JP2019118417A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A progressive performance in which progress can be executed gradually can be executed before a first special performance to be executed in a split manner and a second special performance that suggests the big winning expectation is higher than that in the first special performance. The first special performance can be executed when the number of steps reaches a predetermined number in the progressive performance, and the second special performance can be executed when the number of steps exceeds a predetermined number in the progressive performance. The performance mode at the time of increase of the number of steps in the progressive performance includes at least a normal mode and a special mode suggesting the possibility of exceeding a predetermined number is higher than that in the normal mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to execute various effects when a game is being executed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the variable display of the special symbol is being performed, an energy increase effect capable of gradually increasing the energy may be performed.

  Then, when the energy reaches the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, a jackpot game relatively advantageous to the player is executed. On the other hand, when the energy does not reach the gauge maximum value due to the energy increase effect, a jackpot game relatively against the player is executed.

Patent No. 6143143

  However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the amusement of the gaming machine capable of executing effects that can be advanced gradually.

  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 amusement of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can be put into a special gaming state advantageous to the player by variably displaying identification information and stopping display with specific identification information.
Equipped with means for performing presentation,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests that the special game state may be executed,
Before the special rendition, it is possible to execute a progress rendition that can be advanced step by step,
The special effects include a plurality of types including a first special effect and a second special effect that suggests that the special gaming state is more likely than the first special effect.
The first special effect can be executed when the predetermined number of steps has been reached in the progress effect,
The second special effect can be performed when the predetermined number of stages is exceeded in the progress effect,
The presentation aspect of the progression presentation includes at least a first presentation aspect and a second presentation aspect that suggests that the possibility of exceeding the predetermined number of stages is higher than that of the first presentation aspect. .

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

It is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine concerning a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view explaining the waiting state of the movable board body, (B) is a front view explaining the moved state of the movable board body, and (C) is a front view explaining the rotated state of the movable board member. It is a front view of indicators. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of a game control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of a presentation control board. (A) is a table showing common drawing related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special drawing related determination information. (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 first jackpot determination table, (B) is a second jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a 1st pre-reading judgment table. It is a 2nd pre-reading judging table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a demonstration moving image, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, (C) is an example of a third normal background image It is a figure, (D) is a figure showing an example of the background image for probability change, (E) is a figure showing an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a figure which shows an example of big hit opening production, (B) is a figure which shows an example of round production, (C) is a figure which shows an example of big hit ending production. It is a figure showing an example of a special figure change production of a loss without reach. It is a figure showing an example after reaching special figure change production start until it becomes reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of holding production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a pending change notice. It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flow chart of game control side timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol decision processing. It is a flowchart of production control main processing. It is a figure showing an effect flow. (A) is an SP reach type determination table, and (B) is a development effect type determination table. It is a figure showing each normal panel. It is a figure showing each special panel. It is a final panel determination table. (A) to (E) are diagrams schematically showing a promotion scenario, and (F) is a diagram showing a promotion scenario determination table. (A) is a figure showing a promotion judgment table, and (B) is a figure showing a promotion production mode judgment table. It is a figure showing an example of chance presentation. It is a figure showing an example of the introductory part of challenge production. It is a figure showing an example of the promotion production of challenge production. It is a figure showing an example of the promotion production of challenge production. It is a figure showing an example of a challenge production case. It is a figure showing an example of a mode that it develops from a challenge production to a development production. It is a figure showing an example of the introductory part of development presentation. It is a figure showing an example of the promotion production of challenge production. It is a figure showing an example of the promotion production of challenge production. It is a figure showing an example of a mode which develops from Victory production to Victory production. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. FIG. 60 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a continuation of FIG. 59.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention on which the characterizing portion of the gaming machine of the present invention is premised 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 following, in order to simplify the description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. for the symbols or marks will be omitted or abbreviated by marking symbols or marks referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described using FIGS. 1 to 3. 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. ,explain.

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

  The outer shapes of the outer frame 21, the inner frame, and the front door 23 in a front view are substantially the same. The inner frame 22 is attached to the front of the outer frame 21.

  The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23m having a large opening in the form of a substantially vertical rectangular shape in the approximate center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 and the transparent plate 23t included in the game board unit YU face each other. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. 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 may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed through the transparent plate 23t 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) is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the gaming ball to fire the gaming ball. Thus, the gaming ball is fired at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

  At the lower part of the front face of the front frame 23m, an upper plate 34 projecting largely forward and a lower plate 35 disposed immediately below the upper plate 34 are provided. At the front center of the upper tray 34, a normal effect button 40k which can be pressed downward is provided. The operation portion of the normal effect button 40k is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper tray 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing gaming balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed so as to avoid the normal effect button device 40. Further, on the upper surface of the lower plate 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing a surplus gaming ball which can not be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A is provided.

  Furthermore, on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the transparent plate 23t on the front surface of the front frame 23m, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 are provided. On the bottom of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a speaker 52R disposed on the right side are directed downward and predetermined in the left-right direction It is installed side by side at a distance. Further, a special effect button 41k which can be pressed downward is provided below the right side decorative body 32. The operation portion of the special effect button 41k is formed in a bar shape. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right side decoration 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left side decoration 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34.

  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 game board unit YU will be described using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board production unit EU attached to the back 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.

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

  An area surrounded by the center decoration 61, the outer rails 62, the inner rails 63 and the like on the front surface of the game board 1 forms a game area 6. That is, the front face of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and the other area by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. Further, an area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launch area 7 through which the launched game ball can pass to the game area 6.

  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 balls enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 into the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the large winning opening 14, etc. Constitute a route that leads to

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

  Further, immediately below the center of the center decoration 61 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D is provided. In the first start winning device 11D, the first start port 11 is formed so that the game ball can enter. The first start winning device 11D has a non-operational structure which does not operate. Therefore, the first start hole 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. When the gaming balls enter the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. The game ball entered in the first start hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  From the left side to the lower end of the center decorative body 61, there is formed a warp portion 61w for passing the gaming ball inside. The entrance to the warp portion 61 w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. The game ball entering the warp unit 61w passes through the inside of the warp unit 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61S on which game balls can be rolled is provided on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decoration 61 near the exit of the warp portion 61w. At the tip of the stage 61S, a lower guiding portion 61y for guiding the gaming ball downward is provided. The first starting port 11 is provided immediately below the lower guiding portion 61y.

  A second start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided immediately below the first start opening 11 in the game area 6. The electric chute 12D is formed with a second starting opening 12 which can be changed into a closed mode in which the game ball can not enter and an open mode in which the ball can enter. The 2nd starting opening 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by electric Chu opening-and-closing member 12k which electric Chu 12D comprises. That is, the second start port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chewing opening and closing member 12k.

  The electric chute opening and closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member in a front view, and normally closes the second starting opening 12. The electric chewing opening and closing member 12k can project forward from the retracted state in which the front end face is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k vertically protrudes into the game area 6, and the second starting opening 12 opens so as to be able to enter the ball. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k is received by the game ball, and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting opening 12. As described above, it is possible to enter the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball only when the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the gaming balls enter the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. The game ball entered in the second start opening 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  Further, the gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of gaming balls. Even if the gaming ball passes the gate 13, the winning balls are not paid out. The game ball having passed the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

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

  The AT opening / closing member 14 k is a movable member formed of a flat plate having a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and generally closes the winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees about its rotation axis so that the upper end falls forward. When the AT opening and closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening and closing member 14k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 opens so as to be able to enter the ball. As described above, the player can enter the large winning opening 14 of the gaming ball only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as winning balls. In addition, the game ball entered in the special winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface is formed diagonally to the left and a guide route 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is the game area 6 (the front of the game board 1) It is provided to project from the front. The gaming ball rolling on the upper surface of the guiding path 64 can flow downward toward the second starting opening 12, but basically can not enter the first starting opening 11.

  In addition, entering the ball of the game ball to the 1st starting opening 11, the 2nd starting opening 12, the big winning a prize opening 14, and the general winning a prize opening 10, passing the gate 13 of the gaming ball together, the 1st starting opening 11, Collectively referred to as "winning" for the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side and a right game area 6B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The operation mode of the handle 72k that causes the game balls to fire so that the game balls flow down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left strike". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that causes the game balls to fire so that the game balls flow down the right game area 6B is referred to as "right-handed". In the game area 6, a channel through which the gaming ball can flow when firing the gaming ball by hitting left is referred to as a first flow passage R1, and when the gaming ball is fired by striking the right, the gaming ball can flow down The second flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also configured with a large number of playing nails and the like (not shown).

  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 starting opening 12, a gate 13, and a big winning opening 14 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim for winning in the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, or the special winning opening 14 by firing the gaming ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing.

  In the substantially lower part of the game area 6, two out-ports 19 are provided for discharging the game ball, which has been driven into the game area 6, but did not win in any winning opening, to the outside of the game area 6. There is. In addition, it is possible to appropriately set the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening.

  Next, the board production unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described. The board rendering unit EU is a unitized unit of a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering. An image display device 50 and a panel movable device 55 are attached to the panel rendering unit EU.

  The image display device 50 is configured of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

  The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The plate movable body 55k has a horizontally long plate-like lifting member 55k2 kept horizontal and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center in the left-right direction of the lifting member 55k2. The movable board 55k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state in which the movable board 55k is disposed at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end portion of the movable board 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is positioned slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. Therefore, only a part of the lower end portion of the rotation member 55k1 is disposed so as to be visible to the player (see FIG. 3A). Then, the movable board 55k can be entirely lowered from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3B). The predetermined operating position is a position where the movable plate 55k is in the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be appropriately set, and even in the front view, the movable board 55k may be positioned above the approximate center of the opening 1A or may be positioned downward. Good.

  Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate about the rotation axis provided at the center (see FIG. 3C). The rotational movement of the rotary member 55k1 can be performed when the movable plate 55k moves from the standby position to the actuating position, is held in the actuating position, and moves from the actuating position to the standby position.

  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.

  Next, the indicators 8 which are disposed on the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front of the game board 1 and to the right (a part other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") A special drawing 2 display 81b for variably displaying and a common drawing indicator 82 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common drawing") are included. The displays also include a special view 1 reserve display 83a for displaying the special view 1 reserve number described later and a special view 2 reserve display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reserve number described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed triggered by the winning of the first starting hole 11 of the gaming ball. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed triggered by the winning of the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are generically called "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are generically called "special figure lottery". Also, the special view 1 display 81a and the special view 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as "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 “special figure reserve display 83”.

  The variable display of the special drawing reports the result of the special drawing lottery. In the variable display of the special view, the special view changes and is displayed after being displayed in a variable manner. The special view (stop special view) stopped and displayed is identification information representing the result of the special view lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special view is a predetermined specific special view, a jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

  Each of the special view 1 indicator 81 a and the special view 2 indicator 81 b is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting modes of the special view 1 display 81a and the special view 2 display 81b represent a special view according to the result of the special view lottery, that is, a result of the special view lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, it will finally be 1, 2, 5, 6 th from the left as “□□ ■■ □□□ ■” (□: on, ■: off) A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the LED at the rightmost lights up as "■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■" and so on. This lighting mode is a lost design and represents a loss. 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 made over a predetermined change time before the special view is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special view is, for example, an aspect in which each LED is lighted so that light repeatedly flows from the left to the right. In addition, the aspect of a fluctuation | variation display 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.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even if the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, the special drawing lottery and the special drawing variable display may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where there is a winning on the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball during the execution of the variable display of the special view or the execution of the big hit game. In this case, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, the right to execute the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing based on the winning is reserved. This reserved right is referred to as "specially reserved".

  In the special drawing reserve, the special drawing 1 drawing reserved based on the winning of the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 1 holding representing the right to execute the variable display of the special drawing 1 and the second starting opening There are a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning to 12 and "special figure 2 reserve" indicating the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special view 1 suspension display 83 a displays the number of special view 1 suspension, that is, the number of right to execute the special diagram 1 lottery and the variable display of the special diagram 1 reserved. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reserve display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reserves, that is, the number of right to execute the special figure 2 lottery reserved and the special view 2 variable display.

  Each of the special view 1 reserve display 83a and the special view 2 reserve indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and the special view 1 reserve and the special view 2 reserve number of the special figure 1 reserve is achieved by lighting the LEDs. Figure 1 Hold and Special Figure 2 Display the number of holds. In the following, the special figure 1 suspension number is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the special figure 2 reservation number is referred to as "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". Also, the "special figure 1 pending number" and the "special figure 2 pending number" are collectively referred to as "the special figure pending number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reserve indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reserve indicator 83b" are generically called "special figure reserve indicator 83".

  In addition, the variable display of the common drawing is executed when the common drawing lottery is performed triggered by the passage of the gate 13 of the gaming ball. And the variable display of the common drawing reports the result of the common drawing lottery. In the variable display of the common drawing, it is displayed stopped after the common drawing changes. The stop-displayed common drawing (stop-general drawing) is identification information representing the result of the common drawing lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. If the stop-displayed common drawing is a predetermined specific common drawing, an auxiliary game with the opening of the second starting opening 12 is performed.

  The common indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the common drawing indicator 82 indicates a common drawing according to the result of the common drawing lottery, that is, the result of the common drawing lottery. When the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, finally, both LEDs light up as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). This lighting mode is a hit symbol and represents a hit. Further, when the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss, finally, only the right LED is lighted as "■ □". This lighting mode is a lost design and represents a loss. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a common drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably. For example, you may employ | adopt the aspect which makes all the LED light-extinguish as a lost design.

  In addition, before the common drawing is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the common drawing is performed over a predetermined change time. In the first embodiment, the aspect of the variable display of the common drawing is the aspect in which both LEDs light alternately. In addition, the aspect of the fluctuation 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. .

2. Electrical Configuration of the Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described based on FIGS. 5 to 6. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 that performs control (progress of a game) related to a game capable of obtaining a game profit, and a production control board 120 that performs control related to effects by the game control board 100 according to the progress of the game And, it has a payout control board 170 and the like which perform control regarding the payout of the game ball and the like. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170 and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

  In addition, the game which can acquire the game profit which becomes the control object of game control board 100, the special figure lottery, the variable indication of the special figure, the big hit game, the setting of the game state which it mentions later , Auxiliary games, etc. are included. In addition, for the effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120, game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, hold effects, big hit game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, operations of the normal effect button 40k and the special effect button 41k are effective. An operation promotion effect that urges an operation in a period (operation effective period) is included.

  In addition, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls an effect, together with an image control board 140, an audio control circuit 161, and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later. The effect control unit at least includes the effect control board 120, and uses a effect device (such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the movable plate 55k) to play game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion. It should be possible to control the effects and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY 1 further includes a power supply substrate 190. The power supply substrate 190 supplies power to the game control substrate 100, the effect control substrate 120, and the payout control substrate 170, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these substrates. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply substrate 190. Power ON / OFF is switched by ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game 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. A 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 A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a game control main process, a game control timer interrupt process, and the like described later. The game ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type judgment table, a reach judgment table, a special view fluctuation pattern judgment table, a prefetch judgment table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a collision judgment table, and an assistance to be described later. A game control table etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

  Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special view reserve storage unit 105. Here, the special view holding storage unit 105 will be described. As mentioned above, if there is a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball, the special figure reservation can be generated, but the special drawing reservation is possible, that is, the special drawing reservation number is When the upper limit value is not reached, determination information including various random numbers for performing special drawing lottery and the like is acquired based on the winning. Then, the determination information is temporarily stored in the special view reserve storage unit 105 as the special view reserve. In the following, the determination information obtained by winning in the first starting opening 11 of the gaming ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is obtained by winning in the second starting opening 12 of the gaming ball. Determination information is referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". In addition, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

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

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

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

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

  Further, the various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include a power chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chewing solenoid 12s drives the electric chewing open / close member 12k of the electric chewing 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT open / close member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

  In addition, the kind and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be suitably changed in the range which does not affect a game. In addition, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not affect the game.

