JP2017000294A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement nature.SOLUTION: The game machine performs, during a variable display of special symbols, a subjugation presentation for suggesting that a prescribed presentation is to be started. When the subjugation presentation is performed, a number is displayed in movable lamps. The number is continued to be displayed, while being updated along with a progress of the subjugation presentation, till the prescribed presentation is started. When the number is updated to "zero (0)," the prescribed presentation is started. If the number is displayed in red color in the movable lamps, a reliability for a big win (jackpot) is relatively higher than if the number is displayed in white color in the movable lamps.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a predetermined effect based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when it is determined whether or not to execute a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, the player's expectation that the special game will be executed based on the determination result. Various effects to be enhanced are performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of producing whether or not a special game is performed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

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

  When the start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined to execute the special game by the special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game determination means. A special game executing means for executing the special game, and an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect based on a determination result by the special game determining means, wherein the effect executing means includes a first effect. It is possible to execute the second effect after executing the first effect. The first effect is an effect suggesting that the second effect is started, and the second effect is started. The second effect is an effect in which the predetermined display is continuously performed in a manner corresponding to the progress of the first effect until the second display is started when the predetermined display is updated to a specific display. .

  According to the said invention, it is possible to improve interest property.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the attitude | position aspect of the production lever 71 Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the movable lamp 72 Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement aspect of the 1st production | presentation actor 73 Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement aspect of the 2nd production actor 74 Schematic for explaining a configuration example of the second big prize opening 19 Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 A block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. Explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern table for jackpot Explanatory drawing illustrating a variation pattern table for reach Explanatory drawing illustrating a variation pattern table for loss Explanatory drawing which illustrates the variation presentation pattern table for jackpot used when it is determined that the jackpot Explanatory drawing which illustrates the variation production pattern table for loss used when it is judged as loss An example of a zone production determination table used for jackpots An example of the zone production determination table used when lost (when reaching or not reaching) Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the subjugation production pattern determination table referred at the time of jackpot Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the subjugation production pattern determination table referred at the time of jackpot Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the subjugation production pattern determination table referred at the time of jackpot Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the subjugation production pattern determination table referred at the time of jackpot Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the subjugation effect pattern determination table referred at the time of loss When the zone effect is executed when the variation effect pattern EA2 is determined, it is determined by the zone effect lottery, and the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the second change (second time) to the zone effect (the number of enemies is red). Example of production when it is decided by lottery When the zone effect is executed when the variation effect pattern EA2 is determined, it is determined by the zone effect lottery, and the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the second change (second time) to the zone effect (the number of enemies is red). Example of production when it is decided by lottery When the zone effect is executed with the variation effect pattern EA2, it is determined by lottery, and when the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the second change (second time) to the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1), the details of the effect when it is determined by the lottery Example When the zone effect is executed with the variation effect pattern EA2, it is determined by lottery, and when the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the second change (second time) to the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1), the details of the effect when it is determined by the lottery Example A specific example of the effect when the change effect pattern EA9 is determined by lottery when the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the change effect to the pseudo-continuous effect (first time). Explanatory drawing which shows an example of an interruption production pattern determination table The figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of production when the fluctuation production pattern EA1 is selected. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of production when the fluctuation production pattern EA2 is selected. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of production when the fluctuation production pattern EA3 is selected. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of production when the fluctuation production pattern ER1 is selected. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of production when the fluctuation production pattern ER3 is selected. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA2 is selected. An example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA1 is selected. An example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific effect when the effect button 26 is not operated when the change effect pattern EA2 is selected. An example of the time chart of the production shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the concrete effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA3 is selected. An example of a time chart of production shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 52 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of fluctuation start command reception processing in step S106 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern determination processing in step S1204 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S41 of FIG. 57 is a detailed flowchart of the operation notification command reception process in step S4102 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S43 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150

  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 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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an upper plate 28 and a lower plate 29 provided below the upper plate 28. The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to a launching device (not shown). The lower plate 29 stores game balls as prize balls that are paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. A take-out button 23 is arranged close to the lower plate 29. When the player operates the take-out button 23, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are moved to the lower plate 29. It falls into a box (not shown) arranged below 29. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as a single plate.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game ball guided from the upper plate 28 to the launching device plays with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired to the upper position in region 10. The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls change along the game board 2 while changing their moving direction by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Fall. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device 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 lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device 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, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as a prize and a prize. , And a second grand prize opening 19 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. A winning can be made by entering any of the winning openings 19. 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 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 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 first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. As will be described in detail later, during the big hit game, a short open round game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the first big prize opening 13 shortly or a long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened long is executed. The

  In a short open round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened shortly, the first big prize opening 13 is opened until, for example, a condition that 0.1 seconds elapses after the first big prize opening 13 is opened. It is blocked after being maintained in a state. In the long open round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened long, for example, 29.5 seconds have passed since the first big prize opening 13 was opened, or ten games are in the first big prize opening 13. Until the condition that the ball wins is satisfied, the first large winning opening 13 is kept open and then closed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. As will be described in detail later, during the big hit game, a short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened short or a long open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened long is executed.

  In the short opening round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, for example, the second big prize opening 19 is opened until the condition that 0.1 second elapses after the second big prize opening 19 is opened. It is blocked after being maintained in a state. In the long open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened long, for example, 29.5 seconds have passed since the second big prize opening 19 was opened, or ten games in the second big prize opening 19 Until the condition that the ball wins is satisfied, the second large winning opening 19 is kept open and then closed.

  In this embodiment, the round game which opens the 1st big winning opening 13 or the 2nd big winning opening 19 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). 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 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  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 gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is 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 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 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 special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of 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 special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. The first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 have 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 “lost” The lost symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. As will be described in detail later, for example, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination in the normal gaming state is a jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is determined as one of A or B based on the symbol random number .

  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 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 gaming state display 47 displays the gaming state at the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 opens the first big prize port 13 and the second big prize port 19 during the jackpot game. Display the pattern.

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

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, an effect lever 71, a movable lamp 72, and the like for performing various effects. ing. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is provided with a first effect accessory 73 and a second effect accessory 74, and a frame lamp 37 is built in the frame member 3. Yes.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays effect images. As shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. In the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, a variation display (variation effect) of the decorative symbol 51 (see FIG. 1) is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays, for example, three columns (left column, middle column, and right column) of decorative symbols 51 made up of several sequences in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. When the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 starts changing the display of the special symbol, the left symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the left column and the middle symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the middle column The symbol and the right symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the right column are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, for example. Thereafter, in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are displayed on the active line (for example, one horizontal line). The stop display is made to notify whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” or “lost”.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the variation display state of the decoration symbol 51 is changed to “reach” after the variation display of the decoration symbol is started. Without being in the “state”, the three decorative symbols 51 that do not become a double eye may be stopped and displayed as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. Such a variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is referred to as a variation display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a losing symbol. Here, the “reach state” means, for example, that the same decorative symbol 51 as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line before all the decorative symbols 51 are stopped in response to the stop display of the jackpot symbol. (For example, it is a state where it is finely moved so as to sway in the vertical direction on the effective line), and the middle symbol fluctuates.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the variation display state of the decoration symbol 51 is reached after the variation display of the decoration symbol 51 is started. After the reach effect is executed in response to the state, the three decorative symbols 51 that do not have a doublet may be stopped and displayed as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. Here, the reach effect is an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation that the middle symbol being variably displayed in the same design as the left symbol and the right symbol will stop in the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is referred to as a “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) variable display mode when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a lost symbol.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the reach effect is executed in response to the variation display state of the decorative symbol 51 becoming the reach state. After that, the same decorative symbol 51 as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, three types of normal reach effect, SP reach effect, and SPSP reach effect are prepared as reach effect types that have different possibilities (“reliability”) of being subsequently notified of the jackpot. Yes. The “reliability” is the degree of the ratio selected when the jackpot is made, that is, the ratio of the jackpot, for all the selection ratios including the jackpot and the loss. The normal reach production is a production that has a higher reliability than the case where the decorative pattern 51 is not in the reach state, but is relatively less likely to be a big hit. Further, the SP reach production is a production with higher reliability than the normal reach production. In addition, the SPSP reach production is a production with higher reliability than the SP reach production. For example, in the normal reach effect, the left symbol and the right symbol in the reach state and the middle symbol in the variable display are displayed largely on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the normal reach effect, unlike the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect, the effect in which the player-side character (hereinafter referred to as “friend character”) and the enemy character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”) compete with each other. Not executed. In the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect, for example, an effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is executed while displaying all the decorative symbols 51 small in the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, in the SP reach effect, an effect image “SP” is displayed at the start of execution. In addition, the SPSP reach effect is such that an effect image “SPSP” is displayed at the start of execution, an effect image that engages with a stronger enemy than the SP reach effect is displayed, or an effect image for increasing the player's expectation (for example, , An effect image for suggesting reliability) is displayed. In the present embodiment, three types of normal reach effects having higher reliability in the order of N3 <N2 <N1 are prepared as normal reach effects. In addition, three types of SP reach effects with higher reliability in the order of SP3 <SP2 <SP1 are prepared as SP reach effects. As the SPSP reach production, three types of SPSP reach production in which reliability increases in the order of SPSP3 <SPSP2 <SPSP1 are prepared. SP1 to SP3 (or SPSP1 to SPSP3) have different enemy characters. For example, an enemy character appearing at SP3 is weaker than an enemy character appearing at SP1. In other embodiments, the ally characters SP1 to SP3 (or SPSP1 to SPSP3) may be different from each other, the ally character and the enemy character may be the same, and the attack technique of each character may be different.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 displays characters and items for performing a notice effect. In addition, an effect image including various display objects such as a hold display image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held and an icon corresponding to the special symbol determination being executed is displayed. Further, the letter “V” is displayed in response to the entry of a game ball into a V area 195 described later. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces an effect by sound by outputting effect sounds such as music, sound, and sound effects in synchronism with the effect display performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  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.

(Production lever 71 as a production means)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a posture aspect of the effect lever 71. As shown in FIG. 4, the effect lever 71 includes a grip portion that can be gripped by the player and support portions for supporting the grip portion at both ends of the movable lamp 72. The effect lever 71 has a “normal posture” (see FIG. 4A) in which the gripping portion is located above with reference to the position of the movable lamp 72 and a “pull-down posture” in which it is located downward (see FIG. 4C). The position of the gripping part can be changed between the two. For example, if the effect lever 71 is not in the lowered position when the operation of the movable lamp 72 is started in the hitting action effect described later, the effect lever 71 is brought into the lowered position by the driving force of the motor or the like along with the operation of the movable lamp 72. Operate. In the present embodiment, one operation pattern for operating the effect lever 71 from the normal posture to the lowered posture is prepared. In other embodiments, a plurality of operation patterns for operating the effect lever 71 from the normal posture to the lowered posture may be prepared.

  Further, for example, in various effects, a light emitting element (not shown) such as an LED built in the effect lever 71 emits light. Furthermore, the effect lever 71 is used for a vibration effect that vibrates the grip portion by operating a motor built in the grip portion.

  As will be described in detail later, the effect lever 71 is also an operation means for the player to operate.

(Movable lamp 72)
The movable lamp 72 is provided so as to be movable with respect to the frame member 3 at a position above the game board 2 and performs various effects by the movement of the movable lamp 72 and / or light. The movable lamp 72 has a “origin position” whose surface is substantially the same height as the surface of the frame member 3, and its surface protruded by a predetermined distance (for example, 13 cm) toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The position can be changed between the “protruding position”. The movable lamp 72 operates from the origin position to the protruding position by a driving force of a motor or the like, for example, during a hit determination operation effect described later. When the effect lever 71 is not in the lowered posture when the movable lamp 72 starts to move from the origin position to the protruding position, the effect lever 71 is moved to the lowered posture in accordance with the operation of the movable lamp 72. Thereafter, when it is time to return the movable lamp 72 to the origin position, the movable lamp 72 returns from the origin position to the origin position by a driving force of a motor or the like, for example. Along with this, the effect lever 71 returns from the lowered posture to the normal posture. In the present embodiment, one operation pattern for operating the movable lamp 72 from the origin position to the protruding position is prepared. In another embodiment, a plurality of operation patterns for operating the movable lamp 72 from the origin position to the protruding position may be prepared.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the movable lamp 72. The movable lamp 72 incorporates at least one (for example, five) 8-segment display (for example, a seven-segment display with a decimal point) using light emitting elements such as LEDs capable of emitting light in a single color or a plurality of colors. The 8-segment display is a display capable of expressing Arabic numerals, characters, figures, and the like by individually lighting and extinguishing eight portions (segments). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable lamp 72 can display a number of digits (for example, 5 digits).

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the present embodiment, two types of emission colors “red” and “white” are prepared as emission colors of the 8-segment display included in the movable lamp 72. Yes. By displaying red or white numbers on the movable lamp 72, an effect such as a subjugation effect described later is realized.

  Further, for example, during the jackpot game or while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the probability variation game state, the cumulative number of winning balls to be paid out to the player is displayed on the movable lamp 72 and the liquid crystal display device 5. Although the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described later, the display of the total number of prize balls on the movable lamp 72 and the liquid crystal display device 5 receives a command regarding payout of prize balls transmitted from the game control board 100. The effect control board 130 is realized by transmitting information related to the cumulative number of prize balls calculated based on this command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Note that the letter “V” may be displayed on the movable lamp 72 and the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the entry of a game ball into the V area 195 described later.

  Note that the effect lever 71 and the movable lamp 72 are decorated, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by its shape and decoration even when it is not operating (or emitting light).

  In other embodiments, the movable lamp 72 may include a display device using other technologies such as a liquid crystal display device, a dot display device, and a fluorescent display tube instead of the 8-segment display device. The control of these display devices may be performed by the lamp control board 150 in the same manner as the control of the 8-segment display (described later) in this embodiment, or the control for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 (described later). ) May be performed on the image sound control board 140 in the same manner as in FIG.

  Further, the 8-segment display included in the movable lamp 72 is not limited to red and white emission colors, and may emit light in other plural emission colors (for example, blue, green, yellow, and purple). For example, the rainbow color may be expressed by causing adjacent 8-segment displays or individual segments to emit light with different emission colors.

  The movable lamp 72 may be configured such that the surface on which the 8-segment display is arranged and the back surface, which is the surface opposite to the front surface, can be interchanged, and the surface that the player can visually recognize can be changed. In this case, the entertainment of the game can be improved by arranging decorations and light emitting elements on surfaces other than the surface and performing an effect of rotating the movable lamp 72 during the game.

(First production role 73 and second production role 74)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a director character provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode of the first effect accessory 73. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode of the second effect accessory 74. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first effector 73 and a second effector 74 that are configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and various types can be performed depending on the movement and / or light of each effector itself. The production of. For example, the first effect role 73 and the second effect role 74 incorporate a light emitting element (not shown) such as an LED, and emit light with light emission patterns corresponding to various effects.

  In the present embodiment, a member that is decorated so as to cover the periphery of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided, and when the first effector 73 and the second effector 74 are not operating, the player It is stored in a position where it cannot be visually recognized (or is difficult to visually recognize).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the first effector 73 is stored at the origin position located between the above-described member and the liquid crystal display device 5 and at the upper left of the display screen. (Refer to FIG. 6 (A)). When it is time to operate the first effector 73, the first effector 73 unfolds downward from the origin position by the driving force of a motor or the like (see FIG. 6B), for example. Appears on the front (see FIG. 6C). Hereinafter, this appearing state (see FIG. 6C) is referred to as the advancement position of the first stage effect 73. At the advanced position, the first performance accessory 73 is formed in a shape that imitates the upper limb of the robot. After that, when it is time to return the first effect actor 73 to the origin position, the first effect actor 73 returns from the advanced position to the origin position by a driving force such as a motor.

  In the present embodiment, there may be an operation effect that operates the first effect object 73. The action effect that operates the first effect object 73 is executed, for example, when a reach effect that will be described later is developed or when it is notified that the jackpot is confirmed. The operation effect for operating the first effect agent 73 is that the first effect agent 73 operates from the origin position to the advanced position, and a predetermined background image (for example, on the liquid crystal display device 5 as the background of the first effect agent 73). The background image that informs the development of reach production) is displayed. When the background image is displayed and the first effect character 73 advances to the front of the display screen, the background image becomes a background that colors the periphery of the first effect character 73. In the present embodiment, one type of operation pattern is provided for causing the first effector 73 to advance from the origin position to the advance position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the operation effect for operating the second effect actor 74 is executed when the “pseudo continuous effect” is executed. In the “pseudo-continuous production”, all the decorative symbols 51 are re-variable (pseudo-variable) after the decorative symbols 51 in the form of “losing” including the decorative symbol 51 indicating the number “3” are pseudo-stopped on the effective line. It is a production to make. In another embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect may be executed by pseudo-stopping the decorative symbols 51 other than the decorative symbol 51 indicating the number “3” on the active line in a “lost” manner. Further, the pseudo continuous effect may be executed by displaying an effect image (pseudo continuous image) informing the execution of the pseudo continuous effect on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The second effect actor 74 is stored at the origin position located between the above-described member and the liquid crystal display device 5 and below the display screen (see FIG. 7A), and can be expanded in the vertical direction. Is provided. The variation display of the decoration symbol 51 is started from the state shown in FIG. 7A (the state where all the decoration symbols 51 are stopped and displayed), and the variation display of the decoration symbol 51 is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 13 seconds). Later (see FIG. 7B), the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped on the active line in a “losing” manner including the decorative symbol 51 indicating the number “3” (see FIG. 7C). When a predetermined pseudo stop period (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, an operation effect for operating the second effect actor 74 is executed B (see FIGS. 7D and 7E), and a pseudo continuous effect is executed. (See FIG. 7F). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the operation effect for operating the second effect agent 74 is that the second effect agent 74 operates from the origin position to the advanced position, and the liquid crystal display device 5 is used as the background of the second effect agent 74. The background image for notifying (or suggesting) the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed. When the background image is displayed and the second effect agent 74 advances to the front of the display screen, the background image becomes a background that colors the periphery of the second effect agent 74. When it is time to operate the second effect agent 74, the second effect agent 74 is expanded upward from the origin position by a driving force of a motor or the like (see FIG. 7D), for example. Appears on the front (see FIG. 7E). Hereinafter, this appearing state (see FIG. 7E) is referred to as the advance position of the second stage effect 74. In the advanced position, the second effect role 74 is formed in a shape that imitates a robot. After that, when it is time to return the second effect actor 74 to the origin position, the second effect actor 74 returns from the advanced position to the origin position by a driving force such as a motor. In the present embodiment, one type of operation pattern is provided for causing the second effect accessory 74 to advance from the origin position to the advance position.

