). When the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed, the effect proceeds to the cut-in revival effect through the temporary display of the special symbol of FIG. 13 (P) following the friendship revival effect of FIG. 13 (L). .

[Specific examples of cut-in revival production]
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the cut-in revival effect. When the jackpot symbol Y1 is selected as the jackpot symbol, and the production progresses to the cut-in revival effect of FIG. 13Q following the temporary display of the special symbol illustrated in FIG. The following effects are displayed.

  That is, immediately after a special symbol that suggests a shift to a 10-count chance is temporarily displayed (see FIG. 18A), a cut-in restoration effect occurs (see FIG. 18B). Specifically, a cut-in effect image including a predetermined character is superimposed and displayed on another effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. FIG. 18B illustrates a state in which the cut-in effect image is superimposed on another effect image so as to cover a part of the other effect image. A full screen may be displayed.

  Subsequent to the display of the cut-in effect image, a revival effect image representing the appearance of the character KI and the character GR of the own tag team is displayed (see FIG. 18C). Specifically, an effect image representing a state in which the character KI and the character GR are revived with the cheering of the character included in the cut-in effect image is displayed.

  Following the display of such a series of effect images, after the four symbols forming the reach are displayed in a pseudo-stop state in a state where three symbols are aligned on the active line, these four symbols are all changed to seven symbols. An effect (see FIGS. 18D and 18E) is performed, and finally, these 7 symbols are confirmed and displayed, and it is notified that the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 has been achieved ( FIG. 18F).

  When the cut-in revival effect is performed, the promotion effect in which the decorative symbol changes as shown in FIGS. 18D to 18E may not be performed. That is, following the effect display of FIG. 18C, the effect display illustrated in FIG. 18E may be performed without the effect display illustrated in FIG. 18D.

[Cut-in character determination table]
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for describing a cut-in character determination table.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second special symbol determination is executed at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. Here, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, the big hit type is determined. At that time, when the 16R probability variation jackpot (jackpot symbol Y1) is selected as the jackpot type, as described above, the effect route related to the battle reach effect is determined. When the determined effect route includes a cut-in revival effect, a process of determining a character appearing in the cut-in revival effect (that is, the type of cut-in revival effect) is performed.

  In determining the character appearing in the cut-in revival effect, first, it is determined whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination that is put on hold. This determination is made based on a preliminary determination result indicating a result of the preliminary determination performed when the game ball is won at the second start opening. Here, when it is determined that there is no 16R probability variable big hit corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among the second special symbol determinations that are held, that is, the determination result of the second special symbol determination that is held is If all of them are “losing”, or if the second special symbol determination that is held includes what is determined to be “big hit”, the type of jackpot is 16R probability variable big hit corresponding to jackpot symbol Y1 If not, the character appearing in the cut-in revival effect is determined with reference to the table illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 19A is used to determine a character appearing in a cut-in revival effect when performing a cut-in revival effect that suggests that the variation is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. It is an example of a table.

  In the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table illustrated in FIG. 19A, the battle character type of the own tag team performing the battle, the character type appearing in the cut-in revival effect, and the character determination The random number of the business random number is associated.

  As will be described in detail later, when the CPU 131 determines to execute the cut-in revival effect, the CPU 131 acquires a character determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133. Then, from the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table, the suggested character type corresponding to the battle character performing the battle with the enemy tag team character and the character determination random number stored in the RAM 133 immediately before the cut-in revival effect is performed. By reading, the character to appear in the cut-in revival effect is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the possible range of the character determination random number is set to “0” to “99”. For example, when the character KI is selected as a battle character to battle with an enemy character, the CPU 131 suggests that the character GR is 16R × 1 if the acquired random number for character determination is any one of “0” to “49”. By reading from the cut-in character determination table, the character GR to appear in the cut-in revival effect is determined as the character GR. Here, the character GR is a character that forms a self-tag team together with the character KI.

  Further, for example, when the character GR is selected as a battle character to battle with the enemy character, the CPU 131 changes the character YU to 16R × if the acquired character determination random number is any one of “70” to “99”. By reading from the 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table, the character YU to be displayed in the cut-in revival effect is determined.

  In the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table, when the character KI is a battle character, 50 random values “0” to “49” are assigned to the character GR, and the character ME 50 random numbers from “50” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when the character KI is a battle character, the rate at which the cut-in revival effect of the character GR appears and the rate at which the cut-in revival effect of the character ME appears are both 50% (= 50/100). It is.

  In the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table, when the character GR is a battle character, 40 random numbers from “0” to “39” are assigned to the character KI, and the character ME Thirty random values “40” to “69” are assigned to “30”, and 30 random values “70” to “99” are assigned to character YU. Therefore, when the character GR is a battle character, the rate at which the cut-in revival effect of the character KI appears is 40% (= 40/100), and the rate at which the cut-in revival effect of the character ME appears and the character YU The ratio at which the cut-in revival effect appears is 30% (= 30/100).

  In determining the character appearing in the cut-in revival effect, as described above, it is determined whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination that is held. to decide. Here, if it is determined that there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among the second special symbol judgments that are held, the cut is made with reference to the table illustrated in FIG. 19B. Characters appearing in the in-resurrection direction are determined.

  In FIG. 19B, the fluctuation is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, and there is a reserve second special symbol determination that is a 16 probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. When performing the cut-in revival effect which suggests, the table used in order to determine the character which appears in a cut-in revival effect is illustrated.

  In the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table illustrated in FIG. 19B, as with the table illustrated in FIG. 19A, the type of battle character of the own tag team performing the battle, The type of character appearing in the cut-in revival effect is associated with the random number of the character determination random number.

  When the CPU 131 determines to execute the cut-in revival effect, the CPU 131 acquires a character determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133. Then, from the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table, the suggested character type corresponding to the battle character performing a battle with the enemy tag team character and the character determination random number stored in the RAM 133 immediately before the cut-in revival effect is performed. By reading, the character to appear in the cut-in revival effect is determined.

  If the change is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, and there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the hold, the cut is performed regardless of whether the battle character is a character KI or a character GR. Character MA or character YU is selected as the character appearing in the in-revival effect.

  If the acquired character determination random number is any of “0” to “89”, the CPU 131 reads the character MA from the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table, thereby causing the character to appear in the cut-in revival effect. To character MA. If the acquired random number for character determination is any one of “90” to “99”, the character to appear in the cut-in revival effect is read by reading the character YU from the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table. The character YU is decided.

  In the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table, 90 random numbers “0” to “89” are assigned to the character MA, and “90” to “99” are assigned to the character YU. 10 random numbers are assigned. Therefore, the rate at which the cut-in revival effect for character MA appears is 90% (= 90/100), and the rate at which the cut-in revival effect for character YU appears is 10% (= 10/100).

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the following can be said regarding the cut-in revival effect. First, since the cut-in revival effect only occurs when the fluctuation is a 16R probability variable jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, regardless of the type of characters that appear, the jackpot symbol is generated when the cut-in revival effect occurs. The 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to Y1 is determined.

  The character MA may be selected when there is no second special symbol determination suspension in which the change is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. No (see FIG. 19A). The character MA has a high ratio of 90% when there is a second special symbol determination suspension in which the fluctuation is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. (See FIG. 19B).

  Therefore, when the character MA's cut-in revival effect occurs, the player has the 16R probability variation corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 within the hold. The fact that there is a special symbol determination hold, that is, a 16-probable big hit holding run corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 can be grasped during the battle reach production.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the cut-in revival effect may occur even after the special symbol is displayed, even if the special symbol is displayed, the player does not lose a sense of expectation for the jackpot. Can enjoy the game.

  On the other hand, the character YU has a case where there is no hold of the second special symbol determination in which the change is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, and the variation is a jackpot symbol Y1. May appear in both cases where there is a hold of the second special symbol determination that becomes a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. For this reason, when the cut-in revival effect of the character YU is performed, it is not determined whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 is held during the second special symbol determination suspension. This point is different from the cut-in revival effect of character MA.

  Therefore, when the cut-in revival effect of character YU appears, the player can enjoy the reserved digest of the second special symbol determination while holding a sense of expectation that a reserved run may occur.

[Variation of cut-in revival production]
In other embodiments, the following configuration may be adopted for the cut-in restoration effect.
That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol whether or not there is a 16R probability variable big hit corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among the suspensions of the second special symbol determination. In another embodiment, after the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, it is determined whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among the suspensions of the second special symbol determination. You may make it do. For example, when reach is established, it may be determined whether there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among the suspensions of the second special symbol determination. Further, when performing the cut-in revival effect, it is determined whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination suspension immediately before performing the cut-in revival effect. You may make it do.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the type of cut-in revival effect (the type of character appearing in the cut-in revival effect) is determined at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol will be described. The type of the cut-in revival effect may be determined immediately before the cut-in revival effect is performed. Further, the type of cut-in revival effect may be determined when reach is established or when battle reach effect is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “the jackpot symbol is such that the fluctuation is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination suspension. The fact that the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to Y1 is continuously generated ”is the appearance condition of the cut-in revival effect of the character MA (or character YU) that suggests the reservation sequence. On the other hand, in other embodiments, regardless of the two types of jackpots that occur consecutively, for example, a character MA (or character YU) that suggests a reserve run on condition that probability variation jackpots occur continuously. ) May appear. That is, for example, if the fluctuation is a 16R probability variation big hit corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 and there is a second special symbol determination in the RUB, the variation is RUB and the second special symbol determination is pending. If there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 among those, if the fluctuation is RUB and there is a RUB in the second special symbol judgment hold, etc. A suggested cut-in revival effect may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, due to the cut-in revival effect, the fluctuation becomes a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1, and the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes a 16R jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. The case where both are suggested by the cut-in revival effect will be described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, without particularly suggesting that the change is a big hit, an effect that suggests that there is a big hit within the hold of the second special symbol determination is performed. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reserved run is suggested by the cut-in revival effect that occurs at the end of the battle reach production, but in other embodiments, the reserved run may be suggested at other timings. . For example, you may make it suggest a holding | maintenance run at the timing when reach is materialized. In this case, for example, a rendering method that suggests a reserved series by establishing a reach with a special decorative symbol (for example, an S pattern) that does not appear when a reserved series does not occur is conceivable. Moreover, you may make it suggest a holding | maintenance continuous by making the liquid crystal display 5 stop-display on the liquid crystal display 5 at the time of the end of a fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the team name of the enemy tag team is displayed immediately after the reach is established, and therefore, a special team name that is not displayed if the team name is not a pending run. , And a battle reach effect with the tag team of this special team name may be performed to indicate a pending run.

[Specific example of single victory production]
20 and 21 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the flow of the effect after the single victory effect is performed. As described above with reference to FIG. 13, when a single victory effect (see FIG. 13D) in which the character GR in the own tag team wins alone is performed, a 16R probability variation big hit with 7 symbols is obtained, and the own tag When a single victory effect (see FIG. 13D) in which a character KI in the team wins alone is performed, decorative symbols other than 7 symbols are gathered together to form a RUB.

  In this way, when the character KI wins alone, an effect display indicating the state is performed (see FIG. 20A). Then, 8 symbols different from 7 symbols are displayed on the active line in a pseudo-stop manner, and the characters “RUSH” are superimposed on these 8 symbols for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (FIG. 20B). After that, as one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, three eight symbols are fixedly displayed (see FIG. 20C).

  In this way, when three eight symbols are fixedly displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds), the jackpot game related to RUB is started. In the jackpot game, first, in the opening period, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests the type of jackpot (for example, display of characters “RUSH”) is performed (FIG. 20). (See (D)).

  Subsequently, during the opening period, one of four types of tag teams appears (see FIG. 20E), and a round number suggestion effect is performed in which the appearing tag team suggests the number of rounds of the RUB (FIG. 20). (F), see FIGS. 21 (A) to (E)). Here, the four types of tag teams are tag teams called team “Danger”, team “superman combination”, team “20 million horsepower”, and team “Muscle Brothers” (see FIG. 24). “Brother” is a tag team of character KI and character GR.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the round number suggestion effect varies depending on the tag team appearing in the opening period. There are four types of RUB rounds in the present embodiment: “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R”. On the other hand, the team “Danger” may appear regardless of the number of rounds of the RUB. That is, the team “Danger” has a combination of types of jackpot games that may have been actually selected: “4R” RUB, “6R” RUB, “8R” RUB, and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the round number suggestion effect in order to suggest that there are four types (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of rounds is actually selected by seeing the appearance of the team “Danger” at the opening.

