JP2018079336A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suppressing reduction in amusement of games.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game state control means capable of setting a game state to one of a plurality of game states such as a low probability low base game state and a normal game state; and presentation performance means capable of setting a presentation mode for performing a prescribed presentation. When a specific presentation mode is set in association with a change in a game state by the game state control means, the specific presentation mode may be set without accompanying a change in the game state by the game state control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

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. In addition, a game is played in various game states such as a game state advantageous to the player and an unfavorable game state (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game entertainment is improved by setting different production modes as the gaming state changes.

JP, 2006-67682, A

  However, there is still room for improvement with regard to gaming machines that perform effects in the effect mode in order to improve the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Gaming state control means capable of being set to any one of a plurality of gaming states;
An effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect,
The production execution means
A specific production mode may be set as the production mode,
There is a case where the specific effect mode is set in accordance with the change of the game state by the game state control means and a case where the specific effect mode is set without the change of the game state by the game state control means. It is characterized by that.

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

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the movable board body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the movable board body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the movable board body. It is a front view of indicator. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a game control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a production control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows general figure relevant determination information, (B) is a table | surface which shows special figure relevant determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a first jackpot determination table, (B) is a second jackpot determination table, (C) is a 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 1st prefetch determination table. It is a 2nd prefetch determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, (B) is a game state setting table, and (C) is a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a demo animation, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a setting screen. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the 1st normal background image, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd normal background image, (C) shows an example of the 3rd normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability change, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time reduction. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a round effect, (C) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot ending effect. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure change effect of a reach-less lose. It is a figure showing an example until it becomes reach after a special figure change production starts. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of a movable body effect. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation change notice. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of a game control 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 1 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 effect control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a figure showing an example of a special background image. It is a block diagram explaining a game flow. It is the table | surface showing the detail of the start condition which concerns on special mode, and an end condition. It is a figure showing the specific example by which special effect mode is set when the 1st start condition is satisfied. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special effect mode set by establishment of 1st start conditions is complete | finished by establishment of 1st end conditions. It is a figure showing the specific example in which special production mode is set when the 2nd start conditions are satisfied. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special effect mode set by satisfaction of 2nd start conditions is complete | finished by satisfaction of 1st end conditions. It is a figure showing the specific example by which special effect mode is set when the 3rd start condition is satisfied. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special effect mode set by satisfaction of 3rd start conditions is complete | finished by satisfaction of 2nd end conditions. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. 52 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, showing a continuation of FIG. 51. FIG.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention which is a premise of a characteristic part of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In the following, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. for the symbols or signs are omitted or abbreviated by writing symbols or signs that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, “front” refers to a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rearward” refers to a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

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

  The outer peripheral shape of the outer frame 21, the inner frame, and the front door 23 are substantially the same when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

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

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

  In addition, an upper plate 34 that largely protrudes forward and a lower plate 35 that is disposed directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m. In the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, a first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operation portion of the first effect button 40k is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34, a supply ball storage hole 34 </ b> A for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72 k is formed so as to avoid the first effect button device 40. The upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

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

  Note that the position and number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1.

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

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

  The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail is suitable for the game balls that enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the gate 13, the grand winning port 14, and the like. The route that leads to

  A general winning device 10 </ b> D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6. In the general winning device 10D, a general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can be entered. When game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 10 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

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

  Note that a warp portion 61w is formed from the left side portion to the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61 to allow the game ball to pass inside. The entrance to the warp portion 61 w is formed on the left side of the center decorative body 61. The game balls that have entered the warp section 61w exit from the exit through the inside of the warp section 61w. A stage 61S on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. A lower guiding portion 61y that guides the game ball downward is provided at the tip of the stage 61S. A first start port 11 is provided directly below the lower guiding portion 61y.

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

  The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end face is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the second start port 12 is opened to allow entry. Specifically, a vertical portion standing at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is received and guided to the second start port 12 from the horizontal portion. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

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

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

  The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member made of a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big prize opening 14. A horizontal rotation shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees so that the upper end of the AT opening / closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so as to be able to enter the ball. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Note that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  Further, the upper surface of the game area 6 is formed obliquely downward to the left below the winning device 14D, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the game area 6 (front surface of the game board 1). Projecting forward. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow toward the second start port 12, but basically cannot enter the first start port 11.

  The first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 14, and the game ball entering the general winning port 10 and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are summarized as follows. This is collectively referred to as “winning” to the second start opening 12, the big winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side and a right game area 6B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the left-handed game ball is fired is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the right-handed game ball is fired. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured with a number of game nails (not shown).

  A first start port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 12, a gate 13, and a special winning port 14 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim to win the gate 13, the second starting port 12, or the big winning port 14 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right.

  In addition, two out ports 19 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game region 6 but did not win any of the game ports 6 to the outside of the game region 6 are provided substantially at the bottom of the game region 6. Yes. In addition, the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

  Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described. The board effect unit EU is a unit composed of a plurality of devices mainly performing effects. An image display device 50 and a panel movable device 55 are attached to the panel effect unit EU.

  The image display device 50 includes a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a that can display a 3D image.

  The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The panel movable body 55k includes a horizontally long and plate-like lifting member 55k2 that is maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center in the left-right direction of the lifting member 55k2. The board movable body 55k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is positioned slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. Therefore, only a part of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is arranged so as to be visible from the player (see FIG. 3A). And the board movable body 55k can descend | fall from the initial position to the predetermined | prescribed operating position as a whole, can raise from the operating position, and can return to an initial position (refer FIG. 3 (B)). The predetermined operation position is a position where the movable board body 55k is positioned substantially at the center of the opening 1A in front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be set as appropriate, and the board movable body 55k can be set at a position above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. Good.

  In addition, the rotation member 55k1 can rotate around a rotation shaft provided at the center (see FIG. 3C). The rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the movable panel body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the display devices 8 arranged on the right side (portion other than the game area 6) of the game area 6 formed at the front surface of the game board 1 at the right side of the center in the vertical direction will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices include a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2"). A special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying and a general figure display 82 for variably displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common figure"). In addition, the display devices include a special figure 1 hold indicator 83a for displaying a later-described special figure 1 hold number and a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying a later-described special figure 2 hold number.

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

  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. The special figure (stop special figure) displayed in a stopped state is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the variable display result. When the special figure that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined special figure, a big hit game with the opening of the special winning opening 14 is performed.

  The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, it will be the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left, such as “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■: unlit). An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is turned on as “■■■■■■■ □” finally. This lighting mode is a losing symbol and represents losing. 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 PY1, even if a game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, special drawing lottery and variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately. Specifically, this is a case where a winning of the game ball is made to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, the right to execute special drawing lottery and special drawing variable display based on the winning is reserved. This reserved right is called "special drawing hold".

  The special figure hold includes “Special figure 1 hold” representing the right to execute the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning at the first start opening 11 and the variable display of the special figure 1, and the second start opening. There are special drawing 2 lottery reserved based on the winning of 12 and “special drawing 2 hold” indicating the right to execute variable display of special drawing 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lotteries and the right to execute the variable display of special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the reserved special figure 2 lottery and the number of rights to execute the variable display of special figure 2.

  Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs. By turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold, The number of FIG. 1 hold and special figure 2 hold is displayed. In the following, the number of special figure 1 hold is referred to as “special figure 1 hold number (U1)”, and the number of special figure 2 hold number is referred to as “special figure 2 hold number (U2)”. In addition, “special figure 1 hold number” and “special figure 2 hold number” are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. Furthermore, the “special figure 1 hold indicator 83a” and the “special figure 2 hold indicator 83b” are collectively referred to as a “special figure hold indicator 83”.

  In addition, the variable display of the normal map is executed when a general map lottery triggered by the passage of the gate 13 of the game ball is performed. And the variable display of a normal map alert | reports the result of a general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the stop map is displayed after the normal map is changed and displayed. The stop-displayed general map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the general-draw lottery derived as the variable display display result. If the stop-displayed common figure is a predetermined specific figure, an auxiliary game with the opening of the second start port 12 is performed.

  The common map indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting state of the general map display 82 represents a general map corresponding to the result of the general map lottery, that is, the result of the general map lottery. When the result of the regular drawing is a win, both LEDs are finally turned on, such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). This lighting mode is a winning symbol and represents a winning symbol. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, only the right LED is lit finally, such as “■ □”. This lighting mode is a losing symbol and represents losing. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably. For example, you may employ | adopt the aspect which turns off all LED as a lose pattern.

  Further, before the usual figure is stopped and displayed, the usual figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. 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). .

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 that performs control (game progress) related to a game capable of obtaining game profits, an effect control board 120 that performs control related to effects according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, In addition, a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls is provided. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, etc. are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

  In addition, special games lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting described later, general figure lottery, universal figure variable display are available for games that can acquire gaming profits to be controlled by the game control board 100. And auxiliary games. Further, the effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special drawing fluctuation effects, hold effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. An operation promotion effect that prompts an operation in an effective period (operation effective period) is included.

  Further, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a sound control circuit 161, and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and a game effect, a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion using an effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.). It is only necessary to be able to control the production.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. Turning on / off the power is switched by ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, a game A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

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

  The game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure storage unit 105. Here, the special figure storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when a game ball is awarded to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, special figure hold can be generated, but when special figure hold is possible, that is, the special figure hold number is When the upper limit is not reached, determination information including various random numbers for performing special drawing lottery or the like is acquired based on the winning. This determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the game ball at the first start port 11 is referred to as “special figure 1 related determination information”, and acquired by winning the game ball at the second start port 12. The determination information is referred to as “special figure 2 related determination information”. The special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as “special map related determination information”.

  The special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105 a in the special figure storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 storage unit. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b in the special figure storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 holding number is set to "4". In addition, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number is set to "4". Note that the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number may be set as appropriate. Further, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number may not be provided.

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

  The various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning port sensor 10a, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning port sensor 14a. .

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

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

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Further, the game control board 100 is connected with display devices 8 (special-purpose display device 81, general-purpose display device 82, and special-purpose display display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the effect control board 120 as the game progresses. The effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game by the game control board 100 (game control content) based on various commands sent from the game control board 100. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 as communication direction regulating means.

  As shown in FIG. 6, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1 according to a program is mounted on the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses on the game control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing effect 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 production ROM 123 may be externally attached. In addition, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command hold storage unit 125 for storing a start winning command.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. Based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display controls are performed. The connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of a signal from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. . Further, the image control board 140 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM (Video) that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, or the like. Random Access Memory (146) and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a design, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as a background image).

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

  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 game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. Is output.

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

  The effect control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as an input unit and various actuators serving as a drive source via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The effect control board 120 receives signals output from various sensors. The effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

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

  Note that the type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The lifting member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub drive board 162. . Hereinafter, the operations of “the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2” may be collectively referred to as “the operation of the panel movable body 55k”. In addition, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as “rotating, lowering or raising the movable panel body 55k”.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive board 162 based on a command received from the game control board 100 or the like. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 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 53, and the frame lamp 53 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the sub drive board 162 as a board. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like and operation control of the panel movable body 55k. 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. Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

3-1. Games related to general plans First, the games related to general plans will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a lottery drawing when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general map lottery is performed, the general map display 82 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. In addition, the losing symbol of the ordinary figure is also referred to as “losing ordinary figure” in order to distinguish it from the losing symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as “establishment of the general variable start condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 obtains the general map-related determination information when the general map variable start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable map variable display, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 7A, the common figure related determination information to be acquired includes a normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using, for example, a winning determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table). 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit or lose. 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 map is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal map. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Universal map variation pattern determination / universal map variable display The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal map variation pattern using, for example, a universal map variation pattern determination table as 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 usual pattern variation pattern determination table can be 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 normal pattern variation pattern determination table stores one general map variation pattern, which is a result of the general pattern variation pattern determination, for each general map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can vary the normal time variation time in the non-time-short state and the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost figure (losing common figure) is stopped and displayed is determined as a normal figure change pattern in which the normal figure change time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map change time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In the short-time state, the variable display of the general map when the lost map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal pattern change pattern in which the normal map change time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the win symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the usual figure fluctuation pattern is determined such that the usual figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example. In addition, about these usual time fluctuation time, it is possible to change suitably.

  Then, the variable display of the general map of the normal map change time associated with the general map change pattern determined in the general map change pattern determination is performed by the general map display 82. Thus, 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 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal figure, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped (derived) as a display result (result of a common figure lottery).

