JP2018111004A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which contributes to improvement of game amusement through a performance.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 is capable of read-ahead determination. A performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of configuring a first normal performance mode, a second normal performance mode, a third normal performance mode, or a chance performance mode as a performance mode, and capable of executing a first reservation change performance, a second reservation change performance, or a third reservation change performance on the basis of a result of the read-ahead determination in the first normal performance mode, the second normal performance mode, or the third normal performance mode. Probability of switching to the chance performance mode differs depending on whether the first reservation change performance, the second reservation change performance, or the third reservation change performance is executed or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, a determination based on the establishment of the start condition is performed, and a special game (a big hit game) is performed based on the determination result. For example, a determination is made when a game ball wins (enters) a start opening, and a round game with a special winning opening is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display means after the symbols are changed and displayed, and is displayed to the player according to the symbol stop mode.

  In addition, in the gaming machine, the variation effect is executed during the symbol variation display, and one effect mode of the plurality of effect modes is executed in the variation effect. In each effect mode, a highly anticipated hold display may be performed in the hold state before the symbols are variably displayed. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, a special hold display with five levels of expectation is performed as a hold display with high expectation.

JP, 2006-159059, A

  There is room for improvement in production. It is expected to improve the fun of gaming by installing improved performance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and whether or not the special gaming state is to be entered before the determination is performed. A pre-reading determination unit that performs pre-reading determination; and an effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution unit includes a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode and a second effect mode. Any one of the production modes can be set, and in the first production mode, a predetermined prefetch production can be executed based on the result of the prefetch determination, and the second production mode includes a specific production mode. And the non-specific effect mode, the probability that the first effect mode becomes the specific effect mode when the prefetch effect is executed and when it is not executed, or The first production Probability consists over de in the non-specific effect mode, but different from each other, it is characterized in that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of the game through the production.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table showing common figure related random numbers, and (B) is a first table showing special figure related random numbers. (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 jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a 1st specific example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a 1st specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a 1st specific example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side timer interrupt process. It is the 2nd specific example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a 2nd specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of chance production | presentation mode. (A) is a chance effect mode determination table, (B) is a normal effect mode determination table A, and (C) is a normal effect mode determination table B. (A) is a hold icon selection table A, (B) is a hold icon selection table B, (C) is a hold icon selection table C, and (D) is a table showing types of hold icons. It is a character standby production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a character standby effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation flow of a special figure change production. (A) is a chance up effect selection table, and (B) is a door effect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a door effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a chance up effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example at the time of effect mode switching.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the 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 this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. with respect to the symbols or signs are omitted or written by referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

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Later, an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail. First, a basic embodiment as a basis of the embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. 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. In addition, “front” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is attached, and a front frame 23m that is rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. 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. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  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 corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 72, which will be described later) that is applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It has been. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

  An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided in front of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 includes, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like.

  In addition, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a right speaker 52R disposed on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, on the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23m, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing game entertainment. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

  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 mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side 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. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning a game area 6 in which a game ball can flow down is formed to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

  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 a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first grand winning port 14, And the route | guide route | guided moderately to the 2nd big winning opening 15 etc. is comprised.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11 </ b> D having a first start port 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start prize that enables or disables entering the second start port 12. And a device (so-called “electrical chew”) 12D.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first start port 11 is constant (invariable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter “Special Figure 1 lottery”) And the variable display shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the first start port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12. And if it will be in a special state, it will move to the open position in which the game ball can enter into the 2nd starting port 12. As described above, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 12 only in the open state. You can enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state”, it is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and when the electric chew 12D is “closed”, the “electrical chow 12D is closed. "

  The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 2 lottery”) ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. When a game ball wins the second start port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 through which a game ball can enter. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) (ie, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric Chu 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  The game area 6 is provided with a first grand prize-winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize-winning port 14 into which a game ball can be entered is formed.

  The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k operable in an open state and a closed state. Usually, the first grand opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally closed to close the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is operated in the open state, the game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

  Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second grand prize-winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second grand prize-winning port 15 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second grand prize opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Here, the second large winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second grand prize winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-like second big prize winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward. It has been.

  A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 15a are distributed to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The sorting device 16D includes a sorting member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k. The sorting member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a sorting solenoid 16s.

  When the sorting solenoid 16s is not energized, the sorting member 16k is in a first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the sorting member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize mouth sensor 15a, or extremely It is difficult and passes through the non-specific region 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 16s is energized, the sorting member 16k is in a second state (passing permitted state: allowed to pass through the specific area 16 of the game ball (passing allowed state: in front view of FIG. 3B)). The left end of the dividing member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the sorting member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, and the position directly above the specific area 16 is open. When the sorting member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the sorting member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the sorting solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

  Note that only one of the first grand prize-winning device 14D and the second grand prize-winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

  In addition, two out-ports 19 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game region 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game region 6 are provided at the substantially lowermost portion of the game region 6. Yes. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 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 is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible 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 by a number of game nails and the like.

  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, a first grand prize winning port 14, and a second major prize winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handed, thereby allowing the player to pass through the gate 13, the second start port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 15.

  The game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

  An indicator 8 is arranged on the lower left side of the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 (a part other than the gaming area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 8, a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a universal figure are variably displayed. A universal display 82 is included. Further, the display unit 8 displays a special figure 1 hold display 83a for displaying a special figure 1 hold number, which will be described later (U1: the number in which the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a is held), Also included is a special figure 2 hold display 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b being held) which will be described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second start port 12. 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 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a 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. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots to be described later), the special chart indicator 81 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, a special symbol display 81 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a losing pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entering a ball) at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing special drawing lottery, etc. An example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure hold storage unit 105 described later as a special figure hold. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first starting port 11 (referred to as a winning ball) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105a in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 1 storage unit. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number) It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to reserve a variable display of a special figure (or the right to draw a special figure) for the prize. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  The special figure hold number is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LED for the number of special figure hold. It is possible.

  Further, the variable display of the normal map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the stop map is displayed after the variable map is variable. A general map that is displayed in a stopped state (a general map that is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display or a variable display) is one common map selected from a plurality of types of general maps by a general drawing lottery. When the stop-displayed general chart is a predetermined specific figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The universal map indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a universal map corresponding to the result of the universal map lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win, the general symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). When the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned general figure holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit 106 (the number of general map holds). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit obtained by unitizing a plurality of apparatuses mainly performing production. The presentation unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter “panel movable device”) 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter “panel movable device”) 56.

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like, and includes a display unit 50a that can display symbols and the like.

  The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a on-board movable body 55k that is decorated. The under-table movable device 56 is disposed in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a down-table movable body 56k that is decorated.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (lowers), and when the drive source of the below-table movable device 56 is driven, the below-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the elevated below-table movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to visually recognize.

  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.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting which will be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 that performs control related to game profits (game progress), and game effects according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that performs control related to an effect such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is effective (operation effective period), In addition, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses a production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is only necessary that the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on or off the power switch 191, the power is turned on and off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main 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, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. In addition, the game 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 hit determination table, and a normal variation pattern determination table. The auxiliary game control table is stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, the general figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

  Further, in the main control board 100, the game CPU 102 clears the information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104. For this purpose, a RAM clear switch 119 is mounted.

  Various sensors MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100. Further, the main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators MA.

  The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor that detects a game ball won in the first start port 11, and a second sensor that detects a game ball won in the second start port 12. A start opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize in the first big winning opening 14. A grand prize opening sensor, a second big prize opening sensor 15a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 15, a specific area sensor 16a for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16), And the non-specific area | region sensor 17a which detects the game ball which passed the non-specific area | region 17 (entry into the non-specific area | region 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a first AT driving member 14k of the first grand prize winning device 14D. A first big prize opening solenoid, a second big prize opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big prize winning device 15D, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D are included. . It should be noted that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The main control board 100 is further connected with indicators 8 (a special figure display 81, a common figure display 82, and a special figure holding display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enabling lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73 are provided. In addition to being connected, a launching device 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175. The launching device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the connected card unit CU. Or paying out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

  In addition, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. The launching device 72 is connected to a launching volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 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. 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 main control board 100 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the sub-control board 120 as the game progresses. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (game control content). The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the programmed program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  The sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 190 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub 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 sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub 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. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. 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 figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as background images) are stored.

