JP2018057830A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: When game balls enter a starting area provided in a game area, jackpot determination of whether a jackpot is achieved or not is performed. When the jackpot determination results in the jackpot, a special game capable of acquiring the game balls is executed. When control is performed in a high-probability state and a time-shortening state after a jackpot game executed after a jackpot by jackpot determination in a normal-probability state and the time-shortening state, a performance is executable in a specific mode. The specific mode in this case constitutes notification of the high-probability state. Also when control is performed in the high-probability state and the time-shortening state or in the normal-probability state and the time-shortening state after a jackpot game executed by a jackpot resulting from the jackpot determination in the high-probability state and the time-shortening state, the performance is executable in the specific mode. The specific mode in this case constitutes a suggestion that possibility of the high-probability state is high.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port. The jackpot game that can be acquired is performed. And after a jackpot game, it may be controlled by a normal probability state and a high probability state (for example, refer patent document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game, the entertainment is improved by performing effects in various performance modes.

JP, 2006-67682, A

  However, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that perform effects in various performance modes after the jackpot game in order to improve the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
A game control means capable of executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game medium when a result of the determination made based on establishment of the determination condition is a specific result;
An effect control means capable of executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode,
The game control means includes
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state,
The production control means includes
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the normal probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. A first specific effect mode setting means for setting a specific effect mode different from the normal effect mode as an effect mode after the specific game;
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. A second specific effect mode setting means for setting the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the specific game;
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the specific game is executed. And third specific effect mode setting means for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the specific game.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of indicator provided with the game 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. (A) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a first jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a second jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is a start winning command specific table. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an electric chew release pattern table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background image for normal effect modes, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background image for space modes, (C) is the specific example of the background image for sky modes It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background image for mountain modes. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the contents of the jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main game flows of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation | variation production | presentation of reach-less loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example until it becomes reach after a change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the stop display of the production | presentation symbol which shows a loss from normal reach is performed, and the stop display of the production | presentation symbol which shows a jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where weak SP reach is performed from a development effect, and when strong SP reach is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by mountain mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mode that the mode continuation end branch point effect is performed in space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mode after the mode continuation end branch point effect was performed in space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mode that the mode continuation end branch point effect is performed in empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mode after the mode continuation end branch point effect was performed in empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mode that the mode continuation end branch point effect is performed in mountain mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mode after the mode continuation end branch point effect was performed in mountain mode. 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 sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. 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 special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation 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 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, showing a continuation of FIG. 44. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a stop effect design determination process. It is a flowchart of effect mode remaining number display control processing. It is a flowchart of a production mode end control process. It is a flowchart of a production mode setting process. It is a stop effect design pattern determination table. It is an effect mode determination table.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine 1 which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) 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 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the pachinko machine 1. It demonstrates as a direction approaching the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a gaming board mounting frame 51 to which the gaming board 2 is mounted, and a front frame 53 that is rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 51. The front frame 53 can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 51. A transparent glass plate (not shown) is attached to the front frame 53. When the front frame 53 is closed, the game board 2 attached to the game board attachment frame 51 and the glass plate face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 passes through the glass plate to the gaming area 3 formed on the gaming board 2 as shown in FIG. It can be visually recognized. A transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used instead of the glass plate. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the game area 3 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A handle 60 that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 60 is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 112, which will be described later) to be applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Accordingly, the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. In the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 53, a batting ball supply tray (so-called “upper plate”) 61 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 60 and game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61 are stored. And a surplus ball receiving tray 62 (so-called “lower tray”).

  On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 61, an effect button 63 that can be pressed downward is provided. An effect grip 64 that can be pushed backward is provided at the lower left of the hitting ball supply tray 61 on the front surface of the front frame 53. The effect grip 64 is provided with a grip portion 641 that can be gripped. The grip part 641 can be grasped and the entire effect grip 64 can be pushed backward.

  Speakers 67 that can output sound are provided on the left and right sides of the front upper portion of the front frame 53, respectively. A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided in the center of the front upper portion of the front frame 53.

  Next, the game board 2 and the like will be described. The game board 2 is composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A center decoration body 10 having a substantially circular ring shape when viewed from the front and provided with an opening 10A having a generally circular shape when viewed from the front is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2. At the lower end portion of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 for guiding the game ball right below is formed at the center in the left-right direction.

  Further, an image display device 7 capable of displaying an image is provided on the back side of the game board 2. An operable board movable body 15 </ b> A is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 7. The panel movable body 15 </ b> A constitutes the panel movable device 15. In the first embodiment, the image display device 7 is configured by a 3D liquid crystal display. When the panel movable body 15A is in a standby state (when waiting at an initial position), a part of the movable panel body 15A is held so as to be visible from the upper end portion of the opening 10A of the center decorative body 10 as shown in FIG. . At this time, the upper end portion of the display portion 7a of the image display device 7 is covered with the visually recognized portion of the movable panel body 15A. That is, the display unit 7 a is visible from a portion of the opening 10 </ b> A of the center decorative body 10 that is not covered with the movable board body 15 </ b> A. The panel movable body 15A can be lowered (moved downward) from the initial position (standby state) to the approximate center position of the display unit 7a when viewed from the front, and stopped at that position. In this case, the display unit 7a is covered with a larger area of the movable board 15A than when the movable board 15A is in the standby state.

  A rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. A game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4 and a center decorative body 10 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In other words, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and other areas by the rail member 4 and the center decoration body 10. The game area 3 is an area where a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 3 in a protruding manner. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into the first start port 20, the second start port 22, the general winning port 27, the gate 28, the big winning port 30, etc., which will be described later. It constitutes a moderately guiding route.

  Below the stage unit 11 in the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 having a first start opening 20 that is constant, that is, unchanged, is provided without changing the ease of entering a game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first start opening 20 is a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 1 lottery”) And the variable display shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the first start port 20, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Since the first start port 20 is provided below the stage unit 11, the game ball that has dropped from the stage unit 11 wins the first start port 20 with a high probability.

  A second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 having a second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 20 in the game area 3. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number to be described later: hereinafter, “Special Figure 2 lottery”) ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. When a game ball wins the second start port 22, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 23 includes an opening / closing member 231 that can be opened and closed. The second start port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 231. The opening / closing member 231 is a flat plate having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening / closing member 231 can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 231 rotates, the opening / closing member 231 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the second start port 22. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 22 only when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state.

  Further, on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3, three general winning ports 27 are provided side by side in an oblique direction rising to the left. Furthermore, one general winning opening 27 is provided in the game area 3 on the diagonally upper right side of the large winning device 31 described later. When the game balls win the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the game area 3 substantially above the grand prize winning device 31, in other words, on the right side of the image display device 7 in front view. The passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is a drawing of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23 (that is, acquisition and determination of a regular symbol random number) and variable display of the normal symbol. It is an opportunity.

  Further, in the game area 3, a large winning device 31 having a large winning opening 30 is provided at an upper right side of the electric chew 23, in other words, below the image display device 7 in the front view and downstream of the gate 28. ing. The big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 311 that takes an open state and a closed state. The special winning opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 311. The opening / closing member 311 is a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the special winning opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 311 rotates, the opening / closing member 311 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the big winning opening 30. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, immediately below the big prize device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed obliquely to the left and a guidance stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 32 cannot win the first starting port 20.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 3, there are provided two out-ports 29 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged to the outside of the game area 3. .

  By the way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side, Can be divided into The operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired left-handed is referred to as a first flow path, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired right-handed. This is referred to as the second flow path. The first flow path and the second flow path are also configured by a number of game nails.

  On the first flow path, a first start port 20 and three general winning ports 27 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 20 or the general winning port 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path by left-handed. On the other hand, a second start port 22, a gate 28, a special winning port 30, and a general winning port 27 are provided on the second flow path. Therefore, the player aims to pass through the gate 28 or win the second starting port 22 or the big winning port 30 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path by making a right strike. Can do.

  In addition, a display device 40 is arranged on the right side (a portion other than the game area 3) of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 at the right side of the approximately vertical center. As shown in FIG. 2, the display group 40 includes a special figure 1 display 41 a capable of variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 41 b capable of variably displaying the special figure 2, and A universal map display 42 for variably displaying the universal map is included. In addition, the display unit 40 can display a special figure 1 hold number (U1: number of variable figure 1 display by the special figure 1 display 41a being held) which will be described later. Device 43a, a special figure 2 hold display 43b that can display a special figure 2 hold number to be described later (U2: the number that the variable display of special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b is held), and There is included a universal map hold display 44 that can display the number of general maps held (G: the number of variable displays of the universal map held by the universal map display 42).

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 41a and the special figure 2 display 41b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a specific figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol) according to a predetermined special figure (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) A jackpot game is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern.

  The special figure indicator 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special chart indicator 41 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a special symbol display 41 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a loss pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

  In the variable display of the special figure, the fluctuation display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. In addition, the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (numerical information) for special drawing lottery or the like may be acquired. is there. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 3) as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired when a game ball wins (wins) the first starting port 20 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and the game ball wins the second starting port 22. Various random numbers obtained by (entering) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (see FIG. 3) in the special figure storage unit 85 as the special figure 1 storage. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 85b (see FIG. 3) in the special figure storage unit 85 as a special figure 2 storage. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (special figure 1) and the number of special figures 2 that can be stored in the special figure 2 storage part 85b (special figure 2) Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number is respectively set to four. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the big hit game, the variable display of the special figure for the prize (or the right of special figure lottery) can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure hold number is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is composed of four LEDs, and the number of special figure holds is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold.

  Further, the variable display of the normal map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the stop map is displayed after the normal map is changed and displayed. A general map that is displayed in a stopped state (a general map that is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display or a variable display) is one common map selected from a plurality of types of general maps by a general drawing lottery. When the stop-displayed general chart is a predetermined general figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second start port 22 (electrical power) is opened in an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is opened by Chu 23).

  The universal map indicator 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a universal map corresponding to the result of the universal map lottery according to the lighting state. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win, the general symbol display 42 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). When the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, the usual fluctuation display is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the usual figure is stopped and displayed. The usual variable display mode is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit in the first embodiment. In addition, the mode of the usual variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink simultaneously if each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (numerical value information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is temporarily stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 3) as a general figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of general map holds (the number of general map holds) that can be stored in the general map storage unit 86. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved drawings is set to four. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 28 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the usual figure based on the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, details of the variable display of the ordinary figure or the execution of the auxiliary game When a game ball passes through the gate 28 during execution, the variable display (or the right to draw a general drawing) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the general map based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of a general map hold means that a normal symbol random number corresponding to the general map hold is determined, and variable display of the general map for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, such a general map hold number is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, each of the general map hold indicators 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LEDs for the number of general map holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting to be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, etc. Main control board 80 for controlling game profits (game progress), game effects (variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 80, waiting for customer effect, effect button 63 and effect An image of the sub-control board 90 that performs control related to effects such as an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation during a period during which the operation of the grip 64 is effective (operation effective period), the payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like It is provided on the back side further than the display device 7. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the audio control circuit 106, which will be described later. Can be positioned. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and uses a production means (image display device 7, panel movable device 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, etc.), a game production, a customer waiting production, and an operation. It is sufficient if the promotion effect can be controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 160. The power supply board 160 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. A backup power supply circuit 161 is provided on the power supply board 160. The backup power supply circuit 161 supplies power to a RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and a RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 165 is connected to the power board 160. By turning on / off the power switch 165, 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. 3, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls 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 programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes programs stored in the ROM 83, and input / output of data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 is included.

  The ROM 83 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 83 has a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a common diagram variation pattern determination table, an electric chew release pattern table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85, the universal diagram storage unit 86, and the like.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 80. The main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning port sensor 30a, and a general winning port sensor 27a. Yes.

  The first start port sensor 20 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 22 a detects a game ball won in the second start port 22. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The special winning opening sensor 30 a detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

  The various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 23B and a special prize opening solenoid 31B. The electric chew solenoid 23 </ b> B drives the opening / closing member 231 of the electric chew 23. The special winning opening solenoid 31B drives the opening / closing member 311 of the special winning apparatus 31.

  The main control board 80 is further connected with indicators 40 (a special figure display 41, a common figure display 42, a special figure hold display 43, and a general figure hold display 44). Display control of these indicators 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. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as an inserted prepaid card are possible. And the launching device 112 is connected via the 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 or a signal from the connected card unit 135 to pay out a prize ball. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental dispensing device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by a lending sensor 132 for counting.

  Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects contact of the player with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. In addition, a launch volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 112 drives the launching motor 113 so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launch volume knob 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the sub-control board 90 as the game progresses. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game by the main control board 80 (game control content). 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. 4, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls 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 effects as the game progresses through the main control board 80, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 98 for inputting and outputting data and signals is included.

  The ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The ROM 93 stores a stop effect design determination table for a normal effect mode, an effect mode determination table, and the like, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with the power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 160 is It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 161 provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 sends the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to the image display device 7. Display control is performed. The connection between the sub control board 90 and the image control board 100 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of signals from the image control board 100 to the sub control board 90. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 143 storing image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 143, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 7 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as background images) are stored.

  The VDP 142 reads out image data from the CGROM 143 according to a display list created by the CPU 102 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and develops the image data in a development area in the VRAM 144. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined to draw an image in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that the audio control circuit 106 may be a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 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 control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, the sub-control board 90 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various solenoids serving as a drive source, and motors via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub control board 90 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include an effect button detection switch 63a and an effect grip detection switch 64a.

  The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 has been pressed. The effect grip detection switch 64a detects that the effect grip 64 has been pressed. When each detection switch detects that it has been operated, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 90.

  Various solenoids connected to the sub-control board 90 include a panel movable body solenoid 15B. The board movable body solenoid 15B drives and operates the board movable body 15A. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the movable board body 15 </ b> A, and controls the operation of the movable board body 15 </ b> A via the lamp control circuit 107. The panel movable device 15 is configured by the panel movable body 15A and the panel movable body solenoid 15B.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80 or the like. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66, and the frame lamp 66 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may cause the lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like and the operation control of the panel movable body 15A to be executed. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Description of Game by Main Control Board 80 Next, a game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is less than four. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 41a performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

  Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is less than four. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 41b performs variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. In other words, the special drawing 2 lottery results include jackpot and loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, winning the game ball at the first start port 20 is referred to as “establishment of the first start condition”, and the special figure 2 hold number ( The winning of the game ball at the second start port 22 when U2) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of the second start condition”. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, gaming state setting), the main control board 80 acquires special figure related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (numerical information) for performing reach determination. The variation pattern random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of special symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535. The range of the jackpot symbol type random number is 0 to 199. The range of reach random numbers is 0-255. The range of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0-99.

  Next, each determination performed using the special figure related random number will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot game (whether or not to execute the jackpot game) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state (normal probability state / high probability state). In other words, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state. Although details of the normal probability state and the high probability state will be described later, the normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is set to be relatively low. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is set relatively high.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination values of special symbol random numbers (special symbol random number determination values) are distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The main control board 80 checks the acquired special symbol random number against the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or lose. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. Yes. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with a special symbol variable display. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the special symbol.

  Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining a jackpot symbol type using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIGS. 6B to 6C when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. . The jackpot symbol type is associated with a jackpot constituent element constituted by the contents of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player. The contents of the jackpot associated with the jackpot symbol type (the jackpot component) will be described later.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6B) used when variable display of special figure 1 is performed and variable display of special figure 2 are performed. There is a jackpot symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6C) used when performing. Each of the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table is further associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the first jackpot symbol type determination table includes a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in a non-time-short state and a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in a time-short state. The second jackpot symbol type determination table includes a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in a non-time-short state and a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in a time-short state. The non-time-short state and the time-short state will be described later.

  In each of the four jackpot symbol type determination tables, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (a jackpot symbol type random number criterion value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type as a result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), four types of jackpot symbols A01 to jackpot symbol A04 are provided as the jackpot symbols (according to Special Figure 1) when winning the first starting port 20. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, nine types of jackpot symbols B01 to B09 are provided as jackpot symbols (according to Special Figure 2) when winning at the second starting port 22 (related to Special Figure 2). Yes. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

  The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type allocation rate (%) are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 6B to 6C, and can be set as appropriate. The types of jackpot symbols are not limited to the 14 types of jackpot symbols shown in FIGS. 6B to 6C, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than four types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value. In the second jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than nine types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value.

  Next, reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 6D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the fluctuating effects that are the premise of the reach will be described.

  When the special figure is variably displayed, a variable effect is performed according to the variable figure variably displayed. The variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as the image display device 7, the panel movable device 15, the effect button 63, the effect grip 64, the frame lamp 66, and the speaker 67. As the variation effect, the display portion 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. In other words, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner along with the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped (stop display) as the special symbol is stopped (stop display). The effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner is also referred to as effect symbol variation effect. The production symbol variation production constitutes a part of the “variation production”.