  Various elements such as elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened, and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 8C, for example, based on the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

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

  In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in the auxiliary game. For example, it is released several times in one auxiliary game, such as opening once and then opening again with an interval of closing once. You may comprise as follows.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs the variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol, a small bonus symbol, and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 1 lottery results include a big hit, a small 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. When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the small winning game is executed, and the game based on the winning is completed. Further, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game or the small hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 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. Further, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game or the small hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  Note that the special figure 2 lottery may also include a small bonus symbol, and the special bonus game may be executed when the special symbol 2 display 81b displays the small bonus symbol. On the contrary, the small winning symbol may be omitted from the special drawing 1 lottery so that the special winning symbol display unit 81a does not stop displaying the small winning symbol.

  Further, in the following, winning a game ball at the first start port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first start condition”, and winning a game ball at the second start port 12 is “establishment of a second start condition”. That's it. 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 addition, the special symbol lost pattern is also referred to as a “special lost symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned common symbol lost pattern.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of such games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting, and jackpot game) by establishing a start condition, The determination information is acquired, and various determinations are performed on the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination performed using the special figure related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is, for example, using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), whether the jackpot is determined (whether the jackpot game is executed), in other words, the jackpot, small It is to determine either winning or losing. The jackpot determination table is used for a jackpot determination table (hereinafter, referred to as a “first jackpot determination table”) used in a jackpot determination based on a winning at the first starting port 11 and a jackpot determination based on a winning at the second starting port 12. There is a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot determination table”). Further, each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the type of the start port further includes a jackpot determination table (a first jackpot determination table for normal probability, a second jackpot determination table for normal probability) used in the normal probability state, and a high probability There are jackpot determination tables (first probability big hit determination table for high probability, second jackpot determination table for high probability) used in the state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the first starting port 11 is won, the variable display of FIG. 1 is executed, and when the second starting port 12 is won, the variable display of FIG. 2 is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the first jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special figure 1 and the second jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special chart 2.

  In each first jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number determination values) are distributed to the jackpot, the jackpot, and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the first jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9A, the high probability first jackpot determination table is set with more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be jackpots than the normal probability first jackpot determination table. In addition, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a small hit is set to be the same in the high probability first jackpot determination table and the normal probability first jackpot determination table.

  In addition, in each second jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, a determination value of a special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the second jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9 (B), the high probability second jackpot determination table is set with more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be jackpots than the normal probability second jackpot determination table.

  It should be noted that the way of distributing the special symbol random number determination values to the jackpot and small win winning probabilities and the determination results of various jackpot determinations can be changed as appropriate. Also, a small hit may be provided in the second big hit determination table. That is, as a special figure, a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, and a lost symbol may be provided.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. The jackpot symbol type can be associated with the jackpot content, in other words, the jackpot component (content advantageous to the player) composed of a game privilege given to the player.

  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 starter (first starter 11 / second starter 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. 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 symbol of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol type of special figure 2 can be set as appropriate. For example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9C, the jackpot symbol of special figure 1 The jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol C are provided, and the jackpot symbol D, the jackpot symbol E, and the jackpot symbol F are provided as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2. Can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9C, 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. ing. Note that the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination determines whether or not to generate reach in a special figure variation effect described later, for example, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 9D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is to be.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated).

  As shown in FIG. 9D, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” may be different between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. Is possible. 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".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment / Special figure variable display Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is a special symbol fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 11, for example, when the result of big hit determination is big hit, small hit or lost. Using the pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table), the fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display (special figure fluctuation pattern) is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a judgment target, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is possible to associate with a type (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 10) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable figure of special figure 2. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure 1 used in time-short state. There is a fluctuation pattern determination table (temporal special chart 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, and a reach determination result. In other words, the non-short-time special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the short-time special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table are respectively used for the jackpot symbol A, for the jackpot symbol B, C, for the small jackpot, for reach with loss, and without reach There is for lost. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table are respectively used for jackpot symbol D, jackpot symbol E and F, for reach loss, and for non-reach loss. is there.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless lose associated with the gaming state can be associated with the special figure 1 holding number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reachless lose associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 2 holding number. Specifically, 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. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 performs variable display of the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the special symbol variable display, the next special symbol variable display is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. The In addition, if the special symbol variable display, if the small hit symbol is stopped as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery), the next special symbol variable display is not immediately performed, and the small bonus game is subsequently Executed.

  In addition, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the third column from the right in the tables of FIGS. Here, typical effects constituting the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

  There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle effects as effects constituting the flow of special figure fluctuation effects.

  Normal fluctuations indicate that the effect symbols that were displayed in a stopped state began to fluctuate, and that each individual symbol that made up each effect symbol was variably displayed at a high speed to the extent that it was difficult to recognize, and that the special symbol variable display was started. It is a production to do. And, the special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation) related to the lossless reach fluctuation, and the part until the reach is established (determined) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs It may consist of.

  The N reach is immediately after the reach is established (determined) through normal fluctuations, for example, in the state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the reach is temporarily stopped. It is an effect that the design symbol decelerates and fluctuates at a lower speed than the normal variation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that varies at the low speed stops. In the case of losing, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. When the special figure variation effect is not completed at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol is changed again at high speed, and the reach is maintained to be changed from N reach to L reach or SP reach (switched).

  The L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the N reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and a predetermined position (for example, a left effect symbol EZ1 described later is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 50a and a right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed). In the state moved to the upper right part of the unit 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach exclusive image (the L-reach exclusive video is played). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the contents of the L reach, a scene where the main character performs special training in order to acquire a special technique is displayed (a video for special training flows on the display unit 50a).

  The SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbol constituting the reach is reduced and a predetermined position (for example, a left effect symbol EZ1 described later is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 50a and a right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed). In the state moved to the upper right part of the unit 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach exclusive image (the SP reach dedicated video flows). The SP reach is performed for a longer time than the L reach. In the SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the effect of the SP reach, a scene in which the team A to which the hero character belongs and the team B to which the hero's rival belongs is displayed is displayed (a video image of the game flows on the display unit 50a).

  The battle effect is an effect that can be executed after reaching in the short-time state, and is an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in the battle 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 EZ1 is in the upper left of the display unit 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is in the display unit 50a). In the state moved to (upper right), the background image dedicated to the battle effect is switched (the video dedicated to the battle effect flows). In battle effects, 3DCG images are mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the effect of the SP reach, a scene in which the team A to which the hero character belongs and the team B to which the hero's rival belongs is displayed is displayed (a video image of the game flows on the display unit 50a).

  In the “reach maintained state” in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects, the display symbols 50a include the effect symbols that constitute the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects. In addition to the state that can be visually recognized, for example, it is assumed that the effect symbols constituting the reach for a predetermined period in relation to a dedicated background image include a state where it is difficult to visually recognize or cannot be visually recognized from the display unit 50a. Further, the effects of the normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effects constituting the special figure changing effect are not limited to these, and can be appropriately added or reduced.

  Also, as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. 10 to 11, the special figure variation pattern is given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure variation production. There is. And, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is collectively called “big hit fluctuation”, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to small hit is “small hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss is generically called “loss fluctuation”. Sometimes.

  Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot determination result is “SP reach fluctuation”, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L reach fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation is in N reach. Special figure fluctuation patterns that end the production may be collectively referred to as “N reach fluctuation”. Further, the loss variation with reach is referred to as “loss variation with reach”, and the loss variation without reach may be collectively referred to as “normal loss variation”.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Before the jackpot determination is made, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a pre-reading determination using, for example, a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIGS. The look-ahead determination table indicates the type of start opening (first start opening 11 / second start opening 12) related to the start winning, in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed according to the start winning (special drawing 1 / special drawing). 2). In other words, the pre-reading determination table wins the first start port 11 and wins the first pre-read determination table (FIG. 12) when the variable display shown in FIG. And a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) when variable display of 2 is performed. Note that the prefetch determination performed based on the first prefetch determination table is also referred to as “first prefetch determination”, and the prefetch determination performed based on the second prefetch determination table is also referred to as “second prefetch determination”.

  The prefetch determination table can also be associated with a gaming state (normal gaming state / high probability high base gaming state / low probability high base gaming state) described later. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state (a normal game state pre-read determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game). A state prefetch determination table) and a prefetch determination table (low probability high base gaming state prefetch determination table) used in the low probability high base gaming state.

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

  It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the start winning is specified by the prefetch determination using the prefetch determination table shown in FIGS. That is, before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning is performed, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the prefetch determination result. And the prefetch determination result including the information regarding the special figure variation pattern is associated with the start winning command. Note that what information is specified as the prefetch determination result can be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 81 performs variable display of the special figure. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of special symbol lottery) in the special symbol variable display, the next special symbol variable display is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. In addition, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of special symbol lottery) in the special symbol variable display, the next special symbol is not variablely displayed, and the small bonus game is subsequently executed. The Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game

  The jackpot game consists of multiple round games with opening and closing of the grand prize winning opening 14, the opening from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (also referred to as OP), and the final round game Ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game until the end of the jackpot game. 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.

  Note that it is possible not to provide OP or ED. 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 also referred to as “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is also referred to as “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. One or more types of jackpot games can be set, and a jackpot game control table is set for each type of jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game control table, elements constituting the jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) are stored. The jackpot game component includes the number of round games, the number of times the big prize opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big prize opening where each opening is performed, and the time for closing until the next opening. (Closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), and the like. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the jackpot game using, for example, a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. That is, it is possible to set the type of jackpot game and the jackpot game component for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 14A will be described.

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

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

  In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol D (hereinafter also referred to as “third jackpot game”), the round game is played 16 times. In each round game from 1R to 16R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third big hit game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third big hit game.

  In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbols E and F (hereinafter also referred to as “fourth jackpot game”), the round game is played four times. In each round game from 1R to 4R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

  In each round game, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the big prize opening sensor 14a, even if the maximum opening time of the big prize opening 14 has not passed, The winning hole 14 is closed and the round game is finished. Further, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, which type of jackpot game is executed may be determined by the type of jackpot symbol, for example. Also, for example, when a device that can be distributed to two winning holes is provided in the gaming area 6, and only one jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed when winning one winning hole, the other winning hole is won. Any one of the jackpot game consisting of more than a predetermined number of round games and the jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state that can be controlled by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot gaming state in which a jackpot game involving the opening of the jackpot 14 is being executed, and a non-jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot game is not being executed. The non-hit gaming state includes a normal gaming state that is a basic gaming state and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Factors that are “advantageous to the player” relating to this specific gaming state include the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second start port 12. That is, the probability of winning a jackpot and the ease of opening the second start port 12 can be associated with a specific gaming state.

  The advantage of the jackpot winning probability to the player is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and it is easier to win the jackpot. The ease of opening the second start port 12 is advantageous to the player because the ease of opening the second start port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the second start port 12 is opened per unit time. It means that time will be longer.

  As the specific game state, only the jackpot winning probability and the opening time per unit time of the second start port 12 are advantageous to the player, and only the jackpot winning probability is advantageous to the player. Only the second specific gaming state and the opening time per unit time of the second start port 12 can set three types of third specific gaming states that are advantageous to the player. In addition, it is possible to mount a part of the three types of specific game states without mounting all of these three types of specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  Here, as a local gaming state focusing on the jackpot winning probability, a state where the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the player is advantageous to the player with respect to the jackpot winning probability is referred to as a “high probability state”. On the other hand, the jackpot winning probability is a normal probability in the normal gaming state, and a state where the jackpot winning probability is not advantageous to the player is referred to as a “normal probability state”.

  Further, as a local gaming state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state, and the second starting port 12 A state where the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is referred to as a “short-time state”. On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state where the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is referred to as “non-time-saving”. State.

  Here, the non-time-short state and the time-short state will be described in detail. As described above, the time-short state has a longer open time of the electric chew 12D per unit time than the non-time-short state. That is, the time-short state is a state in which the second start port 12 is more easily awarded than the non-time-short state. Here, a specific method for facilitating winning in the second start port 12 in the time-saving state rather than the non-time-saving state will be described.

  For example, by setting the time reduction state to a state in which the normal time fluctuation time is likely to be shorter than the non-time reduction state, it is possible to make it easier for the second start port 12 to win a prize in the time reduction state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time reduction state, the normal time fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state. To be determined. As a result, the number of executions of the regular drawing lottery per unit time increases in the shorter time state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-short-time state and the short-time state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time Since the number of executions is large, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

  Further, by setting the time-short state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to easily win the second start port 12 in the time-short state. . For example, as described above, in the non-short-time state, the electric chew 12D is opened for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination is the same as the normal variation time, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time will be equal. Since the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

  Furthermore, by making the time-short state easier to be determined as a win in the hit determination than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to easily win the second start port 12 in the time-short state. For example, as described above, in the non-short-time state, it is determined that the hit is determined with a probability of 6600/65536, whereas in the time-short state, it is determined that the hit is determined with a probability of 59936/65536. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time of the electric Chu 12D and the usual fluctuation time in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination is high. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the open time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

  As described above, in the short-time state, it is easier to win the win than the non-time-short state, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. When the three conditions are satisfied, in the time-short state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-short state, and the winning to the second start port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called “base”, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, in the short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. In other words, it can be said that the time reduction state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time reduction state.

