JP2018051298A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide new amusement of a game in a game machine capable of changing a display mode of a degree-of-expectation suggestive performance in steps based on operation to operation means.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes: an image display device 7 including a display screen 7a; and a performance button 63 that can be depressed and operated by a player. The Pachinko game machine 1 can execute a depression performance for suggesting a degree of expectation toward winning by panels PN1-PN5 displayed on the display screen 7a, and can change the panels PN1-PN5 in steps so as to increase the degree of expectation toward winning, based on depression operation of the performance button 63 in the depression performance. The Pachinko game machine 1 temporarily prevents display of the panel PN1 although the depression performance is under execution, and can temporarily display a cut-in image K1 on the display screen 7a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine that obtains determination information (various random numbers such as a big hit random number) based on a game ball entering a ball entrance (starting port). This type of pachinko gaming machine makes a winning determination based on the acquired determination information, and stops and displays an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the winning determination through a variable display. At this time, if the identification symbol indicating that it is a win is displayed in a stopped state, a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is executed.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display of the notice effect (expectation suggestion effect) being executed by the image display device (display means) based on the pressing operation on the push button (operation means). The aspect can be changed in stages. Specifically, an effect image obtained by dividing the display area into a plurality of display images can be displayed as the notice effect. Then, the higher the expectation level (winning expectation level) for the winning notification is changed to an effect image with a larger number of display area divisions, triggered by a push operation on the push button. Thus, during the execution of the notice effect described above, the player is made to actively push the push button and expects to change to an effect image having a larger number of display area divisions.

JP 2012-170481 A

  However, as in the pachinko gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in the effect that the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect can be changed stepwise based on the operation on the operation means, the player uses the operation means. While concentrating on the operation, attention is paid only to whether or not the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect is changed. That is, the player is obsessed only with the operation by the operation means and the change of the display mode, and it is difficult to keep an eye on other effects. Therefore, there is room for providing a new game entertainment to the player who is operating the operation means in the expectation suggestion effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a new game entertainment in a gaming machine in which the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect can be changed stepwise based on the operation on the operation means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Predetermined display means;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Expectation degree suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an expectation degree suggestion effect that suggests an expectation degree for a predetermined effect result in a display mode displayed on the display means;
A display mode changing unit capable of changing the display mode of the expected level suggesting effect in a stepwise manner based on an operation on the operation unit during the execution of the expected level suggesting effect;
A specific image display capable of temporarily displaying a specific image on the display means so that at least a part of a display mode of the expectation level suggestive effect is not temporarily displayed in spite of execution of the expectation level suggestive effect And a gaming machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment interest in the game machine which can change the display mode of an expectation suggestion effect in steps based on operation to an operation means.

It is a perspective view of the game machine concerning this form. (A) is a figure when a frame movable body exists in a stowed position, (B) is a figure when a frame movable body exists in a protrusion position. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. (A) is a figure when a board movable body exists in a standby position, (B) is a figure when a board movable body exists in an operation position. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the kind of jackpot and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a mode status setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a pressing operation effective period setting process. It is a flowchart of switch processing. It is a flowchart of switch processing. It is a flowchart of a panel change setting process. It is a flowchart of a cut-in effect setting process. It is an SP reach lottery table. It is a final panel lottery table for jackpots. It is a jackpot panel change scenario lottery table. It is a final panel lottery table for losers. It is a panel change scenario lottery table for losers. It is a low probability promotion lottery table. It is a high-promotion promotion lottery table. It is a cut-in production lottery table. (A) is a figure which shows a flame logo reach, (B) is a figure which shows a gold logo reach, (C) is a figure which shows a full rotation reach. It is a figure for demonstrating each panel. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of a press effect. (A), (B), and (C) are diagrams showing the transition of effects when the final panel is the first panel or the second panel, and (D (E) and (F) are the third panel or the second panel. It is a figure which shows transition of the effect in case it is 4 panels, (G) (H) (I) is a figure which shows the transition of the effect in case a last panel is a 5th panel. It is a figure which shows the case where a cut-in effect is performed during execution of a pressing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific switch production which does not suggest the winning expectation degree. It is a figure which shows the 1st production example. It is a figure which shows the 2nd production example. It is a figure showing the example of the 3rd production. It is a figure showing the 4th example of production. It is a figure which shows a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows a 4th modification.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, explain.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 3) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 constitutes an outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outline of the gaming machine frame 50. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 51 and to which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 2.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening is formed at the center of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening of the front frame 53 so that the player can visually recognize a game area 3 described later. The gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) is provided with a frame lamp 66 that can emit light in various emission colors.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 53 includes an upper decoration unit 200 on the upper side, a left decoration unit 210 on the left side, a right decoration unit 220 on the right side, and an operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side. Has been. A speaker 67 that outputs sound is provided on each upper side of the left decoration unit 210 and the right decoration unit 220. The operation mechanism unit 230 includes a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. An extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. In addition, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button (operation means) 63 and a select button (cross key) 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed with the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B), the upper decoration unit 200 includes a box-shaped storage unit 290 whose upper side is open, and a frame movable body (production movable body) 600 stored in the storage unit 290. I have. The frame movable body 600 includes a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable body 600R. A rotation shaft 441 extending in the front-rear direction is attached to the center in the left-right direction of the housing portion 290. The rotation shaft 441 is inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 441.

  The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the storage position (standby position) shown in FIG. Then, at the time of a predetermined production (when developing to a gold logo reach described later, or when performing a big hit production, etc.), the left frame movable body 600L rotates 90 degrees clockwise around the rotation axis 441 from the storage position. 2 (B). At the same time, the right frame movable body 600R rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 441 from the storage position to the protruding position shown in FIG. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are driven by a frame movable body drive motor 600a (see FIG. 8).

  Thus, in this embodiment, the movable frame body 600 is located below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. When the movable frame body 600 moves to the protruding position, the frame movable body 600 protrudes upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to give a strong impact to a player. The frame edge 50W, which is an outer edge portion of the gaming machine frame 50, is composed of an upper upper edge 50U, a lower lower edge 50D (see FIG. 4), a left left edge 50L, and a right right edge 50R. Yes.

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7) that can emit light in various emission colors. In the game board 2, a plate-like member arranged on the front side and a back unit (unit for mounting various control boards, image display device 7, harness, etc. described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Is.

  In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are projected. Further, an image display device (display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is arranged near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, and a variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with the stop display. There is an effect symbol display area for performing stop display. Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols (numerical symbols) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 has a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, by combining left, middle, and right effect symbols. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a double eye (a jackpot stop mode) such as “777”. In the case of a loss, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a break (such as a loss stop mode) such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of effect symbols to stop and display according to each lottery result.

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for the customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above. To display. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first hold display area 17a and a second hold display area 17a for displaying the effect hold image 9 according to the number of stored first special figure holds or the number of stored second special figure hold, which will be described later. There are a holding display area 17b, a third holding display area 17c, and a fourth holding display area 17d. If the production hold image 9 is displayed only in the first hold display area 17a, the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is one. If the production hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a and the second hold display area 17b, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is two. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a, the second hold display area 17b, and the third hold display area 17c, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is three. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in all the hold display areas 17a to 17d, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is four. Thus, by displaying the production hold image 9, the number stored in the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 6) described later, or displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. The number of stored second special figure holds can be easily shown to the player. In this embodiment, the stored number of the first special figure hold is displayed as the effect reserved image 9 in the non-short-time state described later, and the stored number of the second special figure hold is displayed as the effect reserved image 9 in the short-time state described later. It has become.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, the center decorative body 10 is provided with a movable board body (production movable body) 15 that can move in front of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the panel movable body 15 includes an upper panel movable body 15U, a left lower panel movable body 15L, and a right lower panel movable body 15R. The upper board movable body 15U is attached so as to be hidden in the upper part of the game board 2. The upper panel movable body 15U moves downward from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B). The lower left board movable body 15L is attached so as to be hidden in the lower left part of the game board 2. Then, the left lower panel movable body 15L moves from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) obliquely upward to the right and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B). The lower right board movable body 15 </ b> R is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower right part of the game board 2. The lower right panel movable body 15R can be moved from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) obliquely upward to the left and driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B).

  The upper panel movable body 15U, the lower left panel movable body 15L, and the lower right panel movable body 15R can be driven in conjunction (at the same timing), and as shown in FIG. 4B, from the display screen 7a. Can move so as to hide most of the area (more than half of the area) of the display screen 7a in front. Therefore, the upper board movable body 15U, the lower left board movable body 15L, and the lower right board movable body 15R are in the operating positions, so that it is possible to give a strong impact to the player.

  Returning to the description of the game board 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a first start opening (first start winning opening, entry opening) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. A fixed winning device 19 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Also, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable entering means) 22 having a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, entry opening) 21. It has been. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). The second start port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  In the game area 3, a large winning device (special variable winning device, special winning means) 31 having a large winning port (special winning port) 30 is provided at the upper right of the first start port 20. The special prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (special prize opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens / closes the special prize opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is open, the game winning ball 30 can enter the game ball.

  In addition, a gate (passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the special winning opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  In addition, a normal winning opening 27 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20, a normal winning port 27, and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim for winning in the first starting port 20 or the normal winning port 27 by making a left turn so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Note that the gate 28 is not disposed on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, a special prize winning device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 16 are provided. The player can aim to pass to the gate 28 or win the big winning opening 30 and the second starting opening 21 by making a right turn so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a display device 40 is arranged at the right center of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (identification symbol). The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display (identification symbol display means) 41. Further, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) A jackpot game (special game) that opens the big prize opening 30 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 in the jackpot game will be described later.

  The special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the values (determination information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers obtained for the win are special. It is temporarily stored in the figure holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, if the winning is for the first starting port 20, the first special figure is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85a, and if the winning is for the second starting port 21, the second special figure is reserved. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit 85, and each upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The upper limit value of the first special figure hold or the upper limit value of the second special figure hold is not limited to four, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a win during the middle or big win game, the right of the big hit lottery for the win can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure hold.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. Note that the upper limit value of the usual figure hold is not limited to four, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of general map holds. is there.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and an audio control board 106 described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and provides a game effect using rendering means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, frame movable body 600, etc.). It only needs to be controllable.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board (power-on means) 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. Supply. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 is connected to a RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and a RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to power interruption such as a business end or power failure. Power can be supplied. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, turning on / off the power is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 and the universal diagram storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning opening sensor 30a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The big prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 30. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  As the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24 and a special prize opening solenoid 33 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. . Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the sub drive board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

  The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including production symbols), and background images. Is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 through the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. Controls light emission of a lamp such as the lamp 5. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can drive the movable panel 15 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets panel movable body drive data for determining the operation mode of the panel movable body 15 in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. Thereby, the movable board drive motor 15a is driven to rotate, and the movable board 15 can be driven from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B). The effect that the panel movable body 15 is driven from the standby position shown in FIG. 4A to the operation position shown in FIG. 4B is referred to as a “panel movable body drive effect”.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can drive the movable frame body 600 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets frame movable body drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600 in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. Thereby, the movable frame body driving motor 600a is driven to rotate, and the movable frame body 600 can be driven from the storage position shown in FIG. 2A to the protruding position shown in FIG. The effect that the frame movable body 600 drives from the storage position shown in FIG. 2A to the protruding position shown in FIG. 2B is referred to as a “frame movable body drive effect”.

