JP2019088928A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to an increase in game interest through a performance.SOLUTION: A performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a capture advance notice for updating a gauge image G302 and a numerical image G301 at a predetermined update speed, and an icon advance notice when the gauge image G302 and the numeric image G301 are updated to 100% in the capture advance notice. The capture advance notice includes a capture advance notice of an update pattern D in which the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 are updated at a low speed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

  In the conventional gaming machine, the determination is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, the game ball makes a determination by winning (entering) the starting opening, and performs a round game with the opening of the special winning opening as a special game. It is possible to obtain a large number of winning balls by winning a game ball in the big winning opening. The result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display means after the variable display of the symbol is performed and then the stop display is shown, and the player is shown by the stop mode of the symbol.

  In addition, in the gaming machine, a timer advance notice may be performed which suggests a remaining time until a predetermined advance effect is started. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, when the content of the notification effect determined according to the result of the determination includes a predetermined advance object effect, the remaining until the advance object effect is started. A timer announcement effect including the display of a timer image suggesting a value corresponding to time is performed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-110636

  There is room for improvement regarding the production. By installing the improved presentation, it can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

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

  The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes game control means capable of setting a special game state advantageous to a player, and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means It is possible to execute an update effect capable of updating a predetermined amount to a specific amount at a predetermined update speed, and when the predetermined amount is updated to the specific amount in the update effect, the possibility of being in the special game state It is characterized in that it may carry out a suggestive effect, and the update rate has an update rate including a specific update rate.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicators. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable body and the on-board movable body are in a standby state, and (B) is a effect unit for when the on-board movable body and the on-board movable body are activated It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution 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 drawing related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a common drawing fluctuation 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 specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a jackpot gaming control table. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a usual change of a special figure change production. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st concrete example of N reach of special figure change production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach of special figure change production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of reservation production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of movable body production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation production. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of sub side timer interrupt processing. It is a 2nd specific example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an effect flow of special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the image data stored in CGROM. (A) is a loading notice selection table, (B-1) is a time chart of loading notice of the update pattern A, (B-2) is a time chart of loading notice of the updating pattern B, (B-3) is a time chart of the acquisition notice of the update pattern C, (B-4) is a time chart of the acquisition notice of the update pattern D, (B-5) is the acquisition of the update pattern E It is a time chart of a notice, and (B-6) is a time chart of the taking-in notice of update pattern F. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of a taking-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of N reach. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd concrete example of a notice of taking-in. It is an icon advance selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an icon advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of battle reach and the last battle reach.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the respective drawings to be referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same parts will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, in order to simplify the description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. for the symbols or marks are omitted by marking symbols or marks referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. It may be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the process contents.

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Although a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described later, first, a basic embodiment which is a basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up, and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up, and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 I assume.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 includes a gaming machine slot 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. Furthermore, the front door 23 includes a game board attachment frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board attachment frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board attachment 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 a game arcade, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed in the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate or the like can be used for the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  At the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a handle 72k is provided which can be rotated for firing the game ball. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotational angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force applied to the gaming ball to cause the gaming ball to be fired (the amount that the launching device 72 causes the firing solenoid to drive). It is done. Thus, the gaming ball is fired at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. In the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing gaming balls supplied to the handle 72k. Further, a lower plate 35 for storing a surplus gaming ball which can not be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36.

  On the front side of the upper plate 34 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an operable first input device (hereinafter, "normal button") 40 is provided. The normal button 40 is constituted by, for example, a button having a depressed surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. Further, in the right part decoration 32 formed to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m, an operable second input device (hereinafter, "special button") 41 is provided. The special button 41 is constituted by, for example, a button having a depressed surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

  Moreover, the speaker 52 which can output a sound is provided in the bottom face of the upper decorative body 31 which protrudes in the front from the upper part of the surface of front frame 23m, and is formed. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a right speaker 52R disposed on the right side. In addition, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 in the front of the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, on the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m, a movable frame movable device 58 as a rendering device for the purpose of enhancing game interest is attached. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R disposed on the right side.

  Note that the positions and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

  Next, the gaming board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1 U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. In the approximate center of the game board 1, an opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 where the game ball can flow down is formed to project forward. In addition, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

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

  The game area 6 is an area where game balls fired by the operation of the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided to play a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail enters the game area 6, and the game ball which flows down the game area 6, the 1st starting opening 11, the 2nd starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, the 1st big winning opening 14, which will be described later And, the route which guides appropriately to 2nd large winning a prize mouth 15 and the like is formed.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 capable of entering a game ball is formed, and a second starting winning allowing or disabling entry into the second starting opening 12 An apparatus (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first start hole 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the first starting hole 11 of the gaming ball, the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") lottery (to be described later of the special figure 1 related random number and determination: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" And the special display 1 variable display. In addition, when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chute opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 12. And if it will be in a special state, it will move to the open position where entering of the game ball to the 2nd starting opening 12 is possible. As described above, the movement of the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "opening state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chewing 12D, and to the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball only when it is open. It becomes possible to hit 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 a "closed state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. In addition, the fact that the second start port 12 or the electric chow 12D is in the "open state" may also be referred to as "the electric chow 12D is open", and that the electric chow 12D is in the "closed state" is the "electric chew 12D is closed It is also called.

  The winning of the second starting opening 12 of the game ball is the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") lottery (acquisition and judgment of the special figure 2 related random number described later): "special figure 2 lottery" And special view 2 variable display. In addition, when the gaming ball wins the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 in which game balls can enter. When the game balls reach the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as winning balls.

  In the game area 6, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided. The passage of the gate 13 of the game ball, the lottery of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common drawing") (ie, acquisition and determination of the normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as "common drawing lottery") and the variable display of common drawing It has become. The electric game 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

  Further, in the game area 6, there is provided a first big prize device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") in which a first big prize port 14 in which game balls can enter is formed.

  The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k operable in an open state and a closed state. The first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. The normal AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state for closing the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the gaming ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, the gaming ball can enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the gaming ball wins the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is provided. The gaming ball rolling on the top surface of the induction stage 12g can flow downward toward the second start opening 12.

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

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D is provided a gate-like second big winning opening sensor 15a that can detect the gaming ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and allow the gaming ball to pass downward. It is done.

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

  When the distributing solenoid 16s is not energized, the distributing member 16k prevents the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 16 in the first state (pass blocked state: the left end of the distributing member 16k in front view of FIG. 3A) Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k is in a state of covering the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 15 can not pass the specific area 16 after passing the second large winning opening sensor 15a or it is extremely difficult. It is difficult and passes through the nonspecific area 17. The route of the gaming ball flowing from the second large winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distributing solenoid 16s is energized, the distributing member 16k is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16 of the gaming ball in the second state (passing allowed state: shaking 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 distributing member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, and is directly open on the specific area 16). When the distributing member 16k is in the second state, the gaming ball having won the second large winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the gaming ball flowing from the second large winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  In addition, basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s can be energized to change to the second state.

  In the specific area 16 and the nonspecific area 17, a specific area sensor 16a and a nonspecific area sensor 17a are provided which detect the gaming balls having passed (entered) the respective areas 16 and 17 and allow the gaming balls to pass downward. .

  Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first big prize device 14D and the second big prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

  Also, at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided for discharging the game balls, which have been driven into the game area 6, but did not win any of the winning openings, to the outside of the game area 6. There is. In addition, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 where the game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right. The operation mode of the handle 72k that causes the game balls to fire so that the game balls flow down the left game area is referred to as "left strike". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that causes the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as "right-handed". In pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball is thrown by hitting the left, the channel where the game ball can flow down is called the first channel R1, and when the game ball is fired by hitting the game ball, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first flow passage R1 and the second flow passage R2 are also configured by a large number of playing nails and the like.

  On the first flow passage R1, a first starting opening 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim for winning in the first start opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the gaming ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, on the second flow passage R2, a second start opening 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right, so that the passage of the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening 14, or the second winning opening It is possible to aim for a winning in the big winning opening 15.

  In addition, the game ball which did not enter any winning opening (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big winning opening 15), It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, it is possible to appropriately set the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening.

  In addition, indicators 8 are disposed on the lower left of the game area 6 formed on the front of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a common figure are variably displayed on the display 8 A common picture display 82 is included. In addition, special figure 1 reserve indicator 83a which displays special figure 1 reserve number which it mentions later (U1: the number where variable indication of special figure 1 with special figure 1 indicator 81a is reserve) which it mentions later, A special figure 2 reserve display 83b is included to display the special figure 2 reserve number described later (U2: the number of the special view 2 variable display by the special figure 2 display 81b is pending).

  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 to the first starting opening 11. Further, the variable display of the special view 2 is executed when the special view 2 lottery is performed triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12. In the following description, special drawing 1 and special drawing 2 are collectively called special drawing, and special drawing 1 lottery and special drawing 2 drawing are generically called special drawing drawing. The special view 1 display 81 a and the special view 2 display 81 b are collectively referred to as a special view display 81. Furthermore, the special view 1 reserve display 83 a and the special view 2 reserve display 83 b are collectively referred to as a special view reserve display 83.

  The variable display of the special drawing reports the result of the special drawing lottery. In the special view variable display, the special view is variably displayed and then stopped. The special view (stop special view, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) to be stopped and displayed is one special view selected from among a plurality of types of special views by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined specific figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (first large winning opening 14 and second large winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

  The special view display 81 includes, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special view according to the result of the special view lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : The jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a lost design configured by lighting only the LED at the rightmost is displayed, such as the special drawing display 81 "■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do. In addition, the lighting mode of LED corresponding to the result of a special figure lottery is not limited, It can set suitably. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, in the variable display of the special view, the variable display of the special view is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special view is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special view is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lighted so that light repeatedly flows from the left to the right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of a special figure is not specifically limited, If each LED is not stop display (lighting display in a specific aspect), you may set suitably that all LED blinks simultaneously.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering) of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information for performing special drawing lottery etc. An example may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the below-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) the gaming ball to the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 12 The various random numbers acquired by (entering) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special view 1 related random number is stored as the special view 1 reserve, in the special view 1 reserve storage unit 105 a in the special view reserve storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored as the special figure 2 reserve, in the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105 b in the special figure reserve storage unit 105. For the number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special view 1 reservation storage unit 105a (the special figure 1 reservation number) and the number of special view 2 reservations that can be stored in the special view 2 reservation storage unit 105b (the special figure 2 reservation number) The upper limit (for example, four) can be set. In the following, the special figure 1 reserve and the special figure 2 reserve are generically called "special figure reserve", and the special figure 1 reserve number and the special figure 2 reserve number are generically called "special figure reserve number". Also, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are generically called "special figure related random number".