  In the time-short state, all the three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second start port 12 may not be satisfied, but only some of the conditions may be satisfied. Finally, in the short-time state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-short state, and it is only necessary that the winning to the second start port 12 becomes easy.

  Also, in the short-time state, the special-figure variable display per unit time is executed less frequently, for example, by making it easier to select a special-figure fluctuation pattern with a shorter special-figure fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. You may make it the average of figure fluctuation time become low. As a result, in the short-time state, the pace at which the special figure hold is digested becomes faster, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as the special figure holding) at the start port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In the following description, the first specific gaming state is referred to as “high probability high base gaming state”, and the second specific gaming state is referred to as “high probability low in association with the content of the advantage for the player for each specific gaming state. The “base gaming state” and the third specific gaming state are also referred to as “low probability high base gaming state”. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as “low probability low base gaming state”.

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

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in the low probability low base gaming state, the low probability high base gaming state, the high probability low base gaming state, the high probability high base gaming state, and the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained, so the jackpot game state can also be said to be a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be referred to as “advantageous gaming state” which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In addition, when the small hit game is being executed, the special winning opening 14 is opened and a game ball can be acquired, so that the state where the small hit game is being executed can also be included in the advantageous game state. .

  The high probability high base gaming state and the high probability low base gaming state are advantageous to the player over the low probability low base gaming state in that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. It is. Further, the high probability high base gaming state and the low probability high base gaming state are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-short state. A gaming state. Furthermore, in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the big winning opening 14 having more prize balls than the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 is opened. The small hit gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state.

  Also, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is set first. The jackpot game state is set by performing a stop display of the jackpot symbol. Further, the small hit gaming state is set by performing stop display of the small hit symbol. On the other hand, the specific game state is set by winning a jackpot game and executing a jackpot game. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be described.

3-5. Setting of a specific gaming state The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific gaming state as the jackpot game ends. In other words, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and advanced in a specific game state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, the specific gaming state can be continued until the next jackpot is won. In addition, the period during which the specific gaming state can be continued can be limited.

  When the duration of the specific gaming state is limited, the specific gaming state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is satisfied. Then, when the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state can be set. For the high probability high base gaming state, when the end condition is satisfied, the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability low base gaming state may be set. In this case, the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state may be continued until the next jackpot is won. Also, the same or different end condition may be provided for the newly set low probability high base game state or high probability low base game state, and the normal game state may be set when the end condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the end condition for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the end condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, the number of executions of the special figure variable display is not limited, and the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls fired after the jackpot game, the number of passes to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state The derivation of the result of termination in the lottery for determination can be set as the termination condition. Furthermore, these elements may be set alone as the end condition, or may be set in combination.

  These end conditions may be set the same for all the specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or may be set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You may do it. Furthermore, the end condition may be different for each specific gaming state.

  Further, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, if the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 14B, the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol D, or jackpot symbol E is high after the jackpot game ends. The game may be controlled in the high probability base gaming state. Here, the high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a big hit is won without setting an end condition. Further, the game may be controlled in the low probability high base gaming state after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol F is finished. Here, an end condition is provided for the low probability high base game state, and the special condition variable display can be set to 100 times as the end condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited thereto.

  Focusing on the jackpot gaming profit, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also referred to as “high probability jackpot”. Furthermore, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game is also referred to as “probability jackpot”. In addition, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a normal probability state and a short time state after a big jackpot game is also referred to as a “short time jackpot”.

3-6. Next, the small hit game will be described. The small hit game consists of an open game with opening and closing of the big prize opening 14, an opening from the start of the small hit game until the start of the first open game (also expressed as OP), and the final open game. And the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end to the end of the small hit game. Each open game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous open game, and ends with the start of the next open game or the start of the ending. Note that OP and ED can be omitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the small hit game using the small hit game control table. One or more types of small hit games can be set, and a small hit game control table is set for each type of small hit game.

  In the small hit game control table, elements constituting the small hit game (small hit game constituent elements) are stored. The small hit game components include the number of open games, the type and opening time of each winning game and the opening time (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time) ), And ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the small hit game using, for example, a small hit game control table as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, it is possible to set the type of the small hit game and the small hit game component for the small hit game.

  In the small hit game shown in FIG. 14C, the open game is played twice. In each open game, the big prize opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds. In addition, the closing time of the big prize opening 14 between each open game is 2.0 seconds. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 1.0 second from the start of the small hit game to the start of the first open game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big prize opening 14 is maintained for 1.0 second from the end of the last open game to the end of the small hit game.

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

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

  In the customer waiting effect mode, a special variable display is performed in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” and “high probability high base gaming state”. It is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and indicates a standby state in which special figure variable display is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for sounds output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display unit 50a, and frequency settings for effects to be executed. It should be noted that setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demo video G100.

  The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “low probability low base game state” and indicates the normal game state. Further, a plurality of lower-order effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode can be provided. For example, as the effect mode of the lower hierarchy belonging to the normal effect mode, the first normal effect mode in which the background image (FIG. 16A: first normal background image G111) representing the city view is displayed on the display unit 50a. Second background effect mode in which a background image representing the ground of the baseball field (FIG. 16B: second normal background image G112) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a background image representing the inside of the restaurant on the display unit 50a ( FIG. 16C: a third normal effect mode in which the third normal background image G113) is displayed can be provided. In the following, the effect mode of the lower hierarchy belonging to the effect mode is also referred to as “effect stage”.

  As described above, when a plurality of effect stages belonging to the normal effect mode are provided, the effect stages can be sequentially switched when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, as the switching condition, it is possible to set that the special figure variable effect is performed once or a plurality of times without winning a jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it can be set that a specific effect such as a special figure change effect based on the SP reach change is executed.

  As will be described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation effect, but the special figure fluctuation effect is established for all sections of the special figure fluctuation effect when the reach does not occur, and when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after reach when the reach occurs. The former part is constituted by the above-mentioned “normal fluctuation”.

  When the normal effect mode is set, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are displayed in the preceding part. On the other hand, in the latter part, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal performance mode is displayed. Is displayed.

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

  Further, the normal performance mode may be set even in the “high probability low base game state”, and the normal performance mode may be a performance mode indicating that it is a non-time-short state. Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode that is set only in the “high probability low base game state” and is different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in a low probability low base game state and a high probability low base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “high probability high base game state” and indicates a high probability high base game state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16D, a background image (probability variation background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. Further, in the probability variation effect mode, as in the normal effect mode, the probability variation background image G120 is displayed in the preceding stage of the special figure variation effect. In the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probability variation effect mode is displayed.

  The time reduction mode can be set in the “low probability high base gaming state” or “high probability high base gaming state”, and is either the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state. This is an effect mode indicating that the state is in effect. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16E, a background image (time reduction background image G130) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time reduction BGM is output from the speaker 52. Further, in the time-saving effect mode, the time-shortening background image G130 is displayed in the preceding stage of the special figure changing effect, as in the normal effect mode. In the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time reduction effect mode is displayed.

  The short-time effect mode can be set to an effect mode that is set only in the low probability high base game state and indicates the low probability high base game state.

  In addition, in either or both of the probability variation effect mode and the short-time effect mode, as in the normal effect mode, a plurality of effect stages for the effect mode are further provided, and the effect stage is switched when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. Anyway.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the “hit game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), on the display unit 50a, the opening image G1 that suggests the start of the jackpot game or the right-handed image G2 that prompts the player to “right hit” The jackpot opening effect is displayed. Further, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a round image G3 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of prize balls that have been paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. The displayed round effect is performed. Further, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17C, on the display unit 50a, the ending image G5 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid-out balls are suggested. A jackpot ending effect is displayed in which the total prize ball number image G6 to be displayed is displayed.

  In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are also referred to as “jackpot game effect” as an effect executed in the jackpot game. That is, a jackpot game effect is performed in the jackpot effect mode.

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

  In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a displays a variation of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the change display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. 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. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

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

  First, an effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a and an effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol in the special symbol variation effect executed according to the special symbol variable display will be described. The specific configuration of the effect design can be set as appropriate. For example, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is used as an area for displaying effect symbols, and as shown in FIG. 18A, the display unit 50a is divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction, left side, center, and right side. Each is provided with a left effect symbol area 50a1, a middle effect symbol area 50a2, and a right effect symbol area 50a3. The left effect symbol area 50a1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 mainly when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50a2 and the right effect symbol area 50a3 are areas for mainly displaying the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3. As described above, the effect symbols displayed on the display unit 50a in the special symbol variation effect can be configured by the three effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, a small symbol region 50b can be provided in a section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. When the special figure is variably displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be variably displayed in the small symbol area 50b in accordance with the variable figure special display.

  In FIG. 18A, the left effect symbol area 50a1, the middle effect symbol area 50a2, the right effect symbol area 50a3, and the small symbol area 50b are clearly indicated by a one-dot chain line. It is described to represent the range of the medium effect symbol area 50a2, the right effect symbol area 50a3, and the small symbol area 50b, and is not actually displayed.

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

4-2-1. Normal fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform a normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that variable display of the special figure has started. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol are displayed. When the special symbol variable display is started from the state in which the symbol KZ3 is stopped, the special symbol variable display is not performed, and the special symbol variable display is waited for, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure variation effect is started with the start. Specifically, variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

  Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special figure is terminated without occurrence of reach (special figure). With the stop display), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the losing eyes peculiar to the losing without reach (so-called “separated eyes”).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 18 (D), toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Thus, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 18E, the medium effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position.

  Finally, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up in the horizontal direction at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Confirm (stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at a break, that is, when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are produced as production symbols EZ1 to EZ3. The symbols are stopped at the same time and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped.

  In the example of FIG. 18, when the effect symbols EZ <b> 1 to EZ <b> 3 are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ <b> 1 → right effect symbol EZ <b> 3 → middle effect symbol EZ <b> 2. An aspect is not restricted to this, It can set suitably.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), in the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the special figure is started, and the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Let's start.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the numeral “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the same numeral The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of “5” temporarily stops in parallel in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and reaches (reach occurs or is established). Even if reach is established in the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

  In the example of FIG. 19, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. 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.

  As described above, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation effect in the case of loss without reach and the period from the start of the special figure fluctuation effect in the case where the reach occurs until the reach is established are normal fluctuations.

4-2-2. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. Next, N reach will be specifically described.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 19D, N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 20 (C-1), the medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 20 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, along with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. A stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

  In addition, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at a loss that is characteristic of reach loss, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped, three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed. However, it stops at the same time as the lost pattern peculiar to the loss with reach that is the same as the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped. Note that the contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  When the special figure variation effect is not completed at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol is changed again at high speed, and the reach is maintained to be changed from N reach to L reach or SP reach (switched).

4-2-3. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is higher than the N reach and the L reach, and functions as an effect to make the player expect a big hit. . The established reach is maintained even in the SP reach. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, at the start of the SP reach, the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and the small amount in the display unit 50a. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the symbol area 50b (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display unit 50a).

  Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character appears. As shown in FIG. 21 (B), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character A who is the rival to the main character are confronting each other is displayed. The contents of SP reach consist of a confrontation scene between a baseball pitcher and a batter. Here, the main character is a pitcher and the enemy character A is a batter.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, an image (SP reach start title image) G10 indicating that SP reach is started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G10 is composed of a title image G10a representing the title of the SP reach (“Take Enemy Batter A!” In FIG. 21C) and an effect image G10b that complements the title image G10a. .