  For example, the display unit 7a is divided into three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", the left effect display area 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect display symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. 8C is displayed, and the right effect design 8R is displayed in the right design display area (see FIG. 15 and the like). The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “8”, for example. In the variation display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R scroll from the top to the bottom, and the numbers displayed (viewed) in the display unit 7a are sequentially switched. In addition, as a mode of the display of variation of the effect symbol, it is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and other modes such as a mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left) may be used. Moreover, the aspect which does not scroll display but the number which comprises an effect design in a predetermined fixed position one after another (for example, autorotates in the fixed position) may be sufficient. In the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect symbols.

  When the special figure is stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, various numbers that are sequentially replaced on the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, a special figure (a result of variable display, that is, a result of a special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 41 by a combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped (specified) is displayed. , Displayed in a clear manner. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special drawing lottery not by the special figure 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b but by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

  The reach is an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the change effect (effect symbol change effect). Specifically, the reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is scroll-displayed among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the symbol that the scroll-displayed effect symbol is stopped is displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win, depending on whether or not (see FIG. 16D). The effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. The temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a). Repetitive reciprocating motions in the vertical direction, repeated slight swings, repeated enlargement and reduction, etc.). In addition, the aspect of a temporary stop is not restricted to these.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-short-time state (non-time-short reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time-short state (time-short reach determination table). The details of the non-short-time state and the short-time state will be described later, but the non-time-short state and the time-short state are the time required for the special symbol fluctuation display (time from the start of fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed: special figure fluctuation time. ), And in the short-time state, the special figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-short-time state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random number determination values) are assigned to the reach determination results “with reach (generate reach)” and “without reach (not generate reach)”. Yes. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is reach or not (whether reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 9, the reach determination table used in the non-short-time state has a reach random number determination value determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” than the reach determination table used in the short-time state. Many are distributed. If the reach determination result is “With Reach (generates reach)”, basically, reach is generated in a fluctuating effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, no reach is generated in the variation effect. That is, when the reach determination result is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, in the variation effect, after the variation display of the effect symbol starts, a special action occurs in the effect symbol during the variation display. In effect, the change display of the effect symbol is ended and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. In the following, the result of reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is “reach with reach (generates reach)” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach ( "Reach is not generated)" is sometimes referred to as "no reach".

  Next, special pattern variation pattern determination will be described. The special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination) is a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination) shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol fluctuation display using a table. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters relating to special figure fluctuation time, production contents of fluctuation effects, and the like. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special diagram variation time and the production flow (production content) of the fluctuation production.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) for displaying the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is associated with the type (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 7) used when performing the fluctuation display of special figure 1 and the fluctuation display of special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 8) used when performing.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time reduction state: FIG. 7A) used in the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a short time state: FIG. 7B to FIG. 7C) used at the time. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the short time state includes a normal special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table in the short time state (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the normal short time state: FIG. 7B), There is a special special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a special short time state: FIG. 7C) used when a specific condition for reference is satisfied. Here, the “specific condition” refers to a predetermined number of times set in advance without winning a jackpot after a short-time state is newly set by winning a jackpot of a predetermined type (which will be described later in the first embodiment) The special symbol variation display of “short time (100) -1”) is performed. On the other hand, for the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, similarly, a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time-short state (a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-short state: FIG. 8A) and Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table used in normal time-short state (Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for normal time-short state: FIG. 8B) and special figure used in special time-short state 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for special short time state: FIG. 8C).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time-short state are the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the jackpot and the special feature for the loss with reach. There are a FIG. 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, and a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Similarly, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the normal short-time state are also used for the big hit special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table, and for reach with loss. There are a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table, and a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for losing without reach. Also, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the special short time state, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the jackpot, and the reach for the loss with reach There are a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table, and a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for losing without reach.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss are also associated with the number of special figure holds. Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Also, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

  As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the type of special symbol or the gaming state, the determination value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Fluctuation pattern random number judgment value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the obtained fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation time according to the special diagram variation pattern determined by this determination. In addition, a variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern is performed.

  The special figure variation pattern includes information related to the production flow constituting the content of the production of the fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation time. The effect flow of this change effect is shown in the remarks of the third item from the right of each special figure change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. Here, each effect which comprises the effect flow of the change effect linked | related with the special figure change pattern is demonstrated.

  First, the types of variation effects will be described. The variation effect includes a normal variation effect in which the variation display mode ends while the variation display mode is maintained in the normal normal mode after the start of variation display of the effect symbol, and a variable display mode after the variation display of the effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect that becomes a special aspect different from usual. Here, the special embodiment includes the reach described above.

  Next, various effects that make up the effect flow of the variable effects will be described. The effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effects include normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, special reach (SP reach), and mode continuation end branch point effects. The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach).

  The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols are variably displayed at a high speed so that it is difficult to recognize each effect symbol without causing the effect symbols to be in a special mode. All parts of the normal variation effect (the part from the start of change of the effect design to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach in the special change effect is established (determined) are constituted by the normal change.

  The N reach is the remaining one effect symbol in a state where the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped immediately after the reach is established (determined). Is an effect that decelerates and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuations. The jackpot expectation suggested by N-reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than the development effects and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends with N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that varies at the low speed stops. In the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of losing, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. In the case where the variation effect does not end at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes again at a high speed, and the N effect is developed from the N reach while maintaining the reach ("Development effect" in the first embodiment) ( Switch).

  In the development effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbol constituting the reach is reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol 8L is on the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is on the display unit 7a). This is an effect in which a dedicated background image is displayed (video flows) while moving to the upper right). The change production does not end with the development effect, and the development effect always develops (branches) from strong SP reach to weak SP reach.

  The SP reach is an effect in which a dedicated background image for a longer time than the background image for the development effect is displayed (video flows) while the reach in the development effect is maintained. In the SP reach, the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although details will be described later, in the strong SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the effect content of the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with the enemy character at the enemy base is displayed (a video for battle flows on the display unit 7a). On the other hand, in the weak SP reach, a 2DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the effect content of the weak SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a video for battle flows on the display unit 7a).

  Note that “the state where the reach is maintained” in the development effect and the SP reach includes not only a state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach in the development effect and the SP reach are always visible on the display unit 7a, It is assumed that the effect design constituting the reach temporarily includes a state where it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize from the display unit 7a in relation to the background image.

  The mode continuation end branch point effect is an effect performed in a variation effect performed in accordance with a special diagram variation display based on the special diagram variation pattern determined by using the special time variation special diagram variation pattern determination table described above, Creates a branch point for whether or not a specific performance mode (space mode, sky mode, mountain mode) described later will continue, or in other words, a branch point for whether the time-saving state that is advantageous to the player will continue or end. This is an effect that makes the player thrilled.

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables of FIGS. 7 to 8, the special figure fluctuation pattern including information on the special figure (big hit determination result) and the production contents of the fluctuation effect is shown. A name is attached in association with the figure (result of jackpot determination) and the production contents of the fluctuation effect. In addition, although the production flow of the variation effect related to the normal A loss variation and the normal B loss variation that can be selected in the non-time-short state is composed of only normal variation, the special diagram variation time of the special diagram variation pattern is 10 seconds. And 5 seconds. Similarly, the production flow of the variation effect relating to the shortened A loss variation and the shortened B loss variation that can be selected in the short-time state is configured only by the normal variation, but the special diagram variation time of the special diagram variation pattern is 6 seconds. And 3 seconds.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, jackpot symbol type determination, reach determination, and special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) with the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 20 or 22 and acquires the special figure related random number, the main control board 80 once stores it in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The start winning command includes information (whether or not information) about whether or not a big hit. Further, the start winning command includes information (start opening information) indicating which of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 22 has been won. Further, the start winning command includes information (gaming state information) indicating whether the winning state is a normal probability state or a high probability state. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 10 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The start winning command only needs to include at least the success / failure information, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special symbol related random number. However, prior to the special symbol variable display executed based on the special symbol related random number, the success / failure information or the like is displayed on the sub-control board 90. By transmitting to, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot, and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, the main control board 80 performs a lottery drawing on the condition that when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the usual figure holding number (G) is less than four. When the general map lottery is performed, the general map display 42 performs variable display of the general map (stop display after the variable display is performed). Here, there are a winning symbol and a lost symbol in the usual symbols to be stopped and displayed. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 is ended. Further, in the following, the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of a general-purpose variable start condition”.

  When performing such a series of games (general drawing lottery, variable variable display, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires the normal symbol random number when the general symbol variation start condition is established, Based on this, a hit determination is performed. A range is appropriately provided for normal symbol random numbers. Specifically, the range of normal symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 5B).

  The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the winning determination table shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random number determining values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the winning determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), the symbol determination value used in the short-time state is assigned more regular symbol random numbers that are determined to be hit than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the usual figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the usual variable display.

  Next, normal pattern determination (general pattern change pattern determination) will be described. The usual fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a usual fluctuation pattern using the universal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The normal map variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to a variable display of a general map such as a normal map change time. The normal fluctuation pattern includes the hit detection result in addition to the normal fluctuation time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-time-short state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Each ordinary pattern variation pattern determination table stores one ordinary map variation pattern that is a result of the variation pattern determination of the ordinary diagram. That is, the main control board 80 determines the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP1 (normal figure fluctuation time of 15 seconds) if it is in a non-time-short state, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds) if it is in a short-time state. ). The usual figure change display is performed on the usual figure display 42 according to the fluctuation time of the usual figure determined in this determination.

  In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal variation pattern determination, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the general map display 42. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the general drawing lottery) in the variable display of the normal figure, the auxiliary game is executed.

  In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 23 (second starting port 22) is opened and closed. The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the closing time between opening when the second start port 22 is opened a plurality of times (so-called “ Interval time "). Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game using the electric chew release pattern table shown in FIG. 11C based on the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). The electric chew release pattern table is provided in association with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Each electric chew release pattern table stores auxiliary game components. Therefore, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes an auxiliary game according to the gaming state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

  In the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, even if an auxiliary game is executed, it is difficult to win a game ball in the electric chew 23.

  In the auxiliary game in the short time state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds, and the second opening time is 2.5 seconds. The interval (closing) time between the first opening and the second opening is 1.0 second. Therefore, when an auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to win a game ball in the electric chew 23.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The special map display 41 and the general map display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are each provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 41 is operating is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not operating is referred to as a “normal probability state”. Therefore, 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 indicator 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol indicator 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is in operation is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the special-purpose indicator 41 is not in operation is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the special figure fluctuation time (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) tends to be shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, in the short-time state, the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure fluctuation patterns with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. Performed (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is activated, a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than when the special figure 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 figure display 41 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the general map display 42 are operated in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 41. That is, in the short-time state, the hit determination is performed using a hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number determined to be a win is larger than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 11A). That is, when the probability variation function of the general-purpose display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the general-purpose figure by the general-purpose display 42 becomes a winning symbol is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  Further, in the short-time state, the usual figure variation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the first embodiment, the usual figure fluctuation time is determined based on a usual figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the normal time fluctuation time is determined to be 15.0 seconds in the non-short-time state, and is determined to be 3.0 seconds in the time-short state.

  Further, in the time-short state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 is activated, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game is set longer than that in the non-time-shorting state.

  In the situation where the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the general-purpose indicator 42 and the open time extending function of the electric chew 23 are activated, the electric chew 23 is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Are frequently released, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 22. 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 number of game balls possessed. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning to the second starting port 22 by the electric chew 23) is executed. Therefore, the high base state can also be referred to as the electric support control state or the easy entry state. On the other hand, the low base state can also be 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 function is not activated by the activation of one or more of the probability variation function of the general-purpose indicator 42, the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose indicator 42, and the open time extension function of the electric Chu 23. It is sufficient that the electric chew 23 is easier to be opened than at times.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, the high base state is set in association with the time reduction state. Therefore, in the following, a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state advantageous to the player are simply referred to as a “high probability state and a short time state” unless otherwise specified. Further, the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state advantageous to the player are simply referred to as “normal probability state and short time state” unless otherwise specified. Note that the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  Note that the gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Note that the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state with the start of the jackpot game.

  Next, the jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is continuously executed. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening 30, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game Ending from the end of the game until the end of the jackpot game (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements that constitute such a jackpot game (the jackpot game component) are closed until the number of round games, the number of times the big prize opening 30 is opened in each round game, the opening time of the big prize opening 30, and the next opening. Time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included. And each of these elements is matched with the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped. The jackpot game control table is provided in association with the jackpot symbol. Each jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Here, the jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02, the round game is performed 16 times. From 1R to 16R, one big winning opening 30 is opened per round game. In the one opening, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in the jackpot game is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is also 16 times. A substantial round game is a round game in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round game (9 in the first embodiment). In the following, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02 is referred to as “16R jackpot game”. The jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02 for executing the 16R jackpot game are also referred to as “16R jackpot”.

  Also in the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04, the round game is performed 16 times, and the one big winning opening 30 is opened per round game from 1R to 16R. However, unlike the 16R jackpot game, the grand prize opening 30 is opened from 1R to 6R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening, and from 1R to 6R is a maximum of 0 from 7R to 16R. The special winning opening 30 is opened for 1 second. In the jackpot game from 7R to 16R, the opening time of the grand prize opening 30 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which the prize winning to the big prize opening 30 cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 6. Hereinafter, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 is referred to as “6R jackpot game”. And the jackpot symbol A02 to jackpot symbol A04 for executing the 6R jackpot game is also referred to as “6R jackpot”.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 16R, one big winning opening 30 is opened per round game. In the one opening, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in the jackpot game is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is also 16 times.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B04, the round game is performed 12 times. From 1R to 12R, one big prize opening 30 is opened once per round game. In the one opening, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. In other words, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 12 times, and the actual number of round games is also 12 times.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B05, the round game is played eight times. From 1R to 8R, one big prize opening 30 is opened per round game. In the one opening, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 8 times, and the actual number of round games is also 8 times.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B06, the round game is performed four times. From 1R to 4R, one big prize opening 30 is opened per round game. In the one opening, the grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is four, and the number of substantial round games is also four.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06, a different number of round games are performed, and all the round games are constituted by substantial round games. As will be described in detail later, when the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 is won, a special effect symbol (RUB symbol) that appears only when the jackpot symbol is won is displayed in the special figure variable display. Therefore, in the following, these jackpot games are collectively referred to as “rank-up bonus (RUB)”. The jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03 in which 16 round games are played is referred to as “16R · RUB”. Similarly, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B04 where 12 round games are played is “12R · RUB”, and the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B05 where eight round games are played is “8R · “RUB” means that the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B06 in which four round games are performed is called “4R · RUB”.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B07 and the jackpot symbol B09, the round game is performed twice. From 1R to 2R, one big prize opening 30 is opened per round game. In the one opening, the big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is two, and the actual number of round games is zero. Hereinafter, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B07 and the jackpot symbol B09 is referred to as “2R jackpot game”. The jackpot symbol B07 and the jackpot symbol B09 for executing the 2R jackpot game are also referred to as “2R jackpot”.

  The main control board 80 newly sets a gaming state after the jackpot game as the jackpot game ends. Specifically, if the main control board 80 wins the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07, the main control board 80 sets a high probability state at the end of the jackpot game and sets a short time state (high probability state and Set the time reduction state). Hereinafter, the “high probability state and short time state” is referred to as “high probability short time state”. Therefore, when the above jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 are won, the game progresses with high probability and short time after the jackpot game ends. In this case, this high-probability time reduction is maintained until the next big win is won. In the following, the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 that allow the game to proceed with a high probability of time after the jackpot game are also referred to as “high probability of time jackpot”.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol A04, B08-B09 is won, the short time state is set with the end of the jackpot game, but the high probability state is not set. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol A04, B08-B09 is won, the game progresses in a normal probability state and a short-time state after the jackpot game is completed. Hereinafter, the “normal probability state and short time state” is referred to as “low probability short time state”. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to “100”. The number of time reductions is an upper limit value of the number of times of special symbol variable display that can be executed without winning a jackpot in a time reduction state advantageous to the player. Therefore, when winning the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07, it can be said that the number of time reductions is not set or the number of time reductions is “infinite”. In the following, the jackpot symbols A04 and B08 to B09 that allow the game to proceed with a low probability of short time after the jackpot game are also referred to as “low probability short jackpot”.

  As described above, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1, the allocation rate of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol A01) for executing the jackpot game in which the substantial round game is performed 16 times is 10%. In the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the allocation ratio of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbols B01 to B03) for executing the jackpot game in which the substantial round game is performed 16 times is 85%. That is, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the winning at the second starting port 22 is a jackpot, a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls is executed at a high rate. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special drawing 2 lottery in which the game ball is won in the second starting port 22 rather than the special drawing 1 lottery in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20 However, this is advantageous for the player.