  In pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special view is not performed immediately after the game ball has won the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, specifically, the variable display of the special view is under execution. Or, when there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to reserve a variable display (or the right of the special figure lottery) of the special figure for the prize. The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special view based on the special view reserve. That is, the term “subtraction of a special view reserve” means that a special view relation random number or the like corresponding to the special view reserve is determined, and variable display of the special view to show the determination result is performed.

  Then, the number of to-be- reserved special drawings is displayed on the special-characteristic hold display 83. Each of the special view 1 reserve display 83a and the special view 2 reserve indicator 83b is constituted of, for example, 4 LEDs, and displays the number of the special view reserve by lighting the LED for the number of the special view reserve. It is possible.

  Further, the variable display of the common drawing reports the result of the common drawing lottery. In the variable display of the common drawing, after the common drawing is variably displayed, the stop display is performed. The stop-displayed common drawing (stop-general drawing, common drawing derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one common drawing selected from among a plurality of common drawings by the common drawing lottery. When the stop-displayed common drawing is a predetermined specific common drawing (a common drawing of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a hit symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed .

  The common drawing indicator 82 is constituted of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the common drawing according to the result of the common drawing lottery according to the lighting mode. If the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, the common drawing display 82 displays a hit symbol consisting of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). Further, when the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol configured by lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". You may employ | adopt the aspect which makes all the LED light-extinguish as a lost design. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a common drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, before the common drawing is stopped and displayed, variable display of the common drawing is performed over a predetermined change time. The aspect of the variable display of a common drawing is the aspect that both LED lights alternately, for example. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of a common drawing is not specifically limited, If each LED is not stop display (lighting display in a specific aspect), you may set suitably that all the LEDs blink simultaneously. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a common drawing lottery may be acquired. The random number is stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit 106 described later on the condition that variable display of the common drawing or auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (for example, four) can be set as the number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit 106 (the number of common drawing reservations). In addition, below, the thing of the normal symbol random number acquired by passing a game ball by the gate 13 is also called "common figure relative random number."

  Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "mobile on the board") 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as the "mobile lower apparatus") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

  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 capable of displaying a symbol or the like.

  The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of and above the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The undercarriage movable device 56 is disposed in front of and below the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorative undercarriage movable unit 56k. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player is supposed to display a predetermined image between the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k. appear.

  The on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k are normally on standby as shown in FIG. 5A before being driven by the on-board movable device 55 drive source and the on-board movable device 56 drive source. It is held in the state (initial position). When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves (drops) downward, and when the drive source of the on-board movable device 56 drives, the on-board movable body 56k moves upward (raises) Do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5B, the image display apparatus 50 is covered by the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised up-board movable body 56k, and the image display apparatus 50 becomes difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, when the on-board movable body 55k is moved while the predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player moves the on-board movable body 55k toward the predetermined image. It looks as if it were moving, and when the board movable body 56k is moved, it looks to the player as if the board movable body 56k is moving toward the predetermined image direction.

  Note that the positions and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

2. Electrical Configuration of the Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described based on FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, setting of a gaming state to be described later, a common drawing lottery, a common drawing variable display, an auxiliary game and the like. Game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that performs control (progress of the game) related to the game profit, game effect according to the game progress by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, big hit game effect) Effect control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") 120 which performs control relating to effects such as customer waiting effect, operation promotion effect for prompting operation in a period (operation effective period) in which operation of normal button 40 and special button 41 is effective Also, a payout control board 170 or the like for performing control relating to the payout of gaming balls is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50 of the gaming board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls an effect, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. Note that the effect control unit includes at least the sub control board 120, and game effects using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It may be possible to control waiting presentation and operation promotion presentation.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY 1 further includes a power supply substrate 190. The power supply substrate 190 supplies power to the main control substrate 100, the sub control substrate 120, and the payout control substrate 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these substrates. The power supply substrate 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is held even when the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply substrate 190. By turning on or off the power switch 191, power is switched on and off. A backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power circuit for the rendering RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The gaming control microcomputer 101 includes a gaming ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs and tables for controlling the progression of the gaming, a gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like described later. Also, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type judgment table, a reach judgment table, a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, a prefetch judgment table, a jackpot game control table, a collision judgment table, and a common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table. , Auxiliary game control table etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special view reserve storage unit 105, the general view reserve storage unit 106, and the like.

  In addition, the main control board 100 causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and the gaming RAM 104. The RAM clear switch 119 is implemented.

  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 the 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 types of sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting opening sensor that detects gaming balls that have won in the first starting opening 11, and a second that detects gaming balls that have won in the second starting opening 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects gaming balls that have won in the general winning openings 10, a gate sensor that detects gaming balls that have passed through the gate 13, a first that detects gaming balls that have won in the first large winning opening 14 Large winning opening sensor, second large winning opening sensor 15a for detecting gaming balls that have won the second large winning opening 15, specific area sensor 16a for detecting gaming balls having passed through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16), A non-specific area sensor 17a is included which detects gaming balls having passed through the non-specific area 17 (entering the non-specific area 17). 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 types and the number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

  In addition, various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chewing solenoid for driving the electric chewing opening and closing member 12k of the electric chewing 12D, and a normal AT opening and closing member 14k for the first big winning device 14D. 1) A large winning opening solenoid, a second large winning opening solenoid for driving the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second large winning device 15D, and a distributing solenoid 16s for driving the distributing member 16k of the distributing device 16D . The types and the number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

  Further, to the main control board 100, displays 8 (a special view display 81, a common view display 82, and a special view hold display 83) are connected. The display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for monitoring the payout. In the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (provided adjacent to a pachinko gaming machine PY1 and capable of lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted), and a prize ball payout device 73. As well as being connected, the launcher 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

  Further, the launcher 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact of a player or the like with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72 k, the touch switch detects the player's touch on the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, to the launcher 72, a launch volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected. The launcher 72 drives the launch solenoid so that the gaming ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the state where the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained, one game ball is fired every about 0.6 seconds.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (control contents of the game) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 is possible. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed.

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

  Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub control main processing, reception interrupt processing, and sub timer interrupt processing described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  In addition, on the sub control board 120, a presentation I / O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with power when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply substrate 190 It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided in the sub control board 120. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery etc.) can be adopted.

  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 displays the image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. Perform 50 display controls. Note that the connection between the sub control substrate 120 and the image control substrate 140 can both be performed by transmitting a signal from the sub control substrate 120 to the image control substrate 140 and transmitting a signal from the image control substrate 140 to the sub control substrate 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. . Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. Is equipped. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured in 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 Image data such as background image etc.) is stored.

  The VDP 144 reads out the image data from the CGROM 145 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 121, and expands it in the expanded area in the VRAM 146. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined, and an image is drawn on a frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, 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 group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The display list includes information of various parameters such as the type of an image to be drawn, the position to draw an image, the priority of display, the display magnification, the transmittance of an image, and the like.

  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 micro computer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. 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 CPU may be mounted using the voice control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a driving source, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub control substrate 120 via a predetermined relay substrate (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs a signal to various actuators SA. The sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 and the like.

  The various switches connected to the sub control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40 a and a special button detection switch 41 a. 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 of the detection switches 40 a and 41 a outputs a signal corresponding to the content of detection to the sub control board 120. Note that the types and the number of switches connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

  The various actuators SA connected to the sub control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable unit 55, the under-board movable unit 56, the frame movable unit 58, etc., and drive the motors to It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the effect 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 as long as the game is not disturbed.

  The various lamps SL connected to the sub control substrate 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and cause each lamp to emit light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emission color, etc., lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light for each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control substrate 120 is used to create light emission pattern data.

  Note that 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. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the types and the number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

3. Next, the main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

3-1. Games related to popular figures First, the games related to popular figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a common drawing lottery when the launched gaming ball passes the gate 13. When the drawing drawing lottery is performed, variable drawing display of the drawing drawing (stop display after the fluctuation display is performed) is performed on the drawing drawing display 82. Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the common view that is displayed in a stop. In addition, about the lost design of a common drawing, in order to distinguish with the lost design of the special drawing mentioned later, it is also called a "loss common drawing". When the hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the loss popular map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. In addition, in the following, it is referred to as "establishment of the common drawing fluctuation start condition" that the gaming ball passes the gate 13 when the variable display of the common drawing or the auxiliary game is not performed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the common drawing relationship random number by the establishment of the common drawing change start condition when performing such a series of games (normal drawing lottery, variable display of common drawing, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8A, the common drawing related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers. 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. Hit Determination The hit determination is a determination to decide whether or not to hit (whether to execute an auxiliary game) using one or more hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the gaming state includes the non-time saving state and the time saving state, and as a hit determination table, a hit determination table (non-time saving use hitting determination table) used in the non time saving state and a hit determination table (time saving use) used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the determination value (normal symbol random number value) of the normal symbol random number is distributed to the hit and the loss which is the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and makes a hit determination whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the collision determination, the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination for performing variable display of the common drawing is performed. Basically, when the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of a common figure. On the other hand, when the result of the collision determination is a loss, basically, the lost spread is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the spread. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the win.

3-1-2. The common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment is a judgment for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of common drawing fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9 (B). The common drawing fluctuation pattern is identification information on predetermined matters concerning variable display of common drawing such as common drawing fluctuation time.

  The common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table, a common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-short time common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time-short state, and a common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time-short state It is possible to distinguish from the time-shortened chart fluctuation pattern determination table).