  In addition, the team “Superman Combi” may appear during the opening period when the number of RUB rounds “4R”, “6R”, or “16R” is selected. When “8R” is selected as the number, the team “superman combination” does not appear during the opening period. In other words, the team “Superman Combi” has three types of jackpot game combinations that may actually be selected: “4R” RUB, “6R” RUB, and “16R” RUB. This is a tag team that appears in the round number suggestion production in order to suggest (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, the player sees that the team “Super Combi” appeared during the opening period, and that the round number of the RUB is one of “4R”, “6R”, and “16R”. Can be recognized.

  Further, the team “20 million horsepower” may appear during the opening period when “4R” or “16R” is selected as the number of RUB rounds, and “6R” or “ When “8R” is selected, the team “20 million horsepower” does not appear during the opening period. In other words, the team “20 million horsepower” suggests that there are two types of jackpot game combinations that may have been actually selected: “4R” RUB and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the round number suggestion effect (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “16R” by seeing the appearance of the team “20 million horsepower” during the opening period.

  Team “Muscle Brothers” may appear during the opening period when “8R” or “16R” is selected as the number of RUB rounds, and “4R” or “6R” may appear during the opening period. "Is selected, team" Muscle Brothers "will not appear during the opening period. In other words, the team “Muscle Brothers” rounds to suggest that there are two types of jackpot game types that may have been actually selected: “8R” RUB and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the number suggestion production (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R” by seeing the appearance of the team “Muscle Brothers” during the opening period.

  Of these four types of tag teams, when the team “Superman Combination” appears in the opening period, the following effect display is performed as the round number suggestion effect. That is, when the team “superman combination” is displayed (see FIG. 20 (E)), for example, a message “save power and grab MAX!” Is displayed as a message indicating the mission content to be cleared ( (See FIG. 20F).

  Next, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 21A, in addition to the effect image indicating the team “superhuman combination”, a button image imitating the effect button 26, a word prompting the long press of the effect button 26, A gauge image for informing the remaining time during which the effect button 26 can be operated and a round suggestion image are displayed. This round suggestion image is configured as a meter having a region including 4R characters, a region including 6R characters, and a region including 16R characters.

  When the player long presses the effect button 26 within the effective period related to the round number suggestion effect, the display mode of the round suggestion image changes according to the number of rounds selected before the current jackpot game is started. Before the long press of the production button 26 is started, the meter of the round suggestion image is not accumulated at all (see FIG. 21A). On the other hand, for example, when 16R is selected before the current jackpot game is started, in response to a long press of the effect button 26, first, the meter includes only an area including 4R characters in the round suggestion image. The state changes to the accumulated state (see FIG. 21B), and further changes to the state where the meter is accumulated up to the area including the 6R characters (see FIG. 21C). Finally, the meter is changed to a state where the meter is accumulated up to an area including the 16R character (see FIG. 21D).

  Here, since all the meters of the round suggestion image are accumulated, the character “MAX” is displayed large in the center of the screen in order to suggest the fact (see FIG. 21E). Then, when the opening period ends and the long open round game is started, the production during the round in which the tag team that appeared during the opening period (here, team “superman combination”) appears (FIG. 21 ( F)).

[Direction after the appearance of a help combination]
FIG.22 and FIG.23 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production | presentation after a help combination appears during a battle reach production. In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 13, a down effect indicating that the character KI or character GR in the own tag team is down is performed (see FIG. 13H), and then a help combination appears. Then, there is a case where the enemy tag team is defeated and the RUB winning is notified (see FIGS. 13I and 13J). In such a case, specifically, the following effect display is performed.

  For example, when it becomes inferior in the offense and defense effect, an effect display indicating that the character KI or the character GR is down is performed (see FIG. 22A). Then, a help combination appearance effect in which any of the three types of tag teams among the above-described four types of tag teams appears is performed (see FIG. 22B). As described above, the four types of tag teams are specifically the team “Danger”, the team “Superman Combi”, the team “20 million horsepower”, and the team “Muscle Brothers”, but the team “Muscle Brothers” Is a tag team that is appearing in battle production as its own tag team, so it cannot appear as a help combination. For this reason, one of the three types of tag teams, the team “Danger”, the team “Superman combination”, and the team “20 million horsepower”, is selected and selected when the help combination appearance production is performed. A tag team will appear. FIG. 22B illustrates a help combination appearance effect in which the team “Danger” appears among these three types of tag teams.

  In this way, when one of the three types of tag teams appears as a help combination, after the stage display showing that the tag team destroys the enemy tag team, the enemy tag team was defeated and won. An effect display suggesting this is performed (see FIG. 22C).

  Then, six symbols different from the seven symbols are displayed on the active line in a pseudo-stop manner, and the characters “RUSH” are superimposed on these six symbols for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (FIG. 22D). After that, as one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, three six symbols are fixedly displayed (see FIG. 22E).

  In this way, when three six symbols are confirmed and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds), the jackpot game related to RUB is started. In the jackpot game, first, in the opening period, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests the type of jackpot (for example, display of characters “RUSH”) is performed (FIG. 22). (See (F)).

  Subsequently, during the opening period, a tag team (here “Team“ Danger ”) that appeared as a help combination during the battle reach performance appeared (see FIG. 23 (A)), and the tag team that appeared was the number of RUB rounds. A round number suggesting effect is performed (see FIGS. 23B to 23E).

  When the team “Danger” appears during the opening period, the following effects are displayed as a round suggestion effect. That is, when the team “Danger” is displayed (see FIG. 23 (A)), for example, “Press the button to destroy the panel!” Or “Three chances” as messages indicating the mission contents to be cleared. A message is displayed (see FIG. 23B).

  Next, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 23C, in addition to the effect image indicating the team “Danger”, a button image imitating the effect button 26, a panel image in which a plurality of panels are stacked, an effect button A message prompting the user to press the button 26 (characters “Press!”) And a gauge image for notifying the remaining time during which the effect button 26 can be operated are displayed.

  Here, in the panel image, a panel corresponding to 8R RUB is superimposed on a panel corresponding to 16R RUB, and a panel corresponding to 6R RUB is superimposed on this 8R compatible panel. A panel corresponding to 4R RUB is superimposed on a 6R compatible panel.

  For example, when the jackpot symbol Y4 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the RUB of 8R is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42 as the jackpot symbol related to the RUB and the current jackpot game is started, for example, at the start of the opening, Three valid periods related to the round number suggestion effect are set. In contrast, if the player presses the effect button 26 during the first effective period, the team “Danger” destroys the panel corresponding to the foremost 4R in the panel image, which is not shown in the figure. A successful display is performed, and a 6R-compatible panel appears. Next, when the player presses the effect button 26 during the second effective period, although not shown in the figure, an effect display is performed in which the team “Danger” succeeds in destroying the 6R compatible panel, An 8R compatible panel appears. And since the number of rounds of the jackpot game this time is “8”, if the player presses the effect button 26 during the third validity period, the team “Danger” corresponds to 8R, although not shown in the figure. An effect display that fails to destroy the panel is performed.

  Here, since the destruction of the two panels has been successful, in order to suggest that, a panel display showing an 8R-compatible panel is displayed together with a character display such as “panel destruction number 2!” (See FIG. 23D). And the effect display which suggests that the round number of the jackpot game which concerns on this RUB is "8" is performed (refer FIG.23 (E)).

  As explained so far, when the round-number suggestion production in the opening period ends and the long open round game starts, the tag team that appeared during the opening period (here, team “Danger”) appears in the round An effect is started (see FIG. 23F).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the three types of tag teams appears as a help combination during the battle reach production, the tag team opens the jackpot game. An effect that suggests the number of rounds during the period is performed, and also during the round game. However, even if one of the 3 types of tag teams appears as a help combination during the battle reach production, there are 3 types in the round number suggestion production during the opening of the jackpot game and during the round production. The team “Muscle Brothers” may appear instead of one of the tag teams. This will be described in detail later.

[Correspondence between RUB types and 4 types of tag teams]
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the RUB and the four types of tag teams. In the present embodiment, there are four types of RUB rounds: “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R”.

  When the second special symbol determination is executed at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the determination result is “big hit”, one of the big hit symbols Y1 to Y9 is selected and the type of the big hit is determined. . At that time, when RUB (any one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6) is selected as the jackpot type, as described above, the effect route regarding the battle reach effect is determined. When the determined production route includes a help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 13I), processing for determining a tag team appearing in the help combination appearance effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, any of the three tag teams of the team “Danger”, the team “Superman Combi”, and the team “20 million horsepower”, except for the team “Muscle Brothers”, is the help combination appearance effect. Can appear in.

  As described above, the team “Danger” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is any one of “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R” (see FIG. 24). The team “superman combination” is a tag team that suggests any of “4R”, “6R”, and “16R” (see FIG. 24). The team “20 million horsepower” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “16R” (see FIG. 24).

  For this reason, when “4R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, the team “Danger”, the team “Superman”, or the team “20 million horsepower” is selected as the help combination. When “6R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, team “Danger” or team “Superman” is selected as the help combination. When “8R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, the team “Danger” is selected as a help combination (see FIG. 24). As a combination that suggests “8R”, there is a team “Muscle Brothers”, but since this team “Muscle Brothers” is appearing in the battle, it cannot be selected as a help combination. For this reason, when the jackpot type is an RUB of “8R”, the team “Danger” is inevitably selected as a help combination.

  When the “16R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, the team “Danger”, the team “Superman”, or the team “20 million horsepower” is selected as the help combination (see FIG. 24). ). As a combination suggesting “16R”, there is a team “Muscle Brothers”, but since this team “Muscle Brothers” is appearing in the battle, it cannot be selected as a help combination. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “16R” RUB, one of the three types of tag teams except the team “Muscle Brothers” is selected as a help combination.

[Help combination decision table]
FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a help combination determination table used for processing for determining a tag team appearing in the help combination appearance effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25 (A), in the help combination determination table, the RUB type (number of rounds), the combination type indicating the type of tag team that can appear as the help combination, and the combination determination random number Random values are associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, when the CPU 131 determines to execute the help combination appearance effect, the CPU 131 acquires a combination determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133. Then, by reading out the combination type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination determination random number from the help combination determination table, the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance effect is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the possible range of the combination determining random number is set to “0” to “99”. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, if the obtained combination determination random number is any one of “10” to “39”, the CPU 131 helps the corresponding team “superman combination”. By reading from the decision table, the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance production is determined to be the team “superman combination”.

  When “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the CPU 131 helps the team “Danger” corresponding to the combination determination random number from “0” to “99”. By reading from the combination determination table, the team “Danger” is selected as the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance production.

  In the help combination determination table, when the RUB type is “4R”, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. ”Is assigned 30 random values from“ 10 ”to“ 39 ”, and 60 random numbers from“ 40 ”to“ 99 ”are assigned to the team“ 20 million horsepower ”. . For this reason, when “4R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance effect is 10% (= 10/100), and the team “Superman” appears in the help combination appearance effect. The rate at which “combination” appears is 30% (= 30/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears in the help combination appearance production is 60% (= 60/100).

  In addition, when the RUB type is “4R”, no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”, so if you win the 4R RUB, the team “Muscle” "Brother" never appears. As described above, the reason why no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers” is to prevent the team “Muscle Brothers” from appearing in the help combination appearance effect. The same applies to the case where the RUB type is “6R”, “8R”, “16R”.

  In the help combination determination table, when the RUB type is “6R”, 60 random numbers “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “6R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance effect is 60% (= 60/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” appearing Is 40% (= 40/100). As for the case where the RUB type is “6R”, random numbers are not assigned to the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers”. Team “20 million horsepower” and team “Muscle Brothers” will not appear in the appearance of the combination.

  In the help combination determination table, for the case where the RUB type is “8R”, 100 random numbers “0” to “99” are assigned to the team “Danger”. For this reason, when “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the rate at which the team “Danger” appears in the help combination appearance effect is 100% (= 100/100). Regarding the case where the RUB type is “8R”, since a random value is not assigned to the team “Superman Combi”, the team “20 million horsepower”, and the team “Muscle Brothers”, the RUB of 8R is won. The team “Superman Combi”, the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers” will not appear in the production of the help combination.