4). Game Flow Next, a basic game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a premise for explaining the game flow, the effect mode will be described first. The effect mode is an effect, in particular, a change effect category (or a higher-level conceptual attribute), and the effect mode of the change effect is associated with the effect mode. In detail, the production contents of the variable production are set for each production mode. In the first embodiment, a normal effect mode, a space mode, a sky mode, and a mountain mode are set as the effect modes. Therefore, the variation effect includes a variation effect in the normal effect mode, a change effect in the space mode, a change effect in the sky mode, and a change effect in the mountain mode. Each production mode is associated with an expectation level (hereinafter referred to as “high probability expectation level”) that the high probability state is set. That is, the effect mode suggests a high probability expectation.

  The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the normal game state and indicates the normal game state. That is, the normal effect mode is an effect mode indicating that the high probability expectation is “0”. Space mode is a production mode that can be set at both high probability time and low probability time, and the most probable expectation is the highest among all production modes. Mode. The sky mode is also an effect mode that can be set at both high probability time and low probability time, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. The mountain mode is also an effect mode that can be set at both high probability time and low probability time, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. Note that “space mode”, “sky mode”, and “mountain mode” are referred to as a space background image, a sky background image, and a mountain background on the display unit 7a when each production mode is set. This is because an image is displayed.

  When the changing effect is performed, a background image is displayed separately from the effect symbol on the display unit 7a. This background image is mainly an effect other than the development effect and the SP reach in the variation effect, in other words, the entire interval in the normal variation effect and the development effect in the special variation effect (the interval from the start of the change effect to the reach + N reach) ) And the background image when the variation effect and the demonstration effect are not executed. The background image is associated with the effect mode. That is, the background image includes a background image G100 for a normal effect mode (normal background image G100), a background image G101 for space mode (background image G101 for space mode), and a background image G102 for sky mode (sky). Mode background image G102) and mountain mode background image G103 (mountain mode background image G103). Although the specific contents of these background images are set appropriately, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal background image G100 is composed of a mountain landscape viewed from the ground (FIG. 12). (A)), the space mode background image G101 is composed of the universe (FIG. 12B), the sky mode background image G102 is composed of the sky (FIG. 12C), and the mountain mode background image G103 is the mountain It consists of the scenery inside (FIG. 12D).

  As described above, four types of effect modes are set, and as a trigger for switching the effect modes, a big win or a change in the game state is provided.

  Next, as a premise for explaining the basic game flow by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the contents of the jackpot associated with the jackpot symbol will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in the first embodiment, 13 types of jackpot symbols (four types of jackpot symbols according to Special Figure 1 and nine types of jackpot symbols according to Special Figure 2) are provided. And each jackpot symbol is associated with the contents of the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 13, the content of the jackpot includes a game profit given to the player and a jackpot effect symbol. The game profit given to the player includes a jackpot game, a game state set when the jackpot game ends, and a number of times when a low probability time is set.

  First, the “big hit effect design” as the big hit content will be described. “Big jackpot effect symbol” represents the name of a combination of three effect symbols to be stopped and displayed with a variable effect corresponding to the special symbol variable display in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. In the first embodiment, for any of the effect symbols and small effect symbols, three effect symbols are variably displayed, and the stop mode (combination) of the three effect symbols at the time of stop display represents the special drawing lottery result. ing.

  When winning the jackpot symbol A01 to the jackpot symbol A04, the jackpot symbol B01, the jackpot symbol B02, and the jackpot symbol B08, the three effect symbols (1 to 8) to be stopped and displayed are composed of the same numbers. Here, each number is colored. In the first embodiment, the effect symbols of 3, 5, and 7 are red, and the effect symbols of 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are blue. The “red symbol” shown in FIG. 13 indicates that the three effect symbols are arranged in red, 3, 5, and 7 effect symbols when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, “blue symbol” shown in FIG. 13 indicates that three effect symbols are arranged in blue 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 effect symbols when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, “2R symbol” shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed when winning the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09. In the first embodiment, as the 2R symbol, the left effect symbol / middle effect symbol / right effect symbol = “1 · 3 · 1”, “2 · 5 · 2”, “4 · 5 · 4”, “6 · 3”・ 6 ”and“ 8 ・ 7 ・ 8 ”. In addition, the “RUB symbol” shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed when winning the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06. In the first embodiment, as the RUB symbol, the left effect symbol / middle effect symbol / right effect symbol = “1 · R · 1”, “2 · R · 2”, “4 · R · 4”, “6 · R”.・ 6 」,「 8 ・ R ・ 8 」 That is, an effect symbol composed of “R” other than numerals is stopped and displayed as a medium effect symbol in the combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the “big hit game” as the big hit content will be described. As described above, when the jackpot is won in the special drawing lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is played. The type of jackpot game to be executed is associated with the jackpot symbol type displayed in a stopped state. As described above, 16R jackpot games, 6R jackpot games, 16R • RUB, 12R • RUB, 8R • RUB, 4R • RUB, and 2R jackpot games are provided as shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol type and the jackpot game type are associated with each other.

  Next, the “game state” as jackpot content will be described. As mentioned above, if you win the “big hit” in the special drawing lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game will be played, and at the end of the big hit game, it will be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state A gaming state is set. The newly set game state type is associated with the jackpot symbol type displayed in a stopped state. As described above, the newly set gaming state types are high probability short time and low probability short time, and as shown in FIG. 13, the jackpot symbol type and the newly set gaming state type Are associated with each other.

  Next, the “short time count” as the jackpot content will be described. As mentioned above, if you win a big jackpot in the special drawing lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped, a big jackpot game will be played, and at the end of the jackpot game, a low probability time may be set. . Then, when the low probability time is set, the specified number of special figure fluctuation displays that can be executed with the low probability time without winning the jackpot is also set. This specified number of times is a short time. In the first embodiment, only one type of time reduction is set, but a plurality of types of time reduction may be set according to the jackpot symbol type.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for the jackpot symbol type, a “hit name” is provided in association with the jackpot contents associated with the jackpot symbol type (such as jackpot effect symbol, jackpot game, gaming state, etc.).

  Next, a game flow in which the game state and the effect mode are switched in response to the jackpot winning will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, a left-handed game is performed, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 1 variable display are performed. Then, as a result of the special figure 1 lottery, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol is won. When the jackpot symbol is won in the special figure 1 lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined as one of the jackpot symbol A01 to the jackpot symbol A04. Here, it is assumed that the winning symbol A01 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Further, it is assumed that the winning symbol A02 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time is set with the end of the 6R jackpot game. In this case, as the 16R jackpot game or 6R jackpot game ends, the space mode is set (enters the space mode). The high-probability short-time and space mode continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. When the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 20A, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and a right-handed notification image G20 for notifying that right-handed is performed is displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the space mode is set, for example, in the upper right of the display unit 7a, the remaining number of times that the special figure variation display can be executed in the space mode (or the short time state) is displayed (space mode remaining number). The effect mode remaining count image G21 is displayed. Here, the space mode (or short-time state) is won in the jackpot in the space mode and continues until the jackpot game is executed, and thus continues until the next jackpot winning in the effect mode remaining number image G21. An image G22 indicating this ("∞" portion in FIG. 20A, hereinafter referred to as "effect mode continuation confirmed image G22") is displayed. Accordingly, the effect mode continuation determination image G22 is included in the effect mode remaining count image G21. As described above, the space mode set by winning the jackpot symbol A01 or the jackpot symbol A02 (so-called “first hit”) when a left-handed game is performed in the normal gaming state has a high probability of shortening. It will be informing. As shown in FIGS. 20B to 20D, the effect mode continuation determination image G22 does not change even when a new change effect is started.

  When a left-handed game is played in the normal gaming state, the jackpot symbol A03 is won and the effect symbol is stopped by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the 6R jackpot game ends. Along with this, it is assumed that a high probability time is set. In addition, the winning symbol A04 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the low probability time is set with the end of the 6R jackpot game. In this case, as the 6R jackpot game ends, the mountain mode is set (enters the mountain mode). In other words, the mountain mode is set regardless of whether the winning probability symbol A03 or the jackpot symbol A04 is won and either the high probability time or low probability time is set.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (A), the mountain mode background image is displayed on the display unit 7a by setting the mountain mode in response to the winning of the jackpot symbol A03 or the jackpot symbol A04 in the normal gaming state (normal performance mode). G103 is displayed and a right-handed notification image G20 is displayed.

  Here, since the number of time reductions for the time reduction state (or low probability time reduction) set by winning the jackpot symbol A04 is 100, the low probability time reduction in this case is based on the condition that the jackpot is not won. This is continued until the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), even in the mountain mode set based on winning the jackpot symbol A04, the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 is displayed. The number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times that the special figure variation display can be executed with the low probability (short time) is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. Therefore, immediately after the mountain mode is set, “100” is displayed as the number portion in the effect mode remaining count image G21. The number portion is decremented by “1” each time the special figure variation display is started (see FIGS. 24B to 24D). In the following, the part of the number displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21 and subtracted by “1” each time the special figure variation display is started is referred to as “remaining number number image G23”. Therefore, the remaining number image G23 is included in the effect mode remaining number image G21. When the jackpot symbol A04 is won, the low-probability short-time and mountain mode are set, and when the low-probability short-time and mountain mode is executed 100 times without the big-winning win, the normal gaming state is In addition to being set (transition to the normal gaming state), the normal performance mode is set (transition to the normal performance mode).

  In addition, the time-saving state (or high-probability time-shortening) set by winning the jackpot symbol A03 wins a jackpot with a high-probability time-short and wins the jackpot as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A01 and the jackpot symbol A02. Continue until the game is executed. However, in this case as well, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21, as in the case where the big hit symbol A04 is won in the normal gaming state. Then, every time the special figure variation display is started in the mountain mode set in response to the winning of the jackpot symbol A03, the number related to the remaining number image G23 is subtracted by “1” (FIG. 24B ) To FIG. 24 (D)). As described above, the high probability time setting is set when the jackpot symbol A03 is won in the normal gaming state, and the low probability time setting is set when the jackpot symbol A04 is set as a trigger. Since the contents of the effect images to be displayed are the same, it is difficult to determine which game state the effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. However, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol A03 based on the jackpot symbol type determination in the non-time-short state is 5%, whereas the selection rate of the jackpot symbol A04 is 35%. Therefore, when the mountain mode is set, It can be inferred that there is a higher possibility of a low probability time. In addition, when the jackpot symbol A03 is won, a high probability short-time and mountain mode is set, and in the high-probability time-short and mountain mode, when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot, a high probability The space mode is set while the time is kept short (transition to space mode). With the transition to the space mode, the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. That is, when the jackpot symbol A03 is elected, the high probability time reduction and mountain mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability time reduction and mountain mode, it is notified that the high probability time reduction has occurred. Is done.

  As described above, even if the jackpot is won in the normal gaming state and any jackpot symbol is determined, the time saving state is set. In the short-time state, a right-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 2 lottery and variable display of special figure 2 are performed. Then, as described above, if the big win is won in the special figure 2 lottery when the high probability time shortening and the space mode are set, the jackpot symbol type is determined as one of the jackpot symbols B01 to B09.

  Here, the game flow will be described in the case where the player shifts from the normal gaming state to the high probability time reduction and the special mode 2 lottery is performed when the space mode is set and the jackpot is won. It is assumed that the winning symbol B01 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the 16R jackpot game, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues). The high-probability short-time and space mode also continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. Also in this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmation image are displayed. The effect mode remaining count image G21 including G22 is displayed.

  In addition, when the high probability time and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B08 is won and the effect symbol is displayed with the blue symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the 16R jackpot game is terminated. Suppose that the low probability time is set. Also in this case, the space mode is set again with the end of the 16R jackpot game (the space mode continues). Here, since the number of time reductions for the time reduction state (or low probability time reduction) set by winning the jackpot symbol B08 is 100, the low probability time reduction in this case is based on the condition that the jackpot is not won. This is continued until the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. Therefore, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, the display unit 7a displays the space mode background image G101, the right-handed notification image G20, and the remaining number image. The effect mode remaining count image G21 including G23 is displayed. In this case, the number of the remaining number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is “100”, and thereafter the remaining number of times each time the special figure variation display is started, as in the above-described mountain mode. The numbers in the number image G23 are subtracted by “1” (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

  On the other hand, when the high probability time and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B02 is won and the effect symbol is stopped by the blue symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the 16R jackpot game ends. Suppose a high probability time is set. Also in this case, the space mode is set again with the end of the 16R jackpot game (the space mode continues). The high-probability short-time state and the space mode are also continued until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. However, in this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 are displayed on the display unit 7a. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. The number of the remaining number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is “100”, and thereafter, the number of remaining number image G23 is displayed every time the special figure variation display is started, as in the above-described mountain mode. Are subtracted by “1” (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

  In this way, when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the high probability time reduction and the space mode are set, similarly, the effect symbol stop display is performed by the blue symbol, and the same jackpot game component is used. The configured 16R jackpot game is executed, the space mode is continued, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  Here, in the space mode in which the low probability time setting is set, when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is set (transition to the normal gaming state), and A normal performance mode is set (transition to the normal performance mode). On the other hand, even in the space mode in which the high probability time is set, even if the special figure change display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time and space mode will continue to win the jackpot game and win the jackpot Continue until However, as the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. That is, when the jackpot symbol B02 is elected, the high probability time reduction and the space mode are continued, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability time reduction and space mode, it is notified that the high probability time reduction has occurred. Is done.

  In addition, when the high probability time and space mode are set, the winning symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the RUB symbol. Alternatively, it is assumed that any one of 4R and RUB is executed and a high probability time reduction is set as the RUB ends. Also in this case, the space mode is set again with the end of the RUB (the space mode continues). The high-probability short-time and space mode also continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. However, in this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 are displayed on the display unit 7a. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. The number in the remaining number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is “100”, and thereafter the number image is displayed every time the special figure variation display is started, as in the above-described mountain mode. The number of G23 is subtracted by “1” (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

  As described above, when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are selected when the high probability time reduction and the space mode are set, the effect symbol stop display is performed by the RUB symbol, the RUB is executed, and the high probability time reduction and the universe are performed. The mode continues. Then, if attention is paid only to the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, the effect contents are the same as when winning the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08, and is it a high probability time? It is difficult to determine whether the time is low. However, since the low probability time is not set with the end of the RUB executed when the stop display of the RUB symbol is performed, the high probability time is always set. It is easy to recognize that there is a high probability of short time in the space mode after the game is performed, but in the space mode, as in the case where the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won, the effect mode remaining number of images In G21, the remaining number image G23 is displayed. In the case of jackpot symbol B02 when the high probability short time and space mode are continued with the winning of jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06, and special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability short time and space mode. Similarly, the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22, and it is notified that the time is high.

  In addition, when the high probability time and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B09 is won and the 2R symbol effect display is stopped, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the 2R jackpot game is terminated. Suppose that the low probability time is set. In this case, the empty mode is set as the 2R jackpot game ends. By setting this sky mode, as shown in FIG. 23A, the sky mode background image G102 and the right-handed notification image G20 are displayed on the display unit 7a. Here, since the number of time reductions for the time reduction state (or low probability time reduction) set by winning the jackpot symbol B09 is 100, the low probability time reduction in this case is not conditional on winning the jackpot. This is continued until the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. Therefore, when the empty mode is set, as shown in FIG. 23A, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. In this case, the number of the remaining number image G23 immediately after the empty mode is set is “100”, and thereafter, every time the special figure variation display is started as in the case of the above-described mountain mode or the like. The number in the number image G23 is subtracted by “1” (see FIGS. 23B to 23D).

  On the other hand, when the high probability time and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B07 is won and the 2R symbol effect display is stopped, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the 2R jackpot game ends. Suppose a high probability time is set. Also in this case, the empty mode is set as the 2R jackpot game ends. The high-probability short-time state and the sky mode continue until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode until the jackpot game is executed. However, in this case as well, as the sky mode is set, as shown in FIG. 23A, the sky mode background image G102 and the right-handed notification image G20 are displayed on the display unit 7a. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. The number of the remaining number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is “100”, and thereafter, the number of remaining number image G23 is displayed every time the special figure variation display is started, as in the above-described mountain mode. Is subtracted by “1” (see FIG. 23B to FIG. 23D).

  In this way, when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won when the high probability time reduction and the space mode are set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the same jackpot game component is used. The configured 2R jackpot game is executed, the sky mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the empty mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  Here, in the empty mode in which the low probability time setting is set, when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is set (transition to the normal gaming state), and A normal performance mode is set (transition to the normal performance mode). On the other hand, even in the sky mode with high probability time setting, even if the special figure change display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time and sky mode will continue to win the jackpot game with the jackpot winning Continue until However, as the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation determination image G22 (see FIG. 22A). In other words, when the jackpot symbol B07 is won, the high probability time reduction and sky mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability time reduction and sky mode, it is informed that the time is high probability time reduction. Is done. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 22B to 22D, the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 in the empty mode does not change even when a new change effect is started.