  In other embodiments, the first effector 73 (or the second effector 74) may be arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize part or all of the first effect agent 73 (or the second effect agent 74). . For example, a position on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 5 that does not reduce the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 5 as much as possible may be set as the origin position of the first effector 73 (or the second effector 74). In this case, the first effector 73 (or the second effector 74) is decorated on the surface, or the light emitting elements are caused to emit light with light emission patterns corresponding to various effects. Even when the accessory 73 (or the second effect accessory 74) is not operating, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26, an effect key 27, and an effect lever 71 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26, the effect key 27, or the effect lever 71 is used for various effects in addition to being used for various setting operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Direction key 27)
The effect key 27 shown in FIG. 2 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. The production key 27 is an up key for instructing the liquid crystal display device 5 to be up, a down key for instructing the liquid crystal display device 5 to be down, a left key for instructing the liquid crystal display device 5 to be left, The right key for instructing the right with respect to the liquid crystal display device 5 is comprised.

(Direction button 26)
The effect button 26 shown in FIG. 2 is a push button for inputting operation information when operated (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.

  For example, if the effect button 26 is operated during an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 (for example, a button operation effect or a winning operation effect (effect button) described later), an effect corresponding to the operation is performed. Is executed. For example, when the effect button 26 is operated during the execution of the button operation effect, an operation effect that moves the first effect object 73 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed according to the operation.

(Production lever 71 as operating means)
As shown in FIG. 4, the effect lever 71 is an operation means that allows the player to input operation information by pulling down (operating) the grip portion. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an initial position detection sensor (not shown, for example, a non-contact type photo sensor) at a position in a normal posture (see FIG. 4A). It is determined whether or not the effect lever 71 is in the normal posture based on the detection information of the initial position detection sensor.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the position between the normal posture and the lowered posture shown in FIG. 4B (for example, a position where the gripping portion is lowered by about 2/3 of the position of the normal posture as a reference). ), An operation detection sensor (not shown) (for example, a non-contact type photo sensor) is provided. When an operation of the effect lever 71 is detected by the operation detection sensor, operation information is input.

  For example, when the effect lever 71 is operated during an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect lever 71 (for example, a winning operation effect (effect lever) described later), an effect corresponding to the operation is executed. . For example, when the effect lever 71 is operated during the execution of the winning operation effect (effect lever), the first effect agent 73 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position according to the operation, and the movable lamp 72 is moved from the origin position. A hit-determined action effect (to be described later) to be moved to the protruding position is executed.

  Here, effects that prompt the user to operate the effect buttons 26 are executed at various timings. On the other hand, the effect of prompting the operation of the effect lever 71 is executed when notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination or when notifying whether or not the game ball can easily enter the V area 195 described later during the big hit game. Is done. That is, it can be said that the effect lever 71 is an operation means used to notify the determination result of special symbol determination and the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, even when the effect lever 71 is operated instead of the effect button 26 during an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid, the same operation as when the effect button 26 is operated according to the operation. The production is executed. Also, when the effect button 26 is operated instead of the effect lever 71 during the effective period in which the operation of the effect lever 71 is valid, the same effect as when the effect lever 71 is operated according to the operation. Executed.

  In other embodiments, when the effect lever 71 is operated during the effect of prompting the operation to the effect button 26, even if an effect different from the case where the effect button 26 is operated according to the operation is executed. Good. For example, when the effect button 26 is operated during the button operation effect, it is not notified that the jackpot is determined immediately after the operation, but when the effect lever 71 is operated, the jackpot is determined immediately after the operation. It may be notified that there is. Further, when the effect lever 71 is operated during the button operation effect, a frame lamp 37 described later is emitted in a light emission color (for example, rainbow color) that is not selected when the effect button 26 is operated in accordance with the operation. May be.

[Internal configuration example of second big prize opening 19]
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration example of the second grand prize winning opening 19. As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is normally closed by the first blade member 191. On the other hand, in a round game of a predetermined round during the jackpot game (14th round in this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “14R-th”)), the first blade member 191 is operated to make the second big game. A short opening round game in which the winning opening 19 is opened short or a long opening round game in which the first blade member 191 is operated and the second large winning opening 19 is opened long is performed.

  Further, a second grand prize port switch 116, a V prize port switch 117, a discharge switch 118, a second blade member 192, and the like are provided inside the second grand prize port 19.

  The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19. The V winning opening switch 117 detects entry of a game ball into the V area 195. The discharge switch 118 detects entry of a game ball into the lost area 196. The second blade member 192 guides the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening switch 116 to the V area 195 or the loss area 196.

  When the big hit game is not being performed, the second big prize opening 19 is closed by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 8A). In contrast, after a predetermined number of round games (13 in the present embodiment) for opening the first grand prize opening 13 after the jackpot game is started, the first blade member 191 first rotates. Then, the second grand prize opening 19 is opened (see FIG. 8B). As a result, the second big prize opening 19 is temporarily changed from the difficult entry state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the easy entry state where it is easy to enter. In the state shown in FIG. 8B, the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19 is guided to the lost region 196 by the second blade member 192.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of opening of the second grand prize opening 19, the second blade member 192 opens the V region 195 for a set time (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIG. 8 (see FIG. 8C), and then returns to the closed posture (see FIG. 8B) that closes the V region 195. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening 19 is opened by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is opened by the second blade member 192, the game ball enters the V region 195 (hereinafter referred to as “V”). Also called "winning").

  As described above, in this embodiment, the V region 195 is difficult to pass through because it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the V region 195 by operating both the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 at the same time. The state temporarily changes from a state to an easily passing state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, a game ball entering the V area 195 is detected by the V winning opening switch 117. The V prize opening switch 117 has a function as a probability change switch. For this reason, when a game ball that has won the second big prize opening 19 during the big hit game is detected by the V prize opening switch 117, the probability that the big hit game will be executed after the big hit game has ended is relatively The game is controlled with a high probability state.

  As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with three types of jackpots: “per 14R short opening”, “per 14R long opening”, and “15R long opening”. . “14R round short opening per hit” is a big hit including a short opening round game in which the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 are operated in an operation mode in which entry of a game ball into the V region 195 is difficult. “Per 14R round opening” and “15R long opening” is a long opening round game in which the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 are operated in an operation mode in which a game ball can easily enter the V region 195. Including jackpot. If the winning ball is won per 14R short opening, basically the game ball does not enter the V region 195. Therefore, only after winning the 14R eye opening or 15R long opening, the above-mentioned after the big hit game ends. The game is controlled with a high probability state.

  A game ball entering the losing area 196 is detected by the discharge switch 118. A game ball that has passed through the discharge switch 118 always passes through the loss area 196.

  In another embodiment, the V prize opening switch 117 may be provided downstream of the V area 195 or in the V area 195, and the discharge switch 118 is provided downstream of the loss area 196 or in the loss area 196. It may be.

  Up to this point, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described based on FIGS. 1 to 8, but the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 8 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. For example, instead of the second blade member 192, a configuration change in which a slide member that can slide between a position where the V region 195 is closed and a position where the V region 195 is opened is provided.

[About the game flow]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game. As illustrated in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”, “probability game state”, or “time-short game state”.

  In the “normal game state”, special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that the jackpot game is determined to be relatively low, and so-called electric chew support that makes it easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 12 It is a normal gaming state where no function is given. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/110). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game will be referred to as a “low base 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 low base state, the game ball is less likely to win the second start port 12 than in the high base state, and the first start port 11 is more in play than the second start port 12. It is easy to win a prize. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state (the normal game state corresponds to this), the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  When a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the first special symbol determination is determined. A special symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed. At this time, if it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol A indicating the per 14R eye length opening or the jackpot symbol B indicating the per 14R eye opening is stopped and displayed at the same rate (50%).

  When the jackpot symbol A indicating that the 14R eye length has been released is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 9C), the jackpot game is started, and the first game as the 1st to 13th round games is started. A long open round game in which the grand prize winning opening 13 is opened long is performed 13 times. Then, after a long and short open round game that opens the second big prize opening 19 as a round game of the 14R is performed once, a short open round game that opens the first big prize opening 13 as a round game of the 15R Is performed once. When the 14R eye-open round game is performed, the player can easily enter the game ball into the V region 195. For this reason, when the game ball passes the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) and enters the V area 195, after the jackpot game is finished, until the special symbol determination is performed 160 times, for example, the probability variation gaming state Thus, the game is controlled (see FIG. 9D).

  If the game ball does not pass the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) during the long open round game, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends ( (See FIG. 9E).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol B indicating the short opening per win is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 9A), the jackpot game is started and the first to thirteenth round games are played. The long open round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 13 is opened long is performed 13 times. Then, after a short and short open round game in which the second grand prize opening 19 is short-opened as a round game of the 14R is performed once, a long open round in which the first big prize port 13 is opened long as a round game of the 15R A game is played once. When the jackpot game related to the 14R short-opening is performed, the game ball basically does not pass through the V winning opening switch 117 and enters the V area 195. Therefore, a special symbol immediately after the jackpot game ends. Until the determination is made 100 times, for example, the game is controlled in the short-time game state (see FIG. 9B).

  Since the number of rounds per 14R long opening and per 14R short opening is the same in that the number of rounds is “15” and the long opening round game is performed 14 times and the short opening round game is performed once, The number of prize balls to be paid out to the player during the jackpot game related to these is equal. However, the game is controlled in the probability change gaming state immediately after the jackpot game related to the opening of the 14R eye length, while the game is controlled in the short time gaming state immediately after the jackpot game related to the 14R eye opening. For this reason, it can be said that 14R long opening is more advantageous than 14R short opening. It should be noted that a jackpot that is more advantageous per 14R long opening than that per 14R short opening is sufficient, and in other embodiments, any kind of round game is performed during the jackpot game related to these jackpots. Good. Further, it is only necessary that the number of rounds per 14R long opening is equal to the number of rounds per 14R short opening, and in other embodiments, the number of rounds related to these jackpots is not limited to “15”.

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the probability-changing gaming state (or the short-time gaming state), that is, when the low base state shifts to the high base state, the second starting port is more than the first starting port 11. No. 12 makes it easier for game balls to win. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the high base state (the probability variation game state and the short-time game state correspond to this), the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12. .

  When the game ball passes through the gate 16 in the probability variation gaming state, a normal symbol determination is performed. As described above, in the normal symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened at a ratio of 12/12, and in addition, the open time of the second start port 12 is relatively long (this implementation) (In the form, 1.6 seconds x 3 times). For this reason, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12 and the second special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal gaming state.

  When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined by the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol C indicating the 15R long open hit is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 9F).

  When the jackpot symbol C indicating 15R long opening is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the jackpot game is started and the first big winning opening 13 is opened long as the first to thirteenth round games. Open round games are played 13 times. After that, after the long and short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened long as the 14R round game is played once, the long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened long as the 15R round game Is performed once. When the 15R long open round game is performed, the player can easily enter the game ball into the V area 195. Under the condition of V winning in the long open round game, after the jackpot game is over, the game is again controlled in the probability variation game state.

  Comparing 14R eye length opening per game ball winning to the first starting port 11 and 15R length opening per game ball winning to the second starting port 12, both are probable immediately after the big hit game ends The game is controlled in the game state. However, since all 15 round games per 15R long opening are long opening round games, more prize balls are paid out to the player during the big hit game than per 14R long opening. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player to win the second start port 12 and win the jackpot than to win the first start port 11 and win the jackpot. It should be noted that a jackpot that is more advantageous per 15R long opening than that per 14R long opening may be used, and in other embodiments, any type of round game may be performed during the jackpot game related to these jackpots. The number of rounds per 15R length release is not limited to “15”.

  If it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed once even if the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 160 times after the transition to the probable gaming state, the 160th special symbol is determined. After the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is returned from the probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 9G).

  When the game is shifted to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is over, the player will play the game by right-handed aiming at the second starting port 12 because it is in the high base state like the probability variation game state. When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the long-open game is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 9 (H)), and the V during the long-open game is displayed. On the condition of winning a prize, after the big hit game is over, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. On the other hand, even if 100 special symbol determinations (mainly the second special symbol determination) are performed, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination. After the stop is displayed, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 9I).

  In other embodiments, the game state may include a “latent game state”. The “latent game state” is a game state in which a special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which the probability of determining that a jackpot game is to be executed is relatively high.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100 An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a first large winning port switch 115, a second large winning port switch 116, and a V winning port. The switch 117, the discharge switch 118, the first grand prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, the V prize port control unit 121, the normal prize port switch 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 41 constituting the display 4. 48 is 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 board 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 board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The discharge switch 118 detects a game ball that enters the lost area 196 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning port 13 so as to be able to transmit the driving force. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the second grand prize opening control unit 120 operates an electric solenoid coupled to the first blade member 191 that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be able to transmit drive. To open and close the second big prize opening 19. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the V winning opening control unit 121 opens and closes the V region 195 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the second blade member 192 that opens and closes the V region 195. The normal winning port switch 122 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, or the normal prize port switch 122. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a prize ball according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the four normal winning openings 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the four normal winning opening switches 122. In FIG. Only the notation.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information 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 numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened and closed via the first big prize opening control section 119 and the second big prize opening control section 120 to win big hits. Run a game. In addition, the V area 195 is opened and closed via the V prize opening control unit 121 in accordance with the round game related to the second big prize opening 19. When the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is input, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing gaming state, and when the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is not input. Sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric solenoid connected with the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

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

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 (input information transmitted from the lamp control board 150) may be received, and the production | presentation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the lamp CPU 151 is incorporated in the production actors 73 and 74, the board lamp 25 provided in the game board 2, the frame lamp 37 incorporated in the frame member 3, and the production button 26. A calculation process for controlling the button lamp is performed. In addition, calculation processing when controlling the effect lever 71, the movable lamp 72, and the like is performed. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data indicates the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements such as LEDs built in the production actors 73 and 74, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the button lamp built in the production button 26. It is data. Further, it is data indicating respective light emission patterns of a light emitting element such as an LED incorporated in the effect lever 71, an 8-segment display incorporated in the movable lamp 72, and a light emitting element such as an LED. The operation pattern data is data indicating the operation patterns of the effect actors 73 and 74, the effect button 26, the effect lever 71, and the movable lamp 72.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153. As a result, the lamp CPU 151 uses the light-emitting elements of the production actors 73 and 74, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamp of the production button 26, the light-emitting element of the production lever 71, and the 8-segment lamp display built in the movable lamp 72. The light emission of each light emitting element such as a light emitting element is controlled.

  In addition, the lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data related to the effect object corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153. Accordingly, the lamp CPU 151 controls the driving of the stepping motor that operates the first effect role 73 and the second effect role 74, the effect button 26, the effect lever 71, and the movable lamp 72. Moreover, in order to vibrate the effect lever 71, the drive of the motor etc. which were incorporated in the holding part is controlled.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, a sound ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 stores image data stored in the CGROM 148 with respect to the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 is given. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM 144 is configured by a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141, a display list generation program for generating a display list, various tables, and the like.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), a plurality of pieces of image data Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is configured by an SRAM that can write and read image data at high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a frame buffer 1493, and the like.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The frame buffer 1493 is a frame buffer that is also used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. Also, the VDP 142 performs a drawing process on the frame buffer 1493 using the image data stored in the development storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491. In addition, the VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer 1493, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data relating to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which 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.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various types of information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 12A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. A first reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12 (B), the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, areas for storing reach random numbers, It includes an area for storing variation pattern random numbers, an area for storing prior determination information, and the like.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot 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 it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 17) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process. Information indicating a variation pattern for designating a pre-reading effect (for example, an effect for changing the display mode of the hold icon or an effect for changing the background of the decorative symbol during the variation effect) executed while the right for special symbol determination is reserved. If included, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the prior determination information, the number of holds, the aspect of the effect currently being performed, and the like.

  The five pieces of information described with reference to FIG. 12B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the five pieces of information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. Is stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired various random numbers and the like as the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information for holding the special symbol determination as described above. Is going to be stored in. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 13 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when power is turned off. To do. The processing of the game control board 100 is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 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).

  The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the main CPU 101 executes switch processing for determining the state of the detection signal input from each switch such as the first start port switch 111 and the second start port switch 112 (step S2). This switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). Whether the determination result is a jackpot or not is determined based on whether the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a winning value specified in a jackpot random number table (not shown, which will be described later) prepared in advance in the main ROM 102. The determination is made at the start of the change based on whether or not it matches either one. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 101 determines that the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is defined in a symbol determination table (not shown, described later) prepared in advance in the main ROM 102. The type of jackpot is determined by determining the type of jackpot symbol based on whether or not it matches any of the determination values. This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the first big prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, and the V prize port control unit A special winning opening release control process for opening the first big winning opening 13, the second large winning opening 19, and the V area 195 by controlling 121 is executed (step S6).

  Subsequent to step S6, the main CPU 101 detects detection signals from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, the V prize port switch, and the like. Prize ball processing for controlling the payout of the prize ball based on is executed (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 101 outputs a command indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player to the payout control board in response to a detection signal based on any of the switches being “ON”.

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8). Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111, as illustrated in FIG. 14, and is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23). Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

  Following the processing of step S216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S217). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S217: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information acquired by the processes in steps S213 to S216 prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 19) and the variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 20) described later. It is determined in advance whether or not. In addition, the main CPU 101 uses a special symbol for designating an effect or a pre-reading effect that is executed when the special symbol is changed based on the acquired information acquired by the processes in steps S213 to S216 in the prior determination process. Determine the variation pattern. This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S218 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S217: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S218, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

  When the process of step S219 is executed, when it is determined that the second start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S210: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U1 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (Step S211), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

  Following the process of step S226, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S217 (step S227). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S227: YES), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S228). This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S228 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S227: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S229). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S228, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

  When the process of step S229 is executed, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S220: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (Step S221), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination processing in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not in the high base state in the process of step S217 of FIG. 15 or when it is determined that it is in the high base state in the process of step S227 of FIG. Step S2181). Specifically, when the current gaming state is a low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in this embodiment), the low probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. . On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the high probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213 in FIG. 15 (or the process of step S223 in FIG. 16) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined prior to jackpot determination processing (FIG. 19), which will be described later, whether or not a jackpot is determined at the start of the change.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the time of starting the change of the special symbol based on the acquired information (at the start of the change) (step S2182). . Here, when it is determined that it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: YES), based on the design random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening together with the big hit random number used in the process of step S2181 A jackpot symbol is specified (step S2183). The jackpot variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2184).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (that is, a loss) at the start of the change (step S2182: NO), the reach effect is generated during the change of the special symbol based on the acquired information (during the change). It is determined whether or not it is performed (step S2185). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the winning random number determination process in step S2181 matches the reach random number determination value stored in the main ROM 102. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 (see FIG. 1) is set to “reach” during the variation. For example, as will be described in detail later, the main ROM 102 determines, based on the reach random number, whether or not the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is set to “reach” when it is determined to be lost at the start of the variation. A reach determination table (not shown) is stored in advance for each gaming state. In the reach determination table in the normal gaming state, for example, 10% of the determination value compared with the reach random value is assigned to the determination result indicating “reach”, and the remaining 90% is “non-reach”. Assigned to the determination result. Whether the main CPU 101 sets the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 to “reach” during the variation based on which of the determination values defined in the reach determination table matches the reach random number. Determine whether or not.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is “reach” (step S2185: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2186).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is not “reach” (that is, “non-reach”) (step S2185: NO), the main CPU 101 reads the non-reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S2187).