  In each of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination tables, one common drawing fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each of the common drawing to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the spread map fluctuation time different between the non-time-short state and the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stopping and displaying the common drawing of the lost (the common drawing) is determined to the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stop display of the common drawing, it is determined that the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example. Moreover, in the time saving state, the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stopping and displaying the lost common drawing is determined as the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the figure, a common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example, is determined. The variable display of the common drawing of the common drawing fluctuation time associated with the common drawing fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the common drawing display 82. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these common map fluctuation times. In this manner, by performing the hit determination and the common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment, variable display of the common drawing is performed on the common drawing display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of a common drawing, and is executed when a hit symbol is displayed as a stop (derived) as a display result (a result of a common drawing lottery).

  The auxiliary game includes various elements such as the elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is matched with the game state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game 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. Auxiliary game components are stored in each of the auxiliary game control tables. Further, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the open time of the electric chow 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-shortened state and the auxiliary game in the time-shortened state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-short time state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult to win the gaming ball in the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the thing of the auxiliary | assistant game in a non-time saving state is also called "a short opening auxiliary | assistant game." In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D only for a second opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) in which it is easy to win the gaming ball in the electric Chu 12D) longer than the first opening time. Open. In addition, the thing of the auxiliary | assistant game in time-saving state is also called "a long open | release auxiliary | assistant game" below.

3-2. Next, the game related to the special drawing will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the fired game ball wins the first start hole 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs variable display of the special figure 1 (display of variation and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special view 1 which is stopped and displayed. That is, there are a big hit and a loss in the result of the special figure 1 lottery. 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 ended. 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 ended.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the fired game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs variable display of the special figure 2 (display of change and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special view 2 which is stopped and displayed. That is, there are a big hit and a loss in the result of the special figure 2 lottery. 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 ended. 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 ended.

  In the following, the game ball winning in the first start hole 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first start condition" and the game ball wins in the second start aperture 12 is satisfied "the establishment of the second start condition" It is said. In addition, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”. Moreover, about the lost design of a special design, in order to distinguish from the lost design of the above-mentioned common drawing, it is also called a "lost special drawing".

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special drawing relationship random number by the establishment of the start condition when performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, big hit game, setting of gaming state), Perform various judgments on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8 (B), there are special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), a big hit symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special feature fluctuation pattern random number as the special feature related random numbers to be acquired. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Note that random numbers may be referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination to determine whether or not a jackpot (whether a jackpot game is to be executed) using one or more jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10A. The gaming state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and the jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state may be distinguished. It is possible.

  In each jackpot determination table, the judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot which is the result of the jackpot determination and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates 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 special symbol random number judgment value in which the jackpot judgment table for high probability is judged to be a jackpot is set more than the jackpot judgment table for normal probability. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. Big hit symbol type determination If the result of the big hit decision is a big hit, the type of big hit symbol (big hit symbol type using one or more big hit symbol type judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B) It is a judgment to decide). For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game benefits provided to the player, and the like.

  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 starting opening for which the jackpot symbol type determination is caused (the jackpot symbol type determination has been generated) Is possible. That is, as the big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type determination table (first big hit symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the big hit used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from 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 judgment value (jackpot symbol type random value) of jackpot symbol type random number is distributed to jackpot symbol type which is the result of jackpot symbol type determination There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 checks the acquired jackpot symbol type random number on the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Then, in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random number values are appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. Moreover, it is possible to change suitably about the distribution ratio of big hit symbol classification. In addition, 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 by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol Z 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination of. In this way, the special hit 1 lottery performed with the game ball in the first start opening 11 and the special view 2 lottery performed with the game ball received in the second start opening 12 It is possible to make the fractions different.

3-2-3. Reach determination In the reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, it is determined whether or not to generate reach in the special figure fluctuation effect described later using one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (C) It is a determination to determine the

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

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination values (reach random numbers) are distributed to the reach determination results “reach (generate reach)” and “no reach (do not generate reach)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is reach or no reach (whether or not to cause reach). As shown in FIG. 10C, it is possible to make the number of reach random numbers determined to be “reached (to generate reach)” different between the non-time-shortening reach determination table and the time-shortening reach determination table. It is. In addition, in the following, the thing of "with reach (to generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the big hit judgment is "loss" is called "with reach loss", and "no reach (does not cause reach)" ) May be referred to as "no reach lost".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, using the fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) of one or more special symbols as shown in Figure 11-Figure 12, the fluctuation pattern of the variable indication of the special figure It is a determination for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and the result of the big hit determination is performed in any case of the big hit and the loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the flow of the special figure fluctuation effect to be described later (content of the effect), and the like. In addition, it is possible to include identification information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special map change time and the special process change flow and the effect flow (effect contents of the special view change effect). As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of kinds of special figure fluctuation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that is subject to variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening at which the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed. That is, as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special view fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used at the time.

  And, each special figure fluctuation pattern decision table, it is possible to associate also game state. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (special pattern 1 non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and the special figure 1 used in the time-short state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time chart for special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is also used similarly to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and in the time-short state It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (time chart for special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Further, each special view fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-shorting special figure 2 variation pattern determination table respectively include one for large hit (for each big hit symbol type), one for reach loss, and one for reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shorting special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table each include a large hit (for each large hit symbol type), a reach presence loss, a no reach loss, and the like.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach without loss used when the special figure 1 reserve number (U1) is 0-2 and when the special figure 1 reserve number (U1) is 3-4. It is possible to distinguish from a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a no reach loss. In addition, it is possible to associate the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision table for each non-reach loss with the special figure reservation number. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach without loss used when the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for a no reach loss.

  The special view display 81 variably displays a special view of the special view change time according to the special view change pattern determined in each special view change pattern determination. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special drawing lottery) in the variable display of the special drawing, the variable display of the next special drawing is not performed immediately, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. Ru.

  Moreover, it is possible to link | relate to the production | presentation flow of special figure fluctuation presentation as shown to the 2nd column from the right of the table | surface of FIG.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table | surface of FIG. 11-12, about a special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure (big hit judgment result) and the special contents of the special figure fluctuation production etc. is there. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the jackpot is referred to as the "big hit fluctuation". On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed among the lose with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and in the loss with reach, the L reach which is a kind of reach is performed The figure variation pattern is "L lost variation", among the presence of reach, the figure of the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation effect is finished with N reach which is a kind of reach is "N loss variation", without reach The special pattern fluctuation pattern is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading Determination The 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 drawing relation random numbers. For the pre-reading determination, for example, it is determined whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be the big hit in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type random number is the determination of which big hit symbol type is determined in the big hit symbol type determination, For example, it may be determined which special pattern fluctuation pattern is determined as the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening according to the starting winning combination. That is, as a pre-reading determination table, a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when winning in the first starting opening 11, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning in the second starting opening 12 , Can be distinguished.

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

  That is, in the prefetch determination table, a first prefetch determination table used in the non-time-short state, a first prefetch determination table used in the time-short state, and a second prefetch determination table used in the non-time-short state It is possible to distinguish between the second pre-reading determination table used in the time saving state and the second pre-reading determination table. Note that what judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot game Next, the jackpot game will be described. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to 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 and ED. In addition, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is only called "round" below. For example, the first round game is called "one round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 round (10R)".

  The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game components), the number of round games, the number of opening of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15) in each round game, Type and opening time (opening pattern) of big winning opening where each opening takes place, time to close until next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or more jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special view. 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 jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the round game in which the first large winning opening 14 opens up to 29.5 seconds from 1R to 15R, or the first large winning opening 14 up to 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. And in the 16R (final round), the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 opens up to 29.5 seconds, or the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 opens up to 0.1 seconds, To be done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

  In addition, the number and time of each element can be changed as appropriate. It is also possible to play the jackpot game using both the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 or only one of them.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific area 16 is in the closed state where it is impossible to win and the open state where it is possible to win by the distribution member 16k, so the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said as the open / close mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening / closing mode of the specific area 16". Thus, although the distributing member 16k is controlled in a fixed operating mode (the specific area 16 is a fixed opening and closing mode), a fixed operating mode of the distributing member 16k (a fixed opening and closing mode of the specific area 16); In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (easiness) of entering the gaming ball into the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific area 16 is 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 winning opening, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3 (B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens up to 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distributing member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, and the time controlled to the second state of the distributing member 16k and Because of the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, for the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates the passage (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") of the specific area 16 of the gaming ball during the jackpot game. The VAT opening and closing member 15k and the distributing member 16k operate with the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distributing member 16k operate, and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is impossible or difficult. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distributing member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as "V long jackpot". On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distributing member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is referred to as "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. Pachinko gaming machines PY1 are, as shown in FIG. 15, "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 " It is possible to make it into any game state of "the jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base gaming state""low probability low base state", "low probability high base gaming state""low probability high base state", "high probability low base gaming state""high probability "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state". As a state constituting the gaming state, there are a state relating to the probability of being judged as a "big hit" in the big hit determination, and a state relating to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the “high probability low base gaming state” or the “high probability high base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot by jackpot determination is a high probability 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 the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it is possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to the high probability state by the game ball passing through the specific area 16 in the jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The high probability state can be switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing the jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, or winning the next jackpot.

  The non-short time state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the “low probability high base gaming state” or “high probability high base gaming state”, and the gaming state in which the open time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than the non time saving 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 tube 12D in the non-short time state. Also, in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is selected such that the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time is greater than in the non-short time state. It is also possible to do it (see FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of the special figure reserve is increased, and a valid winning to the starting opening (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reserve) is easily generated. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot under the progress of a smooth game.

  In addition, the time saving state can easily make the common drawing fluctuation time shorter than the non-time saving state. For example, in the short time state, a spread time (5 seconds) shorter than the spread time (30 seconds) determined in the non-short state is determined. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times the common drawing lottery is executed per unit time is more.

  In addition, the time saving state can be more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the hit is determined with a probability (eg, 59936/65536) higher than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time short state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination per unit time is more.