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

  In addition, the game 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. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the launcher 72 is connected. In addition, the card unit CU is a device installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to enable ball lending based on information such as a prepaid card inserted.

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

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

  Furthermore, a knob 72b of a firing volume capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The launcher 72 drives the launch motor 72m 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 72b. 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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling effects as the game control board 100 progresses, a effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123 The effect CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

  In addition, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached. Further, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command hold storage unit 125 for storing a start winning command.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 displays the image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Perform 50 display controls. In addition, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 can both be a signal transmission from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and a signal transmission from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120 Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 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 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145 or the like. A random access memory (Random Access Memory) 146 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data (still image data or moving image data, specifically a character, an item, a symbol, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (display effect) for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 Image data such as a pattern) and a background image are 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 game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. Output

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. Note that the 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.

  In addition, various sensors serving as an input unit and various actuators serving as a driving source are connected to the effect control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120. Further, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

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

  Note that the types and the number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed. In addition, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not affect the game.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive substrate 162 based on a command received from the game control substrate 100 and the like. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining on / off and light emission color, lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and generates the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that the CPU may be mounted using the sub drive substrate 162 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like and operation control of the movable plate 55k. 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.

3. Next, the main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

3-1. Games related to popular figures First, the games related to popular figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute 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 common drawing related determination information when the common drawing fluctuation start condition is established, in performing such a series of games (normal drawing lottery, variable display of common drawing, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 7A, the common drawing related determination information to be acquired includes a normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Clash Determination Clash determination is a determination to determine whether a clash is made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a clash determination table as shown in FIG. 8A, for example. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the collision determination table includes a collision determination table (non-time reduction collision determination table) used in the non-short time state and a collision determination table (time reduction collision determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value (normal symbol random number determination 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. 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. The winning probability of winning can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. The common drawing fluctuation pattern determination and the common drawing variable display The common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment is a judgment for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern, for example, using the common drawing fluctuation pattern judgment table as shown in FIG. 8 (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 (non-short time state / short time state). That is, in the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table, a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short time common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time-short state There is a 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 saving state and the time saving 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. As 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. In addition, it is possible to change suitably about these common drawing fluctuation time.

  Then, variable display of the common drawing fluctuation time corresponding to the common drawing fluctuation pattern determined by the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the common drawing display 82. 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 elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements), that is, the various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening are included. And each of these elements can be associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game, for example, using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 8C based on the gaming state (non-time-shorting state / time-shorting state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each of the auxiliary game control tables. The factors such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the 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-time-shortened state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first open time in which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, the game ball is awarded to the electric chew 12D longer than the first opening time such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds across the 1.0 second interval (closing). The electric chow 12D is opened for a second opening time that is easy to cause.

  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." On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in the auxiliary game, for example, open a plurality of times in one auxiliary game, such as opening again after an interval once closed and then closed once It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Next, the game related to the special drawing will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 1 lottery when the fired game ball wins the first starting 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 displayed in a stop. 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. In addition, when the lost design 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 can execute the 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. Furthermore, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is ended.

  In addition, in the following, the game ball winning in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the game ball winning in the second starting aperture 12 is satisfied of the second starting 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".

  Pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special drawing related judgment information by establishment of starting condition in order to perform such a series of games (special drawing lottery, variable display of special drawing, big hit game, and setting of gaming state) And various determinations are made on the special map related determination information. As shown in FIG. 7 (B), there are special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern variation pattern random numbers in the special figure related determination information to be acquired. The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination performed using the special figure related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot judgment Jackpot judgment is, for example, using a jackpot judgment table as shown in FIG. 9 (A) or FIG. 9 (B), whether it is jackpot or not (whether jackpot game is executed or not), in other words jackpot or It is to decide any of the loss. The jackpot determination table is used in a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as a "first jackpot determination table") used in jackpot determination based on a winning to the first starting opening 11 and in a jackpot determination based on winning in the second starting opening 12 There is a jackpot determination table (hereinafter, referred to as “second jackpot determination table”). Then, each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the type of starting opening further includes a jackpot judgment table (first jackpot judgment table for normal probability, second jackpot judgment table for normal probability) used in the normal probability state, and a high probability There are a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for high probability, second jackpot determination table for high probability) used in the state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the variable display of the special view 1 is executed when winning in the first start opening 11, and the variable display of the special view 2 is executed when winning in the second start opening 12. Therefore, it can be said that the first jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for Special Figure 1 and the second jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for Special Figure 2.

  In each first jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, the judgment value (special symbol random number judgment value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot which is the result of the jackpot judgment and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the first jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set more for the high probability first jackpot determination table than for the normal probability first jackpot determination table.

  Further, in each second jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, the judgment value (special symbol random number judgment value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot which is the result of the jackpot judgment and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the second jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9 (B), the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set more for the high probability second jackpot determination table than for the normal probability second jackpot determination table.

  In addition, it is possible to change suitably about how to allocate the special symbol random number determination value with respect to the determination result of the jackpot probability and the various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Big hit symbol type determination If the result of the big hit decision is a big hit, for example, the big hit symbol type determination (big hit symbol type) is determined using the big hit symbol type judgment table as shown in FIG. 9C. It is to be. The jackpot symbol type can be associated with a jackpot component (content advantageous to the player) composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game bonus given to the player and the like.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the winnings caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) It is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment table (first jackpot symbol type judgment table) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of the special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are several types of jackpot designs that can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value (jackpot symbol type random number judgment value) for jackpot symbol type random number is distributed to jackpot symbol types that are results of jackpot symbol type determination. 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. And, in the first big hit symbol type judgment table and the second big hit symbol type judgment table, the big hit symbol type random number judgment value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols.

  The big hit symbol of the special figure 1 and the big hit symbol of the special figure 2 can be set appropriately, but for example, the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 like the big hit symbol type judgment table shown in FIG. 9 (C) As the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C three types of jackpot symbols are provided, as jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, jackpot symbol D, jackpot symbol E, and jackpot symbol F three types of jackpot symbols It can be provided. Then, as in the big hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9C, 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 determination value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols ing. In addition, about the distribution ratio of jackpot symbol type, it is possible to change suitably. In addition, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

  The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). That is, in the reach determination table, there are a reach determination table (non-short time reach determination table) used when the non-time-short state is present and a reach determination table (time-short reach determination table) used when the time short state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is distributed to the reach determination results “reach (generate reach)” and “no reach (do not generate reach)”. There is. 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. 9D, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "reach (reach is generated)" may be different between the non-time-shortening reach determination table and the time-shortening reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of reach determination performed on the premise that the result of the big hit determination is "loss" "reach with (to generate reach)" is referred to as "reach with a loss", "no reach ( There is also a case that "no reach is lost".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment / special figure variable display Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, in the case of the result of the big hit judgment is either a big hit or a loss, for example, the fluctuation pattern judgment table of the special symbol as shown in Figure 10-Figure 11 This is to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure by using (special figure variation pattern determination table).

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

  And each special figure fluctuation pattern decision table, it is possible to be related to game state (non time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time minor special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and the special figure 1 used in the time-short state There is a 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 There is a 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 (non-short time state / short time state) can be further associated with the big hit determination result, the big hit type determination result, and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-short time and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time short have the one for the big hit symbol A, the big hit symbol B and C, the reach presence loss, and the no reach loss, respectively. . Similarly, for the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for non-short time and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for time short, for big hit symbol D, big hit symbol E, F, reach presence loss, and no reach loss is there.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach-less loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 reservation number. 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. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss. Similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach-less loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 2 holding number. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach-less loss used and the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss used in

  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. And, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. Ru.

  In addition, it is possible to associate each special figure fluctuation pattern with a special figure fluctuation presentation flow as shown in the third column from the right in the table of FIGS. Here, representative effects that constitute an effect flow of the special image fluctuation effect associated with the special image fluctuation pattern will be described.

  The effects that make up the special pattern variation production flow are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), challenge production, development production, long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), Victory production, battle production, There is.

  As for normal fluctuation, it is suggested that the production design which had been stopped and started to fluctuate, and the variable display of the special figure was started with the variable display of high speed to the extent that each one constituting each production design was difficult to recognize It is an effect that And special figure fluctuation production (the part from the fluctuation start of fluctuation of production design to fluctuation stop) which relates to no reach losing fluctuation, and the part until reach in the special figure fluctuation production where reach occurs is established fluctuation May be composed of

  N reach is normally maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the rendering design that constitutes the reach has temporarily stopped, for example, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation. The effect pattern is decelerating, and it is an effect that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is usually higher than fluctuation, and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, the remaining 1 production design which fluctuates with that low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a different production pattern from that of the reach pattern. When special figure fluctuation production is not finished with N reach, the remaining one production design fluctuates at high speed again, develops from N reach to L reach or SP reach (switch) while the reach is maintained.

  The challenge production is a production that can be performed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the N reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach. Even in the challenge effect, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time the effect pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, the predetermined position (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 described later) does not interfere with the background image than in the N reach. In the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moving to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image of the challenge effect is switched to (a video dedicated to the challenge effect flows). After the challenge effect, the game is developed into a development effect or a Victory effect to be described later, or a stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a loss is performed, and the special figure fluctuation effect ends. That is, in the challenge direction, the process branches to the development direction, the Victory direction, or the loss determination direction. In addition, the thing of the challenge production which branches to a loss fixed production, ie, the challenge production which the said special figure change production performs by a challenge production, is also called "challenge production Gase".

  The development presentation is a presentation that can be performed after the challenge presentation, and is performed for a longer time than the challenge presentation, suggesting that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than the challenge presentation. Even in the development effect, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time the effect design that constitutes the reach is reduced, the predetermined position (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 described later) does not interfere with the background image than in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moving to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image of the development effect is switched to (a video dedicated to the development effect flows). After the development effect, an SP reach described later is always performed. That is, the developmental instruction suggests the execution of SP reach.

  The L reach is a feasible presentation after the N reach, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, suggesting that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time the effect design that constitutes the reach is reduced, the predetermined position (for example, the left effect design EZ1 described later does not interfere with the background image than in the N reach). At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moving to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image for L reach is switched (image for L reach flows). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect contents of L reach, a scene in which the main character performs special training in order to acquire a special move is displayed (a video to be trained flows in the display unit 50a).

  The SP reach is a feasible action after the N reach or after the development effect, and is performed for a longer time than the L reach, suggesting that the jackpot expectation is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time the effect design that constitutes the reach is reduced, the predetermined position (for example, the left effect design EZ1 described later does not interfere with the background image than in the N reach). At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moving to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image for SP reach is switched to (a video for SP reach flows). In addition, SP reach is performed for a longer time than L reach. In the SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, a scene in which the A team to which the main character belongs and the B team to which the rival of the main character belongs is displayed as the effect contents of the SP reach (a video to be played flows on the display unit 50a).

  Victory production is a production that can be performed after the challenge production, and is performed for a longer time than L reach, and suggests a jackpot expectation. In other words, Victory production can only be performed when the jackpot. Even in the Victory effect, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time the effect pattern constituting the reach is reduced, the predetermined position (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 described later) does not interfere with the background image than in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moving to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image is switched to a dedicated Victory effect (a video dedicated to the Victory effect flows).

  The battle effect is an effect that can be performed after reaching in the time saving state, and is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in the battle effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect pattern EZ3 is the display unit 50a In the state of moving to the upper right of), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle rendering (a video dedicated to battle rendering flows). In the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, a scene in which the A team to which the main character belongs and the B team to which the rival of the main character belongs is displayed as the effect contents of the SP reach (a video to be played flows on the display unit 50a).

  The N reach, the challenge direction, the development direction, the L reach, the SP reach, the Victory direction, and the battle state “reach maintained” includes the N reach, the development direction, the N reach, the challenge direction, and the development direction. In addition to the state in which the display symbols constituting the reach in the L reach, the SP reach, the Victory effect, and the battle effect are visible on the display unit 50a, for example, the reach is displayed for a predetermined period in relation to a dedicated background image. It is also assumed that the effect pattern to be configured includes a state in which it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize from the display unit 50a. In addition, the contents of normal fluctuation, N reach, challenge effect, development effect, L reach, SP reach, Victory effect, and battle effect can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the effects that make up the special figure fluctuation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

  Also, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 10 to 11, with regard to the special figure fluctuation pattern, attach a name in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and special contents of the special figure fluctuation effect. There is. Then, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the jackpot may be collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss fluctuation".

  Furthermore, regardless of the jackpot judgment result, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed is "SP reach fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation with N reach The special pattern variation pattern that the production ends may be generically referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the change in loss with reach is referred to as "reach with change in reach", and the change in loss without reach may be collectively referred to as "normal change in change". Furthermore, regardless of the jackpot judgment result, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which the development effect and the SP reach are performed is "developed SP reach fluctuation", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which the SP effect is performed but the development effect is not performed. Is also referred to as “development no SP reach fluctuation”. Further, regardless of the jackpot determination result, the special pattern change pattern in which the challenge effect is performed is also referred to as "challenge effect change". Furthermore, the jackpot fluctuation at which Victory production is executed is also referred to as "special jackpot fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Before the jackpot determination is performed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using, for example, a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 based on the acquired special drawing related determination information. The look-ahead judgment table indicates the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning combination, in other words, the type of special view variably displayed by the starting winning combination (special figure 1 / special drawing It is possible to relate to 2). That is, in the pre-read determination table, the first pre-read determination table (FIG. 12) in the case where the variable display of the special view 1 is won and the second start opening 12 is paid There is a second pre-reading determination table (FIG. 13) when the variable display of 2 is performed. The prefetch determination performed based on the first prefetch determination table is also referred to as “first prefetch determination”, and the prefetch determination performed based on the second prefetch determination table is also referred to as “second prefetch determination”.

  The prefetch determination table can also be associated with the gaming state (normal gaming state / high probability high base gaming state / low probability high base gaming state) described later. That is, in the prefetch determination table, a prefetch determination table (normal gaming state prefetch determination table) used in the normal gaming state and a prefetch determination table (high probability high base gaming) used in the high probability high base gaming state There are a state prefetching determination table) and a prefetching determination table (low probability high base gaming state prefetching determination table) used in the low probability high base gaming state.

  That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the first pre-reading determination table used in the normal gaming state, the first pre-reading determination table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and the low probability high base gaming state The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and the low probability high base gaming state And a second pre-read determination table used for

  In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern which concerns on the variable display of the special figure performed by the said starting winning combination is pinpointed by the prefetch determination using the prefetch determination table shown to FIGS. 12-13. That is, before the variable display of the special drawing based on the winning is performed, the special drawing fluctuation pattern according to the variable display of the special drawing is specified as the prefetch determination result. Then, the pre-read determination result including information on the special map fluctuation pattern is associated with the start winning command. Note that what information is specified as the pre-reading determination result can be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special view fluctuation pattern determination, the special view variable display of the special view display 81 is performed. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game

  The jackpot game is a round game with multiple round games with opening and closing of the big winning opening 14 and an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game Ending from the end of the jackpot to the end of the jackpot game (also denoted as ED) and. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending.