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table, the reach variation pattern table, or the non-reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes a winning variation pattern random number determination process (step S2188). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2181 is the determination value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which determination value matches, the variation pattern of the special symbol to be selected in the special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified. If it is determined that a big hit is determined at the start of the change, a change pattern corresponding to the jackpot symbol specified in step S2183 is specified based on the change pattern random number.

  When executing the process of step S2188, the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information based on the results of the process of step S2181, the process of step S2183, and the process of step S2188, and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2189). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG. Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. The remaining storage information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side while being shifted to the storage area 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in the process of step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the change pattern set in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. This special symbol stop display is continued until at least a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319).

  When it is determined that it is a big hit game (step S301: YES), when it is determined that the holding number U1 is not "1" or more (step S305: NO), or when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed ( Step S315: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed when the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state in this embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability hourly jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the big hit determination is executed when the current gaming state is a low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state in this embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability big hit random number table Is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for jackpot time stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093). .

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 The jackpot symbol is determined based on which determination value stipulated in the symbol determination table for the first start opening winning match the symbol random number. More specifically, the main CPU 101 determines, as the jackpot symbol, one of a jackpot symbol A indicating per 14R eye length opening or a jackpot symbol B indicating per 14R eye short opening. On the other hand, when it is related to the second special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot symbol C indicating 15R long open per unit as the jackpot symbol. As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed. Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 18, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table (see FIG. 21) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the reach random number determination value stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the effect control board 130 performs the reach effect (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table (see FIG. 22) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the non-reach variation pattern table (see FIG. 23) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 refers to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the processing in step S3102, the processing in step S3104, or the processing in step S3105, and the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030. The variation pattern is determined by reading the variation pattern corresponding to (step S3107). In the present embodiment, when the jackpot variation pattern table is set (step S3102), the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern random number. To decide. If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. The variation pattern is determined by reading out the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number from the variation pattern table for loss based on the specified number of holds. Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern]
Next, the variation pattern of the first special symbol stored in the main ROM 102 in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a big hit variation pattern table. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a reach variation pattern table. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern table for loss. Here, the jackpot variation pattern table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol when it is determined that the jackpot. In the reach variation pattern table, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost and it is determined that the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 (see FIG. 1) is “reach” based on the reach random number. This table is referred to for determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern table for non-reach is a variation pattern when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost and it is determined that the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is set to “non-reach” based on the reach random number. It is a table that is referred to to determine.

(Change pattern table for jackpot)
In the jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 21, the variation patterns PA1 to PA6 are prepared as variation patterns (variation times) corresponding to the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 in the normal gaming state. Has been. PA1 to PA6 are variation patterns that specify execution of effects for notifying the jackpot at the end of the variation period of the first special symbol.

  PA1 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 160 seconds that designates execution of SP1 (one of SP reach effects), SPSP1 (one of SPSP reach effects), and “winning operation effect”. The “winning operation effect” is an effect that is performed in order to notify whether or not it is a big hit at the end of the SPSP reach effect, and is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means (the effect lever 71 or the effect button 26). . As will be described in detail later, there are two types of winning operation effects: “winning operation effect (effect lever)” that prompts the operation of the effect lever 71 and “winning operation effect (effect button)” that prompts the operation of the effect button 26. A winning operation effect is provided.

  PA2 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 150 seconds that designates execution of SP2 (one of SP reach effects), SPSP2 (one of SPSP reach effects), and winning operation effects. PA3 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 120 seconds that specifies execution of SP3 (one of SP reach effects) and SPSP3 (one of SPSP reach effects). PA4 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 100 seconds that designates execution of SP1, PA5 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 80 seconds that designates execution of SP2, and PA6 designates the execution of N3 (one of the normal reach effects). This is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds.

  In the jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 21, the judgment value to be compared with the variation pattern random number corresponding to the jackpot symbol A (per 14R length release) is a value in the range of “0 to 28” PA1. (Selectivity 29%), a value in the range “29 to 53” is assigned to PA2 (selectivity 25%), and a value in the range “54 to 73” is assigned to PA3 (selectivity 20%). Also, a value in the range of “74 to 88” is assigned to PA4 (selectivity 15%), a value in the range of “89 to 98” is assigned to PA5 (selectivity 10%), and “99” is assigned to PA6. Allocated (selectivity 1%). On the other hand, corresponding to the jackpot symbol B (per 14R short opening), the judgment value to be compared with the value of the variation pattern random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 19” to PA1 (selectivity rate). 20%), a value in the range of “20 to 39” is assigned to PA2 (selectivity 20%), and a value in the range of “40 to 59” is assigned to PA3 (selectivity 20%). Also, a value in the range of “60 to 77” is assigned to PA4 (selectivity 18%), a value in the range of “78 to 94” is assigned to PA5 (selectivity 17%), and “95 to 99” is assigned. Assigned to PA6 (selectivity 5%). Thus, in the case of the jackpot symbol A and the case of the jackpot symbol B, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern is different, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern is different. For example, the selection rates for PA1 and PA2 are larger for jackpot symbol A than for jackpot symbol B, while the selectivity for PA4 to PA6 is greater for jackpot symbol A than for jackpot symbol B. Is also small. That is, PA4 to PA6 are variation patterns that suggest the possibility of winning per 14R short opening, and PA1 and PA2 are variation patterns that suggest the possibility of winning per 14R opening that is more advantageous to the player. You can say that.

(Reach variation pattern table)
In the variation pattern table for reach shown in FIG. 22, the variation patterns PR1 to PR6 are prepared as variation patterns (variation times) corresponding to the case where the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 in the normal gaming state. Has been. PR1 to PR6 are variation patterns that specify execution of effects that notify the loss at the end of the variation period of the first special symbol. Here, in the main ROM 102, whether or not the variation display mode of the decorative symbol 51 is set to “reach” corresponding to the case where the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is determined based on the reach random number. A reach determination table (not shown) for determining the game state is stored in advance for each gaming state. In the reach determination table in the normal gaming state, for example, 10% of the determination value compared with the reach random value is assigned to the determination result indicating “reach”, and the remaining 90% is “non-reach”. Assigned to the determination result. The reach variation pattern table is a table that is referred to when the reach random number matches the determination value assigned to the determination result indicating “reach”. It should be noted that the ratio for determining “reach” may be an arbitrary ratio as long as it is lower than the ratio for determining “non-reach”. For example, when the hold number U1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 2), the ratio of determining “reach” may be set lower than when the hold number U1 is less than the predetermined number. Here, as will be described in detail later, the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. Has been. For this reason, when the number of holds U1 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2), by setting a low ratio to determine “reach”, the number of held U1 is a predetermined number or more. Compared to the case where the number is less than the number, the variation time of the average special symbol can be shortened.

  PR1 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 158 seconds that specifies execution of SP1, SPSP1, and the winning operation effect. PR2 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 148 seconds that specifies execution of SP2, SPSP2, and the winning operation effect. PR3 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 118 seconds designating execution of SP3 and SPSP3. PR4 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 98 seconds for specifying execution of SP1, PR5 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 78 seconds for specifying execution of SP2, and PR6 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 28 seconds for specifying execution of N3. It is a pattern.

  In the setting of the reach variation pattern table shown in FIG. 22, as a determination value to be compared with the variation pattern random value, a value in the range of “0 to 2” is assigned to PR1 (selectivity 3%). A value in the range of “6” is assigned to PR2 (selectivity 4%), and a value in the range of “7 to 11” is assigned to PR3 (selectivity 5%). Also, a value in the range of “12 to 24” is assigned to PR4 (selectivity 13%), a value in the range of “25 to 39” is assigned to PR5 (selectivity 15%), and “40 to 99” A range value is assigned to PR6 (selectivity 60%).

  When the big hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. 21 and the reach variation pattern table shown in FIG. 22 are compared, when all of the selection ratios including the big hit and the lost case are big hits. The degree of the selected ratio, that is, the degree of the jackpot ratio (hereinafter referred to as “reliability”) is set to be relatively high in the order of normal reach effect <SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect. In the SP reach production, the reliability is set to be relatively high in the order of SP3 <SP2 <SP1. In the SPSP reach production, the reliability is set to be relatively high in the order of SPSP3 <SPSP2 <SPSP1. For the variation pattern PA1 used at the time of the big hit, the SPSP1 having a relatively high reliability and the winning operation effect are executed. For the variation pattern PA2 used at the time of the big hit, the SPSP2 having a lower reliability than the SPSP1 but higher than the other effects and the winning operation effect are executed. In the other variation patterns PA3 to PA6 used at the time of the big hit, execution of an effect having a lower reliability than the effects executed in PA1 and PA2 is designated. In the jackpot variation pattern table, a large number of values are assigned to a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long. With such a setting, a variation pattern with a long variation time of a special symbol can be more reliable for a big hit than a variation pattern with a short variation time of a special symbol.

(Non-reach variation pattern table)
In the variation pattern table for non-reach shown in FIG. 23, the variation patterns PH1 to PH4 are the variation patterns (variation times) corresponding to the case where the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 in the normal gaming state. It is prepared. The non-reach variation pattern table is referred to when the reach random number matches the determination value assigned to the determination result indicating “non-reach” in the reach determination table (not shown) corresponding to the normal gaming state. It is a table.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the determination value compared with the value of the fluctuation pattern random number corresponds to the case where the holding number U1 is “2 to 3”, the value in the range of “0 to 69” is the fluctuation time 4 It is assigned to PH1, which is a fluctuation pattern of seconds (selectivity 70%), and other values are assigned to PH2, which is a fluctuation pattern of fluctuation time 8 seconds (selectivity 30%). Corresponding to the case where the hold number U1 is “0 to 1”, the determination value to be compared with the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is a fluctuation pattern in which the value in the range of “0 to 69” has a fluctuation time of 8 seconds. It is assigned to a certain PH3 (selectivity 70%), and other values are assigned to PH4 which is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds (selectivity 30%). With this setting, when the number of holds U1 is “2 to 3”, the average special symbol change time can be shortened compared to the case where the number of holds U1 is “0 to 1”. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 23, the variation time of the special symbol in PH2 and PH3 is 8 seconds. For this reason, the determination value of the variation pattern random number may be assigned to PH1, PH2, and PH3 corresponding to the case where the hold number U1 is “2 to 3”. Corresponding to the case where the hold number U1 is “0 to 1”, the determination value of the variation pattern random number may be assigned to PH2, PH3, and PH4.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment also includes a reach determination table and a variation pattern table for jackpot, reach, and non-reach for the probability variation game state and the short-time game state (not shown). . In the reach determination table in the probability variation gaming state, for example, 1% of the determination value compared with the reach random value is assigned to the determination result that “reach” is set, and the remaining 99% is set to “non-reach”. Assigned to the determination result. In the reach determination table in the short-time gaming state, for example, 3% of the determination value to be compared with the reach random value is assigned to the determination result that “reach” is set, and the remaining 97% is set to “non-reach”. Assigned to the determination result. The fluctuation pattern of the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state is set to a shorter variation time than the above-described variation pattern of the normal gaming state. For example, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, if it is a loss and the number of holds (U2 value) is 1 or more, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is a relatively shorter variation than in the normal gaming state. A variation pattern of time (for example, variation time 2 seconds) is selected. Also, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern in the case of jackpot or reach is relatively shorter than the variation pattern in the normal gaming state. Such a setting reduces the average variation time of the special symbol in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state as compared with the normal gaming state, so that the number of variations of the special symbol per unit time increases. Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment includes “probable jackpot” (described later) and “normal jackpot” (described later) as types of jackpots in the probability variation gaming state. There is a gaming machine (so-called battle type) in which a battle effect is performed in which an enemy character battles. In such a pachinko gaming machine, no determination value is assigned to “reach” in the reach determination table in the probability variation gaming state (selection rate of “non-reach” is 100%). Here, the “probability change jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled in the probability change game state immediately after the jackpot game ends, and is a jackpot in which a variation pattern instructing execution of an effect in which a teammate character wins in a battle effect is selected. The “ordinary jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled in the normal gaming state immediately after the jackpot game ends, and is a jackpot in which a variation pattern instructing execution of an effect that a teammate character loses in a battle effect is selected.

[Variation production pattern table]
Next, a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) using the decorative symbol 51 performed in response to the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot variation effect pattern table used when it is determined that the jackpot. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a lost variation effect pattern table used when it is determined that a loss has occurred.

  When the special symbol determination is performed on the game control board 100 as described above, a change start command including information indicating whether or not the jackpot is present and information about the change pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When the effect control board 130 receives a change start command from the game control board 100, the effect control board 130 generates a change effect pattern random number and determines a change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern based on the random number.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a variation effect pattern corresponding to each of the variation patterns of the first special symbols shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 is stored in the sub ROM 132 in advance. The variation effect pattern shown in FIG. 24 is a variation pattern that designates execution of an effect that notifies the jackpot in the final stage of the variation effect. On the other hand, the variation effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 is a variation pattern that designates execution of an effect that notifies a loss at the end of the variation effect. When the sub CPU 131 receives a change start command including information about the change pattern from the game control board 100, the change of any one of the plurality of change effect patterns shown in FIG. 24 or FIG. 25 is performed based on the change effect pattern random number. Determine the production pattern. Then, the sub CPU 131 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol 51 with the determined variation effect pattern.

(Variation production pattern table for jackpots)
As shown in FIG. 24, variation effect patterns EA1, EA2, and EA3 are prepared as variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern PA1 of the special symbol. EA1 prompts the user to operate two pseudo-continuous effects, N1 (one of normal reach effects), SP1, SPSP1, and effect lever 71 during a special symbol fluctuation time of 160 seconds (see PA1 in FIG. 21). It is a fluctuating effect pattern for executing a winning operation effect (effect lever). EA2 is a variation effect pattern in which two pseudo continuous effects, N1, SP1, SPSP1, and a winning operation effect (effect lever) are executed during a change time of a special symbol of 160 seconds. EA1 and EA2 are production patterns in which production progresses in substantially the same flow. However, as will be described later, EA1 and EA2 differ depending on whether or not the lever suggestion can be performed by the operation of the production button 26 by the player. .

  Like EA1 and EA2, EA3 executes two pseudo-continuous effects, N1, SP1, and SPSP1, during the change time of the special symbol of 160 seconds, and instead of the winning operation effect (effect lever), the effect button 26 It is a fluctuating effect pattern that executes a winning operation effect (effect button) that prompts the user to perform an operation.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the variation pattern is PA1, the determination value to be compared with the value of the variation effect pattern random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 29” to EA1 (selectivity 30%). A value in the range of “30 to 59” is assigned to EA2 (selectivity 30%), and a value in the other range is assigned to EA3 (selectivity 40%). As described above, when the variation pattern PA1 is selected, the variation effect pattern EA1 or EA2 for executing the winning operation effect (effect lever) is selected from the variation effect pattern EA3 for executing the winning operation effect (effect button). easy.

  Also, variation effect patterns EA4 and EA5 are prepared as variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern PA2 of the special symbol. EA4 has a special symbol variation time of 150 seconds (see PA2 in FIG. 21), two pseudo-continuous effects, N2 (one of the normal reach effects), SP2, SPSP2, and a winning operation effect (effect lever) It is a variation production pattern which performs. Like EA4, EA5 performs two pseudo-continuous effects, N2, SP2, and SPSP2 during a special symbol fluctuation time of 150 seconds, and instead of the winning operation effect (the effect lever), the winning operation effect (the effect) Button). When the variation pattern is PA2, the value to be compared with the value of the variation effect pattern random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 59” to EA4 (selectivity 60%), and a smaller number of values. Is assigned to EA5 (selectivity 40%).

  When the special symbol variation pattern PA3 is selected, the variation effect pattern EA6 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA6 is a variation effect pattern in which two pseudo-continuous effects, N3, SP3, and SPSP3 are executed during a change time of a special symbol of 120 seconds (see PA3 in FIG. 21).

  Here, in the variation effect patterns EA1 to EA6 corresponding to PA1 to PA3, the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other are executed, and at the end of the SPSP reach effect, the enemy is defeated and the big hit An effect to notify is executed. On the other hand, in the fluctuation effect patterns EA7 and EA8 corresponding to PA4 and PA5, the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other are executed, and the loss change effect described later in the final stage of the SP reach effect. As with the pattern, an effect that the teammate character is defeated by the enemy is executed. Thereafter, a relief effect is performed in which the teammate character is revived and the enemy is defeated to notify the jackpot. Further, in the variation effect pattern EA9 corresponding to PA6, the normal reach effect is executed, and after the appearance of the determination result of the special symbol determination as if it is a loss effect similar to the variation effect pattern for loss described later, A relief effect is performed for defeating the character and notifying the jackpot.

  When the special symbol variation pattern PA4 is selected, the variation effect pattern EA7 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA7 is a variation effect pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect, N1, and SP1 are executed during a change time of a special symbol of 100 seconds (see PA4 in FIG. 21). A “relief effect” is displayed at the end of SP1. This is a variation effect pattern to be executed. When the special symbol variation pattern PA5 is selected, the variation effect pattern EA8 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA8 is a variation effect pattern that executes one pseudo-continuous effect, N2 and SP2 during the change time of a special symbol of 80 seconds (see PA5 in FIG. 21). This is a variation effect pattern to be executed. When the special symbol variation pattern PA6 is selected, the variation effect pattern EA9 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA9 is a variation effect pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect and N3 are executed once during the change time of a special symbol of 30 seconds (see PA6 in FIG. 21), and a “relief effect” is executed at the end of N3. This is a variation production pattern.

(Variation production pattern table for lose)
As shown in FIG. 25, the variation production pattern for loss includes ER1 to ER9. ER1 to ER9 are variable effect patterns corresponding to the jackpot variable effect patterns EA1 to EA9, respectively. In other words, EA1 to EA9 are all effect patterns in which the jackpot is finally notified, whereas ER1 to ER9 are all effect patterns in which the loss is finally notified. However, ER1 to ER9 are effect patterns including effects similar to those of EA1 to EA9, respectively.

  For example, variation effect patterns ER1, ER2, and ER3 are prepared as variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern PR1 of the special symbol. ER1 and ER2 are fluctuating effects that execute two pseudo-continuous effects, N1, SP1, SPSP1, and winning operation effects (effect levers) during a special symbol change time of 158 seconds (see PR1 in FIG. 22). It is a pattern. ER3 is a variation effect pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect, N1, SP1, SPSP1, and a winning operation effect (effect button) are executed during a change time of a special symbol of 158 seconds. As shown in FIG. 25, when the variation pattern is PR1, the determination value to be compared with the value of the variation effect pattern random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 19” to ER1 (selectivity 20%). A value in the range of “20 to 99” is assigned to ER3 (selection rate 80%), and a determination value is not assigned to ER2 (selection rate 0%). That is, in the case of a loss, the variation effect pattern ER2 is not selected.