  In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is performed in the space mode that has been set at the first time and has been determined to have a high probability of short time, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B01 to B06 or B08, the red symbol, blue The stoppage of the effect symbol by the symbol or RUB symbol is performed, and it is easy to win a prize ball (the opening time of the big prize opening 30 is long, in other words, the time when the big prize opening 30 makes it easy to win a game ball) The jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) is executed, and the high probability time or short probability time is set, and the space mode continues. On the other hand, the special figure 2 lottery was performed in the space mode that was set for the first time, and it was confirmed that the time was high, and the winning symbol B07 or B09 was won. It is difficult to win a prize ball (the opening time of the big prize opening 30 is short, in other words, the big prize opening 30 is opened for a time when it is difficult to win the game ball). A jackpot game (2R jackpot game) Is executed to set the high probability time or low probability time and the empty mode is set. In the following, the jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) for which it is easy to obtain a prize ball is referred to as a “jacket game with a ball-out” and jackpot symbols B01 to B06 and B08 for executing a game with a ball-out game. This is referred to as a “big hit with a ball”. On the other hand, jackpot games that are difficult to win a prize ball (2R jackpot games) are referred to as “no jackpot jackpot games”, and the jackpot symbols B07 and B09 that execute the jackpot games without rollout are referred to as “no jackpot jackpots”. Called.

  Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of the jackpot with jackpot with a high probability of shortening is 62.5%, whereas the jackpot with jackpot with a low probability of a jackpot is The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, when the space mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility (high probability expectation) that the time is high probability. In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the proportion of the jackpot without jackpot with high probability shortening is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without jackpot with low probability jackpot is selected. The percentage is 20%. Therefore, when transitioning from the space mode to the sky mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the short time is low (high probability expectation is low).

  Next, the game flow when the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the big win is won when the empty mode is set in the high probability time or short time is described. In this situation, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol B01 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set as the 16R jackpot game ends. The high-probability short-time and space mode continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode until the jackpot game is executed. In this case, when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 20A, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmed image are displayed. The effect mode remaining count image G21 including G22 is displayed.

  In addition, when the sky mode is set in the high probability short time or low probability short time, the winning symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won and the effect symbol by the blue symbol is stopped and displayed, and the 16R jackpot game is executed. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol B02 or jackpot symbol B08 in the aforementioned space mode, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. The space mode background image G101 is displayed in the part 7a, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number image G23 is displayed.

  In this way, when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the empty mode is set, similarly, the effect symbol stop display is performed by the blue symbol, and 16R configured by the same jackpot game component. The jackpot game is executed, the space mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  In the space mode in which the high probability short time or low probability time short is set when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the sky mode is set, without winning the jackpot The transition mode of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot when the space mode is set. Same as embodiment.

  In addition, when the sky mode is set in the high probability short time or the low probability time short, the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 is won and the effect symbol stop display by the RUB symbol is performed, and the 16R / RUB, 12R / RUB, It is assumed that 8R · RUB or 4R · RUB is executed, and that the high probability time reduction is set as the RUB ends. In this case, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 in the aforementioned space mode, the space mode is set with the end of the RUB, and as shown in FIG. The space mode background image G101 is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number-of-times number image G23 is displayed.

  In addition, in the space mode in which the high probability time set is set when winning the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 when the sky mode is set, the special figure fluctuation display without winning the jackpot The transition mode of the effect mode when the display mode is executed 100 times is the same as the transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot when the space mode is set. is there.

  In addition, when the sky mode is set in the high probability short time or the low probability short time, the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won and the effect symbol stop display is performed by the 2R symbol, and the 2R jackpot game is executed. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set as the 2R jackpot game ends. In this case, no matter which game state is set, with the end of the 2R jackpot game, the empty mode is set (the empty mode continues), and as shown in FIG. The sky mode background image G102 is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number image G23 is displayed.

  In this way, when winning the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 when the empty mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and 2R configured by the same jackpot game component The jackpot game is executed, the empty mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the empty mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  It should be noted that, in the empty mode in which the high probability short time or low probability time short time set in response to winning the jackpot symbol B07 or jackpot symbol B09 when the sky mode is set, without winning the jackpot The transition mode of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times is the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without shifting to the sky mode from the aforementioned space mode and winning the jackpot. This is the same as the transition mode.

  In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is performed in the empty mode where it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or short, and the result of winning the jackpot symbol B01 to B06 or B08 is red. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol, the blue symbol, or the RUB symbol, the big hit game with a ball is executed, the short time with high probability or the short time with low probability is set, and the space mode is set. On the other hand, as a result of the special drawing 2 lottery being performed in the empty mode where it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or short and the probability state is low, the winning design B07 or B09 is won. The stop display is performed, a big hit game without a ball is executed, a short time with high probability or a short time with low probability is set, and the empty mode is continued.

  Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of the jackpot with jackpot with a high probability of shortening is 62.5%, whereas the jackpot with jackpot with a low probability of a jackpot is The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, when shifting to the space mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility (high probability expectation) that the time is high probability. In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the proportion of the jackpot without jackpot with high probability shortening is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without jackpot with low probability jackpot is selected. The percentage is 20%. Therefore, when the empty mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the short time is low (high probability expectation is low).

  Next, the game flow in the case where the special mode 2 lottery is performed and the big win is won when the mountain mode is set in the high probability short time or the low probability time short will be described. In this situation, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol B01 is won and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set as the 16R jackpot game ends. The high-probability short-time and space mode continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability short-time and space mode until the jackpot game is executed. In this case, when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 20A, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmed image are displayed. The effect mode remaining count image G21 including G22 is displayed.

  In addition, when the mountain mode is set in the high probability short time or the low probability time shortage, the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won and the effect symbol by the blue symbol is stopped and displayed, and the 16R jackpot game is executed. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol B02 or jackpot symbol B08 in the above-described sky mode, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. The space mode background image G101 is displayed in the part 7a, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number image G23 is displayed.

  In this way, when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the mountain mode is set, similarly, the effect symbol stop display is performed by the blue symbol, and the 16R configured by the same jackpot game component The jackpot game is executed, the space mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  It should be noted that, in the space mode in which the high probability short time or low probability time short is set when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the mountain mode is set, the jackpot symbol B02 is not won. The transition mode of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning a big win when the space mode is set. Same as embodiment.

  Also, when the mountain mode is set in the high probability short time or low probability time short, the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 is won and the effect symbol stop display by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R · RUB, 12R · RUB, It is assumed that 8R · RUB or 4R · RUB is executed, and that the high probability time reduction is set as the RUB ends. In this case, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 in the above-described sky mode, the space mode is set with the end of the RUB, and as shown in FIG. The space mode background image G101 is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number-of-times number image G23 is displayed.

  In the space mode in which the high probability time set is set when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won during the mountain mode, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the space mode is set, the transition mode of the rendering mode is the same as the transition mode of the rendering mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a big win.

  Also, in the mountain mode in which the high probability time or low probability time is set, the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won and the 2R symbol effect display is stopped, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the 2R jackpot game is executed. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set as the game ends. In this case, no matter which game state is set, the mountain mode is set (the mountain mode continues) as the 2R jackpot game ends, and as shown in FIG. In addition to the mountain mode background image G103, a right-hand-notification image G20 and an effect mode remaining number image G21 including a remaining number image G23 are displayed.

  As described above, when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won when the mountain mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the 2R configured by the same jackpot game component The jackpot game is executed, the mountain mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the mountain mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time short or low probability time short. is there.

  It should be noted that, in the mountain mode in which the high probability short time or the low probability time short is set when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won when the mountain mode is set, the jackpot symbol is not won. The transition mode of the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times is the production mode when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without shifting to the mountain mode from the above-mentioned empty mode and winning the jackpot This is the same as the transition mode.

  In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is performed in the mountain mode where it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or short, and the result of winning the jackpot symbol B01 to B06 or B08 is red. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol, the blue symbol, or the RUB symbol, the big hit game with a ball is executed, the short time with high probability or the short time with low probability is set, and the space mode is set. On the other hand, the special figure 2 lottery was performed in the mountain mode where it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or short, and the winning design B07 or B09 is won. The stop display is performed, a big hit game without a ball is executed, a short time with high probability or a short time with low probability is set, and the mountain mode is continued.

  Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of the jackpot with jackpot with a high probability of shortening is 62.5%, whereas the jackpot with jackpot with a low probability of a jackpot is The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, when shifting to the space mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility (high probability expectation) that the time is high probability. In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the proportion of the jackpot without jackpot with high probability shortening is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without jackpot with low probability jackpot is selected. The percentage is 20%. Therefore, when the mountain mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility of a low probability of short time (high probability expectation is low).

5. Description of Production by Sub-Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, etc., when the game ball wins the starting ports 20 and 22. The sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the contents of the games played by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 30, in order to explain various effects, the display unit 7a of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially simplified and extracted.

5-1. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has a special symbol variation pattern and a special symbol lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The variation effect is controlled on the basis of the special pattern variation pattern determination result). In the variation effect, a variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol variation effect) is performed on the display unit 7a in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. When the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the possibility of winning the jackpot (the so-called “big hit expectation”) may be suggested. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design. In the following, the changing effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100 on the display unit 7a. When the variation display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variation display is not performed and the variation display of the special symbol is waited, as shown in FIG. 8L, 8C, 8R variation display is started. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the newly started special symbol fluctuation display is a special figure fluctuation pattern with no reach loss, the special symbol fluctuation display ends (the special symbol is stopped) without reaching. With the display), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with the losing eyes (so-called “separated eyes”) peculiar to the losing without reach. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), the left effect symbol 8L is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the up-down direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 15 (D). As shown in FIG. 15, the right effect design 8R temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 15E, the medium effect design 8C temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position. Finally, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up in the horizontal direction at approximately the center in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed).

  In the example of FIG. 15, when the effect symbol is stopped, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R → the middle effect symbol 8C. However, it can be set as appropriate.

  Next, a fluctuating effect when reach occurs will be described. Also in this case, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 16A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. Suppose that the special symbol variation display is started and the variation symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R variation display is started as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the left effect design 8L consisting of the number “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), the same number The right effect symbol 8R consisting of “5” temporarily stops in parallel in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reaches (reach occurs or is established).

  In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this and should be set appropriately. Can do. In addition, the number of production symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

  Next, an effect (reach effect) performed in a state where the reach is held after reach is established will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when reach is established, N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, the medium effect symbol 8C that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  Here, when the variation effect being executed ends with N reach, the effect design corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is temporarily stopped from the state of this N reach and the medium effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical center position. Stop display is performed. If the lottery result of the special drawing lottery attributed to the variation effect being executed is “losing”, the effect symbol indicating the losing is stopped. In this fluctuating effect, reach has occurred, so as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 17 (B-1)). 8C temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display), as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, which is characteristic of the loss with reach. The left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit” and the variation effect ends with N reach, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the temporary stop state is completely completed as shown in FIG. The stop effect is displayed, and the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed with a doublet peculiar to the jackpot.

  In addition, when it does not end with N reach, in other words, when it develops into a development effect and develops to the weak SP reach or strong SP reach via the development effect, for example, the medium effect design 8C in the case of ending with N reach is At a timing almost the same as the temporary stop timing, the medium effect symbol 8C again displays the fluctuation display in the normal mode (at a high speed) again, and is a predetermined point that becomes a branch point between whether the weak SP reach or the strong SP reach is executed. Plunge into the development of the future.

  When the development effect is started, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the temporarily stopped left effect symbol 8L moves to the upper left of the display unit 7a while being reduced, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol 8R. Moves to the upper right of the display unit 7a while being reduced. When the development effect is started, the normal background image G100 is switched to the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect.

  When the development effect is finished and the weak SP reach is started, the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect is switched to the background image G105 dedicated to the weak SP reach (see FIGS. 18A to 18B-1). The background image G105 dedicated to the weak SP reach is composed of a video (scene) by 2DCG in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the city. On the other hand, when the development effect is finished and the strong SP reach is started, the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect is switched to the background image G106 dedicated to the strong SP reach (see FIGS. 18A to 18B-2). ). The background image G106 dedicated to strong SP reach is composed of a video (scene) by 3DCG in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the enemy's hideout. It should be noted that both the weak SP reach and the strong SP reach have enemy character A or enemy character B set as the enemy character, and when enemy character B appears rather than enemy character A appears, the fluctuation There is a high probability of winning a jackpot (expected degree of jackpot).

  And if it is a loss, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), the main character develops into a scene where the hero character is defeated in a battle (video flows), as shown in FIG. 18 (D-1). First, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed, and the next variation effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), the main character develops into a scene where the main character wins the battle (video flows), as shown in FIG. 18 (D-2). In addition, the effect symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and the jackpot game effect is performed.

5-2. Next, the jackpot game effect will be described. The jackpot game effect is an effect performed in accordance with the jackpot game. When the jackpot game is started, the sub control board 90 starts the jackpot game effect. The jackpot game effect includes, for example, an opening effect corresponding to the opening, a round game effect corresponding to the round game, and an ending effect corresponding to the ending. When the jackpot game is started, an opening effect is first executed in the opening.

  In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, on the display unit 7a, the jackpot game start image G31 indicating that the jackpot game has been started and the image G32 (jackpot game informing the right hit during the jackpot) A middle-right display image G32) is displayed. The display contents of the jackpot game start image G31 and whether display is possible are set as appropriate. For example, “BIG BONUS” is displayed in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol. In the case of the opening effect of the big hit game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, “BATTLE BONUS” is displayed. “RANKUP BONUS” is displayed when the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed. Note that the jackpot game start image G31 is not displayed in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop symbol display of the 2R symbols is performed.

  When the round game is started, a round game effect is performed. In the round game effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 19B to 19C, a round number image G33 representing the number of round games currently being performed is displayed on the display unit 7a. The number portion related to the round number image G33 increases by “1” as the round game progresses (every time the round game is started). Accordingly, in FIG. 19B, a round number image G33 indicating that one round is being executed is displayed, and in FIG. 19C, a round number image G33 indicating that 16 rounds are being executed is displayed. Is displayed. In the 2R jackpot game, the round number image G33 is not displayed because the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is extremely short.

  Finally, when the round game ends and the ending is started, an ending effect is performed. In the ending effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19D, an image G34 (effect mode entry image) indicating that the jackpot game is ended and the effect mode set after the jackpot game is entered on the display unit 7a. G34) is displayed. The display content of the effect mode entry image G34 and whether display is possible can also be set as appropriate. For example, in the case of entering the space mode after the jackpot game, the effect mode entry image G34 composed of “space mode entry” is displayed. Similarly, when the player enters the empty mode or the mountain mode after the jackpot game, the effect mode entry image G34 constituted by “empty mode entry” or the effect mode entry image G34 constituted by “mountain mode entry” is displayed. Is done.

5-3. Next, the production by the space mode will be described.

  First, the effect in the space mode in which the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed and the high probability time is informed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, with the end of the jackpot game effect, the space mode is set, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. The effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is ended, the variation display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the ended jackpot game is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the effect symbol variation display (variation effect) is started in the space mode, and then the effect symbol stop display is performed as shown in FIG. 20 (C). Further, as shown in FIG. 20D, it is assumed that the change display of the effect symbol is started. In this case, the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change in conjunction with the effect symbol variation display or stop display. The effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change thereafter until the next jackpot is won in the space mode. As described above, the effect mode continuation determination image G22 in the space mode is currently in a high-probability time-short, and it is informed that the space mode (high-probability time-short) will continue until the next jackpot is won. The number of executions of the change display (change effect) of the effect symbol performed after the setting is not notified. That is, the execution mode continuation confirmation image G22 cannot recognize the number of executions of the effect symbol variation display (variation effect) performed after the space mode is set.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect in the space mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed and it is difficult to identify whether the time is high or short. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), as the jackpot game effect ends, the space mode is set, the space mode background image G101 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining The effect mode remaining number image G21 including the number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is ended, the variation display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the ended jackpot game is displayed. Further, since the effect symbol variation display is not started in the space mode, the remaining number image G23 indicates “100”. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the variation display of the effect symbol (variation effect) is started in the space mode, the number of the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” to become “99”. (Change). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), when the next effect symbol variation display is started, the remaining number is displayed. The number in the image G23 decreases by “1” to “98” (changes). As described above, in the space mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” every time the effect symbol variation display is started. Therefore, the remaining number image G23 in the space mode is the remaining number of display variations of the effect symbol that can be executed in the space mode (space mode remaining number of times), in other words, the effect performed after the space mode is set. Although the number of symbol variable display executions is informed, it is not currently informed whether the high probability time is short or the low probability time is short. That is, the remaining number image G23 can recognize the remaining number of space modes, in other words, the number of executions of the effect symbol variation display performed after the space mode is set.