  Thereafter, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 22A, the hero character throws the ball to the enemy character A, and the enemy character A starts to swing the bat as shown in FIG. 22B. . Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the ball and the bat approach each other, and a scene in which a confrontation between the main character and the enemy character A is about to be settled is reached. This scene constitutes a branch point (win / branch branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

  After this win-loss branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the big hit (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character A flies away and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 23 (B-1), the main character that screams the enemy character A and strikes on the mound is displayed, and the speaker A predetermined sound effect is output from 52. At this time, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

  In this way, the display of the main character who wins the confrontation and screams and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitutes an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notifying effect). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (C-1), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation) after the winning or losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without performing the jackpot notification effect. In the image G115, as shown in FIG. 23 (A-2), the enemy character A hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 23 (B-2), the main character is discouraged on the mound. Loss notification effect that the video flows is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (C-2), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with a loss. Note that the content of the SP reach is not limited to the content that the characters confront each other in baseball, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure variation effect will be described. When the movable body effect and the operation effect are performed as a part of these effects in the form of being incorporated in the aforementioned SP reach, N reach, or jackpot game effect, and when these effects are performed independently There is. First, the movable body effect will be described.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the special figure variation effect is developed from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), the board moving device 55 is first operated to move the board. The body 55k descends to the operating position in front view and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, the movable board body 55k rises to the standby position, and the movable board apparatus 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed large on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the SP reach is developed. The operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  For example, as described above, when the winning or losing branch point is reached in the SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the second effect button 41k is effective (second effect button operation effective period) occurs, and this second effect button operation effective period As shown in FIG. 25A, an effect that prompts the user to operate the second effect button 41k (second effect button operation promotion effect) is performed.

  In the second effect button operation promotion effect, the second effect button operation promotion image G11 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The second effect button operation promotion image G11 is an image (second operation button image) G11a representing the second effect button 41k and an image (press operation image) representing the operation mode (that is, the press operation) of the second effect button 41k. G11b and an image (operation effective period remaining time image) G11c representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (second effect button operation effective period) related to the operation of the second effect button 41k.

  The second effect button operation effective period remaining time image G11c is composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period. To do. FIG. 25B shows a state in which the third effect button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the sword-type button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big bonus special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), after the second presentation button 41k is pressed in the second presentation button operation effective period, Alternatively, the operation result effect is performed after the remaining time of the operation effective period disappears without the second effect button 41k being operated in the second effect button operation effective period.

  As the operation result effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 25C, the panel movable device 55 is operated, the panel movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, and is held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1. Rotates for a predetermined time. That is, the movable body effect is included in the operation result effect. Further, at this time, an effect image G12 associated with the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed as an operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), the effect image G12 is deleted, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the operation panel effect body ends when the movable board 55k is raised. When the operation result effect ends, a jackpot notification effect is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation), the second effect button 41k is pressed down during the second effect button operation effective period. Or, even if the second effect button 41k is not pressed down and the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period runs out, the operation result effect is not performed and the loss notification effect is performed.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G12, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure variation effect, and can be executed in the jackpot effect.

4-5. Pre-reading effect Next, the pre-reading effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display subject to special figure hold will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect on a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold where a special drawing lottery is not performed based on the result of the prefetch determination at an arbitrary timing of the special figure change effect. is there. The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests the degree of jackpot expectation for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that expects a big hit from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the hold. As an example of the pre-reading effect, there is a hold change notice using a hold effect representing a special figure hold. Here, the hold effect and the hold change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), the holding effect is performed in a holding display area 50c formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section at the lower end of the display unit 50a. The hold display area 50c includes a first area 50c1, a second area 50c2, a third area 50c3, and a fourth area 50c4 obtained by dividing the hold display area 50c into four substantially equally in the left-right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50c, the first area 50c1 to the fourth area 50c4 are provided in order from the left end to the right end.

  In the first area 50c1, the special figure 1 variable display is generated first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold, which occurs first among the reserved special figure 1 hold. A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50c2 to the fourth area 50c4, the second figure is generated second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 hold, and based on the special figure 1 related random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold on which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed second to fourth.

  In the following, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first area 50c1 will be referred to as "the special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1". Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the second area 50c2, the third area 50c3, and the fourth area 50c4 is referred to as “the special figure 1 hold in the hold order 2”, “the hold order 3 Special Figure 1 Hold "and" Special Figure 1 Hold in Hold Order 4 ". That is, the existing special figure 1 hold is referred to as “holding order 1” to “holding order 4” in the order of occurrence.

  Further, the variable display area 50d is formed on the left side of the hold display area 50c. In the fluctuation display area 50d, a fluctuation icon representing the special figure 1 fluctuation display currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the object indicated by the change icon displayed in the change display area 50d is different from the object indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50c. Strictly speaking, it is a “hold effect” corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. Is not included, but the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are related, so in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are collectively referred to as “hold effect”. . Further, the hold icon and the fluctuation icon are collectively referred to as “icon”.

  In FIG. 26A, the hold display area 50c and the fluctuation display area 50d are clearly indicated by a one-dot chain line, but this is shown to represent the ranges of the hold display area 50c and the fluctuation display area 50d. Yes, not actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. In the following description, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 fluctuation display is being performed (the special figure fluctuation production is in progress), and the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is “2”. In this situation, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), in the first area 50c1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the special figure 1 hold currently held (the order of the hold). The hold icon HA2 representing the 1 special figure 1 hold) is displayed, and the special figure 1 hold (holding order 2) generated next to the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA2 in the second area 50c2 (not shown) described above. The hold icon HA3 representing the special figure 1 hold) is displayed. In addition, in the above-described fluctuation display area 50d (not shown), a fluctuation icon HA1 representing the currently executed special figure 1 fluctuation display is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 26B is a normal mode.

  Thus, in the hold effect, the special figure 1 is displayed side by side from the left end of the hold display area 50c in the order in which the hold occurred. That is, the variable display of the special symbol that is being held, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a hold icon. The

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26C, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation icon HA1 representing the special-figure variation display being executed until just before that is erased. When the special symbol variable display (special drawing variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50c1 (not shown) moves to the fluctuation display area 50d (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50c2 (not shown) is not displayed. It moves to the 1st field 50c1 of illustration. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the special symbol variable display corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 hold that is generated first among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is because the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are adapted to the situation in response to the special map variable display to be started next.

  Further, since the hold icon HA2 displayed in the fluctuation display area 50d represents the special figure 1 fluctuation display being executed, it becomes the fluctuation icon HA2 when displayed in the fluctuation display area 50d. That is, as a word before the “icon”, the icon displayed in the hold display area 50c is “hold”, and the icon displayed in the change display area 50d is “change”. In other words, when the start condition of the special symbol variable display is established for the special figure hold indicated by the hold icon when the hold icon is displayed, the special symbol variable display related to the establishment of the start condition is displayed. The corresponding hold icon is displayed as a variable icon. Further, when the icon changes from the hold icon to the change icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the hold display area 50c to the change display area 50d, the icon expands about twice.

  Then, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and a special figure 1 hold is generated from this situation, a new hold is generated according to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold as shown in FIG. The icon HA4 is displayed in the above-described second area 50c2 (not shown).

  By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes the success / failure information and the special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in the normal mode or the special mode based on the success / failure information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the hold icon in a special manner is called “hold change notice”.

  If the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, if a hold change notice is made, the player can have an expectation that he may win a jackpot with a variable display of a special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. . Next, a specific example of the pending change notice will be described. As a specific example of the hold change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon HA4 shown in FIG.

  As one type of hold change notice, a special mode is set immediately after the hold icon is displayed. In other words, a hold change notice is made when a special figure 1 hold occurs (at the time of winning the first start port 11). There is a pending change notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the game ball wins the first starting port 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation shown in FIG. 26 (D)), and the special figure 1 is held. When this occurs, as in the case of FIG. 26E, in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second area 50c2 (not shown).

  Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27B, the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 27B) (holding change notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 27, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in a normal mode for a moment immediately after display. However, the hold icon HA4 may be displayed in a special mode to eliminate the period of display in the normal mode.

  As another type of hold change notice, there is a hold change notice type that becomes a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, a hold change notice is performed when the special figure 1 hold is shifted. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the game ball wins the first starting port 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation shown in FIG. 26 (D)), and the special figure 1 hold is held. As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 28 (B)) is displayed in the second area 50c2 (not shown) as described above in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation icon HA2 representing the special-figure variation display being executed until just before that is erased. Subsequently, when the special symbol variable display (special drawing variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold indicated by the hold icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), it is displayed in the first area 50c1. The hold icon HA3 moves to the fluctuation display area 50d (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50c2 moves to the first area 50c1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50c2 to the first area 50c1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 28D) (holding change notice is performed). ).

  In addition, a plurality of special modes related to the pending change notice can be provided so that the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the type of special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, blue, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is a normal mode, and blue, red, and gold are special modes. And the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon can be set so as to increase in the order of white <blue <red <gold.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the pre-reading effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. For example, an image other than the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a such as a background image, sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and panel movement It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as an operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as an effect mode of the pre-reading effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure change display is started after being executed like the hold change notice by the hold icon HA, the stop display of the effect symbol It is also possible to make an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time when an effect is performed or when a variation display of an effect symbol is started.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the flowchart for controlling the game demonstrated below is an example. And about the some process in a flowchart, in the range which does not produce inconsistency in a process content, an execution order can be changed suitably or it can be performed in parallel.

  In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”.

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

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the common symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information are added 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 normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the game control side timer interruption process (S005) can be executed. The game control timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, from the end of the game control timer interrupt process (S005) to the start of the next game control timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is performed. Various random number counter value updating processes are repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004). .

[Game control timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interruption process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the game control timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers related to the general chart related determination information and the special chart related determination information includes the execution period of the game control timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( (The period until the next game control timer interruption process (S005) is started) after the end of S005).

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and ends the game control timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), a power-off monitoring process when the power is cut off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, 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 11, the winning ball counter for the second starting port 12, the winning ball counter for the large winning port 14, and the winning ball counter for the general winning port 10 are " It is checked whether or not “0” is exceeded. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. 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.

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

[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 prize opening 10, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general prize opening sensor 10a (S201). If no game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the game. A general winning opening prize ball process for paying out a prize ball is performed (S202). In the general winning award ball processing, the number of winning balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning port 10 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning port 10.

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

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 12a. If no game ball has been won at the second starting port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 12 (YES at S207), the game ball has a predetermined value. Second start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). 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 12 is added to the winning start counter for the second starting opening 12.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If a game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221. If a game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES in S214), the game ball is given a predetermined value. First start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). 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 11 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 11.

  Next, the number of special figure 1 hold (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 1 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) is “4” (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S216). If the special figure 1 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221. If the special figure 1 hold number is not “4” or more (less than), the process proceeds to NO in S216. ), Special figure 1 holding number addition processing is performed (S217). 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 83a is increased by "1".

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

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

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

  In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the big prize opening 14, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the big prize port sensor 14a. If no game ball has been won in the big prize opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if a game ball has won in the big prize opening 14 (YES in S221), it is stored in the game RAM 104. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big prize opening winning counter is “9” or more (S222). The grand prize winning prize counter is a counter for counting the number of winning prizes in the big prize winning opening 14 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 prescribed number of winnings is set to “8”. Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

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

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process related to the control of the general map display 82 and the electric Chu 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the processing related to the general-purpose display 82 and the electric Chu 12D 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 101 first confirms the “normal operation status” (S1101). When the “normal operation status” is “1”, the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “2”, the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3”, a normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4”, an auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. The normal operation status is changed to “2”. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure change start command corresponding to the normal figure change pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal figure change display.

  The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the currently executed normal figure (whether or not to end the fluctuation display of the normal figure). If it is determined that the diagram change time has elapsed, the normal stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure change stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal figure change display.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal 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 auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

  The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. 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 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the special prize device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the processes related to the special figure display device 81, the special figure hold display device 83, and the special winning device 14D are divided into six statuses (stages). “Special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6” is assigned to each status. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the “special operation status” (S1501).

  The game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby process (S1502) when the “special operation status” is “1”, and changes the special symbol when the “special operation status” is “2”. The process (S1503) is performed. When the “special action status” is “3”, the special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is performed. When the “special action status” is “4”, the big hit game control When the process (S1505) is performed and the “special operation status” is “5”, the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. When the “special operation status” is “6”, the small hit game A control process (S1507) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process that is performed while the special symbol is variably displayed and the jackpot game is not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

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

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

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

  The game state setting process (S1506) is a process for setting a game state to be controlled after the big hit game when the big hit game is finished. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a big hit game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. At this time, when the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as “high probability prescribed number”) is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104. . Further, when controlling in the time-saving state after the big hit game, the time-saving flag is turned on in the time-saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time-saving state. At this time, if the duration of the short-time state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the termination condition in the time reduction state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction prescribed number”) is set in the time reduction remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

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

  The small hit game control process (S1507) is a process performed in the small hit game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a small hit game according to the small hit game control table by performing a small hit game control process. When the small hit game ends, the special operation status is changed to “1”. When all the open games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the small hit symbol related to the small hit game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to winning at the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of one hold is “0” (S1608). If the special figure 1 holding number is also “0” (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning at the first start port 11, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished. If the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). Then, the customer waiting flag is turned on (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is finished.