  Further, variation effect patterns ER4 and ER5 are prepared as variation effect patterns corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern PR2. ER4 is a variation effect pattern that executes two pseudo-continuous effects, N2, SP2, SPSP2, and a winning operation effect (effect lever) during a change time of a special symbol of 148 seconds (see PR2 in FIG. 22). is there. Similar to EA4, ER5 is a variable effect pattern in which two pseudo continuous effects, N2, SP2, SPSP2, and a winning operation effect (effect button) are executed during a change time of a special symbol of 148 seconds. When the variation pattern is PR2, the determination value to be compared with the value of the variation effect pattern random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 19” to ER4 (selection rate 20%), and values in the other ranges It is assigned to ER5 (selectivity 80%).

  Further, when the variation pattern PR3 of the special symbol is selected, the variation effect pattern ER6 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). ER6 is a variation effect pattern in which two pseudo continuous effects, N3, SP3, and SPSP3 are executed during a special symbol change time of 118 seconds (see PR3 in FIG. 22). Further, when the variation pattern PR4 of the special symbol is selected, the variation effect pattern ER7 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). ER7 is a variation effect pattern in which one pseudo continuous effect, N1, and SP1 are executed during the change time of the special symbol of 98 seconds (see PR4 in FIG. 22). When the special symbol variation pattern PR5 is selected, the variation effect pattern ER8 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA8 is a variation effect pattern in which one pseudo continuous effect, N2 and SP2 are executed during a special symbol change time of 78 seconds (see PR5 in FIG. 22). When the special symbol variation pattern PR6 is selected, the variation effect pattern ER9 is uniquely determined as the variation effect pattern (selection rate 100%). EA9 is a variation effect pattern in which one pseudo continuous effect and N3 are executed during the change time of the special symbol of 28 seconds (see PR6 in FIG. 22). In ER1 to ER9, after execution of an effect in which an ally character is defeated by an enemy or execution of an effect in which the enemy escapes, a relief effect is not executed and the jackpot is not won. The player is notified of the fact.

  Also, when the special symbol variation patterns PH1 to PH4 are selected, the variation effect patterns EH1 to EH4 are uniquely determined as the variation effect patterns (selection rate 100%), respectively. EH <b> 1 to EH <b> 4 are variation effect patterns with a short variation time in which pseudo-continuous effects and reach effects are not executed, and such effects that indicate the state of the battle between the teammate character and the enemy character are not executed.

  By determining the execution of each effect using the tables shown in FIGS. 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, the possibility of winning a jackpot (reliability) when each effect is executed is determined. For example, when it is determined to be a big hit, as shown in FIG. 21, PA1, PA2, and PA3 are easily selected, and EA1 to EA6 are easily selected (FIG. 24). On the other hand, if it is determined to be lost, PR1, PR2, and PR3 are difficult to select and ER1 to ER6 are difficult to select as shown in FIG. 22 (FIG. 25). For this reason, the greater the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the reliability (expectation) for the jackpot. For example, the reliability for the jackpot is higher when the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice than when the pseudo continuous effect is performed once. Further, the reliability when the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed is higher than the reliability when the winning operation effect (effect button) is executed. Furthermore, the reliability is higher when the winning operation effect is executed (EA1 to EA5) than when the winning operation effect is not executed (EA6).

[Zone production]
Here, when the variation production patterns EA1 to EA6 and ER1 to ER6 are selected, the reliability for the big hit is high at any timing during the normal reach production, the SP reach production, and the SPSP reach production. Zone production may be performed. When the zone effect is performed, a circular zone image (for example, an effect image displaying the characters “zone”) inscribed in the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed on the liquid crystal display as a specific display for notifying that the zone effect is being performed. It is displayed on the device 5 or the background image is switched to a dedicated background image. There is no difference in the effect mode except that the zone image is displayed between the case where the zone effect is not executed and the case where the zone effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the effect control board 130 determines the change effect pattern based on the change pattern, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the zone effect.

[Zone production decision table]
26 and 27 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the zone effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 determines whether or not to execute the zone effect by performing a zone effect lottery based on the zone effect determination table and the zone effect execution random number. Specifically, when the sub CPU 131 receives a change start command from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 generates a zone effect execution random number, and the value of the random number executes the zone effect specified in the zone effect determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value for determining whether or not to do so. When it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed based on the zone effect execution random number, the sub CPU 131 specifies the value of the zone effect timing random number generated by the sub CPU 131 simultaneously with the zone effect execution random number in the zone effect determination table. The execution timing of the zone effect is determined depending on whether or not it matches the determination value of the zone effect timing random number. In another embodiment, a zone effect execution random number and a zone effect timing random number, which will be described later, may be acquired when a game ball starts winning a prize. Further, the execution timing of the zone effect is determined in advance by the variation effect pattern (or the variation pattern), and it is determined whether or not the zone effect is executed by acquiring the zone effect execution random number immediately before the execution timing arrives. Also good.

  FIG. 26 is an example of a zone effect determination table used for a big hit. As shown in FIG. 26, a determination value of a zone effect execution random number is assigned to each of the change effect patterns EA1 to EA6. As shown in FIG. 26, corresponding to EA1 to EA5, the determination value to be compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 79” with zone effect (execute zone effect). 80%), and other values are assigned without zone effects. Corresponding to EA6, the determination value to be compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 59” which is smaller than the determination value corresponding to EA1 to EA5 (the zone effect is present). (The ratio of executing is 60%), and other values are assigned without zone effect. Note that, for the variation effect patterns EA7 to EA9, since all of the determination values compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number are assigned without the zone effect, the zone effect is not executed in these variation effect patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the zone effect is executed during the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect. For example, when it is determined that there is a zone effect corresponding to EA1 to EA6, a value in the range of “0 to 39” is assigned to “normal reach effect” as the determination value compared with the value of the zone effect timing random number. (Selection rate 40%), values in the range of “40 to 79” are assigned to “SP reach production” (selection rate 40%), and other values are assigned to “SPSP reach production” ( (Selectivity 20%).

  FIG. 27 is an example of a zone effect determination table used when losing (when reaching or not reaching). As shown in FIG. 27, in correspondence with ER1 to ER5, the determination value to be compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 29” with zone effect (execute zone effect). 30%), and other values are assigned without zone effects. Corresponding to ER6, the determination value to be compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 19” that is smaller than the determination value corresponding to ER1 to ER5 as the zone effect is present (zone effect). Is 20%), and other values are assigned without zone effect. Note that, for the variation effect patterns ER7 to ER9 and EH1 to EH4, all of the determination values to be compared with the value of the zone effect execution random number are assigned without the zone effect. Not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when it is determined that there is a zone effect corresponding to ER1 to ER6, the determination value compared with the value of the zone effect timing random number is a value in the range of “0 to 39”. Assigned to “Normal Reaching” (selection rate 40%), values in the range of “40-79” are assigned to “SP Reaching” (selection rate 40%), and other values are “SPSP Reaching” (Selectivity 20%).

  Comparing FIG. 27 and FIG. 26, the ratio of executing the zone effect is set higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. For example, the zone effect is more likely to be executed in EA1 in which SPSP1 having higher reliability is executed than in EA6 in which SPSP3 having lower reliability than SPSP1 is executed. For this reason, when the zone effect is executed, it is a big hit with a relatively high probability. Further, in the present embodiment, the zone effect can be executed when it is a variable effect pattern (EA1 to EA6 and ER1 to ER6) that executes the SPSP reach effect. For this reason, when the zone effect is executed during the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect, the player executes the SPSP reach effect with relatively high reliability for the jackpot during the changing effect related to the zone effect. I can recognize that. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the game while increasing the expectation for the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, when a specific variation effect pattern is determined, an effect suggesting that each effect is executed may be performed. For example, a subjugation effect that suggests that any one of the pseudo-continuous effect, the zone effect, the SPSP reach effect, or the winning operation effect may be performed. Further, for example, when the variation effect pattern EA2 is determined, a lever suggestion effect that suggests that a winning operation effect (effect lever) is performed may be performed. The lever suggestion effect is performed as an SPSP reach effect interruption when the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the SPSP reach effect. Hereinafter, these effects will be described.

[Subjugation production]
Next, a subjugation effect for suggesting execution of various effects in the variation effect pattern will be described. In the present embodiment, when a specific variation effect pattern is determined, a subjugation effect suggesting execution of a pseudo-continuous effect, a zone effect, an SPSP reach effect, and a winning operation effect may be performed.

  The “subjugation effect” is applied to the movable lamp 72 at the start of the change effect or at the start of re-change (pseudo-change) of the decorative pattern 51 due to execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “start of re-change”). This is an effect that displays the number of enemy characters (hereinafter referred to as “number of enemies”) and continues to display until the number of enemies becomes “0” while updating the number of enemies by “1”. In the present embodiment, during the subjugation effect, for example, an effect display in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is performed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The number of enemies is updated in accordance with the progress of the subjugation effect (for example, updated every 1 second), and when “0” is displayed for the number of enemies, the subjugation effect ends. Then, a pseudo continuous effect, a zone effect, an SPSP reach effect, or a winning operation effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the subjugation effect is an effect suggesting execution of these effects. The player can enjoy the game while feeling the excitement (pounding feeling) of what happens when the number of enemies becomes 0 in the defeat effect. In addition, the player can recognize the number of enemies, and can roughly grasp how long the number of enemies will be zero since the start of the defeat effect. As a result, the player can enjoy the game while predicting what kind of production will start when the number of enemies becomes “0” based on the timing when the subjugation production is started and the number of enemies. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the number of enemies displayed on the movable lamp 72 is displayed in white or red. When the zone effect is executed in response to the end of the subjugation effect (displaying the number of enemies “0”), that is, when the execution of the zone effect is suggested by the subjugation effect, the number of enemies is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72. There are cases where the number of enemies is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72 (hereinafter, referred to as “zone effect (red)”). On the other hand, when an effect other than the zone effect is performed according to the end of the subjugation effect, that is, when execution of an effect other than the zone effect is suggested by the subjugation effect, the number of enemies is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72. Is done. As a result, when the number of enemies is displayed in red, it is determined that a zone effect with high reliability for the jackpot is executed, so that a player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, even when the number of enemies is displayed in white, since any of the above effects is performed, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, when EA1 to EA9 or ER1 to ER9 (that is, other than EH1 to EH4) is selected as the variation effect pattern, the subjugation effect can be executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 determines whether or not the change effect pattern determined based on the change start command received from the game control board 100 is a change effect pattern that can execute the subjugation effect. . In the case of a variation effect pattern in which the subjugation effect can be executed, the sub CPU 131 generates a subjugation effect end random number when receiving the change start command, and the random number value is the end timing of the subjugation effect (number of enemies “ The presence / absence of the subjugation effect and the end timing of the subjugation effect are determined depending on whether the determination value for determining “0” is matched. In other embodiments, when the game ball starts winning a prize, a subjugation effect end random number and a subjugation effect start random number, which will be described later, may be acquired, and the effect content of the subjugation effect is uniquely defined in the variation effect pattern. Also good.

[Subjugation production pattern determination table]
The subjugation effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 to FIG. 31 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a subjugation effect pattern determination table referred to at the time of jackpot. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a subjugation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a loss occurs.

(Variation effect patterns EA1 and EA3)
In FIG. 28, the production started when the number of enemies becomes “0”, the display color of the number of enemies at that time, and the value of the subjugation production execution random number are associated with each other. By performing lottery based on the subjugation production pattern determination table and the subjugation production execution random number, which production is performed at the end timing of the subjugation production, that is, which production when the number of enemies becomes “0” Is determined to start.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the execution of the zone effect is determined by the zone effect determination lottery using the zone effect determination table described above, and when the execution of the zone effect is not determined, The value allocation is different.

  Specifically, when execution of the zone effect is determined for the variation effect patterns EA1 and EA3, “90 to 99” is set to “None” indicating that the suppression effect is not executed as the determination value of the suppression effect end random number. A judgment value in the range is assigned. In addition, when execution of the zone effect is determined, for each effect executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect (when the number of enemies becomes “0”), it is compared with the value of the random number of the subjugation effect end. A judgment value is assigned. Specifically, the judgment value to be compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number is “0-4” for the pseudo-continuous effect (first time), “5-9” for the pseudo-continuous effect (second time), zone effect ( White) is assigned a value in the range of “10-29”, zone effect (red) is “30-59”, SPSP reach effect is “60-79”, and winning operation effect is “80-89”.

  That is, when the variation effect pattern EA1 or EA3 is determined, if the execution of the zone effect is determined, the subjugation effect is performed at a rate of 90%. As an effect executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect, a pseudo continuous effect (first time) and a pseudo continuous effect (second time) are selected at a rate of 5%. Further, as the effect executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect, the zone effect is selected at a ratio of 50% (the ratio that the number of enemies is displayed in white is 20% and the ratio that is displayed in red is 30%). Further, as the effect executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect, the SPSP reach effect is selected at a rate of 20%, and the winning operation effect is selected at a rate of 10%. As described above, a large number of determination values are assigned to the zone effect (red or white) and the SPSP reach effect that have relatively high reliability with respect to the jackpot.

  As is clear from the above, determining the end timing of the subjugation effect is synonymous with determining the target effect suggested by the subjugation effect. In other words, the lottery using the culling effect end random number is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the culling effect and which effect is suggested by the culling effect.

  When determining the end timing of the subjugation effect, the sub CPU 131 determines the start timing of the subjugation effect based on the subjugation effect start random number generated simultaneously with the subjugation effect end random number by the sub CPU 131. The number of enemies initially displayed on the movable lamp 72 is determined by dividing the difference between the start timing and the end timing of the subjugation effect by the update unit time of the number of enemies (for example, 1 second or 3 seconds). The In this embodiment, since the update unit time of the number of enemies is 1 second, the initial value of the number of enemies displayed is equal to the number of seconds of execution time of the subjugation effect. For example, when the execution time of the subjugation effect is 30 seconds, the initial number of enemies is 30.

  Here, in this embodiment, as the start timing of the subjugation effect, at the time of the start of the change of the special symbol (at the start of the change effect), at the start of the re-change start (first time), and at the start of the re-change (second time) Is determined at the time of starting.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the pseudo-continuous effect (first time) is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the start time of the variable effect is selected at a rate of 100% as the start timing of the subjugation effect. The execution time of the subjugation effect at this time is, for example, 15 seconds. For example, when the pseudo continuous effect (second time) is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the start time of the change effect is selected at a rate of 90% as the start timing of the subjugation effect, and the start of re-variation (first time) Is selected at a rate of 10%. In this case, the execution time of the subjugation effect when the start time of the variable effect is selected as the start timing of the subjugation effect is 30 seconds, and the start time of the re-variation (first time) is selected as the start timing of the subjugation effect The execution time of the subjugation effect is 15 seconds.

  For example, when the zone effect is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the start time of the change effect is selected at a rate of 80% as the start timing of the subjugation effect, and the start time of the re-variation (first time) is 15%. The ratio is selected, and the start of re-variation (second time) is selected at a ratio of 5%. When the zone effect is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the execution time of the subjugation effect varies depending on the start timing of the zone effect determined with reference to FIG. For example, if the start timing of the subjugation effect is determined at the start of the fluctuating effect, the execution time of the subjugation effect is determined to be 35 seconds when the zone effect start timing is during the normal reach effect (hereinafter “N”), and the SP reach The execution time of the subjugation effect is determined to be 45 seconds when the performance is in progress (hereinafter referred to as “in SP”), and the execution time of the subjugation effect is determined to be 75 seconds during the SPSP reach effect (hereinafter “in SPSP”). . For example, when the start timing of the subjugation effect is determined at the start of re-variation (first time), the execution time of the subjugation effect is 20 seconds when the zone effect start timing is N, and 30 seconds when the SP is in SP. During SPSP, it is determined to be 60 seconds. For example, when the start timing of the subjugation effect is determined at the start of re-variation (second time), the execution time of the subjugation effect is 5 seconds when the zone effect start timing is N, and 15 seconds when the SP is in SP. During SPSP, it is determined to be 45 seconds.

  Thus, by selecting the end timing and start timing of the subjugation effect by lottery, the execution time of the subjugation effect is determined, and the number of enemies to be initially displayed is determined according to the execution time. As the execution time of the subjugation effect is later, the execution time of the subjugation effect becomes longer as the end timing of the subjugation effect is later, and the number of enemies initially displayed increases. Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the determination value of the subjugation effect start random number is assigned more at the start of the change effect than at the start of the change again (first time) and at the start of the change again (second time). By setting in this way, in EA1 and EA3, which are jackpot variation effect patterns, the execution time of the subjugation effect is easily determined.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28, when execution of the zone effect is not determined by the zone effect lottery, the pseudo-continuous effect (first time), the pseudo-continuous effect (second time), and the SPSP reach effect are used as the end timing of the subjugation effect. The winning operation effect “None” is determined at a rate of 10%, 10%, 40%, 25%, and 15%, respectively. As described above, when the zone effect is not executed, the SPSP reach effect and the winning operation effect are highly determined as effects executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect. It is to be noted that the subjugation effect start random number is assigned in the same manner as when the zone effect is executed, except that the determination value is not assigned to the zone effect.

(Variation production pattern EA2)
As shown in FIG. 29, when the zone effect is executed when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, 0 to 89 are assigned as determination values for determining the execution of the subjugation effect. It is executed at a rate of%. Specifically, in order to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect, the judgment value compared with the value of the random number of the subjugation effect end is “0 to 4” for the pseudo-continuous effect (first time), and the pseudo-continuous effect (second time). "5-9" for zone production (white), "30-74" for zone production (red), "75-89" for SPSP reach production, "90-99" for "none" The judgment value is assigned. As described above, many determination values are assigned to the zone effect (red and white) and the SPSP reach effect that have relatively high reliability for the jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the zone effect is not executed when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, 0 to 84 are assigned as determination values for determining the execution of the subjugation effect, and the subjugation effect is executed at a rate of 85%. The Specifically, in order to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect, the judgment value compared with the value of the random number of the subjugation effect end is “0-14” for the pseudo-continuous effect (first time), and the pseudo-continuous effect (second time). “15 to 29”, SPSP reach production “30 to 84”, and “None” in the range “85 to 99” are assigned. Thus, while many determination values are assigned to the SPSP reach effect, no determination value is assigned to the winning operation effect. This is because EA2 is a fluctuating effect pattern that suggests a winning operation effect with a lever suggesting effect (see FIG. 38), so that a winning operation effect is not suggested depending on the subjugation operation effect.

  Here, in the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to EA2, the determination value of the subjugation effect end random number is not assigned to the winning operation effect. This is because EA2 is a fluctuating effect pattern that suggests a winning operation effect with a lever suggesting effect (see FIG. 38), and is therefore set so as not to suggest a winning operation effect depending on the subjugation operation effect with similar effects. It is.

  In the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to EA2, a determination value is not assigned to the winning operation effect, and a subjugation effect start random number is assigned as in the subjugation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG.