  In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, in the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game may be referred to as "one round (1R)" and the tenth round game may be referred to as "10 round (10R)".

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

  The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) constituting the jackpot game. In the jackpot game components, the number of round games, the number of opening of the large winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the large winning opening where each opening is performed, the time to close until the next opening It includes (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using, for example, a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 (A). That is, it is possible to set the type of jackpot game as shown in FIG. 14 (A) and the jackpot game components for each jackpot game. Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 14 (A) will be described.

  In the jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as “first jackpot game”) associated with the jackpot symbol A, eight round games are played. And, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per one round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the large winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from when the first jackpot game is started until the first round game is started. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closing state of the big winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as "second jackpot game") associated with the jackpot symbols B and C, five round games are played. And, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per one round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the large winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from when the first jackpot game is started until the first round game is started. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closing state of the big winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as “third jackpot game”) associated with the jackpot symbol D, 16 round games are played. And, in each round game from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per one round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the large winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from when the first jackpot game is started until the first round game is started. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closing state of the big winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as "fourth jackpot game") associated with the jackpot symbols E and F, five round games are played. And, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per one round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the large winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from when the first jackpot game is started until the first round game is started. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closing state of the big winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

  In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 has elapsed, The winning opening 14 is closed to end the round game. Also, the type and specific contents of the jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate.

  Furthermore, which type of jackpot game is to be executed may be determined by, for example, the type of jackpot symbol. Further, for example, a device capable of distributing to two winning openings in the game area 6 is provided, and when winning in one winning opening, only a big hit game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while winning in the other winning opening Either a jackpot game consisting of more than a predetermined number of round games or a jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Next, a gaming state in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot gaming state in which a jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is being executed, and a non-jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot game is not executed. The non-big hit gaming state includes a normal gaming state, which is a basic base gaming state, and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The elements that are "advantage to the player" related to the specific gaming state include the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting opening 12. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot winning probability with the specific gaming state with the ease of opening the second starting opening 12.

  The advantage to the player regarding the jackpot winning probability is that the jackpot winning probability becomes higher than that in the normal gaming state, and jackpot winning becomes easier. In addition, with regard to the ease of opening the second starting opening 12 the advantage for the player is that the ease of opening the second starting opening 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening of the second starting opening 12 per unit time It means that time will be longer.

  Then, as the specific gaming state, only the first specific gaming state advantageous to the player for the jackpot winning probability and the opening time per unit time of the second starting opening 12 only the jackpot probability for the player is advantageous. Only the second specific gaming state and the open time per unit time of the second starting opening 12 can be set to three types of the third specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Note that it is possible to mount a part of the three types of specified gaming states without mounting all of these three types of specified gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

  In addition, as a local gaming state focusing on the opening time of the second starting opening 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting opening 12 per unit time is longer than that of the normal gaming state. A state where the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called "time saving state". On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting opening 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting opening 12 is not advantageous for the player State.

  Here, the non-time-short state and the time-short state will be described in detail. As described above, the short time state has a longer opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time than the non-short time state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which the second starting opening 12 is more easily winning than the non-time saving state. Here, a specific method for making the second starting opening 12 more easily winning in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state will be described.

  For example, by setting the time saving state to be a state in which the common drawing fluctuation time is likely to be shorter than the non-time saving state, it is possible to easily make the second starting opening 12 win in the time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the collision judgment, in the time saving state, the spread time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the spread time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-short state is Let it be decided. As a result, in the time saving state, the number of times the common drawing lottery is executed per unit time is increased. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-shortened state and the time-shortened state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the open time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the common drawing lottery per unit time As the number of times of execution is large, the open time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

  In addition, by making the time saving state a state in which the open time of the electric chow 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to easily make the second starting opening 12 win in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-short state, the electric chew 12D is open for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the short state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game Make it open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the win determination and the spread map fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time becomes equal. The opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer.

  Furthermore, by making the time saving state more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination as compared to the non-time saving state, it is possible to make the second starting opening 12 more easily winning in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time-short state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, while in the time-short state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, the probability that it is determined that the hit is determined to be a hit in the hit determination is the same. Since the number of collision determinations per unit time is increased, the open time of the electric heater 12D per unit time is increased.

  As described above, in the time saving state, it is easier to win a hit than the non-time saving state, the spread diagram fluctuation time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chow 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. By satisfying the three conditions, the open time of the electric torch 12D per unit time becomes longer in the short time state than in the non-short time state, and it is possible to facilitate the winning of the second start port 12. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls, is increased. Therefore, in the high time saving state of the base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of gaming balls possessed as compared with the normal gaming state. That is, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time saving state.

  In the time saving state, only a part of the conditions may be aligned without all the three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 being uniform. Finally, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chow 12D per unit time may be longer than in the non-time saving state, and the winning of the second starting opening 12 may be facilitated.

  Also, in the time saving state, the special pattern variation pattern having a short special pattern variation time can be easily selected as compared to the non-time short status, and the number of times of performing special figure variable display per unit time is small. The average of the figure fluctuation time may be lowered. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure retention is absorbed is quickened, and it becomes easy to generate effective winning to the starting opening (a prize that can be stored as special figure retention). Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot under the progress of a smooth game.

  In the following, the first specific gaming state is "high probability high base gaming state" and the second specific gaming state is "high probability low" in relation to the content of the advantage to the player about each specific gaming state The base gaming state "and the third specific gaming state are also referred to as" low probability high base gaming state ". Furthermore, the normal gaming state is also referred to as "low probability low base gaming state".

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

  Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in the low probability low base gaming state, the low probability high base gaming state, the high probability low base gaming state, the high probability high base gaming state, and the big hit gaming state. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a long time, and a large number of game balls can be obtained, so the big hit game state can be said to be a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be referred to as an “advantage gaming state” that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In the high probability high base gaming state, and the high probability low base gaming state, the gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. It is. Also, the high probability high base gaming state, and the low probability high base gaming state are advantageous to the player over the low probability low base gaming state in that the easiness of winning to the second starting opening 12 is higher than the non-time saving state. It is a gaming state. Furthermore, in the jackpot gaming state, since the large winning opening 14 having a larger number of winning balls per one winning than the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 is opened, the jackpot gaming state is low probability low base gaming The game state is more advantageous to the player than the state.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the normal gaming state is first set. The jackpot gaming state is set by the stop display of the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the specific gaming state is set by the jackpot winning and the jackpot game being executed. Next, setting of the specific gaming state will be described.

3-5. Setting of specific gaming state The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set the specific gaming state with the end of the big hit game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific gaming state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, the specific gaming state can be continued until the next jackpot is won. Also, the period during which the specific gaming state can be continued can be limited.

  In the case where the duration of the specific gaming state is limited, the specific gaming state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is established. Then, when the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state can be set. In addition, with regard to the high probability high base gaming state, the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability low base gaming state may be set when the ending condition is satisfied. In this case, the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state may be continued until the next jackpot is won. The same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state, and the normal gaming state may be set when the end condition is satisfied.

  Further, the termination condition for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the end condition, for example, the number of times of execution of the special view variable display can be set. Moreover, it is not limited to the number of times of execution of the special view variable display, whether the elapsed time after the big hit game, the number of shot balls of the gaming ball after the big hit game, the number of times of passing to the gate 13 after the big hit game, or the specific gaming state is ended Derivation of the result to be ended in the lottery whether or not can be set as the end condition. Furthermore, these elements may be set as termination conditions alone or in combination.

  In addition, these end conditions may be set to the same for all the specific gaming states that can be set after the big hit game, and set for some of the specific gaming states among the settable specific gaming states You may. Furthermore, the termination condition may be different for each specific gaming state.

  Further, the specific gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the termination condition, and the content of the termination condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type relating to the jackpot game. For example, as described above, when the jackpot symbol type is set, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol D, or jackpot symbol E according to jackpot game is high after the end The game may be controlled in the probability high base gaming state. Here, the high probability high base gaming state can be allowed to continue until the jackpot is won without providing the termination condition. Furthermore, after the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol F, the game may be controlled in the low probability high base gaming state. Here, an end condition can be provided for the low probability and high base gaming state, and the special condition variable display of 100 times can be set as the end condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol and the specific gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the termination condition, and the content of the termination condition is an example, and is not limited thereto.

  In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot that the game progresses in the high probability state after the jackpot game is also referred to as "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game proceeds in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-speaking jackpot".

4. Next, the 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, the special view variable display is performed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no, and it is a standby state in which the special view variable display is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 for introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), a setting screen G101 for setting for the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. Is displayed. The setting relating to the effect includes volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, and frequency setting of the effect to be performed. In addition, the item of the setting regarding presentation can be set suitably. Further, the setting screen G101 can be prevented from being displayed by the operation of the player from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

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

  As described above, when a plurality of effect stages belonging to the normal effect mode are provided, the effect stages can be repeatedly switched in order if a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. Although the switching condition can be set as appropriate, for example, it can be set that one or a plurality of special figure variable effects are performed without winning the jackpot as the switching condition. Furthermore, it is possible to set a specific effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect based on SP reach fluctuation to be executed as a switching condition.

  In addition, as described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation production, but in the special figure fluctuation production, all sections of the special figure fluctuation production when the reach does not occur and reach when the reach occurs are established It can be divided into a front part before the end and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is constituted by the above-mentioned "normal fluctuation".

  Then, when the normal rendering mode is set, the first background image for general use G111, the second background image for general use G112, and the third background image for general use G113 are displayed in the front part. On the other hand, in the latter part, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112 and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and a dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the normal rendering mode is Is displayed.

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

  Further, the normal effect mode may be set also in the "high probability and low base gaming state", and the normal effect mode may be an effect mode indicating that the non-time-shortening state is set. Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided only in the “high probability and low base gaming state”. Furthermore, in the low probability low base gaming state and the high probability low base gaming state generated under a certain condition, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

  The probability change effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “high probability high base gaming state” and indicates that it is a high probability high base gaming state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), a background image (probability variation background image G120) representing space is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, even in the probability variation effect mode, the probability variation background image G120 is displayed in the front part of the special figure variation effect similarly to the normal effect mode. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation production, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the probability variation production mode is displayed.

  The time reduction effect mode can be set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is either the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state, and at least a short time It is an effect mode which shows that it is a state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16E, a background image (time-saving background image G130) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a time-saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, even in the time-saving effect mode, the time-saving background image G130 is displayed in the front part of the special figure fluctuation effect as in the normal effect mode. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the time reduction effect mode is displayed.

  In addition, the time-saving effect mode can be set to an effect mode indicating that the low probability high base gaming state is set only in the low probability high base gaming state.

  In addition, in either or both of the probability variation production mode and the time reduction production mode, as in the case of the normal production mode, a plurality of presentation stages for the presentation mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the presentation stages are switched You may

  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. 17A, in the display unit 50a, an opening image G1 indicating the start of the jackpot game and a right-handed image G2 prompting "right-handed" A jackpot opening rendition is performed where is displayed. In addition, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), in the display unit 50a, a round image G3 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G4 suggesting the number of prize balls paid out The round effect to be displayed is performed. Furthermore, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the display unit 50a, suggesting the ending image G5 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total prize balls paid out A jackpot ending effect is performed in which a total prize ball number image G6 is displayed.

  In addition, in the following, the jackpot opening presentation, the round presentation, and the jackpot ending presentation are collectively referred to as a "big hit gaming presentation" as a presentation to be executed in the big hit game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big hit effect mode.

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation presentation 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. In the fluctuation display of the production design, it stops after the production design fluctuates. 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, it is also possible to use images other than the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern in the special figure fluctuation production performed by the display part 50a. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, the special figure fluctuation using various effect devices such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel movable device 55, the normal effect button device 40, and the special effect button device 41. It is possible to produce an effect.

  First, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a in the special view change effect performed according to the special view variable display, and the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol will be described. The specific configuration of the effect pattern can be set as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is an area for displaying the effect pattern, and the left, center and right sides are obtained by dividing the display unit 50a into three substantially equally in the horizontal direction. A left effect symbol area 50b1, a middle effect pattern area 50b2, and a right effect pattern area 50b3 are provided in each of them. The left effect pattern area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect pattern EZ1 mainly at the time of the stop display of the effect pattern in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle effect pattern area 50b2 and the right effect pattern area 50b3 are areas for mainly displaying the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3. As described above, the effect pattern displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure change effect can be configured by three effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3.

  Moreover, as shown to FIG. 18 (A), it is possible to provide the small symbol area | region 50c in one division of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end part of the display part 50a. Then, when the special view variable display is being performed, the small design KZ1 to KZ3 can be variably displayed in the small symbol area 50c according to the special view variable display.

  In FIG. 18A, 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 alternate long and short dashed lines, but these are left effect symbol area 50b1, It is described to represent the range of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

4-2-1. Normal fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can 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. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the display unit 50a, the left production symbol EZ1, the middle production symbol EZ2, and the right production symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small When the variable display of the special view is started from the state where the special display is not displayed, and the special display is waiting for the variable display of the special view, the display of FIG. 18 (B) is started. As shown in, the special figure fluctuation presentation is started with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

  Then, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special view does not occur and the end of the variable display of the special view (special view In conjunction with the stop display of (1), the stop display of the effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 is performed with a missing eye (so-called “barache eye”) specific to a no reach loss.

  For example, at first, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), the left effect design EZ1 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and then is shown in FIG. 18 (D) Thus, the right effect pattern EZ3 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 18E, the middle effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  Then, finally, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state of being lined horizontally at the substantially central position in the vertical direction completely stop all at once, and the stops are stopped. It decides (stop display of production design EZ1-EZ3 is done). The three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are generated when the temporary stopped production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped at the loose end, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed. It stops at the same time in the same barrage, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

  In the example of FIG. 18, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1 → right effect symbol EZ3 → middle effect symbol EZ2 but they are temporarily stopped An aspect is not restricted to this, It can set up suitably.

  On the other hand, if the special view change pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view change pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss change), as shown in FIG. As shown in A), from the state where left production design EZ1, middle production design EZ2 and right production design EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and left small design KZ1, middle small design KZ2 and right small design KZ3 are displayed stopped. The variable display of the special figure is started, and as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 Starts.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the left effect design EZ1 consisting of the number “5” is temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 19 (D) The right effect design EZ3 consisting of "5" is temporarily stopped in line in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reaches reach (reach is generated or established). Even if reach is established with the production symbols, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

  In the example of FIG. 19, when reach is established, the rendering symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of left rendering symbol EZ 1 → right rendering symbol EZ 3, but the mode of temporary stopping is not limited thereto, and may be appropriately set. Can. In addition, the numbers of the rendering symbols constituting the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position at which the temporary stop is performed is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. In addition, the direction in which the rendering symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

  As described above, the entire period of the special figure variation production in the case of the loss without reach and the section from the start of the special figure variation production in the case of the reach to the reach establishment time become the normal variation.