  Further, in the help combination determination table, for the case where the RUB type is “16R”, 20 random numbers “0” to “19” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. ”Is assigned 35 random numbers from“ 20 ”to“ 54 ”, and the team“ 20 million horsepower ”is assigned 45 random values from“ 55 ”to“ 99 ”. . For this reason, when “16R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance production is 20% (= 20/100), and the team “Superman combination” appears. The rate is 35% (= 35/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears is 45% (= 45/100). Here, the reason why the random value is not assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers” is as described above.

[Opening (OP) combination decision table]
FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram for explaining an OP combination first determination table used for processing for determining a tag team appearing in the round number suggestion effect in the opening period.

  As described above, when any of the three types of tag teams appears in the help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 13 (I)) during the battle reach production, the tag team also appears in the opening period. Thus, the round number suggestion effect can be performed without any problem.

  On the other hand, when the character KI wins a single and the jackpot game related to the RUB is performed (see FIGS. 13D and 13E), or all the friends gather in the friendship revival effect and the jackpot game related to the RUB Is performed (see FIGS. 13 (L) and (M)), the tag team for suggesting the number of rounds is not selected because the help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 13 (I)) is not performed. State. Therefore, in these cases, it is necessary to newly select a tag team to appear in the opening period.

  By the way, during the battle reach production, since the character KI or the character GR constituting the team “Muscle Brothers” is performing a battle, the team “Muscle Brothers” could not appear as a helping character. On the other hand, when the jackpot game related to RUB is started, since the battle reach effect accompanying the change display of the decorative symbols (and special symbols) has ended, the team “Muscle Brothers” appears during the opening period Even if it is done, basically no big problem will occur.

  For this reason, when the jackpot game related to RUB is started without performing the help combination appearance effect during the battle reach effect, the tag team used for the round number suggestion effect includes the team “Muscle Brothers”. A process of newly selecting from a variety of tag teams is performed. For the process of newly selecting the tag team, the OP combination initial determination table illustrated in FIG. 25B is used.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25B, in the OP combination initial determination table, the RUB type (number of rounds), the combination type indicating the type of tag team that may appear in the opening period, and the combination initial determination random number Random values are associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, when starting the jackpot game related to the RUB in a state where the combination is not selected, the CPU 131 acquires a combination initial determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133. Then, by reading out the combination type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination initial determination random number from the OP combination initial determination table, the tag team to appear during the opening period is determined.

  In this embodiment, the range that the combination initial determination random number can take is set to “0” to “99”. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination determination random number is any one of “49” to “99”, the CPU 131 sets the corresponding team “20 million horsepower” to the OP combination. By reading from the initial decision table, the team “20 million horsepower” to be included in the round number suggestion effect is decided.

  When “16R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination determination random number is any one of “0” to “9”, the CPU 131 assigns the team “Danger” corresponding to these to the OP combination. By reading from the initial decision table, the team “Danger” is selected as the tag team to appear in the opening period.

  In the OP combination first decision table, for the case where the RUB type is “4R”, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. On the other hand, 30 random values “10” to “39” are assigned, and 60 random values “40” to “99” are assigned to the team “20 million horsepower”. For this reason, when “4R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the opening period is 10% (= 10/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 30%. (= 30/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears is 60% (= 60/100).

  The team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “8R” or “16R”, and is a tag team that does not suggest that the RUB type is “4R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “4R”, a random value is not assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, 60 random numbers from “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “Danger” when the RUB type is “6R”. 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “6R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing during the opening period is 60% (= 60/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 40%. (= 40/100).

  The team “20 million horsepower” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “4R” or “16R”, and the team “Muscle Brothers” has the RUB type “8R” or “16R”. It is a tag team that suggests that. That is, these two tag teams are tag teams that do not suggest that the RUB type is “6R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “6R”, no random value is assigned to the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, when the RUB type is “8R”, 80 random numbers from “0” to “79” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Muscle Brothers” 20 random numbers from “80” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the rate of appearance of the team “Danger” during the opening period is 80% (= 80/100), and the rate of appearance of the team “Muscle Brothers” is 20%. (= 20/100).

  The team “superman combination” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “4R”, “6R”, or “16R”, and the team “20 million horsepower” has the RUB type “4R” or “ It is a tag team that suggests that it is “16R”. That is, these two tag teams are tag teams that do not suggest that the RUB type is “8R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “8R”, no random value is assigned to the team “superhuman combination” and the team “20 million horsepower”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger” when the RUB type is “16R”. Are assigned 20 random numbers from “10” to “29”, and 30 random numbers from “30” to “59” are assigned to the team “20 million horsepower”. , 40 random values “60” to “99” are assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. For this reason, when “16R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the opening period is 10% (= 10/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 20%. (= 20/100), the rate of appearance of team “20 million horsepower” is 30% (= 30/100), and the rate of appearance of team “Muscle Brothers” is 40% (= 40/100) is there.

  In this way, when the character KI wins with a single and a jackpot game related to RUB is performed, or when all the friends gather to perform a friendship revival effect and a jackpot game related to RUB is performed, FIG. 25 (B) With reference to the exemplified OP combination initial decision table, one of the four types of tag teams is selected as a combination that appears in the round number suggestion effect during the opening period.

[Opening (OP) combination redetermination table]
As mentioned above, for example, if 4R RUB is won and team “Danger” appears as a help combination during the battle reach production, this team “Danger” will also appear during the opening of the jackpot game. In some cases, a round number suggesting effect is suggested (see FIGS. 22 and 23). This team “Danger” is a tag team that suggests that it is not known which of “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R” is selected as the number of rounds of RUB (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, the team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that “8R” or “16R” is selected as the number of RUB rounds. In other words, the team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that denies that “4R” or “6R” was selected as the number of RUB rounds when it appeared during the opening period.

  As is clear from this, the player's expectation that the team “Muscle Brothers” appeared in the opening period, and that the team “Muscle Brothers” appeared in the RUB with more rounds. Can be effectively increased. The same applies to the case where the team “Muscle Brothers” appears in the opening period and the case where the team “Superman Combination” (or team 20 million horsepower) appears.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when a help combination appearance production is performed during the battle reach production and one of the three types of tag teams appears, the tag team that appeared appears as it is during the opening period. Or a promotion lottery that decides whether the tag team that will appear in the opening period will be promoted to the team “Muscle Brothers”, and depending on the result of this promotion lottery, the help combination appears in the opening period related to RUB The tag team that appeared in the production, or the team “Muscle Brothers”, will appear.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening combination redetermination table for determining whether or not a combination that appears in the opening period is promoted from the team “Danger” to the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  When the team “Danger” appears in the help combination appearance production during the battle reach production, the CPU 131 refers to the OP combination redetermination table for the danger illustrated in FIG. , Decide whether to change from team “Danger” to team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the Danger OP combination redetermination table, as illustrated in FIG. 26, the RUB type suggested by the team “Danger”, the OP combination type indicating the type of the tag team to appear in the opening period, and the random number for combination redetermination Are associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, the CPU 131 acquires a combination redetermining random number and stores it in the RAM 133 when the RUB jackpot game is started. Then, an OP combination type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination redetermination random number is read from the OP combination redetermination table, thereby determining a tag team to appear in the opening period.

  In the present embodiment, the possible range of the combination redetermining random number is set to “0” to “99”. When the team “Danger” appears in the help combination appearance effect, the CPU 131 reads the OP combination redetermination table for the danger from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133. If “4R” is selected as the RUB type, and the acquired combination redetermination random number is any of “0” to “99”, the team “Danger” is selected as the corresponding OP combination type. Is read from the OP combination redetermination table for Danger, and the tag team to appear in the opening period is redetermined as team “Danger”.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 24, the team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R”. For this reason, when the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “6R”, it is not preferable that the team “Muscle Brothers” appear during the opening period. Therefore, in the OP combination redetermination table for the danger (see FIG. 26), when the RUB type is “4R” or “6R”, a random value is not assigned to the team “Muscle Brother” The selection ratio of the team “Danger” is set to 100% (= 100/100). For this reason, if the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “6R” and the team “Danger” appears in the help combination appearance stage, the team “ "Danger" will definitely appear.

  On the other hand, when the RUB type is “8R” or “16R”, a random value is also assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. Specifically, for the case where the RUB type is “8R”, 60 random numbers “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “Danger” and the team “Muscle Brothers”. 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, if the team “Danger” wins the RUB of “8R” and appears in the help combination appearance production, the team “at the rate of 60% (= 60/100) during the opening period related to the RUB” “Danger” reappears, and the remaining 40% (= 40/100) of the team “Muscle Brothers” will appear in place of the team “Danger”.

  When the RUB type is “16R”, 30 random numbers “0” to “29” are assigned to the team “Danger” and “30” is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. 70 random numbers from “99” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, if the team “Danger” wins the RUB of “16R” and appears in the help combination appearance stage, the team “at the rate of 30% (= 30/100) during the opening period related to the RUB” “Danger” reappears, and the remaining 70% (= 70/100) of the team “Muscle Brothers” will appear in place of the team “Danger”.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening combination redetermination table for determining whether or not a combination that appears in the opening period is promoted from the team “superman combination” to the team “muscle brother”.

  When the team “superman combination” appears in the help combination appearance effect during the battle reach production, the CPU 131 refers to the super combination OP combination redetermination table illustrated in FIG. 27 and makes it appear during the opening period. Decide whether to change the team from the team “Superman Combi” to the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination redetermination table for superhuman combination, as illustrated in FIG. 27, the RUB type suggested by the team “superhuman combination”, the OP combination type indicating the type of tag team to appear in the opening period, and the combination redetermination The random number of the business random number is associated.

  When the CPU 131 acquires the combination redetermination random number when the RUB jackpot game is started, the OP combination redetermination table shows the OPB type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination redetermination random number. The tag team to appear in the opening period is determined by reading from (here, the super combination combination OP combination redetermination table).

  When the team “superman combination” appears in the help combination appearance effect, the CPU 131 reads the super combination OP combination redetermination table from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination redetermination random number is any one of “0” to “99”, the team “superman combination” is selected as the OP combination type corresponding to these. ”Is read from the OP combination redetermination table for the superman combination, and the tag team to appear in the opening period is redetermined as the team“ superman combination ”.

  The team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R”. For this reason, when the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “6R”, it is not preferable that the team “Muscle Brothers” appear during the opening period. For this reason, in the OP combination redetermination table for superhuman combination (see FIG. 27), no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers” when the RUB type is “4R” or “6R”. , The selection ratio of the team “superman combination” is set to 100% (= 100/100). For this reason, if the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “6R” and the team “Superman Combination” appears in the help combination appearance stage, the team will also be open during the jackpot game opening period related to that RUB. "Superman combination" will definitely appear.

  On the other hand, when the RUB type is “16R”, a random value is also assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. Specifically, for the case where the RUB type is “16R”, 40 random numbers from “0” to “39” are assigned to the team “Superman Combination” and the team “Muscle Brothers” is assigned. On the other hand, 60 random numbers “40” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, if the team “Superman Combi” wins the RUB of “16R” and appears in the help combination appearance production, the team will be 40% (= 40/100) during the opening period related to that RUB. The “Superman combination” will reappear, and the remaining 60% (= 60/100) of the team “Muscle Brothers” will appear in place of the team “Superman combination”.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening combination redetermination table for determining whether or not to promote a combination to appear in the opening period from team “20 million horsepower” to team “Muscle Brothers”.

  When the team “20 million horsepower” appears in the help combination appearance effect during the battle reach production, the CPU 131 appears during the opening period with reference to the 20 million horsepower OP combination redetermination table illustrated in FIG. 28. It is determined whether or not to change the tag team to be changed from the team “20 million horsepower” to the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination redetermination table for 20 million horsepower, as illustrated in FIG. 28, the RUB type suggested by the team “20 million horsepower”, the OP combination type indicating the type of the tag team to appear in the opening period, and the combination The random number for the redetermination random number is associated.