  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 main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main 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 sub-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 sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a drive source, and various lamps SL via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub-control board 120 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Further, the sub control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the below-table movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits light. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. 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. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, main games played 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. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing. 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 a common figure-related random number when the general figure variable start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable drawing of a common drawing, and an auxiliary game). The common figure related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. 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 one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state to be described later. In other words, the gaming state includes a non-short-time state and a short-time state. As a hit determination table, a hit determination table used in the non-time-short state (non-time-short hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the short-time state (short-time use) And a hit determination table). In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit 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. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the normal map is performed. 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. In addition, the winning probability of winning can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern using one or a plurality of general map variation pattern determination tables 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 normal variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state. In other words, as a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-temporal state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (in a time-short state) ( It is possible to distinguish between a short time normal map fluctuation pattern determination 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 in 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. The universal map variable display of the regular map variable time associated with the regular map variation pattern determined in this determination is performed by the universal map display 82. Further, these normal time fluctuations can be changed as appropriate. 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).

  The auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened, and an opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls auxiliary games using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the gaming state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time for each of these elements 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-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chewing 12D (eg, 3.00 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long open auxiliary game”.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs 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 and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is completed.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs 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. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following, winning a game ball at the first start port 11 is referred to as “first start condition establishment”, and winning a game ball at the second start port 12 “second establishment condition established”. 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.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. A random number may be referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. The gaming state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the game state is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table) can be distinguished as the jackpot determination table. Is possible.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to 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 jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Also, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is a jackpot symbol type determination (one jackpot symbol type) using one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. Is a determination for determining. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components, such as the contents of jackpot, in other words, game benefits given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the start port where the winning is attributed to the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment value (big jackpot symbol type random value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination Yes. 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 value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Also, 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.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y. The jackpot symbol Z can be set to 100% for the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by determining the jackpot symbol type. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second start port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

3-2-3. Reach Determination In the reach determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure variation effect described later using one or a plurality of reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a determination for determining whether or not.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, a reach determination table (non-temporal reach reach determination table) used in a non-short-time state is distinguished from a reach determination table (short-time reach determination table) used in a time-short state. It is possible.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . 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. 10C, it is possible to vary the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. It is. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “lost” is referred to as “lost with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)” ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ unreach without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed by using one or a plurality of special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment tables (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12. This is a determination for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed regardless of whether the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. 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 variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that is subjected to variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of the start port where the winning due to the special diagram variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed. It is possible to distinguish the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used sometimes.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with a gaming state. That is, as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the special figure 1 used in time-short state. It is possible to distinguish the fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 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. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), reach loss, and non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure holds. 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. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless lose can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3-4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation 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. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special chart lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. The

  Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the production flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure variation production. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed among the loses with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and the L reach, which is a type of reach, among the loses with reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is “L Loss fluctuation”, and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is “N lose fluctuation”, without reach. Such a special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or a plurality of pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of the start port related to the start winning. That is, as a pre-reading determination table, a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning at the second start port 12 , Can be distinguished.

  Further, the prefetch determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, the prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state (non-temporal pre-read determination table) and the pre-read determination table (time-short pre-read determination table) used in the short-time state are distinguished as the pre-read determination table. It is possible.

  That is, the prefetch determination table includes a first prefetch determination table used in the non-time-short state, a first pre-read determination table used in the time-short state, and a second pre-read determination table used in the non-time-short state. And the second prefetch determination table used in the time-short state can be distinguished. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games that involve opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 or the second big prize opening 15) and the first round game after the big hit game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round 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. Moreover, 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 called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements constituting such a jackpot game (a jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 or the second big prize opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each winning prize opening, opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Opening round game is performed. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big prize openings 14, 15 has elapsed, End the round game.

  Further, the number of times and the time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15, or using only one of them.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be awarded and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open / close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the sorting member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (the specific region 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the constant operation mode of the sorting member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16), In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of making the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Hereinafter, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing pattern”). The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base game state” can be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-short-time state and a short-time state.

  The normal probability state is a state that is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is a normal probability. The high probability state is a state that is set in the “high probability low base gaming state” or the “high probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. And it becomes possible to switch from a normal probability state to a high probability state by winning a jackpot. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or “high-probability high-base game state”. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special-figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure variation patterns with a short special-figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. It is also possible to do this (see FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state can easily make the normal time change time shorter than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined. Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time-short state to be determined as a win in the hit determination than in the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-short state. Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

  As described above, in the time reduction state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is easy for the game balls to win frequently at the second start port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a 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. Therefore, it can be said that the short-time state is more advantageous to the player than the non-short-time state.

  When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time-saving state is set. And, for example, a short time state can be set by winning a jackpot. In the short-time state, it is possible to change from the short-time state to the non-short-time state by making a jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win a win, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state. The game according to the usual figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three respects. However, some of the points that are advantageously set for the player may be included.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In the “hit game state”, the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed. Therefore, the non-short-time state is set as the jackpot game is started. As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming state described above or only a part thereof.

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, special figure variation effects are performed in “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 no special figure variation effect is 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. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a ("light quantity setting"), frequency setting of effects to be executed ("effect setting"), and the like.

  The normal performance mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state” and indicates a non-time-short state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16B-2, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a night mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed one or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding background image is displayed. Further, a special performance mode that is set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability changing effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image (probability changing background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a probability change post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-change change effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the post-change change effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The short time effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a short time state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image representing the sky (time reduction background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the short-time effect mode includes a short-time pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a short-time post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-time reduction effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-shortage post-effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  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. 16C-1, on the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right for prompting “right hit” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls that have been paid out. Round production will be performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-3, the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid-out balls. The jackpot ending effect is displayed in which the total prize ball number image G112 to be displayed is displayed.

  In addition, about the kind of effect mode, it is possible to change or add suitably.

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation effect (also simply referred to as “fluctuation 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. The production symbol is composed of, for example, numeric symbols 1 to 9, and in the variation display of the production symbol, the production symbol fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production symbol with the end of the variable display of the special figure Stops. 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 drawing variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol variation display, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using a simple effect device. In this case, other effects can be continuously performed even after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially horizontally. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol region 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of numeric symbols 1 to 9, for example.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. These are described to represent the ranges of the medium effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. 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.

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure from FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, with the start, the change display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the change display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Note that “↓” in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol variation is being displayed. When the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “normal loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-1, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different. After the temporary stop in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disparity) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as “1, 1, 2” and “2, 4, 6”, where the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with a reach such as “N loss fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. And the right effect design EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode (so-called reach eyes), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special diagram variation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuations. The N reach is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a “hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot.

  In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. Will slow down. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 18C-1, a stop mode (so-called reach lose eye) suggesting reach loss is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all together in a stop mode that suggests reach loss. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, such as “7, 6, 7” and “5, 3, 5”, in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. indicate. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest a big hit, such as “7, 7, 7” and “2, 2, 2”, which have the same left and right symbols. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. It should be noted that the effect content of N reach is not limited to the moderate effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. 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 result of the jackpot determination is a “hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot.

  In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing the start of reach is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach exclusive effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive effect is reached, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character is delighted to win the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot (a so-called doublet) indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting the loss (for example, an enemy character in battle) Display that is delighted to win) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop display in a stop mode that suggests reach lose. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. It should be noted that the effect content of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner that indicates a jackpot (expected degree of jackpot) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, when the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, the execution probability of the SP reach is If the jackpot determination result is “losing” and 4%, and if the jackpot determination result is “hit”, 100%, the SP reach jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach jackpot expectation It can be set high. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 30% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. For example, the SP jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B can be set higher than the SP jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be set by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-3. On-hold icon display area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with an on-hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas as shown in FIG. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

  Note that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Holding effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a holding effect in response to a game ball winning a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of the special figure 1 held is “0”, the special figure changing effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first start port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. Thereafter, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 holding number is “1”.