4-2-2. N reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is a presentation that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a presentation for making the player expect a big hit. Next, N reach will be specifically described.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 19D, N reach is performed from that point on. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the middle effect pattern EZ2 gradually decelerates in the normal mode of high-speed variable display (scroll).

  If the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss presence (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. The stop display of the effect pattern indicating a loss is performed. At this time, since reach is established, as shown in FIG. 20C, the middle effect pattern EZ2 consisting of a number different from the number configuring reach (“4” in FIG. 20C) is temporarily stopped. Do. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (the stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and a lost eye unique to reach presence loss The stop display of the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3 is performed.

  In addition, when the production design EZ1-EZ3 which has been temporarily stopped is completely stopped with a lost eye unique to reach presence, that is, when the stop display of the production design EZ1-EZ3 is performed, three small designs KZ1-KZ3 However, the same reach as the presentation symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is simultaneously stopped with a unique lose eye, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  When special figure fluctuation production is not finished with N reach, the remaining one production design fluctuates at high speed again, develops from N reach to L reach or SP reach (switch) while the reach is maintained.

4-2-3. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the drawing result of the special figure lottery is a "big hit" is higher than the N reach and L reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit . Although the established reach is maintained even with SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), at the start of SP reach, the effect design symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and the display unit 50a is small. A predetermined position not overlapping the symbol area 50c (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect pattern EZ3 is at the upper right of the display unit 50a).

  Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a background image (SP reach background image G115) dedicated to SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an enemy character appears, and then, As shown in FIG. 21B, an image (SP reach start title image) G10 indicating that the SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G10 is made up of a title image G10a representing the title of the SP reach "" Hit the enemy batter ○○ in Fig. 21 (B)! "And an effect image G10b that brings out the title image G10a. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character that is the rival of the main character face each other is displayed. The contents of the SP reach consist of a baseball pitcher-batter showdown scene. Here, the leading character is a pitcher and the enemy character is a batter.

  Thereafter, in the background image G115 for SP reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the leading character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the ball advances toward the enemy character, As shown in C), the enemy character A starts to swing the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22D, the ball and the bat approach each other, and a scene is reached where the main character and the enemy character are to finish the confrontation. This scene constitutes a turning point (a victory or defeat turning point) as to whether the main character wins or loses in the pitcher-batter confrontation.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A-1), if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the jackpot special pattern fluctuation pattern (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation) after this outcome point, as shown in FIG. After the enemy character A swings and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 23 (B-1), a main character is displayed, which picks up the enemy character A in a strikeout and raises a cry on the mound as well as the speaker A predetermined sound effect is output from 52. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit.

  In this manner, the display of the main character winning the confrontation and raising the roar and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect (informing notification effect) in which the big hit is notified. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (C-1), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the reach presence loss (for example, SP lost change fluctuation) after the win-loss junction, the jackpot notification effect is not performed and the background for the SP reach In image G115, as shown in FIG. 23 (A-2), the enemy character A strikes a home run and loses to the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 23 (B-2), the main character disappoints on the mound. A loss notification effect in which an image flows is performed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (C-2), stop display of the rendering symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with a missing eye. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters face each other in baseball, and can be appropriately changed or added.

  Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. The movable body effect and the operation effect are performed as a part of these effects in the form of being incorporated into the above-described SP reach and N reach, and further, a big hit game effect and the like, and when these effects are performed independently. There is. First, the movable body effect will be described.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), in the special figure fluctuation presentation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, first, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), the board movable device 55 operates and the board movable The body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), the board movable body 55k is raised to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed in a large size on the display unit 50a is displayed, and develops into SP reach. In addition, the action content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

4-4. Operation Effects Next, the operation effects will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is used for operation promotion effect and operation of the operation means using the operation means such as the normal effect button 40k and the special effect button 41k, etc. at predetermined timing in predetermined effects such as special figure fluctuation effects and big hit game effects. It is possible to perform an operation effect including an operation result effect according to the operation. The operation promotion effect is an effect for urging the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect to be performed according to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect, and for each player to expect a big hit It functions as an effect.

  For example, as described above, when the win / loss junction point is reached in the SP reach, a period (normal effect button operation valid period) in which the pressing operation of the normal effect button 40k is valid occurs, and this normal effect button operation valid period occurs. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), an effect (normal effect button operation promotion effect) for urging the operation of the normal effect button 40k is performed.

  In the normal effect button operation promotion effect, the normal effect button operation promotion image G11 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal effect button operation promotion image G11 is an image (normal effect button image) G11a showing the normal effect button 40k, and an image (pressing operation image) G11b showing the operation mode (that is, the pressing operation) of the normal effect button 40k An image representing a remaining time of the operation effective period (normal effect button operation effective period) relating to the operation of the effect button 40k (normal effect button operation effective period remaining time image) G11c;

  The normal effect button operation effective period remaining time image G11c consists of a roughly curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the normal effect button operation effective period. Do. FIG. 25B shows a state where a normal effect button operation effective period has occurred and a time of 1/3 of the normal effect button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Then, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the big hit (for example, the SP big hit fluctuation), after the normal effect button 40k is pressed and operated in the normal effect button operation valid period, or After the remaining time of the normal effect button operation effective period disappears without the normal effect button 40k being operated in the normal effect button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed.

  As the operation result effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 25C, the board movable device 55 is operated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the actuating position, and is held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 Rotates for a predetermined time. That is, the movable body effect is also included in the operation result effect. Further, at this time, the effect image G12 accompanying the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed as the operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 25D, the effect image G12 is erased, the rotation of the rotary member 55k1 is stopped, and the movable board 55k is lifted, whereby the effect of the operation result is ended. When the operation result effect ends, a jackpot notification effect is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation), even if the special effect button 41k is pressed during the special effect button operation effective period, Alternatively, even when the special effect button 41k is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period is exhausted, the operation result effect is not performed, and the lost notification effect is performed.

  The operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G12, and can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure fluctuation effect but can be executed also in the jackpot effect.

4-5. Pre-reading Effect Next, the pre-reading effect that can be executed before the special-image variable display subject to special-image holding is executed will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform prefetching effect on special drawing 1 suspension or special drawing 2 suspension on which special drawing lottery is not performed based on the result of prefetching determination at an arbitrary timing of special drawing fluctuation effect is there. The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree for the special view 1 suspension or the special view 2 suspension, and functions as an effect for expecting a jackpot from before the variable display of the special view corresponding to the suspension. As an example of the pre-reading effect, there is a pending change notice using a pending effect representing a special image pending. Here, the hold production performed in the normal play mode and the hold change advance notice will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the hold effect is performed in a hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section in the lower end portion of the display unit 50a. The reserve display area 50d is configured by a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4 obtained by dividing the reserve display area 50d into four substantially equally in the left-right direction. That is, in the reserved display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are provided in order from the left end to the right end.

  In the first area 50d1, the special view 1 variable display is performed first based on the special view 1 related random number corresponding to the special view 1 hold of the special view 1 hold pending. A hold icon representing a special figure 1 hold to be displayed is displayed. Similarly, the second area 50d to the fourth area 50d4 occur second to fourth among the reserved special drawing 1 reservations, and based on the special drawing 1 related random number corresponding to the special drawing 1 reservation. In the second to fourth positions, a hold icon representing the special view 1 hold is displayed in which the special view 1 variable display is performed.

  In the following, the special view 1 suspension corresponding to the suspension icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "the special view 1 suspension of the hold order 1". Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the second area 50 d 2, the third area 50 d 3, and the fourth area 50 d 4 is “special order 1 hold for hold order 2”, “hold order 3 It is referred to as "Special Figure 1 Hold", and "Special Figure 1 Hold with Hold Order 4". That is, with regard to the special drawing 1 suspension that exists, it is referred to as “order of suspension 1” to “order of suspension 4” in the order of occurrence.

  In addition, the variable display area 50e is formed on the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variation display area 50e, a variation icon representing the special figure 1 variation display currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the fluctuation icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d. Is not included, but since the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon have relevance, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are collectively referred to as "hold effect". . Further, the hold icon and the change icon are collectively referred to as an "icon".

  In FIG. 26A, the hold display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by the alternate long and short dash line, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are clearly indicated by the broken line. It is described to represent the ranges of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. In the following description, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted. As a premise, it is in the special figure 1 fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation production), and it is assumed that the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is "2". Under this situation, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown) described above, the special view 1 hold that is the earliest among the special view 1 hold currently being held (hold order) A reserve icon HA2 representing 1 special figure 1 reserve) is displayed, and a special figure 1 reserve (hold order 2) occurs next to the special figure 1 reserve indicated by the reserve icon HA2 in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above. The hold icon HA3 representing the special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the variable display area 50e (not shown) described above, the fluctuation icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 fluctuation display currently being executed is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 26B is a normal mode.

  Thus, in the hold effect, the special display 1 is displayed from the left end of the hold display area 50d to the right in the order in which the hold is generated. That is, the variable display of the special symbol being held, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special figure related determination information stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, is individually displayed by the holding icon Ru.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the fluctuation icon HA1 representing the special figure fluctuation display being executed immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when the variable symbol display (special figure fluctuation effect) of the special symbol is started based on the special view 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 shift. Specifically, the holding icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the holding icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) is not displayed. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 shift to the left one by one. This starts variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2, and the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3 is the first to occur in the special figure 1 hold among the currently held special view 1 hold. This is because the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are adapted to the situation in response to the special view variable display to be started next.

  Further, since the reserve icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the variable icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as a word attached to the front of the "icon", the icon displayed in the hold display area 50d is "hold", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "varied". In other words, when the start condition of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is satisfied for the special symbol hold indicated by the hold icon while the hold icon is displayed, the variable symbol of the special symbol related to the start condition is displayed. The corresponding pending icon is displayed as a floating icon. In addition, when changing from the hold icon to a change icon, in other words, when moving from the hold display area 50d to the change display area 50e, the icon is enlarged about twice.

  Then, from this situation, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 11 and the special view 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), a new suspension is performed according to the occurrence of the special view 1 suspension. The icon HA4 is displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above.

  By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes the pass / fail information and the special map fluctuation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in the normal mode or the special mode based on the success or failure information and the special view fluctuation pattern information. Displaying this hold icon in a special mode is referred to as "hold change notice".

  When the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, when the hold change notice is given, the player can have an expectation that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. . Next, a specific example of the pending change notice will be described. As a specific example of the hold change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon HA4 shown in FIG. 26E is a special mode.

  As one type of hold change notice, a special mode is set immediately after the hold icon is displayed. In other words, the hold change notice is performed when a special figure 1 hold occurs (when the first start opening 11 is won). There is a pending change notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the gaming ball is won in the first starting opening 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 26 (D)). When an event occurs, as in the case of FIG. 26E, in response to the occurrence of the special view 1 suspension, the retention icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the second area 50c2 (not shown) described above.

  Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 27 (B)) (the hold change notice is given). In the example of FIG. 27, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but may be displayed in the special mode, and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

  Another type of hold change notice is a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, there is a hold change notice type in which the hold change notice is performed when the special view 1 hold shift is made. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the game ball is won in the first starting opening 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 26 (D)). 28B, the special icon 1 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 28B) displays the second area 50d2 (not shown) in the normal mode (white in FIG. 28B) as shown in FIG. 28B. Is displayed on.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the fluctuation icon HA2 representing the special figure fluctuation display being executed immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when variable display (special figure variation effect) of the special symbol is started based on the special figure 1 reserve represented by the reserve icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), it is displayed in the first area 50d1 The hold icon HA3 moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the reserve icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 28D) (hold change advance notice is given) ).

  Also, a plurality of special modes relating to the hold change notice may be provided, and the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type of the special modes. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, blue, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is a normal mode, and blue, red and gold are special modes. And the jackpot expectation degree which the display mode of a pending | holding icon shows can be set so that it may become high in order of white <blue <red <golden.

  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 pre-reading effect is not limited to the display mode of the reserve icon HA, for example, an image other than the reserve icon HA on the display unit 50 a such as a background image, a sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and a movable plate It is possible to carry out using a rendering device other than the image display device 50, such as an operation by the device 55. Furthermore, in addition to the effect aspect which continues without interruption until special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed like the pending change announcement with the retention icon HA as the effect aspect of pre-reading effect, the stop indication of the production design The presentation mode may be performed intermittently and continuously, such as every time when is performed or when variation display of the presentation design is started.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [game control main processing]
Next, the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described based on FIGS. In addition, the flowchart for controlling the game demonstrated below is an example. The execution order of the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed or parallelly executed as long as no contradiction occurs in the process contents.

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

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In power-on processing, permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) Circuit settings 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 various random numbers relating to the common drawing related determination information and the special drawing related determination information are updated by adding one. 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, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game control timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is completed and until the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) Update processing of counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

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

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and plays the game as 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 process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers related to the common drawing related determination information and the special drawing related determination information is the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) execution period and other periods (main side timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next game control side 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, the gaming control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and ends the gaming control timer interrupt processing (S005). As the other process (S107), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, an update of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process of paying out the prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 11, the winning ball counter for the second starting opening 12, the winning ball counter for the special winning opening 14, and the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 10 It is checked whether "0" is exceeded, and if it exceeds "0", a winning ball request signal is sent to the payout control board 170. Then, when transmitting a winning ball signal, an updating process is performed in which the winning ball counter related to the signal is decremented by "1".

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described using FIGS. 31 to 32. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the gaming ball has not won the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of gaming balls are A general winning opening ball process for paying out the winning balls is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls ("3" in the first embodiment) according to the winning on the general winning opening 10 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

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

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the second starting opening 12, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won in the second start opening 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won in the second start opening 12 (YES in S207), the predetermined game ball is specified. The second starting mouth prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting mouth winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("4" in the first embodiment) according to the winning on the second starting opening 12 is added to the winning ball counter for the second starting opening 12.

  Next, the number of special figure 2 reservations (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) for counting special figures 2 reservations provided in the gaming RAM 104) is 4 or more (upper limit number of memories) It is determined whether there is any (S209). If the special figure 2 reserve number is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the special figure 2 reserve number is not "4" or more (less than "4") ( A special figure 2 reservation number addition process is performed (NO in S209) (S210). In the special figure 2 pending number addition process, the special figure 2 pending number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 2 pending number indicated by the special figure 2 pending display 83b is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), special figure variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 2 related determination information made of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S211).

  Next, second pre-reading determination processing is performed (S212). In the second pre-reading determination process, the second pre-reading determination table shown in FIG. 13 identifies the second start winning command by collating the current gaming state with the special view 2 related determination information acquired in step S211. The second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

  Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 11, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. If the gaming ball is not winning in the first starting opening 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the gaming ball is winning in the first starting opening 11 (YES in S214), predetermined The first starting mouth winning ball processing for paying out the number of winning balls is performed (S215). In the first starting mouth winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("4" in the first embodiment) according to the winning on the first starting opening 11 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 11.

  Next, the number of special figure 1 reservations (specifically, the numerical value of a counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) for counting the number of special illustration 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more It is determined whether or not (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216) And the special figure 1 pending number addition process is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 pending number addition process, the special figure 1 pending number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 pending number indicated by the special figure 1 pending display 83a is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), special figure variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 1 related determination information made of HP) is acquired and stored in a special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

  Next, first pre-reading determination processing is performed (S219). In the first pre-reading determination process, the first start-up winning command is identified in the first pre-reading determination table shown in FIG. 12 by collating the current gaming state with the special view 1 related determination information acquired in step S218. The first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

  In step S221, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the special winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 14a. If the game ball is not winning in the big winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection processing is ended, and if the gaming ball is winning in the big winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 It is determined whether the counter value of the provided special winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning in the special winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. The special winning opening winning counter is cleared each time each round game is over. In the first embodiment, the prescribed number of winning is set to "8". Thus, the process of step S222 is performed.