  As a modification, a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 107, and the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or drive control of the movable panel body 15 or the movable frame body 600. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 107, and data relating to lamp data and drive data may be stored in the ROM.

  An effect button detection SW (switch) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub-control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

  6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 only, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIG. 6 or 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 6 or 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning the jackpot, a “jackpot game” is executed in which the big winning opening (big winning opening 30) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (big winning type) displayed in a stopped state. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The jackpot type is as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8A, there are two types in this embodiment. Probable jackpot and normal jackpot. The “probability jackpot” is a jackpot that will be controlled to a high probability state described later after the jackpot game. The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that will be controlled to a normal probability state described later after the jackpot game.

  The “16R probability variation big hit 1” that can be won in the special drawing 1 (first special symbol) lottery or the “16R probability variation big hit 2” that can be won in the special drawing 2 (second special symbol) lottery is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot 30 is a jackpot that opens the jackpot 30 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. When “probability change jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_hit jackpot 1” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “probability jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_hit jackpot 1” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, “16R normal jackpot 1” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 or “16R normal jackpot 2” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. Up to 12R, the big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, and from 13R to 16R is a big hit for opening the big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. In other words, although the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 12R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these “ordinary jackpots”, from 13R to 16R, the opening time of the big prize opening 30 is extremely short, and it is a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected. When “normal jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_hit symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “normal jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_hit symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  However, even when the “normal jackpot” is won and the game is controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the time-short state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the jackpot allocation rate in the lottery of FIG. 1 and the jackpot allocation rate in the lottery of FIG. Is set to be 35%.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “win type random number”. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-127.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-255.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a special pattern variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 10C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 10D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second start port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. As will be described later, the high-accuracy base state of this embodiment is continued until the next jackpot is won and the game after the jackpot game is started. In other words, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a very advantageous state for the player that can win the next jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand.

  The gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is started.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. Further, a state in which the jackpot game (special game) is being executed is referred to as a “jackpot game state (special game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 3) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big prize port sensor 30a, mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1). A detection signal detected by the normal winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 6) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), and a special operation process (S106) described later are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S107), the second special figure hold indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the later-described special figure 2 reserved ball number, or based on the following special figure 1 retained ball number. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (see FIG. 15). S201). If a game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second starting port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S207. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than “4” (S204) NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as the current special figure. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S207). If no game ball has been won at the first start port 20 (NO at S207), the process is completed, but if a game ball has won at the first start port 20 (YES at S207), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit storage number). (S208). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S208), the process is terminated, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S208). ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S209).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of retained ordinary symbol balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of retained ordinary symbol balls (S302), and ordinary symbol random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 12B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. Store in the storage area according to the current number of normal symbol holding balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), referring to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (D), if the gaming state is a short time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 18, in the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and “special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is divided into each of those stages. Assigned. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. If this is the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed. If the "special action status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) Then, the special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed. If it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1417). This processing is finished.

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] Special Figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). Whether the value is a big hit or not is determined based on “0” to “218”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is the big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “1499”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A)? It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8A) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508) and the process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508), and the process is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-time-short state medium jackpot normal table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11), and change pattern random number counter value A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation pattern is selected so that SP reach (super reach) having a longer variation time after reach than normal reach can be executed. In SP reach, the distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the winning expectation degree (expectation degree for jackpot winning) is higher than that of normal reach. Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than that of the normal reach by looking at the SP reach having a long variation time.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “5” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-short-time state (not shown in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the short-time state and the reach corresponding to loss with reach (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-short-time state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a reach corresponding to non-reach loss (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the shortened state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the shortened state (shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the special figure variation pattern determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short time state.

  In other words, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short time state of FIG. 11 (S1608). If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 11 (S1610). If the loss is not reached, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in the time-short state of FIG. 11 (S1611).

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the part corresponding to the short-time state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is “2” to “4”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 21 (S1612), and this process ends. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output processing (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol confirmation processing (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8B for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. Note that the release pattern set (data set corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

  The gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a gaming state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time reduction flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1908), and this process is finished.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1909), and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state management process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the time-counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-counter is “0”. (S2003). If it is “0” (YES in S2003), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005. In step S2005, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information indicating whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. To finish this processing.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big winning end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big prize opening 30 is all ended in the jackpot game being executed.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the grand prize opening 30, that is, the opening time of the jackpot game has elapsed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or Then, it is determined whether or not an interval time (closing time) until the closed special winning opening 30 is opened again has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, the big prize opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8B) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

  In the following step S2205, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big prize opening 30 in step S2204 is the first release in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the special winning opening 30 is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the special winning opening 30 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 30 in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum winning quantity (8 pieces per 1R in this embodiment), or the time for closing the big winning opening 30 (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8B) has elapsed since the special winning opening 30 was opened) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special winning opening 30 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the closing condition for the special winning opening 30 is established (YES in S2206), the special winning opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is ended by closing the step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not finished (NO in S2208), the process is finished. On the other hand, when one round game is finished (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2210). If it is not “0” (NO in S2210), the process is terminated to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2210), a jackpot ending command is set (S2211) and a jackpot ending is started (S2212) as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213), and the process ends.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the final round has ended (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 18). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probable big jackpot (the stop symbol is a special figure 1_jacket symbol 1 or a special figure 2_a jackpot symbol 1, FIG. 8 ( A) see) is determined (S2301). If it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2305), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2307. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation is a big hit in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2302), and the time reduction flag is turned on (S2303). Then, “10000” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2304), and the process proceeds to step S2307. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This highly probable base state will continue until the next jackpot is won. That is, the probability variation flag is not turned off until the next big hit game is started. And it is almost impossible to display the special symbol change until the value of the hour / counter counter changes from “10000” to “0”. Therefore, the hour / hour flag is not turned off until the next jackpot game is started. Absent.

  In step S2307, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time-short flag is ON or OFF), information on the value of the time-shortage counter, etc. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. To finish this processing.

6). Next, before explaining the operation of the production control microcomputer 91, the production features of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the SP reach includes a flame logo reach, a gold logo reach, and a full rotation reach as shown in FIG. In the flame logo reach, as shown in FIG. 49A, an image W1 indicating the hero character transformed into a flame logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the gold logo reach, as shown in FIG. 49B, the hero character X1 transformed into a gold logo is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In the full rotation reach, as shown in FIG. 49C, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R indicating the same number (for example, “7”) are arranged in the horizontal direction. Rotate to display. Thereafter, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are arranged in a horizontal row in the “left” symbol display area, the “middle” symbol display area, and the “right” symbol display area at the same time. Stop display. In other words, the winning of the big hit is always notified in the full rotation reach. Therefore, the player can recognize the winning of the big hit when he sees the full turn reach. However, the flame logo reach and the gold logo reach can be lost.

  In the gold logo reach, the distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the winning expectation level (expectation level for the jackpot winning, that is, the expectation level for the winning notification effect) is higher than that of the flame logo reach. Therefore, if the player sees the gold logo reach, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than the flame logo reach. In other words, the player expects to perform a gold logo reach rather than a flame logo reach.

  In the gold logo reach or the flame logo reach, a battle effect is executed. In the battle effect when being controlled in the normal gaming state, if the hero character wins against the enemy character, a winning notification effect indicating that the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot winning is executed. On the other hand, if the hero character is defeated by the enemy character, a lost notification effect is executed indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot is lost.

  Here, the gold logo reach or the flame logo reach indicates the possibility that the hero character will win the enemy character (that is, the winning expectation degree) before the winning notification effect or the loss notification effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 50A to 50D, a character image and a star image corresponding to the winning expectation are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In the character image, the first enemy image T1 indicating the first enemy character, the second enemy image T2 indicating the second enemy character, and the third enemy character indicating the third enemy character, according to the strength of the enemy fighting in the battle effect. There are three enemy images T3 and a fourth enemy image T4 showing a fourth enemy character. The star image includes a first star image H1 displayed together with the first enemy image T1 and a second star image displayed together with the second enemy image T2 in order to make it easier to grasp the expected expectation. There are H2, a third star image H3 displayed in combination with the third enemy image T3, and a fourth star image H4 displayed in combination with the fourth enemy image T4. In the order of the first enemy image T1⇒second enemy image T2⇒third enemy image T3⇒fourth enemy image T4, the distribution of various effects is set so that the degree of winning expectation increases. Thereby, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the fourth enemy image T4 and the fourth star image H4, and if the player sees the first enemy image T1 and the first star image H1, the winner is won. It can be understood that the degree of expectation is low.

  In the full rotation reach, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are awakened as shown in FIG. The awakening image T5 indicating the main character (wakening character) and the fifth star image H5 indicating five stars are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the present embodiment, hereinafter, the first enemy image T1 and the first star image H1 are collectively referred to as “first panel PN1”, and the second enemy image T2 and the second star image H2 are collectively referred to as “second panel PN2”. The third enemy image T3 and the third star image H3 are collectively referred to as “third panel PN3”, and the fourth enemy image T4 and the fourth star image H4 are collectively referred to as “fourth panel PN4”. The awakening image T5 and the fifth star image H5 are collectively referred to as “fifth panel PN5”.

  By the way, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a pressing effect using a pressing operation on the effect button 63. The press effect is an effect (expectation suggestion effect) that can change each panel PN1 to PN5 that suggests the expected degree of winning step by step based on the pressing operation of the effect button 63 by the player. In other words, in the pressing effect, if the winning expectation is high, the pressing operation to the effect button 63 causes the first panel PN1⇒second panel PN2⇒third panel PN3⇒fourth panel PN4⇒fifth panel PN5. The display can be switched. When the fifth panel PN5 is displayed, full-reach reach is executed, so that the big win is confirmed. On the other hand, in the pressing effect, when the winning expectation is low, even if the effect button 63 is pressed, only the first panel PN1 and the second panel PN2 are displayed, and the third panel PN3 and the fourth panel PN2 are displayed. The panel PN4 and the fifth panel PN5 are not displayed. In this way, in the press effect, it is possible to cause the player to positively press the effect button 63 and to expect the display to be changed and displayed on the panel having a higher winning expectation level. The first panel PN1 to the fifth panel PN5 correspond to the “display mode of expectation suggestion effect” of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the pressing effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the pressing effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), after the changing effect is started, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the turned-off effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stop losing. A symbol all-off effect is displayed that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, a break-away “172”). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), a design partial light emission effect in which part of the design symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R emits light is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (D), after an image Q1 indicating a substantially hexagonal silver object is displayed, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), the silver object rotates and is divided radially. Q2 is displayed. Thereafter, the pressing effect is started.

  In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, the player is made aware of the fact that the pressing effect is executed in response to the symbol all-off effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 selects, as a variation pattern, a variation pattern P2 indicating the execution of the press effect SP reach jackpot or a variation pattern P4 indicating the execution of the press effect SP reach lose. There is a case. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the pressing effect based on the reception of the change start command including the information of the change patterns P2 and P4. However, as a modification, when the production control microcomputer 91 selects a variation production pattern to be described later, execution of the press production may be determined.