(Variation production patterns EA4 and EA5)
As shown in FIG. 30, when the zone effect is executed when the variation effect pattern EA4 or EA5 is selected, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number in order to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect is , “0-9” for pseudo-continuous production (first time), “10-19” for pseudo-continuous production (second time), “20-34” for zone production (white), “35-35 for zone production (red) 59 ”,“ 60-74 ”is assigned to SPSP reach production, and“ 80-99 ”is assigned to“ none ”. Compared with FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the determination value in FIG. 30 is assigned more to the pseudo continuous effect (first time), the pseudo continuous effect (second time), and “none”.

  Further, when the zone effect is not executed when the variation effect pattern EA4 or EA5 is selected, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number in order to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect is a pseudo continuous effect (1 "0-14" for the second time), "15-29" for the pseudo-continuous performance (second time), "30-69" for the SPSP reach effect, "70-74" for the winning operation effect, "75-" for the "none" A value in the range of “99” is assigned. As described above, when the zone effect is not executed, more determination values are assigned to the SPSP reach effect and “none” than when the zone effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to EA4 and EA5, compared with the subjugation effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 28 and 29) corresponding to EA1 to EA3, at the start of re-variation (first time ) And at the start of re-variation (second time), a large number of judgment values for starting subjugation effects are assigned. By setting in this way, EA1 to EA3 can make the execution time of the subjugation effect longer than EA4 and EA5. For example, when the re-variation start time (second time) is determined as the end time of the subjugation effect, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect start random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 69” at the start of the subtraction effect. The values in other ranges are assigned at the start of re-variation (first time). In addition, when the zone effect, the SPSP reach effect, or the winning operation effect is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the judgment value to be compared with the value of the subjugation effect start random number is in the range of “0 to 49”. A value in the range of “50 to 79” is assigned at the start of re-variation (first time), and a value in the other range is assigned at the start of re-change (second time). As shown in FIG. 30, the execution time of the subjugation effect is set to the same execution time as described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production patterns EA6 to EA9)
As shown in FIG. 31, when the zone effect is executed when the variation effect pattern EA6 is selected, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect is a pseudo value. "0-9" for continuous production (first time), "10-19" for pseudo-continuous production (second time), "20-29" for zone production (white), "30-39" for zone production (red) The determination values of “40 to 49” are assigned to the SPSP reach production, and “50 to 99” are assigned to “None”. Compared with FIGS. 28 to 30, in FIG. 31, more determination values are assigned to “none”, and fewer determination values are assigned to the zone effect and the SPSP reach effect. By setting in this way, the higher the reliability with respect to the jackpot, the easier the subjugation effect can be executed, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, when the zone effect is not executed when the variation effect pattern EA6 is selected, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect is the pseudo continuous effect (first time). “0-14”, “15-29” for the pseudo-continuous effect (second time), “30-44” for the SPSP reach effect, and “45-99” for “none” are assigned. In this way, when the zone effect is not executed, more determination values are assigned to “none” than when the zone effect is executed.

  Since zone effects are not executed in EA7 to EA9 (see FIG. 26), there is no difference in proportion due to the presence or absence of zone effects. As shown in FIG. 31, corresponding to EA7 to EA9, the determination value compared with the value of the culling effect end random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 4” at the start of re-variation (first time). , A value in the range of “5-99” is assigned to “None”. As described above, in EA7 to EA9, the subjugation effect is executed only at a low rate (5%).

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to EA6, compared to the subjugation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 30) corresponding to EA4 and EA5, the revariation start (first time) and the revariation start At the time (second time), many judgment values for the subjugation effect start random number are assigned. By setting in this way, EA4 and EA5 can make the execution time of the subjugation effect longer than EA6. For example, when the pseudo-continuous effect (second time) is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect start random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 59” at the start of the fluctuating effect. The values in the other ranges are assigned at the start of re-variation (first time). In addition, when the zone effect, the SPSP reach effect, or the winning operation effect is determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect, the judgment value to be compared with the value of the subjugation effect start random number is in the range of “0 to 29”. A value in the range of “30 to 69” is assigned at the start of re-variation (first time), and a value in the other range is assigned at the start of re-change (second time). As shown in FIG. 31, the execution time of the subjugation effect corresponding to EA6 to EA9 is set to the same execution time as described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production patterns ER1 to ER9)
As shown in FIG. 32, when the zone effect is executed in correspondence with ER1 to ER6, the determination value compared with the value of the culling effect end random number in order to determine the end timing of the culling effect is the pseudo continuous effect. “0-4” for (first time), “5-9” for pseudo-continuous effect (second time), “10, 11” for zone effect (white), “12-14” for zone effect (red), SPSP Determination values of “15 to 19” are assigned to reach production, and “20 to 99” are assigned to “none”. On the other hand, in response to ER1 to ER6, when the zone effect is not executed based on the zone effect execution random number, the determination value compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number in order to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect is pseudo-continuous. “0-4” for the production (first time), “5-9” for the pseudo-continuous production (second time), “10-14” for the SPSP reach production, “15-99” for “none” Assigned. In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, when the zone effect is executed based on the zone effect execution random number corresponding to ER7 to ER9, it is compared with the value of the subjugation effect end random number to determine the end timing of the subjugation effect. As the determination values, “0, 1” is assigned to the pseudo-continuous production (first time), and “2-99” is assigned to “none”. Thus, in the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to the lost variation effect patterns ER1 to ER9, “None” than the subjugation effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 28 to 31) corresponding to the hit variation effect patterns EA1 to EA9. A lot of judgment values are assigned to "." By making such a setting, the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the subjugation effect can be set high.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the case of losing, in order not to set the winning operation effect as the end timing of the subjugation effect, no judgment value is assigned to the subjugation effect. This suggests the winning operation effect by the subjugation effect, and if the loser is notified after the winning operation effect is performed, the player's disappointment is great, reducing the interest of the subjugation effect, It is possible to lose.

  When a plurality of subjugation effects are executed, a subjugation effect end random number is assigned to a plurality of effects that can be combined in the subjugation effect pattern determination table. Since the movable lamp 72 can execute only one subjugation effect, a plurality of subjugation effects cannot be executed simultaneously. For example, when the fluctuation effect pattern EA1 is executed, there is no combination of the subjugation effect that is executed from the start of change to the SPSP reach effect and the subjugation effect that is executed from the start of change to the winning operation effect (effect lever). Is possible. On the other hand, for example, when the variation effect pattern EA1 is executed, the subjugation effect that is executed from the beginning of the change to the pseudo continuous effect (first time), and the pseudo continuous effect (second time) to the winning operation effect (effect lever). It can be combined with the execution of subjugation.

  Further, the end timing of the subjugation effect is not limited to the above-described effect, and may be any timing. For example, a subjugation effect may be performed in order to suggest an effect A for operating a plurality of effect actors based on the result of the special symbol determination. Specifically, when execution of effect A is determined, the start timing of effect A may be determined as the end timing of the subjugation effect. Further, for example, the above-described subjugation effect may be performed in order to suggest the effect B based on information indicating the date and time measured by the RTC 134 (see FIG. 10).

  Further, the start timing of the subjugation effect is not limited to the start of the change effect, the start of the re-change (first time), and the start of the re-change (second time). For example, by preparing a subjugation effect pattern determination table in which a subjugation effect start random number is assigned to a zone effect, the subjugation effect can be executed from the time of execution of the zone effect.

  Further, a specific effect during the jackpot game may be executed in accordance with the end timing of the subjugation effect (displayed by the number of enemies “0”). For example, when an effect indicating that the V region 195 is long open is performed during a jackpot game, the above-described subjugation effect may be performed to suggest an effect indicating that the V region 195 is long open. In addition, when an effect indicating that the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game (for example, a probability change game state or a short-time game state) is performed during the jackpot game, the above-described suppression effect is used to suggest the effect. It may be done.

  In another embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of zone effects with different reliability levels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the zone effect is performed during one special symbol variation display. In other embodiments, the zone effect may be performed over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays. For example, when it is determined that the zone effect is to be performed based on the result of the pre-determination (see FIG. 17) when the game ball wins the start opening, according to the start of the variable effect related to the winning before the winning. Zone production starts. Thereafter, the zone effect is continuously performed during or until the end of the variable effect related to a prize determined in advance when the zone effect is performed.

  In other embodiments, the number of enemies may be displayed as either “red” or “white” for effects other than zone effects. For example, when the color of the number of enemies when the SPSP reach effect is executed at the end timing of the subjugation effect is set to either “red” or “white”, for example, the SPSP reach effect is determined in the subjugation effect pattern determination table. (R) and SPSP reach production (white) are allotted random numbers for culling production.

  Further, as the number of enemy light emission patterns to be displayed on the movable lamp 72, for example, a light emission pattern that changes from white to red may be provided. For example, in the subjugation effect, the number of enemies is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72, and the number of enemies is changed to red when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds from the start) has elapsed. By changing the number of enemies from white to red, the player can recognize that the reliability of the jackpot is high and enjoy the game.

  Further, as the number of enemy colors to be displayed on the movable lamp 72, three or more emission colors having different reliability with respect to the jackpot may be provided.

  In addition, the update pattern of the number of enemies in the subjugation effect is not limited to a pattern in which “1” is subtracted, but may be a pattern in which a number other than “1” is subtracted, or a different number is subtracted for each update. Any pattern is acceptable. Further, for example, a pattern in which a predetermined value (for example, 1) is added may be used, or a pattern in which a different number is added for each update may be used. In this case, an effect of increasing the number of allied characters due to the subjugation effect or an effect of increasing the ability of the teammate character may be performed. In addition, a predetermined effect may be started as the number of enemies is updated to a predetermined value (for example, 777).

  Moreover, the update pattern of the number of enemies is not limited to a constant speed, and for example, the update speed may be increased (or decreased) in accordance with the progress of the subjugation effect (in accordance with the passage of time). In addition, when the number of enemies is “0” (or 1 or more), the subjugation effect may end without causing anything (a so-called gas effect). Moreover, you may perform the effect display that the update of the number of enemies freezes in the middle of update. For example, when “5” is frozen and updated again after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), for example, “2” may be displayed, or “4” may be displayed. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the subjugation effect ends when the number of enemies is updated to “0”. In another embodiment, there may be a plurality of predetermined enemy numbers that trigger the end of the subjugation effect. Specifically, for example, when the number of enemies is updated to “8”, “5”, “3”, “2”, “0”, the subjugation effect may end, or when the subjugation effect ends Depending on the number of enemies, the reliability of the jackpot may be different.

  In another embodiment, when the subjugation effect ends, a predetermined effect image may be displayed.

  Further, the number of enemies is, for example, the number of timer interruption processes by a control device (for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, or the lamp control board 150, see FIG. 25) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 described later. You may update based on. For example, the number of timer interruption processes may be counted (count up or count down), and the number of enemies may be updated when the count result corresponds to a time interval for updating the number of enemies. Further, the number of enemies may be updated based on the clock frequency generated by the CPU of the control device constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied, the count is started in frequency units of the CPU clock signal. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 updates the number of enemies when the value counted based on the clock signal matches a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 100 milliseconds). Further, the number of enemies may be updated based on information indicating a date and time, day of the week, and the like timed by the RTC 134 described later. For example, information related to minutes, seconds, and the like timed by the RTC 134 is counted, and the number of enemies is updated when this information matches a predetermined value. Further, it may be updated every predetermined number of frames.

  Moreover, in other embodiment, the effect which alert | reports (or suggests) that a subjugation effect is performed may be performed before execution of a subjugation effect.

  In another embodiment, a subjugation effect in which the number of enemies is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 without displaying the number of enemies on the movable lamp 72 may be executed.

  In another embodiment, a gauge graphic indicating the number of enemies may be displayed on the movable lamp 72, and the gauge graphic may be increased or decreased according to the progress of the subjugation effect.

[Specific examples of subjugation production]
(If zone production is suggested)
Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, when the zone effect is executed in the case where the variation effect pattern EA2 is determined, it is determined by the zone effect lottery (see FIG. 26), and from the start of the second change A specific example of the production in the case where the zone production (the number of enemies is red) will be determined by lottery (see FIG. 28) when the subjugation production is executed.

  When the effect by the variation effect pattern EA2 is executed, after the effect of the decoration pattern 51 is started as shown in FIG. 33A, two pseudo continuous effects are executed. When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the pseudo variation image 52 for informing that the pseudo continuous effect is executed is displayed in the upper left area of the liquid crystal display device 5 for a predetermined period (for example, until the next pseudo continuous effect is executed, or Displayed until reach is reached). For example, since FIG. 33B shows a state immediately before the second pseudo continuous effect is started, a pseudo variation image 52 of “× 2” is displayed to notify that the first pseudo continuous effect has been executed. The state of being done is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 33C, the second pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the operation effect that moves the second effect agent 74 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed. During the operation effect, the pseudo-stopped decorative pattern 51 is displayed small in the lower right area of the liquid crystal display device 5. When the second effect actor 74 returns to the origin position, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the decorative symbol 51 that has started re-variation (pseudo variation) due to execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. A large screen is displayed and a subjugation effect is started. This subjugation effect is determined by a zone effect (red) when the subjugation effect end timing (number of enemies “0”) is determined in the lottery based on the subjugation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 29) corresponding to EA2 by the sub CPU 131. This is a subjugation effect when the production start timing is determined at the start of re-variation (second time). The sub CPU 131 determines the start timing of the zone effect during the normal reach effect (N1). For this reason, the execution time of the subjugation effect is 5 seconds, and the number of enemies at the start of the subjugation effect is determined to be “5”. The number of enemies is notified by displaying “5” in red on the movable lamp 72. The number of enemies is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” by the progress of the subjugation effect (every 1 second), and continues to be displayed until it becomes “0”.

  For example, when the number of enemies at the start of the subjugation effect is “5”, when the first update is performed, “4” is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72 as shown in FIG. When the update is performed for the second time, “3” is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72 as shown in FIG. While the number of enemies is displayed and updated on the movable lamp 72, the liquid crystal display screen 5 provides an effect in which the teammate character confronts the enemy. For example, the same number of enemy characters as the number of enemies displayed on the movable lamp 72 are displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5, the number of enemies displayed on the movable lamp 72 decreases, and the enemy displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5. The number of characters is also reduced. On the liquid crystal display screen 5, the number displayed on the movable lamp 72 is not displayed, but the number of characters corresponding to the number displayed on the movable lamp 72 is displayed. Since numbers are displayed on the movable lamp 72, the player can easily recognize the number of enemy characters even when a large number of characters are displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5.

  In the present embodiment, a production sound is output from the speaker 24 as the number of enemies is updated. For example, when the updated number of enemies is “4” or more, the first effect sound is output, and when the updated number of enemies is “3” to “1”, the second effect sound is output. Is output. When the updated number of enemies is “0”, the third effect sound is output from the speaker 24. Due to the difference in volume (or range), the second effect sound is easier to draw the player's attention than the first effect sound, and the third effect sound is more likely to be the player than the second effect sound. It is easy to draw attention. In the present embodiment, an effect sound “Zuba” is output as the first effect sound, an effect sound “Dosha” is output as the second effect sound at a louder volume than the first effect sound, and the third effect sound is output. The effect sound “Bone” is output at a louder volume than the second effect sound. By switching the production sound according to the number of enemies, the player can recognize that the subjugation production will be finished soon. Then, it is possible to enjoy the game while expecting that an effect with a relatively high reliability for the jackpot will be started.

  In another embodiment, the effect sound output with the update of the number of enemies may be another effect sound, or one effect selected from a plurality of effect sounds as the number of enemies is updated. Sound may be output. For example, as the third effect sound, the effect sound A and the effect sound B for notifying that the jackpot is confirmed may be included. When the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, for example, the effect sound A is output at a rate of 99% as the third effect sound, and the effect sound B is output at the remaining rate of 1%. Thereby, the interest property of subjugation production can further be improved. These selection ratios may be other values.

  During execution of the subjugation effect, reach is established and the normal reach effect (N1) is executed. FIG. 33 (F) shows a state where “3” is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72 during the normal reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (G), when the number of enemies is updated to “0” during normal reach production and “0” is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72, as shown in FIG. 34 (A). In addition, after the operation effect that moves the first effect object 73 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed, the zone effect is started as shown in FIG. In the operation effect when the zone effect is started, for example, the first effector 73 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position, and an effect image for notifying that the zone effect is started is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. You may let them.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34C, the normal reach effect develops into the SP reach effect (SP1). Then, as shown in FIG. 34D, the button operation effect is executed during the SP reach effect. In the button operation effect, an effect button image simulating the effect button 26, a gauge image indicating the remaining effective period of time during which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective, and an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 such as “Press!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  When the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the button operation effect, an operation effect for operating the first effect object 71 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed (see FIG. 34E). On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is not operated by the player during the button operation effect, the end timing of a predetermined valid period predetermined for the button operation effect (for example, 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the button operation effect) Accordingly, the same operation effect as when the effect button 26 is operated is executed. After the operation effect is executed, the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1) is developed as shown in FIG.

  A specific example thereafter will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(When the effect after the zone effect is suggested)
Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, when the zone effect is executed with the change effect pattern EA2, it is determined by lottery (see FIG. 26), from the start of the second change (second time) to the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1). A specific example of the effect when the subjugation effect is determined by lottery (see FIG. 28) will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and 35 (B), the second pseudo continuous effect is executed in the same effect manner as FIGS. 33 (B) and 33 (C). Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the subjugation effect is started when the re-variation is started (second time). In the subjugation effect, in the lottery based on the subjugation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 29) corresponding to EA2 by the sub CPU 131, the subjugation effect end timing (number of enemies “0”) is determined as the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1). This is a subjugation effect when the subjugation effect start timing is determined at the start of re-variation (second time). For this reason, the execution time of the subjugation effect is 38 seconds, and the number of enemies at the start of the subjugation effect is determined to be a larger number of “38” than the number of enemies shown in FIG. Note that the sub CPU 131 has determined to execute the zone effect during the normal reach effect (N1).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35C, “38” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72. For example, when updated for the first time, “37” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72 as shown in FIG. As a result of the further update, “23” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72 as shown in FIG. Thus, as the number displayed on the movable lamp 72 decreases, the enemy characters displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5 also decrease.

  After that, as in the effect mode shown in FIG. 33, reach is established during execution of the subjugation effect, and the normal reach effect (N1) is executed. FIG. 35 (F) shows a state where “22” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72 during the normal reach effect.

  Then, when the execution timing of the zone effect determined by the lottery arrives, an operation effect that moves the first effect actor 71 from the origin position to the advanced position is performed (FIG. 35 (G)), and the zone effect is started. (FIG. 35H). When the zone effect is started, the number of enemies is not “0” unlike FIGS. 33 and 34. For example, the number of enemies during the operation effect shown in FIG. 35 (G) is “21”, and the number of enemies at the start of the zone effect shown in FIG. 35 (H) is “20”. For this reason, even after the zone effect is started, the subjugation effect is continuously performed, and the number of enemies displayed on the movable lamp 72 decreases.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the number of enemies is updated to “0” during the SP reach effect, a button operation effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is executed. When the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the button operation effect, the subjugation effect ends in accordance with the operation, and an operation effect that moves the first effect object 73 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed. (FIG. 36C). On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is not operated by the player during the button operation effect, the subjugation effect ends according to the end timing of a predetermined valid period for the button operation effect, and the operation effect is Executed. After the operation effect is executed, the SPSP reach effect (SPSP1) is developed (see FIG. 36D).