  As described above, in the time saving state, the open time of the electric chow 12D per unit time is longer than that in the non-time saving state, and the gaming ball is more likely to win frequently to the second starting opening 12. As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls becomes high. Therefore, in the high base state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of gaming balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, the non-short time state is set. Then, for example, the time saving state can be set by winning the jackpot. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing the jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, or winning the next jackpot.

  In the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easy to win a hit, the spread map fluctuation time is easily shortened, and the open time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. The game is set to the player in an advantageous manner in three points with respect to the game according to the common drawing. However, points set to be advantageous to the player may be part of these.

  The gaming state after the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is the "low probability low base gaming state" in which the normal probability state and the non-short time state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as "normal gaming state". In the "big hit gaming state", since the hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed, the non-short time state is set along with the start of the big hit game. Further, with regard to the gaming state, it is possible to use all or only a part of the gaming states described above.

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 effect mode is a division of the effect (or an upper conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability change effect mode, a time reduction effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as an effect mode.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation 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" This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no, and in a standby state in which the special image variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 for introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration moving image G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2), a setting screen G101 for setting for the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect include volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of the effect to be performed (“effect setting”), and the like.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a non-time-saving state is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-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 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing the scenery of a mountain in the evening (the background image for ordinary evening G103) is displayed on the display 50a as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2); As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (Night normal background image G104) representing the view of a mountain at night is displayed on the display unit 50a; It can be switched as one condition that one or more special image variation effects are performed. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal rendering modes, there are a normal front stage rendering mode before reaching reach and a normal rear stage rendering mode after reaching reach in the special figure fluctuation presentation. In the normal front effect 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, but in the normal rear effect mode, the type is reach. A dedicated background image is displayed. Also, a special effect mode may be provided which is set only in the "high probability low base gaming state".

  The probability change effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure change effect is performed in the “high probability and high base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (positive variation background image G105) representing space is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, in the special variation variation production mode, there are a second variation production mode before the reach is established and a second variation production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation presentation. Although the background image for definite variation G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first stage effect mode, the dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed in the second stage effect mode.

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base gaming state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time reduction rendering mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, in the time reduction rendering mode, there are a time reduction preceding rendering mode before reaching reach and a time shortening later rendering mode after reaching. In the short front-side effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a. However, in the time-short rear-side effect mode, a dedicated background image according 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 performed in the "jackpot game state", and is an effect mode that indicates that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), in the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and the right prompting “right strike” A jackpot opening effect in which the beating image G108 is displayed is performed. During the rounds in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-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 paid out. The round effect is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), in the display unit 50a, suggesting the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the number of total prize balls paid out A jackpot ending effect is performed in which a winning prize ball number image G112 is displayed.

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special drawing, the special drawing fluctuation pattern and the special drawing lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation presentation is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure change effect, variable display of the effect pattern is performed on the predetermined background image in the display unit 50a. The effect pattern is composed of, for example, 1 to 9 numeral symbols. In the effect pattern variation display, the effect pattern varies with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the effect pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure Will stop. That is, after the special view fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect pattern are performed, the fluctuation stops and the stop display of the effect pattern is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of production design, various such as image display 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, normal button 40, special button 41 etc. It is possible to perform other renderings using a variety of rendering devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left portion, the center, and the right side are obtained by dividing the display portion 50a into three in the horizontal direction substantially equally. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect pattern area 50b2, and a right effect pattern area 50b3. The left effect pattern area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect pattern EZ1 at the time of the stop display of the effect pattern in the special figure variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect pattern area 50b2 and the right effect pattern area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3.

  Moreover, as shown to FIG. 17 (A), it is possible to provide the small symbol area | region 50c in one division of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end part of the display part 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the variable display of the special figure is performed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are, for example, configured by numeral symbols of 1 to 9.

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

4-2-2. Normal fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect that indicates that the variable display of the special view has been started.

  When the variable display of the special view is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, The left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special view is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special view, FIG. As shown in the figure, at the same time as the start, the variable display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. In addition, "(down)" in FIG. 17 has shown that the change display of a symbol is in process. And, when the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special view is, for example, “normal loss change”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production design EZ1 and the right production design EZ3 are different After temporary stop in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop display in the stop mode (so-called loose eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also simultaneously displayed 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, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as “N lost fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), in the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure, the left presentation symbol EZ1 And the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (the so-called reach eye), and the reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special pattern fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, it is possible to change suitably the stop order and stop mode of production | design pattern EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

4-2-3. N reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as a effect for making a player expect a jackpot.

  In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the middle effect pattern EZ2 gradually Slow down. Then, when the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), the rendering is performed in the stop mode (so-called reach close eyes) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also simultaneously displayed in a stop mode that suggests a reach loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate reach loss, such as “7 · 6 · 7” and “5 · 3 · 5”, where the left and right symbols are the same and the symbols in the middle are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is, for example, “N jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), stop in the stop mode (so-called Zoro eyes) that suggests a big hit indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate the jackpot, such as “7 · 7 · 7” and “2 · 2 · 2”, and the like. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in a stop at the same time in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. In addition, the content of the effect of N reach is not limited to that the middle effect pattern EZ2 is gradually decelerated, and can be appropriately changed or added.

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 jackpot determination result is “big hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a jackpot.

  In the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 19A, for example, a background image (SP reach background image G113) for SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a after N reach, and the SP at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an effect for SP reach only (for example, battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP jackpot fluctuation”. At 50a, an effect that suggests a big hit (for example, an indication that the main character is willing to win the battle) is performed, and stop is performed in a stop mode (so-called Zoro eyes) where the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in a stop at the same time in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect that suggests a loss (for example, the enemy character is in battle The display which is pleased to win) is carried out, and the stop display of the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a stop mode suggesting a reach loss is performed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also simultaneously displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, it is possible to change or add suitably the presentation content of SP reach.

  Here, the possibility that the effect design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach may be stopped in a manner showing a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot decision. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% if the result of the big hit judgment is "losing" and 100% if the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of the SP reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is 4% if the result of the "losing" is 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the jackpot expectation of the SP reach is greater than the jackpot expectation of the N reach It is possible to 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 2% if the result of the big hit judgment is "loss", and the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit" In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is 2% if the result of the big hit judgment is "loss" and 30% if the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit" For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be set by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas. The reserved 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, and each of them is selected according to the special view 1 reserve count or the special view 2 reserve count. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3 and 50d4. For example, when the special drawing 1 holding number is "1", the holding icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special drawing 1 holding number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA, which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA, in response to the start of the special figure change effect.

  The number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to set the reserved icon display area 50d as a display area for displaying both the number of special views 1 suspension and the number of special views 2 suspension or as a display area for displaying only one of them.

4-3-1. Hold Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY 1 can perform hold effect in response to the game ball winning in the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12. The holding effect can notify the player of the number of special drawing 1 holding or special drawing 2 holding.

  In the hold effect, when the gaming ball wins the first starting hole 11 when the number of special drawing 1 hold is "0", the special view fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the reserved icon display area 50d A reserve icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special view 1 reserve number is "2". After that, when the special figure fluctuation production ends and a new special figure fluctuation production is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the holding icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the holding icon display area 50d The HA is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. The player is notified that the special drawing 1 holding number is “1”.

4-4. Notice Production The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform notice production at any timing during the special figure variation production. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc. It is possible to suggest the result of the determination.

4-4-1. Movable-body production The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform movable-body production using movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as advance announcement effects. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a jackpot.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the on-board movable device 56 operate to move the on-board movable body 55k and the board. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap on the display unit 50a as viewed from the player, and develops into the SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space not overlapping the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. Thereafter, 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 the SP reach. In addition, about movable body production, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, and it is possible to change or add suitably. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

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 the advance 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 making the player expect a jackpot.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (button operation effective period) in which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is effective occurs, and as shown in FIG. , An effect (button operation promotion effect) for urging the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 is an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, pressing operation) (pressing operation image G32), and the button operation valid period. And an image representing a remaining time (operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a roughly curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing of the special button 41 in the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated in the button operation valid period, FIG. As shown in the diagram, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a when viewed from the player, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be appropriately changed or added.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension, in which the special figure lottery is not performed, as the preliminary announcement effect. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect for suggesting the lottery result of the special drawing lottery for the special drawing 1 holding or the special drawing 2 holding in advance.

  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. 20C, the hold icon HA normally displayed as "で" in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “missing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as so-called “gasse effect”. In addition, it is possible to perform the pre-reading effect on both or one of the special figure 1 reserve and the special figure 2 reserve. Further, the present invention is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be appropriately changed or added. For example, it is also possible to change the stop mode of the effect designs EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation effect.

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

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the program of the main control main processing shown in FIG. 23 from the gaming 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, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Next to the power-on process, the interrupt is inhibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are incremented by one and updated. When the upper limit value is reached, the counter value of each random number is returned to "0" and added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. 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 updating process (S003) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the main timer interrupt process (S005) is possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and before the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various patterns by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (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), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the gaming control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the lower plate 35 full, and plays the game as lower plate full data. It stores in the output buffer of RAM104.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main processing of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started.

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

  Next to the special operation process (S106), a distribution apparatus control process for controlling the distribution apparatus 16D is performed (S107).

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

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing (see FIG. 23) until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 executes the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Output etc.

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

  In the general winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether a gaming ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor. Further, in accordance with the result of the process, a general winning opening sensor command is generated.

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

  In the second starting opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor. When it is determined that the gaming ball is detected, the special figure 2 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the big hit symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired and acquired Are stored in the special view 2 reserve storage unit 105 b provided in the game RAM 104. Special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored sequentially from the first area Ru. When the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly obtained special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Also, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special map 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table. Also, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105 b A command for the second starting opening sensor including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first starting opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the special figure 1 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the big hit symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired and acquired Are stored in the special view 1 suspension storage unit 105 a provided in the game RAM 104. Special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored sequentially from the first area Ru. When the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly obtained special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Also, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special map 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table. Also, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105 a and the first prefetch determination A command for the first starting opening sensor including a first starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first large winning opening sensor. Further, a command for the first special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second large winning opening sensor. Further, a command for the second big winning opening sensor according to the result of the process is generated.