  Hereinafter, an example of the pressing effect will be described based on FIGS. 51 (F) to 51 (K). In the press effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 51F, first, the first panel PN1 and an image PW1 (silver panel frame PW1) showing a silver panel frame surrounding the enemy character are displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the panel frame will be described. In addition to the above-described silver panel frame PW1, the panel frame includes a gold panel frame PW2 (see FIG. 51H) indicating a golden panel frame surrounding an enemy character. These panel frames PW1 and PW2 are displayed before the final display of the panel. That is, while each of the panel frames PW1 and PW2 is displayed, it indicates that the panels PN1 to PN5 are not finally determined for the player. Each of the panel frames PW1 and PW2 is displayed so as to overlap from above the panels PN1 to PN5 by layer control.

  In this embodiment, the silver panel frame PW1 is displayed together only when displaying the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2. On the other hand, the gold panel frame PW2 is displayed together only when the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is displayed. In this way, in addition to the panels PN1 to PN5, the panel frames PW1 and PW2 are also displayed together, so that it is easier to grasp the winning expectation level as a guideline at the present time. In addition, the player can still have a sense of expectation that the panel may change.

  Here, when the silver panel frame PW1 or the gold panel frame PW2 is displayed, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to press the effect button 63 is executed. Specifically, in the operation promotion effect, a button image BT simulating the shape of the effect button 63 is displayed on the lower side of the center of the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 51F to 51I). By displaying this button image BT, it is possible to make the player grasp the situation of pressing the effect button 63. In the operation promotion effect, a time bar ZB is displayed below the button image BT. In the time bar ZB, the remaining time in which each panel PN1 to PN5 can be changed by the pressing operation of the effect button 63 by the player is displayed.

  In addition, during execution of the press effect, every time the player presses the effect button 63, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker (effect means) 67 and the panel lamp (effect means) 5 is specified. The light emission mode is designed to emit light. These sound effects and the light emitted from the board lamp 5 allow the player to recognize that the operation of pressing the effect button 63 is effective.

  Returning to the explanation of the pressing effect. As shown in FIG. 51 (F), when the first panel PN1 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed, based on the pressing operation to the effect button 63 by the player, the effect control microcomputer 91 is described later. May be determined to be promoted in the promotion lottery process (step S5003 or S5004 shown in FIG. 39). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (G), the second panel PN2 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, by changing from the first panel PN1 to the second panel PN2, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to the improvement of the winning expectation.

  Subsequently, if the promotion is determined to be promoted in the promotion lottery process based on the pressing operation of the effect button 63 by the player, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (H), the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed. It is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, by changing from the second panel PN2 to the third panel PN3 and from the silver panel frame PW1 to the gold panel frame PW2, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to the improvement of the winning expectation. It is.

  Subsequently, if the promotion is determined to be promoted by the promotion lottery process based on the pressing operation of the effect button 63 by the player, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (I), the fourth panel PN4 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed. It is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the third panel PN3 to the fourth panel PN4 can give the player a sense of excitement due to the further improvement of the winning expectation.

  Thereafter, when it is shown that there is no remaining time (changeable time) in which the panels PN1 to PN5 can be changed in the time bar ZB, as shown in FIG. 51 (J), the meshed image in which the golden teeth are meshed. KM is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the meshing image KM clearly indicates that the panel change display based on the pressing operation on the effect button 63 has been completed. In this embodiment, just before the changeable time runs out, if the gold panel frame PW2 is displayed, the mesh image KM in which the gold teeth are meshed is displayed, and if the silver panel frame PW1 is displayed, the silver color is displayed. A meshing image GM (see FIG. 55D) in which these teeth are meshed is displayed.

  Of the fourth panel PN4, the gold panel frame PW2, the button image BT, and the time bar ZB displayed immediately before the meshing image KM (see FIG. 51 (I)), as shown in FIG. 51 (K), Only the fourth panel PN4 is displayed on the display screen 7a. This allows the player to recognize that the player has finally been promoted to the fourth panel PN4. In this embodiment, there may be a revival effect (see FIGS. 57 (G) and (H)) that further promotes the panel, but the revival effect will be described later.

  Next, based on FIG. 52, the transition of the effect after the panel (final aspect) finally displayed is determined is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), when the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 is displayed as the final mode, a panel movable body drive effect is executed as shown in FIG. 52 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 52C, the flame logo reach is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 52D, when the third panel PN3 or the fourth panel PN4 is displayed as the final mode, as shown in FIG. Is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), the gold logo reach is executed. In this way, in the pressing effect of this embodiment, when the player presses the effect button 63, if the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 is viewed, a flame logo reach is executed that has a lower expectation of winning than the gold logo reach. Will be grasped. On the other hand, if the third panel PN3 and the fourth panel PN4 are viewed, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling by acquiring the gold logo reach.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (G), when the fifth panel PN5 (awakening image TK showing the awakening main character) is displayed as the final mode, as shown in FIG. 52 (H), A frame movable body drive effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (I), full rotation reach is executed. In this way, in the press effect of this embodiment, when the player presses the effect button 63, the fifth panel PN5 can give a sense of achievement by winning the full turn reach, that is, the big win. is there.

  By the way, during the execution of the press effect as described above, the player is obsessed only with the press operation (continuous hitting operation) on the effect button 63 and the change of the displayed panel, and the other effects are closely watched. There was a possibility of disappearing. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the cut-in effect can be executed so that the player's eyes face even while the press effect is being executed. Hereinafter, the cut-in effect of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53A, when the first panel PN1 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed on the display screen 7a, the cut-in effect is suddenly executed as shown in FIG. 53B. There is. In the cut-in effect, the first panel PN1, the silver panel frame PW1, and the like that have been displayed so far are not visible, and a cut-in image (specific image) KI that shows the profile of the gold logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, it is possible to give a strong surprise to the player who is crazy about the continuous operation of the effect button 63 by showing the cut-in image KI suddenly.

  In this embodiment, the time during which the cut-in image KI is displayed (cut-in effect execution time) is about 1 second. In the cut-in image KI, the display mode is switched to a plurality of display modes in about 1 second. However, the execution time of the cut-in effect is not limited to 1 second and can be changed as appropriate. When the cut-in effect ends, for example, as shown in FIG. 53C, the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. Accordingly, it is possible to cause the player to expect to change to a panel having a higher winning expectation level by continuously operating the effect button 63.

  Here, the meaning of the cut-in effect will be described. The cut-in effect can be executed only when the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed. As will be described in detail later, when it is determined to be executed in the cut-in effect lottery process (step S5106 shown in FIG. 40), the cut-in effect is executed. After the cut-in effect is executed, either the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed.

  Therefore, if the cut-in effect is executed, the flame logo reach (low expectation effect) is not executed, and the gold logo reach or full rotation reach (high expectation effect) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has seen the cut-in effect a sense of excitement due to at least the execution of the gold logo reach. In other words, by giving the player who is watching the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 suddenly a cut-in effect, giving a novel impression that the winning expectation has increased by a method other than promotion of the panel Is possible. The first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 corresponds to the “first display mode”, and the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 corresponds to the “second display mode”.

  By the way, if the panel promoted by the pressing operation of the effect button 63 is displayed on the display screen 7a in the middle of the execution of the cut-in effect, the currently displayed cut-in image KI ends abruptly. As a result, the player will have an uncomfortable appearance. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, during the execution of the cut-in effect, a press invalid period for controlling the press operation on the effect button 63 to be invalid is set. This prevents the promotion lottery process (step S5003 or S5004 shown in FIG. 39) from being executed based on the pressing operation of the effect button 63 by the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid the sudden display of the promoted panel despite the execution of the cut-in effect, and the player can enjoy the cut-in image KI being displayed to the end. Is possible.

  Here, when the player presses the effect button 63 while the cut-in effect is being executed, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67 as before the cut-in effect is executed. Otherwise, if the panel lamp 5 does not emit light in a specific light emission mode, the player may feel that the pressing operation of the effect button 63 has become invalid. That is, by executing the cut-in effect, the player may feel that the pressing effect has ended, and may stop the pressing operation of the effect button 63.

  Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the cut-in effect is being executed, every time the player presses the effect button 63, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67, and the panel lamp 5 emits a specific light. It is made to light-emit in the aspect. As a result, the player can be made aware that the pressing operation of the effect button 63 has not been invalidated, and can continue to prompt the player to press the effect button 63. As a result, the player continues to press the effect button 63 even during the execution of the cut-in effect (about 1 second), and immediately adapts to the press effect by the change display of the panel after the cut-in effect is finished. It is possible.

7). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notice effect determination random number for determining various notification effects. Etc. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (variation effects, opening effects associated with jackpot games, round effects, ending effects, etc.). The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 in accordance with the execution of various effects by the image control board 100. 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light, and the board movable body 15, the frame movable body 600 or the sword movable body 300 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the main control board 80 being input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. That is, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. As shown in FIG. 29, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), an input process (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection switch 64a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data and the like created in other processes (S4307) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later are sub-processed so that the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the drive substrate 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. In this embodiment, when the lamp data for pressing effect is set in step S4907, which will be described later, the lamp data for pressing effect is output to the sub drive substrate 107. As a result, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode.

  Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (panel movable body drive data, frame movable body return data) is generated so as to drive the movable panel 15 and the movable frame 600 at timings suitable for effects such as SP reach and jackpot presentation. Create or output. That is, according to the drive data, the panel movable body 15 is driven from the standby position to the operating position, or the frame movable body 600 is driven from the storage position to the protruding position.

  After the drive control process (S4203), a watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (to be described later) is performed (S4301). Next, a pressing operation valid period setting process described later is performed (S4302). Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Then, a switch process (S4304) and a cut-in effect setting process (S4305) described later are performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control processing (S4306). In the sound control process (S4306), sound data (data for outputting sound from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. In this embodiment, when the press effect sound data is set in step S4908 described later, the press effect sound data is output to the sound control board 106. As a result, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67. Thereafter, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating various random numbers for determining the effect is executed (S4307), and this processing is performed. Finish.

  [Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, mode status setting processing described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change start command (a special figure 1 change start command or a special figure 2 change start command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403). A variation effect start process described later is performed (S4404).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Fluctuation effect end processing is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S4413) based on the received command other than the above command (for example, processing for performing the customer waiting effect based on reception of the customer waiting command, Based on the reception of the start command, a process for performing a normal variation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

  [Mode Status Setting Process] The mode status setting process (S4402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode in accordance with the change of the gaming state. The effect mode is an effect mode in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, for example, the appearing characters, items, and background images are different. In this embodiment, a low-accuracy non-short-time mode corresponding to a low-accuracy short-time state (normal probability state and non-short-time state) and a low-accuracy short-time mode corresponding to a low-accuracy short-time state (normal probability state and short-time state) There is a high-accuracy time reduction mode corresponding to a high-accuracy time-short state (high probability state and time-short state).

  As shown in FIG. 33, the mode status setting process (S4402) first refers to the currently set mode status (S4501). The mode status is “1” in the initial setting. Subsequently, the received gaming state designation command is analyzed (S4502). Based on the analyzed gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not to change the mode status (S4503). That is, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the analyzed game state designation command is different from the game state information based on the mode status referenced in step S4501. If it is determined to change the mode status (YES in S4503), the process proceeds to step S4504. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be changed (NO in S4503), this process ends.