  When the CPU 131 acquires the combination redetermination random number when the RUB jackpot game is started, the OP combination redetermination table shows the OPB type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination redetermination random number. By reading from (here, 20 million horsepower OP combination redetermination table), a tag team to appear in the opening period is determined.

  When the team “20 million horsepower” appears in the help combination appearance effect, the CPU 131 reads the 20 million horsepower OP combination redetermination table from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination redetermination random number is any one of “0” to “99”, the team “20 million” is selected as the OP combination type corresponding thereto. By reading “horsepower” from the OP combination redetermination table for 20 million horsepower, the tag team to appear in the opening period is redetermined as team “20 million horsepower”.

  The team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R”. For this reason, when the number of rounds of the RUB is “4R”, it is not preferable that the team “Muscle Brothers” appear during the opening period. For this reason, in the OP combination redetermination table for 20 million horsepower (see FIG. 28), when the RUB type is “4R”, no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brother”, and the team “ The selection ratio of “20 million horsepower” is set to 100% (= 100/100). For this reason, if the number of RUB rounds is “4R” and the team “20 million horsepower” appears in the help combination appearance production, the team “20 million horsepower” will be displayed even during the opening of the jackpot game related to the RUB. The “horsepower” will definitely appear.

  On the other hand, when the RUB type is “16R”, a random value is also assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. Specifically, for the case where the RUB type is “16R”, 60 random numbers from “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers” Forty random values of “60” to “99” are assigned to. For this reason, if the team “20 million horsepower” wins the “16R” RUB and appears in the help combination appearance stage, it will be 60% (= 60/100) during the opening period for that RUB. The team “20 million horsepower” will reappear, and the team “Muscle Brothers” will appear at the rate of 40% (= 40/100).

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the control of various effects described above based on FIGS. 6 to 28 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 29, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 and a game control unit that control execution of determination (lottery), control of jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the like. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 29, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs a calculation process when controlling an image representing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 30 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 30 and thereafter is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the normal design random number are varied within a predetermined range, and “1” is added every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset to an initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball wins the first start slot 11 or the second start slot 12 and 15 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize slot 13. Pay out. This prize ball process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a determination process for the right of the first special symbol determination that is put on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a big win symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is processing to do. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines, for example, based on information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not it is during a special game (during a big hit game) (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the holding number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 33, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) for which the hold number U2 is subtracted in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 33, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 33, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the low-probability gaming state is based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag described later is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is the low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag described later is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the game is in a non-short game state (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the time-saving gaming state is set (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time-saving table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time-short game state (step S465). When it is determined that the time-short gaming state is set (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets a highly accurate time-short table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S466), and when it is determined that the time-short gaming state is not set (step S465: NO). The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern The variation pattern selected when there is a reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S470 following the process of step S469.

  In step S470, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the process of step S471, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 35 and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 33, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG. 30 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 of FIG. 33 will be described. FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game, and the command is executed by the output process in step S9 of FIG. By being executed, it is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The short time remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the short time gaming state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the in-stop process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the short-time gaming state (whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not the game is in the short-time gaming state) (step S506). In the short-time gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is successful is higher than that in the non-short-time gaming state.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing of step S507, the processing of step S509, or the processing of step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is based on whether or not the short-time gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON ( Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S516, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, An opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 is set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of the jackpot symbol Y1, “16” is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. This is that the number of winning a game ball to the big winning opening after starting the opening control of the big winning opening has become a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. If it is determined that the process of step S614 is executed, or if the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 in FIG. 38 will be described. FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a highly probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot by any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X9 and Y1 to Y8. If it is a highly probable hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, or when it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 (step S633). The jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 are jackpots in which the short-time gaming state is not set as shown in FIG. If it is determined YES in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the time-saving game flag to ON (step S634). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 (step S635). When it determines with YES by step S635, CPU101 sets "10" to the time-saving game remaining frequency | count J (step S636).

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S635, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the time-saving game remaining number J (step S637). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in the short-time gaming state until the next big hit.

  When the process of step S636 is performed, when the process of step S637 is performed, or when YES is determined in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 290 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703). When it is determined that the long opening has been reached (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is set by determining whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON (step S704).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S704: NO), for example, the CPU 101 sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the short-time gaming state (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Prize ball processing by game control unit 100]
Next, a prize ball process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the prize ball processing in step S8 of FIG.

  Following the electric tulip process in step S7, the CPU 101 sets the first start port switch 111 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S801). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S801: YES), the payout control unit is controlled to pay out three prize balls (step S802).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S802 or determines that the first start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S801: NO), the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input. Whether or not the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON” is determined based on whether or not it has been performed (step S803). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S803: YES), the payout control unit is controlled to pay out three prize balls (step S804).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S804, or determines that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S803: NO), has the normal winning port switch 118 been turned “ON”? It is determined whether or not (step S805). If it is determined that the normal winning opening switch 118 is “ON” (step S805: YES), the payout control unit is controlled to pay out 10 prize balls (step S806).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S806 or determines that the normal winning opening switch 118 is not “ON” (step S805: NO), has the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 116 been input? Based on whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special winning a prize mouth switch 116 is “ON” (step S807). Here, if it is determined that the special winning opening switch 116 is not “ON” (step S807: NO), the process proceeds to step S809.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the special winning opening switch 116 is “ON” (step S807: YES), the CPU 101 controls the payout control unit to pay out 15 prize balls (step S808).

  In the present embodiment, when a prize ball is paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening 13 during the round game in the jackpot game, the round game is a long open round game. Regardless of whether it is a short open round game, the total number of acquisitions is counted and displayed. Further, when the round game is a long open round game, the number of acquisitions this time is also counted and displayed.

  On the other hand, when a winning ball is paid out in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 13 when the jackpot game is not being played, the payout is not counted or displayed this time. Also, it is not counted or displayed for the total number of acquisitions.

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S808 or determines that the special prize opening switch 116 is not “ON” (step S807: NO), the CPU 101 performs step S802, step S804, step S806, or step S808. Based on whether or not the processing has been performed, it is determined whether or not a prize ball has been paid out (step S809).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the prize ball has been paid out (step S809: YES), the CPU 101 sets a winning designation command for notifying that the prize ball has been paid out in the RAM 103 (step S810).

  The winning designation command includes information indicating a place where the game ball has won, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S9.

  In another embodiment, in addition to the information indicating the location where the game ball has won, a prize designation command including information indicating the number of winning balls paid out in response to the winning of the game ball to the location is controlled. You may make it transmit to the part 130. FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing described later. And CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production | presentation random number etc. which are used in order to determine production | presentation content with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process executed in the effect control unit 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control unit 100, the CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 42 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 42 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the CPU 131 based on a program stored in the ROM 132.

  First, the CPU 131 executes a command reception process that performs a process according to a command from the game control unit 100 (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated based on whether or not the operation information is input from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 (step S40). . If it is determined that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has been operated (step S40: YES), an operation command for notifying that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has been operated is set in the RAM 133 (step S40). S50). By transmitting this operation command to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, processing for realizing an effect on the effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

  If the CPU 131 determines that neither the effect button 26 nor the effect key 27 is operated (step S40: NO), or executes the process of step S50, the CPU 131 executes a transmission process (step S60). Specifically, the command set in the RAM 133 by the processing in step S10 or step S50 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. By performing this transmission process, the image sound control unit 140 is instructed to execute an effect by image display, audio output, etc., and lamp control is performed by turning on various lamps or performing the effect by the operation of the effect agent 7. Instructed to the unit 150.

  Following the process of step S60, the CPU 131 executes a data transfer process (step S70). Specifically, since the data regarding the image sound control is transmitted from the image sound control unit 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control unit 150. Thereby, the lamp control unit 150 controls the effect by the effect medium such as the effect agent 7 and the panel lamp 25 so as to synchronize with the effect performed by the liquid crystal display 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
43 and 44 are detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 43, the CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S11). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S40.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S11: YES), the game control unit is in accordance with the process of step S206 (see FIG. 31) or step S212 (see FIG. 31). It is determined whether the hold command is transmitted from 100 (step S12). If it is determined that the command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S14 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S13). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is a change start command transmitted in accordance with the process of step S409 (see FIG. 33). (Step S14). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S19 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S14: YES), the CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S15). This variation start command receiving process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S14: NO), the command is a change stop command transmitted from the game control unit 100 in accordance with the process of step S413 (see FIG. 33). It is determined whether or not there is (step S19). If the CPU 131 determines that the command is a change stop command (step S19: YES), it ends the display of the decorative symbol and stops displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the start of the symbol change. Is set in the RAM 133 (step S20).

  By transmitting this variation effect end command to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in the process of step S60, a special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed. The decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 as it is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). Will be stopped.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a variable stop command (step S19: NO), as illustrated in FIG. 44, the command is controlled according to the process of step S484 (see FIG. 36). It is determined whether or not the opening command is transmitted from 100 (step S22). If it is determined that the command is not an opening command (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S25 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is an opening command (step S22: YES), the CPU 131 executes an opening command reception process (step S23). The opening command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an opening command (step S22: NO), the command is a round start command transmitted from the game control unit 100 in accordance with the process of step S607 (see FIG. 38). It is determined whether or not (step S25). If it is determined that the received command is not a round start command (step S25: NO), the process proceeds to step S27 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is a round start command (step S25: YES), the CPU 131 sets an in-round effect start command instructing the start of the in-round effect in the RAM 133 (step S26). Here, when instructing the start of the in-round effect relating to the RUB, an in-round effect start command including information indicating a combination in which the round number suggestion effect has been performed during the opening period is set. This in-round effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the transmission processing in step S60, whereby the in-round effect accompanying the round game is started.

  As will be described in detail later, when a jackpot game related to RUB is started, an opening command including information indicating a combination for performing a round number suggesting effect is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 at the start time of the opening period. For this reason, CPU141 of the image sound control part 140 can identify the combination which performs a round number suggestion effect by receiving an opening command. Therefore, the CPU 131 sets an in-round effect start command that does not include information indicating the combination that has performed the round number suggestion effect even in the case of instructing the start of the effect during the round related to the RUB in step S26. May be.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a round start command (step S25: NO), the command is an ending command transmitted from the game control unit 100 in accordance with the process of step S616 (see FIG. 38). Is determined (step S27). If it is determined that the received command is not an ending command (step S27: NO), the process proceeds to step S29 described later.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the received command is an ending command (step S27: YES), the CPU 131 sets an ending effect start command in the RAM 133 (step S28).

  The ending effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the transmission process in step S60, whereby the ending effect is started during the ending period.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an ending command (step S27: NO), the command is a winning designation command transmitted from the game control unit 100 in accordance with the processing of step S810 (see FIG. 41). Whether or not (step S29).

  When determining that the received command is a winning designation command (step S29: YES), the CPU 131 sets a winning notification command in the RAM 133 (step S30).

  This winning notification command is a command for notifying the place where the game ball has won, and is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the transmission processing in step S60.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 131 transmits the information included in the winning designation command to the image sound control unit 140 as it is, and the image sound control unit 140 determines the effect contents according to the information and determines the effect contents. The case where a production is performed will be described. On the other hand, a winning designation command including information indicating the location where the game ball has won and information indicating the number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the location is received from the game control unit 100. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the following processing may be executed in step S30.

  That is, the CPU 131 sets the effect contents of the effect related to the number of payout prize balls based on the two pieces of information included in the winning designation command, and sets a command instructing the execution of the effect with the set contents in step S30. You may make it do. For example, the game may be a winning designation command including information indicating that the place where the game ball has been won is the big winning opening 13 and information indicating that “15” prize balls have been paid out in accordance with the winning. When received from the control unit 100, a command for instructing the update of the current acquired number image is set so that the current acquired number indicated by the currently acquired number displayed image becomes a value obtained by adding “15”.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a winning designation command (step S29: NO), the CPU 131 executes processing according to other commands (step S31).

[Holding command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 45, a hold command receiving process executed in the effect control unit 130 that has received the hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 45, a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 133 (Step S131). Specifically, based on the winning start information included in the advance determination information in the hold command, the received hold command is a hold command related to the first special symbol determination or related to the second special symbol determination It is determined whether the command is a hold command, and based on the determination result, the number of holds for the first special symbol determination or the number of holds for the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  Then, the CPU 131 stores the advance determination information included in the received hold command in the RAM 133 (step S132), and sets an icon display command instructing execution of a new display of the hold icon in the RAM 133 (step S133).