  Also, if the special figure 2 hold number is “0” but the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start If there is one or more special figure 1 related determination information stored due to winning in the mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

  In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored first in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a is read out and stored in the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current gaming state. Based on this, it is determined whether the jackpot, the jackpot or the loss (a jackpot determination). If the current state is a normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the normal probability state first jackpot determination table, and if the state is the high probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability state first jackpot determination table.

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

  If the result of the big hit determination is “small hit”, the small hit symbol data representing the small hit is set in the special figure buffer, and the symbol designation command representing the small hit is set in the output buffer. Furthermore, 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 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-short-time state is present (S1651). If it is a non-short-time state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-short state is selected (S1652), and then the process proceeds to step S1654. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

  In step S 1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is “jackpot”. If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1656. If it is a jackpot (YES in S1654), it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “jackpot symbol A” (S1655). If the game control microcomputer 101 is a jackpot symbol A (YES in S1655), the special symbol 1 variation pattern for the jackpot symbol A from the special diagram 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the determination table (S1663), the process proceeds to step S1664, and if it is not jackpot symbol A (NO in S1655), the jackpot symbol is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for B and C (S1662), the process proceeds to step S1664.

  In step S1656, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination result is “small win”. If it is not a small hit (NO in S1656), the process proceeds to step S1657. If it is a small hit (YES in S1656), a small hit is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (S1661), the process proceeds to step S1664.

  In step S1657, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In reach determination, a reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is checked against a reach determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) to determine whether there is a reach or not.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1657 is “with reach” (S1658). If there is a reach (YES in S1658), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach loss is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1660). Then, the process proceeds to step S1664, and if there is no reach (NO in S1658), the current special figure 1 holding number is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. From FIG. 1, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss corresponding to the number of special figure 1 holds is selected (S 1659), and the process proceeds to step S 1664.

  In step S1664, the game control microcomputer 101 reads the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and compares the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1659 to S1663. Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment which judges special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1665), and the special figure fluctuation corresponding to the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1666), the special figure 1 variation 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 other processing (S107) in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). The special figure 1 fluctuation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure fluctuation pattern including information on the special figure fluctuation time) is included.

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. The special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the first reservation in FIG. 1 (the storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616). If it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and a special symbol standby process is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is terminated without executing Step S1617.

  Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not “0” in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to winning at the second start port 12 is stored. In some cases, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). .

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

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. The special storage area shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the fourth storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 2 hold number counter by “1” (S1606), and decreases the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b by “1” and changes it (S1607). ), The special operation status is changed to “2” (S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616.

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

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation processing (S1503), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the special symbol variation display, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation process is terminated and the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1701), and the special symbol variation display is displayed on the special symbol display 81. And the special symbol stop display according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data, small bonus symbol data, or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or S1609 (S1702).

  Subsequently, a special figure fixed time (for example, 0.8 seconds) set in advance is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is ended is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to stop the special symbol stop display, that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has passed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated and the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), and the current normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF). It is determined whether or not (S1752).

  If the gaming control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the short time state (the short time flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time-short state (NO in S1753), the process proceeds to step S1757. If it is currently in the time-short state (YES in S1753), the remaining variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time-short state is left. The value of the time remaining number counter for measuring the number of times (time remaining number of times) is decremented by “1” (S1754), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time period remaining number counter is “0” (S1755). If the value of the time-remaining remaining number counter (time-remaining remaining number) is not “0” (NO in S1755), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if the value of the time-remaining remaining number counter (time-remaining remaining number) is “0” (S1755). (YES), the time reduction state is changed to the non-time reduction state (the time reduction flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command indicating the gaming state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Is determined (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), the process proceeds to step S1762, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset (the normal gaming state is set. Specifically, a high probability flag and a short time flag are set. The flag is turned OFF, and the value of the time-saving remaining number counter is set to “0”) (S1759).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs jackpot game preparation processing (S1760), changes the special operation status to “4” (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination processing. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. Also, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening according to the jackpot symbol being stopped is being performed is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (a jackpot game starts depending on the type of jackpot symbol) The time until the start of one round is set in the special operation timer. Furthermore, an opening command indicating the type of jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 according to the type of jackpot symbol. The opening command according to the type of the jackpot symbol represents that a jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) according to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is started.

  In step S 1762, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol (S 1762). If it is not a small winning symbol (NO in S1762), the special action status is changed to "1" (S1765), the special symbol determining process is completed, and if it is a small winning symbol (YES in S1762), the small hitting game preparation Processing is performed (S1763), the special operation status is changed to “6” (S1764), and the special symbol determination processing is ended.

  The game control microcomputer 101 sets a small hit game control table corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the small hit game preparation process. Further, a small hitting opening flag indicating that the opening according to the small hitting symbol being stopped is being displayed is turned ON in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (small) is selected according to the type of the small hitting symbol. The time from the start of the winning game to the start of the first open game is set in the special operation timer. Furthermore, an opening command indicating the type of the small hit symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 according to the type of the small bonus symbol. The opening command corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol represents that a small hit game (opening of the small hit game) corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol that has been stopped is started.

6). Production control by production control board 120 [production control main processing]
Next, the effect control by the effect control board 120 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. In addition, the flowchart for controlling the production described below is an example. And about the some process in a flowchart, in the range which does not produce inconsistency in a process content, an execution order can be changed suitably or it can be performed in parallel.

  In addition, a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main process program shown in FIG. 39 from the effect ROM 123.

  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, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interruption is 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, the random number for effect determination includes various random numbers for determining the content of the effect such as a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern.

  As an example, the determination random number counter update method for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 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 game control board 100 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 the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a pre-read effect start command, a special figure change effect start command, a customer wait start command, an opening effect start, which will be described later) Command, round production start command, ending production start command, first normal production stage start command, second normal production stage start command, third normal production stage start command, time reduction production mode start command, special production stage start command, etc.) Is transmitted to the image control board 140.

  The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). Further, the effect control board 120 outputs various sounds produced by the image control board 140 together with the sound output from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various effects by sound), or the sub drive board. The frame lamp 53 is caused to emit light via 162 (perform various effects by light emission), or the panel movable body 55k is actuated (perform various effects by operation). The various effects include special figure fluctuation effects, jackpot game effects (jackpot opening effects, round effects, jackpot ending effects), customer waiting effects, operation effects, prefetch effects, and the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 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 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

[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 each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the first embodiment described later.

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

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, light emission data is created based on the contents of effects indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment that represents a characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described based on the above-described basic embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same name and code | symbol shall be used about the same structure demonstrated by the basic composition.

  First, the special effect mode that is an effect mode that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the customer waiting effect mode, the normal effect mode, the probability change effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, and the jackpot effect mode can be set as the effect modes. A special performance mode can also be set. The special effect mode can be set in the normal gaming state.

  In the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 42, a background image (special background image) G140 representing a golf course is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the special effect mode, as in the normal effect mode, the special background image G140 is displayed in the preceding stage of the special figure variation effect. In the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the special effect mode is displayed.

  Next, a game flow that is a transition of the game state and the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, the normal game state and the normal performance mode that are set when the power is turned on will be described as starting points. In the normal effect mode, the first normal effect stage is set first. FIG. 44 shows a table showing details of a first start condition to a third start condition and a first end condition to a second end condition according to a special effect mode described later.

  When the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, a left-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 1 lottery and variable figure 1 variable display are performed. Here, every time the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed 30 times without winning the big win or the small win, the production mode is “first normal production stage → second normal production stage → third normal production stage → first” It switches in the order of “normal stage”.

  Then, when the first start condition is satisfied when the first normal performance stage, the second normal performance stage, or the third normal performance stage is performed, the first normal background image is switched to the special performance mode. The special background image G140 is changed from any one of G111 to the third normal background image G113, and the special figure variation effect in the special effect mode can be executed. The first start condition is to determine that “special effect mode is set” in the setting determination for determining whether or not to set the special effect mode.

  Setting determination is performed by the production control microcomputer 121. Each time the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the special figure variable display, it performs the setting determination based on the start winning command stored at that time.

  In the setting determination, when the first start winning command indicating that the symbol information is jackpot symbol A is preferentially stored, it is determined that “special effect mode is set” with a probability of 4%. Further, when the first start winning command having the jackpot symbol A as the symbol information is not stored, but when the first starting winning command having the jackpot symbol B or C is stored, the “special effect” has a probability of 8%. It is determined that the mode is set.

  In addition, when the first start winning command having the big / small winning / losing information is not stored, but when the first starting winning command having the SP variation pattern information stored is the SP loss variation, 6% It is determined with probability that “special effect mode is set”. Further, if the first start winning command having the big or small winning information and the first starting winning command having the SP variation pattern information having the SP loss variation is not stored, the “special effect” has a probability of 10%. It is determined that the mode is set.

  In addition, the first start winning command in which the success / failure information is a small win is stored, and the first start winning command in which the success / failure information is a big hit is included in the first start winning command that is digested before the first start winning command. If no command is stored, it is not determined that “special effect mode is set”. This is because, as will be described later, when the special drawing variable display of the small hit variation ends, the special effect mode is set, and the special effect mode is set continuously, which may reduce the effect of the effect. is there.

  In this way, in the normal effect mode, when the first start winning command whose success / failure information is a big win is stored, it is determined that “special effect mode is set” in the setting determination, and the special effect mode is set. Therefore, transition from the first normal effect mode, the second normal effect mode, or the third normal effect mode to the special effect mode can be expected to win a big hit.

  When it is determined that “special effect mode is set” in the setting determination, when the stop display of the effect symbol related to the special figure variable display ends, that is, the stop display of the special figure is started and the fixed time elapses. At the timing, the special effect mode is set, and the special background image G140 is switched. And the special figure change effect by the special effect mode is performed from the special figure change effect corresponding to the next special figure 1 variable display.

  It should be noted that the probabilities determined as “setting the special effect mode” in the setting determination, the method of condition determination, and the execution timing of the setting determination are not limited to the above-described example, and can be set as appropriate.

  If the first end condition is satisfied when the special effect mode is set, the special effect mode is ended, and the special effect mode is switched to the effect stage before the special effect mode is set. The first end condition is that the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot, the special figure variable display of the L loss fluctuation or the SP loss fluctuation is executed, or the end determination is “special effect” It is set to “determined to end the mode”. The end determination is performed by the production control microcomputer 121.

  The end determination is performed every time the special figure variable display is executed after the special figure variable display is performed 10 times without winning the big win after the special effect mode is set. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the end determination regardless of the start winning command stored at that time as in the first start determination. In the end determination, it is determined whether or not to end the special effect mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines to end the special effect mode with a certain probability (for example, 20%) regardless of the stored start winning command.

  If it is determined in the end determination that the special effect mode is to be ended, when the stop display of the effect symbol related to the special figure variable display ends, that is, the special figure stop display is started and the fixed time elapses. At the timing, the original effect mode is set, and a background image corresponding to the original effect mode is displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it returns to the situation when it is assumed that the special effect mode is not executed. For example, when the special effect mode is set when the special figure 1 variable display is executed 10 times after the first normal effect stage is set, the special effect mode ends and the first normal effect stage returns. When the special figure 1 variable display is executed 20 times after returning to the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage is set.

  It should be noted that the probability of determining that “the special effect mode is to be ended” in the end determination, the end determination method, and the execution timing of the end determination are not limited to the above-described example, and can be set as appropriate.

  Further, when a special winning mode is selected in the special drawing 1 lottery in the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage, or the third normal effect stage, the special effect mode is set. Specifically, the special effect mode is set when the special figure 1 variable display of the small hit variation ends and the small hit game is executed. And the special figure change effect by the special effect mode is executed from the special figure 1 variable display executed next to the small hit game. Therefore, winning the small hit and executing the stop display of the small hit symbol is a “second start condition” for setting the special effect mode.

  Even when the special effect mode is set in response to the small win, the special effect mode ends when the first end condition is satisfied as in the case where the first start condition is satisfied. However, when the special effect mode set in response to the small win is completed, the normal effect mode is reset and the first normal effect stage is set. Therefore, when the special effect mode set by the establishment of the second start condition is completed, the cycle of the normal effect stage consisting of “first normal effect stage → second normal effect stage → third normal effect stage” is performed from the beginning. .

  In addition, when the big win is won in the special drawing 1 lottery in the first normal production stage, the second normal production stage, the third normal production stage, or the special production mode, the type of the big jackpot symbol is any one of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol C To be determined.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol A is determined, the first jackpot game is performed, and when the first jackpot game is finished, the high probability high base game state is set and the probability variation effect mode is set. The game is controlled in the high-probability high-base game state until the next jackpot is won, and the effect is controlled in the probability variation effect mode.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol B or jackpot symbol C is determined, the second jackpot game is played, and when the second jackpot game ends, the high probability high base game state or the low probability high base game state is set. At the same time, the short-time effect mode is set. Here, when the high probability high base gaming state is set, the high probability high base gaming state and the short-time effect mode continue until the next big win is won. On the other hand, when the low probability high base gaming state is set, the low probability high base gaming state and the short-time effect mode are continued until the special figure variable display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot. .

