JP2019146758A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest of a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine PY1 may perform a round performance (suggestion display) using a display unit 50a during execution of a big winning game. When performing the round performance, a first round performance (ordinary suggestion display) that suggests execution of the big winning game may be executed and a third round performance (special suggestion display) that suggests execution of the big winning game by holding continuation may be executed, on the basis of the result of a read-ahead determination. When the third round performance is executed, the same display as that of the third round performance may be performed even during execution of the big winning game by the holding continuation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on the acquired determination information, and a special game (a jackpot game) can be executed based on the determination result. The player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls at the special prize opening in a special game round game.

  In addition, various effects based on the determination result of the determination information are performed along with the special game. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, during the special game, when the determination information for winning the jackpot is already acquired, a special effect (“holding continuous effect”) is performed. .

JP2012-152241A

  However, the special effect described in Patent Document 1 is an effect for simply notifying the occurrence of a so-called “holding run”. Therefore, there is room for further improvement in such production.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means including the predetermined display means;
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of the first condition;
First determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information by the establishment of the second condition;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the result of the first determination by the first determination means is execution of the special game;
Second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the acquired determination information before the second condition is satisfied,
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games having different game contents,
The production execution means
When the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, the suggestion display is performed using the predetermined display means during the execution of the special game. There is
When performing the suggestion display, based on the result of the second determination based on the second determination information acquired after the first determination information and when performing the normal suggestion display indicating the game content There is a special indication indicating that the special game is continuously executed, and
When the special suggestion display is performed, the same display as the special suggestion display may be performed during execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of production.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is operated, and (C) is movable up and behind the board. The front view of the production | presentation unit when an apparatus act | operates, (D) is a front view of the production | presentation unit when a board back lower movable apparatus and a board rear upper movable apparatus act | operate. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of production | presentation mode. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 1st display effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 1st round effect, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an ending effect. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of reach-less loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example until it becomes reach after the special figure change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a jackpot is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect (development effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a detailed jackpot symbol type determination table. It is a detailed jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 1st acquisition number notice effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 2nd acquisition number notice effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 3rd acquisition number notice effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd display effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 3rd display effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd round effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 3rd round effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an ending effect, (B)-(E) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a connection effect, (F) is the opening accompanying the jackpot game by "holding ream" It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the production | presentation regarding an acquisition number notice effect, a right-handed notification effect, a title display effect, and a connection effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the production | presentation regarding an acquisition number notice effect, a right-handed notification effect, a title display effect, and a connection effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. with respect to the symbols or signs are omitted or written by referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a gaming board mounting frame 2A to which a gaming board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m that is rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

  A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided in front of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first grand winning port 14, And the route | guide route | guided moderately to the 2nd big winning opening 15 etc. is comprised.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11 </ b> D in which a first start port 11 having an upper opening is formed is provided immediately below the center of the inner wall 1 </ b> B. At the lower left of the first start port 11, a second start port 12 that is open on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second start port 12, a second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12 </ b> D that makes it possible or impossible to enter the second start port 12 is provided.

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

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is formed of a substantially horizontally long tongue-shaped piece that descends obliquely downward to the left in plan view. In plan view, the upper left end of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second start port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1, in a normal state. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (back and forth) in the front-rear direction from the housed state. And if it will be in a special state, the electric chew opening-and-closing member 12k will move ahead. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a route for guiding to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, there is no route for this guidance, so that it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. In this way, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the projecting state is also referred to as the second start port 12 or the “open state” of the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12D is in the open state, to the second start port 12 of the game ball. Can be entered. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second start port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state”, it is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and when the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” It is also said to “close”.

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

  Further, two general winning ports 10 are provided on the left side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6. Moreover, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) (ie, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric Chu 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  Also, a first grand prize device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize port 14 is formed is provided on the right side of the first start prize device 11D in the game area 6 and immediately below the gate 13. It has been.

  The first grand prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. Usually, the first grand opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Usually, the AT opening / closing member 14k is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate in a front view, and normally closes the first grand prize winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the first grand prize winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, the upper surface of the game area 6 is formed obliquely below and to the left of the first grand prize-winning device 14D, and the guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the game area 6 (the game board 1). Projecting forward from the front surface. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 12g can flow down toward the second start port 12, but cannot basically win the first start port 11.