5-4. Production by Sky Mode Next, the production by the sky mode will be described.

  First, the effect in the empty mode in which the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed and the shortage of high probability is reported will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sky mode is set, the sky mode background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 are included. The effect mode remaining count image G21 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (D), the variable display (variable effect) is started from the state where the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the empty mode, and then the effect symbol is displayed. It is assumed that the stop display is performed and the effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change in conjunction with the effect symbol variation display or stop display. The effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change thereafter until the next jackpot is won in the empty mode. In this way, the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 in the sky mode is currently in a high-probability time-shortness, and informs that the sky mode (high-probability time-shortness) continues until the next jackpot is won.

  Next, an effect in the empty mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 23A, with the end of the jackpot game effect, the sky mode is set, the sky mode background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the rest The effect mode remaining number image G21 including the number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is ended, the variation display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the ended jackpot game is displayed. In addition, since the variation display of the effect symbol is not started in the empty mode, the remaining number image G23 indicates “100”. Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the variation display of the effect symbol (variation effect) is started in the empty mode, the number of the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” to become “99”. (Change). Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), when the variation display of the next effect symbol is started, the remaining number is displayed. The number in the image G23 decreases by “1” to “98” (changes). In this way, in the empty mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” every time the effect symbol variation display is started. Therefore, the remaining number image G23 in the empty mode is the remaining number of display variations of the effect symbol that can be executed in the empty mode (empty mode remaining number), in other words, the effect performed after the empty mode is set. Although the number of symbol variable display executions is informed, it is not currently informed whether the high probability time is short or the low probability time is short. That is, the remaining number of times image G23 can recognize the remaining number of empty modes, in other words, the number of executions of the effect symbol variable display performed after the empty mode is set.

5-5. Production by Mountain Mode Next, the production by the mountain mode will be described.

  In the mountain mode, unlike the space mode and the sky mode, the effect mode continuation determination image G22 is not displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, with the end of the jackpot game effect, the mountain mode is set, the mountain mode background image G103 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is ended, the variation display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the ended jackpot game is displayed. Further, since the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started in the mountain mode, the remaining number image G23 indicates “100”. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the change display (change effect) of the effect symbol is started in the mountain mode, the number of the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” to become “99”. (Change). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), when the next effect symbol variation display is started, the remaining number of times is displayed. The number in the image G23 decreases by “1” to “98” (changes). In this way, in the mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number image G23 decreases by “1” every time the effect symbol variation display is started. Therefore, the remaining number image G23 in the mountain mode is the remaining number of effect symbols that can be executed in the mountain mode (the remaining number of mountain modes), in other words, the effect performed after the mountain mode is set. Although the number of symbol variable display executions is informed, it is not currently informed whether the high probability time is short or the low probability time is short. In other words, the remaining number image G23 can recognize the remaining number of mountain modes, in other words, the number of executions of the effect symbol variation display performed after the mountain mode is set.

5-6. Mode continuation end branch point effect Next, after the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 described above is set are set, the 100th time is not won. The mode continuation end branch point effect that is performed in the changing effect that is started at the beginning will be described.

  First, the case of the space mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), it is assumed that the 99th variation effect has been completed and the 99th effect symbol has been stopped and displayed without winning a jackpot after entering the space mode. At this time, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is “1”. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the 100th variation effect is started, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is switched from “1” to “0”. It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation effect is “Leach without reach”. Next, when one second has elapsed since the start of the change effect, the door image G40 representing a pair of left and right doors is about to be closed as shown in FIG. The door image G40 is displayed on the space mode background image G101, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25D, when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, the space mode background image G101, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely displayed. Disappears.

  Here, when the current gaming state has a low probability and the transition is from the space mode to the normal performance mode, when 3 seconds elapse after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and a black background image is displayed, and an image G41 (space mode end notification image G41) for notifying the end of the space mode is displayed. The Then, if the space mode end notification image G41 continues to be displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B-1), the normal effect mode background image G100 appears and the effect of the aspect indicating the reachless loss is achieved. A temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-1), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped is displayed as it is.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high probability of short time and the space mode continues, when three seconds have elapsed after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, as shown in FIG. As described above, from the top of the door image G40, the effect mode continuation notification image G42 is displayed that notifies the fact that the current effect mode (space mode) continues until the next jackpot winning, which is actually a high probability time. When the effect mode continuation notification image G42 is displayed, an effect image G43 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G42 stand out is displayed in the background. If the effect mode continuation notification image G42 and the effect image G43 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B-2), the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear again. At the same time, a temporary stop display of the effect symbol in a mode indicating a reachless loss is performed. Further, the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed as it is.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (B) to 25 (C), by displaying the door image G40 and making the space mode background image G101, the effect mode remaining count image G21 and the right-handed notification image G20 invisible, The effect of encouraging the player to enter the normal effect mode or to continue the space mode constitutes the mode continuation end branch point effect in the space mode.

  Next, the case of the empty mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), it is assumed that the 99th variation effect is finished and the 99th effect symbol is stopped and displayed without winning a jackpot after entering the empty mode. At this time, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is “1”. As shown in FIG. 27B, when the 100th variation effect is started, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is switched from “1” to “0”. It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation effect is “Leach without reach”. Next, when one second has elapsed since the start of the change effect, the door image G40 representing a pair of left and right doors is about to be closed, as shown in FIG. The door image G40 is displayed on the sky mode background image G102, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 27D, when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, the sky mode background image G102, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely displayed. Disappears.

  Here, when the current gaming state has a low probability and the transition is from the empty mode to the normal performance mode, when 3 seconds elapse after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and a black background image is displayed, and an image G51 (empty mode end notification image G51) for notifying the end of the empty mode is displayed. The Then, if the empty mode end notification image G51 continues to be displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-1), the normal effect mode background image G100 appears and the effect of the aspect indicating the reachless loss. A temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 28 (C-1), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped is displayed as it is.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high probability of short time and the empty mode continues, when three seconds elapse after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, as shown in FIG. As described above, from the top of the door image G40, the effect mode continuation notification image G52 is displayed that notifies that the current effect mode (empty mode) continues until the next jackpot winning, in fact, with a high probability. When the effect mode continuation notification image G52 is displayed, an effect image G53 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G52 stand out is displayed in the background. If the effect mode continuation notification image G52 and the effect image G53 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-2), the sky mode background image G102 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear again. At the same time, a temporary stop display of the effect symbol in a mode indicating a reachless loss is performed. Further, the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed as it is. The effect mode continuation notification image G52 and the effect image G53 are configured with the same image as the effect mode continuation notification image G42 and the effect image G53, but may be configured with different images.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (B) to 27 (C), by displaying the door image G40 and making the sky mode background image G102, the effect mode remaining count image G21 and the right-handed notification image G20 invisible, An effect that tells the player whether to switch to the normal effect mode or whether the empty mode continues constitutes a mode continuation end branch point effect in the empty mode.

  Next, the case of the mountain mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), it is assumed that after entering the mountain mode, the 99th variation effect is finished without winning the jackpot, and the 99th effect symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is “1”. Then, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the 100th variation effect is started, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is switched from “1” to “0”. It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation effect is “Leach without reach”. Next, when 1 second has elapsed since the start of the change effect, as shown in FIG. 29C, the door image G40 representing the pair of left and right doors is about to be closed. The door image G40 is displayed on the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29D, when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 is completely closed, the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely displayed. Disappears.

  Here, when the current gaming state has a low probability and the transition is from the mountain mode to the normal performance mode, when 3 seconds have elapsed since the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and the image becomes a black background image, and an image G61 (mountain mode end notification image G61) for notifying the end of the mountain mode is displayed. The Then, if the mountain mode end notification image G61 continues to be displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-1), the normal effect mode background image G100 appears, and the effect of the aspect indicating the reachless loss is achieved. A temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (C-1), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped is displayed as it is.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state has a high probability of short time and shifts to the space mode, when 3 seconds elapse after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, as shown in FIG. As described above, from the top of the door image G40, it is actually a high-probability time, and the transition to the space mode from the current performance mode (mountain mode) and the effect mode continuation notification for notifying that the space mode continues until the next big hit win An image G62 is displayed. When the effect mode continuation notification image G62 is displayed, an effect image G63 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G62 stand out is displayed in the background. If the effect mode continuation notification image G62 and the effect image G63 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-2), the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear. The temporary stop display of the effect symbol in a mode indicating the reachless loss is performed. Further, the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of this effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (C-2), the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed. The effect mode continuation notification image G62 and the effect image G63 are composed of the same images as the effect mode continuation notification images G42 and G52 and the effect images G43 and G53, but may be composed of different images.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 (B) to 29 (C), by displaying the door image G40 and making the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining count image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 invisible, The effect of encouraging the player to shift to the normal effect mode or the space mode constitutes the mode continuation end branch point effect in the mountain mode.

  In the specific examples shown in FIGS. 25 to 30, the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation effect was “Leach without reach”, and therefore FIG. 26 (B-1) and FIG. 2), FIG. 26 (C-1), FIG. 26 (C-2), FIG. 28 (B-1), FIG. 28 (B-2), FIG. 28 (C-1), FIG. 28 (C-2) 30B-1, FIG. 30B-2, FIG. 30C-1, and FIG. 30C-2, the temporary stop display and stop display of the effect symbol indicating the non-reach loss is performed. However, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is “Leach with reach”, temporary stop display and stop display of a predetermined combination of effect symbols indicating reach with loss are performed. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is “hit”, temporary stop display and stop display of a predetermined combination of effect symbols indicating the winning jackpot symbol type are performed, and a jackpot game and a jackpot game effect are performed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a 16R jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of game balls and a 2R jackpot that is difficult to acquire a game ball. A plurality of types of jackpot games including games are provided. Then, when the game is controlled with high probability and short time after the 16R jackpot game is executed, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed as the effect mode after the 16R jackpot game. Space mode is set. On the other hand, even when the game is controlled with a low probability and short time after the 16R jackpot game is executed, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed as the effect mode after the 16R jackpot game. Space mode may be set. Then, when the effect is performed in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, there is a high possibility that the time is high. In this way, after a 16R jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of game balls is performed, even if the game is actually controlled with a low probability shorter than the high probability shorter, , You can have a sense of expectation for the next big hit. In other words, if a winning jackpot that can acquire a large amount of game balls is won, the player can be made to think that the chance will continue, so that the game interest is improved.

  In addition, when the 16R jackpot is won in the normal gaming state (normal performance mode), the space mode is set when the game is controlled with a high probability time after the 16R jackpot game, and the 16R jackpot is won in the high probability time (space mode). However, the space mode is also set when the game is controlled with a high probability time or a low probability time after the 16R jackpot game. However, it constitutes a notification that the space mode in the former case is a high-probability time-shortening, and suggests that the space mode in the latter case is likely to be a high-probability time-shortening. Thus, even in the same space mode, since the situation where the player is placed (contents indicated by the space mode) is different, it is possible to suppress the tiredness (monotonization) of the space mode and improve the game entertainment. .

  Furthermore, when the 2R jackpot is won when the space mode performance is performed, and the game is controlled with a high probability of short time after the 2R jackpot game, the sky mode with a high possibility of a low probability of short time is performed. . As described above, when the 2R jackpot game, in which it is difficult to acquire a game ball, is executed when the performance in the space mode is performed, the game is controlled with a high probability of time after the jackpot game. However, the effect is executed in the sky mode that is likely to have a low probability of short time. In other words, if a winning game ball is won, it is possible to make the player think when the chance is over, so that the gaming interest is further improved.

  In addition, when the 6R jackpot game is won in the normal performance mode and the game is controlled with a high probability of short time after the 6R jackpot game, there is a case where the mountain mode effect with a high possibility of a low probability of short time may be performed. As described above, even when the game is controlled with a high probability time after the jackpot game, when the 6R jackpot game, in which it is difficult to obtain a game ball compared to the 16R jackpot game, is executed, the low probability time is shortened. Since the direction can be executed in the mountain mode that is likely to be, the game is sharpened, and the gaming interest is improved. However, when the 6R jackpot game is won in the normal performance mode and the game is controlled with a high probability of time after the 6R jackpot game, the space mode effect may be performed. Moreover, the same blue symbols are stopped and displayed when the effect is performed in the space mode after the 6R jackpot game and when the effect is performed in the mountain mode. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which production mode is entered from the stop display of the production symbol. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the throbbing feeling of the player.

  In addition, when a 16R jackpot is won in the normal gaming state (normal performance mode), and a game is controlled with a high probability time after the 16R jackpot game, a space mode is set to notify the high probability state. In the mode, when the 16R jackpot is won and the game is controlled with a high probability time or low probability time after the 16R jackpot game, a space mode is set that suggests that there is a high possibility of a high probability time. That is, the space mode generated in the so-called “first hit” is informed that it is in a high probability state, and the space mode generated in the so-called “continuous chain” is highly likely to be in a high probability state. In other words, the player can be completely relieved when playing in space mode after the first hit, but can not be relieved from the bottom of his heart when playing in space mode after consecutive chanting, Because you can feel a sense of tension, your gaming interests will improve.

  In addition, in the low probability time reduction in which the number of time reductions is set to 100, it is possible to continue until the next jackpot winning on the premise that the remaining number of time reductions is notified by displaying the remaining number image G23. In the case where the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the high probability time duration in which the time reduction state continues longer than at least the low probability time reduction, and the effect of notifying that the time reduction state continues at least longer than the low probability time reduction The mode continuation confirmation image G22 may be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being monotonous when the game is controlled with a high probability of shortening the time, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Furthermore, when the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the high probability time reduction, the switching condition is satisfied before the variation effect of the time reduction “100 times” is completed in the high probability time reduction (in the first embodiment, the time reduction state is set). Since the mode continuation end branch point effect has been executed in the 100th variation effect after the game is performed, the remaining number image G23 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. Further, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the production by displaying the remaining number image G23.

  In addition, the display mode of the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is not changed in accordance with the execution of the variable effect unlike the remaining number of times image G23, so the difference between the effect mode continuation determined image G22 and the remaining number of times number image G23 is clear. Thus, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of displaying the images G22 and G23. Furthermore, if the time is low probability, the mode continuation end branch point effect is performed, then the remaining number image G23 is deleted to notify the fact that the time is low probability. Then, after the mode continuation end branch point effect is performed, the remaining number of times image G23 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 to notify that the high probability time is short, so the effect of the effect is enhanced.

  In addition, when the performance is performed in the sky mode or the mountain mode, which is likely to have a low probability of short time, if a big hit game with a ball is executed, the subsequent game state is a high probability short time or a low probability short time. In any case, the performance is performed in a space mode that is likely to have a high probability of short time, while when a big hit game without a ball is executed, the subsequent gaming state is either a high probability short time or a low probability short time. However, the sky mode or the mountain mode that is likely to have a low probability of time is continued. In this way, when a big hit game with a ball is executed in the sky mode or mountain mode that is likely to have a low probability of short time, there is a possibility of a low probability of short time, but the game can be played in a more promising space mode. On the other hand, when a big hit game without a game is executed, there is a high possibility that the probability is low, but the production mode that can be expected will continue, so the decline in game motivation can be suppressed, and the game Interest can be improved.

6). Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered 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, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In power-on processing, permission setting for access to the RAM 84, setting of the CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a general / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In the normal / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B are incremented by one and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of 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 regular / 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, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and before the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, a variety of special and special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value 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 timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is 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), a detection signal from a lower plate full switch (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also captured and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data. To do.

  The next general / special symbol main random number update process (S103) to be performed is the same as the general / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005) and the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

  Following the normal / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104) is performed, followed by a normal operation process (S105) and a special operation process (S106). The sensor detection process, the normal operation process, and the special operation process will be described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the RAM 84, and the like are performed. As other processing (S107), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the winning ball counter for the first starting port 20, the winning ball counter for the second starting port 22, the winning ball counter for the large winning port 30, and the winning ball counter for the general winning port 27 are " It is checked whether or not “0” is exceeded, and if it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 31), and when the interrupt pulse is input ( After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) that has been executed again, the game control microcomputer 81 receives the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning slot sensor 27a (S201). If a game ball has not been won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the game. General winning award ball processing for paying out a prize ball is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), the number of pending charts (specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of charts held in the RAM 84 (the chart pending number counter)) Is greater than or equal to “4” (upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved maps is “4” or more (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved maps is not “4” or more (less than “4”) (in S204). NO), the usual figure holding number addition processing is performed (S205). In the usual figure pending number addition process, the usual figure pending number counter is incremented by “1”, and the number of ordinary figure pending indicated by the universal figure hold indicator 44 is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is acquired (S206). Is stored in the storage area of the general-purpose hold storage unit 86 according to (S207).