  In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is low probability non-short-time state information. If the information is in the low probability non-short time state (YES in S4504), the mode status is set to “1” (S4505). Then, the normal background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4506), and this process is finished. Thus, when the normal background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the low-accuracy non-short-time mode on the display screen 7a.

  If NO is determined in step S4504, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on a low-probability time-short state (S4507). If the information is in the low-accuracy short-time state (YES in S4507), “2” is set in the mode status (S4508). Then, the background effect command for time reduction is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4509), and this process is finished. Thus, when the time-shortening background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the low-accuracy time-saving mode on the display screen 7a.

  When it is determined NO in step S4507, the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is the highly accurate time-short state information. Therefore, “3” is set in the mode status (S4510). Then, the high-accuracy background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4511), and this process is finished. Thus, when the highly accurate background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the high accuracy time reduction mode on the display screen 7a.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4601). The change start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 20), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information on the variation pattern set in the selection process (see FIG. 21), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. Note that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the value of the mode status currently set (S4602). Subsequently, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect are selected (S4603). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. Then, by using the selected table to determine the obtained effect design determination random number, the effect design is selected. Thereby, the combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern selection process described later (S4604). Then, a notice effect is selected (S4605). Specifically, in the selection of the notice effect (S4605), the random number for determining the notice effect is obtained, and one of the plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach is selected based on the analysis result of the change start command. Select a table. Then, the notice effect is selected by determining the obtained random number for determining the notice effect using the selected table. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the change effect pattern, and the notice effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4606), and ends this process. When the variation effect start command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 7a.

  [Variation Effect Pattern Selection Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the variation effect pattern selection processing (S4604), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mode status value is “1” (S4701). ). If it is not “1” (NO in S4701), it means that it is not in the normal gaming state (low probability non-short state), and the process proceeds to step S4713. If it is “1” (YES in S4701), then the fluctuation pattern information included in the received fluctuation start command is the fluctuation pattern P2 (see FIG. 11) indicating execution of the SP effect jackpot for pressing effect, or pressing It is determined whether or not the variation pattern P4 (see FIG. 11) indicates the execution of the effect SP reach lose (S4702). If the variation pattern is not P2 or P4 (NO in S4702), the process proceeds to step S4713. On the other hand, if it is the variation pattern P2 or P4 (YES in S4702), the process proceeds to step S4703, and a process related to the press effect is executed. Thus, in this embodiment, the pressing effect can be executed only in the normal gaming state.

  In step S4703, SP reach lottery processing is executed. This SP reach lottery process (S4703) is a process of determining which SP reach is to be executed after the press effect by lottery. Specifically, one table is selected from the SP reach lottery table shown in FIG. 41 according to the variation pattern. That is, if it is the fluctuation pattern P2, a table for SP reach big hit for press effect is selected. On the other hand, if it is the variation pattern P4, the table for the SP effect for the press effect is selected. Then, the SP reach determination random number is acquired, and the acquired SP reach determination random number is determined using the selected table. Thereby, the type of SP reach executed after the press effect is determined.

  As can be seen from the SP reach lottery table shown in FIG. 41, the gold logo reach is set to be executed more easily in the case of the SP effect for the press effect than in the case of the SP reach for the press effect. Furthermore, the full rotation reach is set to be executed only when the SP reach big hit for the press effect is made. The distribution ratio of the full rotation reach is set lower than the distribution ratio of the gold logo reach or the flame logo reach. In this way, the full rotation reach executed through the pressing effect is made a rare value effect (premier effect).

  After the SP reach lottery process of step S4703, it is determined whether or not the SP reach jackpot for pressing effects is determined (S4704). If the SP reach jackpot for pressing effects (YES in S4704), the final panel lottery process for jackpot is executed (S4705). The jackpot final panel lottery process (S4705) is a process for determining the panel (final panel) to be displayed last in the press effect when the jackpot is won. Specifically, one table is selected according to the type of SP reach from the jackpot final panel lottery table shown in FIG. Then, the final panel determination random number is acquired, and the acquired final panel determination random number is determined using the selected table. Thereby, the panel to be displayed last in the press effect is determined. In the case of full rotation reach, the fifth panel PN5 is determined as the final panel. Final panel data indicating the determined final panel is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

  After the jackpot final panel lottery process in step S4705, the jackpot panel change scenario lottery process is executed (S4706). The jackpot panel change scenario lottery process (S4706) is a process for determining the panel change scenario when the jackpot is won by lottery. The panel change scenario indicates the transition of the panel change from the start to the end of the press effect. Specifically, in step S4706, one table is selected from the jackpot panel change scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 43 according to the SP reach type and the final panel type. Then, a panel change scenario determination random number is acquired, and the acquired panel change scenario determination random number is determined using the selected table. Thereby, a panel change scenario is determined. Panel change scenario data indicating the determined panel change scenario is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

  After the jackpot panel change scenario lottery process in step S4706, a jackpot press effect pattern creation process is executed (S4707), and the process proceeds to step S4711. In the big hit pressing effect pattern creation process (S4707), based on the fluctuation pattern P2 (see FIG. 11) and the type of SP reach, the changing effect pattern (big hit pressing for the big hit including the pressing effect) is executed. Create a production pattern.

  If it is determined in step S4704 that the press effect SP reach loss has occurred, the process advances to step S4708 to execute a final panel lottery process for loss (S4708). The final panel lottery process for losing (S4708) is a process for deciding the panel to be displayed last in the press effect in the case of losing. Specifically, one table is selected according to the type of SP reach from the final panel lottery table for loss shown in FIG. Then, the final panel determination random number is acquired, and the acquired final panel determination random number is determined using the selected table. Thereby, the panel to be displayed last in the press effect is determined. Final panel data indicating the determined final panel is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

  As can be seen from the comparison between the final jack lottery table for jackpots shown in FIG. 42 and the final panel lottery table for loses shown in FIG. 44, when the jackpot is big, it is expected to win as the final panel rather than the case of losers. The panel indicating that the degree is high is set so as to be easily selected. Further, even when the gold logo reach is performed, the panel (fourth panel PN4) having higher winning expectation is set more easily in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

  After the final panel lottery process for losing in step S4708, the panel change scenario lottery process for losing is executed (S4709). The panel change scenario lottery process for losing (S4709) is a process for determining the panel change scenario for the case of losing by lottery. Specifically, one table is selected from the lose panel change scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 45 according to the SP reach type and the final panel type. Then, a panel change scenario determination random number is acquired, and the acquired panel change scenario determination random number is determined using the selected table. Thereby, a panel change scenario is determined. Panel change scenario data indicating the determined panel change scenario is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

  As can be seen from the comparison between the jackpot panel change scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 43 and the loss panel change scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 45, the panel is promoted in the case of jackpot than in the case of loss. Is set so that the number of times (the number of panel changes) is likely to increase. Therefore, the player can enjoy the pressing effect as the number of times the panel is promoted by the pressing effect, and can be made to know that the reliability of the big win is high.

  After the losing panel change scenario lottery process in step S4709, a losing push effect pattern creation process is executed (S4710), and the process proceeds to step S4711. In the lost press effect pattern creation process (S4710), based on the change pattern P4 (see FIG. 11) and the type of SP reach, the change effect pattern for executing the lost change effect including the press effect (lost press) Create a production pattern.

  In step S4711, the pressing effect flag is turned ON. The press effect flag is a flag indicating execution of the press effect. Subsequently, the time from the start of the change effect to the start of the press effect (the time until the first panel is displayed) is set in the press start timer (S4712), and this process ends.

  When the process proceeds to step S4713 as compared with the case where the press effect is executed as described above, the other variation effect pattern that does not execute the press effect is selected and the process is terminated. Specifically, it obtains a random number for determining the variation production pattern and analyzes the variation start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of production mode (mode status value) and the type of variation pattern. Select one table based on the results. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the obtained random effect determination random number using the selected table. Thereby, the details of the variation effect are determined. In other words, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of reach production, the content of reach production, the presence / absence of production button production (SW production), the content of production button production, production deployment configuration, The details of the contents of the variable production made up of the type of background of the production design will be determined.

  Accordingly, in step S4713, a variation effect pattern that becomes a flame logo reach that does not execute the press effect, a change effect pattern that becomes a gold logo reach that does not execute the press effect, and the like can be selected. Further, unlike the press effect of the present embodiment that suggests the winning expectation degree, a variation effect pattern or the like that performs a press effect that does not suggest the winning expectation degree may be selected. When the big hit pressing effect pattern is selected in step S4707 or when the lost pressing effect pattern is selected in step S4710, after the changing effect is started as shown in FIG. The pressing effect is started after the symbol all-off effect shown in (B).

  [Pressing Operation Effective Period Setting Process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the pressing operation effective period setting process (S4302) after the reception command analysis process (S4301) (see FIG. 31). The pressing operation effective period setting process (S4302) is a process for setting the pressing operation effective period at the timing of starting the pressing effect. The pressing operation effective period (5 seconds in this embodiment) is a period for enabling the panel to be changed by regarding the detection as effective when the detection by the effect button detection switch 63a is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the pressing operation valid period setting process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the pressing start timer is greater than “0” (S4801). As described above, when the press effect is executed, time is set in the press start timer in step S4712 shown in FIG. If the value of the pressing start timer is “0” (NO in S4801), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is larger than “0” (YES in S4801), the value of the pressing start timer is subtracted (S4802).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the pressing start timer is “0” (S4803). If it is not “0” (NO in S4803), it is not yet time to execute the pressing effect, and thus this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S4803), the pressing operation valid period (5 seconds) is set (S4804), and this process is terminated. The pressing operation valid period is the same as the execution time of the pressing effect, but is not limited to 5 seconds and can be changed as appropriate.

  [Switch Process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the switch process (S4304) after the pressing operation valid period setting process (S4302) and the switch state acquisition process (S4303) (see FIG. 31). In the switch process (S4304), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is ON (S4901). If it is not ON (NO in S4901), the effect button 63 has not been pressed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S4901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the pressing effect flag is ON (S4902). If it is ON (YES in S4902), the process proceeds to step S4903 to perform processing related to the press effect.

  In step S4903, it is determined whether the pressing operation is within the valid period. If it is within the pressing operation valid period (YES in S4903), it is then determined whether or not it is a pressing invalid period (S4904). The press invalid period is a time set to controlly invalidate the press operation on the effect button 63 when the cut-in effect is started. As will be described later, even when the press button is disabled, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67 and the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode by the press operation on the effect button 63. The setting of the press invalid period will be described later. If it is not the pressing invalid period in step S4904, the value of the pressing counter is incremented by “1”. Then, a panel change setting process described later is executed (S4906).

  Subsequently, the lamp data for pressing effect is set in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 (S4907). Thereby, whenever the player presses down the effect button 63 during the execution of the press effect, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode. Further, the press effect audio data is set in a predetermined audio data buffer of the RAM 94 (S4908), and this process is completed. Thus, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67 every time the player presses down the effect button 63 during execution of the press effect.

  In step S4903, if it is not within the pressing operation effective period, it is the timing when the pressing operation effective period ends, and the process proceeds to step S4909. In step S4909, a panel setting command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The panel setting command includes a mesh image KM (see FIG. 51 (J)) in which gold teeth are meshed or a mesh image in which silver teeth are meshed based on the currently displayed panel information. Information about which GM (see FIG. 55D) is displayed is included.