  This icon display command includes winning start information, and is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the transmission process in step S60. Thereby, the hold icon related to the first special symbol determination or the hold icon related to the second special symbol determination is newly displayed.

[Change Start Command Reception Processing by Production Control Unit 130]
Hereinafter, the variation start command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 that has received the variation start command transmitted from the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S15 of FIG.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control unit 100 is a change start command transmitted from the game control unit 100 in accordance with the process of step S406 (see FIG. 33) (step S14: YES), the above-described operation is performed. With respect to the effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process, the value at the time when the change start command is received from the game control unit 100 is acquired and stored in the RAM 133 (step S151). Then, the received change start command is analyzed (step S152).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a special symbol variation pattern, information indicating a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the change start command is analyzed, the CPU 131 executes a change effect pattern setting process for setting a change effect pattern of the change effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol based on the analysis result (step S153). By executing this variation effect pattern setting process, the decoration pattern variation mode, presence / absence of reach effect, reach establishment timing, the type of the decoration pattern constituting the reach symbol, the content of the reach effect, the decorative pattern to be stopped display The type and the like are determined. This variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequently, the CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern setting process for setting the contents of various notice effects that are executed when the decorative symbol is variably displayed with the effect pattern set in the process of step S153 (step S158). Although detailed description is omitted, by executing the processing of step S158, for example, various types of notification such as a speech advance notice effect in which a character emits a speech, a step up notice effect in which the display of the effect image develops in stages, and the like. It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect. Moreover, when performing these notice effects, the effect aspect is determined together. For example, when it is determined to execute the speech advance notice effect, the type of character to appear in the speech advance notice effect, the content of the speech emitted by the character, the character color, and the like are determined.

  Next, the CPU 131 stores, in the RAM 133, a variable effect start command for instructing the start of the change effect with the change effect pattern set in the process of step S153 and the start of the notice effect with the notice effect pattern set in the process of step S158. Set (step S159).

  This variable effect start command includes information indicating the variable effect pattern set by the process of step S153 and information indicating the variable effect pattern set by the process of step S158, and is transmitted by the transmission process of step S60. It is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. As a result, the fluctuating effect and the notice effect for which the effect pattern is determined by the effect control unit 130 are realized by the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

  Subsequent to the process of step S159, the CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of suspensions stored in the RAM 133 (step S160). Specifically, when the change start command received from the game control unit 100 is to notify the start of the symbol change related to the first special symbol determination, the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination is decremented by “1”. Update to the specified value. On the other hand, if the received change start command is for notifying the start of symbol variation related to the second special symbol determination, the number of pending special symbol determinations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[Variation effect pattern setting process by effect control unit 130]
47 to 49 are detailed flowcharts of the variation effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S152, as illustrated in FIG. 47, the CPU 131 determines that the current gaming state is the probability changing gaming state based on, for example, information included in the change start command received from the gaming control unit 100. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1531). Here, when it is determined that the game state is a probability variation gaming state (step S1531: YES), the process proceeds to step S1539 (see FIG. 48) described later.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state (step S1531: NO), for example, based on the setting information related to the reach effect included in the variation start command received from the game control unit 100, It is determined whether or not it is necessary to perform an effect with reach in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol this time (step S1532).

  When the CPU 131 determines that it is not necessary to perform the effect with reach (step S1532: NO), the CPU 131 sets a variable effect pattern of the effect without reach from the variation display of the decorative symbol to the stop display (step S1533).

  The ROM 132 stores a lossless reach effect table with respect to a change effect without a reach effect. There are three types of effect tables corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the game control unit 100, such as for 3 seconds, for 8 seconds, and for 18 seconds, as this effect table without losing reach. Yes. In step S1533, the CPU 131 selects one effect table from these effect tables based on the setting information included in the change start command. For example, when the setting information includes setting information of a variation pattern indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 8 seconds, an effect table for 8 seconds is selected.

  In each effect table, an effect random number is associated with a change effect pattern of one or more decorative symbols. Here, the variation effect pattern indicates, for example, a decorative pattern variation mode in which the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops, and the middle symbol stops last. The CPU 131 reads out a variation effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the process of step S151 from among a large number of variation effect patterns stored in the selected effect table, so that one variation relating to the variation pattern of the decorative design is performed. Select a production pattern. Thereby, the variation effect pattern of the variation effect of the non-reach effect is set.

  Following the processing of step S1533, the CPU 131 stops the determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 based on the determination symbol setting information included in the change start command. As a result, a decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is set (step S1534).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 131 determines that it is necessary to perform an effect with reach (step S1532: YES), it uses the effect table with reach or the jackpot effect table as in the process of step S1533 until the reach is established. A variation effect pattern is set (step S1535). Then, for example, on the basis of various setting information included in the change start command received from the game control unit 100, a reach symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left and right active lines when reach is established is determined (step S1536). ). Next, the CPU 131 determines a reach configuration (step S1537). Specifically, in the process of determining the reach configuration, one of the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect is selected as the reach effect to be performed immediately after the reach is established, and the SPSP reach effect is performed following the selected normal reach effect or SP reach effect. Is a process for determining whether or not to perform. In addition, since these reach effects are performed with the change display of the special symbol, the reach configuration is determined based on the change time of the special symbol. Thereby, the flow of reach production as illustrated in FIG. 6 is determined.

  Here, the case has been described where the reach effect pattern is determined by performing three processes in the order of steps S1535 to S1537, but the execution order of these three processes may be another order. Further, the reach effect pattern may be determined by one process instead of performing the three processes.

  As described above, when the process of step S1537 is performed, the process proceeds to step S1534, similarly to the case where the process of step S1533 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 131 determines that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state (step S1531: YES), the CPU 131 executes the following process in order to execute the variation effect corresponding to the battle effect mode.

  That is, as illustrated in FIG. 48, the CPU 131 determines whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” based on the symbol setting information included in the change start command (step S1539). . Here, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S1539: NO), a variation effect pattern of a non-reach effect is set (step S1540), and a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed at the end of the change effect (for example, a discoloration indicating a loss) Is set (step S1541).

  When the CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” (step S1539: YES), the jackpot symbol Y1 (see FIG. 5) is based on the symbol setting information included in the received variation start command. It is determined whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to (step S1542). Here, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S1542: YES), as described above with reference to FIG. 13, the 16R probability variation jackpot of 7 symbols is finally displayed. An effect route related to the battle reach effect is selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (step S1543). Specifically, for example, a table that associates the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect route of the battle reach effect related to the 16R probability variation jackpot is stored in the ROM 132 in advance, and the variation start command received from the game control unit 100 is stored. By reading out the effect route corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the setting information included, the one effect route related to the 16R probability variation jackpot is selected. Thus, when an effect route is selected, the information is set in the RAM 133 as setting information. Although detailed description is omitted, by performing the processing of step S1543, it is also determined which character KI or character GR of the own tag team will perform the battle.

  Next, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the selected effect route includes a repetitive striking effect (see FIG. 13K) based on the effect route setting information set in the RAM 133 in the process of step S1543 (step S1543). S1544). Here, when it is determined that the repeated hitting effect is not included (step S1544: NO), the process proceeds to step S1546 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the selected effect route includes a repeated hit effect (step S1544: YES), the CPU 131 sets a repeat hit effect pattern and sets the setting information in the RAM 133 (step S1545). Specifically, after performing the repeated hit effect, the 7 symbols are finally aligned and the 16R probability variation jackpot is notified. The success of the repeated hit effect shown in FIG. G) Production route that progresses to 7 symbols, or cut-in revival effect via the friendship revival effect (see FIG. 13 (L)) due to failure of the repeated strike effect shown in FIG. 13 (Q)). For this reason, when the former production route is selected in the process of step S1543, the CPU 131 sets a continuous production effect pattern of the successful continuous production production (see FIGS. 15B to 15D). When the latter effect route is selected, the repeated striking effect pattern of failure repeated striking effects (see FIGS. 14B to 14D) is set.

  When CPU 131 executes the process of step S1545, or when it is determined that the selected effect route does not include the repeated hit effect (step S1544: NO), the selected effect route is restored to friendship based on the selection result of step S1543. It is determined whether or not an effect is included (step S1546). If it is determined that the friendship revival effect is not included (step S1546: NO), the process proceeds to step S1548 described later.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the friendship revival effect is included (step S1546: YES), the CPU 131 sets a friendship revival effect pattern in which no friends are available and sets the setting information in the RAM 133 (step S1547). In this embodiment, the fact that friends are gathered in the friendship revival effect (see FIG. 13 (L)) means that RUB is won, and as is clear from the notation of FIG. Is set, the friendship revival effect pattern that does not have friends is set, and the setting information is set in the RAM 133. In addition, in the friendship revival production pattern where all the friends are not gathered (not in a state where all five people gathered), the production pattern in which only one friend is finally gathered, and the production pattern in which two friends are finally gathered, An effect pattern in which three friends are finally gathered and an effect pattern in which four friends are finally gathered are prepared, and the CPU 131 performs, for example, an effect lottery using random numbers, and any one of these effect patterns Select.

  When the CPU 131 executes the process of step S1547 or determines that the friendship revival effect is not included (step S1546: NO), based on the selection result of step S1543, the battle reach effect by the currently selected effect route is It is determined whether or not a cut-in restoration effect (see FIG. 13Q) is included (step S1548). Here, when it is determined that the cut-in revival effect is not included (step S1548: NO), a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed at the end of the current variation effect (here, seven symbols indicating the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1). And the setting information is set in the RAM 133 (step S1549).

  If the CPU 131 determines that the cut-in revival effect is included (step S1548: YES), the CPU 131 acquires a random number for character determination and stores it in the RAM 133 (step S1551). This character determination random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the change start command is received as the character determination random number.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1551, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the second special symbol determination that is held includes what will be determined to be the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. (Step S1552). Specifically, every time a hold command is received, the advance determination information included in the hold command is stored in the RAM 133, whereas when the hold is digested, the advance determination information corresponding to the hold is discarded. The CPU 131 determines whether or not the prior determination information related to the second special symbol determination currently stored in the RAM 133 indicates a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1.

  Since the process of step S1552 is performed when it is determined in the process of step S1542 that the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 is substantially, there is a holding sequence for the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. It can be said that this is a process for determining whether or not it occurs.

  If the CPU 131 determines that there is no 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination being held (step S1554: NO), the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table (See FIG. 19A) is read from the ROM 132 and set in the RAM 133 (step S1553). Then, based on the selection result of step S1543, it is determined whether or not the battle character of the own tag team performing the battle with the enemy tag team is the character KI (step S1554).

  When CPU 131 determines that the battle character is character KI (step S1554: YES), CPU 131 selects character GR or character ME (step S1555). Specifically, the character GR or character ME is selected from the 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in character determination table as the suggestion character type corresponding to the character KI that is the battle character and the character determination random number acquired in the process of step S1551. By reading, character GR or character ME is selected.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the battle character of the own tag team is not the character KI (step S1554: NO), that is, when the battle character is the character GR, the character KI, the character ME, or the character YU is selected (step S1558). ). Specifically, the character KI, the character ME, or the character YU is 16R × 1 suggestion cut-in as the suggestion character type corresponding to the character GR that is a battle character and the character determination random number acquired in the process of step S1551. By reading from the character determination table, the character KI, character ME, or character YU is selected.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 131 determines that there is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination being held (step S1552: YES), the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character The determination table (see FIG. 19B) is read from the ROM 132 and set in the RAM 133 (step S1557).

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 19B, when a 16R probability variable jackpot rendition corresponding to jackpot symbol Y1 occurs, regardless of whether the battle character is character KI or character GR, character MA Or character YU will appear in the cut-in revival stage.

  When the CPU 131 performs the process of step S1557, it reads out the character MA or the character YU from the 16R × 2 suggestion cut-in character determination table as the suggested character type corresponding to the character determination random number acquired in the process of step S1551. , Character MA or character YU is selected (step S1558).