  When winning the jackpot symbol A, the red effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbols B and C are won, the blue effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the stop display of the red effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also referred to as “red symbol alignment”. On the other hand, the stop display of the blue effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also referred to as “blue symbol alignment”. Therefore, it can be said that when the red symbol alignment is performed in the normal gaming state, the probability variation effect mode is entered, and when the blue symbol alignment is performed, the time reduction effect mode is entered.

  Further, when the high probability high base gaming state is set and the probability variation effect mode is set, a right-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 2 lottery and variable display of special figure 2 are performed. Then, when winning the jackpot in the special drawing 2 lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined to be one of the jackpot symbols D to F.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol D is determined and the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the third jackpot game is performed, and when the third jackpot game ends, a high probability high base gaming state is set, Probabilistic effect mode is set. That is, the high probability high base gaming state and the probability variation effect mode continue. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is determined and the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is stopped, the fourth jackpot game is played, and when the fourth jackpot game ends, the high probability high base A gaming state or a low-probability high-base gaming state is set, and a short-time effect mode is set. In other words, even when the high probability high base gaming state continues or when the transition to the low probability high base gaming state is made, the appearance shifts to the time reduction mode.

  Further, when the high probability high base game state or the low probability high base game state and the short-time effect mode are set, a right-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 2 lottery and special figure 2 are variable. Display is performed. As a result of the special drawing 2 lottery, if the jackpot is won, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined as one of the jackpot symbols D to F.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol D is determined and the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the third jackpot game is performed, and when the third jackpot game ends, a high probability high base gaming state is set, A new probability change production mode is set. In other words, even if the high probability high base gaming state continues internally, or if it is a new transition to the high probability high base gaming state, it is difficult to determine which gaming state is the short time effect The mode shifts from the mode to the probability variation effect mode where it is clear that the game state is a high probability high base game state. In other words, when the red symbols are aligned in the short time effect mode, the probability change effect mode is entered.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is determined and the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is stopped, the fourth jackpot game is played, and when the fourth jackpot game ends, the high probability high base A gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state is set, and a short-time effect mode is set. In other words, even if the high probability high base gaming state or the low probability high base gaming state continues, it is a case where the internal state is newly shifted to the high probability high base gaming state or the low probability high base gaming state. Even if it exists, the short time effect mode in which it is difficult to determine which gaming state is continued. In other words, when the blue symbols are aligned in the short-time effect mode, the short-time effect mode is continued.

  As described above, when the special probability variable display is executed 100 times without winning a big win when the low probability high base game state and the short time effect mode are set, the low probability high base game state and the short time effect mode. Ends. And while switching from a low probability high base game state to a normal game state, it switches from a time-shortage production mode to a special production mode. In the following, when the special figure variable display is executed 100 times in the low-probability high-base game state, it is also referred to as “temporal omission” that the player cannot win a big hit and enters the normal game state. Therefore, the short time omission can be a “third start condition” for setting the special performance mode.

  The condition for ending the special effect mode set when the third start condition is satisfied is different from the special effect mode set when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the special performance mode in the case where the third start condition is set as an opportunity ends when the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning a jackpot. In other words, the second end condition of the special effect mode is that the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot. When the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the third start condition ends, the normal effect stage cycle is performed from the beginning as in the case of the satisfaction of the second start condition.

  Next, the specific effect mode is set when the first start condition to the third start condition are satisfied, and the special effect mode is ended when the first end condition to the second end condition is satisfied. A specific example of the case will be described. In the following drawings, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted for convenience.

  First, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) to 45 (C), when the second normal effect stage is stayed and the special figure changing effect is performed by the second normal background image G112, the setting determination is made. It is determined that “special effect mode is set” and the first start condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (D) to FIG. 45 (E), the special effect mode is set when the special figure variation effect ends, and the second normal background image G112 is switched to the special background image G140. As shown in FIG. 45 (F), a special figure variation effect in the special effect mode is executed. It is assumed that the special effect mode is set after the special drawing variable display is performed 15 times after the second normal effect stage is set.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the special effect mode set when the first start condition is satisfied ends when the first end condition is satisfied. For example, after the special effect mode is set as shown in FIGS. 45 (E) to 45 (F), as shown in FIGS. 46 (A) to 46 (C), L reach and SP are used in the special effect mode. Assume that after the special figure variation effect is executed 10 times or more without the reach being executed, it is determined that the special effect mode is ended in the end determination, and the first end condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (D) to FIG. 46 (E), when the special figure variation effect in which the first end condition is satisfied ends, the first stayed before the special effect mode is set. The second normal effect stage is set, and the special background image G140 is switched to the second normal background image G112, and as shown in FIG. 46 (F), the special figure variation effect by the second normal effect stage is executed. In addition, since the special figure variation effect by the second normal effect stage was performed 15 times before the special effect mode was set, the big hit or the small win was not won after the second normal effect stage was set. When the special figure variation effect is performed 15 times, the second normal effect stage is switched to the third normal effect stage.

  Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, when staying at the second normal effect stage, it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a small hit, and as shown in FIG. 47A, a special figure variation effect related to the small hit variation is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), through L reach, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode indicating the small win is performed and the second start condition Is established. Then, the special effect mode is set, and, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), the special reach mode is set while the L reach background image G114 in the normal effect mode is switched to the special background image G140 during the small hit game. An image (special effect mode setting suggestion image) G20 suggesting that it has been displayed is displayed. Then, after the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), a special figure variation effect is performed in the special effect mode. It is assumed that the special effect mode is also set after the special figure variable display is performed 15 times after the second normal effect stage is set.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the special effect mode set when the second start condition is satisfied ends when the first end condition is satisfied. For example, after the special effect mode is set as shown in FIGS. 47 (D) to 47 (E), as shown in FIGS. 48 (A) to 48 (C), L reach and SP are used in the special effect mode. Assume that after the special figure variation effect is executed 10 times or more without the reach being executed, it is determined that the special effect mode is ended in the end determination, and the first end condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIGS. 48 (D) to 48 (E), when the diagram variation effect in which the first end condition is satisfied is completed, the first normal effect stage is set, and the first background image G140 is displayed from the special background image G140. It switches to 1 normal background image G111, and as shown in FIG.48 (F), the special figure change effect by a 1st normal effect stage is performed. In addition, since returning to the beginning of the cycle of the normal performance stage, if the special figure variation effect is performed 30 times without winning the big hit or the small hit after the first normal production stage is set, the first normal production stage Switches to the second normal stage.

  Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the third start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, it is assumed that the game state is a low-probability high-base game and stays in the short-time effect mode as shown in FIG. In the short-time effect mode, an updated effect that is updated every time the special figure variable display is executed after the jackpot game is executed. The update effect is performed in the upper left part of the display unit 50a. In the update effect, an update effect image G21 consisting of the character notation “remaining XX times” is displayed. A number is entered in the “OO” portion of the update effect image G21. The number portion of the update effect image G21 is “100” immediately after the jackpot game is ended and the short-time effect mode is set, and thereafter is decreased by one every time the special figure variable display is started. . Further, in the short-time effect mode, the game is basically performed by right-handed, so the right-handed suggestion image G22 is displayed in the upper right part of the display unit 50a.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 (B) to 49 (C), the special figure variation effect is repeatedly executed in the short-time effect mode, and the result of the 99th special figure 2 lottery is lost, and FIG. 49 (D) As shown in FIG. 4, it is assumed that the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss are stopped. At this time, since the special drawing variable display has been executed 99 times after the time reduction effect mode is set, the number portion of the update effect image G21 is “1”.

  Subsequently, when the 100th special figure variable display is started after the time reduction effect mode is set, as shown in FIG. 49 (E), the change display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the update effect image G21 is displayed. The numeric part of “1” is subtracted from “1” to become “0”. Here, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery relating to the 100th special figure variable display is a loss, as shown in FIG. 49 (F), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss is performed. The third start condition is satisfied. And since the 100th special figure variable display was complete | finished at this time, while changing from a low probability high base game state to a normal game state, it transfers to a special effect mode from a time-saving effect mode.

  Specifically, when the 100th special figure variable display is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 50A, when the next special figure variable display is started, the background image is changed from the short-time background image G130. Switching to the special background image G140, the BGM is switched from the time reduction BGM to the special BGM, and the update effect image G21 and the right-handed suggestion image G22 are deleted. Also, since the game state is the normal game state, it is advantageous and appropriate to advance the game by left-handed, so left-handed suggestion that suggests that left-handed is advantageous or left-handed is suitable The image G23 is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 50a. Note that the left-handed suggestion image G23 is erased when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after being displayed.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the special effect mode set when the third start condition is satisfied ends when the second end condition is satisfied. For example, after the special effect mode is set as shown in FIG. 50 (A), the special figure changing effect is executed 20 times as shown in FIGS. 50 (B) to 50 (C), and the second end condition is set. Is established. Then, as shown in FIGS. 50 (D) to 50 (E), when the 20th special figure variation effect is finished, the first normal effect stage is set, and the first normal effect stage G140 is used as the first normal effect stage G140. The background image G111 is switched to, and as shown in FIG. 50 (F), the special figure variation effect by the first normal effect stage is executed. In addition, since returning to the beginning of the cycle of the normal performance stage, if the special figure variation effect is performed 30 times without winning the big hit or the small hit after the first normal production stage is set, the first normal production stage Switches to the second normal stage.

[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 121 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receives the start winning command. It is determined whether it is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the start control command 121 is received (YES in S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4302, while if the start control command is not received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a start winning process according to the winning of a game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command holding storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect indicating the degree of jackpot expectation. The pre-reading effects include a continuous notice effect that is mutually related over a plurality of consecutive special symbol fluctuation displays, in addition to the hold change notice display that performs the hold effect in a special mode. When it is determined to execute these prefetch effects, a prefetch effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  When the prefetch effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and a pre-reading effect by the image is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the prefetch effect content indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image prefetch effect is performed by the image control board 140. Sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (execution of prefetching by sound is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive substrate 162 (execution of prefetching by light emission is executed), thereby moving the panel. It is possible to actuate 55k (execute a pre-reading effect by the operation).

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 121 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 designation command is sent to the effect RAM 124. Is stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

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

  In the special figure change effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure change start command in the special figure change start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, stop is performed based on the contents of the stop special symbol (the type of jackpot symbol, the small bonus symbol, the loss special symbol) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command. A stop symbol pattern determination table for performing stop symbol determination for determining the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special symbol and the special symbol variation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop symbol type and the special symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random symbol value for stop symbol pattern determination (a combination of a plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and a combination of small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is set to a predetermined distribution rate (%) ( Stop symbol pattern determination value) is distributed. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random numbers with the selected stop symbol pattern table, and combines the combinations of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. Then, the data representing the determined combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the combination of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a reach-less loss fluctuation, a combination of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called “break”. In addition, if the special figure variation pattern is a loss-with-reach variation, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 such that the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are of the same type and the middle production symbol EZ2 is of a different type. And a combination of small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected. Further, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit fluctuation, a combination of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called “sloppy” according to the type of the production mode and the big hit symbol. . Also, if the special figure variation pattern is a small hit variation, a combination of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to have a specific production symbol corresponding to the small hit symbol.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the special figure fluctuation effect pattern that is the content of the special figure fluctuation effect, based on the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination table for performing the figure fluctuation effect pattern determination is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, a random value for determining a special figure variation effect pattern (one special figure variation effect pattern) is added to one or more special figure variation effect patterns so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Judgment value). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination random number, and displays the special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination random number. Fluctuation effect pattern determination is performed. In the special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation effect pattern. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a special figure variation effect start command representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  In the special figure change effect start command, in addition to the special figure change effect by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure change effect by the sound output from the speaker 52 and the special figure change by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 are included. The contents of the effects of the effects and the contents of the effects of the special figure change effect by the operation performed by the movable board 55k are included.

  When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined value from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the special drawing variation effect is performed by the image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. The effect control microcomputer 121 also displays the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the special figure change effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. Accordingly, sound is output from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (execution of special figure variation effect by sound is performed), and the frame lamp 53 is caused to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission). The fluctuation effect is executed) and the movable board body 55k is operated (the special figure fluctuation effect by the action is executed).