  A specific example thereafter will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(When pseudo-continuous production is suggested)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 37, when the subjugation effect is executed from the start of the variation effect to the pseudo-continuous effect (first time) in the variation effect pattern EA9, the specifics of the effect when determined by lottery (see FIG. 31) An example will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (A), the subjugation effect is started as the change effect is started. This subjugation effect is determined by the sub-CPU 131 in the lottery based on the subjugation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 31) corresponding to EA9, and the subjugation effect end timing (number of enemies “0”) is determined as the pseudo-continuous effect (first time). This is the subjugation effect when the subjugation effect start timing is determined at the start of the fluctuating effect. For this reason, since the execution time of the subjugation effect is 15 seconds, “15” is determined as the number of enemies at the start of the subjugation effect, and “15” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72.

  Thereafter, the number of enemies is updated in the same manner as the update mode of the subjugation effect shown in FIG. 35, and when “0” is displayed in white on the movable lamp 72 as shown in FIG. The effect is executed, and the operation effect that moves the second effect actor 74 from the origin position to the advanced position is executed (see FIG. 37C).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after the decorative symbol 51 that has started re-variation (pseudo variation) due to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed largely on the liquid crystal display device 5. When elapses, a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. 37E (N3, see FIG. 24). In the final stage of the normal reach production, after the appearance of the special symbol determination as if it was “losing”, a relief effect is executed in which the teammate character defeats the enemy character to notify the jackpot, and the jackpot is notified ( FIG. 37 (D)). When it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be lost (when the variation effect pattern ER9 is determined), the relief effect is not performed and the loss is notified.

(Modification of subjugation production)
In this embodiment, 0 and a positive integer are displayed in the subjugation effect. In another embodiment, time information including a decimal point may be displayed on the movable lamp 72 in the subjugation effect.

  For example, in FIG. 33D, when “5.00” is displayed in red on the movable lamp 72, it is notified that the remaining time until the execution of the subjugation effect is 5 seconds. The value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “0.01” every 0.01 seconds, and is continuously updated until it becomes “0.00”.

  In this way, by displaying the time information until the subjugation effect ends, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that something will happen after a few seconds. When such time information is displayed, an effect sound such as a time signal may be output from the speaker 24, for example, every second with the update of the time information. For example, an effect sound “click” is output as the first effect sound described above for the subjugation effect, an effect sound “Po” is output as the second effect sound, and an effect “Pean” is output as the third effect sound. Output sound. By outputting such a production sound, it is easy for the player to recognize that the time information is shown, and it is easy to draw the player's attention.

  In order to realize such an effect, for example, the sub CPU 131 in the effect control board 130 refers to the subjugation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 28 to 32 in the processing of steps S1221 to S1223 in FIG. The setting information is determined in the same manner as the subjugation effect. When the subjugation effect is started, the time information displayed on the movable lamp 72 is updated by the lamp CPU 151 to the time information obtained by subtracting 0.01 seconds every 0.01 seconds.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a subjugation effect is performed during the fluctuation display of one special symbol. In other embodiments, the subjugation effect may be performed over a plurality of special symbol variations. For example, in the probability variation game state in which an effect pattern with a short variation time is easily selected, a subjugation effect may be performed over a plurality of special symbol variation displays.

[Interrupt production]
Next, the interrupt effect when the winning operation effect is performed will be described. The “interrupt effect” is an effect that is performed by interrupting the SPSP reach effect when the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the execution of the SPSP reach effect. The “lever suggestion effect”, “cut-in A”, And “cut-in B” is a general term for the three types of effects. Here, the “lever suggestion effect” is an effect that notifies stepwise that a winning operation effect (effect lever) is performed thereafter. “Cut-in A” is an effect of displaying a cut-in A image related to the character A on the liquid crystal display device 5 (for example, displayed for 4 seconds). “Cut-in B” is a cut-in B image related to the character B. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (for example, displayed for 5 seconds).

  The interruption effect is executed when the above-described variation effect patterns EA1 to EA3 or ER1 to ER3 are determined by the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the effect by the variation effect patterns EA1 to EA3 or ER1 to ER3 is executed, the button operation effect is executed at the end of SPSP1. When the player operates the effect button 26 during this button operation effect, an interrupt effect is executed according to the operation. Thereafter, when the end timing of the SPSP reach effect predetermined in the variation effect pattern arrives, the winning operation effect is executed. As an interruption effect, which effect is performed among “lever suggestion effect”, “cut-in A”, and “cut-in B” is executed by the determined variation effect pattern and the effect control board 130. Determined by the lottery.

  More specifically, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 generates an interrupt effect selection random number when a change start command is received from the game control board 100, and the value of the random number is an interrupt effect pattern. The type of the interrupt effect is determined depending on which of the determination values for selecting the type of the interrupt effect specified in the determination table. In other embodiments, an interrupt effect selection random number may be acquired when the game ball starts winning a prize, or an interrupt effect selection random number may be acquired immediately before the end timing of the SPSP reach effect. .

[Interrupt effect pattern determination table]
The interruption effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an interrupt effect pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 38, for the variation effect pattern EA1, a value in the range of “0 to 19” is assigned to the cut-in A as the determination value compared with the value of the interrupt effect selection random number (selection rate 20 %), Values in other ranges are assigned to cut-in B (selectivity 80%). That is, when the variation effect pattern EA1 is selected, cut-in A or cut-in B is performed by lottery, and no lever suggestion effect is performed.

  Further, with respect to the variation effect pattern EA2, the determination values to be compared with the value of the interrupt effect selection random number are all values in the range of “0 to 99” assigned to the lever suggestion effect (selection rate 100% ). That is, when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, the lever suggestion effect is always performed. As described above, the variation effect pattern EA2 is an effect pattern in which a winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed. For this reason, when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, a lever suggestion effect is performed as an interrupt effect according to the player's operation of the effect button 26 during the SPSP1 reach effect, and then a winning operation effect (effect lever). Is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the “lever suggestion effect”, a random value is assigned only to the change effect pattern EA2 except for the change effect pattern ER2. Although a random value is assigned to the lever suggestion effect in the change effect pattern ER2, as described above, the selection rate of the change effect pattern ER2, which is a lost effect pattern corresponding to the change effect pattern EA2, is 0%. .

  Therefore, the lever suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed only when the variable effect pattern EA2 is selected, that is, only when the jackpot is a jackpot, and is an effect that indicates the determination of the jackpot.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, for the variation effect pattern EA3, a value in the range of “0 to 39” is assigned to the cut-in A as the determination value to be compared with the value of the interrupt effect selection random number (selected) The value in the other range is assigned to cut-in B (selectivity 60%).

  Moreover, since the variation effect patterns EA4 and EA5 are the variation effect patterns that execute the winning operation effect but do not execute the interrupt effect, the determination values corresponding to EA4 and EA5 are not assigned.

  In addition, for the variation effect pattern ER1, a value in the range of “0 to 59” is assigned to the cut-in A as the determination value to be compared with the value of the random effect selection random number (selection rate 60%). Is assigned to cut-in B (selectivity 40%). A determination value to be compared with the value of the random effect selection random number is not assigned to the variation effect pattern ER2. This is because ER2 is a variation effect pattern with a selection rate of 0% as shown in the loss variation effect pattern table (see FIG. 25), and therefore it is not necessary to set a determination value. When ER2 is executed, the sub CPU 131 may or may not acquire the interrupt effect selection random number. When the interrupt effect selection random number is acquired when ER2 is executed, the sub CPU 131 does not execute the process of referring to the interrupt effect pattern determination table (see steps S1222, 1223 in FIG. 55).

  Further, for the variation effect pattern ER3, the determination value to be compared with the value of the interrupt effect selection random number is assigned a value in the range of “0 to 54” to the cut-in A (selection rate 55%), otherwise A value in the range is assigned to cut-in B (selectivity 45%). Moreover, since the variation effect patterns ER4 and ER5 are variation effect patterns that execute the winning operation effect but do not execute the interrupt effect, the determination values corresponding to ER4 and ER5 are not assigned.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when comparing ER1 and ER1 that execute the winning operation effect (effect lever), ER1 is assigned more judgment values to cut-in A than EA1, and EA1 is more ER1. More determination values are assigned to the cut-in B. Further, when comparing EA2 and ER2 that execute the winning operation effect (effect lever), the selection rate of the lever suggestion effect is similarly 100%, but ER2 is not selected as the variation effect pattern for loss. By setting in this way, the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of cut-in A and cut-in B, and the reliability of the jackpot for the lever suggestion effect is 100%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, when comparing EA1 that executes the winning operation effect (effect lever) and EA3 that executes the winning operation effect (effect button), EA1 is determined to be cut-in B rather than EA3. Many values are assigned. By setting in this way, the cut-in B is easily selected when the winning operation effect (effect lever) having higher reliability than the winning operation effect (effect button) is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 38, EA1 to EA3 are interrupting effects, but EA4 and EA5 are variable effect patterns that do not execute the interrupting effects. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, EA1 to EA3 are variable effect patterns for executing SPSP1, and EA4 and EA5 are variable effect patterns for executing SPSP2 having lower reliability than SPSP1. By setting in this way, it can be suggested that the reliability for the jackpot is higher when the interruption effect is executed than when the interrupt effect is not executed.

[Flow of interrupt production]
Hereinafter, an outline of the flow of the interrupt effect when each of the above-described variation effect patterns is selected will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of effects when the variable effect pattern EA1 is selected. As shown in FIG. 39, when the variation effect pattern EA1 is selected, an SPSP reach effect is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation effect (FIG. 39A). Subsequently, during the SPSP reach production, a button operation production is performed to prompt the player to operate the production button 26 (FIG. 39B). When the effect button 26 is operated by the player within a predetermined effective period, the cut-in A or cut-in B image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in full screen instead of the image related to the SPSP reach effect ( FIG. 39C or FIG. 39D). Which of the cut-in A and the cut-in B is displayed is determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol by lottery using the above-described interrupt effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. After the cut-in A or the cut-in B is displayed for a predetermined time, an image related to the SPSP reach effect is displayed again on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIG. 39E).

  On the other hand, if the player does not press the effect button 26 within the effective period, the liquid crystal display device 5 is used even if either the cut-in A or the cut-in B is determined at the start of the change of the special symbol. The image relating to the SPSP reach effect is continuously displayed (FIG. 39F).

  Subsequently, in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, a winning operation production (production lever) is performed, and a production for urging the player to operate the production lever 71 is performed (FIG. 39G). Here, an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect lever 71 is performed immediately before it is notified whether or not it is a big hit. And if operation with respect to the production lever 71 is performed, a winning determination operation | movement effect will be performed (FIG. 39 (H)) and a big hit will be alert | reported (FIG. 39 (I)).

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of effects when the variable effect pattern EA2 is selected. As shown in FIG. 40, when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, the button operation effect is performed in the same flow as in FIG. 39 (FIG. 40B). When the effect button 26 is operated by the player within a predetermined effective period, a lever suggestion effect is performed (FIG. 40C). Details of the lever suggestion effect will be described later. When the lever suggesting effect is performed, the lever suggesting effect is continuously performed until the winning operation effect is performed without displaying the image related to the SPSP reach effect as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the effect button 26 within the predetermined effective period, the image related to the SPSP reach effect is continuously displayed as in FIG. 39 (FIG. 40F).

  Subsequently, as in FIG. 39, a winning operation effect (effect lever) is performed at the end of the SPSP reach effect, and an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect lever 71 is performed (FIG. 40G). . And if operation with respect to the production lever 71 is performed, a winning decision operation | movement effect will be performed (FIG. 40 (H)) and a big hit will be alert | reported (FIG. 40 (I)).

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of effects when the variable effect pattern EA3 is selected. In FIG. 41, the presentation proceeds in the same flow as in FIG. Specifically, when the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the SPSP reach effect, cut-in A or cut-in B is displayed. In FIG. 41, a winning operation effect (effect button) is performed in place of the winning operation effect (effect lever) shown in FIG. In other words, here, an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed immediately before being notified of whether or not it is a big hit. Then, when the effect button 26 is operated by the player, a hit confirmation operation effect is performed (FIG. 41 (H)) and a big hit is notified (FIG. 41 (I)).

  FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of effects when the variable effect pattern ER1 is selected. As shown in FIG. 42, even when the variation effect pattern ER1 is selected, the button operation effect is performed in the same flow as in FIG. 39 (FIG. 42B), and cut-in A or cut-in B is performed according to the operation. Is displayed (FIG. 42B). When the variation effect pattern ER1 is selected, as described with reference to FIG. 38, which one of the cut-in A and the cut-in B is displayed by lottery is determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol. Yes. Thereafter, a winning operation effect (effect lever) is performed in the same flow as in FIG. 39, and a loss is notified according to the operation of the effect lever 71 (FIGS. 42H and 42).

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of effects when the variable effect pattern ER3 is selected. In the variation effect pattern ER3, the effect progresses in the same flow as in FIG. 42, and finally the losing is notified. However, in FIG. 43, the winning operation effect (effect button) is displayed instead of the winning operation effect (effect lever). This is performed (FIG. 43G). Others are the same as in FIG.

  As described above, when the variation effect patterns EA1 to EA3, ER1, and ER3 are selected, the button operation effect is performed during the SPSP reach effect in any effect pattern, and the discount operation pattern 26 is divided according to the player's operation of the effect button 26. As the included effect, one of “lever suggestion effect”, “cut-in A”, and “cut-in B” is performed. Since the “lever suggestion effect” indicates that the jackpot is confirmed, if the button operation effect is performed during the SPSP reach effect, the player expects that the lever suggest effect may be performed according to the operation of the effect button 26. You can hold them. Further, the cut-in B has a higher reliability for the big hit than the cut-in A. For this reason, when cut-in B is displayed even if the lever suggesting effect is not performed according to the operation of the effect button 26, the player's expectation can be increased. As described above, an interruption effect is performed in accordance with the button operation, whereby the player can be prompted to operate the effect button 26.

  Next, a specific example of the interrupt effect shown in FIGS. 39 to 43 will be described.

[Specific example of interrupt production]
(There is an operation of the change effect pattern EA2 and the effect button 26)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, a specific example of the effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA2 is selected will be described. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a specific effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected. FIG. 45 is an example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. In this specific example, when the zone effect is executed during the normal reach effect (N1), it is determined by the zone effect lottery (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 44A, for example, an SPSP reach effect is performed during the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol 51, and a button operation effect is performed in the middle of the SPSP reach effect (FIG. 44B). Specifically, the button image related to the button operation effect is translucently displayed on the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect. In the state shown in FIG. 44B, the player can visually recognize the effect image and the zone image 53 related to the SPSP reach effect even during the button operation effect. During the button operation effect, the decorative symbol 51 is displayed small in the lower right area of the display screen.

  As shown in FIG. 44B, in the button operation effect, an effective period in which the button operation can be performed is set, and an image indicating the effective period is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45, the effective period is set to Ia seconds (for example, 3 seconds). When the effect button 26 is operated by the player before the effective period Ia seconds elapses, a lever suggestion effect is started in accordance with the operation (FIG. 44C, T23 in FIG. 45).

  As shown in FIG. 44C, in the lever suggestion effect, for example, an effect image indicating the number “3” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Thereafter, the effect display in which the effect image indicating the number “3” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is changed to the first effect lever image 81 imitating a part of the effect lever 71 is performed. Then, an effect image indicating the number “2” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIG. 44D).

  Next, an effect display in which the effect image indicating the number “2” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is changed to a second effect lever image 82 simulating a part of the effect lever 71 is performed. The second effect lever image 82 is an effect image different from the first effect lever image 81. Then, an effect image indicating the number “1” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIG. 44E). Thereafter, an effect display in which the effect image indicating the number “1” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is changed to a third effect lever image 83 simulating a part of the effect lever 71 is performed. The third effect lever image 83 is an effect image different from the first effect lever image 81 and the second effect lever image 82. Then, the first effect lever image 81, the second effect lever image 82, and the third effect lever image 83 are combined to form an effect lever image 80 that imitates the effect lever 71 (FIG. 44F). The formation of the effect lever image 80 ends the lever suggestion effect. The period during which the lever suggestion effect is performed (T23 to T26 in FIG. 45) is, for example, Lc seconds. This Lc second is a variable time. That is, the lever suggestion effect is started from the timing when the effect button 26 is operated by the player in the effective period Ia, but the timing T26 at which the lever suggestion effect ends is a variable effect pattern regardless of the player's operation. Is predetermined.

  In addition, while the lever suggestion effect is being performed, the effect image related to the lever suggestion effect is displayed on the entire screen, so that the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect is shown in FIGS. 44 (C) to (E). And the zone image 53 cannot be visually recognized. In addition, during the lever suggestion effect, the SPSP reach effect may be continuously performed internally, or the SPSP reach effect may be terminated together with the start of the lever suggestion effect.

  With the end of the lever suggestion effect, a winning operation effect (effect lever) is started, and the effect lever image 80 and an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 71 such as “draw the lever!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. (T26 in FIG. 44F and FIG. 45). As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, after the lever suggestion effect is executed, the gauge image showing the remaining effective period of time during which the operation of the effect lever 71 is effective, unlike after the cut-in is executed. A winning operation effect (effect lever) in which is not displayed is executed. In another embodiment, the same winning operation effect (effect lever) may be executed when the lever suggesting effect is executed and when cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed.

  In other embodiments, the lever suggestion effect may not be completed by the formation of the effect lever image 80, and the lever suggestion effect may be included including the effect corresponding to FIG. In this case, an effective period in which the operation of the effect lever 71 is effective is set for the lever suggestion effect, and an effect image that is the same as or similar to the winning operation effect (effect lever) is displayed within the effective period. .

  Regarding the winning operation effect (effect lever), when the effect lever 71 is operated by the player during the predetermined effective period (Ib seconds) (FIG. 44 (G)), the winning action effect starts according to the operation. (FIG. 44 (H)). Even when the effect lever 71 is not operated by the player during the effective period, the winning action operation effect is started as the effective period Ib seconds elapse.

  As illustrated in FIG. 44 (H), in the hit confirmation operation effect, the first effect actor 73 operates to the advanced position, and a hit determination notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, the decorative symbol 51 in which the decorative symbol 51 is displayed in a small size in the lower right area of the display screen is pseudo-stopped in a jackpot manner in response to the start of the hit determination operation effect. The movable lamp 72 operates to the protruding position and emits light with a predetermined light emission pattern. Furthermore, the effect lever 71 is maintained in the lowered posture.

  In addition, a vibration effect that vibrates the effect lever 71 may be executed in response to the start of the winning action operation effect, or a vibration effect may be executed in response to the start of the winning operation effect (effect lever).