  As described above, when the process of step S1555, the process of step S1556, or the process of step S1558 is performed, the process proceeds to step S1549 as in the case where “NO” is determined in the process of step S1548.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the current fluctuation is not the 16R probability variation big hit corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S1542: NO), the fluctuation start received from the game control unit 100 is exemplified as shown in FIG. Based on the symbol setting information included in the command, it is determined whether or not the current variation becomes RUB (step S1560). Here, when it is determined that the current variation becomes RUB (step S1560: YES), as described above with reference to FIG. 13, based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command, the RUB symbol is finally obtained. An effect route related to the battle reach effect in which (the number “RUSH” is superimposed on the numeral decoration symbol) is displayed is selected (step S1561).

  Specifically, for example, a table in which the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect route of the battle reach effect relating to the RUB are stored in advance in the ROM 132 and included in the variation start command received from the game control unit 100. By reading the effect route corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the setting information, one effect route related to the RUB is selected. Thus, when an effect route is selected, the information is set in the RAM 133 as setting information. Further, similarly to the processing in step S1543 (see FIG. 48), it is also determined which character KI or character GR of the own tag team performs the battle.

  Subsequent to step S1561, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the selected effect route includes a repeated hit effect (see FIG. 13K) based on the selection result of step S1561 (step S1562). Here, if it is determined that the repeated hitting effect is not included (step S1562: NO), the process proceeds to step S1564 described later.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the selected effect route includes a repeated hit effect (step S1562: YES), the CPU 131 sets a repeated hit effect pattern for the failed repeated hit effect (see FIGS. 14B to 14D) (step S1563). Here, the reason for setting the repeated hitting effect pattern of the failure hitting effect is, as is apparent from the notation of FIG. 13, the RUB symbol display (here, FIG. 13) via the repeated hitting effect (see FIG. 13K). This is because it is necessary to end the repeated striking effect in failure in order for the effect to proceed to (M) RUB symbol display).

  When CPU 131 executes the process of step S1563, or when it is determined that the selected effect route does not include the repeated hit effect (step S1562: NO), the selected effect route is restored to friendship based on the selection result of step S1561. It is determined whether or not an effect is included (step S1564). If it is determined that the friendship revival effect is not included (step S1564: NO), the process proceeds to step S1566 described later.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the friendship revival effect is included (step S1564: YES), the CPU 131 sets a friendship revival effect pattern in which all the friends are together and sets the setting information in the RAM 133 (step S1565). In addition, the friendship revival production pattern where all the friends are here is set, as apparent from the notation of FIG. 13, the friendship revival production (see FIG. 13 (L)) This is a case where the production progresses to the symbol display (see FIG. 13 (N)), the special symbol display (see FIG. 13 (P)) and the cut-in restoration effect (see FIG. 13 (Q)). This is because in the case of winning the RUB, it is necessary to successfully produce the friendship revival effect and advance the effect to the RUB symbol display of FIG.

  In addition, in the friendship revival production pattern in which all the members are together, the pattern is that one member is added and then all five members are gathered together, and after the two members have gathered, the remaining three members gather to gather all five members. A plurality of patterns are prepared, including a pattern with a uniform pattern, and the CPU 131 performs an effect lottery using a random number, for example, and selects one of these effect patterns.

  When CPU 131 executes the process of step S1565 or determines that it does not include the friendship revival effect (step S1564: NO), CPU 131 performs the battle reach effect on the currently selected effect route based on the selection result of step S1561. If it is found, it is determined whether or not a help combination appears at some timing (step S1566). That is, it is determined whether or not the current production route includes a help combination appearance production (see FIG. 13I).

  If the CPU 131 determines that the help combination does not appear (step S1566: NO), the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the current variation effect (here, a decorative symbol other than the seven symbols on which the characters “RUSH” are superimposed) And the setting information is set in the RAM 133 (step S1567).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 131 determines that a help combination appears (step S1566: YES), the CPU 131 acquires a combination determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133 (step S1568). The combination determination random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the change start command is received as the combination determination random number.

  Subsequent to step S1568, the CPU 131 reads the help combination determination table (see FIG. 25A) from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133 (step S1569). Then, the combination corresponding to the RUB type is selected and the combination information is set (step S1570). Specifically, after setting the help combination determination table in the RAM 133, the RUB type specified by the symbol setting information included in the received change start command and the combination determination random number acquired in the process of step S1568. One of the combinations is selected by reading the corresponding combination type from the help combination determination table. Then, one of the three types of tag teams appears in the help combination appearance effect during the battle reach production, and information indicating the tag team is set in the RAM 133 as combination information. When the process of step S1570 is performed, the process proceeds to step S1567 described above.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 131 determines that the current fluctuation does not become the RUB (step S1560: NO), that is, if any of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 (see FIG. 5) is to be stopped and displayed, the fluctuation starts. Based on the setting information of the variation pattern included in the command, as described above with reference to FIG. 13, the effect route relating to the battle reach effect that finally displays the special symbol is selected (step S1572).

  Next, based on the selection result of step S1572, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the selected effect route includes a continuous hit effect (see FIG. 13K) (step S1573). Here, if it is determined that the repeated hitting effect is not included (step S1573: NO), the process proceeds to step S1575 described later.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the selected effect route includes a repeated hit effect (step S1573: YES), the CPU 131 sets a repeated hit effect pattern for the failed repeated hit effect (see FIGS. 14B to 14D) (step S1574). As is clear from the notation of FIG. 13, the failure effect pattern is set because the success of the consecutive hit effect (see FIG. 13 (K)) is a 16R probability variation jackpot with 7 symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1. Meaning, if any of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is stopped and displayed at the end of the current change, go to special symbol display (see FIG. 13C) or friendship revival effect (see FIG. 13L) This is because the production needs to be advanced.

  When CPU 131 executes the process of step S1574, or when it is determined that the selected effect route does not include the repeated hit effect (step S1573: NO), the selected effect route is restored to friendship based on the selection result of step S1572. It is determined whether or not an effect is included (step S1575). If it is determined that the friendship revival effect is not included (step S1575: NO), the process proceeds to step S1567.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the friendship revival effect is included (step S1575: YES), it sets a friendship revival effect pattern in which all the friends are not aligned (step S1576), as in the process of step S1547 (see FIG. 48). In addition, since the friendship revival effect where all the friends are together means winning of the RUB, here, the friendship revival effect pattern where all the friends are not aligned is set.

  When the process of step S1576 is executed, or when it is determined that the friendship revival effect is not included (step S1575: NO), the process proceeds to step S1567 described above.

  As described above, when the determination result of the special symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state is “big hit”, the CPU 131 sets the production route (the order of the production) related to the battle reach production according to the type of the big jackpot. And the battle reach effect mentioned above based on FIGS. 13-19 is implement | achieved by transmitting the change effect start command containing the setting information of this effect route to the image sound control part 140 and the lamp | ramp control part 150. FIG. become.

[Opening command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 50 is a detailed flowchart of the opening command reception process in step S23 of FIG.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control unit 100 is an opening command (step S22: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 50, whether or not the current jackpot game is due to the first hit. Is determined (step S231). For example, when a variation stop command is received indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination in the normal gaming state is “big hit”, it is possible to determine that the current big hit is due to the first hit. Therefore, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is due to the first hit based on whether or not the opening command is received after receiving such a change stop command.

  If the CPU 131 determines that the current jackpot game is due to the first hit (step S231: YES), the CPU 131 sets an opening effect pattern for the first hit and sets the setting information in the RAM 133 (step S232).

  When the CPU 131 determines that the current jackpot game is not due to the first hit (step S231: NO), that is, the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and the current jackpot game is started. In this case, for example, based on information indicating the type of jackpot included in the opening command, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S233).

  When the CPU 131 determines that the current jackpot is the 16R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S233: YES), the CPU 131 sets an opening effect pattern dedicated to 16R probability variation jackpot with 7 symbols, and stores the setting information in the RAM 133. (Step S234).

  If the CPU 131 determines that the current jackpot is not a 16R probability variable jackpot (step S233: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not the current jackpot is an RUB based on information indicating the type of jackpot included in the opening command. (Step S235). Here, when it is determined that the current jackpot is not RUB (step S235: YES), that is, when any of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is stopped and displayed, an opening effect pattern for suggesting a probable fall is set. The setting information is set in the RAM 133 (step S236).

  When the CPU 131 determines that the current jackpot is RUB (step S235: YES), the CPU 131 determines whether or not a help combination has appeared during the battle reach performance (step S237). Specifically, a battle reach effect including a help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 13 (I)) was performed during the fluctuating effect related to the second special symbol determination that triggered the jackpot game this time. In this case, the RAM 133 stores information indicating that the help combination appearance effect has been performed and the tag team that has appeared in the help combination appearance effect (hereinafter also referred to as “combination information”) (see FIG. 49, step S1570). Then, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a help combination has appeared during battle reach production based on whether or not such combination information is stored in the RAM 133.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the help combination has not appeared during the battle reach production (step S237: NO), that is, when the character KI wins a single and the jackpot game related to the RUB is performed (FIG. 13 (D ) And (E)), or when all the members gather to play the RUB jackpot game (see FIGS. 13L and 13M), the following processing is performed. Thus, the tag team that performs the round number suggestion effect during the opening period is determined as one of the four types of tag teams.

  First, the CPU 131 acquires a combination initial determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133 (step S238). The combination initial determination random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the opening command as the combination initial determination random number.

  Following the processing of step S238, the CPU 131 reads the OP combination initial determination table (see FIG. 25B) from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133 (step S239), selects the combination corresponding to the RUB type, and stores it in the RAM 133. Combination information is set (step S240). Specifically, after setting the OP combination initial determination table, the RUB type specified by the information indicating the type of jackpot included in the received opening command, and the combination initial determination random number acquired in the process of step S238 By reading the corresponding combination type from the OP combination initial determination table, one of the four tag teams is selected as the combination. Then, combination information that can specify the selected combination is generated and set in the RAM 133. The combination information is generated in this way because the combination information is not stored in the RAM 133 because the process of step S1570 (see FIG. 49) has not been performed.

  By the way, the team “Muscle Brothers” suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R” and the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “ It is the highest tag team that denies that it is “6R”. For this reason, when a tag team other than the team “Muscle Brothers” appears as a help combination during the battle reach production, as described above with reference to FIGS. A promotion lottery to determine whether or not to be promoted is performed, and the tag team appearing in the opening period is changed to the team “Muscle Brothers” according to the lottery result.

  For this reason, when the CPU 131 determines that a help combination has appeared during the battle reach effect, the CPU 131 acquires a combination redetermining random number and stores it in the RAM 133 (step S241). The combination redetermination random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the opening command as the combination redetermination random number.

  Following the processing of step S241, the CPU 131 reads out the OP combination redetermination table corresponding to the combination (tag team) that appeared during the battle reach effect from the ROM 132 and sets it in the RAM 133 (step S242). Specifically, based on the combination information set in the RAM 133 in the process of step S1570 (see FIG. 49), the tag team that appeared in the help combination appearance effect is specified. Then, an OP combination redetermination table corresponding to the identified tag team is set. Here, if the identified tag team is the team “Danger”, the Danger OP combination redetermination table (see FIG. 26) is set. If the identified tag team is the team “superman combination”, the super combination OP combination redetermination table (see FIG. 27) is set. When the identified tag team is the team “20 million horsepower”, the 20 million horsepower OP combination redetermination table (see FIG. 28) is set.

  Next, the CPU 131 selects a combination corresponding to the RUB type, and updates the combination information (step S243). Specifically, the OP combination type corresponding to the RUB type specified by the information indicating the type of jackpot included in the received opening command and the combination redetermination random number acquired in the process of step S241 is set in step S242. One of the combinations is selected by reading from the OP combination redetermination table set in the process. The combination information is updated such that the combination indicated by the combination information stored in the RAM 133 indicates the combination selected here.

  As is clear from the notations of FIGS. 26 to 28, a tag team different from the team “Muscle Brothers” may be selected again as a combination, so even if the process of step S243 is performed, the combination information The combination indicated by may not change.

  When the CPU 131 executes the process of step S232, executes the process of step S234, executes the process of step S236, executes the process of step S240, or executes the process of step S243, the opening An opening command including setting information related to performance is set in the RAM 133 (step S244).

  For example, when a jackpot game related to RUB is started from now on, the CPU 131 sets an opening command including the latest combination information as the setting information in the RAM 133. This opening command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the transmission process of step S60. Thereby, the opening production in which the tag team corresponding to the combination information performs the round number suggestion production is started.