4-4. Notification effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notification effect at any timing during the special figure change effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of the determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves to overlap with the display unit 50a when viewed from the player, and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, It can change or add suitably. Moreover, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is effective (button operation effective period) occurs, and as this button operation effective period occurs, as shown in FIG. An effect that prompts the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (ie, pressing operation), and a button operation effective period. And an image representing the remaining time (operation effective period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, when the special button 41 is pressed in the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated in the button operation effective period, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the on-board movable device 55 is operated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a as viewed from the player, and the big hit expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold where the special drawing lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special drawing lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called “gasse” effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

5. Control of Game by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, a timer, a buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main 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, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  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 shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 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 interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is completed and before the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started, various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub 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, for example, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays a game as 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 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), the next main timer interrupt process (period until S005) is started).

  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.

  After the special operation process (S106), a sorting apparatus control process for controlling the sorting apparatus 16D is performed (S107).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108), and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. As other processing (S108), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of a game ball at each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out a prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

  The game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor process, the gate sensor process, the second starting opening sensor process, the first starting opening sensor process, the first large winning opening sensor process, the second large winning opening sensor process, the specific area. Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor. Further, a general winning a prize opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate sensor. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . When a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Further, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening sensor. In addition, a first grand prize opening sensor command corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor. In addition, a command for the second grand prize opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106. Further, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a universal variation start command including information related to the hit determination and the result of the universal variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the normal map change time associated with the determined general map change pattern, the general map display 82 starts the variable display of the normal map.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process that is performed during variable display of a normal diagram. In the normal symbol change process, the normal symbol stop display is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the normal symbol change time from the start of the variable display of the currently executed normal symbol. Then, a universal map change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the stop display of the currently executed normal symbol starts, the stopped symbol is the winning symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-3. Special action processing]
In the special action process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol stand-by process is a process that is performed during the stand-by when the special figure variable display is not performed, not in the big hit gaming state. In the special symbol standby process, a special figure 2 determination process and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 storage unit Shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage part shift process is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 holding number) stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information relating to the special figure 2, information relating to the jackpot determination result, information relating to the reach determination result, special figure fluctuation time information associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of special figure 2.

  The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is specially changed. 2 is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with information relating to the special figure 1, information relating to the jackpot determination result, information relating to the reach determination result, information relating to the jackpot type determination result, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Includes information on special map fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of special figure 1.

  The special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is specially changed. 1 is cleared from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. And the special figure 1 pending | holding number command showing the special figure 1 pending | holding number after the said process is produced | generated.

  In this embodiment, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. Are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display unit 81 terminates the variable symbol display and stops the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot determination result. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the lose symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information related to the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time-short state is to be ended, the non-time-short state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are “0”, the customer wait indicating that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the high probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set when the jackpot gaming state ends. When the duration of the short-time state is limited, the duration of the short-time state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the short-time state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time reduction setting command indicating the setting of the time reduction state is generated.

  Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6). Production Control by Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, production control by production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. It should be noted that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like that appear in the following description of control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 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. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main 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 normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main 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 sub control board 120 are 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). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and lamp control. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are actuated (various movable body effects depending on the operation). Or run).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, the reception interrupt process (S4010) and the sub timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main 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).

[2. Sub timer interrupt processing]
The sub timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined period (for example, 1 msec period) is input to the sub control board 120. In the sub timer interruption process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), the watchdog timer process (S4104), and the received command analysis A process (S4105), an effect timer update process (S4106), an audio control process (S4107), and an effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

  In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is generated so that the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 emit light based on the production data created in the production data creation process, which will be described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body effect that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing based on the production data created in the production data creation process. To do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

  In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the command (for example, selecting an effect, setting an effect mode, setting a command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

  First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The gaming ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The gaming control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used. However, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 can be used in combination.

  The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing in the non-time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, eight types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns of “THP001” to “THP003”, “THP011” to “THP013”, and “THP021” to “THP022” are determined as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Is possible. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, one of the three types “THP001” to “THP003” is determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. Of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP001” is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. “THP001” is referred to as “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”, “THP002” is referred to as “sudden SP jackpot fluctuation”, and “THP003” is referred to as “N jackpot fluctuation”.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, any one of the three types of “THP011” to “THP013” is used as the special figure 1 variation pattern. It is determined. Of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP013” is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Note that “THP011” is referred to as “normal SP loss fluctuation”, “THP012” is referred to as “sudden SP loss fluctuation”, and “THP013” is referred to as “N loss fluctuation”.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, any one of two types of “THP021” to “THP022” is used as the special figure 1 variation pattern. It is determined. Which one of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the special figure 1 holding number is 0 to 1, “THP021” having a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms is easily determined, and when the special figure 1 holding number is 2 to 4, the special figure “THP022” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. “THP021” is referred to as “normal A loss fluctuation”, and “THP022” is referred to as “normal B loss fluctuation”.

  Next, the prefetch determination performed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game ROM 103 stores a prefetch determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can make a prefetch determination using the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. The prefetch determination includes a jackpot prefetch determination as to whether or not the acquired special symbol random number is determined to be a “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and the acquired special figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special diagram variation pattern determination. Variation pattern pre-reading determination as to whether or not the special figure variation pattern is determined. The game control microcomputer 101 determines a start winning command based on the result of the prefetch determination. In the first embodiment, the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used. However, the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 13 can be used in combination.

  The game control microcomputer 101 determines the start winning command based on the result of the jackpot prefetch determination or the variation pattern prefetch determination in the first start port sensor processing when the non-time-short state is set. As shown in FIG. 28, seven types of start winning commands “command 001” to “command 003”, “command 011” to “command 013”, and “command 021” can be determined as start winning commands.

  When the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is “big jackpot” and the result of the variation pattern prefetch determination is “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”, “command 001” is determined, and the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is “jackpot”, When the result of the variation pattern prefetch determination is “suddenly SP jackpot variation”, “command 002” is determined, the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is “jackpot”, and the result of the variation pattern prefetch determination is “N jackpot variation”. If it is, “command 003” is determined.

  When the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is “losing” and the result of the variation pattern prefetching determination is “normal SP loss variation”, “command 011” is determined, and the result of the jackpot prefetching determination is “lost”. If the result of the variation pattern prefetch determination is “sudden SP loss variation”, “command 012” is determined, the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is “lost”, and the result of the variation pattern prefetch determination is “N loss” In the case of “variation”, “command 013” is determined, the result of jackpot prefetch determination is “losing”, and the result of variation pattern prefetching determination is “normal A loss variation” or “normal B loss variation”. In this case, “command 021” is determined.

  Next, an effect mode that can be set by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. When the non-time-short state is set, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the above-described “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode” (FIG. 16B-1). ) To FIG. 16 (B-3)), the “chance effect mode” can be set.

  The “first normal effect mode” is an effect mode that may be switched when any one of the “second normal effect mode”, the “third normal effect mode”, and the “chance effect mode” is set. It is. The “second normal effect mode” is an effect mode that may be switched when any one of the “first normal effect mode”, the “third normal effect mode”, and the “chance effect mode” is set. It is. The “third normal effect mode” is an effect mode that may be switched when any of the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “chance effect mode” is set. It is. “Chance effect mode” is an effect mode that may be switched when any of the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode” is set. It is. In addition, after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the “first normal effect mode” is set first.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram showing a state when the “first normal effect mode” is set, and the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a state when the “second normal effect mode” is set, and the evening normal background image G103 is displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 29C is a diagram illustrating a state when the “third normal effect mode” is set, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 29D is a diagram showing a state when the “chance effect mode” is set. The horse image G20 and the main character image G10 are displayed in the center of the display unit 50a, and “chance effect” is displayed. A band image G11a indicating “mode” is displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 50a.