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

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed while the variable display of the common drawing 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 common drawing reserve storage unit 106. Further, the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination is performed based on the current gaming state to determine the common drawing fluctuation pattern. Then, a common drawing fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the common drawing fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, based on the common drawing fluctuation time associated with the determined common drawing fluctuation pattern, the common drawing indicator 82 starts variable display of the common drawing.

  Normal symbol variation processing is processing performed during variable display of a common figure. In the normal symbol variation processing, the stop display of the common drawing is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the common drawing change time having elapsed since the variable display of the common drawing in progress is started. Then, a common drawing fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the common drawing is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the ordinary drawing is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, when the predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses from the start of the stop display of the common drawing under execution, the common drawing being stopped is hit and the symbol is displayed. Determine if there is. If the hit symbol indicates stop display, 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, in accordance with the result of the processing, a command for auxiliary game control is generated.

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is not performed during the jackpot gaming state, and is performed during standby in which the variable display of the special view is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 reserve storage unit Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserve 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 reserve storage unit shift process is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state It is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loser. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol 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 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state The variation pattern table is determined using the variation pattern table. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b (the special figure 2 reserve number). Then, a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 change start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the big hit determination, information about the result of reach determination, information about the special figure change time associated with the special figure 2 change pattern, etc. included. Then, the special view 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special view 2 based on the special view change time associated with the determined special view 2 change pattern.

  The special figure 2 reserve 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 reserve storage section shift processing, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reserve storage section 105b is shifted by 1 toward the first area side, and the special figure 2 relevant random number for the first area is Clear from the holding storage unit 105b. Thus, the special figure 2 related random number is digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 pending number command indicating the special figure 2 pending number after the processing is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a, and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state It is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loser. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number in the special figure 1 related random number 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 fluctuation 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 reserve storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state The special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a (the special figure 1 reserve number). And the special figure 1 fluctuation start command showing the judged special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information about being special figure 1, information about the result of big hit determination, information about the result of reach determination, information about result of big hit type determination, special figure 1 change pattern It includes information on the special map fluctuation time. Then, the variable display of the special view 1 is started on the special view 1 display 81 a based on the special view change time associated with the determined special view 1 change pattern.

  The special figure 1 reserve storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reserve storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a is shifted by one toward the first area side, and the special figure 1 relevant random number for the first area is Clear from the holding storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the special figure 1 pending number after the processing is generated.

  In the present embodiment, when both the special drawing 2 reservation number and the special drawing 1 reservation number exist, the special drawing 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special drawing 2 and the variable display of the special drawing 1 And is not supposed to be done in parallel.

2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
Special symbol variation processing is processing that is performed during variable display of a special drawing. In the special symbol variation processing, in response to the passage of the special figure variation time, the special view display 81 terminates the variable display of the special figure and causes the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination to be stopped and displayed. If the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a lost symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special view fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable view of the special view is generated.

2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special view is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the special view currently displayed with a stop is a big hit symbol, it is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special view currently displayed stopped is a lost symbol and the high probability state is ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. Also, when the special view currently displayed stopped is a lost symbol and the time saving state is ended, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating transition to the non-time saving state is generated. In addition, when the special figure currently displayed with a stop is a lost design, and the special figure 2 reserve number and the special figure 1 reserve number are "0", the customer wait which shows that pachinko game machine PY1 is in standby state Generate a command

2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started depending on the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, ending is started according to ending 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 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. In the case of limiting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of the special view in which the high probability state can be continued without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of the variable display of the special view in which the time saving state can be continued without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Control of Effect by the Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, control of effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIG. 25 and FIG. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like appearing 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 processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub control main process, first, a power on process according to the power on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the effect CPU 122, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupt 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 performing determination regarding various effects are updated. The method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above. The random number value may be added by two instead of one by one when updating. The same applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process is completed, the 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 which has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (performs various effects by the image). Further, the sub control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output a sound (perform various sound effects by sound) or the lamp control, along with various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (to execute various light emission effects by light emission), or the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (to perform various movable object effects by operation) Do)

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, step S4002 to step S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4010) and the sub timer interrupt process (S4011) is possible.

  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 received and received by 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 prior to other interrupt processes (S4011).

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

  In the input process, an operation on an operation unit operable 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, light emission data so that lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing or the like that matches the effect by the image based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board 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, based on the data for presentation created in the presentation data creation process, the drive data is output to perform the movable body effect to operate the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing. Do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs movable body effect to operate the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc. in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, reset setting of the watchdog timer is performed.

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

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

  First, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the gaming control microcomputer 101 will be described. The special ROM 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is stored in the gaming ROM 103. The game 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, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 in combination.

  The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern based on the result of the reach judgment and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number as a result of the jackpot determination in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process in the non-short time state. As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 has eight special patterns of "THP001" to "THP003", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022" as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. It is possible to determine one variation pattern. Which special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special pattern variation pattern random number.

  Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", any one of three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP001" to "THP003" is determined. Of the three special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP001” is easier to be determined than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. In addition, "THP001" is called "final battle jackpot fluctuation", "THP002" is called "battle jackpot fluctuation", and "THP003" is called "N jackpot fluctuation".

  Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "reach", any one of three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns from "THP011" to "THP013" is determined. Ru. "THP013" of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is easier to be determined than other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Note that "THP011" is referred to as "final battle change", "THP012" is referred to as "battle change", and "THP013" is referred to as "N change".

  Moreover, when the result of the big hit determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", any one of two types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns from "THP 021" to "THP 022" is determined Ru. Of the two special pattern 1 fluctuation patterns, which special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is determined to be determined depends on the number of special drawing 1 reservations. In the case where the special figure 1 number of reservations is 0 to 2, “THP 021” of 13000 ms, which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, is easily determined, and in the case where the special figure 1 number of reservations is three to four, the special figure The 4000 ms "THP 022" with a relatively short fluctuation time is easily determined. Note that "THP 021" is referred to as "normal A-loss fluctuation", and "THP 022" is referred to as "normal B-loss fluctuation".

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 to FIG. 36, the special figure fluctuation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described according to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined by the gaming control microcomputer 101. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure fluctuation effect in the non-time-short state.

A. Normal fluctuation "Normal fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed according to the start of the variable display of the special figure, and is an effect that the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed. The “normal change” is performed first in the special figure change presentation, and thus functions as an indication that the special view change presentation is started.

B. Reach "reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal change", and is an effect in which the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same effect pattern. "Leach" is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", and thus functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed. Moreover, since "reach" may develop into reach production such as "final battle reach" and "battle reach" thereafter, it also functions as a production that suggests that reach production may be performed.

C. 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 middle effect pattern EZ2 gradually decelerates. “N reach” is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, and thus functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed.

D. Battle reach "Battle reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is a reach effect in which a main character and an enemy character battle. “Battle reach” is more likely to be played if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” than if it is “losing”, so it is an effect that suggests that the big hit game is likely to be played. Function.

E. Final Battle Reach “Last Battle Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “N reach”, and is a reach effect in which the main character and the ally character battle with the enemy character. The “final battle reach” is a production that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be played because it is easier to perform a “big hit” than when the result of the jackpot determination is “loss”. Act as. In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to be played when “N reach” is developed to “final battle reach” than “N reach” is developed to “Battle reach”, “final battle reach” is , "Battle reach" also acts as a suggestion that suggests that a big hit game is likely to be performed.

F. Capture notice (equivalent to update production)
The "capture advance notice" is an effect that may be performed in the "normal variation", and is an advance notice effect that suggests the amount of effect data of an effect to be performed thereafter by a gauge. The “take-up notice” is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, and thus functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "reach" may be established afterward, "capture notice" also functions as an effect that suggests that "reach" may be established. In addition, since “battle reach” may be performed after that, “capture notice” also functions as an effect that suggests that “battle reach” may be performed. In addition, since the "final battle reach" may be performed after that, the "capture notice" also functions as an effect that suggests that the "final battle reach" may be performed.

G. Icon notice (corresponds to suggestion production)
The "icon advance notice" is an effect that may be performed after the "take-up advance notice", and is an advance notice effect in which an icon is displayed on the display unit 50a. "Icon notice" is followed by an icon indicating that "reach" will be established, and a subsequent icon indicating that it will develop into "battle reach", and "after". Since there are times when an icon is suggested to develop into the "final battle reach", it functions as a production that indicates where the production is developed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 (A) to FIG. 28 (D), an effect flow of main special figure fluctuation effect executed in the non-time-short state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each of the effects constituting the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 or the panel lamp 54, and the speaker Sound presentation using 52 can be performed.

  As shown in Fig. 28 (A), in the special figure fluctuation presentation of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "final battle jackpot fluctuation" and "final battle losing fluctuation", "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → An effect flow consisting of "final battle reach" is executed. Of the special figure fluctuation time of these special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, the production time of “normal fluctuation” is 13000 ms, the production time of “reach” is 2000 m, and the production time of “N reach” is 15000 ms. The production time of the "final battle reach" is 70000 ms. In addition, "take-in notice" and "icon notice" may be performed between "normal change" and "N reach" in these special figure change effects.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation presentation of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “battle jackpot fluctuation” and “battle lost fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → An effect flow consisting of "battle reach" is executed. Among the 80000 ms of the special figure fluctuation time of these special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, the production time of "normal fluctuation" is 13000 ms, the production time of "reach" is 2000 m, the production time of "N reach" is 15000 ms The production time of "Battle reach" is 50000 ms. In addition, "take-in notice" and "icon notice" may be performed between "normal change" and "N reach" in these special figure change effects.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation presentation of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “N big hit fluctuation”, “N lost fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” A structured rendering flow is executed. Of 30000 ms of the special figure fluctuation time of these special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, the production time of "normal fluctuation" is 13000 ms, the production time of "reach" is 2000 m, the production time of "N reach" is 15000 ms It is. In addition, "take-in notice" and "icon notice" may be performed between "normal change" and "N reach" in these special figure change effects.