  When the hit confirmation operation effect shown in FIG. 44 (H) is completed, the first effect actor 73 returns to the origin position, and the decorative symbol 51 that has been pseudo-stopped at the lower right of the display screen in a big win mode is displayed on the display screen. Largely displayed in the center. Thereafter, in response to the special symbol (big hit symbol) being stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 51 that has been pseudo-stopped is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner to notify the jackpot (see FIG. 44 (I)).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 45, the execution time of the hit confirmation operation effect is a constant time of G seconds, and the start timing of the hit determination operation effect varies depending on the operation timing of the player with respect to the effect lever 71. However, the time from the start time T26 of the winning operation effect (effect lever) to the stop timing of the special symbol is longer than the total of the Ib seconds and the execution time G of the hitting action effect. For this reason, regardless of the timing of the winning operation effect (effect lever), the effect operation 71 is always ended before the special symbol is stopped (FIG. 45). Specifically, the shift in timing at which the effect lever 71 is operated is absorbed by the pseudo stop period of the decorative symbol 51.

  In this way, it is possible to notify that the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed afterward by the lever suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the lever suggestion effect is executed when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. For this reason, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpot is confirmed before the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed. In addition, since the effect lever image simulating a part of the effect lever 71 is displayed step by step, the player can gradually recognize that the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed. It is possible to increase the expectation.

(Modified example of lever suggestion)
In other embodiments, the effect images related to the lever suggestion effect (numbers such as “3” and the first effect lever image 81) are not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the number according to the stage of the lever suggestion effect. May be displayed on the movable lamp 72 to execute the lever suggestion effect. Alternatively, the lever suggestion effect may be executed by causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the number according to the lever suggestion effect stage without displaying the number according to the lever suggestion effect stage on the movable lamp 72.

  In another embodiment, the lever suggestion effect may be executed even when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a loss. For example, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, the lever suggesting effect is successful (proceeding to the final stage) and the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed. When the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the lever suggesting effect fails (without proceeding to the final stage) and the winning operation effect (effect lever) is not executed. Specifically, when the lever suggesting effect fails, for example, the effect image indicating the number “2” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the lever suggesting effect is a second image imitating a part of the effect lever 71. The lever suggestion effect ends without changing to the effect image. Thereafter, the winning operation effect (effect lever) is not executed, and the loss is notified.

  In another embodiment, even if the lever suggesting effect is successful (going to the final stage) and the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed, it may be lost. In other words, even if the lever suggesting effect is successful, the jackpot may not be confirmed. However, when the lever suggestion effect is successful, the reliability of the jackpot is high, and may be a jackpot at a rate of 70% or more, for example.

  In another embodiment, when a lever suggestion effect is performed, a winning operation effect (effect lever) or a winning operation effect (effect button) may be executed. In this case, the rate at which the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed is larger than the rate at which the winning operation effect (effect button) is executed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest that the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed by performing the lever suggestion effect.

(There is an operation of the change effect pattern EA1, the effect button 26)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, a specific example of the effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA1 is selected will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a specific effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the variation effect pattern EA1 is selected. FIG. 47 is an example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. FIG. 47A shows a time chart when cut-in A is displayed, and FIG. 47B shows a time chart when cut-in B is displayed. In this specific example, it is determined that the zone effect is not executed in the zone effect lottery (see FIG. 26).

  For example, a button operation effect is performed during the SPSP reach effect (FIGS. 46A and 46B). As illustrated in FIG. 46B, since the effect image related to the button operation effect is superimposed on the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect, the player can display the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect even during the button operation effect. Visible. When the player operates the effect button 26 during a predetermined effective period (Ia seconds) determined in advance for the button operation effect, cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed in accordance with the operation (FIG. 46). (C)). Specifically, the cut-in A image (or cut-in B image) is displayed on the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 for a predetermined time based on the result of the lottery performed using the interrupt effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Only displayed. More specifically, the cut-in A image is displayed for La seconds, and the cut-in B image is displayed for Lb seconds (FIGS. 47A and 47B).

  Here, the SPSP reach effect is continuously executed internally even during the display of the cut-in A image, for example. For this reason, the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect that can be visually recognized according to the end of the display of the cut-in A image is the effect image when La seconds have elapsed since the cut-in A image is not visible. It is. Similarly, when the cut-in B image is displayed, the effect image related to the SPSP reach effect that can be visually recognized according to the end of the display of the cut-in B image can be visually recognized by displaying the cut-in B image. It is an effect image when Lb seconds have passed since it disappeared.

  Thus, when cut-in A (or cut-in B) is completed, an effect image related to the SPSP reach effect is displayed from the middle of the SPSP reach effect (FIG. 46D). Thereafter, in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, the winning operation production (production lever) is started (FIG. 46E). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 46E, the winning operation effect (effect lever) after the cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed is the same as the case where the lever suggesting effect is executed. The effect lever image 80 is displayed. In addition, for example, an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 71 such as “draw the lever !!” is displayed. In the winning operation effect (production lever) after the cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed, unlike the case where the lever suggestion effect is executed, the remaining effective period during which the operation of the production lever 71 is effective. A gauge image indicating the time may or may not be displayed. In other embodiments, a winning operation effect (effect lever) that displays the same effect image when cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed and when the lever suggestion effect is executed is executed. May be.

  Moreover, the timing T35 at which the winning operation effect (effect lever) is executed is determined in advance by the variable effect pattern, and the same applies when the lever suggestion effect is performed or when cut-in A or cut-in B is performed. is there.

  When the effect lever 71 is operated by the player during the predetermined effective period (Ib seconds) for the winning operation effect (effect lever) (FIG. 46 (F)), as in FIG. The winning action operation starts (FIG. 46 (G)). Even if the effect lever 71 is not operated by the player during the effective period, the winning action operation effect is started as the effective period elapses.

  As illustrated in FIG. 46G, in the hit confirmation operation effect, the first effect character 73 operates to the advance position, and a hit determination notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The movable lamp 72 operates to the protruding position and emits light with a predetermined light emission pattern. Further, the effect lever 71 is maintained in the lowered posture, and the vibration effect is executed.

  When the hitting action effect ends, the first effect character 73 returns to the origin position. Thereafter, in response to the special symbol (big hit symbol) being stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and the jackpot is notified (see FIG. 46H).

  In addition, although the example which becomes a big hit was demonstrated in FIG. 46, when cut-in A or cut-in B is displayed, it may be lost. Specifically, when the variation effect pattern ER1 is selected, the effect proceeds in the same flow as in FIG. 46, but finally, the loss is notified.

(Variation effect pattern EA2, no operation of effect button 26)
Hereinafter, a specific example of the effect when the effect button 26 is not operated when the change effect pattern EA2 is selected will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. FIG. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific effect when the effect button 26 is not operated when the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected. FIG. 49 is an example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. In this specific example, it is determined that the zone effect is not executed in the zone effect lottery (see FIG. 26).

  For example, a button operation effect is performed during the SPSP reach effect (FIGS. 48A and 48B). When the predetermined effective period Ia seconds elapses without the player operating the effect button 26 even once, the button operation effect ends. Note that the SPSP reach effect that has been executed before the start of the button effect is continued to be executed even during the button operation effect or after the end of the button operation effect (FIG. 48C). When no operation is performed by the player, the interrupt effect (lever suggestion effect, cut-in A, or cut-in B) is not executed, so the SPSP reach effect is continuously executed as it is.

  Thereafter, in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, the winning operation production (production lever) is started (FIG. 48D, T44 in FIG. 49). As illustrated in FIG. 48D, in the winning operation effect when the interrupt effect is not executed, the effect lever image 80 is displayed as in the case where the lever suggestion effect is executed. In addition, for example, an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 71 such as “draw the lever !!” is displayed. Then, similarly to the case where cut-in A (or cut-in B) is executed, a gauge image indicating the remaining time of the effective period during which the operation of the effect lever 71 is effective is displayed (FIGS. 48D and 48). (See (E)).

  In the other embodiments, the same effect image (the effect lever image 80 and the gauge) is obtained when the lever suggestion effect is not executed because the operation is not performed and when the lever suggestion effect is executed after the operation. A winning operation effect (effect lever) for displaying (image) may be executed.

  In FIG. 48D, when the effect lever 71 is operated by the player within the effective period Ib seconds, or when the predetermined effective period Ib seconds elapses without the effect lever 71 being operated once by the player. , A hitting action effect is performed.

  Specifically, with the end of the winning operation effect (the effect lever), the hit operation effect is performed in the same manner as described above (FIG. 48 (E)). In addition, when the winning operation effect (effect lever) is completed without the effect lever 71 being operated by the player once, a vibration effect that vibrates the effect lever 71 is executed in response to the start of the hit / decision action effect. It may or may not be executed.

  When the hitting action effect ends, the first effect character 73 returns to the origin position. Thereafter, in response to the special symbol (big hit symbol) being stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed to notify the big hit (see FIG. 48H).

  In FIG. 48, since the variation effect pattern EA2 is selected, it is not lost. However, when the variation effect pattern ER1 indicating the loss is selected and the operation on the effect button 26 is not performed, the effect is performed in the same flow as in FIG. 48. Informed.

(Variation production pattern EA3, production button 26 is operated)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, a specific example of the effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the change effect pattern EA3 is selected will be described. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific effect when the effect button 26 is operated when the variation effect pattern EA3 is selected. FIG. 51 is an example of a time chart of effects shown in FIG. In this specific example, it is determined that the zone effect is not executed in the zone effect lottery (see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 50, when the button operation effect is performed during the SPSP reach effect and the button operation is performed during the effective period of the button operation effect (Ia seconds), a cut-in image (cut) is generated according to the button operation. In A or cut-in B) is displayed (FIGS. 50A to 50C). Thereafter, the display of the cut-in image is finished and the SPSP reach effect is displayed again (FIG. 50D). Then, instead of the winning operation effect (effect lever), the winning operation effect (effect button) is executed (FIG. 50E). In the winning operation effect (effect button), an effect button image simulating the effect button 26 and a gauge image indicating the remaining time of the effective period during which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective are displayed. As shown in FIG. 51, the effective period of the effect button 26 in the winning operation effect (effect button) is If seconds, which is shorter than the effective period Ib seconds of the effect lever 71 in the winning operation effect (effect lever). Further, for example, an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 such as “Press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Then, in response to pressing of the effect button 26 or according to the elapse of the effective period, a hit / decision operation effect is performed (FIG. 50F). As a result, the decorative design 51 is pseudo-stopped in a jackpot manner.

  It should be noted that a vibration effect that vibrates the effect lever 71 may or may not be executed in response to the start of the hitting action effect. For example, when the effect lever 71 instead of the effect button 26 is operated by the player during the winning operation effect (effect button), the vibration effect may be executed in response to the start of the hit / decision action effect.

  Thereafter, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in response to the stoppage of the special symbol, and a jackpot is notified (FIG. 50 (G)).

  In addition, although FIG. 50 demonstrated the case where it becomes a big win, when it determines with a special symbol determination being a loss, a loss is alert | reported after FIG.50 (E). Specifically, when the variation effect pattern ER3 is selected, the effect progresses in the same flow as in FIG. 50, but finally the loss is notified.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
With reference to FIG. 52, the timer interruption process performed in the effect control board 130 will be described. Here, FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing details of the timer interruption process performed in the effect control board 130. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 52 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption. Part or all of the processing described as being performed by the effect control board 130 in this embodiment may be executed on any of the game control board 100, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 executes command reception processing (step S10). The command reception process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control board 100. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 receives a command as game information from the game control board 100, and determines the contents of the effect according to the received command. For example, the content of the effect of the subjugation effect is determined, or the content of the effect of the interruption effect (lever suggestion effect, cut-in A, or cut-in B) is determined.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 generates a command for causing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to execute the determined effect. These commands are transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150, so that an effect based on the command is executed by the image sound control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150. For example, an effect image related to the lever suggestion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with an operation on the effect lever 71. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a transmission process (step S11). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 transmits the command generated in step S <b> 10 to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Next, the sub CPU 131 performs data transfer processing (step S12). For example, in step S12, the sub CPU 131 images the data related to the operations of the first effect accessory 73, the second effect accessory 74, the effect button 26, the effect lever 71, and the movable lamp 72 transmitted from the lamp control board 150. Transfer to the acoustic control board 140. Further, the sub CPU 131 performs lamp control on data transmitted from the image sound control board 140 for operating the first effect role 73, the second effect role 74, the effect button 26, the effect lever 71, and the movable lamp 72. Transfer to the substrate 150. By performing this data transfer process, for example, the movable lamp 72 emits light, or the first effector 73 or the second effector 74 operates in conjunction with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. To do. Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 transmits the command from the lamp control board 150 in accordance with the processing of step S911 (see FIG. 60) described later, based on the information included in the received command, for example. It is determined whether or not the command is an operation command (step S101).

  When the operation command is received (step S101: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command for notifying that the operation has been performed in the sub RAM 133 (step S102). This operation notification command includes, for example, information on which of the effect button 26, the effect key 27, or the effect lever 71 has been operated. The operation notification command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process in step S11. Thereby, for example, an operation effect (see FIGS. 34D and 34E) that causes the first effector 73 to move from the origin position to the advanced position according to the operation of the effect button 26 is executed, or an interrupt effect is produced. (Lever suggestion effect, cut-in A, or cut-in B) is executed. In addition, in accordance with the operation of the effect lever 71, a hit confirmation operation effect (see FIGS. 44F to 44H) is executed. Further, for example, the setting information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed according to the operation of the effect key 27, or a process for realizing an effect on the effect is performed.

  When the process of step S102 is executed or when it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S101: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a pending command is received from the game control board 100 ( Step S103).

  When the hold command is received (step S103: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an icon display command (step S104). The icon display command includes setting information regarding the display mode of the hold icon and winning start port information indicating which start port of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 has won. Note that the sub CPU 131 adds 1 to the number of holds in the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) based on the winning start information in response to receiving the hold command. The icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S11. Thereby, for example, a hold icon indicating that the right of special symbol determination is held is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Note that the hold icon may be displayed in a display mode that suggests (notifies) the reliability of the jackpot based on the result of the prior determination process (see FIG. 17).

  When the process of step S104 is executed or when it is determined that the hold command has not been received (step S103: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a change start command has been received (step S105).

  When the change start command is received (step S105: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S106). Here, the sub CPU 131 determines the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command by lottery using the variation effect pattern random number. Details of the variation start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the process of step S106 is executed or when it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (step S105: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a symbol determination command has been received (step S107). .

  When the symbol determination command is received (step S107: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect end command (step S108). This variation effect end command is a command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the decorative design 51, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S11. As a result, the decorative symbol 51 that is fluctuating (pseudo-stopped) is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuating effect ends.

  When the process of step S108 is executed, or when it is determined that the symbol determination command has not been received (step S108: NO), the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In addition to the processing shown in FIG. 53, for example, the sub CPU 131 receives a command related to the effect of the big hit game from the game control board 100, and performs processing according to the received command. For example, when receiving the opening command instructing the start of the opening effect of the jackpot game in response to the end of the variation effect after the end of the winning action operation effect, the sub CPU 131 reproduces the moving image for the opening effect on the image sound control board 140. Let Thereby, after the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner, the moving image for the opening effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the variation start command receiving process by the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S106 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 54, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S105: YES), the sub CPU 131 analyzes the received change start command (step S1201). In the change start command, as described above, information indicating whether or not the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 19) is a big hit, setting information of the change pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Etc. are included.

  Based on the analysis result of the change start command (step S1201), the sub CPU 131 reads the decorative design variation effect pattern table corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern type from the sub ROM 132, and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1202). Then, the sub CPU 131 refers to the set variation effect pattern table and determines the variation effect pattern by lottery using the variation effect pattern random number (step S1203). For example, when the variation pattern is determined to be PA1 (see FIG. 21) by the variation pattern determination process in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 20), the sub CPU 131 draws the variation effect patterns EA1 to EA3 by lottery using the variation effect pattern random numbers. Is selected as one of the variation effect patterns.

  The sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of reserved special symbol determinations stored in the sub RAM 133 when performing the variation effect pattern determination process, and the pending icon displayed in step S104 is being executed. It deletes, after performing the effect display moved to the said icon display area (not shown) for displaying the said icon corresponding to special symbol determination. Simultaneously with the deletion of the hold icon, the same or similar icon as the deleted hold icon is displayed in the icon display area.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1202, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern determination process (step S1204). Details of the notice effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1204, the sub CPU 131 sets a variable effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S1205). The variation effect start command includes information determined in step S1203 and step S1204. The variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11 (see FIG. 52). Thereby, a variation effect and various effects are performed in the mode determined in the effect control board 130.

  Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Notification effect pattern determination processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the notice effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern determination process in step S1204 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the sub CPU 131 reads the zone effect determination table corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the jackpot is included in the change start command from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1210). Then, the sub CPU 131 is based on which of the determination values for determining whether or not to execute the zone effect assigned corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in the process of step S1203. Then, the presence / absence of execution of the zone effect is determined (step S1211). When it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 131 refers to the zone effect determination table set in the sub RAM 133 and the zone effect timing random number is a determination value for determining the execution timing of the zone effect. The execution timing of the zone effect is determined on the basis of which of the two matches.

  After the process of step S1211, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the fluctuating effect pattern determined in the process of step S1203 can execute the subjugation effect (step S1212). Specifically, when EA1 to EA9 or ER1 to ER9 (that is, other than EH1 to EH4) is selected as the variation effect pattern, the subjugation effect can be executed.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the subjugation effect can be executed (step S1212: YES), the sub CPU 131 reads out the subjugation effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in the process of step S1203 from the sub ROM 132 and stores it in the sub RAM 133. Set (step S1213). The sub CPU 131 refers to the subjugation effect pattern determination table and determines the setting information of the subjugation effect corresponding to the presence / absence of the zone effect determined in step S1211 (step S1214). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 determines the end timing of the subjugation effect based on which determination value the subjugation effect end random number matches, and based on which determination value the subjugation effect start random number matches Determine the start timing of subjugation production. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 28 to 32, when the subjugation effect end random number matches the determination value assigned to “none”, the sub CPU 131 determines not to execute the subjugation effect.