  When the start prize command is determined by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 can make a mode transition determination based on the determined start prize command. The mode transition determination includes a first mode transition determination, a second mode transition determination, and a third mode transition determination. In the first mode transition determination, when any one of the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode” is set, the “chance effect mode” is set. This is a determination for determining whether or not to switch. In the second mode transition determination, if it is determined in the first mode transition determination that the mode is not switched to the “chance rendering mode”, whether or not to switch to the rendering mode other than the “chance rendering mode”, and “the first normal rendering mode” ”,“ Second normal effect mode ”, and“ third normal effect mode ”. In the third mode transition determination, when “chance effect mode” is set, whether to switch to an effect mode other than “chance effect mode”, and “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect” This is a determination for determining which of the “mode” and the “third normal effect mode” to switch to. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first mode transition determination using the chance effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30A, and uses the normal effect mode determination table A shown in FIG. A determination is made, and the third mode transition determination is performed using the normal performance mode determination table B shown in FIG.

  The first mode transition determination is performed only when the current effect mode is any one of “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode”. In the chance effect mode determination table used in the first mode transition determination, the probability of switching to the “chance effect mode” varies depending on whether the first to third hold change effects described later are being executed or not. . When the first to third hold change effects are being executed or are being executed, the probability of switching to the “chance effect mode” increases. When the start winning command is “command 001” or “command 002”, not during or during execution of the first to third hold change effects, it is determined to switch to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, it is determined not to switch to the “chance effect mode” at a rate of 60%, while the first to third hold change effects are being executed or are being executed, and the start winning command is “command 001”, “command 002” In this case, it is determined to switch to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 50%, and it is determined not to switch to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 50%. In addition, when the start winning command is “command 011” or “command 012”, not during or during execution of the first to third on-hold change effects, switching to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, it is determined not to switch to the “chance effect mode” at a ratio of 70%, while the first to third hold change effects are being executed or are being executed, and the start winning command is “command 011”, “command In the case of “012”, it is determined to switch to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 35%, and it is determined not to switch to “chance effect mode” at a rate of 65%. In addition, when the start winning command is “command 003” or “command 013” regardless of whether or not the first to third on-hold change effects are being executed, when switching to the “chance effect mode” at a rate of 10% It is determined, and it is determined not to switch to the “chance effect mode” at a rate of 90%. When the start winning command is “command 021” regardless of whether or not the first to third hold change effects are being executed, it is determined that the “chance effect mode” is not switched to 100%. That is, “command 001”, “command 002”, and “command 003” determined when the jackpot prefetch determination is determined to be “big jackpot” are determined to be “losing” in the jackpot prefetch determination. The probability of determining to switch to the “chance effect mode” is higher than “command 011”, “command 012”, “command 013”, and “command 021” determined in this case. Therefore, the “chance production mode” functions as a production mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. Note that the switching probability to the “chance effect mode” can be changed as appropriate.

  The second mode transition determination is when the current presentation mode is any one of “first normal presentation mode”, “second normal presentation mode”, and “third normal presentation mode”. It is performed only when it is determined not to switch to the “chance production mode”. In the normal effect mode determination table A used in the second mode transition determination, the probability of switching the effect mode differs depending on whether or not the first to third hold change effects are being executed. When the first to third on-hold change effects are being executed or are being executed, it is determined that the effect mode is not switched at a rate of 100%, and switching of the effect mode is restricted. When the current production mode is “first normal production mode”, not during or during execution of the first to third pending change productions, it is determined to switch to “second normal production mode” at a rate of 5%. It is determined to switch to the “third normal effect mode” at a rate of 5%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 90%. In addition, when the current production mode is “second normal production mode”, not during execution or at the time of execution of the first to third pending change productions, it is determined to switch to “first normal production mode” at a rate of 5%. Then, it is determined to switch to the “third normal effect mode” at a rate of 5%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 90%. Further, when the current production mode is “third normal production mode”, not during execution or at the time of execution of the first to third on-hold change productions, it is determined to switch to “first normal production mode” at a rate of 15%. It is determined to switch to the “second normal effect mode” at a rate of 15%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 70%. That is, when the current production mode is “first normal production mode” or “second normal production mode”, not during execution or at the time of execution of the first to third pending change productions, the production mode has a probability of 1/10. Is switched, and the current production mode is “third normal production mode”, the production mode is switched with a probability of 3/10. Note that the switching probability to the “first normal effect mode”, the “second normal effect mode”, or the “third normal effect mode” can be changed as appropriate.

  The transition to the third mode is determined when the current production mode is the “chance production mode” and the special figure is variable based on the special figure 1 suspension related to the start winning command that has been switched to the “chance production mode”. This is done only after the display is finished. In the normal performance mode determination table B used in the third mode transition determination, it is determined to switch to the “first normal performance mode” at a rate of 15%, and to be switched to the “second normal performance mode” at a rate of 15%. It is determined to switch to the “third normal effect mode” at a rate of 20%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 50%. In other words, the “chance production mode” is switched to the “chance production mode”, and when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure 1 suspension related to the start winning command is finished, the production mode is set to a probability of 1/2. Can be switched. Note that the switching probability to the “first normal effect mode”, the “second normal effect mode”, or the “third normal effect mode” can be changed as appropriate.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 switches the effect mode when it is determined that the effect mode is to be switched by the first mode transition determination, the second mode transition determination, or the third mode transition determination. In the first embodiment, the effect mode is switched in the next special drawing variation effect, but the timing of switching the effect mode, such as switching the effect mode in the next special signal variation effect, can be changed as appropriate. It is. The details when the effect mode is switched will be described later.

  Next, the hold icon HA that can be displayed by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 holds the “first normal production mode”, the “second normal production mode”, the “third normal production mode”, and the “chance production mode”, even if any of them is set. In the production, the hold icon HA suggesting the special figure 1 hold number can be displayed in the hold icon display area 50d (see FIG. 20A). As shown in FIG. 31D, the hold icon HA includes nine types of hold icons HA including sun icons A to C, umbrella icons A to C, and cloud icons A to C.

  In the “first normal effect mode”, the sun icons A to C are displayed, and the umbrella icons A to C and the cloud icons A to C are not displayed. The sun icon A is displayed in yellow, the sun icon B is displayed in green, and the sun icon C is displayed in red. In the “second normal effect mode”, the umbrella icons A to C are displayed, and the sun icons A to C and the cloud icons A to C are not displayed. The umbrella icon A is displayed in blue, the umbrella icon B is displayed in green, and the umbrella icon C is displayed in red. In the “third normal effect mode”, the cloud icons A to C are displayed, and the sun icons A to C and the umbrella icons A to C are not displayed. The cloud icon A is displayed in white, the cloud icon B is displayed in green, and the cloud icon C is displayed in red. Therefore, for example, when the sun icon A is displayed in the “first normal effect mode” and the mode is switched to the “second normal effect mode”, the sun icon A is changed to the umbrella icon A, and the “second normal effect mode” is displayed. When the umbrella icon A is displayed in the “effect mode” and the camera is switched to the “third normal effect mode”, the umbrella icon A is changed to the cloud icon A.

  In the “chance effect mode”, any of the sun icons A to C, the umbrella icons A to C, and the cloud icons A to C may be displayed. When the “first chance effect mode” is switched to the “chance effect mode”, the sun icons A to C are displayed. When the icons A to C are displayed and the mode is switched from the “third normal effect mode” to the “chance effect mode”, cloud icons A to C are displayed. Therefore, for example, when the sun icon B is displayed in the “first normal effect mode” and the mode is switched to the “chance effect mode”, the sun icon B is continuously displayed without being changed. become.

  The effect RAM 124 is provided with a start prize command storage unit (not shown) for storing a start prize command determined by the game control microcomputer 101, and the effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in the start prize command storage unit. The hold icon HA can be displayed based on the start winning command. The start winning command stored in the start winning command storage unit is erased by performing a variable display of the special figure based on the special figure 1 hold on which the start winning command is determined.