  The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the time reduction effect mode is next in the special figure variation effect start process, and if the time reduction effect mode is set, the special effect of 100 times after the time reduction effect mode is set. It is determined whether variable display has been executed. If it has not been executed 100 times, an update effect start command indicating that “1” is subtracted from the number portion of the update effect image G21 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the update effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the numerical portion of the update effect image G21. “1” is subtracted. Whether or not the special figure variable display has been executed 100 times is determined by providing a counter capable of adding “1” in the effect RAM 124 every time the special figure variation effect start process is performed in the short-time effect mode. The counter is incremented by “1” every time the special figure variation effect start process is started, and it can be performed by checking whether the counter value is “100” or less. Note that the determination as to whether or not 100 special figure variable displays have been executed is not limited to this method, and can be set as appropriate.

  In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4314 if it has not received a special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), while it has received a special figure fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307). Special figure change effect end processing (S4308) for ending the effect (stopping the change display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3) (S4308) Mode control process (S4309), first start condition establishment determination process (S4310), second start condition establishment determination process (S4311), first end condition establishment determination process (S4312), and second end condition establishment determination process (S4313) )I do.

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

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 first confirms the production mode in the time-saving production mode control process. If it is not the short-time effect mode, the process proceeds to step S4310. If it is the short-time effect mode, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display executed after the effect mode is set has reached 100. To do. If the number of executions has not reached 100, the process proceeds to step S4310. If the number of executions has reached 100, the gaming state is checked to determine whether or not the low-probability high-base gaming state. .

  Here, if the low probability high base gaming state, the time reduction effect mode is ended and the special effect mode is set. In order to set the special effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a special effect mode start command indicating that the special effect mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the time-short effect mode ends and the special effect mode starts. A third special effect mode flag indicating that the effect mode is set, that is, the third start condition is satisfied, is turned ON in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that the special effect mode is set when the third start condition is satisfied when the third special effect mode flag is ON. Whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display executed after setting the short-time effect mode has reached 100 times is determined by the counter value of the counter provided in the effect RAM 124 is “100”. It can be done depending on whether or not there is.

  When the special effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the special figure variable display. Is switched to the special background image G140, the BGM is switched to the BGM for the special effect mode, the right-hand suggestion image G22 and the update effect image G21 are deleted, and the left-hand suggestion image G23 is displayed. . That is, the right-hand suggestion effect and the update effect are terminated, and the left-hand suggestion effect is executed for a predetermined time. Thus, since the determination of whether or not the third start condition is satisfied is included in the short-time effect mode control process, the short-time effect mode control process can also be positioned as a “third start condition satisfaction determination process”.

  If the gaming state is a high probability high base gaming state, an update effect end command indicating that the update effect is ended is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in order to end the update effect. When the update effect end command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 ends the special figure variable display. At the timing, the update effect image G21 is deleted.

  Confirmation of the production mode is performed by setting the production mode flag for each production mode, enabling ON / OFF in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and changing the production mode according to the production mode to be changed. The effect mode flag may be switched on.

  In the first start condition establishment determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 confirms the start winning command hold storage unit 125 and determines whether or not the first start winning command indicating that the symbol information is a jackpot symbol A is stored. judge. When this first start winning command is stored, it is determined that “special effect mode is set” with a probability of 4%. Further, when the first start winning command having the jackpot symbol A as the symbol information is not stored, but when the first starting winning command having the jackpot symbol B or C is stored, the “special effect” has a probability of 8%. "Set the mode". Further, when the first start winning command having the big / small winning / losing information is not stored, but when the first starting winning command having the special figure variation pattern information is the SP reach lose variation is stored, 6% It is determined with probability that “special effect mode is set”. In addition, when the first start winning command with the success / failure information being the big hit and the small hit and the first starting winning command with the special figure variation pattern information being the SP reach loss variation are not stored, the “special effect” has a probability of 10%. "Set the mode".

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 stores a first start winning command whose winning / missing information is a small hit, and the winning information is a big hit in the first starting winning command stored before the first start winning command. If the first start winning command is not stored, it is not determined that “special effect mode is set”.

  In setting determination, whether or not to set corresponds to the determination value of the random number for setting determination without setting it for each condition related to, for example, success / failure information, symbol information, and special pattern fluctuation pattern information The attached determination table can be stored in the effect ROM 123, the set random number is acquired in step S4003, and the acquired random number is collated with the table in the first start condition establishment determination process. The determination method for setting determination is not limited to this, and may be set as appropriate.

  When it is determined that “special effect mode is set”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a special effect mode start command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 and, as a result of the setting determination, the special effect mode is set. A first special effect mode flag indicating that the first start condition is satisfied is turned ON in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that the effect mode is the special effect mode set when the first start condition is satisfied when the first special effect mode flag is ON. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the provisional normal effect mode data indicating the currently set normal effect mode, and the number of times that the special figure change effect is executed after the normal effect mode is set in the effect RAM 124. Store in the area. This is because after the special performance mode is completed, the current situation regarding the normal performance mode is restored.

  Next, in the second start condition establishment determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it is the normal effect mode, and if it is the normal effect mode, the symbol designation command storage unit 126 is checked, It is determined whether or not a symbol designating command indicating a winning is stored, that is, whether or not a small winning symbol is stopped from now on. When the small winning symbol stop display is performed, the special effect mode start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the special effect mode is set by the small hit winning, that is, the second start condition is established. 2 The special effect mode flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied when the second special effect mode flag is ON.

  Subsequently, in the first end condition establishment determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the first special effect mode flag or the second special effect mode flag is ON, and any of the flags is ON. If so, it is determined whether or not the first end condition is satisfied. For example, when the first special effect mode flag or the second special effect mode flag is turned ON, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses a counter for measuring the number of executions of the special figure variable display in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. 20 "is set, and every time a special figure fluctuation stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by" 1 "in the first end condition satisfaction determination process. Then, in the first end condition satisfaction determination process, it is determined whether or not the counter value has become “0”. If it has become “0”, it is determined that the first end condition has been satisfied. If the counter value is “10” or less, the above-described termination determination is performed. If it is determined that the termination is completed, it is determined that the first termination condition is satisfied. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern storage area is confirmed, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the finished special figure fluctuation effect is an SP loss fluctuation or an L loss fluctuation, and is an SP loss fluctuation or an L loss fluctuation. It is determined that the first end condition is satisfied. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the first end condition is satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the special effect mode.

  Here, if the first special effect mode flag is ON, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns OFF the first special effect mode flag and counts the number of executions of the special figure variable display after the first special effect mode is set. The temporary normal effect mode data stored in the effect RAM 124 and the number of times that the special figure variation effect has been executed since the normal effect mode is set are confirmed. In the area, the effect mode flag represented by the provisional normal effect mode data is turned ON, the number of times the special figure variation effect is executed after the normal effect mode is set, and the normal effect stage start command representing the normal effect stage is set. Is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 ends the special figure variable display. At this timing, the background image is switched to the normal background image indicated by the normal effect stage start command.

  If the second special effect mode flag is ON, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns OFF the second special effect mode flag and counts the number of executions of the special figure variable display after setting the second special effect mode. Counter is reset, an effect mode flag representing the first normal effect stage is turned ON in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the first normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the special figure variable display. At the timing when is finished, the background image is switched to the first normal background image G111.

  Next, in the second end condition establishment determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the third special effect mode flag is ON. If the third special effect mode flag is ON, 2. It is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied. For example, when the third special effect mode flag is turned ON, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets “20” to the counter for measuring the number of executions of the special figure variable display in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. Every time a figure change stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by “1” in the second end condition establishment determination process. Then, in the second end condition satisfaction determination process, it is determined whether or not the counter value has become “0”. If it has become “0”, it is determined that the second end condition has been satisfied. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the second end condition is satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the special effect mode.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns off the third special effect mode flag, resets a counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display after setting the third special effect mode, and a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. In addition, the effect mode flag representing the first normal effect stage is turned ON, and the first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the first normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the special figure variable display. At the timing when is finished, the background image is switched to the first normal background image G111.

  In step S4314, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the presentation control microcomputer 121 does not receive the jackpot opening command (NO in S4314), the process proceeds to step S4316. If the jackpot opening command is received (YES in S4314), the opening of the jackpot game starts. Accompanied jackpot opening effect start processing is performed (S4315). In the jackpot opening presentation start process, the presentation control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot opening command and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening presentation corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is determined and executed, the effect content of the jackpot opening effect (a jackpot opening effect pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening effect start command for starting the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern is displayed Set to output buffer. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 may turn off the effect mode that is ON in the jackpot opening effect start processing, and once clear the effect mode.

  In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If a round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4316), the process proceeds to step S4318. If a round number designation command has been received (YES in S4316), a round effect start process associated with the start of the round game is performed. (S4317). In the round production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number 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 effect RAM 124.

  In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command has not been received (NO in S4318), the process proceeds to step S4321, while if the jackpot ending command has been received (YES in S4318), the jackpot ending effect start processing ( S4319) and effect mode setting processing (S4320).

  In the jackpot ending effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot ending command, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and executes it. For example, the effect content of the jackpot ending effect (a jackpot ending effect pattern) is selected, and a jackpot ending effect start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

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

  For example, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or jackpot symbol D, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the probability variation mode that suggests a high probability high base gaming state. Then, an effect mode flag indicating the probability change effect mode is turned ON in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a probability change effect mode start command indicating that the probability change effect mode is set is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probability changing effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. The background image for probability change G120 is displayed as the background image, the probability change BGM is output as BGM, and the right-handed suggestion image G22 is displayed. That is, the right-handed notification effect is started.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, jackpot symbol E, or jackpot symbol F, the effect control microcomputer 121 has a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base. A short-time effect mode is set in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which of the gaming states. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the effect mode flag indicating the time effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time effect effect mode start command indicating that the time effect effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to. When the short-time effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. The time-shortening background image G130 is displayed as the background image, the time-shortening BGM is output as the BGM, and the right-handed suggestion image G22 and the update effect image G21 are displayed. That is, the right-handed notification effect and the update effect are started.

  In step S4321, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the small hit opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the small hit opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4323 if it has not received a small hit opening command (NO in S4321), while it has received a small hit opening command (YES in S4321), starts the small hit game. The special effect mode rush effect start process associated with is performed (S4322). In the special effect mode entry effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a special effect mode entry effect start command for starting the special effect mode entry effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the special effect mode entry effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 performs a small hit game. At the timing to start, the special effect mode setting suggestion image G20 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

  In step S4323, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the gaming control board 100, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. The production control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4325 if no gaming state command has been received (NO in S4323), while if it has received a gaming state command (YES in S4323), 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 (S4324).

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

  In step S4325, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4325), it ends the received command analysis process, while if it has received the customer waiting command (YES in S4325), the customer waiting production standby process (S4326), and the received command analysis process ends.

  The production control microcomputer 121 waits for a waiting time (customer waiting production waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from when the presentation symbol is stopped to the start of the customer waiting production in the customer waiting production waiting process. Set to timer. The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has elapsed. If it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect waiting RAM 124 generates a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect. Set to the output buffer.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present invention, when the short-time effect mode ends and the normal gaming state is set, the normal effect mode is not set suddenly, but the special effect mode is set first. Thereafter, the normal performance mode is set. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest and suppress the decrease in the player's willingness to play. The special effect mode is also set by a condition different from the condition that the short-time effect mode ends, specifically, the satisfaction of the first start condition or the second start condition. Therefore, the gameability is complicated and sophisticated, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the first start condition includes that the setting determination based on the determination result of the prefetch determination determines that “special effect mode is set”, and if there is a special bonus 1 suspension, Since the mode may be set, the special effect mode can be further noticed.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when changing from the low probability high base gaming state to the normal gaming state, a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode is set, so that the player can easily change the game state. Recognize it and suppress the decline of the game entertainment interest. On the other hand, even during the normal gaming state, even when the gaming state has not changed, it may change from the normal performance mode to the special performance mode triggered by the setting determination based on the pre-reading determination result or the small win, so in the normal gaming state It can prevent monotonization and improve the fun of gaming.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special effect mode can be set under a plurality of conditions different from the first start condition, the second start condition, and the third start condition. Amusement interest can be improved. Further, the first end condition of the special effect mode set when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied is different from the second end condition of the special effect mode set when the third start condition is satisfied. The production effect of the production mode is enhanced, and the gaming interest is improved. Further, the first end condition of the special effect mode set when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and the second end condition of the special effect mode set when the third start condition is satisfied The special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning, and the first end condition and the second end condition are partly in common, so that the effect of the special effect mode is enhanced and the game Interest is improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the first end condition is likely to end earlier than the second end condition. This is because the second end condition is that the number of executions of the special figure variable display reaches 20 times, while the first end condition is that the number of executions of the special figure variable display reaches 20 times, Execution of special figure variable display due to L loss fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, and after the number of executions of special figure variable display has reached 10 times, it is determined as “end special effect mode” with a 20% probability of completion. It is also included. Therefore, if the view is changed, the special effect mode set in the third start condition is likely to continue longer than the special effect mode set in the first start condition or the second start condition. As described above, the special performance mode is easily continued for a long time after the time saving state advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is ended, so that the disappointment with respect to the end can be reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the effect mode set when the special effect mode set by the establishment of the first start condition is ended and the effect is set by the satisfaction of the second start condition or the third start condition. Since it is different from the effect mode set when the special effect mode is ended, monotonization of the special effect mode can be prevented, and a decrease in the entertainment interest can be suppressed. Furthermore, an effect mode that is set when the special effect mode set when the second start condition is satisfied and an effect mode that is set when the special effect mode set when the third start condition is satisfied are ended. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the excessive complexity of the gameability.