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 22a. If no game ball has been won at the second starting port 22 (NO at S208), the process proceeds to step S215. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 22 (YES at S208), the game ball is predetermined. Second start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S209). In the second starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the second starting opening 22 is added to the winning start counter for the second starting opening 22.

  Next, the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S210). If the special figure 2 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the special figure 2 hold number is not “4” or more (less than “4”) ( NO in S210), special figure 2 holding number addition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- A special figure 2 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in a special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S212).

  Next, a second start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command specifying process, the second starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 with the start winning command specifying table for the second starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the second starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 10 is referred to. Then, the command “E2H11H” is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 hold number in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (S214).

  Subsequently, in step S215, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If a game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222. If a game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S215), the game ball is predetermined. First start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the first starting opening 20 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 20.

  Next, the special figure 1 holding number (specifically, the value of the special figure 1 holding number (special figure 1 holding number counter) provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S217). If the special figure 1 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not “4” or more (less than) (NO in S217) ), Special figure 1 holding number addition processing is performed (S218). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- The special figure 1 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S219).

  Next, a first start winning command specifying process is performed (S220). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 against the start winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the first starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 10 is referred to. Then, the command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E1H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (S221).

  In the start prize command (first start prize command and second start prize command) of the first embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the upper two-digit command in hexadecimal is the command type (start prize command). Information). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of the start port (whether a winning to the first starting port 20 or a winning to the second starting port 22). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal number is gaming state information for designating a gaming state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot. It should be noted that such an arrangement relating to the generation of the start winning command is an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In step S222, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the big prize opening 30, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the big prize port sensor 30a. When the game ball has not won in the big prize opening 30 (NO in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated. Then, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the large winning opening prize counter is “9” or more (S223). The grand prize winning prize counter is a counter for counting the number of winning prizes 30 in one round game of the jackpot game. The grand prize winning counter is cleared at the end of each round game. In the first embodiment, the number (predetermined number of winnings) that can be won in the big winning opening 30 in one round game is set to “9”. Therefore, the process of step S223 is performed.

  If the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (YES in S223), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is not “9” or more, that is, less than “9”. If this is the case (NO in S223), the counter value of the big prize opening prize counter is incremented by “1” (S224), and a big prize opening prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S225). ), And ends the sensor detection process. In the special winning opening prize ball process, the number of winning balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning prize opening 30 is added to the winning ball counter for the special winning opening 30.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation process related to the control of the general map display 42, the general map hold display 44, and the electric Chu 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing related to the general map display 42, the general map hold display 44, and the electric Chu 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). “Normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each status. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the “normal operation status” (S1101). When “Normal operation status” is “1”, normal symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed. When “Normal operation status” is “2”, normal symbol variation processing (S1103) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3”, the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “4”, the normal electric accessory process (S1105) is performed. Do. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol waiting process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 86. Further, the base map change pattern is determined based on the current game state, the base map change pattern is determined, and the base map change display of the base map change time corresponding to the determined base map change pattern is displayed. The normal operation status is changed to “2”.

  The normal symbol changing process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal diagram variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the currently executed ordinary diagram (whether or not to terminate the variation display of the ordinary diagram) If it is determined that the normal time fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal time stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the general symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the currently executed normal diagram has started (whether to stop the stop display of the normal diagram) If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to “1”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped, the normal operation status is changed to “4”, and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the electric chew release pattern table.

  The ordinary electric accessory process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. When the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to “1”.

[Special action processing]
Next, a special operation process related to the control of the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the special winning device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing related to the special figure display device 41, the special figure hold display device 43, and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into five statuses (stages). “Special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each status. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the “special operation status” (S1201). The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1202) when the “special operation status” is “1”, and changes the special symbol when the “special operation status” is “2”. Performs medium processing (S1203), performs special symbol confirmation processing (S1204) when the “special motion status” is “3”, and jackpot game when the “special motion status” is “4” A control process (S1205) is performed, and if the “special operation status” is “5”, a game state setting process (S1206) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1202) is a process that is performed while the special symbol variable display and the big hit game are not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol variation process (S1203) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol confirmation process (S1204) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process will be described in detail later.

  The jackpot game control process (S1205) is a process performed in the jackpot game. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9 based on the jackpot symbol type.

  The game state setting process (S1206) is a process for setting a game state in accordance with a jackpot symbol or the like when the jackpot game ends. The gaming state setting process will be described in detail later.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1202), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 hold is “0” (S1401). If the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no special figure 2 related random number obtained due to winning at the second start port 22, the special figure 1 is stored. It is determined whether or not the number of holds is “0” (S1408). If the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1408), that is, if there is no special figure 1 related random number acquired due to winning at the first start port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1418). If the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is finished. If the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). Then, the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1420), and the special symbol waiting process is finished.

  If the number of reserved special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, if there is one or more special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning at the second starting port 22 Performs special figure 2 determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing (S1403).

  In the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the special symbol random number stored first in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 85b is read out and the jackpot determination table (in accordance with the current gaming state) ( Based on FIG. 6 (A)), determination of whether or not the jackpot is won (hit determination). If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol type determination based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 6C) corresponding to the current gaming state (jackpot symbol) Perform symbol type determination). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. Further, the game state data indicating the current game state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84 as the game state at the time of winning the big hit. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the symbol design data indicating the loss is set in the special buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time is in a short state (S1451). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1451), the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (FIG. 8A) is selected (S1455), and then the process proceeds to step S1459. If it is in the time saving state (S1451 YES), it is determined whether or not a later-described variation pattern determination counter reference flag is ON (S1452). The variation pattern determination counter reference flag is basically turned on in the jackpot gaming state setting process (S1206) performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and jackpot symbols B02 to B09. In other words, the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the remaining number-of-times number image G23 is turned on when the short time state is set. This is to ensure that the mode continuation end branch point effect consisting of a specific time is executed in the 100th variation effect after entering the space mode, the sky mode or the mountain mode.

  If the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is not ON (NO in S1452), the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 8B) for the normal short-time state is selected (S1456), and the process proceeds to step S1459. If the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is ON (YES in S1452), the variation pattern determination counter described later is decremented by “1” (S1453), and the counter value of the variation pattern determination counter is “0”. Whether or not is determined (S1454). The variation pattern determination counter is basically set to “100” in the jackpot game state setting process (S1206) performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and jackpot symbols B02 to B09. The In other words, “100” is set in accordance with the setting of the short time state in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. This is because the variation pattern determination counter is updated ("1" subtraction) immediately before the special figure variation pattern determination is performed, so in the variation effect of the 100th time after entering the space mode, the sky mode or the mountain mode, This is because the mode continuation end branch point effect consisting of a specific time is surely executed.

  If the counter value of the variation pattern determination counter is not “0” (NO in S1454), the process proceeds to S1456, and if the counter value of the variation pattern determination counter is “0” (YES in S1454), a special time-saving state Special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 8C) for use is selected (S1457), the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned OFF (S1458), and the process proceeds to step S1459.

  Subsequently, the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S1402 is confirmed (S1459), and it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot” (S1460). If it is a big hit (YES in S1460), after selecting the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpot from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 (S1465), the step The process proceeds to S1466, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S1460), reach determination is performed (S1461). In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with a reach determination table (see FIG. 6D) corresponding to the current game state (non-short-time state / short-time state), with or without reach. Determine whether.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reach determination result in step S1461 is “with reach” (S1462). If there is a reach (YES in S1462), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for reach with loss is selected from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 (S1464). After that, the process proceeds to step S1466, and if there is no reach (NO in S1462), the current special figure 2 holding number is confirmed, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457. From FIG. 2, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach corresponding to the number of special figure 2 holds is selected (S1463), and the process proceeds to step S1466.

  Finally, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the fluctuation pattern random number, compares the fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1462 to S1464, and displays the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment is performed (S1466), and as the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command indicating the decided special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer and determined. The special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the special operation timer (S1467), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol standby process. The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in the other processing (S107) of FIG. The special figure 2 change start command to be set includes information on the special symbol type (that is, special figure 2), information on the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and special information. 2 includes information on the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) (information including the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure fluctuation time).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display 41b to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1403 (S1404). .

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b. The special storage area shift processing for clearing the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the fourth hold in FIG. 2 is performed (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 hold number counter by “1” (S1406) and decreases the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b by “1” and changes it ( S1407), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416). If it is ON (YES in S1416), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1417), and the special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1416), the special symbol standby process is terminated without executing step S1417.

  Also, if the special figure 2 hold number is “0” but the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information of special figure 2, but the first start When there is more than one special figure 1 related random number memory (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning in the mouth 20, special figure 1 determination processing (S1409) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination Processing (S1410) is performed. The special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and a description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1410) is the same process as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 41a to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1410 (S1411).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a by one to the side read from the current position, and also displays the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a. The special storage 1 shift processing for clearing the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the fourth hold in is performed (S1412). In this way, the special figure 1 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 hold number counter by “1” (S1413), and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a by “1” (S1414). ), The special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the special figure 2 suspension digestion is executed in preference to the special figure 1 suspension digestion. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 suspension is more likely to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 suspension (FIG. 6B and FIG. 6). (See FIG. 6C).

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process (S1203), first, whether or not the special symbol variation display is terminated, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1403 or step S1410 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). ) Is determined (S1501). When the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO in S1501), the special symbol variation processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1501), the special symbol display on the special symbol display 41 is displayed. And a special symbol stop display according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 (S1502).

  Subsequently, the time required for special symbol stop display (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 second in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), and the special symbol variation display is terminated. The fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer (S1504), the special operation status is changed to “3” (S1505), and the special symbol fluctuation processing is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1204), first, whether or not the special symbol stop display is terminated, that is, whether or not the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). Is determined (S1601). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1601), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated and the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1601), the normal probability state and the short time state (the short time flag is set) It is determined whether the flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF (S1602).

  If the current normal probability state and the short time state are not present (NO in S1602), the process proceeds to step S1606, and if the current normal probability state and the short time state is present (YES in S1602), the special symbol that can be executed in the normal probability state and the short time state. When the remaining number of times of variable display (time remaining number of times) is measured, the value of the time remaining number counter is decremented by “1” (S1603), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time remaining number counter is “0” ( S1604). If the value of the time remaining count counter (time remaining count) is not "0" (NO in S1604), the process proceeds to step S1606, and if the value of the time remaining count counter (time remaining count) is "0" (S1604) YES), transition from the short-time state to the non-short-time state (turns the short-time flag OFF) (S1605). That is, the non-time-short state is set.

  Next, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1606), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1607). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1607), the special action status is changed to “1” (S1611), and the special symbol determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1607), the gaming state is reset (the normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag is turned off, the hourly flag is turned off, and the value of the hourly remaining number counter is set. Is set to “0”) (S1608).

  Subsequently, a jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1609), the special action status is changed to “4” (S1610), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-13) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and a predetermined number is determined according to the gaming state and the type of jackpot symbol. The opening time (the time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer, and the number of round games executed is set in the remaining round game counter provided in the RAM 84.

[Game state setting process]
Next, the game state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the game state setting process (S1206), first, the jackpot symbol due to the jackpot game related to the game state setting process is confirmed (S1701), the game state corresponding to the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 13) is set (S1702), A gaming state command corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer (S1703). If the gaming state set in step S1702 is high probability time shortening, the high probability flag and the time shortening flag are turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and if the gaming state is low probability time shortening, the time shortening flag is turned on.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the newly set gaming state has a low probability time (S1704). If the time is not low probability (NO in S1704), the process proceeds to step S1706. If the time is low probability (YES in S1704), the number of time reductions according to the jackpot symbol (in the first embodiment, “100 times”). ) Is set in the remaining time counter (S1705).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time-saving state and the jackpot symbol confirmed in step S1701 is the jackpot symbol related to the blue symbol as the jackpot effect symbol of the jackpot content (S1706). If it is a jackpot symbol related to a blue symbol in a non-time-short state (YES in S1706), the process proceeds to step S1708, and if it is not a jackpot symbol related to a blue symbol in a non-time-short state (NO in S1706), It is determined whether the jackpot symbol confirmed in step S1701 is a jackpot symbol other than the jackpot symbol related to the red symbol as the jackpot symbol confirmed in step S1701 when the gaming state is the short time state (S1707).

  If the jackpot symbol other than the jackpot symbol related to the red symbol is not in the short time state (NO in S1707), the process proceeds to step S1710, and if it is a jackpot symbol other than the jackpot symbol related to the red symbol in the time shortened state (YES in S1707) ), The variation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned ON (S1708), "100" is set in the variation pattern determination counter (S1709), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1710), and the game state setting process Exit.

7). Production control by production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, production control by the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the production control by the production control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. In addition, in order to determine the effect contents such as a random effect pattern determination random number for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and a random effect pattern determination random number for determining the effect content of the variable effect, etc. There are various random numbers. As an example, the determination random number counter updating method for various effects can be the same as the random number updating 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 ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in an output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a change effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, an ending effect, which will be described later) A start command or the like) is transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control circuit 106 (executes various effects by sound), or a lamp control circuit. The frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light via 107 (performs various effects by light emission), or the movable panel 15A is actuated (performs various effects by operation). Various effects include a variation effect, a jackpot game effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), an operation promotion effect, a customer waiting effect, and the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands received and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

  The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an input process of creating effect button switch data and effect grip switch data based on detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the effect grip switch data. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is created in the other process (S4206) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process to be described later in order to make the frame lamp 66 emit light at the timing suitable for the effect by the image in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). A lamp control process for outputting the lamp data to the lamp control circuit 107 is performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 performs drive control processing for generating or outputting drive data in order to drive the panel movable body 15A at a predetermined timing in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). The drive data set in each process in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt process is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the panel movable body 15A in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer in step S4010 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as a change effect, an operation promotion effect, a customer waiting effect, and a jackpot game effect (S4202). . Furthermore, a customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the effect button switch data and effect grip switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM 94 as effect button switch data and effect grip switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Switch state acquisition processing is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the presence / absence of the operation of the effect button 63 and the presence / absence of the operation of the effect grip 64 by the switch state acquisition process.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates an operation effective period and executes an operation promotion effect, and performs a predetermined notice effect by operating the effect button 63 and the effect grip 64 during the operation effective period. For this, an operation promotion effect control process is performed (S4205).

  Thereafter, as described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100, as will be described later, a change effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect. Creation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 66) and sound data (data for controlling output of sound from the speaker 67) based on the start command and the effect content indicated by the ending effect start command ) And output to the voice control circuit 106 (S4206).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the reception command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) from the main control board 80, in other words, receives the start winning command. It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If a start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if a starting winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start prize command in the start prize command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning command hold storage unit 95a in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the first start winning command. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the second start winning command. The first start winning command hold storage unit 95a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a prefetch effect indicating the degree of jackpot expectation. As the pre-reading effect, there are a continuous notice effect and the like related to each other over a continuous variation display of special symbols in addition to the holding effect that displays the number of special figure reservations in a special manner. When it is determined to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305. If the symbol designation command has been received (YES in S4303), the symbol control command is analyzed. The special symbol determination result (big jackpot symbol type or lost symbol) represented by the symbol designation command is specified, and the specified special symbol (special symbol analysis result) is stored in the special symbol analysis result storage unit 96 in the RAM 94 (S4304). Here, the information (special drawing analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4309. On the other hand, if the variation start command has been received (YES in S4305), the variation presentation start process (S4306), the presentation mode remaining number display control Processing (S4307) and effect mode end control processing (S4308) are performed. In the variation effect start process, the variation start command is analyzed, and the effect contents of the variation effect are determined based on the analysis result. In the effect mode remaining number display control process, control for updating the remaining number image G23 is performed. In the effect mode end control process, since the space effect, the sky mode, or the mountain mode has been set and a predetermined number of fluctuating effects have been performed, control for ending the effect mode is performed. The variation effect start process (S4306), the effect mode remaining number display control process (S4307), and the effect mode end control process (S4308) will be described later.

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the change control command 91 has not received the change stop command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if the change stop command has been received (YES in S4309), the change effect end process is performed ( S4310). In the variation effect end process, the variation stop command is analyzed, and on the basis of the analysis result, a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect (stopping the variation display of the effect symbol) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the game control command 91 has not received a gaming state command (NO in S4311), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received a gaming state command (YES in S4311), it analyzes the gaming state command. Then, the gaming state represented by the gaming state command is specified, and a gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state is performed (S4312). In the gaming state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is the normal gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “00H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “01H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command has a high probability time. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “02H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command has a low probability and short time.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a customer waiting command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 91 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315. If the customer waiting command has been received (YES in S4313), the production waiting control standby process is performed. (S4314). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds) from when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed until the customer wait effect is started to the customer wait effect timer in the customer wait effect waiting process. Whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored by the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203. If the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed in the customer waiting effect execution process, it sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the opening control command is not received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317. If the opening command is received (YES in S4315), the opening effect start process associated with the start of the opening is performed. (S4316). In the opening effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the opening command, and determines whether or not to execute the opening effect corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result, If it is to be executed, the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect is selected, and 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.