  Next, effects that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the start winning command determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the “first normal effect mode”, the “second normal effect mode”, and the “third normal effect mode”.

A. First hold change effect The “first hold change effect” is a pre-read effect in which the sun icon B and the sun icon C are displayed as the hold icon HA indicating the number of special figure 1 holds in the “first normal effect mode”. is there. The “first hold change effect” is more likely to be a jackpot game because the jackpot prefetch determination result is more likely to be “hits” than when it is “lost”. It functions as a suggestion. In addition, in the “first hold change effect”, the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”, “sudden SP jackpot fluctuation”, “normal SP loss fluctuation”, and “sudden SP loss fluctuation”. Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect suggesting that “SP reach” may be performed. In addition, since the “first hold change effect” may be subsequently switched to the “chance effect mode”, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of switching to the “chance effect mode”.

B. Second reserved change effect The “second reserved change effect” is a pre-read effect in which the umbrella icon B and the umbrella icon C are displayed as the reserved icons HA indicating the number of reserved special figures 1 in the “second normal effect mode”. is there. The “second holding change effect” is more likely to be a jackpot game because the jackpot prefetch determination result is more likely to be “hits” than when it is “losing”. It functions as a suggestion. In the “second hold change effect”, the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”, “sudden SP jackpot fluctuation”, “normal SP loss fluctuation”, and “sudden SP loss fluctuation”. Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect suggesting that “SP reach” may be performed. Further, since the “second hold change effect” may be subsequently switched to the “chance effect mode”, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of switching to the “chance effect mode”.

C. Third hold change effect The “third hold change effect” is a pre-read effect in which the cloud icon B and the cloud icon C are displayed as the hold icon HA suggesting the number of special figure 1 hold in the “third normal effect mode”. is there. The “third hold change effect” is more likely to be a jackpot game because the jackpot prefetch determination result is more likely to be “hits” than when it is “losing”. It functions as a suggestion. In addition, in the “third hold change effect”, the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”, “sudden SP jackpot fluctuation”, “normal SP loss fluctuation”, and “sudden SP loss fluctuation”. Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect suggesting that “SP reach” may be performed. Further, since the “third hold change effect” may be subsequently switched to the “chance effect mode”, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of switching to the “chance effect mode”.

D. Character standby effect “Character standby effect” is a look-ahead effect in which a horse image is displayed in “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode”. "Character standby effect" suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot look-ahead judgment result is "Lost" than when it is "Lost" Functions as a production. Further, since the “character standby effect” may be switched to the “chance effect mode” after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of switching to the “chance effect mode”.

  Next, various effects executed in the “first normal effect mode”, the “second normal effect mode”, and the “third normal effect mode” will be specifically described. First, the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, and “third hold change effect” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the “first hold change effect” when the “first normal effect mode” is set, and the “first normal effect mode” when the “second normal effect mode” is set. “2 hold change effect” can be executed, and “third hold change effect” can be executed when “third normal effect mode” is set. The “first on-hold change effect”, “second on-hold change effect”, and “third on-hold change effect” suggest the possibility of a jackpot game being executed.

  When the “first normal effect mode” is set, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the hold icon selection table A shown in FIG. 31A to indicate the type of the hold icon HA that suggests the special figure 1 hold number. When the “second normal effect mode” is set, the type of the hold icon HA that suggests the number of hold of the special figure 1 is determined using the hold icon selection table B shown in FIG. When the “third normal effect mode” is set, the type of the hold icon HA that suggests the number of hold of the special figure 1 is determined using the hold icon selection table C shown in FIG. Is possible.

  In the hold icon selection table A, when the start winning command is “command 001” or “command 002”, the sun icon A is selected at a ratio of 50%, the sun icon B is 20%, and the sun icon C is selected at a ratio of 30%. Is done. When the start winning command is “command 011” or “command 012”, the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 80%, the sun icon B at 15%, and the sun icon C at a rate of 5%. When the start winning command is “command 003” or “command 013”, the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 90% and the sun icon B is selected at a rate of 10%, and the sun icon C is not selected. When the start winning command is “command 021”, the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the sun icon B and the sun icon C are not selected. Therefore, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of sun icon A <sun icon B <sun icon C.

  In the hold icon selection table B, when the start winning command is “command 001” or “command 002”, the umbrella icon A is selected at a ratio of 50%, the umbrella icon B is 20%, and the umbrella icon C is selected at a ratio of 30%. Is done. If the start winning command is “command 011” or “command 012”, the umbrella icon A is selected at 80%, the umbrella icon B at 15%, and the umbrella icon C at 5%. When the start winning command is “command 003” or “command 013”, the umbrella icon A is selected at a ratio of 90% and the umbrella icon B is selected at a ratio of 10%, and the umbrella icon C is not selected. When the start winning command is “command 021”, the umbrella icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the umbrella icon B and the umbrella icon C are not selected. Therefore, the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of umbrella icon A <umbrella icon B <umbrella icon C.

  In the hold icon selection table C, when the start winning command is “command 001” or “command 002”, the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 30%, the cloud icon B is 30%, and the cloud icon C is selected at a rate of 40%. Is done. If the start winning command is “command 011” or “command 012”, the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 60%, the cloud icon B at 25%, and the cloud icon C at a rate of 15%. When the start winning command is “command 003” or “command 013”, the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 80% and the cloud icon B is selected at a rate of 20%, and the cloud icon C is not selected. When the start winning command is “command 021”, the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the cloud icon B and the cloud icon C are not selected. Accordingly, the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of cloud icon A <cloud icon B <cloud icon C.

  Note that the selection ratio for selecting the type of the hold icon HA can be changed as appropriate.

  The production control microcomputer 121 can display the hold icon HA selected by the hold icon selection table A, the hold icon selection table B, or the hold icon selection table C in the hold icon display area 50d or the icon display area 50e. In the first embodiment, the display of the sun icon B or the sun icon C is referred to as a “first hold change effect”, and the display of the umbrella icon B or the umbrella icon C is referred to as a “second hold change effect”. The display of the cloud icon B or the cloud icon C is called “third hold change effect”.

  The hold icon display area 50d includes four display areas, a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4 (see FIG. 29A). A hold icon HA is displayed in each of the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4 according to the number of holds. When the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the second display are displayed. When the hold icon HA is displayed in the area 50d2, and the special figure 1 hold number is "3", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, and the third display area 50d3. When the special figure 1 holding number is “4”, the holding icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3, and the fourth display area 50d4. Then, the hold icon HA displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 moves to the third display area 50d3 in response to the start of the special figure variation effect (in response to the special figure 1 hold being consumed). Then, the hold icon HA displayed in the third display area 50d3 moves to the second display area 50d2, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area moves to the first display area 50d1. The hold icon HA displayed in the first display area 50d1 is displayed in the icon display area 50e as the icon TA (see FIG. 29A). In the first embodiment, the icon TA is deleted when the special figure variation effect ends. However, the icon TA is deleted at a predetermined timing before the special figure variation effect ends. May be.

  Here, the production periods of “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, and “third hold change effect” will be described. The production period of “first hold change effect” corresponds to the period in which sun icon B or sun icon C is displayed, and umbrella icon B or umbrella icon C is displayed in the effect period of “second hold change effect”. The effect period of “third hold change effect” corresponds to the period during which the cloud icon B or the cloud icon C is displayed. For example, when the sun icon B is displayed as the “first hold change effect” in the fourth display area 50d4, the sun icon B is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 → the third display area 50d3 → the second display area 50d2 → the first. Since the display area 50d1 → the icon display area 50e are displayed in this order and are erased in the icon display area 50e, the sun icon B is in the fourth display area 50d4 during the “first hold change effect” effect period in this case. This is a period from when it is displayed on the screen until it is erased in the icon display area 50e. That is, the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, and “third hold change effect” in the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode”. When the production mode is switched to the “chance production mode” after being started, the hold icon HA is continuously displayed without being changed as described above. The “1 hold change effect”, the “second hold change effect”, and the “third hold change effect” are continued.