  Accordingly, when the set panel setting command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the mesh image KM or the mesh image GM is displayed on the display screen 7a. The panel displayed immediately before the mesh images KM and GM appears without the panel frame, the button image BT, and the time bar ZB (see FIG. 51K). In this way, it is shown to the player that the panel displayed immediately before the mesh images KM and GM is determined as the final panel.

  After step S4909, it is determined whether the displayed panel has reached the final panel (S4910). If the final panel has been reached (YES in S4910), the process proceeds to step S4912. On the other hand, if the final panel has not been reached (NO in S4910), a restoration promotion command including information on the final panel data (see FIG. 42 or 44) set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is sent to the RAM 94. Are set in the output buffer (S4911), and the process proceeds to step S4912.

  Thus, when the set restoration promotion command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the mesh image KM or the mesh image GM corresponding to the final panel is displayed on the display screen 7a. If the final panel is the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2, the mesh image GM in which the silver teeth are meshed is displayed, and the final panel is the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5. For example, the mesh image KM in which the golden teeth are meshed is displayed (see FIG. 57G). Thereafter, the final panel indicated by the final panel data is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 57H).

  In this way, in the pressing effect, if the player does not perform the pressing operation of the effect button 63, or if the player does not reach the final panel even if the pressing operation is performed, the timing until the pressing operation valid period ends is once until then. The panel that was displayed in is displayed. Thereafter, the final panel is displayed again only when the final panel is not yet displayed. As a result, it is possible to show the player as if the final panel has been restored and displayed.

  In step S4912, the pressing effect flag is turned OFF when the pressing effect is completed. Then, it is determined whether or not the type of SP reach related to the variation effect being executed is gold logo reach or full rotation reach (S4913). Note that the SP reach type is determined in the SP reach lottery process in step S4703 shown in FIG. If it is gold logo reach or full rotation reach (YES in S4913), the frame movable body drive data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914), and this process is completed. Thereby, the frame movable body drive effect is executed through the display of the final panel (the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5) (FIGS. 52E and 52H). reference).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4913 is NO, that is, if the SP reach type is flame logo reach, the board movable body drive data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S4915), and this process is performed. Finish. Thereby, the panel movable body drive effect is executed through the display of the final panel (first panel PN1 or second panel PN2) (see FIG. 52B).

  If it is determined in step S4904 that the period is within the press invalid period, the process proceeds to step S4917 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, in step S4917, it is determined whether or not it is the press invalid period end timing. Note that the press invalid period end timing described here is the final timing in the set press invalid period (in this embodiment, when one second has elapsed from the start of the press invalid period setting). It is also the end timing of the cut-in effect. If it is not the press invalid period end timing (NO in S4917), the cut-in effect is still being executed, and the process proceeds to step S4907 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is the depression invalid period end timing (YES in S4917), the post-cut-in promotion command is set (S4918). This post-cut-in promotion command includes information about which panel (third panel PN3, fourth panel PN4, or fifth panel PN5 (see FIG. 48)) to be displayed after the cut-in effect. Therefore, when the post-cut-in promotion command set in step S4918 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the third panel PN3 or the fourth panel PN4 or the fourth panel PN4 on the display screen 7a after the cut-in effect is displayed. The fifth panel PN5 is displayed. At this time, since the pressing effect is still being executed, the gold panel frame PW2, the button image BT, and the time bar ZB are also displayed on the display screen 7a.

  After step S4918, the cut-in effect flag is turned OFF (S4919), and the process proceeds to steps S4907 and S4908 shown in FIG. The cut-in effect flag is a flag indicating execution of the cut-in effect.

  By the way, as will be described later, during the execution of the cut-in effect, it becomes a press invalid period. In this case, if the player depresses the effect button 63, YES is determined in step S4901 shown in FIG. 37, and YES is determined in step S4904. Then, after the processing shown in FIG. 38, the processing proceeds to steps S4907 and S4908 shown in FIG. That is, in this case, the process of adding the pressing counter in step S4905 and the panel change setting process described later in step S4906 are not executed. In this way, even when the player presses the effect button 63 during the cut-in effect, it is possible to invalidate the press operation and avoid the panel change display. is there.

  However, if the effect button 63 is pressed during the cut-in effect, the process goes through steps S4905 and S4906, but the board lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode by the process of step S4907 as described above. . Then, a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67 by the process of step S4908. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the operation of the effect button 63 itself is effective even during the execution of the cut-in effect.

  In the switch process (S4304) shown in FIG. 37, the effect button 63 is pressed (NO in S4901), but if the press effect is not being executed (NO in S4902), other switch effects are generated in step S4916. Make settings and end the process. As another example of setting the switch effect, there is a case where the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a specific switch effect command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 while the variable effect is being executed. In this case, when the set specific switch effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the specific switch effect is executed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG.

  In the specific switch effect, first, as shown in FIG. 54A, a girl character image ON is displayed, and a button image BT that prompts the user to press the effect button 63 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 54B, a character image ON and a serif image SF indicating “Gold logo is a chance!” Are displayed on the display screen 7a. The character image ON, the button image BT, and the serif image SF do not suggest any winning expectation. In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to the press effect (switch effect) that can indicate the expected expectation level, a specific switch effect (press effect) that does not suggest the expected expectation level can be executed.

  [Panel Change Setting Process] The panel change setting process (S4906) is a process of determining by lottery whether or not to perform a panel change display based on a pressing operation on the effect button 63 during execution of the press effect. As shown in FIG. 39, in the panel change setting process (S4906), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the displayed panel has reached the final panel (S5001). If the final panel has been reached (YES in S5001), there is no need to perform change display, and thus this processing ends. On the other hand, if the final panel has not been reached (NO in S5001), it is determined whether the value of the press counter is “5” or more (S5002).

  If the value of the press counter is less than “5” (NO in S5002), the low probability promotion lottery process is executed (S5003), and the process proceeds to step S5005. In the low probability promotion lottery process (S5003), one table is selected from the low probability promotion lottery tables shown in FIG. 46 according to the panel currently displayed. Then, the promotion determination random number is acquired, and the promotion determination random number acquired using the selected table is determined. Thereby, it is determined whether or not to execute a panel change display, that is, a change (promotion) to a panel with a higher expected expectation.

  On the other hand, if the value of the pressing counter is “5” or more (YES in S5002), the highly-promoted promotion lottery process is executed (S5004), and the process proceeds to step S5005. In the high-promotion promotion lottery process (S5004), one table is selected from the high-promotion promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 47 according to the panel currently displayed. Then, the promotion determination random number is acquired, and the promotion determination random number acquired using the selected table is determined. Thereby, it is determined whether or not to change (promote) to a panel having a higher expected expectation.

  Here, as can be seen from a comparison between the low probability promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 46 and the high probability promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 47, the high probability promotion lottery table is more likely to be determined to be promoted than the low probability promotion lottery table. Is set. Thereby, if a player operates the effect button 63 five or more times, it becomes easy to be promoted, and it is possible to avoid feeling that the panel change display is not executed easily. Note that the value of the pressing counter when executing the high-promotion promotion lottery process (S5004) is not limited to “5”, and can be appropriately changed as long as it is two or more.

  Also, in the low-promotion promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 46 and the high-promotion promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 47, the higher the winning expectation of the currently displayed panel, the easier it is to be determined to be promoted. Yes. Therefore, the player who operates the effect button 63 repeatedly is promoted by gradually increasing the speed in the order of the first panel PN1 ⇒ second panel PN2 ⇒ third panel PN3 ⇒ fourth panel PN4 ⇒ fifth panel PN5. It is possible to entertain and feel the panel change.

  If it is not determined to be promoted in the low probability promotion lottery process in step S5003 or the high probability promotion lottery process in step S5004 (NO in S5005), the present process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be promoted (YES in S5005), promotion panel determination processing is performed (S5006). Specifically, in the promoted panel determination process (S5006), the panel change scenario is referred to based on the panel change scenario data (see FIG. 43 or 45) stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Then, based on the referred panel change scenario and the panel currently displayed, it is determined which panel is to be changed (promoted).

  After the promotion panel determination process in step S5006, a promotion command including information on the panel to be promoted is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5007). When the promoted command thus set is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), a panel to be promoted is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, the panel frame, the button image BT, and the time bar ZB are also displayed. Then, the value of the press counter is reset to “0” (S5008), and this process is finished.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) controls display of the panel based on the panel change scenario data, but the sub control board 90 transmits the panel change scenario data to the image control board 100. The display control of the panel may be executed by the image control board 100 according to the panel change scenario data.

  [Cut-in effect setting process] The effect controlling microcomputer 91 executes the cut-in effect setting process (S4305) after the switch process (S4304) (see FIG. 31). The cut-in effect setting process (S4305) is a process of determining by lottery whether or not to perform a cut-in effect during execution of the press effect. In the cut-in effect setting process (S4305), first, as shown in FIG. 40, it is determined whether or not the cut-in effect flag is ON (S5101). If it is ON (YES in S5101), this process ends because the cut-in effect has already been executed.

  On the other hand, if the cut-in effect flag is not ON (NO in S5101), it is determined whether it is the pressing operation effective period start timing or the pressing counter increase timing (S5102). The pressing operation effective period start timing means a timing at which display of the first panel is started. The press counter increase timing means the timing when the effect button 63 is pressed. If it is not any of these timings (NO in S5102), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is any of these timings (YES in S5102), it is then determined whether the SP reach type related to the changing effect being executed is gold logo reach or full rotation reach (S5103).

  If it is not gold logo reach or full turn reach (NO in S5103), that is, if it is flame logo reach, this processing is finished. Thus, in this embodiment, when the flame logo reach is executed, the cut-in effect is not executed. On the other hand, if it is gold logo reach or full turn reach (YES in S5103), it is determined whether or not the currently displayed panel is the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 (S5104). If it is not the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 (NO in S5104), this process ends. Thus, in this embodiment, the cut-in effect is not executed during the display of the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5.

  If the currently displayed panel is the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 (YES in S5104), then, based on the final panel data (see FIG. 42) set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. And refer to the final panel. Then, a cut-in effect lottery process is executed (S5106). In the cut-in effect lottery process (S5106), one table is referred to from the cut-in effect lottery table shown in FIG. 48 according to the currently displayed panel and the final panel. Then, a cut-in effect determination random number is acquired, and the cut-in effect determination random number acquired using the selected table is determined. Accordingly, whether or not to execute the cut-in effect is determined, and the panel displayed after the cut-in effect is determined (see FIG. 48).

  Here, as can be seen from the cut-in effect lottery table shown in FIG. 48, the special symbol lottery result is set so that the cut-in effect is easier to execute than the loss case. Yes. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who saw the cut-in effect recognize that the situation is likely to be a big hit and to have a great expectation for winning. Further, as can be seen from the cut-in effect lottery table shown in FIG. 48, the panel displayed after the cut-in effect has a higher expected expectation in the case where the special symbol lottery result is a big win than in the case of a loss. It is set so as to be easily higher. Therefore, after the cut-in production, the player who saw the panel with the high expectation level of the second or third step is recognized as being in a situation that is likely to be a big hit, and has a great sense of expectation for the win. Is possible.