  In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, in the special figure fluctuation production of “normal A loss fluctuation”, “normal B loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), a production flow consisting of only “normal fluctuation” Is executed. In addition, "take-in notice" may be performed by "normal change" in these special figure change production.

  Here, the image data stored in the CGROM 145 provided on the image control board 140 will be described. The CGROM 145 stores image data to be displayed on the display unit 50 a in areas divided into various effects. More specifically, the effect data for reach time, in which the normal variation effect data area 145a in which the image data displayed as "normal variation" is stored, and the image data displayed when "reach" is established, is stored. An area 145b, an N reach effect data area 145c for storing image data displayed as "N reach", and a battle reach effect data area 145d for storing image data displayed as "battle reach"; A final battle reach effect data area 145e in which the image data displayed by "final battle reach" is stored, and a capture notice data area 145f in which the image data displayed by "capture advance notice" is stored; There is an icon preview effect data area 145g in which image data displayed as "icon preview" is stored. The CGROM 145 also has an area for storing image data to be displayed in the big hit gaming state, and an area for storing image data to be displayed in the short time state.

  FIG. 29 is a view showing image data stored in each effect data area of the CGROM 145. Here, only image data relating to main effects will be described. In the normal variation effect data area 145a, normal variation background image data for displaying the normal variation background image G500 is stored. Further, reach achievement image data for displaying the reach establishment image G501 is stored in the reach effect data area 145b. Further, N reach background image data for displaying the N reach background image G 502 is stored in the N reach effect data area 145 c. Also, in the battle reach effect data area 145d, battle reach background image data for displaying a battle reach background image G503, main character image data for displaying a main character image G200, and an enemy character image G201 are displayed. Enemy character image data for storing is stored. In the final battle reach effect data area 145e, the final battle reach background image data for displaying the final battle reach background image G504, the main character image data for displaying the main character image G200, and the ally character image The teammate character image data for displaying G202 and the enemy character image data for displaying the enemy character image G201 are stored. That is, the amount of data stored is large in the order of the reach effect data area 145b <battle reach effect data area 145d <final battle reach effect data area 145e. The presentation control microcomputer 121 can display an image on the display unit 50a by using the image data stored in each presentation data area by issuing an instruction to the image CPU 141.

  Next, the main effects performed in the special image variation effect will be specifically described. In addition, in special figure fluctuation production which is explained below, fluctuation indication of small design KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is done with fluctuation indication of production design EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, but illustration of small design KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is abbreviated There is something to do. In addition, although the display of the holding icon HA is also performed in parallel in the special figure fluctuation presentation described below, the holding icon HA may be omitted.

  First, "take-up notice" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “final battle jackpot fluctuation”, “final battle losing fluctuation”, “battle jackpot fluctuation”, “battle losing fluctuation”, “N jackpot fluctuation”, “N losing fluctuation” In the special figure fluctuation effect of “normal A loss fluctuation”, “take-in notice” can be executed at a predetermined timing of “normal fluctuation”. The "take-up notice" suggests the possibility that the presentation will develop.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the acquisition notice selection table shown in FIG. 30A to determine whether or not to execute the acquisition notice, and when performing the acquisition notice, the acquisition notice. The type of gauge update pattern to be updated can be selected. There are six types of update patterns: update pattern A to update pattern F. Details of the update pattern will be described later.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the type of gauge update pattern in the "take-in notice" with reference to the special view 1 fluctuation pattern. At the time of selection, the type of icon selected by the icon preview selection table described later is referred to. Specifically, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "final battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), "final battle lost fluctuation" (THP011) and the icon type is "reach", the update pattern A is 100%. The update pattern B to the update pattern F are not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "final battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), "final battle lost fluctuation" (THP011) and the type of icon is "final", the update pattern A is 20%, the update pattern D , And the update pattern F is selected at a rate of 50%, and the update pattern B, the update pattern C, and the update pattern E are not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP001), “final battle lost fluctuation” (THP011) and the icon type is “none”, non-execution is 85%, update pattern B is The update pattern A, the update pattern D, and the update pattern F are not selected at a rate of 5%, an update pattern C of 5%, and an update pattern E of 5%. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), "battle lost fluctuation" (THP012) and the icon type is "reach", the update pattern A is selected at a rate of 100%, The update pattern B to the update pattern F are not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP002), “battle lost fluctuation” (THP012) and the icon type is “battle”, the update pattern A is 20%, and the update pattern D is 50 %, The update pattern F is selected at a rate of 30%, and the update pattern B, the update pattern C, and the update pattern E are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), "battle lost fluctuation" (THP012) and the icon type is "none", non-execution is 85%, update pattern B is 5% The update pattern C is selected at a rate of 5%, and the update pattern E is selected at a rate of 5%, and the update pattern A, the update pattern D, and the update pattern F are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “N big hit fluctuation” (THP003), “N loss fluctuation” (THP013) and the icon type is “reach”, the update pattern A is selected at a rate of 100%, The update pattern B to the update pattern F are not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “N jackpot fluctuation” (THP003), “N loss fluctuation” (THP013) and the icon type is “none”, non-execution is 85%, and update pattern B is 5% The update pattern C is selected at a rate of 5%, and the update pattern E is selected at a rate of 5%, and the update pattern A, the update pattern D, and the update pattern F are not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” (THP 021) and the icon type is “none”, non-execution is 90%, update pattern B is 5%, and update pattern C is 5%. The update pattern A, the update pattern D, the update pattern E, and the update pattern F are not selected. That is, when the icon is displayed in the "icon advance notice", the update pattern A is set to be more easily selected than the update pattern B or the update pattern C, and the "take-up advance notice" of the update pattern A is It functions as an effect that suggests that the icon is more likely to be displayed with "icon preview" than "updating preview" of update pattern B or update pattern C. Further, when the icon is displayed in the "icon advance notice", the update pattern D is set to be more easily selected than the update pattern E, and the "take-up advance notice" of the update pattern D is the update pattern E It functions as an effect that suggests that the icon is more likely to be displayed by "icon preview" than "capture preview". In addition, the update pattern F is selected more easily if the icon type displayed in the "icon preview" is "final" than the "battle", and the "capture notification" of the update pattern F is " It functions as an effect that indicates that the icon of "final" is more likely to be displayed than the icon of "battle" in "icon preview". The selection ratio indicated by the acquisition notice selection table shown in FIG. 30A can be changed as appropriate.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 30 (B), the gauge update pattern in the "take-in notice" will be described in detail. The “take-in notice” is an effect in which the amount of gauges is updated so as to gradually increase at a predetermined speed, but the types of update patterns include update patterns A to F as described above. There are six types. In “take-up notice” of the update pattern A, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-1), the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at normal speed from 0%, and after 5000 ms, the amount of gauge becomes 100%. Become. Further, in the “take-up notice” of the update pattern B, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-2), the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at 0% from the normal speed, and after 4000 ms, the amount of gauge is 80 It stops when it is updated to%, and the condition of 80% of the gauge continues for 1000 ms. In addition, in the “take-up notice” of the update pattern C, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-3), the amount of the gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at a low speed slower than the normal speed from 0%. It stops when the amount of gauges is updated to 20%, and the condition of 20% of the amount of gauges continues for 1000 ms. Further, in the “take-up notice” of the update pattern D, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-4), the amount of the gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at a low speed from 0%, and the amount of the gauge is 20 after 4000 ms. When updated to%, the speed is switched from low speed to normal speed, and the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase from 20%, and the amount of gauge becomes 100% after 4000 ms. Further, in the "take-up notice" of the update pattern E, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-5), the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at a low speed from 0%, and the amount of gauge is 20 after 4000 ms. The speed is changed from low speed to normal speed when updated to%, the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase from 20%, and stopped after the amount of gauge is updated to 80% after 3000 ms, the amount of gauge is 80 The state of% continues for 1000 ms. Further, in the “take-up notice” of the update pattern F, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-6), the amount of gauge is updated so as to gradually increase at a low speed from 0%, and the amount of gauge is 20 after 4000 ms. The percentage is changed from low speed to normal speed, the gauge amount is updated to gradually increase from 20%, and after 3000 ms the gauge amount is updated to 80%, the normal speed is switched to low speed, The amount of gauge is updated to gradually increase from 80%, and after 4000 ms, the amount of gauge becomes 100%.

  31 (A) to 31 (E) are diagrams showing a state in which “take-in notice” of update pattern A to update pattern C is performed. When “normal change” is started in the special figure change production, as shown in FIG. 31A, on the normal change background image G500 displayed on the display unit 50a, the change in the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate. After that, when the “normal change” is performed, “take-in notice” of any of the update pattern A to the update pattern C is started. As shown in FIG. 31B, in response to the start of “take-in notice”, a gage frame image G300 and a numerical image G301 for numerically indicating the amount of gage are displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a. Ru. At this time, the gauge image G302 indicating the amount of the gauge is not displayed in the gauge frame image G300, and the numerical image G301 is "0%". Note that the “take-in notice” of the update pattern A to the update pattern C ends within “normal fluctuation”.

  In the "take-in advance notice" of the update pattern A, as shown in FIG. 31C, the gauge image G302 is displayed in the gauge frame image G300 so as to be gradually enlarged according to the passage of time. At this time, the gauge image G302 is expanded at a normal speed, and along with the expansion of the gauge image G302, the numerical image G301 is also updated. Then, as shown in FIG. 31D, the gauge image G302 is enlarged until it occupies all in the gauge frame image G300, and when the numerical image G301 is updated to "100%", the "capture notice" is ended. "Icon notice" will be performed. The details of the "icon preview" will be described later.

  In "take-in notice" of the update pattern B, enlargement of the gauge image G302 and update of the numerical image G301 are performed at a normal speed according to the passage of time, similarly to the "take-up notice" of the update pattern A. Then, as shown in FIG. 31E, when the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 80% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "80%", the gauge image G302 is enlarged. And the updating of the numerical image G301 is stopped. After that, when the predetermined time (1000 ms) has elapsed, the “take-up notice” is ended. Note that "icon advance notice" is not performed after the "take-up advance notice" of the update pattern B.