  Next, the “character standby effect” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the “character standby effect” when the “first normal effect mode”, the “second normal effect mode”, and the “third normal effect mode” are set. “Character standby production” suggests the possibility of switching to “chance production mode”.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the character standby effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 regardless of which of the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, and “third normal effect mode” is set. It is possible to decide whether or not to execute the “character standby effect”. In the determination, the result of the first mode transition determination is referred to.

  In the character standby effect determination table, if it is determined to switch to “chance effect mode” by the first mode transition determination, it is determined that “character standby effect” is executed at a rate of 70%, and “character” is determined at a rate of 30%. It is determined that the “standby effect” is not executed. If it is determined not to switch to the “chance effect mode” in the first mode transition determination, it is determined that the “character standby effect” is executed at a rate of 30%, and the “character standby effect” is executed at a rate of 70%. Judge that not. Therefore, when the “character standby effect” is executed, there is a higher possibility of switching to the “chance effect mode” than when the “character standby effect” is not executed. The execution probability of the “character standby effect” can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 33A to FIG. 33D are diagrams showing a state where the “character standby effect” is performed. Here, a case will be described in which the “character standby effect” is performed when the “first normal effect mode” is set and the special figure 1 holding number is “2”. As shown in FIG. 33A, the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the sun icon A is displayed on the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, and the icon display area 50e. At this time, when a new game ball wins the first start port 11, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), one of the sun icons A to C (here, the sun icon B is displayed) in the third display area 50d3. ) Is displayed and a “character standby effect” is performed.

  In the “character standby effect”, the horse image G20 is displayed on the daytime normal background image G102. This horse image G20 is the same horse as the horse displayed in the “chance effect mode”, and it is suggested that the horse image G20 may be switched to the “chance effect mode”. Thereafter, when a new special figure variation effect is started, if it is determined not to switch to the “chance effect mode” in the first mode transition determination, as shown in FIG. The horse image G20 is erased from the display unit 50a without being switched to “mode” (here, “first normal rendering mode” is maintained). On the other hand, when it is determined in the first mode transition determination that the mode is switched to the “chance effect mode”, as shown in FIG. 33D, the mode is switched to the “chance effect mode” and the horse image G20 continues. It is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 29).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34 to FIG. 40, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure change effect.

E. Normal variation “Normal variation” is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure. Since “normal fluctuation” is first performed in the special figure fluctuation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure fluctuation effect has been started.

F. Reach “Reach” is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped with the same symbol after “normal fluctuation”. Since “reach” is sometimes performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since “reach” may later develop into reach production such as “N reach”, “SP reach”, etc., it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of reach production.

G. N reach “N reach” is an effect that may be performed after “reach” is established, and is a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decreases. Since “N reach” is sometimes performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

H. SP Reach “SP reach” is an effect that may be performed after “normal fluctuation” or after “N reach”, and is a reach effect in which the main character battles with an enemy character. Since “SP reach” is easier to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “hits” than when it is “losing”, it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be played. . In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to play in the case of developing from “N reach” to “SP reach” than in the case of not developing from “N reach” to “SP reach”, “SP reach” It also functions as an effect suggesting that the expectation of jackpot is higher than “N reach”.

I. SP introduction effect The “SP introduction effect” is an effect that may be performed in “normal fluctuation”, and is a notice effect that displays an enemy character image that appears in “SP reach”. The “SP introduction effect” functions as an effect suggesting that “SP reach” is performed since “SP reach” is performed thereafter.

J. et al. Chance-up effect “Chance-up effect” is an effect that may be performed in “normal fluctuation”, and is a notice effect that displays a chance image. Since the “chance up effect” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, the “chance up effect” is more likely to be performed when “N reach” is established than when “reach” is not established, and therefore, it is suggested that “reach” is likely to be established. Also works.

K. Door production (corresponding to the specified suggestion production)
The “door effect” is an effect that may be performed in “normal fluctuation”, and is a notice effect that hides the background image by the door image. The “door effect” functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the effect mode is switched since the effect mode may be switched after that. The “door effect” also functions as an effect suggesting that “SP reach” may be performed since “SP reach” may be performed after that. Further, the “door effect” also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the “chance up effect” may be performed since the “chance increase effect” may be performed later.

  Next, the production flow of the main special figure variation production will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and a speaker. Sound production using 52 can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (A), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal SP jackpot fluctuation” and “normal SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of “SP reach” is executed. Note that “door effect” and “chance-up effect” may be performed by “normal change” in these special figure change effects.

  In the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “sudden SP jackpot fluctuation” and “sudden SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), an effect constituted by “normal fluctuation” → “SP reach” The flow is executed. It should be noted that “door effect” and “SP introduction effect” may be performed by “normal change” in these special figure change effects.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (C), the special figure 1 variation pattern with “N big hit fluctuation” and “N loss fluctuation” is composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach”. The production flow is executed. Note that “door effect” and “chance-up effect” may be performed by “normal change” in these special figure change effects.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (D), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” and “normal B loss fluctuation”, an effect flow including only “normal fluctuation” is executed. The In addition, the “door effect” may be performed by “normal change” in these special figure change effects.

  Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically described. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed together with the variation symbols of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not shown. There are things to do. Further, in the special figure variation effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

  First, “door production” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute “door production” in “normal fluctuation”. The production mode of “door production” includes production mode A (corresponding to the first production mode) and production mode B (corresponding to the second production mode). The “door effect” of the effect mode A is an effect in which the normal door image G13a whose display color is brown is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the “door effect” of the effect mode B is the special door image G13b whose display color is red. Is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the door effect selection table shown in FIG. 35 (B) to determine whether or not to execute the “door effect” and to determine whether the effect mode A or effect mode B is “door effect”. You can select whether to execute. In the door effect selection table, the selection result of the “chance increase effect”, the result of the first mode transition determination, and the result of the second mode transition determination by the chance increase effect selection table shown in FIG. The selection is performed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern when the “effect” is performed and when the effect mode is switched. Details of the chance-up effect selection table will be described later. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the door effect selection table shown in FIG. 35 (B) can be changed as appropriate.

  The production control microcomputer 121 executes the “door production” selected using the door production selection table. FIG. 36A to FIG. 36D are diagrams illustrating a state where the “door effect” is performed. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when a “normal variation” is started when a background image (here, the normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, As shown in B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a, and the “door effect” is performed.

  In “door effect”, as shown in FIG. 36C, a door image (here, a special door image G13b) is displayed on the display unit 50a so as to hide the background image. And after predetermined time (for example, 3 second) progress, as shown in FIG.36 (D), it erase | eliminates from the display part 50a so that a door image may open | release and a background image may appear. At this time, as will be described in detail later, there are times when an “SP introduction effect” is performed, when a “chance up effect” is performed, and when an effect mode is switched.

  Next, “SP reach” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 performs “SP reach” after performing “N reach” and “SP reach” after performing “door production” in “normal fluctuation”. . If the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal SP jackpot fluctuation” or “normal SP loss fluctuation”, “SP reach” is executed after “N reach”, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “suddenly SP jackpot” In the case of “variation” and “sudden SP loss variation”, “SP reach” is executed after performing “door production” in “normal variation”.

  FIG. 37A to FIG. 37F are diagrams illustrating a state in which “SP reach” is performed after “N reach”. When “normal variation” is started in the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 37A, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed on the background image (here, the daytime normal background image G102). Display fluctuating. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37B, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same mode (for example, “5”) and “reach” is established, “N reach” is performed. . In “N reach”, as shown in FIG. 37C, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decreases. Thereafter, “SP reach” is performed without stopping the medium performance symbol EZ2.

  In “SP reach”, as shown in FIG. 37D, the main character image G10 and the enemy character image G14 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a battle effect is performed in which the main character and the enemy character battle. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “normal SP jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 show the jackpot (for example, “5, 5, 5”). The stop display is displayed. On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “normal SP loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 37 (F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a loss (for example, “5, 6. 5”). Stop display at the reach miss.