  If it is determined by the cut-in effect lottery process in step S5106 that the cut-in effect is not to be executed (NO in S5107), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the cut-in effect (YES in S5107), a cut-in effect command including panel information displayed after the cut-in effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5108). When the set cut-in effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the cut-in image KI (see FIG. 53B) is displayed on the display screen 7a. Production is performed. Then, when the execution time of the cut-in effect (1 second in this embodiment) has elapsed, the panel (see FIG. 48) after the cut-in effect determined in the cut-in effect lottery process (S5106) is displayed on the display screen 7a. . After the cut-in effect, the gold panel frame PW2, the button image BT, and the time bar ZB are displayed together.

  Thus, the player's attention can be attracted to the cut-in effect by suddenly executing the cut-in effect in the middle of the pressing effect. Then, after the cut-in effect, a panel having a winning expectation level equal to or higher than the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed to give the player a sense of excitement that at least the execution of the gold logo reach has been confirmed. Is possible.

  After step S5108, a press invalid period is set (S5109). The pressing invalidation period (1 second in this embodiment) is a period for disabling display of the panel even when the effect button detection switch 63a detects. Based on the setting of the press invalidation period, YES is determined in step S4904 of the switch process (S4304) described above during execution of the cut-in effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the panel change setting process (S4906) from being executed and switching from the cut-in image KI to the display on the panel regardless of the cut-in effect being executed. The pressing invalidation period of this embodiment is set to 1 second, which is the same as the execution time of the cut-in effect, but may be a time slightly longer than the execution time of the cut-in effect (for example, 1.5 seconds). It can be changed. After setting the press invalidation period in step S5109, the cut-in effect flag is set to ON (S5110), and this process ends.

8). Examples of effects Next, examples of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<First production example>
First, a first effect example will be described with reference to FIG. As a precondition, it is assumed that a special symbol lottery is lost in the normal gaming state, and a variation pattern P4 indicating execution of the press effect SP reach loss is selected as the variation pattern. Then, it is assumed that the flame logo reach is determined as the SP reach type by the SP reach lottery process (S4703) of the variation effect pattern selection process (S4604) shown in FIG. 35 (see FIG. 41). Then, the second panel PN2 is determined as the final panel by the final panel lottery process for lost (S4708) (see FIG. 44), and the first panel PN1⇒the second panel PN2 is determined by the lost panel change scenario lottery process (S4709). It is assumed that the panel change scenario is determined (see FIG. 45).

  In this case, after the variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), after the symbol all-off effect (see FIG. 51 (B)) and the symbol partial light emission effect (see FIG. 51 (C)). An image Q2 that is divided radially while the silver object rotates is displayed. Thereafter, the pressing effect starts, and first the first panel PN1 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (B). Since the button image BT is displayed at this time, the player performs a pressing (continuous hitting) operation on the effect button 63. As a result, it is determined that the promotion is determined by the panel change setting process (S4906) shown in FIG. 39 (YES in S5005). As a result, as shown in FIG. 55C, the display is switched to the display on the second panel PN2.

  Thereafter, when the effective period of pressing operation (5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without being promoted from the second panel PN2, as shown in FIG. 55D, the mesh image GM meshed with the silver teeth is displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the second panel PN2 is displayed without the silver panel frame PW1. As a result, the player is made aware of the fact that the second panel PN2 is the final panel, and gives a sense of crisis that he / she wanted to reach the third panel PN3 or higher. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55 (F), the board movable body drive effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 55 (G), the flame logo reach is executed.

  In this first effect example, since the special symbol lottery is lost, as shown in FIG. 55 (H), a battle defeat effect is performed in which the hero character loses to the second enemy character. As shown, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner of stopping the loss. That is, the loss notification effect is executed. Thus, in the first effect example, the cut-in effect is not executed during the execution of the press effect, and the effect that the winning expectation is relatively low (the final panel is the second panel, the movable panel drive effect, the flame (Logo reach) is executed.

<Second production example>
Next, a second effect example will be described based on FIG. As a precondition, it is assumed that, in the normal gaming state, a special symbol lottery is won and a variation pattern P2 indicating execution of a press effect SP reach jackpot is selected as a variation pattern. Then, it is assumed that the gold logo reach is determined as the SP reach type by the SP reach lottery process (S4703) of the variation effect pattern selection process (S4604) shown in FIG. 35 (see FIG. 41). The fourth panel PN4 is determined as the final panel by the jackpot final panel lottery process (S4705) (see FIG. 42), and the first panel PN1⇒third panel PN3⇒by the jackpot panel change scenario lottery process (S4706). It is assumed that the panel change scenario to be the fourth panel PN4 is determined (see FIG. 43).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 56A, after the image Q2 that is radially divided while the silver object rotates is displayed, the pressing effect is started. At this time, first, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the first panel PN1 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed, and the player performs a pressing (continuous hitting) operation on the effect button 63. Here, it is determined that the cut-in effect is executed by the cut-in effect setting process (S5106) of the cut-in effect setting process (S4305) shown in FIG. 40, and the panel after the cut-in effect is determined as the third panel PN3. (See FIG. 48). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 56C, a cut-in effect is executed, and it is possible to show the cut-in image KI suddenly to a player who is crazy about continuous hitting operation.

  Here, during the display of the cut-in image KI, the player continues the continuous operation of the effect button 63 with momentum. At this time, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode every time a continuous hitting operation is performed, and a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67. Therefore, even if the button image BT becomes invisible and the cut-in image KI is displayed, the player can recognize that the pressing operation of the effect button 63 is effective. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the continuous operation of the effect button 63.

  During the display of the cut-in image KI, even if the player performs the continuous hitting operation of the effect button 63, a pressing invalidation period is set. Therefore, the display of the cut-in image KI is not switched to the display of the promoted panel until the display of the cut-in image KI is completed. Therefore, the player can fully enjoy the cut-in image KI without interruption.

  When the cut-in effect is thus completed, the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (D). Accordingly, the player is promoted from the first panel PN1 to the third panel PN3 and promoted from the silver panel frame PW1 to the gold panel frame PW2, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement by improving the winning expectation. . Then, the player continues to perform the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 63. As a result, it is determined that the promotion is determined by the panel change setting process (S4906) shown in FIG. 39 (YES in S5005). As a result, as shown in FIG. 56D, the display is switched to the display on the fourth panel PN4.

  Thereafter, when the effective period of pressing operation has elapsed without being promoted from the fourth panel PN4, as shown in FIG. 56 (F), a mesh image KM in which the golden teeth are meshed is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (G), the fourth panel PN4 is displayed without the gold panel frame PW2. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement by reaching the fourth panel PN4. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 56 (H), a frame movable body drive effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 56 (I), a gold logo reach is executed.

  In the second production example, since the special symbol lottery is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 56 (J), a battle victory production in which the main character wins the fourth enemy character is executed. ), The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a jackpot stop mode. That is, the winning notification effect is executed. Thus, in the second effect example, the cut-in effect is executed during the execution of the press effect, thereby producing an effect with a relatively high winning expectation degree (the final panel is the fourth panel, the frame movable body drive effect, (Gold logo reach) is executed.

<Third production example>
Next, a third effect example will be described with reference to FIG. As a precondition, it is assumed that, in the normal gaming state, a special symbol lottery is won and a variation pattern P2 indicating execution of a press effect SP reach jackpot is selected as a variation pattern. Then, it is assumed that the full rotation reach is determined as the SP reach type by the SP reach lottery process (S4703) of the variation effect pattern selection process (S4604) shown in FIG. 35 (see FIG. 41). In this case, the fifth panel PN5 is determined as the final panel by the big hit final panel lottery process (S4705) (see FIG. 42). Further, it is assumed that the panel change scenario of the second panel PN2 → the third panel PN3 → the fourth panel PN4 → the fifth panel PN5 is determined by the jackpot panel change scenario lottery process (S4706) (see FIG. 43).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), after the image Q2 that is radially divided while the silver object rotates is displayed, the pressing effect is started. At this time, first, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the second panel PN2 and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed, and the player performs a pressing (continuous hitting) operation on the effect button 63. Then, it is assumed that the cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. 57 (C), and then the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed as shown in FIG. 57 (D). Here, it is assumed that the pressing operation valid period has passed without being promoted from the third panel PN3 even though the player is performing the continuous operation of the effect button 63.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), the mesh image KM in which the golden teeth are meshed is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (F), the third panel PN3 is displayed without the gold panel frame PW2. As a result, the player once feels that the final panel has been determined to be the third panel PN3. However, in this case, in step S4910 of the switch process (S4304) shown in FIG. 37, it is determined that the final panel (fifth panel PN5) has not been reached (NO in S4910), and the restoration promotion command is set. (S4911). Therefore, after the display of the third panel PN3 shown in FIG. 57 (F), as shown in FIG. 57 (G), the mesh image KM in which the gold teeth are meshed is displayed again. Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (H), the fifth panel PN5 is displayed.

  In this way, after making the player think that the final panel is the third panel PN3, it is possible to revive and show the fifth panel PN5. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise by having been promoted to the fifth panel PN5, and to give a sense of excitement by executing the restoration effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (I), the frame movable body drive effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 57 (J), the full rotation reach is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (K), the winning notification effect is always executed. Thus, the third effect example shows that the final panel is displayed by the revival effect even if the final effect is not reached by the press effect.

<Fourth production example>
Next, a fourth effect example will be described with reference to FIG. The precondition is the same as in the third example of production described above. Therefore, first, as shown in FIG. 58A, after the image Q2 that is radially divided while the silver object rotates is displayed, the pressing effect is started. Here, in the fourth effect example, the cut-in effect setting process (S5106) of the cut-in effect setting process (S4305) shown in FIG. It is determined that the in-effect is to be executed, and the panel after the cut-in effect is determined to be the fifth panel PN5 (see FIG. 48).

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the cut-in image KI is suddenly displayed with the start of the pressing effect. Thus, it is possible to make the player think that the cut-in effect can be executed at various timings. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the fifth panel PN5 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a great satisfaction by suddenly acquiring the full rotation reach.

  Thereafter, when the pressing operation valid period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 58 (D), a mesh image KM in which the golden teeth are meshed is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 58 (E), the fifth panel PN5 is displayed. Is displayed. The transition of the subsequent effects (FIGS. 58 (F) to 58 (H) is the same as FIGS. 57 (I) to 57 (K) of the third effect example described above, and a description thereof will be omitted. In the example of 4 effects, it is shown that the fifth panel PN5 in which the jackpot winning is confirmed after the cut-in effect may be displayed.

9. Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the panel is changed step by step when the player repeatedly operates the effect button 63 while the press effect is being executed. obtain. Thereby, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of winning the battle (that is, the winning expectation level) is gradually increased by his / her own operation. However, at this time, there is a possibility that the player will be absorbed only by the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 63 and whether or not the panel is changed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 53B, the panel is temporarily not displayed even during execution of the press effect, and the cut-in image KI can be temporarily displayed. Therefore, the player can be surprised at the suddenly displayed cut-in image KI and can be interested in the meaning of the display of the cut-in image KI. In this way, the player who is performing the continuous hitting operation with the press effect can be made to pay attention to the display of the cut-in image KI, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the cut-in image KI is displayed during execution of the press effect, the press invalid period is set. Therefore, even if the player presses down the effect button 63 during the press invalid period, the display is not switched from the cut-in image KI display to the panel display. Therefore, the player can grasp the display of the cut-in image KI to the end. That is, it can be avoided that the cut-in image KI ends suddenly in the middle of the display and the player feels uncomfortable.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the player presses the effect button 63 while the cut-in image KI is displayed, the display is not switched to the panel display, but the panel lamp 5 is specified. And a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the pressing operation on the effect button 63 is effective. Therefore, even if the cut-in image KI is displayed, the pressing operation on the effect button 63 can be continued. That is, it is possible not to stop the pressing operation on the effect button 63. As a result, after the display of the cut-in image KI is completed, it is possible to smoothly shift to a pressing effect accompanied by a pressing operation on the effect button 63.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special symbol lottery result is a big win, the cut-in image KI is more easily displayed during the execution of the press effect than when the win is lost. Accordingly, it is possible to strongly expect a player who is performing a continuous hitting operation of the effect button 63 in the press effect to display the cut-in image KI in addition to the change (promotion) of the panel. .

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a player who is watching the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 during the execution of the press effect thinks that the flame logo reach is executed. When the cut-in image KI is displayed at this time, after the display of the cut-in image KI is finished, either the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is always displayed, and the gold logo reach or all Execution of rotation reach is confirmed. In this way, since the display of the cut-in image KI can be used as an opportunity, it is possible to obtain at least the execution of the gold logo reach, so that the player who is viewing the first panel PN1 or PN2 is expected to display the cut-in image KI further. It is possible to play while playing.

10. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

<First Modification>
In the above embodiment, the panel can be changed and displayed so that the winning expectation degree to the jackpot is increased stepwise in the pressing effect executed in the normal gaming state. That is, the first panel PN1 ⇒ second panel PN2 ⇒ third panel PN3 ⇒ fourth panel PN4 ⇒ fifth panel PN5 is switched. On the other hand, in the first modified example, it is possible to execute the press effect in the highly accurate time-short state, and the display can be changed and displayed so that the winning expectation degree to the probable big hit is gradually increased in the press effect. Also good. In other words, in the first modification, the panel may be displayed in a changeable manner so that the degree of risk due to winning a normal jackpot decreases stepwise.

  In the first modified example, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), as the first panel PN1a, a first enemy image T1 indicating the first enemy character, a danger character, and a fifth star image H5 indicating five stars, Is displayed. And this 1st panel PN1a shall show that the possibility that a hero character wins an enemy character (1st enemy character) by battle production is the lowest, that is, the winning expectation degree to a probable big hit is the lowest. As shown in FIG. 59C, the second panel PN2a displays a second enemy image T2 indicating the second enemy character, a danger character, and a fourth star image H4 indicating four stars. To do. And this 2nd panel PN2a shall show that the winning expectation degree to a probability variation jackpot is higher than the 1st panel PN1a.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (E), as the third panel PN3a, a third enemy image T3 showing a third enemy character, a danger character, and a third star image H3 showing three stars are displayed. To do. And this 3rd panel PN3a shall show that the winning expectation degree to a probability variation jackpot is higher than 2nd panel PN2a. As shown in FIG. 59 (F), a fourth enemy image T4 indicating the fourth enemy character, a danger character, and a second star image H2 indicating two stars are displayed on the fourth panel PN4a. To do. And this 4th panel PN4a shall show that the winning expectation degree to a probability variation jackpot is higher than 3rd panel PN3a.

  Similarly to the above embodiment, the cut-in effect (display of the cut-in image KI) can be executed only during the display of the first panel PN1a or the second panel PN2a. Then, after the cut-in effect is executed, the third panel PN3a or the fourth panel PN4a can be displayed. In addition, you may make it provide the panel as which the winning-winning to probability variation jackpot is decided as a 5th panel.

  Below, an example of a 1st modification is demonstrated based on FIG. The fluctuating effect is started in the highly accurate time-short state, and the pressing effect is started after the image Q2 that is radially divided while the silver object rotates as shown in FIG. 59 (A) is displayed. In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 59B, the first panel PN1a and the silver panel frame PW1 are displayed. At this time, the player presses the effect button 63 (continuous hitting operation) in expectation that the change display of the panel is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 59C, the second panel PN2a is displayed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 59D, a cut-in effect in which the cut-in image KI is displayed is executed. Thereby, it is possible to give a surprise to the player who is crazy about continuous hitting operation. Then, after the cut-in effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (E), the third panel PN3a and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of excitement due to an increase in the expectation of winning the winning jackpot after the cut-in effect. In other words, it is possible to give a sense of relief because the possibility of falling to the normal probability state is reduced by winning the normal jackpot. During the display of the cut-in image KI, as described in the above embodiment, even if the presentation button 63 is pressed, the display is not switched to the panel display. On the other hand, each time the effect button 63 is pressed, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode, and a sound effect (button push sound) is output from the speaker 67.

  Thereafter, when the player continues to press the effect button 63, the fourth panel PN4a is displayed as shown in FIG. 59 (F). This shows that the player's expectation for winning the probable jackpot has further increased. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (G), a meshing image KM in which gold teeth are meshed is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 59 (H), the fourth panel PN4a is displayed as the final panel. Thereafter, in the first modification, gold logo reach is executed as a battle effect. And if the hero character (gold logo) wins the 4th enemy character, it will be notified that he has won the probable big hit. On the other hand, if the hero character is defeated by the fourth enemy character, it will be notified that the player is usually won.

<Second Modification>
Next, a second modification will be described based on FIG. In the above embodiment, the cut-in effect can be executed only when the first panel PN1 or the second panel PN2 is displayed during the pressing effect. Then, after the cut-in effect, either the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is displayed. On the other hand, in the second modified example, the cut-in effect can be executed even when any panel from the first panel PN1 to the fourth panel PN4 is displayed. After the cut-in effect, the same panel as that displayed immediately before the cut-in effect is started is displayed. However, it is suggested that the winning expectation is higher when the cut-in effect (display of the cut-in image KI) is executed than when the cut-in effect is not executed.

  Below, an example of a 2nd modification is demonstrated based on FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 60A, a third panel PN3 and a gold panel frame PW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, as shown in FIG. 60B, the cut-in image KI is displayed on the display screen 7a by the cut-in effect. Then, when the execution time (1 second) of the cut-in effect elapses, the third panel PN3 and the gold panel frame PW2 are displayed again on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 60 (C).

  Thus, according to the second modified example, even if the cut-in effect is executed, the panel does not change before and after the cut-in effect. Therefore, it is possible for a player who sees a cut-in effect for the first time or an inexperienced player to reduce the uncomfortable feeling when the panel changes with the cut-in effect. Then, regardless of the type of panel before and after the cut-in effect, if the cut-in image KI is displayed during the execution of the press effect, the winning expectation is simplified, thereby simplifying the suggestion of the winning expectation (To make it easier to grasp).

<Third Modification>
Next, a third effect example will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, when the cut-in effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 53 (A) and 53 (B), the entire panel (first panel PN1) immediately before the cut-in effect is executed becomes invisible. The image KI is displayed on the entire display screen 7a. On the other hand, in the third modification, when the cut-in effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B), the top of the panel (first panel PN1) immediately before the cut-in effect is executed. The portion becomes invisible, and the cut-in image KIa is displayed in the upper portion of the display screen 7a. When the cut-in effect is finished, the panel (third panel PN3) is displayed on the entire display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 61 (C).

  Thus, according to the third modification, it is possible to partially view the panel (first panel PN1) immediately before the cut-in effect is executed during the display of the cut-in image KIa. Therefore, it is possible to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner which panel is changed from which panel before and after the cut-in effect. In the third modification, the range in which the cut-in image KIa is displayed on the display screen 7a can be changed as appropriate, and the range (position) of the panel that cannot be seen due to the display of the cut-in image KIa can also be changed as appropriate.

<Fourth Modification>
Next, a fourth modification will be described based on FIG. In the said form, there existed from 1st panel PN1 to 5th panel PN5 as a panel displayed during execution of a press production. And each panel PN1-PN5 showed that the number of stars increased by one unit. On the other hand, in the fourth modified example, there is a panel showing the number of stars in units of 0.5. For example, as shown in FIG. 62C, a 1.5th panel PN1b showing a new enemy character and 1.5 stars is provided. The 1.5th panel PN1b suggests that the winning expectation is higher than that of the first panel PN1, whereas the winning expectation is lower than that of the second panel PN2.

  Thus, in the fourth modified example, as shown in FIG. 62A, when the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 62B is executed when the first panel PN1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, As shown in FIG. 62C, the 1.5th panel PN1b may be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make a player grasp the winning expectation in more detail. In addition, as a panel which shows a winning expectation degree, you may provide a 2.5th panel, a 3.5th panel, etc., and the kind of panel can be changed suitably. For example, a zero (0) panel that does not indicate a winning expectation level or an infinite (∞) panel that has the maximum winning expectation level (a big hit winning decision) may be provided.

<Other variations>
In the above embodiment, if the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is displayed as the final panel, the frame movable body drive effect is executed. However, the frame movable body drive effect may be executed when the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is displayed for the first time during the execution of the pressing effect. In this case, since the pressing invalid period is set during the execution of the cut-in effect, even if the player presses the effect button 63, the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 It is never displayed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid that the movable frame body driving effect is executed despite the execution of the cut-in effect, and it is possible to avoid the unnatural operation of the movable frame body 600. It is.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the panel can be changed and displayed so that the winning expectation degree for the big hit (ordinary big hit and probable big hit) is increased stepwise based on the pressing operation to the effect button 63 in the press effect. However, the panel may be changed and displayed so that the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot decreases step by step. Further, the panel may be changed and displayed so that the expectation degree of winning the jackpot may increase or decrease on the contrary based on the pressing operation of the effect button 63 in the pressing effect.

  Further, in the first modification, the panel can be changed and displayed so that the winning expectation degree for the probable big hit is gradually increased based on the pressing operation to the effect button 63 in the pressing effect. However, the panel may be displayed in a changeable manner so that the winning expectation for the probable jackpot decreases stepwise. In addition, the panel may be changed and displayed so that the expectation degree of winning the probability variation jackpot may increase or decrease on the basis of the pressing operation of the effect button 63 in the pressing effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the press effect can be executed in the normal gaming state, and in the first modification, the press effect can be executed in the highly accurate time-short state. However, the gaming state in which the press effect is executed is not limited to the normal gaming state and the high-probability time-short state, and may be other gaming states (for example, the low-probability time-short state), and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pressing effect may be executed during the execution of the jackpot effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect).

  In the above embodiment, the cut-in effect can be executed only once in the press effect. However, the cut-in effect may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, it is preferable to indicate that the higher the number of times the cut-in effect is executed in the press effect, the higher the winning expectation. Thereby, it is possible for the player to pay attention to the number of executions of the cut-in effect during the execution of the press effect.

  Moreover, in the said form, the kind of cut-in image (specific image) KI was one type. However, the types of cut-in images may be two or more and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a cut-in image that is displayed with a cut-in effect suggests that a high expectation cut-in image suggests that the winning expectation is very high, and that the win expectation is lower than the high expectation cut-in image There may be a medium expectation degree cut-in image and a low expectation degree cut-in image that suggests that the winning expectation degree is lower than the medium expectation degree cut-in image. In this case, when the cut-in effect is executed as the press effect, the player can also pay attention to the type of the cut-in image.