  In the "take-in notice" of the update pattern C, unlike the "take-up notice" of the update pattern A and the update pattern B, the expansion of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 are slow at low speed according to the passage of time. It takes place in Then, when the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 20% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "20%", the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 stop. (See FIG. 31 (C)). After that, when the predetermined time (1000 ms) has elapsed, the “take-up notice” is ended. Note that "icon preview" is not performed after the "take-up preview" of the update pattern C.

  When one of the update pattern A to the update pattern C finishes the "capture notice", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "final battle jackpot fluctuation", "final battle lost fluctuation", "battle jackpot fluctuation", "battle lost fluctuation" In the case of "N big hit fluctuation", "N lost fluctuation", left production design EZ1 and right production design EZ3 stop display with the same type of production design, "reach" is established. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32, a reach formation image G501 indicating that “reach” is established is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation”, the stop display is performed in a mode in which the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss (see FIG. 17D).

  33 (A) to 33 (E) are diagrams showing how the "take-in notice" of update pattern D to update pattern F is performed. When “normal variation” is started in the special figure variation production, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), on the background image G500 for normal variation displayed on the display unit 50a, the production designs EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are varied indicate. Thereafter, when “normal variation” is performed, “take-in notice” of any of the update pattern D to the update pattern F is started. As shown in FIG. 33B, the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical value image G301 are displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a in response to the start of the "capture advance notice". At this time, the gauge image G302 is not displayed in the gauge frame image G300, and the numerical image G301 is "0%". In addition, the “take-in notice” of the update pattern D to the update pattern F is performed over “normal fluctuation”, “reach” and “N reach”, and ends within “N reach”.

  In the "capture notice" of the update pattern D, the gauge image G302 is displayed in the gauge frame image G300 so as to be gradually enlarged according to the passage of time. At this time, the gauge image G302 is enlarged at a low speed, and the numerical image G301 is also updated along with the enlargement of the gauge image G302. Then, as shown in FIG. 33C, when the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 20% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "20%", the gauge image G302 is enlarged. And updating of the numerical image G301 is performed at normal speed. After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the left production design EZ1 and the right production design EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of production design (here, reach eyes of “5 · ↓ · 5”) and “reach” "Is established. At this time, the reach establishment image is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereafter, even if the image is developed into “N reach”, the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 continue. In “N reach”, the middle effect pattern EZ2 is variably displayed on the N reach background image G502 displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 32B). Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), when the gauge image G302 occupies all in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "100%", the "capture notice" is ended. "Icon notice" will be performed.

  Similarly to the "take-in notice" of the update pattern D, in the "take-up notice" of the update pattern E, the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 are performed at low speed according to the passage of time. Then, when the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 20% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "20%", the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 are normal speeds. It takes place in After that, the left production design EZ1 and the right production design EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of production design (here, reach eyes of "5 · ・ · 5"), and "reach" is established and "N reach" Even after development, the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 continue. Then, the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 80% in the gauge frame image G300, and when the numerical image G301 is updated to "80%", the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 stop. (See FIG. 31E). After that, when the predetermined time (1000 ms) has elapsed, the “take-up notice” is ended. Note that "icon preview" is not performed after "take-up preview" of the update pattern E.

  Similarly to the “take-in notice” of the update pattern D and the update pattern E, the “uptake notice” of the update pattern F has a low speed for the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 according to the passage of time. It takes place in Then, when the gauge image G302 is enlarged to a size that occupies 20% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "20%", the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 are normal speeds. It takes place in After that, the left production design EZ1 and the right production design EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of production design (here, reach eyes of "5 · ・ · 5"), and "reach" is established and "N reach" Even after development, the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 continue. Then, when the gauge image G302 is expanded to a size that occupies 80% in the gauge frame image G300 and the numerical image G301 is updated to "80%", the enlargement of the gauge image G302 and the update of the numerical image G301 are slow. It takes place in Then, the gauge image G302 is enlarged until it occupies all in the gauge frame image G300, and when the numerical image G301 is updated to "100%" (see FIG. 33E), the "capture notice" is ended. An "icon preview" will be held.

  When one of the update pattern D to the update pattern F ends the “take-up notice”, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle reach” if “final battle jackpot fluctuation” or “final battle loss fluctuation”. Developed, if the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation", "battle lost fluctuation", it develops into "battle reach", and if the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "N jackpot fluctuation", the production When the symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a big hit (see FIG. 18 (C-2)), and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "N lost fluctuation", the effect pattern EZ1, EZ2, The stop display is performed in a mode in which the EZ 3 suggests a loss (see FIG. 18C-1).

  Next, "icon advance notice" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “final battle jackpot fluctuation”, “final battle losing fluctuation”, “battle jackpot fluctuation”, “battle losing fluctuation”, “N jackpot fluctuation”, “N losing fluctuation” In the special figure fluctuation presentation of, "icon preview" can be executed after "capture preview". In the "icon preview", the presentation of the development destination is suggested.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the icon preview selection table shown in FIG. 34 to determine whether or not to execute the "icon preview", and when performing the "icon preview", the type of icon displayed as "icon preview". Is selectable. As described above, there are three types of icons: "reach", "battle" and "final".

  The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the type of icon displayed in the "icon preview" with reference to the special view 1 fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "final battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), "final battle lost fluctuation" (THP011), non-execution (none) is 40% and "reach" is 20%. , "Final" is selected at a rate of 40%, "Battle" is not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP002), “battle lost fluctuation” (THP012), 40% non-execution (none), 20% for “reach”, “battle” It is selected at a rate of 40% and "final" is not selected. Also, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “N big hit fluctuation” (THP003), “N lost fluctuation” (THP013), 60% non-execution (none) and 40% “reach” are selected. , "Battle" and "Final" are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” (THP 021), non-execution (none) is selected at a rate of 100%, and all of “reach”, “battle” and “final” are selected. Not selected That is, "reach" as the type of icon is set so that it is selected only when "reach" is established in the special figure fluctuation rendition, and "icon preview" in which "reach" is displayed is "reach". It acts as an effect that suggests that In addition, "Battle" as a type of icon is set so that it is selected only when developing to "Battle reach" in the special figure change production, and "Icon notice" in which "Battle" is displayed is " Acts as an indication to develop into a battle reach. In addition, “Final” as the type of icon is set so that it is selected only when developing to “Final battle reach” in the special feature variation production, “Icon notice” in which “Final” is displayed, It acts as an indication that suggests developing into the "final battle reach". The selection ratio indicated by the icon advance notice selection table shown in FIG. 34 can be changed as appropriate.

  FIGS. 35A to 35D are diagrams showing how "icon advance notice" is performed. In “normal change” or “N reach” in the special figure change production, as shown in FIG. 35A, “take-in notice” of update pattern A, update pattern D or update pattern F (in gauge frame image G300 When all the gauge images G302 occupy and the numerical image G301 is updated to "100%", "icon advance notice" is performed.

In the "icon preview", the gauge frame image G300, the numerical image G301 and the gauge image G302 displayed on the display unit 50a in the "capture preview" are erased, and "reach" is selected by the icon preview selection table. As shown in FIG. 35 (B),
As shown in FIG. 35C, when the reach icon image G303 in which the characters "reach" are drawn is displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a and "battle" is selected by the icon advance notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 35D, when the battle icon image G304 in which the characters "battle" are drawn is displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a and "final" is selected by the icon advance notice selection table. Then, the final icon image G305 in which the character "final" is drawn is displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a.

  Next, "Battle reach" and "final battle reach" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute "battle reach" in the special figure fluctuation presentation of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "battle jackpot fluctuation" and "battle lost fluctuation", and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "final battle It is possible to execute "final battle reach" in the special figure fluctuation directing of "big hit fluctuation", "final battle lost fluctuation". "Battle reach" and "final battle reach" suggest that a jackpot game may be played.

  FIGS. 36A to 36D are diagrams showing how "battle reach" and "final battle reach" are performed. In "Battle reach", as shown in FIG. 36A, a hero character image G200 and an enemy character image G201 are displayed on a battle reach background image G503 displayed on the display unit 50a, and the hero character and A video of battle with the enemy character is displayed. On the other hand, in “final battle reach”, as shown in FIG. 36B, on the background image G504 for final battle reach displayed on the display unit 50a, the main character image G200, the enemy character image G201, and the ally character image G202 is displayed, and a moving image in which the main character and the ally character battle against the enemy character is displayed. After that, when the result of the big hit judgment is “loss”, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the aspect (“here, 5 · 6 · 5”) in which the presentation symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss While the stop display is shown in the reach loss eye), when the result of the big hit judgment is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the aspect (here, here) that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit The stop display is displayed at the 5th, 5th, and 5th "Zoro eyes".

<Consideration of the First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, there is a probability that the "icon advance notice" in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the "capture notice" including the update at low speed, and the update at the low speed is not included. The relationship with the probability that the "icon advance notice" in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the "take-up advance notice" will be considered. While the update speed may be performed at a low speed in the "take-in advance notice" of the update pattern D or the update pattern F, the update speed may not be performed at a low speed in the "take-up advance notice" of the update pattern A . Then, when the "take-in notice" of the update pattern D or the update pattern F is performed, the "icon advance notice" in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed may be performed, but the reach icon The "icon preview" in which the image G303 is displayed is not performed. On the other hand, when "take-in notice" of the update pattern A is performed, "icon advance notice" in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed and also the reach icon image G303 is displayed in the "icon advance notice". May also be performed (see FIG. 30A). That is, the probability that the "icon advance notice" that the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed is performed after the "capture effect" including the update at low speed, and the update at the low speed is not included " It can be said that the probability that the “icon preview” in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the “capture notice” is performed is different from each other. In the first embodiment, the update at a lower speed than the probability of the “icon advance notice” in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the “capture advance notice” including the update at a low speed The probability that the “icon advance notice” in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the “capture advance notice” not included is lower.