  FIG. 38A to FIG. 38B are diagrams illustrating a state in which “SP reach” is performed after “normal fluctuation”. When “normal fluctuation” is started in the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 38A, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and “door effect” is performed (see FIG. 36). ), “SP introduction effect” is performed.

  In the “SP introduction effect”, as shown in FIG. 38B, the enemy character image G14 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and “SP reach” is performed without “reach” being established (FIG. 37D). ) To FIG. 37 (F)). The enemy character image G14 displayed in the “SP introduction effect” is deleted in response to the start of “SP reach”.

  Next, the “chance up effect” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute “chance-up effect” after performing “door effect” in “normal fluctuation”. There are a production mode C and a production mode D in the production mode of “chance up production”. The “chance-up effect” of the effect mode C is an effect in which the chance image G12a with a blue display color is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the “chance-up effect” of the effect mode D is a chance image G12b with a red display color. Is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the chance-up effect selection table shown in FIG. 35A to determine whether or not to execute the “chance-up effect” and whether the effect mode C or the effect mode D is “chance up”. It is possible to select whether to perform “production”. Upon selection, the result of the first mode transition determination and the result of the second mode transition determination are referred to, and the selection is performed when the effect mode cannot be switched by the first mode transition determination or the second mode transition determination. In the chance up effect selection table, selection is performed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal SP jackpot fluctuation” or “A jackpot fluctuation”, the production mode C is selected at a rate of 20%, the production mode D is 30%, and the non-execution is selected at a rate of 50%. Is done. Further, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “normal SP loss variation” or “N loss variation”, the production mode C is selected at 30%, the production mode D is 10%, and the non-execution is selected at a rate of 60%. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “sudden SP jackpot variation”, “sudden SP loss variation”, “normal A loss variation”, or “normal B loss variation”, non-execution is selected at a rate of 100%, The production mode C and the production mode D are not selected. Therefore, the expectation degree D is higher in the effect aspect D than the effect aspect C. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the chance-up effect selection table shown in FIG. 35A can be changed as appropriate.

  The production control microcomputer 121 executes the “chance up production” selected using the chance up production selection table. FIG. 39A to FIG. 39B are diagrams illustrating a state where the “chance up effect” is performed. When the “normal variation” is started in the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner and the “door effect” is performed as shown in FIG. 39A (see FIG. 36). ), “Chance up production” is performed.

  In the “chance up effect”, as shown in FIG. 39B, the chance image G12a or the chance image G12b is displayed on the display unit 50a (here, the chance image G12b). The chance image G12a or the chance image G12b displayed in the “chance up effect” is deleted after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed.

  Next, a specific example when the effect mode is switched will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can switch the effect mode after performing “door effect” in “normal fluctuation”. 40 (A) to 40 (E) are diagrams showing a state when the effect mode is switched. When the “normal variation” is started in the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner and the “door effect” is performed as shown in FIG. 40A (see FIG. 36). ), The production mode is switched.

  When switching to the “chance effect mode”, as shown in FIG. 40B, the horse image G20, the main character image G10, and the belt images G11a and G11b are displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when switching to the “first normal effect mode”, as shown in FIG. 40C, the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when switching to the “second normal effect mode”, as shown in FIG. 40D, the evening normal background image G103 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when switching to the “third normal effect mode”, as shown in FIG. 40E, the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

  Next, the role of “door production” will be described. The “door effect” is performed when the “chance up effect” is performed or when the effect mode is switched in the special figure variation effect that develops from “normal variation” to “SP reach” (FIG. 35). (See (B)). In the case of developing from “normal fluctuation” to “SP reach”, the “door effect” of the effect mode B is more easily performed than the “door effect” of the effect mode A. Therefore, it can be said that when the “door effect” of the effect mode B is performed, it is easier to develop from “normal fluctuation” to “SP reach” than when the “door effect” of the effect mode A is performed. In addition, when the “chance up effect” of the production mode C is performed, the “door production” of the production mode A is easier to perform than the “door production” of the production mode B, while the production mode D When the “chance up effect” is performed, the “door effect” of the effect mode B is more easily performed than the “door effect” of the effect mode A. Therefore, when the “door production” of the production mode B is performed, the “chance-up production” of the production mode C is less likely to be performed than when the “door production” of the production mode A is performed, or the production mode It can be said that the “chance-up effect” of the effect mode D is more easily performed than when the “door effect” of A is performed. Further, when the production mode is switched to “first normal production mode”, “second normal production mode” or “third normal production mode”, “door” of production mode A rather than “door production” of production mode B When the production mode is switched to the “chance production mode”, the “door production” of the production mode B is performed more than the “door production” of the production mode A. It is easy. Therefore, when the “door effect” of the effect mode B is performed, the effect modes are “first normal effect mode” and “second normal effect mode” than when the “door effect” of the effect mode A is performed. Alternatively, it can be said that it is difficult to switch to the “third normal effect mode”, or the effect mode is easier to switch to the “chance effect mode” than when the “door effect” of the effect mode A is performed.

  Next, “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, “third hold change effect”, “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, “third normal effect mode” ”And“ chance production mode ”will be described. Even if the “chance effect mode” is not performed, the “first hold change effect”, the “second hold change effect”, or the “third hold change effect” is not performed. May be switched (see FIG. 30A). On the other hand, to “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode”, “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect”. ”May not be switched, but may be switched when“ first hold change effect ”,“ second hold change effect ”or“ third hold change effect ”is being performed. (See FIG. 30B). Therefore, when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, or “third hold change effect” is performed, the effect modes are “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect”. It can be said that it is easier to switch to “chance effect mode” than “mode” or “third normal effect mode”. In addition, the probability of switching to the “chance effect mode” is greater than when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, or “third hold change effect” is not performed. Is high. Therefore, when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, or “third hold change effect” is performed, it can be said that the effect mode is easily switched to the “chance effect mode”.

  Next, the relationship between the hold icon HA and the “door effect” will be described. The production mode is switched through the “door production”, but is switched to the “first normal production mode”, the “second normal production mode”, or the “third normal production mode” through the “door production”. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not changed when switching to the “chance effect mode” via the “door effect” (see FIG. 31D). . As described above, when the “door production” of the production mode B is performed, the production mode is more easily switched to the “chance production mode” than when the “door production” of the production mode A is performed. It can be said that the probability that the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed differs between the case where the “door effect” of the aspect A is performed and the case where the “door effect” of the effect aspect B is performed. In the first embodiment, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed in the case where the “door effect” in the effect mode A is performed is greater than in the case where the “door effect” in the effect mode B is performed. Although it is high, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed when the “door effect” of the effect mode B is performed is higher than when the “door effect” of the effect mode A is performed. It can be high.

<Effects of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

(1) When the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is switched to an effect mode different from the current effect mode, the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed. Therefore, it is possible to change the display of the hold icon HA, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) When the “first hold change effect” is performed, the “second hold change effect” is not switched to the “second normal effect mode” and the “third normal effect mode”. When the “first normal effect mode” and the “third normal effect mode” are not switched, the “first normal effect mode” and the “second normal effect mode” are not performed. Mode "(the display mode of the hold icon HA is not changed), so that the" first hold change effect "," second hold change effect "or" third hold "is changed by changing the effect mode. It is possible to reduce the “change effect” from being disturbed and to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) When the effect mode is switched when the “first hold change effect”, the “second hold change effect” or the “third hold change effect” is being performed, the “chance effect mode” is switched. “Chance production mode” can be positioned as a valuable production mode, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) When the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is switched to an effect mode different from the current effect mode, a “door effect” may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand the change of the production mode, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) When the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is switched to an effect mode different from the current effect mode, the normal door image G13a is displayed “door” Since there is a time when the “effect” is performed and a time when the “door effect” in which the special door image G13b is displayed, variations of the “door effect” are increased, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

(6) The normal door image G13a is displayed when the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is switched to an effect mode different from the current effect mode. The probability that the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed differs between when the “door effect” is performed and when the “door effect” in which the special door image G13b is displayed is different depending on the “door effect”. The possibility that the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed can be suggested in advance, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(7) When switching from “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” to an effect mode different from the current effect mode, “first hold change effect”, “ Probability of switching to “chance effect mode” when “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect” is performed or not, or “first normal effect mode”, “first Since the probability of switching to “2 normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is different, the “chance effect mode” is determined by “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect”. , Or the possibility of switching to “first normal performance mode”, “second normal performance mode”, or “third normal performance mode”. Mel it is possible.