[Image Sound Control Processing by Image Sound Control Unit 140]
Hereinafter, the image sound control process executed by the image sound control unit 140 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the image sound control process executed by the image sound control unit 140.

  Similar to the timer interrupt process performed by the game control unit 100, the CPU 141 of the image sound control unit 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 51 at regular intervals. Note that the processing performed by the image sound control unit 140 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 51 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the CPU 141 based on a program stored in the ROM 142.

  First, the CPU 141 executes a command reception process that performs a process according to the command from the effect control unit 130 (step S91). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S91, the CPU 141 determines whether or not a jackpot game is being played based on, for example, the reception status of a command from the effect control unit 130 (step S94). For example, it is possible to determine that the game is a jackpot game during the period from the reception of the opening command from the effect control unit 130 to the reception of the variable effect start command. On the other hand, if it is in a state where the change effect start command and the change effect end command are alternately received from the effect control unit 130, it can be determined that the jackpot game is not being played. If it is determined that the game is not a jackpot game (step S94: NO), the process proceeds to step S96 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the game is a jackpot game (step S94: YES), the CPU 141 executes a process during the jackpot game (step S95). The processing during the jackpot game will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the process of step S95 is executed or when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (step S94: NO), the CPU 141 determines whether or not the variation effect in the probability variation gaming state is being performed (step S96). Specifically, since the variable effect start command received from the effect control unit 130 includes information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable effect start command including information indicating the probability variable gaming state is used. Whether or not a variation production in the probability variation gaming state is in progress based on whether or not it is during a period from reception to reception of a variation production end command instructing the end of the variation production started in accordance with this command. Judging. If it is determined that the variation effect in the probability variation gaming state is not being performed (step S96: NO), the process proceeds to step S99 described later.

  By the way, in this embodiment, in order to enable the player to easily grasp the total number of winning balls, when the variation effect is performed in the probability variation game state, the battle reach effect is not performed. As a condition, the total number of acquisitions in the continuous channel is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  For this reason, when the CPU 141 determines that the variation effect in the probability variation gaming state is being performed (step S96: YES), the CPU 141 determines, for example, whether or not reach has been established based on the rendering processing status of the effect image by VDP. (Step S97). If it is determined that reach has not been established (step S97: NO), the process proceeds to step S99.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the reach has been established (step S97: YES), in order to make the player pay attention to the battle reach effect to be started from now on, the total number of payout balls (total number of acquisitions) in the liquid crystal display 5 is displayed. The display is terminated (step S98).

  The CPU 141 executes the process of step S98, determines that the variation effect in the probability variation gaming state is not being performed (step S96: NO), or determines that the reach is not established (step S97: NO). Then, the data transmission control process is executed (step S99). Specifically, data related to image sound control performed by the image sound control unit 140 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, the effect control unit 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control unit 140 to the lamp control unit 150. Accordingly, various effect operations and the like are controlled by the lamp control unit 150 so as to be synchronized with the effect performed by the liquid crystal display 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Unit 140]
FIG. 52 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S91 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 52, the CPU 141 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 has been received (step S911). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S911: NO), the process proceeds to step S94.

  If the CPU 141 determines that the command from the effect control unit 130 has been received (step S911: YES), the icon display command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 according to the process of step S133 (see FIG. 45). It is determined whether or not (step S912). If it is determined that the command is not an icon display command (step S912: NO), the process proceeds to step S914 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is an icon display command (step S912: YES), the CPU 141 sends a drawing instruction for additionally displaying the hold icon on the liquid crystal display 5 to the VDP (step S913).

  When the CPU 141 determines that the command is not an icon display command (step S912: NO), it is determined whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 in accordance with the process of step S50 (see FIG. 42). Judgment is made (step S914). If it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S914: NO), the process proceeds to step S916 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is an operation command (step S914: YES), the CPU 141 executes an effect change generation process (step S915). Specifically, for example, when an operation command is received in a state in which the effect image illustrated in FIG. 12D is displayed, an effect image indicating that the 4R panel is attacked is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Causes the VDP to execute the processing to be displayed on the screen.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S914: NO), the CPU 141 is a variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S159 (see FIG. 46). It is determined whether or not there is (step S916). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S916: NO), the process proceeds to step S923.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is a variation effect start command (step S916: YES), the CPU 141 starts the variation effect according to the setting information included in the variation effect start command (step S917). Specifically, the liquid crystal display 5 sends a drawing instruction for performing an effect display of a variation effect or a battle reach effect to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting an effect sound from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. Send to acoustic DSP. Then, through this process, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game is started (step S918). The start of the probability variation game means that the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the probability variation game state at the end of the jackpot game and the first variation effect is started. If it is determined that the probability variation game is not started (step S918: NO), the process proceeds to step S920 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the probability variation game is started (step S918: YES), the CPU 141 starts displaying the total number of payout balls (total number of winning) (step S919). The display of the payout generic number of balls is ended by the process of step S98 (see FIG. 51) triggered by the establishment of reach, as described above.

  When the CPU 141 executes the process of step S919 or determines that the probability variation game is not started (step S918: NO), for example, based on information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 included in the variable effect start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the short-time gaming state is ended (step S920). The RAM 143 of the image sound control unit 140 stores the total number of payout balls that indicates the total number of prize balls that have been paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the big prize opening 13 during the continuous game. If it is determined that the short-time gaming state has ended (step S920: YES), the total number of payout balls is reset to “0” (step S921).

  If the CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S916: NO), the variation effect end when the command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 in accordance with the process of step S20 (see FIG. 43). It is determined whether it is a command (step S923). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not the variation effect end command (step S923: NO), the process proceeds to step S925 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is a variation effect end command (step S923: YES), the CPU 141 ends the variation effect being executed (step S924). Specifically, VDP is instructed to end the effect display of the fluctuation effect and battle reach effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 5, and the sound DSP is notified of the end of the output of the effect sound from the speaker 24 accompanying the effect display. Instruct. By performing the process in step S924, the decorative symbol suggesting the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S923: NO), the opening effect start transmitted from the effect control unit 130 in response to the process of step S245 (see FIG. 50) is received. It is determined whether it is a command (step S925). If it is determined that the received command is not an opening effect start command (step S925: NO), the process proceeds to step S927 described later.

  When CPU 141 determines that the received command is an opening effect start command (step S925: YES), CPU 141 starts the opening effect according to the setting information included in the opening effect start command (step S926). Specifically, a drawing instruction for performing the effect display of the opening effect is sent to the VDP on the liquid crystal display 5, and an output instruction for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 24 is sent to the sound DSP along with the effect display. . When the setting information included in the opening effect start command relates to RUB, a round number suggesting effect in which any of the four types of tag teams suggests the number of rounds is executed as part of the opening effect.

  When CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an opening effect start command (step S925: NO), the command is transmitted from effect control unit 130 in response to the process of step S26 (see FIG. 44). It is determined whether the command is a start command (step S927). If it is determined that the received command is not an in-round production start command (step S927: NO), the process proceeds to step S930 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is an in-round effect start command (step S927: YES), the CPU 141 executes an in-round effect start process (step S928). This round production start process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an effect start command during the round (step S927: NO), the ending effect is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 in response to the process of step S28 (see FIG. 44). It is determined whether it is a start command (step S930). If it is determined that the received command is not an ending effect start command (step S930: NO), the process proceeds to step S933 described later.

  When CPU 141 determines that the received command is an ending effect start command (step S930: YES), CPU 141 executes an ending effect process (step S931). The ending effect process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an ending effect start command (step S930: NO), the winning notification command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 according to the process of step S30 (see FIG. 44). It is determined whether or not (step S933). If it is determined that the received command is not a winning notification command (step S933: NO), the process proceeds to step S94.

  If the CPU 141 determines that the received command is a winning notification command (step S933: YES), for example, based on whether or not the effect being executed is an effect related to the jackpot game, is the jackpot game being played? It is determined whether or not (step S934). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (step S934: NO), the process proceeds to step S94.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the game is a jackpot game (step S934: YES), it is determined whether or not the received winning notification command notifies that the place where the game ball has won is the big winning opening 13 or not. Judgment is made (step S935). Here, if the winning notification command does not notify that the place where the game ball has won is the big winning opening 13 (step S935: NO), the process proceeds to step S94.

  If the CPU 141 determines that the received winning notification command is a notification that the place where the game ball has been won is the big winning opening 13 (step S935: YES), the CPU 141 updates the number of winning balls that are paid this time ( Step S936). Specifically, the RAM 143 stores the present payout ball number indicating the total number of award balls that have been paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 13 during the current jackpot game. The CPU 141 updates the current payout winning ball number so that the current payout winning ball number becomes a value obtained by adding “15” corresponding to the special winning opening 13.

[In-round effect processing by the image sound control unit 140]
FIG. 53 is a detailed flowchart of the in-round effect start process in step S928 of FIG. When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is an in-round production start command (step S927: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 53, the CPU 141 determines whether or not the first round game is started. (Step S 9281). Specifically, for example, the round game of the first round starts based on whether or not the received in-round effect start command is the first in-round effect start command received after receiving the opening effect start command. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the first round game is not started (step S 9281: NO), the process proceeds to step S 9289 described later.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the first round game is started (step S 9281: YES), the CPU 141 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game corresponding to the first hit (step S 9282). For example, when a variation stop command is received indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination in the normal gaming state is “big hit”, it is possible to determine that the current big hit is due to the first hit. For this reason, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game corresponding to the first win based on whether or not such a change stop command is received before receiving the production start command during the round. to decide.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the current jackpot game is a jackpot game corresponding to the first hit (step S 9282: YES), the CPU 141 starts a dedicated effect for the first hit (step S 9283). Specifically, the liquid crystal display 5 sends a drawing instruction for performing the effect display of the exclusive effect for the first hit to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. Send to acoustic DSP.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 141 determines that the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game corresponding to the initial hit (step S9292: NO), for example, based on information indicating the type of the jackpot of this time included in the opening effect start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is a 16R probability variation jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S9284).

  If the CPU 141 determines that the current jackpot game is a 16R jackpot game (step S9284: YES), the CPU 141 starts a 16R jackpot-specific effect during the round (step S9285). Specifically, the liquid crystal display 5 sends a drawing instruction for performing the effect display of the 16R jackpot dedicated round effect to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. To the acoustic DSP.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the current jackpot game is not a 16R jackpot game (step S9284: NO), the CPU 141 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game related to the RUB (step S9286). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot game related to RUB (step S9286: YES), a dedicated effect by OP combination is started (step S9287). Specifically, when the jackpot game of this time is a jackpot game related to RUB, an effect control command 130 is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 that includes information indicating a combination in which the round number suggestion effect is performed during the opening period. . For this reason, CPU141 specifies the combination (tag team) used for the production during a round based on the information contained in the production start command during a round, and starts the exclusive production in which the identified combination appears. That is, a drawing instruction for performing the effect display of the dedicated effect is sent to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 24 is sent to the sound DSP along with the effect display.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 141 determines that the current jackpot game is not a RUB jackpot game (step S9286: NO), any of the jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 this time. Since the jackpot game is started, an effect suggesting a probable fall is started as an effect during the round (step S9288). In other words, a drawing instruction for performing an effect display indicating a probable fall is sent to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting an effect sound from the speaker 24 is sent to the sound DSP along with the effect display.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, a round number suggestion image indicating the number of rounds in the current long open round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 with respect to the big hits other than the RUB among the big hits having a substantial R number of “4” or more. I am going to do that.

  The CPU 141 executes the process of step S9285, executes the process of step S9287, executes the process of step S9288, or determines that it is not the start of the first round game (step S9261: NO). For example, based on information indicating the type of jackpot included in the opening effect start command, it is determined whether or not the actual round number of the jackpot game is “4” or more (step S9289). If it is determined that the actual number of rounds is not “4” or more (step S9289: NO), the process proceeds to step S94.

  If the CPU 141 determines that the actual number of rounds is “4” or more (step S9289: YES), the CPU 141 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game related to the RUB (step S9290). If it is determined that the game is a jackpot game related to RUB, the process proceeds to step S94.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the game is not a jackpot game related to RUB (step S9290: NO), the CPU 141 executes round number display update processing (step S9291). Specifically, when the current round game is the first round game, a round number suggestion image indicating that is newly displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and when the second round or later, The display of the round number suggestion image is updated so that the round number indicated by the round number suggestion image displayed during the previous round game becomes a value obtained by adding “1”.