  If the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection processing is ended, and the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9" If it is (NO in S222), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by 1 (S223), and the special winning opening winning ball processing for paying out the predetermined number of winning balls to the player is performed (S224) ), End the sensor detection process. In the special winning opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls ("14" in the first embodiment) according to the winning on the special winning opening 14 is added to the winning ball counter for the special winning opening 14.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation process related to the control of the common display 82 and the electric drive 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the processing relating to the spread map display 82 and the electric chart 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). Then, “normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of those statuses. In the normal operation processing (S105), the gaming control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" (S1101). If the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the “normal operation status” is “3”, the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4”, the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” in the initial setting.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) 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 (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit 86. Further, the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination is performed based on the current gaming state to determine the common drawing fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation display of the common drawing fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation time according to the determined common drawing fluctuation pattern To start and change the normal operation status to "2". The game control microcomputer 101 sets a common drawing change start command according to the common drawing change pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the variable display of the common drawing.

  The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process that is performed when a common figure is variably displayed. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the spread diagram variation time has elapsed since the variation display of the spread diagram being executed has started (whether the variation display of the spread diagram is ended), If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the common drawing is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a common drawing fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the fluctuation display of the common drawing.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process that is performed when the drawing is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the common drawing in progress has ended (the stop display of the common view is ended) If it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether the stop-displayed popular map is a hit symbol or not. If it is not a hit symbol (if the stop-displayed ordinary drawing is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is in the stop display mode, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

  The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, special operation processing relating to control of the special view display 81, the special view hold display 83, and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the processing relating to the special view display 81, the special view hold display 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (steps). Then, “special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6” is assigned to each of those statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501).

  When the "special operation status" is "1", the gaming control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1502), and when the "special operation status" is "2", the special symbol fluctuation A process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control A process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", a game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process which is performed while waiting for the variable display of the special symbol and the big hit game. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

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

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

  The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game control process to perform a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game is over, change the special operation status to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Further, when all round games are finished and ending is started, an ending command indicating an ending according to the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

  The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting a game state to be controlled after the big hit game when the big hit game is finished. For example, when controlling in the high probability state after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Further, at this time, when the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the termination condition of the high probability state is the number of times of execution of the special view variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 . Further, when controlling in the time saving state after the big hit game, the time saving flag is turned on in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, when limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration is also set. For example, when the termination condition of the time saving state is the number of times of execution of the special view variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "time saving prescribed number of times") is set in the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

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

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special drawing 2 reserve number is "0" (S1601). In the case where the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the special figure It is determined whether the number of pending calls is "0" (S1608). Then, when the number of special drawing 1 reservations is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no storage of the special drawing 1 related determination information obtained due to the winning of the first starting opening 11, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619) The customer waiting flag is turned on (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is ended.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reserve number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserve number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more memories of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning in the mouth 11, the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) are performed.

  In the special view 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored in the special view 1 suspension storage unit 105a is read first and stored in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Based on the judgment of the jackpot or the loss (jump judgment) is performed. At present, in the case of the normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first probability state judgment table for the normal probability state, and in the case of the high probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first jackpot determination table for the high probability state.

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

  If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the lost symbol data representing the loss is set in the special view buffer, and the symbol designating command representing the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special view 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time non-short state is currently set (S1651). If it is in the non-time-short state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-short state is selected (S1652) and then the process proceeds to step S1654; After the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state is selected (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

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

  In step S1656, the gaming control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In reach determination, reach random numbers are read out, and the reach random numbers are collated with a reach determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (non-short time state / short time state) to determine whether there is a reach or no reach.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 determines whether the result of the reach determination in step S1656 is "there is a reach" (S1657). If there is reach (YES in S1657), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach presence loss is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659) After that, the process proceeds to step S1662, and if there is no reach (NO at S1657), the current special figure 1 reservation number is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the reach-less loss according to the special figure 1 reservation number is selected (S1658), and the process proceeds to step S1662.

  In step S1662, the gaming control microcomputer 101 reads the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of step S1658 to step S1661. Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Determination The special figure 1 variation pattern determination is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1663), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern The time is set in the special operation timer (S1664), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is ended, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

  The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other processing (S107) in the game control timer interrupt processing (S005). In addition, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command which is set, the information regarding the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern decision which is done with special figure 1 fluctuation pattern decision processing (S1610) The information on the result (the information on the special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on presence or absence of the reach and the special figure fluctuation time) is included.

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special view 1 suspension storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and moves the special location 1 storage unit 105a. The special figure 1 reserve storage unit shift process is executed to clear the storage area corresponding to the first reserve (the storage area farthest from the read side) in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it is held.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 1 pending number counter by “1” (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 pending number indicated by the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a by “1” to change it ( S1614), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615).

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

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting opening 12 is stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same process contents as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) .

  The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is basically the same except that the table used in the big hit determination is the second big hit determination table and the table used in the big hit symbol type determination is the second big hit symbol type determination table Since the process is the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (except that the table used in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination is the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table ( Since the process is the same as that of S1610), the description is omitted.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 causes the special view 2 display 81b to start the change display of the special view 2 based on the special view change time corresponding to the special view change pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special view 2 reserve storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and moves the special position 2 reserve storage unit 105b. Special figure 2 reserve storage section shift processing which clears the storage territory (the storage territory which is farthest from the side which is read out) which corresponds to the 4th retention in the (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order in which it was suspended.

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

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable symbol display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 suspension is performed only when the special figure 2 suspension is "0" (in the case of YES in S1601). That is, the special figure 2 reserve digest is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 suspension is easier for the player to win the jackpot symbol with a large profit than the lottery based on the special figure 1 suspension. The special figure 1 suspension may be prioritized over the special figure 2 suspension. Further, the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension may be performed in the order in which the suspension occurred regardless of the type of the special diagram.

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

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

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

  If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757. If it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), the time saving state (time saving flag is ON) It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), the process proceeds to step S1757. If the time reduction state is currently in progress (YES in S1753), the remaining variable display of the special symbol executable in the time saving state. When the number of times (time remaining number of times) is measured, the value of the time remaining number counter is decremented by 1 (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time short remaining counter (time short remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if the value of the time short remaining number counter (time short remaining number) is "0" (S1755 YES), shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn off the time saving flag) (S1756), and proceed to step S1757.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 101 confirms the current gaming state, sets the gaming state command indicating the gaming state in the output buffer (S1757), and the special symbol currently displayed for stop is the big hit symbol or not. It is determined whether or not (S1758). If it is not the jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special symbol confirmation process is finished, and if it is the jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset ( Specifically, the high probability flag and the short time flag are turned off, and the high probability remaining number counter and the time remaining number counter are set to “0” (S1759).

  Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 101 performs jackpot game preparation processing (S1760), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination processing. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol to a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, the big hit opening flag which shows that it is in the opening according to the big hit symbol which is stopping indication is turned on in the specified territory of game RAM104, according to the classification of big hit symbol, predetermined opening time (big hit game start Time to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer. Furthermore, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol. The opening command according to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed and stopped is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [production control main processing]
Next, control of effects by the effect control board 120 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 39. In addition, the flowchart for controlling the presentation demonstrated below is an example. The execution order of the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed or parallelly executed as long as no contradiction occurs in the process contents.

  In addition, counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like appearing in the following description of control of effects by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 39 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. In addition, the random numbers for effect determination, which will be described later, are random numbers for special pattern change effect pattern determination, random numbers for SP reach type determination, random numbers for advanced effect type determination, random numbers for final panel determination, random numbers for promotion scenario determination, and promotion effect modes There are various random numbers for determining the contents of presentation such as the judgment random numbers.

  The updating method of the determination random number counter for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game 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 random number updating process performed by the game 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 effect control board 120 (for example, special figure variation effect start command, customer wait start command, opening effect start command, round effect start described later) A command, an ending effect start command, and the like 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). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control substrate 140, the effect control substrate 120 causes the speaker 52 to output a sound via the sound control circuit 161 (performs various effects by sound), and the sub drive substrate The frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the light source 162 (to execute various effects by light emission), or the movable plate 55k is operated (to execute various effects by operation). As various effects, there are special image fluctuation effects, jackpot game effects (jackout opening effects, round effects, jackpot ending effects), customer waiting effects, operation effects, and pre-reading effects.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, step S4002 to step S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, execution of reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is possible. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

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

First Embodiment
Next, based on the above-described basic embodiment according to the present invention, a first embodiment mainly representing the characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described in detail. In addition, suppose that the same name and code are used about the same structure demonstrated by the basic structure.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure change effect based on the special figure change pattern determined by the special figure change pattern determination. Here, based on the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 40, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production when the challenge production, the development production, the L reach, the SP reach, or the Victory production is performed will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, normal variation is first performed when the special figure variation presentation is started. Then, reach is established and N reach is performed. Here, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is L reach, it develops from N reach to L reach. In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is the development-free SP reach fluctuation, it will develop from N reach to SP reach. On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is development existing SP reach fluctuation, it will develop from N reach to challenge production, and after developing from challenge production to development development production, it will develop to SP reach via development production.

  Furthermore, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a special jackpot fluctuation, it will develop from N reach to challenge production, and will further develop from challenge production to Victory production, and the jackpot will be determined. It should be noted that if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a challenge Gaseha fluctuation, although the N reach is developed to a challenge effect, the stop display of the effect pattern indicating the loss is performed, and the special figure fluctuation effect is ended as it is.

  Thus, from N reach, it branches to the development of developing into challenge presentation, L reach, or SP reach, or the development of ending with a loss as it is. In addition, from the challenge production, development development, or development to develop into Victory production, or branch to development that it ends with a loss as it is.

  The SP reach may be executed from N reach via challenge presentation and development presentation, or may be executed directly from N reach without challenge presentation and development presentation. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the jackpot expectation degree is set to be higher in the case where the SP reach is executed via the challenge effect and the development effect. However, the jackpot expectation may be set to be higher in the case where the SP reach is directly executed without passing through the challenge presentation and the development presentation. Furthermore, you may set so that the jackpot expectation degree may become the same in the case where it passes and the case where it does not go through via challenge presentation and development presentation.

  In addition, the effect type associated with the effect content is set for each of the SP reach and the L reach. Specifically, SP reach includes three types of SP reach: SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C. There are three types of L: L reach A, L reach B, and L reach C.

  The jackpot expectation differs depending on the SP reach type. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation rate is set to be high in the order of SP reach A> SP reach B> SP reach C. Furthermore, the jackpot expectation also differs depending on the L reach type. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation rate is set to be high in the order of L reach A> L reach B> L reach C.

  In addition, special figure fluctuation production does not end with development production, after development production always develops to SP reach. Here, the probability of the type of SP reach to be developed differs depending on the type of the development effect. In the first embodiment, the development effect includes three types of development effects of development effect A, development effect B, and development effect C associated with the contents of the effect. And, in order of development presentation A> development presentation B> development presentation C, the probability that the SP reach A with the highest jackpot expectation among the SP reach is executed is set to be high. In addition, in the order of development effect C> development effect B> development effect A, the probability that the SP reach C with the lowest jackpot expectation among the SP reach is executed is set to be high.

(SP reach)
Next, SP reach will be described. As mentioned above, SP reach has three types of SP reach of SP reach A to SP reach C. Then, it is determined by SP reach type determination which type of SP reach is to be executed in the special figure change presentation of the SP reach change. The SP reach type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 at the start of the special figure fluctuation effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the SP reach type determination based on the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 performs SP reach type determination so as to be, for example, the selection rate of the SP reach type determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), in the SP reach type determination, SP reach A is determined with a higher probability in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss, that is, SP reach A is selected. Further, SP reach C is determined with higher probability when there is a loss than when it is a big hit, that is, SP reach C is selected. Thus, the player can expect a jackpot when SP reach A is executed. In addition, when SP reach C is executed, the player can not expect a jackpot as compared to SP reach A.

(Development production)
Subsequently, the development effect will be described. As described above, there are three types of development effects of development direction A to development direction C in the development direction. Then, which type of development rendition is to be executed in the special figure fluctuation rendition of the evolutionary SP reach fluctuation is determined by the development rendition type determination. The development effect type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 at the start of the special image variation effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the development effect type determination based on the SP reach type.

  Based on the SP reach type determination result, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the development effect type determination so that the selection rate of the development effect type determination table shown in FIG. 41 (B) is obtained. As shown in FIG. 41B, in the development effect type determination in the case of the SP reach A, selection is made with high probability in the order of development effect A> development effect B> development effect C. Therefore, when development effect A is executed, execution of SP reach A can be expected. Further, in the development effect type determination in the case of SP reach C, selection is made with high probability in the order of development effect C> development effect B> development effect A. Therefore, when the development rendition C is executed, the SP reach C with the lowest jackpot expectation among the SP reach is executed with high probability.

(Challenge production)
Next, the challenge effect will be described. The challenge effect is an effect at which a special image variation effect is ended by the challenge effect or developed to the next effect, and the special image fluctuation effect continues as a diverging point. In other words, the challenge production basically basically aims at the content aiming at the development performance C that is least likely to be executed by the SP reach A at least in the development performance, in other words, the challenge aiming at the execution of the development performance C It is the production of the contents of doing. However, among the challenge effects, there may be cases in which there are development direction B in which the degree of expectation for the execution of the SP reach A is higher than that of the development direction C, and development direction A and further execution of Victory direction in which the jackpot is finalized.

  In the challenge effect, an image dedicated to the challenge effect is displayed on the display unit 50a as a background image. Hereinafter, the video dedicated to the challenge effect is referred to as “challenge effect background image G117”. In a background image for challenge effect G117 as a video, a plurality of panels are broken in a step-by-step manner. That is, the plurality of panels correspond to the number of stages of presentation that can be advanced step by step. Thus, the challenge effect is an effect that can be advanced in stages.

  Several panels are usually panels and special panels. In the challenge direction, it is possible to step through multiple normal panels in a stepwise manner first. And if you break all the regular panels, a special panel will appear and you can break through the special panel. Of the challenge effects, the section that breaks through the normal panel is called the "normal section", and the section that breaks the special panel is called the "special section".

  The challenge effect may be finished in the normal section without progressing to the special section, or may be advanced in the special section and finished in the special section. When ending in the normal section, it is more likely to end as it is than developing to the next production, that is, there is a high possibility that the special figure variation production was a challenge production, but it may be developed to development development There is also. In the first embodiment, when the challenge effect ends in the normal section, it does not develop into the Victory effect. When progressing to a special section, the execution of development presentation or Victory presentation is decided.

  The normal section is composed of the effect contents of breaking through 10 normal panels and proceeding. That is, the previous 10 stages are assigned to the normal section. In the normal panel corresponding to the first stage, as a content representing the start of the challenge effect, the effect of aiming for the development effect is displayed (see FIG. 42A). The friend character G to the friend character A are displayed on the normal panel corresponding to the second to ninth steps (see FIGS. 42B to 42J). The main character is displayed on the normal panel corresponding to the tenth stage (see FIG. 42 (K)).