  In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a round designation command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the round designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If a round designation command has not been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319. On the other hand, if a round designation command has been received (YES in S4317), a round effect start process associated with the start of the round game is performed (S4318). ). In the round production start process, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round designation command to determine whether or not to execute the round production according to the round game to be started. The effect content (round effect pattern) is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4319, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If an ending command has not been received (NO in S4319), the received command analysis process is terminated, whereas if an ending command has been received (YES in S4319), an ending effect start process for starting an ending effect (S4320). ) And production mode setting processing (S4321).

  In the ending effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command and determines whether or not to execute the ending effect corresponding to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed. Is selected, and an ending effect start command corresponding to the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In addition, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls a process for setting the effect mode after the jackpot game (control the effect mode) based on the effect mode at the time of the big win and the analysis result of the ending command. Process). The effect mode setting process (S4321) will be described later.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the change effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received change start command, specifies the special figure change pattern represented by the change start command, and specifies the specified special figure change pattern (special figure change pattern analysis result). Is stored in the special figure variation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 in the RAM 94 (S4401). Note that the acquired information (special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be used as appropriate in subsequent processing.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs stop effect design determination processing for determining a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be finally stopped and displayed (S4402). Here, the stop effect design determination process will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the stop effect symbol includes the above-described “hit effect symbol (red symbol, blue symbol, RUB symbol, and 2R symbol)”.

  As shown in FIG. 46, in the stop effect symbol determination process, first, stop effect symbol pattern determination for performing stop effect symbol determination for determining the stop effect symbol based on the special symbol analysis result and the special symbol fluctuation pattern analysis result. Select a table (S4501). As shown in FIG. 51, a plurality of stop effect design pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect symbol pattern determination table associated with the special figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. In each stop effect design pattern determination table, a random value for stop effect design pattern determination (stop effect design pattern pattern) is added to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 51). (Random number for determination) is distributed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop effect symbol pattern determination random number (S4502), and stops the stop effect based on the acquired stop effect symbol pattern determination random number. Symbol pattern determination is performed (S4503), and the process returns to the variation effect start process.

  In the stop effect design pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the stop effect design pattern determination random number acquired in step S4502 with the table selected in step S4501, determines the stop effect design, and determines the stop effect determined. Data representing a symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  The description is returned to the variation effect start processing (S4306). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a change effect pattern determination process for determining the effect contents (change effect pattern) of the change effect (S4403). In the variation effect pattern determination process, a random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the present effect is selected from the variation effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure fluctuation pattern. A variation effect pattern is determined by selecting one table based on the mode, the special graph analysis result, and the special graph variation pattern analysis result, and determining the obtained random effect pattern random number using the selected table. To do. Once the variation production pattern is determined, the type of variation production time, production pattern variation display mode, presence / absence of reach production, content of reach production, presence / absence of operation promotion production, content of operation promotion production, production deployment configuration, etc. The production contents of the fluctuating production consisting of are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the contents of the effect (S4404). In the notice effect determination process, a random number for the notice effect determination is acquired, and the current effect mode and special information are selected from a plurality of notice effect determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, special figure, and special figure variation pattern. Select one table based on the figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and use the selected table to determine the presence / absence of the notice effect and the contents of the effect by determining the obtained random number for the notice effect determination. To do. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a change effect start command indicating the effect contents (change effect contents) of the change effect including the determined stop effect design, change effect pattern, presence / absence of the notice effect, and the effect contents to the output of the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S4405). In the change effect start command, in addition to the change effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the change effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect contents of the change effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board The production contents of the fluctuating effect by the operation performed by the movable body 15A are included. When the change effect start command set in step S4405 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 changes the image by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. Produce. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control according to the contents of the change effect indicated by the change effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the change effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. A sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (execution of variation effect by sound) is performed, and a frame lamp 66 is emitted via the lamp control circuit 107 (execution of variation effect by light emission is performed). Actuate 15A (executes a fluctuating effect by the operation).

  Finally, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the special drawing fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result as the fluctuation production time (fluctuation production time) in the fluctuation production timer and starts the fluctuation production. The measurement of the elapsed time (variation effect elapsed time) is started (S4406), and the variation effect start process is ended. The variation effect time set in the variation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update processing in step S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the change effect elapsed time by the change effect timer. By recognizing this fluctuation effect elapsed time, the effect control microcomputer 91 can generate an operation effective period (execute an operation promotion effect).

[Production mode remaining number of times display control processing]
Next, the effect mode remaining number display control process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 48, in the effect mode remaining number display control process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON (S4601). The effect mode remaining number display control flag is a flag that is turned on when the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed is set. It is shown that it is a period (period in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed) until the end of 100 fluctuation effects without being performed. If the effect mode remaining number display control flag is not ON (NO in S4601), the effect mode remaining number display control process is finished. If the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON (YES in S4601), the process proceeds to step S4602. .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect mode remaining number subtraction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4602), subtracts "1" from the counter value of the effect mode remaining number display counter (S4603), and the effect mode remaining. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the number display counter = 0 (S4604).

  The effect mode remaining number subtraction command is a command indicating that the number of the remaining number image G23 is decreased by “1”. Therefore, when receiving the effect mode remaining number subtraction command, the image control board 100 decreases the number of the remaining number image G23 displayed on the display unit 7a by “1”. The effect mode remaining number display counter is provided in the RAM 94, and is subtracted by “1” at the start of the change effect. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 can count the number of executions of the variable production performed after the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed.

  If the counter value of the effect mode remaining number display counter is not 0 (NO in S4604), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode remaining number display control process, and if the counter value of the effect mode remaining number display counter is 0. (YES in S4604), the production mode remaining number display control flag is turned off (S4605), the production mode remaining number numerical zero flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4606), and the production mode remaining number display control process is ended. The effect mode remaining number zero flag is a flag indicating that the 100th variation effect has been performed since the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed is set.

[Production mode end control processing]
Next, the effect mode end control process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 49, in the effect mode end control process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the effect mode remaining number digit zero flag is ON (S4701). If the production mode remaining number zero flag is not ON (NO in S4701), the production mode end control process is finished, and if the production mode remaining number zero flag is ON (YES in S4701), the production mode remaining number zero flag is OFF. (S4702), it is determined whether or not the space mode is currently set (the game is progressing and controlled in the space mode) (S4703).

  If the space mode is not set (NO in S4703), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4708, and if the space mode is set (YES in S4703), it is determined whether or not the current time is high probability. Determination is made (S4704). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the space mode continuation command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4705) if the high probability time is short (YES in S4704), ends the effect mode end control process, and if the high probability time is not short (NO in S4704), the time omission command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4706), the normal effect mode is set (S4707), and the effect mode end control process ends.

  In step S4708, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the empty mode is currently set (game progresses / controls in the empty mode). If the empty mode is not set (NO in S4708), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4713. If the empty mode is set (YES in S4708), it is determined whether or not the current time is a high probability time. Determination is made (S4709). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the empty mode continuation command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4710) if the high probability time is short (S4709: YES), ends the effect mode end control process, and if the high probability time is not short (NO in S4709), the time omission command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4711), the normal effect mode is set (S4712), and the effect mode end control process ends.

  In step S4713, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the mountain mode is currently set (game progress / control in the mountain mode). If the mountain mode is not set (NO in S4713), the production control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode end control process, and if the mountain mode is set (YES in S4713), the current time is high probability. It is determined whether or not (S4714). If there is a high probability of short time (YES in S4714), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the space mode entry command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4715), sets the space mode (S4716), and performs the effect mode end control process. If the time is not high and the time is not high (NO in S4714), the time drop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4717), the normal effect mode is set (S4718), and the effect mode end control process ends.

  The space mode continuation command is a command that indicates that the space mode is continued 100 times in the space mode, but that the space mode continues after that, that is, that the current high probability time is set. is there. When the space mode continuation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 does not change the space mode background image G101, the space mode BGM, or the like. Then, at the predetermined timing of the changing effect to be started, the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is changed to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 (see FIG. 26 (B-2)).

  The empty mode continuation command is a command that indicates that the fluctuating effect has been performed 100 times in the empty mode but that the empty mode continues after that, that is, that the current high probability time is set. is there. When the empty mode continuation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 does not change the empty mode background image G102, the empty mode BGM, or the like. The remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is changed to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 at a predetermined timing of the changing effect to be started.

  In addition, since the special time fluctuation display is performed 100 times with a low probability of short time, the short time skip command shifts from the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode to the normal performance mode in accordance with the transition to the normal gaming state. This command indicates that When the time omission command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 performs the space mode background image G101 and the space mode at a predetermined timing of the variation effect to be started. The BGM for normal effect mode is changed to the background image G100 for normal effect mode and the BGM for normal effect mode, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 are deleted (FIG. 26 (A-1), FIG. 28 ( A-1) and FIG. 30 (A-1)).

  The space mode entry command is a command indicating that the change effect is performed 100 times in the mountain mode, and then the entry into the space mode is made, that is, that the current high probability time is set. . When the space mode entry command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 at a predetermined timing (see FIG. 30 (B-2)) of the changing effect to be started. Thus, the mountain mode background image G103 or the mountain mode BGM is changed to the space mode background image G101 or the space mode BGM, and the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is continuously confirmed in the effect mode. Change to image G22.

  Further, when setting the normal effect mode or the space mode in steps S4707, S4712, S4718, and S4716, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an effect mode flag corresponding to the effect mode in the effect mode flag area of the RAM 94. .

[Production mode setting process]
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 50, in the production mode setting process, the production control microcomputer 91 starts with the end of the jackpot game based on the combination of the jackpot symbol type indicated by the ending command and the presentation mode at the time of jackpot winning. The effect mode determination for determining the effect mode to be set is performed (S4801). The effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot is the RAM 94 as the effect mode data indicating the effect mode at that time when the special figure lottery result indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result is “hit” in the variable effect start process. It is assumed that the predetermined area is set.

  The effect mode determination is performed using an effect mode determination table shown in FIG. In the effect mode determination table, the display content (the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 “∞” is displayed first for the effect mode to be set and the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 for the combination of the jackpot symbol type and the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot. ”Or the remaining number image G23“ 100 ”). 52. The 13 types of jackpot symbols (A01 to A04, BG01 to B09) described in the column of “Big jackpot symbol” in the rendering mode determination table of FIG. 52 are “Big jackpot symbol types”, and the rendering mode determination of FIG. The “normal effect mode”, “space mode”, “sky mode” and “mountain mode” in the table are “effect modes when winning a jackpot”.

  In the production mode determination, the production control microcomputer 91 collates a combination of the jackpot symbol type indicated by the ending command and the production mode (currently set production mode) when the big hit is won in the production mode determination table. The display contents of the effect mode and the effect mode remaining count image G21 are determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the production mode flag by setting the production mode flag in the production mode flag area of the RAM 94 according to the production mode determined in step S4801 (S4802), and the production determined in step S4801. An effect mode start command (space mode start command, sky mode start command, mountain mode start command) indicating the mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4803).

  When the effect mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 indicates the effect mode indicated by the effect mode start command with the end of the ending effect to be started. Background images (space mode background image G101, sky mode background image G102, mountain mode background image G103) are displayed, BGM for the effect mode is output, and right-handed notification image G20 is displayed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an effect mode remaining count image display content command indicating the display content of the effect mode remaining count image G21 determined in step S4801 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4804). When the image display content command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes the remaining number of effects mode to end with the end of the ending effect to be started. An image having the content indicated by the image display content (the effect mode continuation determination image G22 or the remaining number image G23) is displayed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the determination result of step S4801 turns on the effect mode remaining number display control flag (S4805). The effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the “effect mode remaining number display control flag” when the display content of the effect mode remaining number image G21 determined by the effect mode determination in step S4801 is “remaining number numerical image G23”. Is determined. This is because in this case, the number of fluctuation effects executed after the effect mode is set is counted, and the number of the remaining number image G23 is changed. The effect control microcomputer 91 ends the effect mode setting process if the effect mode remaining number display control flag is not ON (NO in S4805), and if the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON (YES in S4805). The effect mode remaining number display control flag is turned ON (S4806), the effect mode display number (100) is set in the effect mode remaining number display counter (S4807), and the effect mode setting process ends.

8). Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention, modification examples other than the modification examples described in the first embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, in the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode, when the RUB jackpot is determined that the game is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game, after the jackpot game (RUB), the space The effect is performed in the mode, and the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. Is controlled, and it may be notified that the space mode is continued until the jackpot winning (the jackpot game is executed).

  In the first embodiment, when the RUB jackpot is won in the normal performance mode, the effect is performed in the space mode after the jackpot game, and the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. However, the effect mode remaining number-of-times image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, and notification is made that the game is controlled with a high probability of short time and the space mode continues until the big hit win (the big hit game is executed). It does not have to be.

  Also, in the first embodiment, the effect is performed in the normal performance mode as the time-short state ends and the game is controlled in the normal game state. However, after the time-short state ends, winning the jackpot For a predetermined period until the special figure variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), there is no effect in the normal effect mode, which is different from the normal effect mode, the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode. An effect by a special effect mode may be performed.

  In the first embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A02 or A04 is won in the space mode, the sky mode and the mountain mode, and the blue symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect mode including the remaining number image G23 after the jackpot game is played. While the remaining number of times image G21 is displayed, an effect in the space mode is performed, but an effect in an effect mode (sky mode or mountain mode) other than the space mode may be performed. In this case, in either case, an effect in the mountain mode may be performed, or an effect in the sky mode may be performed. Further, in the space mode or the mountain mode, an effect in the mountain mode may be performed, and in the sky mode, the effect in the sky mode may be performed. Furthermore, in the space mode or the sky mode, the effect in the sky mode may be performed, and in the mountain mode, the effect in the mountain mode may be performed.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the mode continuation end branch point effect in the 100th variation effect after the effect in the space mode and the sky mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed is started. However, the execution timing of this effect is not limited to this. For example, after the start of the effect in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 is displayed including the remaining number image G23 and the effect in the sky mode, the mode is set every predetermined number of times. If the effect mode continues, that is, if the effect mode is in a high probability state, whether or not to change from the remaining number image G23 to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. If the determination is made and it is determined to be changed, the remaining number image G23 may be changed to the effect mode continuation determination image G22. In this case, the probability of determining to change from the remaining number image G23 to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 may be set to be constant, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. It is also possible to increase or decrease as the number of fluctuating effects performed after the effects in the space mode and the sky mode are started.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the variation effect is performed 100 times without winning a jackpot in the mountain mode when the high probability state is set, the space mode is switched, but the mountain mode may be continued. . Further, although the sky mode continues even if the fluctuating effect is performed 100 times without winning a big hit in the sky mode when the high probability state is set, the space mode may be switched.

  In the first embodiment, the remaining number image G23 is decremented by one each time the variation effect is started (that is, counts down), but each time the variation effect is started, the number is decreased. Is incremented by 1 (that is, counting up), the number of fluctuation effects executed after the time-short state (or space mode, sky mode, mountain mode) is set (hereinafter, “ You may make it alert | report "the number of time executions". The specific display mode of the remaining number image G23 is not limited to numbers. It is only necessary for the player to be able to recognize at least the number of remaining times or the number of times of execution. In addition, the update of the number portion of the remaining number image G23 is not limited to the start of the variation effect, and may be at the end of the variation effect or in the middle of the variation effect. Further, when the remaining number image G23 is displayed, the remaining number image G23 may not always recognize the exact time-short remaining number or the time-short execution number. Therefore, the number portion of the remaining number image G23 may be updated every predetermined number of times, instead of being updated at the start of each variation effect.

  In addition, the name regarding an effect mode, the name regarding various effects, the specific content of an effect regarding effect mode, and the effect content of various effects are not restricted to 1st Embodiment, It can set suitably.

  In the first embodiment, when a specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting condition for the high probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 31, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and that allows a game ball to enter when it is opened is provided at a position where the gaming ball in the gaming area 3 can reach, When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize-winning device in a predetermined round game and has entered the second grand prize-winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side of the game, a high probability state is reached with the end of the big hit game. May be set. In this case, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second grand prize winning device is open for easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds) and a second big prize winning device are difficult to enter. It is possible to provide a non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set a high probability state) that is open for a long time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  In the first embodiment and the like, a jackpot game with opening / closing of the big prize opening 30 is executed by winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination. May be provided. The small hit game is executed by winning a “small hit” which is different from the big win and the loss in the big hit determination. And it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 30 in the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less. Also, the gaming state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, during and after the execution of the small hit game, the gaming state before the execution is continued, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the gaming state. That is, when winning a small hit, only a small hit game with opening and closing of the big prize opening 30 is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the specified period for the high probability state is not set, but a specified period may be provided. For example, when the special figure variable display is executed a predetermined number of times such as 160 times without winning a jackpot in the high probability state, the normal probability state may be entered. Moreover, although the number of time reductions is set to 100, other times (for example, 20, 60, 80, etc.) may be provided instead of or in addition to this number. In this case, the jackpot symbol type may be increased and the number of time reductions may be varied according to the jackpot symbol type. Further, the number of time reductions may be set to zero. Also, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the special figure variable display such as the elapsed time after jackpot game and the number of game balls fired, set a specified period for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state Also good.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the big win is won, the game is controlled in a short time state after the big hit game, but the game is not controlled in the short time state after the big hit game (the game is controlled in a non-short time state). May be provided.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines, other ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines.

9. Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following Inventions A to E are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Description of Embodiments]. In the description of the inventions A to E, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes. The invention A is a generic name of the following inventions A1 to A5, the invention B is a generic name of the following inventions B1 to B2, the invention D is a generic name of the following inventions D1 to D4, and the invention E is These are generic names for the following inventions E1 to E4.

  In addition, according to invention A, B, C, and E, there exists an effect of improving a game entertainment interest with respect to the problem 1 demonstrated below about the game machine of Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2006-67682. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-67682, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the start port. Then, a jackpot game that can acquire a game ball is performed. And after a jackpot game, it may be controlled in a normal probability state and may be controlled in a high probability state. After the jackpot game, the game entertainment is improved by performing in various production modes. However, as a first problem, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the gaming interest of gaming machines that perform various performance modes after the jackpot game.

  In addition, according to the invention D, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-164593 has an effect of improving the gaming interest for the problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-164593, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the start opening. The variable display of symbols is performed. When a symbol of a specific mode is derived by variable display of symbols, a jackpot game capable of acquiring a game ball is performed. And after a jackpot game, it may be controlled in a normal probability state and may be controlled in a high probability state. When the game is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game, the number of times that the symbol variable display can be executed without executing the jackpot game in the high probability state is set. Therefore, when a game is played in a high probability state, the number of times that the variable display of symbols can be executed in this high probability state without executing a jackpot game is displayed. However, as a problem 2, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that are controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game in order to improve the gaming interest.

9-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
Satisfaction of judgment conditions (game ball entering the first start opening 20 when the number of special figure 1 hold is less than 4 or game ball second start opening 22 when the number of special figure 2 hold is less than 4 Game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (a jackpot game) capable of acquiring a game medium (a game ball) when a result of a determination (a jackpot determination) made based on the (entrance ball) becomes a specific result (a jackpot) Substrate 80),
A gaming machine comprising a production control means (sub-control board 90) capable of performing production in a predetermined production mode,
The specific game includes a plurality of types including a first specific game (16R jackpot game) and a second specific game (2R jackpot game) in which it is more difficult to acquire game media than the first specific game. There is the specific game,
The game control means, after the specific game, in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability or a high probability state in which the specific result is higher than the normal probability state. Is controllable,
The effect mode includes a plurality of normal effect modes (normal effect modes) and a specific effect mode (space mode) that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the high probability state. There are different types of production modes,
The production control means includes
When the game is controlled in the high probability state after the first specific game is executed, first specific effect mode setting means (step for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the first specific game) Production control microcomputer 91) that performs S4321,
When the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the first specific game is executed, second specific effect mode setting means (step for setting the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the first specific game) And an effect control microcomputer 91) for performing S4321.

9-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
The first specific effect mode setting means can set the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the first specific game performed as the specific result in the determination in the specific effect mode,
The second specific effect mode setting means is capable of setting the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the first specific game performed as the specific result in the determination in the specific effect mode. And

9-1-3. Invention A3
A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or A2,
The effect control means controls the game in the high-probability state after the second specific game is performed as a result of the determination in the determination in the specific effect mode, and the second specific game is executed. In this case, as the effect mode after the second specific game, a special effect mode (empty) that is different from the normal effect mode and the specific effect mode and suggests that the high probability state is unlikely to be set. A special effect mode setting means (effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321).

9-1-4. Invention A4
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to one of inventions A1 to A3,
A game area where game balls can flow down (game area 3);
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the gaming area,
The determination condition includes that a game ball enters the start area,
In the start area, there is a variable start area (second start port 22) that can take either a closed state or an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the closed state,
The game control means is capable of controlling a game in a variable non-advantageous game state (non-time-short state) or an advantageous game state (time-short state) in which the variable start area is likely to be in the open state more than the non-advantageous game state
When the game is controlled in the high-probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the first specific effect mode setting means is set as the effect mode after the first specific game. A specific production mode can be set,
When the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the second specific effect mode setting means is set as the effect mode after the first specific game. A specific production mode can be set.

9-1-5. Invention A5
A gaming machine according to the invention A5,
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
In the start area, in addition to the variable start area, a specific start area (first start port 20) in which a game ball can enter is provided,
In the non-advantageous gaming state, the specific starting area is easier to enter than the variable starting area,
In the advantageous gaming state, the variable start area is easier to enter than the specific start area,
The first specific effect mode setting means is configured to execute the first specific game based on a result of the determination based on a ball entering the specific start area in the normal probability state and the non-advantageous game state as the specific result. When the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, and to enter the variable start area in the high probability state and the advantageous game state When the first specific game is executed with the result of the determination based on the specific result being executed, and the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, The specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the first specific game,
The second specific effect mode setting means is configured to execute the first specific game based on the result of the determination based on entering the variable start area in the high probability state and the advantageous game state as the specific result, When the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the first specific game,
The specific effect mode is an effect after the first specific game in which the determination result based on the entry into the specific start area in the normal probability state and the non-advantageous game state becomes the specific result. When set as a mode, while notifying the high probability state and the advantageous gaming state, the determination based on the ball entering the variable starting area in the high probability state or the normal probability state and the advantageous gaming state When the result is set as an effect mode after the first specific game executed as the specific result, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of being in the high probability state and the advantageous game state. And

9-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
Satisfaction of judgment conditions (game ball entering the first start opening 20 when the number of special figure 1 hold is less than 4 or game ball second start opening 22 when the number of special figure 2 hold is less than 4 Game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (a jackpot game) capable of acquiring a game medium (a game ball) when a result of a determination (a jackpot determination) made based on the (entrance ball) becomes a specific result (a jackpot) Substrate 80),
A gaming machine comprising a production control means (sub-control board 90) capable of performing production in a predetermined production mode,
The game control means includes
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state,
The production control means includes
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the normal probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. As a production mode after the specific game, a first specific production mode setting means (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4321) for setting a specific production mode (space mode) different from the normal production mode (normal production mode); ,
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. Second specific effect mode setting means for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the specific game (effect control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4321);
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the specific game is executed. And third specific effect mode setting means (the effect control microcomputer 91 performing step S4321) for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the specific game.

9-2-2. Invention B2
A gaming machine according to Invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
A game area where game balls can flow down (game area 3);
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the gaming area,
The determination condition includes that a game ball enters the start area,
The start area includes a first start area (first start port 20) and a second start area (first start area) that can be in a closed state or an open state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the closed state. 2 starting port 22),
The game control means is capable of controlling a game in a non-advantageous game state (non-short-time state) or an advantageous game state (short-time state) in which the second starting area is more likely to be in the open state than the non-advantageous game state.
In the non-advantageous gaming state, the first starting area is easier to enter than the second starting area,
In the advantageous gaming state, the second starting area is easier to enter than the first starting area,
The first specific effect mode setting means is configured to execute the specific game with the result of the determination based on entering the first starting area in the normal probability state and the non-favorable game state as the specific result. In the case, the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game,
The second specific effect mode setting means is configured to execute the specific game when the result of the determination based on the ball entering the second start area in the high probability state and the advantageous game state becomes the specific result. The specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game on the condition that the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the specific game is executed,
The third specific effect mode setting means is configured to execute the specific game when the determination result based on the ball entering the second start area in the high probability state and the advantageous game state becomes the specific result. The specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game on condition that the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the specific game is executed. To do.

9-3-1. Invention C
A gaming machine according to invention C is
Satisfaction of judgment conditions (game ball entering the first start opening 20 when the number of special figure 1 hold is less than 4 or game ball second start opening 22 when the number of special figure 2 hold is less than 4 Game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (a jackpot game) capable of acquiring a game medium (a game ball) when a result of a determination (a jackpot determination) made based on the (entrance ball) becomes a specific result (a jackpot) Substrate 80),
A gaming machine comprising a production control means (sub-control board 90) capable of performing production in a predetermined production mode,
The game control means includes
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state,
The production control means includes
Even if the determination result is the specific result and the specific game is executed, and the game is controlled in the normal probability state or the high probability state after the specific game, As the production mode after the specific game is executed, a specific production mode (space mode) different from the normal normal production mode (normal production mode) can be set.
When the specific effect mode is set as an effect mode after the specific game executed as the specific result when the effect is executed in the normal effect mode, the game is played in the high probability state. While notifying that it is being controlled, when the production mode is set as the production mode after the specific game executed as the specific result when the production is being executed in the specific production mode, the high probability state It is characterized by suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled at.

9-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to the invention D1 is
Satisfaction of start conditions (game ball entering the first start port 20 when the number of reserved figure 1 is less than 4 or game ball entering the second start port 22 when the number of reserved figure 2 is less than 4 Entry) allows variable display of identification information (special symbol, production symbol)
When a specific result (a jackpot symbol, a jackpot effect symbol) is derived by the variable display, a special game (a jackpot game) that can acquire a predetermined game medium (game ball) is executed,
When the special game is executed, an advantageous game state (high probability short time, low probability short time) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state can be set as the game state after the special game A game machine
After the advantageous gaming state is set, the advantageous gaming state is continued until the identification information is variably displayed a predetermined number (100 times) without deriving the specific result, and the identification information of the predetermined number of times is obtained. A first game control means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs steps S1204 and S1206) that switches from the advantageous game state to the normal game state by performing variable display of
Second game control means capable of continuing the advantageous gaming state after the variable display of the identification information is performed the predetermined number of times without the specific result being derived after the advantageous gaming state is set. (Game control microcomputer 81 for performing steps S1204 and S1206);
Display control means (sub-control board 90, image control board 100) for displaying an image on a display means (image display device 7) capable of displaying an image,
The display control means includes
The first image (remaining number of times number image G23) can be displayed when the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the first game control means, and the variable display of the identification information is executed. First display control means for changing the display mode of the first image (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4307 and step S4321),
When the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the second game control means, unlike the first image, the specific result is not derived after the advantageous game state is set. A second display control means (step S <b> 22) that can display the second image (effect mode continuation confirmed image G <b> 22) that suggests that the advantageous gaming state can be continued after the variable display of the identification information has been performed the predetermined number of times. And an effect control microcomputer 91) for performing S4307 and step S4321.

9-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to the invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D1,
When the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the second game control means, the identification information is variably displayed the predetermined number of times without the specific result being derived after the advantageous game state is set. The first image can be displayed until it is performed, the display mode of the first image is changed on the condition that the variable display of the identification information is executed, and from the first image when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied The image display apparatus further includes third display control means for switching to the second image (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4308).

9-4-3. Invention D3
A gaming machine according to the invention D3,
A gaming machine according to invention D2,
The second display control unit and the third display control unit do not change the display mode of the second image when a variable display of the identification information is executed while the second image is displayed. It is characterized by that.

9-4-4. Invention D4
A gaming machine according to the invention D4,
A gaming machine according to invention D2 or D3,
The first display control means and the third display control means are capable of executing a specific effect as to whether the advantageous gaming state continues or ends in the advantageous gaming state,
The first display control means can erase the first image in response to the end of the specific effect,
The third display control means can switch from the first image to the second image in response to the end of the specific effect.

9-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to the invention E1 is
Satisfaction of start conditions (game ball entering the first start port 20 when the number of reserved figure 1 is less than 4 or game ball entering the second start port 22 when the number of reserved figure 2 is less than 4 By entering the ball, the symbol display means (special symbol display 41, image display device 7) can execute variable display of symbols (special symbol, production symbol),
When the design of a specific aspect (a jackpot symbol, a jackpot effect symbol) is derived with the variable display, a special game (a jackpot game) that can acquire a predetermined game medium (game ball) is executed,
When the special game is executed, after the special game, the game is played in the first game state (low probability short time) or in the second game state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. A controllable gaming machine,
As a production mode when the symbol variable display is performed, a normal normal production mode (normal production mode), a high expectation production suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the second gaming state Mode (space mode) or low expectation effect mode (sky mode, mountain mode) that suggests that the game is less likely to be controlled in the second gaming state than the high expectation effect mode Possible production mode setting means (production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4321),
The special game includes a first special game (16R jackpot game) and a second special game (2R jackpot game, 6R jackpot game) that is more difficult to acquire game media than the first special game. ,
After the first special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state after the first special game and the game may be controlled in the second game state,
After the second special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state after the second special game and the game may be controlled in the second game state.
The production mode setting means includes:
When the symbol of the specific mode is derived and the first special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the first special game. Is controlled, a high expectation effect mode means capable of setting the high expectation effect mode as an effect mode after the first special game (the effect control microcomputer 91 performing step S4321),
When the symbol of the specific mode is derived and the second special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the second special game. Even if controlled, it has low expectation effect mode means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) capable of setting the low expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the second special game. Features.

9-5-2. Invention E2
The gaming machine according to the invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
The low anticipation effect mode includes at least a first low anticipation effect mode (mountain mode) and a second low anticipation effect mode (empty mode) different from the first low anticipation effect mode.
When the first low expectation degree effect mode is set when the high expectation degree effect mode setting means is controlled in the second gaming state, the predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied, While it is possible to set from the first low expectation degree effect mode to the high expectation degree effect mode, when the second low expectation degree effect mode is set, from the second low expectation degree effect mode to the high expectation degree effect mode The setting to the mode is limited.

9-5-3. Invention E3
A gaming machine according to the invention E3,
A gaming machine according to invention E2,
In addition to the first gaming state and the second gaming state, a normal normal gaming state is provided which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
While the first game state is controlled, the normal game state is set by performing variable display of the symbols a predetermined number of times without executing the special game, while the second game is set. When the state is controlled, it is possible to control in the second gaming state even after the predetermined number of times the variable display of the symbol is performed without the special game being executed,
When the first low expectation degree effect mode or the second low expectation degree effect mode is set while being controlled in the first gaming state, the normal gaming state is set, Normal effect mode setting means for setting the normal effect mode instead of the first low expectation effect mode or the second low expectation effect mode;
The predetermined mode transition condition includes that, when controlled in the second gaming state, the predetermined number of the symbols are variably displayed without the special game being executed. It is characterized by.

9-5-4. Invention E4
A gaming machine according to the invention E4,
A gaming machine according to the invention E3,
A game area where game balls can flow down (game area 3);
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the gaming area,
The start condition includes a game ball entering the start area,
The start area includes a first start area (first start port 20) and a second start area (first start area) that can be in a closed state or an open state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the closed state. 2 starting port 22),
The game can be controlled in a non-specific game state (non-time-short state) or a specific game state (time-short state) in which the second starting area is more likely to be in the open state than the non-specific game state,
The game can be controlled in a normal probability state or in a high probability state where the probability of the design of the specific mode being derived from the normal probability state is high,
The first gaming state is the normal probability state and the specific gaming state,
The second gaming state is the high probability state and the specific gaming state,
The normal gaming state is the normal probability state and the non-specific gaming state,
In the non-specific gaming state, the first start area is easier to enter than the second start area,
In the specific gaming state, the second starting area is easier to enter than the first starting area,
The low expectation degree production mode means is:
In the normal performance mode, the performance after the second special game is performed by deriving the symbol of the specific mode by the variable display of the symbol performed based on the entry into the first starting area. The first low expectation degree production mode can be set as a mode,
After the second special game performed in the high expectation effect mode, when the symbol of the specific mode is derived by the variable display of the symbol performed based on the entry to the second starting area. The second low expectation degree effect mode can be set as the effect mode.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display part 20 ... 1st starting port 22 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... Electric Chu 30 ... Grand prize opening 31 ... Grand prize device 63 ... Production button 64 ... Production grip 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 82 ... CPU
83 ... ROM
84 ... RAM
91 ... Production control microcomputer 92 ... CPU
93 ... ROM
94 ... RAM
100: Image control board

Claims (1)

A game control means capable of executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game medium when a result of the determination made based on establishment of the determination condition is a specific result;
An effect control means capable of executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode,
The game control means includes
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state,
The production control means includes
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the normal probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. A first specific effect mode setting means for setting a specific effect mode different from the normal effect mode as an effect mode after the specific game;
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. A second specific effect mode setting means for setting the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the specific game;
When the specific game is executed with the result of the determination in the high probability state being the specific result, the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the specific game is executed. A gaming machine comprising: a third specific effect mode setting means for setting the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the specific game.