(8) When the “chance effect mode” is switched to when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect” is being performed, Since “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect” is continuously performed, “chance effect mode”, “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” It is possible to expect a jackpot game to be played both in the “change effect” or the “third reserved change effect”, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Modifications of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably. In addition, technical features in the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  In the first embodiment, a transition is made between four types of effect modes: “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, “third normal effect mode”, and “chance effect mode”. , Transition may be made between three types or five or more types of effect modes including the “chance effect mode”.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” or “third normal effect mode” is switched to the “chance effect mode”, the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed. Although not changed, the display mode of the hold icon HA may be changed according to switching to the “chance effect mode”. In this case, the hold icon HA is displayed when the “chance effect mode” is switched to the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode”, or “third normal effect mode”. It is preferable that the aspect is not easily changed.

  In the first embodiment, the hold icon HA is used in the “first hold change effect”, the “second hold change effect”, or the “third hold change effect”. However, the hold icon HA is used. However, a pre-reading effect corresponding to “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, or “third hold change effect” may be executed. For example, a pre-reading effect in which a specific character is displayed on the display unit 50a may be used. In this case, it is preferable that the specific character is continuously displayed even after switching to the “chance effect mode”.

  In the first embodiment, when the “first hold change effect”, the “second hold change effect” or the “third hold change effect” is being performed, the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect” It is set not to switch to the “effect mode” or the “third normal effect mode”, but when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect” or “third hold change effect” is being performed. Even if it exists, you may make it switch to "1st normal production mode", "2nd normal production mode", or "3rd normal production mode". In this case, the “first normal effect mode” and the “second normal effect mode” are more effective than when the “first hold change effect”, “second hold change effect”, or “third hold change effect” is not performed. Alternatively, it is preferable to make it difficult to switch to the “third normal effect mode”.

  In the first embodiment, in the “door effect”, two types of images, the normal door image G13a and the special door image G13b, are displayed, but one type or three or more types of images are displayed. You may make it.

  In the first embodiment, the “door effect” is executed in the “normal change” of the special figure change effect, but the “door effect” may be executed in another effect. For example, “door effect” may be executed when “reach” is established.

  In the basic embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not composed of three symbols. You may make it comprise symbols other than three, such as two. For example, you may provide two symbols divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one symbol common in special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device that displays a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the holding storage unit for the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number.

  In the basic embodiment, the variable display of FIG. 1 and the variable display of FIG. 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of FIG. 1 and the variable display of FIG. 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise as follows.

  In the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the game control and the presentation control are performed on different substrates, but may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

  In addition, 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.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
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 C3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special figure related random numbers) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state, a high probability state, a short-time state);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using production means including predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The production execution means
It is possible to switch to any one of a plurality of effect modes including a predetermined effect mode (first normal effect mode),
In any production mode of the plurality of production modes, it is possible to execute a hold production that displays a hold display (hold icon HA) corresponding to the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit on the display unit,
When changing from the predetermined effect mode to another effect mode (second normal effect mode, third normal effect mode), the display mode of the hold display may be changed or not changed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
Determination means for performing the determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Pre-reading determination means for performing a pre-reading determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state before the determination is made,
The production execution means
In the predetermined effect mode, based on the result of the prefetch determination, it is possible to execute a prefetch effect (first hold change effect) using the hold display,
During the execution of the pre-reading effect, limiting to the other effect mode from the predetermined effect mode,
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The other production modes include a specific production mode (chance production mode),
The production execution means
During execution of the pre-reading effect, the specific effect mode may be changed from the predetermined effect mode,
When changing from the predetermined production mode to the specific production mode, the display mode of the hold display is not changed.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to Invention A2 or Invention A3,
The other production modes include non-specific production modes (second normal production mode, third normal production mode),
The production execution means
During the execution of the pre-reading effect, the non-specific effect mode is not changed from the predetermined effect mode.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
It is possible to switch to any one of a plurality of effect modes including a predetermined effect mode (first normal effect mode),
When changing from the predetermined production mode to another production mode (second normal production mode, third normal production mode, chance production mode), a predetermined suggestion production (door production) may be executed.
There are a first production mode (normal door image G13a) and a second production mode (special door image G13b) in the production mode of the suggestion production.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to Invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
It further comprises an acquisition means for acquiring determination information (a special figure related random number) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state, a high probability state, a short-time state),
The production execution means
The effect can be executed using effect means including predetermined display means (image display device 50),
In any production mode of the plurality of production modes, it is possible to execute a hold production that displays a hold display (hold icon HA) corresponding to the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit on the display unit,
In the hold effect in the predetermined effect mode, the hold display can be displayed on the display means in the first display mode (sun icons A to C), while in the hold effect in the other effect modes, The hold display can be displayed on the display means in the first display mode or a second display mode (umbrella icons A to C, cloud icons A to C) different from the first display mode.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
When the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode and when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the hold display is the second display mode in the other effect mode. Probabilities displayed in are different from each other,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state, a high probability state, a short-time state);
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state before the determination is performed;
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Any one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode (first normal effect mode) and a second effect mode (second normal effect mode, third normal effect mode) can be set. And
In the first effect mode, a predetermined prefetch effect (first hold change effect) can be executed based on the result of the prefetch determination.
The second effect mode includes a specific effect mode (chance effect mode) and a non-specific effect mode (second normal effect mode, third normal effect mode),
When the pre-reading effect is executed and when it is not executed, the probability that the first effect mode becomes the specific effect mode or the first effect mode changes to the non-specific effect mode. Are different from each other,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
When the pre-reading effect is being executed, it is easier to change from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode than when the pre-reading effect is not being executed, and when the pre-reading effect is not being executed. It is difficult to become the non-specific effect mode from the first effect mode or the non-specific effect mode is not changed from the first effect mode.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
When the pre-reading effect is not executed, there are a time when the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode and a time when the non-specific effect mode is set. When the pre-reading effect is executed, Although it may become the specific production mode from the first production mode, it does not become the non-specific production mode,
The production execution means
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode when the prefetch effect is being executed, the prefetch effect may be continued even in the specific effect mode.
It is characterized by that.

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 50d ... Hold icon display area 101 ... Game control microcomputer 105 ... Special figure hold storage unit 121 ... Production control microcomputer HA ... Hold icon G13a ... Normal Door image G13b ... Special door image

Claims (3)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state before the determination is performed;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
It is possible to switch to any one of a plurality of effect modes including the first effect mode and the second effect mode,
In the first effect mode, a predetermined prefetch effect can be executed based on the result of the prefetch determination.
The second effect mode includes a specific effect mode and a non-specific effect mode,
When the pre-reading effect is executed and when it is not executed, the probability that the first effect mode becomes the specific effect mode or the first effect mode changes to the non-specific effect mode. Are different from each other,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
When the pre-reading effect is being executed, it is easier to change from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode than when the pre-reading effect is not being executed, and when the pre-reading effect is not being executed. It is difficult to become the non-specific effect mode from the first effect mode or the non-specific effect mode is not changed from the first effect mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
When the pre-reading effect is not executed, there are a time when the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode and a time when the non-specific effect mode is set. When the pre-reading effect is executed, Although it may become the specific production mode from the first production mode, it does not become the non-specific production mode,
The production execution means
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode when the prefetch effect is being executed, the prefetch effect may be continued even in the specific effect mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.