  The special section is composed of the effect contents that go ahead by breaking four special panels. That is, the later four stages are assigned to the special section. The special panel corresponding to the 11th stage as the total number of stages through the entire challenge presentation displays the name of the development presentation that is the basic and minimum goal of the challenge presentation (FIG. 43 (A) reference). Similarly, on the special panel corresponding to the 12th stage, the name of the effect of the development effect B is displayed (see FIG. 43 (B)). Furthermore, the special panel corresponding to the 13th stage displays the name of the development effect A that develops with a high probability to the SP reach A having a relatively high jackpot expectation (see FIG. 43C). And, on the special panel corresponding to the 14th stage which is the final stage, the name of the stage of Victory presentation where the jackpot is decided is displayed (see FIG. 43 (D)).

  When the challenge effect ends with the 12th stage special panel being displayed, execution of the development effect B is decided. Further, when the challenge effect is finished in a state where the special panel at the 13th stage is displayed, the execution of the development effect A is decided. Furthermore, when the challenge effect is ended with the special panel at the 14th stage being displayed, the execution of the Victory effect is decided. Therefore, the special panel of the 12th stage special panel-the 14th stage also functions as the title of the presentation matched with those special panels.

  Hereinafter, each of the first to tenth ordinary panels displayed on the display unit 50a will be referred to as "first ordinary panel image G21 to tenth ordinary panel image G30". In addition, the 11th to 14th special panels displayed on the display unit 50a are referred to as "first special panel image G31 to fourth special panel image G34". Furthermore, the first normal panel image G21 to the tenth normal panel image G30 are also collectively referred to as "normal panel images G21 to G30". Also, the first special panel image G31 to the fourth special panel image G34 are collectively referred to as "special panel images G31 to G34". Furthermore, the normal panel images G21 to G30 and the special panel images G31 to G34 are collectively referred to as "challenge effect panel images G21 to G34". Also, for the sake of convenience, the word and phrase “image” may be omitted for the challenge effect panel images G21 to G34 in the following.

  Thus, a plurality of challenge effect panel images G21 to G34 can appear in the normal section and the special section. And the number of stages matched with challenge production panel images G21-G34 is matched with the order which can appear in the production period in which a challenge production progresses in steps. Therefore, the first normal panel image G21 can appear first, the tenth normal panel image 30G can appear tenth, and the fourth special panel image G34 can appear last.

  Then, it is determined by the final panel determination whether to proceed to which stage in the challenge production, that is, to finally reach which panel. The final panel determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 at the start of the special image variation effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs final panel determination based on the type of effect to be executed after the challenge effect, that is, the development destination. There are Victory presentation, Development presentation A, Development presentation B, and Development presentation C as development destinations. Furthermore, as development destinations associated with the final panel determination, in addition to these effects, “none” of development destinations is also set. "None" in the development destination means that the special figure fluctuation presentation ends there without developing into a presentation that can expect a big hit. Victory rendition and development destination "none" are specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, the development effect A to the development effect C are specified by the determination result of the development effect type determination.

  In the first embodiment, eighth to tenth regular panels and first to fourth special panels are set as finally reachable panels. Then, based on the specified development destination, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, for example, the reaching panel determination so that the selection rate of the final panel determination table shown in FIG. 44 is obtained.

  If the development destination is "Victory production", the final panel is always the fourth special panel. When the development destination is "development effect A", the final panel is either the third special panel or the first special panel. When the development destination is "development effect B", the final panel is either the second special panel or the first special panel. When the development destination is "development effect C", the final panel is the first special panel. Furthermore, when the development destination is "none", the final panel is either the tenth normal panel, the ninth normal panel, or the tenth normal panel.

  Since the 4th special panel is not selected except when the development destination is "Victory production", it is decided that it will be developed into the Victory production when reaching the 4th special panel. In addition, since the third special panel is not selected except when the development destination is "development effect A", the third special panel is reached, and when the challenge effect is finished there, it may be developed into the development effect A Determine. Similarly, since the second special panel is not selected except when the development destination is "development effect B", the second special panel is reached, and when the challenge effect is finished there, it is developed into development effect B. Is finalized.

  In addition, when the development destination is “development effect A”, “development effect B”, and “development effect C”, the first special panel may be selected. Therefore, when the first special panel is reached and the challenge effect is finished there, it is determined that any of the development effects is developed.

  Further, since the tenth normal panel, the ninth normal panel, and the eighth normal panel are not selected except when the development destination is "none", the tenth normal panel, the ninth normal panel, and the ninth normal panel are selected. 8 When the normal effect panel is reached and the challenge effect is finished there, it is determined that the special image variation effect is finished as it is without development.

  Further, with regard to the challenge effect, a plurality of patterns in which a normal panel is broken in a normal section, that is, a scenario in which the number of stages is promoted (hereinafter, “promotion scenario”) are set. In the first embodiment, five types of promotion scenarios of promotion scenario 1 to promotion scenario 5 are provided.

  The promotion scenario 1 consists of effects that can be progressed one by one from the first normal panel to the tenth normal panel, and the number of stages can be promoted one by one (see FIG. 45A). . The promotion scenario 2 is the same as the promotion scenario 1 from the first ordinary panel to the third ordinary panel, but when the third ordinary panel is defeated, the fourth ordinary panel is also defeated, and as a result, it is promoted in two stages. After the fifth normal panel is reached, the fifth normal panel to the tenth normal panel are broken and progressed one by one, and the number of stages can be promoted one by one (see FIG. 45 (see FIG. 45)). B) see).

  The promotion scenario 3 is the same as the promotion scenario 2 from the first ordinary panel to the fifth ordinary panel, but when the fifth ordinary panel is defeated, the sixth ordinary panel is also defeated, and as a result, it is promoted in two steps at a time (7) After reaching the normal panel, the seventh normal panel to the tenth normal panel are defeated and progressed one by one, and the number of stages can be promoted one by one (see FIG. 45 (see FIG. 45)). C)).

  The promotion scenario 4 is the same as the promotion scenario 1 from the first ordinary panel to the fourth ordinary panel, but when the fourth ordinary panel is defeated, the fifth ordinary panel to the seventh ordinary panel are also defeated, resulting in three stages. It is promoted at once and reaches the 8th normal panel, and it is composed of presentation contents that can be progressed one by one from the 8th normal panel to the 10th normal panel, and the number of stages can be promoted one by one ((1) See FIG. 45 (D)).

  The promotion scenario 5 is the same as the promotion scenario 1 from the first ordinary panel to the fifth ordinary panel, but when the fifth ordinary panel is defeated, the sixth ordinary panel to the ninth ordinary panel are also defeated, resulting in four stages. It is comprised by the presentation content which can be promoted at a stretch and reach | attain the 10th normal panel (refer FIG. 45 (E)).

  As described above, there are various promotion scenarios when advancing the normal section. Then, it is determined by the promotion scenario determination in which promotion scenario the challenge presentation proceeds in the normal section. The promotion scenario determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 at the start of the special figure change effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the promotion scenario determination based on the final panel of the challenge effect. Then, based on the final panel of the challenge effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, for example, promotion scenario determination such that the selection rate of the promotion scenario determination table shown in FIG. 45 (F) is obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 45F, the promotion scenario 5 can be selected only when the final panel is the fourth special panel and the third special panel. Therefore, when the challenge effect is advanced in the promotion scenario 5, it is determined that the fourth special panel or the third special panel can be advanced. In other words, the development of Victory production or development production A is finalized. Furthermore, the fourth special panel is selected with higher probability than the third special panel. Therefore, the player can expect the development to the Victory presentation when the challenge presentation proceeds in the promotion scenario 5.

  Further, the promotion scenario 4 can be selected only when the final panel is the fourth special panel to the second special panel. Therefore, when the challenge effect is advanced in the promotion scenario 4, it is determined that any of the fourth special panel to the second special panel can be advanced. In other words, the development to Victory presentation, Development presentation A, or Development presentation B is finalized. Furthermore, the third special panel is selected with higher probability than the fourth special panel and the second special panel. Therefore, the player can expect the development to the development presentation A when the challenge presentation proceeds in the promotion scenario 4.

  Furthermore, promotion scenario 3 can be selected only when the final panel is a special panel. Therefore, when the challenge effect progresses in the promotion scenario 3, it is determined that any of the fourth special panel to the first special panel can be advanced. In other words, the development to Victory presentation, Development presentation A, Development presentation B, or Development presentation C is finalized. Furthermore, the second special panel is selected with higher probability than the fourth special panel, the third special panel, and the first special panel. Therefore, the player can expect the development to the development presentation B when the challenge presentation proceeds in the promotion scenario 3.

  Furthermore, promotion scenario 2 can be selected except when the final panel is the eighth normal panel. Therefore, when the challenge effect in the promotion scenario 2 progresses, it is determined that the progress can be made to at least the ninth normal panel or more. Although promotion scenario 2 is selected with high probability in the case where the final panel is the normal panel rather than the special panel, since it is possible to select even in the case of the special panel, the hope to progress to the special panel remains.

  Furthermore, promotion scenario 1 can be selected whether the final panel is any panel. Although promotion scenario 1 is selected with high probability in the case where the final panel is the normal panel rather than the special panel, since it is possible to select even in the case of the special panel, the hope to progress to the special panel remains.

  Note that although promotion scenario 1 to promotion scenario 5 are associated with the promotion scenario from the first normal panel to the tenth normal panel in the normal section, the final panel is the eighth normal panel, the ninth normal panel, or If it is determined to be any of the tenth normal panels, the challenge effect is restricted so that it can only progress to the determined normal panels. Also, there is only one promotion scenario in the special section. Specifically, the special section is composed of effect contents in which the number of stages is promoted one by one by always defeating the special panel one by one.

  In the following, the individual promotion methods constituting each promotion scenario are referred to as "promotion patterns". For example, as a promotion pattern, a "first normal pattern" in which one normal panel is broken by breaking one panel and a "second normal pattern" in which two normal panels are broken by breaking two normal panels There are a "third normal pattern" in which three normal panels are promoted by breaking three panels, and a "fourth normal pattern" in which four normal panels are promoted by breaking four panels. Further, as the promotion pattern, there is a "first special pattern" in which the first special panel is broken by one to reach the second special panel and the number of stages is promoted by one, and a second special panel is broken by one The "second special pattern" to reach the special panel and the number of stages is promoted to one, and the "third special pattern to break the third special panel and reach the fourth special panel and promote the number of stages one" ", There is.

  In the first embodiment, an operation effective period in which a plurality of operations of the normal effect button 40k are effective occurs in a predetermined period of the challenge effect. This operation effective period is a period in which the number of stages can be promoted by defeating the panel. Then, every time the normal effect button 40k is operated in this operation effective period, promotion determination as to whether or not the panel is broken and the number of stages is promoted is performed. If it is determined that "promotion" is made in this promotion determination, the panel is broken based on the promotion scenario and the number of stages is promoted.

  The promotion determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 at the start of the special image change effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the promotion determination based on the final panel of the challenge effect and the promotion pattern in the case of promotion at that time. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 is promoted to, for example, the promotion rate of the promotion determination table shown in FIG. Make a decision.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, although the first promotion pattern may occur regardless of the final panel, the final panel is the fourth special panel> the third special panel> the second special panel> the first Special panel> 10th regular panel> 9th regular panel = eighth regular panel In the order of the promotion rate according to the first promotion pattern is high. Therefore, even if the panel is usually defeated one by one and the number of stages is promoted one by one, it becomes easy to reach the final panel which can have an expectation for a jackpot as its progress becomes smooth.

  Also, except when the final panel is the eighth normal panel, the second promotion pattern may occur, but the final panel is the fourth special panel> the third special panel> the second special panel> the first special panel> the tenth normal The promotion rate according to the second promotion pattern is high in the order of panel> 9th normal panel = eighth normal panel. Therefore, even if two normal panels are defeated together and the number of stages is promoted to two at a stretch, the smoother the promotion, the easier it is to reach the final panel which can have an expectation for a jackpot.

  Furthermore, if the final panel is any special panel, the third promotion pattern may occur, but the final panel is the fourth special panel> third special panel> second special panel> first special panel in the order 3 Promotion rate related to the promotion pattern is high. Therefore, even if three normal panels are defeated at once, the number of stages is immediately promoted to three, and even if the execution of development rendition or Victory rendition is determined, the smoother the promotion is, the more an expectation for the jackpot is It will be easier to reach the final panel you can hold.

  In addition, when the final panel is the fourth special panel, the third special panel, and the second special panel, the first special panel can be defeated to reach the second special panel, but the reaching panel is the fourth special panel> The promotion rate in this case is high in the order of 3rd special panel> 2nd special panel. Therefore, even in the special section, the first special panel is defeated to reach the second special panel, and even if the execution of the development effect B, the development effect A, or the Victory effect is determined, the first special panel is smoothly broken. The better it is, the easier it will be to reach the final panel where you can have an expectation for the jackpot.

  In the first embodiment, how to break the panel when defeating the panel in the challenge production, in other words, the performance mode when the number of stages is promoted, is different from the standard normal mode and the normal mode. Special aspects are provided. And it is determined by a promotion production mode judgment whether it is made to promote in any mode.

  The promotion effect mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when the normal effect button 40k is pressed and it is determined that the promotion determination is “promotion”. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the promotion effect mode based on the final panel of the challenge effect. Then, based on the final panel of the challenge effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs promotion effect mode determination so that the selection rate of the promotion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 46 (B), for example.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (B), the final panel is the fourth special panel> third special panel> second special panel> first special panel> tenth ordinary panel> ninth ordinary panel = eighth ordinary panel There is a high probability that the special aspect is selected. Thus, it is easier to reach the final panel where you can expect big wins if promotion is done in a special way. Although details will be described later, the size and number of broken panel fragments and the time from when the panel is displayed to the next panel are different in the normal mode and the special mode. Specifically, in the special mode, the time from the breaking to the display of the next panel is short, and the size of the broken panel fragments is smaller and the number is larger.

  Next, the challenge presentation and the presentation having relevance to the challenge presentation will be described using a specific example. First, the chance presentation which is executed before the challenge presentation and can derive the challenge presentation will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), when reach is established, N reach is entered, but in N reach, chance presentation is executed which suggests that there is a possibility of entering a challenge effect. That is, as the N reach, chance presentation may be performed in addition to the N reach described in FIG.

  When the chance effect is started, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), a background image dedicated to the chance effect (hereinafter referred to as “chance effect background image G116”) as a background image displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Switch to Further, when switching to the background image for chance effect G116, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reached reach are reduced and moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a. Furthermore, it is indicated that the game is lost if it is stopped and displayed in relation to the challenge effect suggesting pattern G40 suggesting the execution of the challenge effect and the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting reach in a superimposed manner on the background image G116 for chance effect. The inside effect pattern EZ2 of the contents to become appears.

  In FIG. 47B, the middle effect pattern EZ2 is configured by “4”, because this is because the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach are “5”. Therefore, the numbers constituting the middle effect pattern EZ2 displayed in the chance effect are different from the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach.