[Effect processing during jackpot game by image sound control unit 140]
FIG. 54 is a detailed flowchart of the big hit game processing in step S95 of FIG. When the CPU 141 determines that the game is a big hit game (step S94: YES), for example, based on whether or not the process of step S936 (see FIG. 52) has been executed, the number of current payout balls stored in the RAM 143 is determined. Whether or not has been updated is determined (step S951). If it is determined that the number of payout balls this time has not been updated (step S951: NO), the process proceeds to step S96 (see FIG. 51).

  When the CPU 141 determines that the number of payout balls this time has been updated (step S951: YES), for example, based on the information included in the opening effect start command, the actual round number of the jackpot game currently being executed is “4”. It is determined whether or not it is greater than or equal to (step S952). If it is determined that the actual number of rounds is not “4” or more (step S952: NO), the process proceeds to step S96.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the actual number of rounds is “4” or more (step S952: YES), the current acquisition number image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 during the round game (see, for example, FIG. 8A). Then, the display of the current acquired number image is updated so as to indicate the latest current paid-out winning ball number stored in the RAM 143 (step S953).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S953, the CPU 141 determines whether or not the current payout prize ball number stored in the RAM 143 has reached a predetermined number (“2000” in the present embodiment) stored in the ROM 142. (Step S954). If it is determined that the number of payout balls this time has not reached the predetermined number (step S954: NO), the process proceeds to step S96.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the number of payout balls this time has reached a predetermined number (step S954: YES), the CPU 141 causes the VDP and the sound DSP to execute a predetermined number reaching suggestion effect (step S955). Thereby, for example, the effect display illustrated in FIG. 10B is realized.

[Ending Effect Processing by Image Sound Control Unit 140]
By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is shifted to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, an additional effect (for example, see FIG. 10) regarding the number of winning prize balls is performed in the ending period in the jackpot game. However, this addition effect requires three pieces of information.

  The first information is “currently paid out prize ball number” indicating the total number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the big prize opening 13 in the current jackpot game. For example, in FIG. 10, “2430” shown in (C) of FIG.

  The second information is an “old total number of winnings” that indicates the total number of winning balls that have been paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game before the end of the previous jackpot game. is there. For example, in FIG. 10, “600” shown in FIG. 10D corresponds to this “old total number of acquisitions”.

  The third information is “total number of acquisitions” obtained by adding “current acquisition number” and “old total acquisition number”. For example, in FIG. 10, “3030” (= 600 + 2430) shown in (F) of FIG. 10 corresponds to this “total number of acquisitions”.

  Hereinafter, processing performed at the start time of the ending period of the jackpot game in order to perform the addition effect based on these three pieces of information will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 55 is a detailed flowchart of the ending effect process in step S931 in FIG. The RAM 143 of the image sound control unit 140 stores “current acquisition number” and “total acquisition number”. This “total earned number” is not updated when a round game is being performed, but is updated by adding the “currently earned number” when the final round game ends and the ending period starts. Will be. On the other hand, in order to perform the combined effect, the “old total number of acquisitions” that is the second information is required. For this reason, it is necessary to retain the “total number of acquisitions” before the update as the “old total acquisition number”.

  Therefore, if the CPU 141 determines that the command received from the effect control unit 130 is an ending effect start command (step S930: YES), first, as illustrated in FIG. In order to obtain, the “total number of payout balls” stored in the RAM 143 and indicating the total number of winnings up to the end of the previous jackpot game is stored in the RAM 143 as the “total number of old payout balls” (step) S9311). As a result of the processing in step S9311, when the combined effect shown in FIG. 10 is performed, “600” (see FIG. 10D) is stored in the RAM 143 as the “total number of old payout balls”. .

  Next, in order to obtain the third information, the CPU 141 adds “currently awarded prize balls” to the “total paid prize balls” stored in the RAM 143 to obtain “total awarded prize balls”. Is updated (step S9312). When the combined effect shown in FIG. 10 is performed by performing the process of step S9312, “3030” (= 2430 + 600) (see FIG. 10F) is stored in the RAM 143 as the “total number of payout balls”. Will be remembered.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when the jackpot game is performed according to the jackpot that will shift to the battle effect mode described above or the effect in the battle effect mode will continue, the ending period of the jackpot game In the middle, for example, based on FIG. 8 and FIG. For this reason, the CPU 141 executes the following processing in order to realize such control.

  That is, following the processing of step S9312, the CPU 141 shifts to the probability change gaming state after the current jackpot game is ended based on the information indicating the gaming state after the jackpot game is included in the received ending effect start command, for example. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S9313). If it is determined that the game state does not shift to the probability variation gaming state (step S9313: NO), the process proceeds to step S9318 described later.

  When it is determined that the CPU 141 shifts to the probability change gaming state after the end of the current jackpot game (step S9313: YES), the actual round number of the current jackpot game is “4” as in the process of step S952 (see FIG. 54). It is determined whether or not it is greater than or equal to (step S9314). In other words, during the round game, it is determined whether or not the current number-of-acquisition image corresponding to the number of current paid-out prize balls is displayed. If it is determined that the actual round number is not equal to or greater than “4” (step S9314: NO), the process proceeds to step S9318.

  This is because, if the number of images acquired this time is not displayed over a plurality of long open round games, the above-mentioned combined effects are not performed in the ending period after the end of the long open round games. It is to make it.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the actual round number of the big hit game is “4” or more (step S9314: YES), the CPU 141 sets the setting information of the combined effect in the RAM 143 (step S9315). Specifically, the CPU 141 stores the “old paid out total number of balls” (corresponding to the second information) stored in the RAM 143 in the process of step S9311, and the “current paid out number of balls” stored in the RAM 143 ( (Corresponding to the first information) and the “total number of payout balls” (corresponding to the third information) updated in the process of step S9312 are set in the RAM 143 as setting information of the total information.

  By starting the ending effect based on the setting information set in this way, the combined effects exemplified in FIGS. 10C to 10F are realized.

  Next, the CPU 141 determines whether or not the total number of payout balls after the combined effect (the total number of payout balls updated in the process of step S9312) exceeds any of a plurality of prescribed numbers stored in the ROM 142. Determination is made (step S9316). In the present embodiment, a plurality of numerical values serving as milestones such as “2500”, “5000”, “7500”, and “10000” are stored in advance in the ROM 142 as the prescribed numbers. In the process of step S9316, the CPU 141 first specifies a specified number that is larger than the “total number of old payout balls” stored in the process of step S9311, from the plurality of specified numbers. For example, when the “old paid-out total number of winning balls” is “600” (see, for example, FIG. 10D), “2500”, “5000”, “7500”, and “10000” are specified as the specified numbers. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a specified number smaller than the “total number of payout balls” updated in the process of step S9312. Based on the determination result, a plurality of specified numbers are determined. It is determined whether any of the above has been exceeded. For example, when the total number of payouts updated in the process of step S9312 is “3030” (see, for example, FIG. 10F), the specified number “ What did not exceed 2500 "is in a state exceeding the specified number" 2500 "at the end of this jackpot game. For this reason, in this case, it is determined that one of a plurality of specified numbers (here, “2500”) has been exceeded.

  When the CPU 141 determines that any of the plurality of specified numbers has been exceeded (step S9316: YES), the CPU 141 sets setting information for the specified number excess suggestion effect in the RAM 143 (step S9317). Specifically, the specified number (“2500” in the above example) that is a determination target in the determination process of step S9316 is set in the RAM 143 as setting information. By starting the ending effect based on the setting information set in this way, the effect display illustrated in FIG. 11A is realized.

  And CPU141 sets the setting information of the production mode suggestion production which suggests the production mode after this jackpot game is complete | finished in RAM143 (step S9318), the setting information set by the process of step S9315, step S9317 The ending effect is started based on the setting information set in the processing (step S9319). Specifically, a drawing instruction for performing the effect display of the ending effect is sent to the VDP, and an output instruction for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 24 is sent to the sound DSP along with the effect display. Thereafter, the “number of current payout balls” stored in the RAM 143 is reset to “0” (step S9320).

  The image sound control unit 140 does not actually hold the “currently paid out winning ball number” as a numerical value, but receives a winning notification command from the effect control unit 130 and displays the currently acquired number image. Information indicating the updated number of updates is stored as “currently paid out winning ball number”, and the process of step S9320 is a process of clearing this information. The same applies to the “total number of payout balls”.

  Thus, when the ending effect based on the setting information set in the process of step S9315 is started, for example, a combined effect illustrated in FIGS. 10C to 10F is performed. Further, when the ending effect based on the setting information set in the process of step S9318 is started, the specified number excess suggestion effect illustrated in FIG. 11A is performed. When the ending effect is started based on the setting information set in the process of step S9318, the effect mode suggestion effect illustrated in FIG. 9B or FIG. 11B is performed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management has been described. However, in another embodiment, the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display of the total number of winning balls is appropriately updated every time a gaming ball wins a special winning opening during a special game. It was not easy to see how the total number of balls changed before and after the special game.
On the other hand, as described above, according to the present embodiment, when a long open round game is being performed, the total number of winning balls acquired by the player during the long open round game (= obtained this time) Number) is cumulatively displayed (see, for example, FIG. 10A). On the other hand, when the final long open round game is completed, an addition display is performed in which the current number of acquisitions is added to the total number of acquisitions before the current jackpot game is started (see FIG. 10F, for example) . For this reason, the player can clearly grasp how many winning balls can be won in this jackpot game, and how the total number of wins before and after this jackpot game changes You can easily grasp what happened. That is, it is possible to easily grasp how the total number of winning balls acquired has changed before and after the jackpot game.

By the way, during a long open round game, if the cumulative display of prize balls is included to include the total number of prize balls won by the player before the end of the previous jackpot game, The player cannot easily grasp the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in the game.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, during the round game, the cumulative display of prize balls is performed so as not to include the total number of prize balls acquired by the player until the previous jackpot game ends (for example, As shown in FIG. 12 (F), the player can easily grasp the total number of prize balls obtained during the round game of the current jackpot game.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is, for example, one type and two types of mixed type pachinko gaming machine and a revolving type gaming machine. It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  For example, when the present invention is applied to a revolving game machine, a player executes a bonus (including a so-called pseudo bonus) that allows a player to acquire a game medal, and during this bonus, the player acquires the bonus. The total number of game medals earned is cumulatively displayed, and when this bonus is completed, the total number obtained at the end of the bonus is added to the total number of game medals earned by the player with the previous bonus. A configuration in which addition display is performed is conceivable.

In the above embodiment, information indicating the place where the game ball has won is transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the image sound control unit 140 via the effect control unit 130, and the image sound control unit 140 performs cumulative display or addition display. Explained when to do.
On the other hand, when the present invention is applied to a swivel-type gaming machine, when a game combination determined by lottery is established in the game control unit, information indicating the game combination and establishment of the game combination are determined. It is conceivable that information indicating the number of paid out game medals is sent to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit performs cumulative display or addition display based on these two pieces of information.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

  As another embodiment, the production control unit 130 executes part of the processing executed in the image sound control unit 140 or the part of the processing executed in the production control unit 130 is performed by the image sound control unit. 140 may be executed. Further, the effect control unit 130 and the image sound control unit 140 are integrally configured, and the process executed in the effect control unit 130 and the process executed in the image sound control unit 150 are combined into one control unit (control board). You may make it perform.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control part 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
132 ROM
133 RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Unit 141 CPU
142 ROM
143 RAM
150 Lamp control unit 151 CPU
152 ROM
153 RAM

Claims (1)

A special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the player can acquire a game medium when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determination means;
Accumulation that can be executed to update the display of the total number of game media acquired by the player during the special game every time the game media payout opportunity is established while the special game is being performed Display means;
An arrival effect display means capable of executing an arrival effect display indicating that the predetermined threshold is reached as the total number of acquisitions displayed by the cumulative display means reaches a predetermined threshold;
At the end of the special game, an addition display in which the total number of game media acquired displayed by the cumulative display means is added to the total number of game media acquired by the player by the special game performed before the special game is executed. A gaming machine comprising a possible addition display means.

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