  Next, the update speeds of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 will be considered. While the update speed may be performed at a low speed in the "take-in advance notice" of the update pattern D or the update pattern F, the update speed is performed only at the normal speed in the "take-up notice" of the update pattern A It never happens at speed. Then, when the "capture notice" of the update pattern D or the update pattern F is performed, the game is developed into either "battle reach" or "final battle reach". On the other hand, when the "capture notice" of the update pattern A is performed, if it is developed to either "battle reach" or "final battle reach", only when "reach" is established, "battle reach" is established. It may not develop into either "reach" or "final battle reach" (see FIG. 30A). That is, it can be said that the update speed including the low speed is an update speed which suggests that either "battle reach" or "final battle reach" is performed. In addition, since the data amount of the image displayed in "Battle reach" or "Final battle reach" is larger than the data amount of the image displayed in "reach" (see FIG. 29), the update speed including low speed is It can also be said that the update speed suggests that an effect with a large amount of data is performed. In the first embodiment, the low-speed update of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 makes it appear that an effect with a large amount of data is being downloaded.

  Next, update times of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 will be considered. While the update time is 5000 ms in the "take-up notice" of the update pattern A, the update time is 8000 ms in the "take-up notice" of the update pattern D. Is 11000 ms, and the update time of update pattern D and update pattern F “take notice” is longer than the update time of update pattern A “take advance notice”. Then, when the "capture notice" of the update pattern D or the update pattern F is performed, the game is developed into either "battle reach" or "final battle reach". On the other hand, when the "capture notice" of the update pattern A is performed, if it is developed to either "battle reach" or "final battle reach", only when "reach" is established, "battle reach" is established. It may not develop into either "reach" or "final battle reach" (see FIG. 30A). That is, it can be said that the long update time is an update time which suggests that either "Battle reach" or "Final battle reach" will be performed. In addition, since the production time of "Battle reach" or "Final battle reach" is longer than the production time of "reach" (see FIG. 28), the long-time update time is that production with a long production time is performed It can be said that this is a suggested update time. In the first embodiment, updating of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 in a long time makes it appear as if the effect having a long effect time is being downloaded.

<Effect of First Embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) Since the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 may be updated at a low speed in the "capture notice", the update speed of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 can be changed, which makes the game interesting It is possible to raise

(2) In the case of “preliminary notice”, the update speed of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 includes a low speed, and the update speed of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 does not include a low speed. Since the probability that the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 having a high hit probability is displayed is different, suggesting the display of the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 depending on the update speed of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) When the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 are updated to 100% in the "capture advance notice", the time when "reach" is established, the time when the game develops into "battle reach", and "final battle reach" Since there is time to develop, it is possible to suggest that the effect is developed by "capture notice", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) When "gauge image G302" and "numerical image G301" are updated up to 100% at update speed including low speed in "capture notice", it develops into "battle reach" or "final battle reach" with a large amount of effect data Therefore, by updating the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 at a low speed, it is possible to make it look as if an effect having a large amount of effect data is downloaded, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) In the case of "preliminary notice", when the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 are updated to a relatively long update time up to 100%, they will develop into "battle reach" or "final battle reach" with a long rendering time. By updating the gauge image G302 and the numeric image G301 at long update times, it is possible to make it appear as if effects having a long effect time are downloaded, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Modification of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modification may be combined appropriately. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted if they are not described as essential in the present specification.

  In the first embodiment, the "take-up notice" is executed based on the result of the big hit determination (special figure variation pattern determination), but the "take-up advance notification based on the result of the big hit symbol type determination "May be executed. For example, the “take-in notice” of the update pattern F may be executed only when the jackpot symbol that is in the high probability state after the jackpot gaming state is determined. In this case, it can be suggested that the high probability state will be reached by the "capture notice", and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Moreover, in the first embodiment, "icon advance notice" is executed based on the result of the big hit determination (special figure fluctuation pattern determination), but based on the result of the big hit symbol type determination, "icon advance notice" "May be executed. For example, the "icon advance notice" in which the final icon image G305 is displayed may be executed only when the jackpot symbol that is in the high probability state after the jackpot gaming state is determined. In this case, it can be suggested that the high probability state will be reached by the "icon advance notice", and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the update amount of “capture notification” is expressed by updating the size of the gauge image G302 and the numerical value of the numerical image G301 in the “capture notification”. The player need only recognize that the amount has changed, and is not limited to the size of the gauge image G302 or the numerical value of the numerical image G301.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the update of the “capture notification” is suggested by enlarging the size of the gauge image G302 in the “capture notification”. However, the size of the gauge image G302 May be suggested to update "capture notice". In addition, although the update of the "capture notice" is suggested by the increase of the value of the numerical image G301, the update of the "capture notice" is suggested by the decrease of the value of the numerical image G301. It may be done.

  Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types of update speeds, the normal speed and the low speed, as update speeds of the gauge image G302 and the numerical image G301 in the "capture advance notice", but the update speeds are different from each other. There may be three or more update speeds.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the speed at which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed is slower than the probability that the “icon advance notice” is performed after the “take-up advance notice” including the update at a low speed. The probability that "icon advance notice" in which battle icon image G304 or final icon image G305 is displayed after "take-up advance notice" that does not include update of is made to be lower is, but update at low speed After the "capture notice" that does not include updating at a lower speed than the probability that the "icon preview" in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed after the "capture notice" that includes The probability that the “icon advance notice” in which the battle icon image G304 or the final icon image G305 is displayed may be made higher

  Also, in the first embodiment, “take-in notice” and “icon advance notice” are performed based on the special figure 1 change pattern, but in the special figure 2 change pattern, start winning command, opening command, etc. You may be made to be performed based on.

  Further, in the first embodiment, in the "low probability low base gaming state", "take-in preview" and "icon preview" are performed, but in the "high probability high base gaming state" and the big hit gaming state It may be performed.

  Further, in the basic embodiment, variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special view variable display, but instead of being configured with three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 It may be configured with two or three symbols other than three. For example, two symbols divided by the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. In addition, one symbol may be provided common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, display may be performed by the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub control board 120 may perform the control. Further, in the area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided. In this case, control of the LED device may be performed on the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the basic embodiment, the special view 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special view 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. In addition, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the reserve storage unit.

  In the basic embodiment, the variable display of Special Figure 1 and the variable display of Special Figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of Special Figure 1 and the variable display of Special Figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as follows.

  Further, 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 effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates as in the case of performing, it may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control substrate 140 may be included in the one substrate or may be provided separately from the one substrate.

  Also, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball and ball gaming machines such as arrange ball machines and ball and ball games.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Form for Carrying Out the Invention]. 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 the means constituting each invention are not limited to the above-mentioned appendices. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of being brought to a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
And an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an update effect (capture notification) capable of updating a predetermined amount (the size of the gauge image G302, the numerical value of the numeric image G301) to a specific amount (100%) at a predetermined update speed,
When the predetermined amount has been updated to the specific amount in the update effect, a suggestion effect (icon advance notice) may be executed to suggest the possibility of becoming the special game state,
The update rate includes an update rate including a specific update rate (low rate),
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
In the update effect, a first update effect (update pattern D, update pattern F) for updating the predetermined amount to the specific amount at the update speed including the specific update speed, and the specific amount is specified There is a second update effect (update pattern A) of updating up to the specified amount at an update speed not including the update speed of
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention A2,
The indication effect includes a specific indication effect (battle icon image G304, final icon image G305) indicating that the special game state is highly likely to occur.
The probability that the specific suggestion effect is performed is different between when the first update effect is performed and when the second update effect is performed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of being brought to a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
And an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an update effect (capture notification) capable of updating a predetermined amount (the size of the gauge image G302, the numerical value of the numeric image G301) to a specific amount (100%) at a predetermined update speed,
When the predetermined amount is updated to the specific amount in the update effect, special effects (reach, battle reach, final battle reach) may be executed to indicate that the special gaming state may be reached.
The special effects include a plurality of types of special effects having different amounts of effect data.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
The update speed does not include an update speed including a specific update speed (low speed) indicating execution of a specific special effect (battle reach, final battle reach) having a large amount of effect data, and the specific update speed There is an update speed (normal speed),
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
It is a game machine concerning invention B2,
The particular update rate is slower than the normal update rate,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of being brought to a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
And an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an update effect (capture notice) capable of updating a predetermined amount (the size of the gauge image G302, the numerical value of the numerical image G301) to a specific amount (100%) in a predetermined update time,
When the predetermined amount is updated to the specific amount in the update effect, special effects (reach, battle reach, final battle reach) may be executed to indicate that the special gaming state may be reached.
The special effects include a plurality of types of special effects having different effect times.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention C1,
In the update time, a specific update time (11000 ms) indicating execution of a specific special effect (battle reach, final battle reach) having a long production time, and a non-specific update time different from the specific update time ( There are 5000ms and 8000ms),
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention C2,
The update speed when the predetermined amount is updated to the specific amount at the specific update time is slower than the update speed when the predetermined amount is updated to the specific amount at the non-specific update time ,
It is characterized by

PY1: Pachinko gaming machine 1 ... gaming board 50 ... image display device 50a ... display unit 101 ... microcomputer for game control 121 ... microcomputer for presentation control G300 ... gauge frame image G301 ... numerical image G302 ... gauge image G303 ... reach icon image G304 ... Battle icon image G305 ... final icon image

Claims (3)

Game control means capable of being put into a special game state advantageous to the player;
Providing an execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an update effect capable of updating a predetermined amount to a specific amount at a predetermined update rate,
When the predetermined amount has been updated to the specific amount in the update effect, a suggestion effect may be executed that suggests the possibility of being in the special game state,
The update rate includes an update rate including a specific update rate,
A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The update effect includes a first update effect of updating the predetermined amount to the specific amount at the update speed including the specific update speed, and the update amount at the update speed not including the specific update speed There is a second updating effect of updating up to the specified amount,
A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein
The suggestion effect has a specific suggestion effect that suggests that the special gaming state is likely to be high,
The probability that the specific suggestion effect is performed is different between when the first update effect is performed and when the second update effect is performed,
A game machine characterized by