  The challenge effect indication pattern G40 and the effect pattern EZ2 face each other at a predetermined distance on a plane orthogonal to the vertical direction, and in that state, along the upper and lower direction passing through the middle between the challenge effect indication pattern G40 and the middle effect pattern EZ2. It seems to rotate on the long axis as a rotation axis. In this manner, by causing the challenge effect suggestion pattern G40 and the effect pattern EZ2 to appear and rotate together, it is suggested whether the display effect of the challenge effect is developed or stop display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a loss is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the rotation of the challenge effect suggestion pattern G40 and the middle effect pattern EZ2 is stopped, and they are pressed against each other around the center of the display unit 50a to make a skirmish. Here, as shown in FIG. 47 (D-1), it is determined that the special figure fluctuation is N loss fluctuation, and the middle effect pattern EZ2 wins, as in the other effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 of the display unit 50a. At the center, it is slightly vibrated up and down, and it temporarily stops and switches to the first normal background image G111. Subsequently, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode showing a loss as in FIG. 20 (D) is performed. On the other hand, when the challenge effect develops and the special figure fluctuation continues, as shown in FIG. 47 (C-2), the challenge effect suggested pattern G40 wins, and the display unit 50a is similar to the middle effect pattern EZ2. While being slightly vibrated up and down at the center of and temporarily stopping, the display is switched to a background image for challenge effect G117. It has suggested that challenge production is performed by a temporary production stop being suggested by the challenge production suggestion pattern G40. In addition, it is determined that the chance effect is to be executed at a predetermined probability (for example, 25%) in the N reach type determination at the start of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation pattern is N number fluctuation. Do. When it is not determined that the chance effect is to be executed in the N reach type determination, the N reach as described in FIG. 19 described above is performed.

  Immediately after the challenge effect indication pattern G40 is temporarily stopped, it develops into a challenge effect. When developing into a challenge effect, first, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), a first special panel image G31 indicating the execution of the development effect which is a basic goal of the challenge effect is displayed largely at the center of the display unit 50a. Be done. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), a plurality of panels are traced back from the first special panel image G31 toward the first normal panel image G21 indicating aiming for the development effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 48C, the first normal panel image G20 is displayed.

  The display of the first normal panel image G20 shown in FIG. 48C can be positioned as a substantial start point as an effect of challenge effects that can be advanced stepwise. After the display of the first normal panel image G21, the operation effective period in which the operation of the normal effect button 40k becomes effective occurs, and the promotion effect of breaking the above-mentioned panel and promoting the number of stages becomes executable. Therefore, the portion up to the display of the first normal panel image G21 of the challenge effect shown in FIG. 48 constitutes an introductory portion of the challenge effect, and thereafter can be said to constitute the main part of the challenge effect. In the following, the main part of the challenge effect is also referred to as "stepwise progression effect".

  As soon as the first normal panel image G21 is displayed, the process proceeds to a staged progression effect, and as shown in FIG. 48 (D), a normal effect button 40k in the staged progression effect is displayed on the lower right portion of the display unit 50a. A specific operation prompting image G41 prompting the user to perform the operation is displayed. The specific operation promoting image G41 represents the normal effect button 40k. Hereinafter, displaying the specific operation promoting image G41 is also referred to as "specific operation promoting effect". The specific operation promotion effect continues until the stepwise progress effect ends. While the specific operation promoting effect is being performed, the normal effect button 40k constituting the specific operation promoting image G41 repeats falling and rising at a constant rhythm, which implies that the continuous hitting operation is effective. In addition, a stepwise progress effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Then, the specific operation effective period is set from the start to the end of the stepwise progression effect, and the specific operation promotion effect is also executed from the start to the end of the stepwise progress effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), it is assumed that the normal effect button 40k is operated while the first normal panel image G21 is displayed. Here, when it is determined not to be promoted in the promotion determination, as shown in FIG. 49 (B-1), an impact is applied to break down the first normal panel image G21 on the first normal panel image G21. An effect image (hereinafter referred to as "impact image G42") representing that the image could not be broken is displayed for a moment, and as shown in FIG. 49 (C-1), the impact image G42 disappears. On the other hand, if it is determined to be promoted by the promotion determination, as shown in FIG. 49 (B-2), after the first normal panel image G21 is broken and shattered and fragments of the first normal panel image G21 are scattered As shown in FIG. 49C-2, the panel of the next stage corresponding to the promotion scenario (the second normal panel image G22 in FIG. 49C-2) is displayed, and the number of stages is promoted by one. Do.

  In FIG. 49, the first normal panel image G21 is shattered because it is promoted when the first normal panel image G21 is displayed, but the effect configuration when promoted is the challenge effect panel images G21 to G34. (Except for the fourth special panel image G34), when promoted, the challenge effect panel images G21 to G34 (except for the fourth special panel image G34) displayed when promoted are shattered . The video in which the challenge effect panel images G21 to G34 (excluding the fourth special panel image G34) are shattered is referred to as "promotion success effect" because it indicates that the promotion is successful. On the other hand, since the display of the impact image G42 implies that the promotion has failed, it is determined that "promotion failure".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50A, it is assumed that the normal effect button 40k is operated while the fourth normal panel image G24 is displayed. Here, when it is determined not to be promoted in the promotion determination, as shown in FIG. 50 (B-1), an impact image G42 is displayed momentarily on the fourth normal panel image G24, and FIG. 50 (C-1) As shown in), the impact image G42 disappears. On the other hand, if it is determined in the promotion determination that the promotion scenario here is promotion scenario 4, as shown in FIG. 50 (B-2), the fourth normal panel image G23 is defeated and shattered And fragments of the fourth normal panel are scattered, as shown in FIG. 50 (C-2), the eighth normal panel image G28 of the next stage corresponding to the current stage number and promotion scenario 4 is displayed. , The number of stages to be promoted in four stages.

  As described above, the promotion effect mode at the time of promotion includes the normal mode and the special mode. The promotion effect mode shown in FIG. 49 (B-1) and FIG. 50 (B-1) is a normal mode. In the special mode promotion effect, fragments of the panels shown in FIG. 49 (B-1) and FIG. 50 (B-1) become smaller and more numerous. Also, in the special mode, compared to the normal mode, the time from the destruction of the panel to the appearance of the next panel is shorter. For example, in the case of the special mode, the time from the destruction of a panel to the appearance of the next panel is halved compared to the case of the normal mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51A, it is assumed that the eighth normal panel image G28 is displayed and it is time to end the challenge effect when the challenge effect is progressing to the eighth stage. Here, assuming that the final panel relating to the challenge effect is the eighth normal panel, and the special figure variation pattern is a challenge gasse variation variation, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a loss Temporary stop display is performed, and as shown in FIG. 51 (C), stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a loss is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), it is assumed that the first special panel image G31 is displayed, and when the challenge effect is progressing to the 11th stage, the time when the challenge effect ends is reached. Assuming that the final panel pertaining to the challenge presentation is the first special panel, and the special map variation pattern is the development with SP reach variation, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the development presentation that suggests the development to the development presentation The suggested image G50 is displayed to develop into a development effect.

  Next, when the development effect is started, as shown in FIG. 52C, an image (development effect type image) representing the type of the development effect is displayed on the display unit 50a. The development effect type image includes a development effect A image G51 representing the development effect A, a development effect B image G52 representing the development effect B, and a development effect C image G53 representing the development effect C.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), a cursor image G54 representing a selection target is displayed. The cursor image G54 is configured of a frame surrounding the outer edges of the images G51 to 53. The cursor image G54 encloses any of the images G51 to G53. One of the images G51 to G53 surrounded by the cursor image G54 is a selection target.

  As soon as the cursor image G54 is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 53 (A) to 53 (C), the objects to be enclosed are switched one after another while being rotated in the circumferential direction. That is, the objects to be selected are switched one after another. In this way, the player is told which type of development effect is to be determined by sequentially switching the selection targets.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses while sequentially switching objects surrounded by the cursor image G54, the process finally stops at any of the images G51 to G53. One of the images G51 to G53 enclosed when the cursor image G54 is stopped represents the type of the development effect being executed. Then, after this, the main part of the development effect of the type according to the stopped images G51 to G53 is developed.

  As described above, when the development effect is executed via the challenge effect regardless of the type, the cursor image G54 switches the objects to be enclosed one after another for a predetermined time, An effect of stopping at the image G51 to the image G53 is performed. This effect can be positioned as an introductory part of the development effect.

  Further, it is assumed that the final panel relating to the challenge effect is the fourth special panel, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is the special jackpot fluctuation. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the first special panel image G31 is displayed and the challenge effect is progressing to the tenth stage, the normal effect button 40k is operated and the promotion determination is promoted It is assumed that it is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), the first special panel image G31 is destroyed, and as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the second special panel image G32 is displayed.

  After that, when the number of stages is promoted in the challenge effect and the fourth special panel image G34 is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (D), when the challenge effect ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), A Victory presentation suggestion image G60 suggesting the development to the Victory presentation is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 55 (B), it switches to a background image dedicated to the Victory presentation (hereinafter, "Victory presentation background image G119").

  In the case where the final panel related to the challenge presentation is the second special panel or the third special panel and the development presentation B or the development presentation A is executed after the challenge presentation, as in the case of the Victory presentation, (2) From the state in which the special panel image G32 or the third special panel image G33 is displayed, a development image B or a suggested image indicating development to a development effect A is displayed, and a background image dedicated to the development effect B, Alternatively, it switches to a background image dedicated to the development effect A.

  In this case, in the introduction part of the development effect B or the development effect A, the effect that the cursor image G54 as shown in FIG. 53 and the images G51 to 53 are displayed is not performed. Instead, in a time zone corresponding to this effect, a predetermined effect to be connected to the development effect B or the main part of the development effect A is appropriately performed.

  Further, even when the final panel relating to the challenge effect is the first special panel, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is the development-present SP reach fluctuation, for example, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the eighth normal panel image G28 Is displayed, and it is assumed that it is time to finish the challenge presentation when the challenge presentation is progressing to the eighth stage. In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), after the first special panel image G31 is displayed for a moment as in a straight line, a development effect suggestion image G50 is displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (C). . This is an example of the case where the challenge effect is ended without reaching the final panel, but when the challenge effect is ended without reaching the final panel, the final period is near the end of the challenge effect. A panel is inserted.

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120.

  In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs an input process (S4101). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates normal effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the normal effect button detection sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates special effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the special effect button detection sensor 41a.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 emits the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4207) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image. Is output to the sub drive substrate 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

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

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 10 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120.

  In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a received command analysis process of analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described later.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the voice control process, the creation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the voice control circuit 161 on the basis of the effect contents and the like indicated by the special view fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124. Output is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect content and the like indicated by the special view variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs operation valid period control processing (S4204). In the operation effective period control process, for example, an operation effective period for the operation of the normal effect button 40k or the operation of the special effect button 41k related to the operation effect is generated based on the effect content of the special view fluctuation effect described later. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs processing to end the effective period when the effective period of the effective period has elapsed and the effective period has expired or when the operation of the effect buttons 40k, 41k, etc. is performed.

[Receive command analysis process]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 to 60. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (a first start winning command or a second start winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receives a start winning command. It is judged whether it stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command is not received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning processing in accordance with the game ball winning in the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute pre-reading effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree. The pre-read effect includes, in addition to the hold change notice display for carrying out the hold play in the special mode, continuous notice play and the like which are mutually associated over a plurality of continuous variable symbol displays of the special symbol. When it is determined to execute these pre-reading effects, the pre-reading effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  When the prefetching effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 performs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and pre-reading effect by the image is performed on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the sound according to the contents of the pre-reading effect indicated by the pre-reading effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the pre-reading effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. A voice is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (pre-playing effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light through the sub drive substrate 162 (pre-reading effect by light emission is executed). It is possible to operate 55k (perform pre-reading effect by operation).

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol designating command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the symbol designating command is received (YES in S4303), the symbol designating command is displayed in the RAM 124 for effect It is stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126 (step S4304).

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure change start command in the special figure change start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124 in the special figure change effect start process. Then, based on the content (type of big hit symbol, lost special view) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command, the stop effect design is determined A stop symbol pattern determination table for performing stop symbol determination is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the type of stop symbol and the special view fluctuation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, values of stop symbol pattern determination random numbers (stop symbol pattern determination values) are distributed to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to obtain a predetermined distribution ratio (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table, determines the stop effect symbols, and determines the data representing the determined stop effect symbols. It is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a reach non-reach fluctuation, a combination of the rendering symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called "barbed eye". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach presence lost fluctuation, with the left production design EZ1 and the right production design EZ3 in the same type, in the middle production design EZ2 become different types from them production pattern EZ1 ~ EZ3, A combination of small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is big hit fluctuation, the combination of production design EZ1-EZ3 and small design KZ1-KZ3 is selected so that it becomes so-called "Zoro eyes" according to the production mode and the kind of big hit design. .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the effect contents of the special figure fluctuation effect based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. If the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP reach fluctuation, SP reach type determination is performed based on the above-mentioned SP reach type determination table. In the SP reach type determination table, for example, the value (SP reach type determination value) of the SP reach type determination random number is assigned to the SP reach type so that the selection rate shown in FIG. 41A is obtained. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a value indicated by the SP reach type determination random number counter as an SP reach type determination random number, and performs SP reach type determination based on the acquired SP reach type determination random number. In the SP reach type determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired SP reach type determination random number with the SP reach type determination table, determines the SP reach type, and produces data representing the determined SP reach type. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124.

  In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is the development presence SP reach fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the development effect type determination based on the above-mentioned development effect type determination table. The development effect type determination table is associated with the SP reach type, as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Then, in each development effect type determination table, for example, the value (development effect type determination value) of the development effect type determination random number is assigned to the development effect type so that the selection rate shown in FIG. . Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the development effect type determination table associated with the SP reach type obtained from the result of the SP reach type determination. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the development effect type determination random number counter as the development effect type determination random number, and performs the development effect type determination based on the acquired development effect type determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired development effect type determination random number with the selected development effect type determination table in the development effect type determination, determines the development effect type, and represents the determined development effect type Are set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124.

  Furthermore, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a special jackpot fluctuation, an evolutionary SP reach fluctuation, or a challenge gasse fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the final panel according to the challenge effect based on the above-mentioned final panel determination table. I do. The final panel determination table, as shown in FIG. 44, is associated with the development destination after the challenge effect. Then, in each final panel determination table, for example, the value (final panel determination value) of the final panel determination random number is assigned to the final panel so that the selection rate shown in FIG. 44 is obtained. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the final panel determination table associated with the development effect type or the special view fluctuation pattern obtained from the result of the development effect type determination. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a value indicated by the final panel determination random number counter as a final panel determination random number, and performs final panel determination based on the acquired final panel determination random number. In the final panel determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired final panel determination random number with the selected final panel determination table, determines the final panel, and displays data representing the determined final panel in the effect RAM 124. Set in a predetermined area.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the promotion scenario determination related to the challenge effect based on the above-described promotion scenario determination table. The promotion scenario determination table is associated with the final panel, as shown in FIG. 45 (F). Then, in each promotion scenario determination table, for example, the value of the promotion scenario determination random number (promotion scenario determination value) is assigned to the promotion scenario so that the selection rate shown in FIG. 45 (F) is obtained. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the promotion scenario determination table associated with the final panel obtained from the final panel determination result. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a value indicated by the promotion scenario determination random number counter as a promotion scenario determination random number, and performs promotion scenario determination based on the acquired promotion scenario determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired promotion scenario determination random number with the selected promotion scenario determination table in the promotion scenario determination, determines the promotion scenario, and displays data representing the determined promotion scenario in the production RAM 124. Set in a predetermined area.