  In the above embodiment, when the cut-in effect is executed in the press effect, any one of the third panel PN3, the fourth panel PN4, or the fifth panel PN5 is displayed after the cut-in effect. However, a panel or special effect (premier effect) that is not displayed unless the cut-in effect is executed may be executed after the cut-in effect. Thereby, it is possible to make the player further expect that the cut-in effect will be executed.

  Moreover, in the said form, the display mode which suggests a winning expectation degree in a press effect was made into the 1st panel PN1-5th panel PN5 (refer FIG. 50) containing the character image which shows a character, and the star image which shows the number of stars. . However, the display mode that suggests the expected winning degree in the press effect is not limited to the above-described panels PN1 to PN5, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, only a character image or a star image may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the player presses the effect button (operation means) 63 in order to display the change of the panel. However, the operation means for performing the change display of the panel is not limited to the effect button 63, and can be appropriately changed as long as it is operated by the player. For example, a lever, a handle, a switch, or the like may be used.

  Moreover, in the said form, it controlled so that a press effect and a cut-in effect could be performed while the fluctuation | variation display of one special symbol was performed (the said fluctuation | variation). However, it may be controlled so that the press effect and the cut-in effect can be executed over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays. In this case, when a game ball enters the start opening 20 or 21, the game control microcomputer 81 performs effect control on winning information (start winning command) including information on the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball. To the microcomputer 91. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the winning information executes the pressing effect and the cut-in effect based on the information included in the winning information before the special symbol variation display related to the winning information is started. It may be controlled so as to be able to.

  Further, in the above embodiment, whenever the player depresses the effect button 63 during execution of the press effect, the speaker (effect means) 67 outputs a sound effect (button push sound) and the panel lamp (effect means) 5. Performed an additional effect of emitting light in a specific light emission mode. However, the additional effects are not limited to the effects described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an effect in which the effect button 63 vibrates every time the player presses down the effect button 63 during execution of the press effect or an effect in which the frame lamp 66 emits light in a specific light emission mode may be used as the additional effect. In addition, for example, an effect of displaying an effect image (for example, a linear image extending radially) on the display screen 7a each time the player presses the effect button 63 during execution of the press effect may be used as the additional effect. . In this case, when the player depresses the effect button 63 while the cut-in image KI is displayed in the press effect, the effect image is displayed together with the cut-in image KI on the display screen 7a. This effect image is easier for the player who is usually gazing at the display screen 7a than the sound effect in the board lamp 5 or a noisy hall. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who viewed the effect image displayed in conjunction with the pressing operation think that the pressing operation of the effect button 63 is effective.

  Moreover, in the said form, the battle effect was performed after the press effect. However, the effect executed after the press effect is not limited to the battle effect, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, after the pressing effect, a success / failure effect indicating whether or not a specific mission is successful may be executed, or a race effect indicating whether or not a first mission will be achieved.

  Further, in the above-described form, the expectation degree of winning the jackpot (ordinary jackpot and probable bonus jackpot) in the press effect is suggested, and in the first modification, the expectation degree of winning the promising jackpot in the press effect is suggested. . However, the degree of expectation suggested in the press effect can be changed as appropriate, and may indicate the possibility of winning a jackpot with a large number of rounds (for example, 16R jackpot).

  Moreover, although the said form does not demonstrate pseudo-ream (pseudo-continuous notice effect), it is good also as a pachinko game machine which can perform a pseudo-ream. In addition, the pseudo-ream refers to temporarily changing and displaying all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R once, and then changing all effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R again. It is an effect to be displayed. In a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a pseudo-ream, a press effect may be executed in parallel with the execution of the pseudo-ream.

  Further, in the above-described form, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called “probability loop type” pachinko machine 1 in which the high probability state continues until the next jackpot is won after being controlled to the high probability state. However, a so-called “ST type” pachinko game machine that is controlled to the normal probability state when the number of times of the special symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the high probability state. Moreover, in the above-mentioned form, the so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a jackpot game is executed when a jackpot is won in a special symbol lottery, but other types of pachinko games capable of executing a small hit game. It may be a machine (for example, a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine).

  Moreover, in the said form, it was the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one big winning device 31. However, it may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with two large winning devices. Moreover, in the said form, it was the pachinko game machine 1 which transfers to a high probability state according to the kind of special symbol by which stop display is carried out. However, in a special winning device, a specific area (V area) is provided, and a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a high probability state based on passage of a game ball to the specific area, or a pachinko gaming machine that does not shift to a high probability state. There may be.

  Further, in the above-described form, the time reduction state is set to “100” after the jackpot game, or the time reduction state is continued until the next jackpot is won. However, after the jackpot game, the number of time reductions may be set to “0” (that is, controlled to the “non-time reduction state”).

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

The “predetermined control condition” of the present invention means that, in the above-described embodiment, a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and the jackpot symbol indicating the win is stopped and displayed. is there.
In the above embodiment, “satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition” of the present invention means that a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the special figure 1 reserved ball number has not reached the upper limit memory number (4). That is, or the game ball enters the second start port 21 in a state where the special figure 2 reserved ball number does not reach the upper limit memory number (4).

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured as a slot machine (rotating type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to a special gaming state. Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special gaming state. For normal machines, the special gaming state is controlled by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, and a combination of symbols on the activated pay line that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is set for each reel. It is derived and displayed as a display result. In addition, in the ART machine or AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, that the ART or AT activation timing is reached by winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then digesting the prescribed number of games. .

Moreover, each value and each aspect of each table (refer FIG. 11, FIG. 41-FIG. 48) used with the said form are an example to the last, Comprising: It can change suitably in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention.
Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above embodiment and the features of the modified examples, or to remove some of the features.

  In the above embodiment, the following <A> to <E> gaming machines are shown. In the following description, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each gaming machine are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A>
The gaming machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Predetermined display means (image display device 7);
Operation means (production button 63) that can be operated by the player;
Expectation degree suggestion effect (pressing effect) that suggests the expectation level (expected degree of winning a battle, expected expectation degree) for a predetermined effect result in the display mode (first panel PN1 to fifth panel PN5) displayed on the display means. Expectation suggestion effect execution means capable of executing (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes steps S4604 and S4606),
Display mode changing means capable of stepwise changing the display mode of the expected level suggestion effect (stage control for executing step S4906) based on an operation (pressing operation) on the operation means during execution of the expected level suggestion effect Microcomputer 91),
A specific image (cut-in image KI) is temporarily displayed on the display means so that at least a part of the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect is not temporarily displayed in spite of execution of the expectation suggestion effect. A gaming machine comprising: a displayable specific image display means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5108).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display mode of the degree of expectation suggestion can be changed stepwise by the player operating the operation means. Thereby, it is possible for the player to change the suggestion of the expectation level for the predetermined performance result step by step by his / her own operation. However, at this time, there is a possibility that the player will be absorbed only in the operation of the operation means and the change of the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific image can be temporarily displayed on the display unit so that the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect is not temporarily displayed even when the expectation suggestion effect is being executed. Therefore, the player can be surprised at the specific image displayed suddenly and can be interested in the meaning of the display of the specific image. In this way, the player who is operating the operating means in the expectation level suggesting effect can pay attention to the display of the specific image, and can enhance the gaming interest.

<B>
In the gaming machine described in <A>,
When the specific image is displayed by the specific image display means, the invalid period setting means (effect control for executing step S5109) capable of setting an invalid period (pressing invalid period) including the time during which the specific image is displayed. Microcomputer 91),
The display mode changing means includes
Even if the operation means is operated in the invalid period, the display of the specific image is not switched to the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect (the panel change setting process of step S4906 is passed). A gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific image is displayed during the execution of the expectation suggestion effect, the invalid period is set. Therefore, even if the player operates the operation means during the invalid period, the display of the specific image is not switched to the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect. Therefore, the player can grasp the display of the specific image to the end. That is, it is possible to avoid giving the player a sense of discomfort due to the specific image suddenly ending during display.

<C>
In the gaming machine described in <B>,
An additional effect different from the display of the specific image (the effect that the panel lamp 5 emits light in a specific light emission mode, a sound effect from the speaker 67 (button push) Additional production execution means (production microcomputer 91 for performing production of steps S4907 and S4908) capable of executing (production of sound).
The additional effect executing means is capable of executing the additional effect based on an operation on the operation means even in the invalid period.
The display mode changing means can switch the display of the specific image to the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect after the invalid period, and can change the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect based on an operation on the operation means ( A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing step S4918).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the player operates the operation means while the specific image is displayed, the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect is not switched, but an additional effect different from the display of the specific image is provided. Can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the operation on the operation means is effective. Therefore, the player can continue to operate the operation means, and after the display of the specific image is completed, it is possible to smoothly shift to the effect of changing the display mode of the expectation suggestion effect.

<D>
In the gaming machine according to any one of <A> to <C>,
Determination information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S206 and S210) for acquiring determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, a hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1402 and S1408) for determining whether or not the winning is,
The specific image display means is easier to display the specific image when the hit determination result is win than when the hit determination result is lost (cut-in effect of FIG. 48). A gaming machine characterized in that it refers to a lottery table).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is easier to display the specific image during the execution of the degree of expectation suggestion than when the win is lost. Accordingly, it is possible to make a player who is operating the operation means in the expectation degree suggestion strongly expect that the specific image is displayed in addition to the display mode being changed.

<E>
In the gaming machine according to any one of <A> to <D>,
Production execution means (step S4703 is executed) capable of executing a predetermined low expectation production (flame logo reach) or a high expectation production (gold logo reach or full rotation reach) indicating that the expectation is higher than the low expectation production. And a production control microcomputer 91),
The display mode of the expectation level suggestion effect includes a first display mode (first panel PN1 or second panel PN2) indicating execution of the low expectation level effect and a second display mode indicating execution of the high expectation level effect. (The third panel PN3 or the fourth panel PN4 or the fifth panel PN5)
The expectation suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the specific image is displayed when the first display mode is displayed in the expectation degree suggestion effect, the first display mode is not displayed after the display of the specific image ends. A gaming machine that displays the second display mode (see the cut-in effect lottery table in FIG. 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player who is viewing the first display mode during the execution of the expectation suggestion effect thinks that the low expectation effect is executed. If a specific image is displayed at this time, after the display of a specific image is complete | finished, it will surely become a 2nd display mode, and execution of a high expectation degree effect is decided. In this way, since the execution of the high expectation degree effect can be acquired with the display of the specific image, it is possible for the player who is viewing the first display mode to play the game while further expecting the display of the specific image.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 20 ... 1st starting port 21 ... 2nd starting port 30 ... Grand prize opening 81 ... Microcomputer 91 for game control ... Microcomputer KI for production control ... Cut-in image PN1-PN5 ... 1st Panel to 5th panel

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Predetermined display means;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Expectation degree suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an expectation degree suggestion effect that suggests an expectation degree for a predetermined effect result in a display mode displayed on the display means;
A display mode changing unit capable of changing the display mode of the expected level suggesting effect in a stepwise manner based on an operation on the operation unit during the execution of the expected level suggesting effect;
A specific image display capable of temporarily displaying a specific image on the display means so that at least a part of a display mode of the expectation level suggestive effect is not temporarily displayed in spite of execution of the expectation level suggestive effect And a gaming machine.