  When the process of step S1214 is executed, or when it is determined that the subjugation effect cannot be executed (step S1221: NO), the sub CPU 131 reads the interrupt effect pattern determination table from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133. (Step S1222). The sub CPU 131 refers to the interrupt effect pattern determination table, and based on which of the determination values corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1203 matches the interrupt effect selection random number. Is determined (step S1223). Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
Next, details of effect control based on the various commands from the effect control board 130 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 59.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing details of timer interruption processing performed in the image sound control board 140. In the following description, it is assumed that the image acoustic control board 140 performs the processes shown in FIGS. 56 to 59, but part or all of these processes are the effect control board 130, the image acoustic control board 140, and the lamp control board. Any of 150 may be executed. Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 56 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 executes command reception processing (step S41). The command reception process is a process for controlling the presentation in response to receiving various commands from the presentation control board 130. Specifically, the overall CPU 141 receives commands as information related to various effects from the effect control board 130, and controls the effects according to the received commands. For example, a subjugation effect is executed with a pattern determined on the effect control board 130, or an interrupt effect (eg, a lever suggestion effect) determined on the effect control board 130 is executed. Details of this command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S41, the overall CPU 141 determines whether, for example, the decorative symbol 51 is being displayed in a variable manner (step S42). Here, when it is determined that the decorative symbol 51 is being displayed in a varying manner (step S42: YES), a processing during variation for starting a subjugation effect, a winning operation effect, or the like is executed (step S43). This changing process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the process of step S43 is performed or when it is determined that the decorative symbol 51 is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S42: NO), the overall CPU 141 performs a data transmission control process (step S44). For example, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for instructing the operation timing of the first effect actor 73, the effect button 26, the effect lever 71, and the movable lamp 72 to the effect control board 130. The transmitted data is transferred to the lamp control board 150 in the data transfer process (step S12) of the effect control board 130. By performing this data transmission control process, a process for displaying the number of enemies on the movable lamp 72 is realized. The overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Board 140]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S41 of FIG.

  First, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines whether or not the command is an operation notification command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S102 (see FIG. 53) (step S4101). .

  When the operation notification command is received (step S4101: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an operation notification command reception process (step S4102). By executing the operation notification command receiving process, control such as execution of a lever suggestion effect is performed in accordance with the operation of the effect button 26 by the player. Details of the operation notification command receiving process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the process of step S4102 is performed or when it is determined that an operation notification command has not been received (step S4101: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether an icon display command has been received (step S4103). .

  When the icon display command is received (step S4103: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays a hold icon (step S4104).

  When the process of step S4104 is executed or when it is determined that the icon display command has not been received (step S4103: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received (step S4105). ).

  When the change effect start command is received (step S4105: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts the change effect according to the change effect start command (step S4106). Thereby, the decorative design 51 starts to change. The overall CPU 141 sets, in the control RAM 143, effective period setting information in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid when the button operation effect or the winning operation effect (effect button) is executed. . In the case of the variation effect pattern for executing the winning operation effect (effect lever), the overall CPU 141 sets setting information for the effective period during which the operation of the effect lever 71 is valid in the control RAM 143. The overall CPU 141 measures these effective periods.

  When the process of step S4106 is executed or when the variation effect start command is not received (step S4105: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the variation effect end command is received (step S4107).

  If it is determined that the variation effect end command has been received (step S4107: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a variation effect end process (step S4108). As a result, the variation effect ends, and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in the stop mode determined by the effect control board 130.

  When the process of step S4110 is executed or when it is determined that the variation effect end command has not been received, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Operation Notification Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Board 140]
Hereinafter, the operation notification command receiving process by the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a detailed flowchart of the operation notification command reception process in step S4102 of FIG.

  When the operation notification command is received (step S4101: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the “effective period related to the subjugation effect” is being measured (step S4121). Here, in the present embodiment, there is a variation effect pattern that executes an operation effect that moves the first effector 73 from the origin position to the advanced position in response to an operation during the button operation effect at the end of the subjugation effect. When executing the subjugation effect, the overall CPU 141 sets setting information for a valid period (for example, 3 seconds) predetermined for the button operation effect in the control RAM 145. This effective period is referred to as “effective period related to subjugation effect”.

  If it is determined that the effective period related to the subjugation effect is being measured (step S4121: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an operation effect that operates the first effect object 71 from the origin position to the advanced position (step S4122). . Note that, when the operation effect is executed, the overall CPU 141 ends the measurement of the effective period related to the subjugation effect, and deletes the setting information of the effective period from the control RAM 145.

  When the process of step S4122 is executed, or when it is determined that the effective period related to the subjugation effect is not being measured (4121: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is a variable effect pattern for executing the winning operation effect. Determination is made (step S4123).

  If it is determined that the variation effect pattern is to execute the winning operation effect (step S4123: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines the effective period of execution of the interrupt effect (lever suggestion effect, cut-in A, or cut-in B). It is determined whether measurement is in progress (step S4124). In the present embodiment, an interrupt effect may be executed prior to the winning operation effect (see FIG. 38). The interruption effect is executed when an operation is performed during the button operation effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 that triggers the execution of the interrupt effect, and is not executed when the operation is not performed. A predetermined valid period (Ia second: see FIG. 45) for the button operation effect related to the execution of the interrupt effect is set. If it is determined that this effective period is in effect (step S4124: YES), the overall CPU 141 indicates that the effect type of the interrupt effect determined in the process of step S1223 by the sub CPU 131 in the effect control board 130 at the start of the variable effect is a lever. It is determined whether or not the suggestion effect, that is, whether or not the variation effect pattern is EA2 (step S4125).

  If it is determined that the interrupt effect determined at the start of the change effect is the lever suggestion effect (step S4125: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts the lever suggestion effect (step S4126). For example, the overall CPU 141 starts displaying the effect image related to the lever suggestion effect.

  When it is determined that the interrupt effect determined at the start of the change effect is not a lever suggestion effect (step S4125: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines an interrupt effect (cut-in A or cut-in B) determined to be executed according to the change pattern. And a cut-in image is displayed (step S4127). For example, when execution of cut-in A is determined in the process of step S1223 on the effect control board 130, a cut-in A image is displayed, and when execution of cut-in B is determined, cut-in B is displayed. An image is displayed.

  When executing the process of step S4127 or executing the process of step S4126, the overall CPU 141 ends the measurement of the effective period of the button operation effect related to the execution of the interrupt effect, and sets the effective period. The information is deleted from the control RAM 145.

  If the process of step S4127 is executed, if the process of step S4126 is executed, if NO is determined in step S4124, or if NO is determined in step S4123, the general CPU 141 determines whether or not the winning operation effect is being performed. Is determined (step S4128).

  If it is determined that the winning operation effect is being performed (step S4128: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S4129). Specifically, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is a big win based on information about whether or not it is a big win included in the change effect start command.

  If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S4129: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a winning decision operation effect (step S4130). By this processing, a hit notification image is displayed according to the operation during the winning operation effect. Further, the overall CPU 141 ends the measurement of the valid period set in advance for the winning operation effect, and deletes the valid period setting information from the control RAM 145. Note that the overall CPU 141 transmits data for instructing the operation of the effect lever 71, the movable lamp 72, and the first effect agent 73 and the timing of light emission in the process of step S44. Thereby, in the lamp control board 150, for example, the effect lever 71 is controlled to the lowered posture in conjunction with the display of the hit confirmation notification image. In addition, the movable lamp 72 is operated from the origin position to the projecting position and is emitted with a light emission pattern for notifying that the big hit is confirmed, or the first effector 73 is operated from the origin position to the advanced position.

  If the process of step S4130 is executed, if it is determined NO in step S4129, or if it is determined NO in step S4128, the overall CPU 141 ends the operation notification command reception process. If it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S4129: NO), the overall CPU 141 ends the winning operation effect. Thereby, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the winning operation effect ends according to the operation during the winning operation effect, the effect that the ally character is defeated by the enemy is executed, and the decorative symbol 51 is lost. In a manner, pseudo-stop is performed (see FIGS. 17H and 18J).

[Variation processing by image acoustic control board 140]
Hereinafter, the changing process executed in the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S43 of FIG.

  First, the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the start timing of the subjugation effect (step S4301).

  If it is determined that it is the start timing of the subjugation effect (4301: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts the subjugation effect (step S4302). By performing this process, data for causing the movable lamp 72 to start displaying the number of enemies is transmitted in the process of step S44. If the subjugation effect start timing is determined at the start of the change effect, YES is determined in step S4301 in the timer interruption process in the image sound control board 140 immediately after the start of the change effect. Note that, in the case of a variation effect pattern that executes an operation effect that causes the first effector 71 to move from the origin position to the advanced position in response to an operation during the button operation effect at the end of the subjugation effect, the overall CPU 141 eliminates the effect. Setting information for the effective period related to the performance is set.

  When the process of step S4302 is executed or when it is determined NO in step S4301, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the effective period related to the subjugation effect is being measured (step S4303).

  If it is determined that the effective period is being measured (step S4303: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of measurement (step S4304).

  If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S4304: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an operation effect that operates the first effect object 71 from the origin position to the advanced position (step S4305). When the operation effect is started, the subjugation effect ends. Further, the overall CPU 141 ends the measurement of the effective period related to the subjugation effect, and deletes the setting information of the effective period.

  In other embodiments, the operation effect performed in the process of step S4305 may not be executed when a predetermined valid period has passed without any operation. Specifically, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S4304: YES), the overall CPU 141 ends the subjugation effect and ends the measurement of the effective period related to the subjugation effect. Delete the setting information.

  If the process of step S4305 is executed, if it is determined NO in step S4304, or if it is determined NO in step S4303, the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the start timing of the winning operation effect (step S4306). ).

  If it is determined that it is the start timing of the winning operation effect (step S4306: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts the winning operation effect (step S4307). Specifically, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which execution of the winning operation effect (effect lever) is determined, the overall CPU 141, for example, according to the end of the execution time of the SPSP reach effect, the winning operation effect (effect lever). To start. In the case of a variation effect pattern in which execution of the winning operation effect (effect button) is determined, the overall CPU 141 starts the winning operation effect (effect button), for example, in response to the end of the execution time of the SPSP reach effect.

  In other embodiments, the SPSP reach effect including the winning operation effect and the effect related to the winning notification (big hit notification or lost notification) may be used. In this case, whether or not the winning operation effect to be executed is a winning operation effect (effect lever) or a winning operation effect (effect button) is uniquely determined by the type of SPSP reach effect. Further, at the end of the SPSP reach production, an effect that the teammate character defeats the enemy character and notifies the jackpot is executed or the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character. It is determined whether or not an effect for informing is executed. Therefore, the SPROM reach effect data corresponding to the combination of the type of winning operation effect and the type of effect related to the winning notification is stored in the control ROM 144 in advance.

  When the process of step S4307 is executed, or when it is determined NO in step S4306, the overall CPU 141 determines whether the effective period of the winning operation effect is being measured (step S4308).

  If it is determined that the effective period is being measured (step S4308: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not a predetermined time (Ib second: see FIG. 45) has elapsed since the start of measurement (step S4309).

  If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S4309: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S4310). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the overall CPU 141 ends the measurement of the valid period set in advance for the winning operation effect, and deletes the valid period setting information.

  If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S4310: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a winning decision operation effect (step S4311). By performing this process, data for controlling the effect lever 71, the movable lamp 72, and the first effect agent 73 in conjunction with the display of the hit confirmation notification image is transmitted in the process of step S44. When the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the winning operation effect is ended and the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped in a manner of losing.

  If the process of step S4311 is executed, if NO is determined in step S4310, if NO is determined in step S4309, or if NO is determined in step S4308, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, the details of the effect control based on the above-described various commands from the effect control board 130 and the data transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing details of timer interrupt processing performed in the lamp control board 150. In the following, the process shown in FIG. 60 is described as being performed by the lamp control board 150, but part or all of these processes are performed in any of the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150. May be executed. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied, the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 60 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 executes a data reception process (step S901). Specifically, the lamp CPU 151 receives data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130. This data includes an instruction (for example, an instruction to start production) related to the production control indicated by the data. By receiving the data, the lamp CPU 151 can control the effect lever 71, the movable lamp 72, the first effect agent 73, and the like so as to synchronize with the effect by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24 in the subsequent processing.

  Subsequently, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the subjugation effect based on the data received in step S901 (step S902). Specifically, since the timing at which the data for displaying the number of enemies is displayed on the movable lamp 72 is the start timing of the subjugation effect, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether the data for displaying the number of enemies has been received. judge.

  When it is determined that it is the start timing of the subjugation effect (step S902: YES), the lamp CPU 151 starts control of the movable lamp 72 (step S903). Specifically, the lamp CPU 151 displays the number of enemies by causing the movable lamp 72 to emit light in the emission color determined by the effect control board 130 at the start timing of the subjugation effect.

  When the process of step S903 is executed, or when it is determined NO in step S902, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether it is the start timing of the operation effect (step S904).

  When it is determined that it is the start timing of the operation effect (step S904: YES), the lamp CPU 151 is a timing at which a predetermined background image (for example, a background image that notifies the development of the reach effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Then, the first effector 73 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position (step S905).

  When the process of step S905 is executed, or when it is determined NO in step S904, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the hit / decision action effect (step S906).

  When it is determined that it is the start timing of the winning action presentation (step S906: YES), the control of the movable lamp 72 and the first stage effect 73 is started (step S907). For example, if it is determined that it is the start timing of the winning action operation, and the effect lever 71 is not in the lowered position, the lamp CPU 151 operates the effect lever 71 from the normal posture to the lowered position.

  When the process of step S907 is executed, or when it is determined NO in step S906, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the effect button 26 or the effect lever 71 is operated (step S908).

  When it is determined that it has been operated (step S908: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command indicating that it has been operated to the effect control board 130 (step S909).

  When the process of step S909 is executed or when it is determined NO in step S908, it is determined whether or not it is the update timing of the 8-segment display built in the movable lamp 72 (step S910).

  When it is determined that it is the update timing of the 8-segment display (step S910: YES), the lamp CPU 151 updates the number of enemies of the movable lamp 72 (step S911). By this processing, the display of the movable lamp 72 is updated in accordance with the update of the enemy count image indicating the number of enemies of the subjugation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5 or the image of the lever suggestion effect.

  When the process of step S911 is executed or when it is determined NO in step S910, the lamp CPU 151 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the subjugation effect is started with the start of the predetermined effect, and the number of enemies is displayed on the movable lamp 72. In the subjugation effect, the number of enemies is continuously displayed while being updated according to the progress of the subjugation effect until a predetermined effect is started. When the number of enemies is updated to 0, a predetermined effect is started. By continuously displaying the number of enemies, it is possible for the player to predict what will happen when the number of enemies is updated to 0, and to have a sense of excitement (pounding feeling). .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, there are red and white as the emission color of the enemy number display displayed on the movable lamp 72. Red is a light emission color indicating that the variation effect pattern is determined to be executed with the zone effect having a relatively high reliability for the jackpot. Further, white is a light emission color indicating that it is a variation effect pattern for which execution of the pseudo continuous effect is determined. For this reason, the player can recognize that the zone effect and the pseudo-continuous effect are executed by executing the subjugation effect, and can increase the expectation for the jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the reliability with respect to a jackpot is relatively high in the subjugation effect with many enemies than the subjugation effect with few enemies. A subjugation effect with a large number of enemies is likely to be executed at a timing (for example, at the start of a variation effect) that has a short elapsed time since the change display of the special symbol is started. For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while predicting the reliability with respect to the jackpot of this special symbol determination from the number of enemies and the timing at which the subjugation effect is started.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, an interrupt effect (lever suggestion effect, cut-in A, or cut-in B) is executed for the variation pattern for which execution of the winning operation effect (effect lever) is determined. There are a production pattern and an production pattern in which no interruption production is executed. When the interruption effect is performed, the reliability for the jackpot is higher than when the interruption effect is not performed. The lever suggestion effect is an effect that notifies the execution of the winning operation effect (effect lever), and is an effect that changes step by step as it progresses. The lever suggestion effect is an effect that has higher reliability for the big hit than the cut-in A and the cut-in B. Cut-in B is an effect that is more reliable than jack-in A for jackpots.

  Note that the above-described effects are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to those described above.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. 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.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the start condition is satisfied, the special game determination means (for example, S309 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game determination means When it is determined that a special game is to be executed, special game execution means (for example, S6 in FIG. 13) for executing the special game, and effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on the determination result by the special game determination means (For example, S43 in FIG. 56), and the effect executing means may execute the second effect (for example, FIGS. 28 to 32) after executing the first effect (for example, S4302 in FIG. 59). The first effect is an effect that suggests that the second effect is to be started, and is a mode according to the progress of the first effect until the second effect is started ( For example, the enemy The number of enemies is continuously displayed (for example, the number of enemies is displayed on the movable lamp 72), and the second effect is a specific display (for example, “0”). (For example, in the subjugation effect, the number of enemies is displayed until a predetermined effect suggested by the subjugation effect is started. When “0” is displayed as the number of enemies, the second is displayed. The production starts.)

  According to the above configuration, when the predetermined display is displayed by the first effect, what happens when the predetermined display is updated to the specific display until the predetermined display is updated to the specific display. The player can have an uplifting feeling about whether to get up.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the effect executing means counts from the start of the first effect until the second effect is started, and displays the predetermined display according to the count. When the display corresponding to the count is updated to the specific display, the second effect is started.

  According to the said structure, since the display according to a count is displayed as a predetermined | prescribed display, the player can recognize the progress condition of a 1st effect whenever it updates.

  In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine having another configuration determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, S309 in FIG. 18), and the special game determination unit. When it is determined that the special game is to be executed, the special game executing means (for example, S6 in FIG. 13) for executing the special game and the effect control means (for example, FIG. 11) for controlling a predetermined effect are provided. The effect control means executes the first effect (eg, S4307 in FIG. 59) after executing the first effect (eg, S4126 in FIG. 58) based on the determination result by the special game determination means. One of control and second control (for example, S4307 in FIG. 59) that executes the second effect without executing the first effect can be performed. First The effect is an effect that can be executed when a predetermined condition (for example, S4123 to S4125 in FIG. 58) is established, and an effect that changes in stages as the first effect progresses (for example, (C in FIG. 44 ) To (E)), and an effect suggesting that the second effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 44D and 44E), and when the first control is performed, The rate at which the special game is performed differs from the time at which the second control is performed (for example, the first effect is executed when the second effect is executed after the first effect is executed). The reliability for the jackpot is higher than when the second performance is executed without being performed.)

  According to the above configuration, an effect pattern in which the first effect is performed and an effect pattern in which the first effect is not performed are executed based on the result of the special game determination. By performing the first effect that changes stepwise with the progress of the first effect, the player wins when the second effect is performed and when the first effect is not performed. It can be recognized that the reliability of is different.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 13 1st grand prize opening 14 Normal prize opening 16 Gate 19 2nd big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special Symbol display 51 Decorative symbol 53 Zone image 71 Effect lever 72 Movable lamp 73 First effect object 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU

When the start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined to execute the special game by the special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game determination means. A special game executing means for executing the special game, and an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect based on the determination result by the special game determining means, wherein the effect executing means performs the first effect. after running, the it is possible to start the second Starring unloading in any one representation embodiment of the multiple aspects to expect that special game is executed, the first Starring unloading, said second It suggests start timing Starring unloading begins continues in a manner according to the progress of the first Starring unloading to said second Starring unloading a does not suggest directing the representation embodiment of the second effect starts To perform the specified display. , And the second Starring unloading, when the predetermined display is updated to a particular display is started.

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the special game determination means to execute the special game;
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on the determination result by the special game determination means,
The production execution means
After executing the first effect, it is possible to execute the second effect,
The first effect is an effect that suggests that the second effect is to be started, and continues in a manner according to the progress of the first effect until the second effect is started. It is an effect to display
The second effect is a gaming machine that is started when the predetermined display is updated to a specific display.

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