  Then, based on the determination results such as the above-described SP reach type determination, the development effect type determination, the final panel determination, and the promotion scenario determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special view change effect representing the effect contents of the special view change effect. The start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. In addition, the data structure of a special figure change production start command may be set suitably, without being limited. The contents of the special figure variation production may be integrated into one special figure variation production start command. In addition, a plurality of commands representing the contents of various effects constituting the special view change effects such as the SP reach, the development effect, the final panel, and the promotion scenario may be set as the special view change start command.

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

  When the special view variation production start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined command from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the special view variation effect based on the image is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special view change effect content indicated by the special view change effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the special view change effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. In response to this, the voice is output from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (A special figure variation effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the sub drive substrate 162 (a special figure by light emission The variation effect is executed), and the board movable body 55k is operated (the special figure variation effect by the operation is executed).

  In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the special view change stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special view change stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 does not receive the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), it proceeds to step S4309, while if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), the special figure fluctuation Special figure fluctuation production end processing (S4308) is performed to end the effect (stop the fluctuation display of the production symbol and perform the stop display).

  The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special view change stop command in the special view change production end process, and based on the analysis result, ends the special view change production appropriately (description symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the small symbol KZ1 A special view fluctuation presentation end command for stopping the fluctuation display of ~ KZ3) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure change production end command, it ends the special figure change production under execution (stops the effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and the small designs KZ1 to KZ3 during change).

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the big hit opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the big hit opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the jackpot opening command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311. If the jackpot opening command has been received (YES in S4309), the jackpot game opening is started. The accompanying jackpot opening effect start process is performed (S4310). In the big hit opening production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the big hit opening command, and based on the analysis result, whether or not to execute the big hit opening production according to the big hit game opening to be executed from now on If it judges and executes, select the contents of the big hit opening production (big hit opening production pattern), and start the big hit opening production start command for starting the big hit opening production with the selected big hit opening production pattern of the production RAM 124 Set in the output buffer.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a round number designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether a round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313. On the other hand, if the round number designation command has been received (YES in S4311), a round effect start process is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4312). In the round effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command and determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started from now, and if it is to be executed, the round effect The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the jackpot ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command has not been received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316, while if the jackpot ending command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot ending effect start processing associated with the start of the jackpot ending S4314), and effect mode setting processing (S4315) is performed.

  The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the big hit ending command in the big hit ending production start process, determines whether or not to execute the big hit ending production according to the big hit game ending to be executed from now on, and executes it. If the jackpot ending effect presentation contents (jackpot ending effect pattern) is selected, a jackpot ending effect start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Moreover, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a process of setting the effect mode after the big hit game based on the analysis result of the big hit ending command in the production mode setting process, specifically, the big hit symbol indicated by the big hit ending command Process to control the mode).

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

  Also, for the effect control microcomputer 121, if the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, jackpot symbol E, or jackpot symbol F, high probability high base gaming state, or low probability high base It is difficult to determine which of the gaming states it is, or to set a time reduction effect mode in which it is impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the effect mode flag indicating the time-saving effect mode to the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124 and outputs the time-saving effect mode start command indicating the setting of the time-saving effect mode to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 Set to When the time reduction effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 ends the ending at the timing. , The background image G130 for short time is displayed as a background image, and the BGM for short time is output as BGM.

  In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether a game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the gaming state command has not been received (NO in S4316), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4318, while if the gaming state command has been received (YES in S4316), the gaming state command is analyzed and The game state setting process for specifying the game state represented by the game state command and setting the game state is performed (S4317).

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

  In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4318), the reception command analysis process is finished, while if the customer waiting command is received (YES in S4318), the customer waiting effect waiting process (S4319), and the received command analysis process is ended.

  In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 waits for a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds for waiting time for customer waiting effect) until the customer waiting effect is started after stop display of the effect pattern is performed. Set to timer. The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the standby time has elapsed. If it is determined that the standby time has elapsed, the customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect is displayed as the effect RAM 124 Set in the output buffer of

  Further, when the challenge effect is executed in the operation effective period control process (S4204), the effect control microcomputer 121 appropriately performs the specific operation effective period according to the elapsed time since the special figure fluctuation effect is started. generate. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs processing to end the specific operation valid period when the valid period of the specific operation valid period has elapsed and the specific operation valid period has expired.

  Further, when the normal effect button switch data is created in the specific operation effective period, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the promotion determination related to the challenge effect based on the above-described promotion determination table. The promotion determination table is associated with the final panel and the promotion pattern in the case of promotion, as shown in FIG. Then, in each promotion determination table, for example, the value (promotion determination value) for the promotion determination random number is assigned to “promote” so as to be the promotion rate shown in FIG. 46 (A). Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the final panel obtained from the result of the final panel determination, and the promotion determination table associated with the promotion scenario and the promotion pattern derived from the current number of stages. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a value indicated by the promotion determination random number counter as a promotion determination random number, and performs promotion determination based on the acquired promotion determination random number. In the promotion determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired promotion determination random number with the selected promotion determination table in the promotion determination, determines whether to promote or not, and promotes the number of stages to be promoted from the current number of stages. Are set in a predetermined region of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize the current stage based on this data. When it is determined that the challenge effect is to be executed in the above-described challenge effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets “1” as data representing a new number of stages.

  If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to be promoted in the promotion determination, it performs the promotion effect mode determination related to the challenge effect based on the above-described promotion effect mode determination table. The promotion effect mode determination table is associated with the final panel, as shown in FIG. 46 (B). Then, in each promotion effect mode determination table, for example, the value (promotion effect mode determination value) of the promotion effect mode determination random number is assigned to the promotion mode so that the selection rate shown in FIG. 46 (B) is obtained. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the promotion effect mode determination table associated with the final panel obtained from the result of the final panel determination. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the promotion effect mode determination random number counter as the promotion effect mode determination random number, and performs the promotion effect mode determination based on the acquired promotion effect mode determination random numbers. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired promotion effect mode determination random number with the selected promotion effect mode determination table in the promotion effect mode determination, determines the promotion mode, and produces data representing the determined promotion mode. While setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 124, a promotion effect start command representing an effect mode of promotion is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  When the promotion effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and a promotion effect based on the image is performed on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the development rendition C, the development rendition B, the development rendition A, and the Victory rendition after the challenge rendition which can be advanced step by step. If it reaches to the 1st special panel which suggests the execution of the development production by the challenge production, the development production with high jackpot expectation degree can be executed, and if it reaches the 4th special panel whose number of stages is higher than the 1st special panel, Victory production with a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the development production is executed. And when the production | presentation aspect at the time of the promotion in a challenge production | presentation is a special aspect, possibility of reaching | attaining a 4th special panel beyond a 1st special panel is high. Therefore, the game interest is improved, and the degree of attention to the challenge effect can be increased.

  In addition, since the special aspect is associated with the presentation aspect when the number of stages is promoted, specifically, how to split the panel associated with the promotion and the time until the next panel appears, the challenge presentation In addition to focusing on the scene of whether or not to promote important in, it is possible to improve the stage effect effect of the challenge production effectively by making it work well.

  Furthermore, when development rendition C with relatively low jackpot expectation is executed in the development rendition, the challenge direction will not exceed the first special panel, but development rendition A with relatively high jackpot expectation is Even when executed, the first special panel is exceeded, and the Victory effect of the jackpot decision is not determined. Therefore, when the first special panel is exceeded, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement while giving a sense of security.

  In addition, the promotion scenario changes the possibility of exceeding the first special panel. Therefore, even if promotion of the number of stages tends to be difficult during execution of the challenge effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for exceeding the first special panel. In addition, since the player can usually promote the number of stages by operating the effect button 40k, the player can experience the promotion of the number of stages.

7. Modified Example The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present invention can be changed as follows. Hereinafter, modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, that is, other embodiments will be described.

  The specific effect contents such as the challenge effect and the chance effect described above are merely examples, and may be appropriately changed without limitation. For example, as described above, the presentation content of the challenge presentation (specific presentation) in which the presentation content can be advanced step by step is not limited to the content that breaks through a plurality of panels and proceeds. As described above, for example, the energy may be stored toward the maximum value of the gauge with a gauge having a plurality of graduations, as the effect contents of the effects that can be advanced stepwise. Also, multiple enemies may appear, and the enemy may be defeated until the enemy disappears. In the case of the former, as in the first embodiment, the effect content proceeds in the increasing direction. On the other hand, in the latter case, contrary to the case of the first embodiment, the contents of the effect progress in the decreasing direction.

  In addition to being able to progress in stages, such as defeating the above-mentioned panel, storing energy, and defeating the enemy, in addition to the progress mode being spaced and flying, the content of the effect is a fire on the squib. It includes things such as the content that the fuse line burns and the content that the car travels the road, etc., in which the progress mode is continuous without intervals. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 or in place of the image display device 50, effects that can be advanced stepwise may be performed using the speaker 52 or the board movable device 55.

  Moreover, you may perform challenge production | presentation or chance production | presentation before reach is realized. For example, it is possible to execute the chance production before the reach and change the content of the chance production to the content whether the challenge production can be executed or not, and the reach is established when the execution of the challenge production is determined You may Alternatively, the challenge effect may be made executable before reaching, and the reach effect may be established when the challenge effect is finished and the development effect or the Victory effect is decided when the special effect panel is reached.

  Also, the development effect may be executable without passing through the challenge effect. For example, after N reach, it may be possible to develop directly into the development effect. In this case, when the development effect is executed via the challenge effect, the development effect A may be executed with a higher probability than in the case where the development effect is not executed via the challenge effect. Further, when the development effect is executed via the challenge effect, the development effect A may be executed with a lower probability than when the development effect is executed without the challenge effect. Alternatively, the development effect A may be executed with the same probability in the case where the development effect is executed via the challenge effect and the case where the development effect is executed not via the challenge effect. Also, L reach may be executed instead of SP reach after the development effect.

  Furthermore, in the challenge effect, there is no promotion unless the normal effect button 40k is operated, but the promotion may be enabled even when the normal effect button 40k is not performed. This may occur either when the specific operation effective period occurs in the challenge effect and the normal effect button 40k is operated and promoted, or when the normal effect button 40k is not operated but the promotion is performed. In the first place, the special operation effective period does not occur, and the normal effect button 40k may not be operated and may be promoted.

  Moreover, although the time of the specific operation effective period in challenge production is one type, you may make it have multiple types. In this case, for example, the possibility of exceeding the predetermined panel such as the first special panel increases with the length of the specific operation effective period, and the possibility of exceeding the predetermined panel such as the first special panel differs depending on the time. You may do so.

  Furthermore, although the continuous hitting operation of the effect button 40k is usually possible between the specific operation validation, instead of or in addition to this, a so-called "long press" may be enabled. In the case of the long press, the execution frequency of the promotion determination may be set to one type of predetermined interval. Further, the promotion determination may be made irregularly by lottery or the like. Furthermore, the time interval until the next determination can be selected from a plurality of time intervals based on the final panel etc., and as the time interval becomes shorter, the possibility of exceeding the predetermined panel such as the first special panel is high. The possibility of exceeding a predetermined panel such as the first special panel may differ depending on the time interval.

  In addition, although the order of the panels constituting the promotion scenario is set in advance, the order and types of panels included in the promotion scenario may be changed as appropriate. In addition, even when the challenge effect is finished on any of the normal panels, the Victory effect, the development effect A, the development effect B, and the development effect C may be performed. Furthermore, when the challenge effect is finished on the normal panel, the special effect may not develop, for example, it may be developed to reach effect having a lower jackpot expectation degree than L reach.

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

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when it is determined to a specific jackpot symbol type, the game proceeds with a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting condition of the high probability state may be changed. For example, the second big winning device which can be opened and closed separately from the big winning device 14D and can enter the gaming ball at the opening time is provided at a position where the gaming ball of the gaming area 6 can reach, When a game ball that has opened the second big winning device and entered the second big winning device in a predetermined round game passes a specific area provided downstream thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big hit game May be set.

  In this case, for example, a specific big hit symbol (a big hit symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens an easy-to-enter time (for example, 29.5 seconds) and the second big winning device enters It is possible to provide a non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Further, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the game ball that has won the second big winning device can pass, and a sorting apparatus is provided which distributes the gaming ball to the specific area and the non-specific area. And, the opening time of the second big winning device is the same, but with the combination of the opening mode of the second big winning device and the operation mode of the sorting device, the jackpot symbol and the high probability state are easy to set the high probability state It is also possible to provide a jackpot design that is difficult to set.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game) effect control board 120 Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates as in the case of FIG. In this case, the image control substrate 140 may be included in the one substrate or may be provided separately from the one substrate.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball and ball gaming machines such as arrange ball machines and ball ball machines and so forth, or torso type gaming machines (so-called "slot machines").

8. Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Embodiment for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the invention A, names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the invention described above and 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 A6.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
It is possible to set an advantageous gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
It is a gaming machine provided with effect execution means (such as the effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing effects,
The effect executing means is
After the specific effects (challenge effects) that can be advanced step by step, the first indication effects (development effects), and the second indication effects that indicate that the possibility to be in the advantageous gaming state is higher than the first indication effect (Victory production) can be performed,
It is possible to execute the first suggested effect when the predetermined number of steps (the eleventh step) is reached in the specific effect,
The second suggestion effect can be executed when the predetermined stage number is exceeded in the specific effect,
There are at least a first mode (normal mode) and a second mode (special mode) in the rendering aspect of the specific effect,
The method is characterized in that the number of steps exceeds the predetermined number with a high probability when the specific effect is performed in the second mode than when the specific effect is performed in the first mode.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
The normal mode and the special mode are characterized in that they are associated with the contents of an effect when the specific effect progresses stepwise.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention A2,
A low first suggestion effect (development effect C) and a high first suggestion effect that suggests that the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be set than the low first suggestion effect. There are development direction A, development direction B, etc.),
The effect executing means is characterized in that the high first suggestive effect can be executed when the number of predetermined steps is exceeded in the specific effect.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... game board 11 ... 1st starting opening 11a ... 1st starting opening sensor 12 ... 2nd starting opening 12a ... 2nd starting opening sensor 14 ... large winning opening 14a ... large winning opening sensor 40 ... normal effect Button device 40a: Normal effect button detection switch 40k: Normal effect button 50: Image display device 50a: Display unit 52: Speaker 53: Frame lamp 100: Game control board 101: Game control microcomputer 120: Effect control board 121: Effect control Microcomputer 140 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can be put into a special gaming state advantageous to the player by variably displaying identification information and stopping display with specific identification information.
Equipped with means for performing presentation,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests that the special game state may be executed,
Before the special rendition, it is possible to execute a progress rendition that can be advanced step by step,
The special effects include a plurality of types including a first special effect and a second special effect that suggests that the special gaming state is more likely than the first special effect.
The first special effect can be executed when the predetermined number of steps has been reached in the progress effect,
The second special effect can be performed when the predetermined number of stages is exceeded in the progress effect,
The presentation aspect of the progression presentation includes at least a first presentation aspect and a second presentation aspect that suggests that the possibility of exceeding the predetermined number of stages is higher than that of the first presentation aspect. Gaming machine.