  Further, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present invention can be changed as follows. Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Although the first start condition and the second start condition for setting the special performance mode are set in the normal gaming state, only one of these start conditions is set. May be. Furthermore, although the first start condition is associated with the prefetch determination result, it may be associated with the special drawing lottery result in addition to or instead of this. For example, the setting determination is performed at the start of the special figure variable display related to the special figure lottery result based on the special figure lottery result. A special effect mode may be set.

  The conditions for ending the special effect mode set when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied are the same in the first end condition, but are set when the first start condition is satisfied. The condition for ending the special effect mode may be different from the condition for ending the special effect mode set when the second start condition is satisfied. Alternatively, a plurality of first end conditions may be set, and the contents of the first end conditions may be changed in a predetermined order or by lottery each time.

  Furthermore, the content of the first end condition may be changed as appropriate. Specifically, only the determination result of the end determination, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and a part of the special figure fluctuation pattern may be set as items constituting the first end condition. Further, without applying these items, different items such as the number of game balls fired and the time elapsed since the special effect mode was set may be applied to the first end condition. Further, in addition to the determination result of the end determination, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and the special figure fluctuation pattern, or a part of these items, different items may be added. Also, numerical values for each item such as the probability of ending the special effect mode in the end determination and the number of executions of the special figure variable display may be set as appropriate.

  Further, the stage stage set after the special stage mode set by the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition can be appropriately set. For example, after the special effect mode set by the establishment of the first start condition ends, the first normal effect stage is set, and after the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the second start condition ends, The production stage may be set. Alternatively, the effect stage set after the special effect mode set when the first start condition is satisfied is the original normal effect stage, and after the special effect mode set when the second start condition is satisfied The effect stage to be set is the first normal effect stage and they are different. However, the original effect stage or the first normal effect stage may be appropriately unified to be the same.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the third start condition is provided as a condition for setting the special performance mode based on the change in the gaming state, but the third start condition can be changed as appropriate. For example, if the number of executions of the special figure variable display is set as the duration when the high probability high base gaming state is set after the jackpot game, and the special figure variable display of the execution number is executed without winning the jackpot A gaming state is set. Then, the special effect mode may be set when the normal gaming state is set.

  In this case, the special effect mode is set only when the short-time effect mode is set, and when the probability change effect mode is set, the special effect mode is not set, and the normal effect mode of the first normal effect stage is set. You may make it. On the other hand, the special effect mode is set only when the probability change effect mode is set, and when the time reduction effect mode is set, the special effect mode is not set, and the normal effect mode of the first normal effect stage is set. You may make it. Furthermore, the special effect mode may be set when the normal gaming state is set in any of the probability variation effect mode and the short time effect mode. In addition, when the normal gaming state is set from the gaming state advantageous to the player, it is determined whether or not to set the special performance mode. If it is determined that the special performance mode is set, the special performance mode is set. If it is not determined that the special effect mode is set, the normal effect mode may be set.

  In addition, the duration of the special effect mode set when the high probability high base game state or the low probability high base game state is changed to the normal game state, that is, the second end condition of the special effect mode in that case is also set as appropriate. Can be set. Furthermore, the end condition of the special effect mode may be different depending on the game state before the normal game state is set. Further, a plurality of second end conditions in this case may be set, and the end conditions may be changed in a predetermined order or by lottery each time.

  Furthermore, the effect mode after the special effect mode set when the high probability high base game state or the low probability high base game state is changed to the normal game state may be appropriately set. For example, the production mode in this case may be a normal production stage when a big win is won.

  Special effect mode when the game is controlled in the high probability high base game state advantageous to the player and the low probability high base game state after the jackpot game is won and the jackpot game is executed in the normal game state May be set. Furthermore, after the jackpot game is executed, the game is made controllable in the high probability low base game state or the low probability low base game state, and when the game is controlled in these game states, a predetermined period, The special effect mode may be settable. In addition, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled in the high probability high base game state and the low probability high base game state, and a dedicated effect mode is set for these game states, and the high probability high base game state is specially variable. The display may be terminated when the display is executed a predetermined number of times, and the special effect mode may be set when the special drawing variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the dedicated effect mode.

  In addition, a plurality of special effect modes are set, and when all or any of the first to third start conditions is satisfied, one of the special effect modes is selected by a predetermined lottery. May be. In the latter case, a special effect mode of a predetermined type may be set otherwise. When the special effect mode is set as a prefetch effect, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type of the special effect mode.

  Alternatively, when a plurality of special effect modes are set, the special effect mode may be changed to another special effect mode. The switching condition of the special effect mode in this case can be set as appropriate. However, like the first end condition and the second end condition, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the special figure variation pattern, and the like Judgment etc. can be related.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, there is no difference in the execution frequency of the effect that expects a big hit such as a notice between the special effect mode and the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage. The mode selection rate is higher in the mode so that the execution frequency of the effect that expects a big hit such as a notice or pre-read notice in the special figure variation effect is higher than in the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage. You may make it do. In this case, the effect of the special effect mode can be enhanced.

  In addition to the special effect mode, a special effect mode that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot may be set based on the prefetch determination result or the special figure lottery result. In this case, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the special effect mode may be different from the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the special effect mode. For example, the jackpot expectation level suggested by the special performance mode can be higher than the jackpot expectation level suggested by the special performance mode. In addition, unlike the special effect mode, the special effect mode can be executed until the special figure variable display based on the prefetch determination or the special figure related determination information related to the special drawing lottery that triggers the special effect mode, in other words, It may not be executed after the special figure variable display is completed. Furthermore, unlike the special performance mode, the special performance mode can be executed only based on the prefetch determination result or the special drawing lottery result, and is executed by switching from the small win or low probability high base gaming state to the normal gaming state. In order not to be performed, the start condition may be limited as compared with the special effect mode.

  Furthermore, the setting determination may be performed in a winning process of the received command analysis process by the effect control board 120. In this case, the above-described setting determination may be made by paying attention only to the success / failure information and special figure pattern information included in the first start winning command related to the winning time process. When it is determined that “special effect mode is set” in the setting determination, the special effect mode may be set at that time, that is, from the time of winning. Alternatively, the special effect mode may be set from the start of the next special figure variable display.

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

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, 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, apart from the grand prize winning device 14D, a second big prize winning device that can be opened and closed and that allows a game ball to enter when opened is provided at a position where the game ball in the gaming area 6 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, for example, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second grand prize winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds) and a second big prize winning device enter the ball. A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the game balls won in the second grand prize winning device can pass, and a distribution device that distributes the game balls into the specific area and the non-specific areas is provided. And the opening time of the second big winning device is the same, but the combination of the opening mode of the second big winning device and the operating mode of the allocating device, the jackpot symbol and the high probability state that makes it easy to set the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the effect control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the game control and the presentation control are performed on different boards, but may be configured to be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a revolving game machine (so-called “slot machine”), and the like.

7). Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the description of the inventions A to C, 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 for the following inventions A1 to A4, the invention B is a generic name for the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a generic name for the following inventions C1 to C4.

7-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (a jackpot game) (game control microcomputer 101 that performs step S1610 and the like);
When the first gaming state (high base gaming state) in which the determination is easy to be performed and when the second gaming state (low base gaming state) in which the determination is less likely to be performed than in the first gaming state are made. A certain game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S1506),
An effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect (an effect control microcomputer 121 for performing step S1506),
The gaming state control means may change from the first gaming state to the second gaming state when a predetermined end condition is established in the first gaming state (execution of 100 special figure variable display). ,
The production execution means
As the effect mode, any one of a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode (special effect mode) in the second game state while being set to a predetermined effect mode (time reduction effect mode) in the first game state. Set
When the predetermined effect mode is set in the first gaming state and the end condition is satisfied and the first gaming state is changed to the second gaming state, the specific effect mode is determined from the predetermined effect mode. It is characterized by changing to the production mode.

7-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
In the second gaming state, a predetermined start condition is satisfied when another effect mode (such as the first normal effect stage) different from the specific effect mode is set (the first start condition and the second start condition). Etc.), the other production mode may be changed to the specific production mode.

7-1-3. Invention A3
A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
In the specific effect mode, an effect (such as a notice) that makes the execution of the special game expected more easily than in the other effect modes.

7-1-4. Invention A4
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to Invention A2 or Invention A3,
Before the determination is made, the system further includes a pre-determination means (production control microcomputer 121 for performing step S219 or the like) for performing a pre-determination (pre-reading determination) as to whether or not the special game is executed.
The start condition is that the prior determination is a specific determination result (whether or not information is a big hit).

7-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S1506) that can be set to any of a plurality of game states (high base game state, low base game state, etc.);
An effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect (an effect control microcomputer 121 for performing step S1506),
The production execution means
As the production mode, a specific production mode (special production mode) may be set,
There is a case where the specific effect mode is set in accordance with the change of the game state by the game state control means and a case where the specific effect mode is set without the change of the game state by the game state control means. It is characterized by that.

7-2-2. Invention B2
A gaming machine according to Invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
It further comprises determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S1610 and the like) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player,
When the specific effect mode is set, the effect execution means is more likely to execute an effect (such as a notice) that expects the execution of the special game than when the specific effect mode is not set. It is characterized by that.

7-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
Before the determination is made, the system further includes a pre-determination means (production control microcomputer 121 for performing step S219 or the like) for performing a pre-determination (pre-reading determination) as to whether or not the special game is executed.
The production execution means may set the specific production mode based on the result of the prior determination.

7-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
Providing effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121 for performing step S4012 and the like) capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect,
The effect execution means may set a specific effect mode (special effect mode),
When the specific production mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied (e.g., the third start condition is satisfied), the second start condition (the first start condition or the first start condition is different from the first start condition). (2 start condition etc.) is established, and the specific production mode is sometimes set.

7-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The production execution means
When the specific production mode is set by establishing the first start condition, the specific production mode may be continuously set until the first end condition (second end condition) is established. ,
When the specific production mode is set by satisfying the second start condition, the specific production mode is changed until a second end condition (first end condition) different from the first end condition is established. It is characterized in that it may be set continuously.

7-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention C1 or Invention C2,
The specific production mode is continuously set for a longer period when the first start condition is set than when the second start condition is set, rather than when the second start condition is set. It is easy to be done.

7-3-4. Invention C4
A gaming machine according to the invention C4,
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention C1 to Invention C3,
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S1506 and the like) that can be set to any one of a plurality of game states (such as a high base game state and a low base game state);
The first start condition is that the gaming state is changed by the gaming state control means.

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 1 ... Game board 11 ... First start port 11a ... First start port sensor 12 ... Second start port 12a ... Second start port sensor 14 ... Grand prize port 14a ... Grand prize port sensor 50 ... Image display Device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Frame lamp 55 ... Board movable device 55k ... Board movable body 55k1 ... Rotating member 55k2 ... Lifting member 55m1 ... Rotating member motor 55m2 ... Lifting member motor 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game Microcomputer 120 for control ... Production control board 121 ... Microcomputer 140 for production control ... Image control board

Claims (3)

Gaming state control means capable of being set to any one of a plurality of gaming states;
An effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect,
The production execution means
A specific production mode may be set as the production mode,
There is a case where the specific effect mode is set in accordance with the change of the game state by the game state control means and a case where the specific effect mode is set without the change of the game state by the game state control means. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further comprises a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
The effect executing means is characterized in that when the specific effect mode is set, an effect that expects the execution of the special game is easier to execute than when the specific effect mode is not set. To play. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
Before the determination is made, further comprising a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not the special game is executed,
The gaming machine characterized in that the production execution means may set the specific production mode based on the result of the prior determination.