  In the game area 6, a second large winning device 15 </ b> D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT 15 </ b> D”) in which a second large winning opening 15 is formed on the upper right side of the gate 13 and the first large winning opening 14 in other words, in other words, upstream. Is provided. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-like body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can rotate approximately 70 degrees so that the upper end is tilted to the left with the lower end as the center, and can be in the open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

  When the sorting solenoid 16s is not energized, the sorting member 16k is in the first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the sorting member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize mouth sensor 15a. , Passing through the non-specific region 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 16s is energized, the sorting member 16k is in a second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16 (passing allowed state: in the front view of FIG. 4B). The left end of the dividing member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the sorting member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, and the position directly above the specific area 16 is open. When the sorting member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the sorting member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 16k. And only in the last round game (16R) of the big hit game mentioned later, distribution solenoid 16s can be energized and can change to the 2nd state.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the bottom of the game area 6, two outs for discharging the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. A mouth 19 is provided.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. . The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

  A first start port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, a second start port 12, a gate 13, a first grand prize winning port 14, and a second grand prize winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handed, thereby allowing the player to pass through the gate 13, the second start port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 15.

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

  An indicator 8 is arranged on the lower left side of the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 (a part other than the gaming area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, on the display devices 8, a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a universal figure are variably displayed. A universal display 82 is included. Further, the display unit 8 displays a special figure 1 hold display 83a for displaying a special figure 1 hold number, which will be described later (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a being held) Also included is a special figure 2 hold display 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b being held) which will be described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second start port 12. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit obtained by unitizing a plurality of apparatuses mainly performing production. The effect unit 1U includes an image display device (corresponding to effect means) 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter “front panel movable device”) 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter “panel rear movable device”) 56, and A third board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “logo accessory device”) 57 is mounted.

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and includes a display unit (corresponding to a predetermined display unit) 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

  The front panel movable device 55 further includes, for example, a front panel upper movable device 55UL, 55UR disposed therein, and a front lower panel movable device 55D disposed below. The front panel movable device 55UL is configured to be movable, and includes a front front panel left movable body 55ULk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration. The front panel movable device 55UR is configured to be movable, and includes a front panel upper right movable body 55URk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion. The front-bottom movable device 55D is configured to be movable, and includes a front-bottom movable body 55Dk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion.

  The rear panel movable device 56 further includes, for example, a rear panel upper movable device 56U disposed on the upper side and a rear panel lower movable device 56D disposed on the lower side. The rear panel movable device 56U includes a movable rear panel movable body 56Uk that is configured to be movable and has a flat decoration. The rear panel movable device 56D includes a rear panel movable body 56Dk configured to be movable and provided with a flat decoration.

  The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k in which a logo type “L, O, G, O” of the main character “Logo”, which is a theme of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, is applied to the front side. 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall in a plane along the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 6A schematically shows a state in which the rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. The rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are movable on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, up and down along the surface of the image display device 50 (can be raised and lowered). is there). When the drive sources of the rear rear movable device 56U and the rear rear movable device 56D are driven, the rear upper movable member 56Dk is positioned at the upper end of the image display device 50 in the height direction center when viewed from the front. So as to move upward (rise) (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (lowers) so that the lower end of the movable body 56Uk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the front panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are joined together in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and are applied to the respective surfaces. (Design, design) becomes one as a whole, and represents the face of the hero character that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6D). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined rear rear movable body 56Uk and rear rear movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 is difficult to visually recognize.

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

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting which will be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 that performs control related to game profits (game progress), and game effects according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) An effect control board (corresponding to an effect execution means, which performs control related to effects such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (operation effective period), “Sub-control board”) 120, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls, and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.). It is sufficient if the customer waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

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

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

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

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning port sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning port sensor 14a, and a second large size. A winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

  The first start port sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 11. The second start port sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has won the second start port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13 a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first grand prize opening sensor 14 a detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 14. The second grand prize opening sensor 15 a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered into the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered into the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big prize opening solenoid 14s, a second big prize opening solenoid 15s, and a sorting solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first grand prize winning solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first big prize winning device 14D. The second big prize opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big prize device 15D. The sorting solenoid 16s drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D.

  It should be noted that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

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

  The launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. The launching device 72 is connected to a launching volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 includes an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses through the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the stored program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display controls are performed. The sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 can both transmit signals from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmit signals from the image control board 140 to the sub control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches as an input unit, various actuators as a driving source, and various lamps via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub-control board 120 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. The sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-type button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 120.

  Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a front front movable body motor 55Um, a front front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a rear rear movable body motor. 56 Um, a rear lower movable body motor 56 Dm, and a logo movable body motor 57 m are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front panel movable body motor 55Um can drive the front panel movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform respective predetermined operations. The front front movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front front bottom movable body 55Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Um can drive the rear panel movable body 56Uk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Dm can drive the rear panel movable body 56Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, the front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the rear rear movable body 56Dk. Through the ramp control circuit 151, the operation of the front front movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the front front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear rear movable body 56Uk, and the rear rear movable body 56Dk is controlled. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the operation of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151.

  Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (back panel upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear panel lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear panel lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and in accordance with the light emission pattern data. The light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 is controlled. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU executes lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 and the like, and operation control of the front panel movable device 55, the rear panel movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. May be. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

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

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-short-time state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-short state (short-time hit determination table). In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit or lose. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the usual figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost map is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal map. In addition, the winning probability of winning can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Universal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern using a general diagram variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The normal map variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to a variable display of a general map such as a normal map change time.

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

  Each normal pattern variation pattern determination table stores one general map variation pattern, which is a result of the general pattern variation pattern determination, for each general map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can vary the normal time variation time in the non-time-short state and in the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost figure (losing common figure) is stopped and displayed is determined as a normal figure change pattern in which the normal figure change time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map change time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In the short-time state, the variable display of the general map when the lost map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal pattern change pattern in which the normal map change time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the win symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the usual figure fluctuation pattern is determined such that the usual figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The universal map variable display of the regular map variable time associated with the regular map variation pattern determined in this determination is performed by the universal map display 82. Further, these normal time fluctuations can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by performing the hit determination and the normal variation pattern determination, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the general map display 82.

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

  Various elements such as elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened, and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chews 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chewing 12D (eg, 3.00 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long open auxiliary game”.

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

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

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

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state.

  In each jackpot determination table, determination values of special symbol random numbers (corresponding to determination information, also referred to as special symbol random values) are distributed to jackpots and loses that are the results of jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Also, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines a jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11B when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. It is a judgment for. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components, such as the contents of jackpot, in other words, game benefits given to the player.

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

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment value (big jackpot symbol type random value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination Yes. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Also, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special-figure variation effect, which will be described later, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment for.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” can be made different between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. It is. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “lost” is referred to as “lost with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)” ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ unreach without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation The special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by using a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. Pattern) is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a judgment target, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is possible to associate with a type (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2 are provided. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

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

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

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

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

  As shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure variation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed among the loses with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and the L reach, which is a type of reach, among the loses with reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is “L Loss fluctuation”, and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is “N lose fluctuation”, without reach. Such a special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”.

3-2-5. Prefetch Determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetch determination using a prefetch determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of the start opening (first start opening 11 / second start opening 12) related to the start winning. That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (first prefetch determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a prefetch determination table (second prefetch determination table) when winning at the second start port 12. There is.

  In addition, the prefetch determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (non-temporal prefetch determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a prefetch determination table (time-short prefetch determination table) used in a time-short state.

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

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) and the first round game after the big hit game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. An open round game is played. In 16R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for the maximum in 0.1 seconds is performed. Is called. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the big prize winning holes 14 and 15 elapses. Even the round game ends.

  Specifically, in the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Further, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game A is a jackpot game of substantially 9R.

  In the jackpot game B, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Further, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a 16R round game. In other words, the jackpot game B is a real jackpot game of 8R.

  Furthermore, in the jackpot game C, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 15R. In addition, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game C is a 16R jackpot game.

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

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

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing pattern”). The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball is impossible or difficult to pass. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in a V-short opening pattern is referred to as “V-short jackpot”.

  That is, the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C shown in FIG. 15 are V long jackpots, whereas the jackpot game B is a V short jackpot. Therefore, in the 16R round game of jackpot game A and jackpot game C, it is possible to allow the game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 to be opened to enter the specific area 16. On the other hand, in the 16R round game of jackpot game B, it is difficult to allow a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 15, and it is practically impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 16. In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpot games C (jackpot game C1 and jackpot game C2), which will be described later, in the jackpot game C that is a V long jackpot.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state (low probability low base state)”, “low probability high base gaming state (low probability high base state)”, “high probability low base game”. The gaming state can be any one of “state (high probability low base state)”, “high probability high base gaming state (high probability high base state)” and “big hit gaming state”. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-short-time state and a short-time state.

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

  The non-time-short state is set in “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low probability high base game state” or “high probability high base game state”, and the game state in which the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-short time state. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special-figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure variation patterns with a short special-figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. It is also possible to do this (see FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the short-time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold increases, and an effective winning (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) at the start port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

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

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

  As described above, in the time reduction state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is easy for the game balls to win frequently at the second start port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effects are performed in "Low Probability Low Base Game State", "Low Probability High Base Game State", "High Probability Low Base Game State" and "High Probability High Base Game State". Can be set when not in use. That is, it is an effect mode indicating that it is a standby state in which no special figure change effect is performed. A customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, a setting screen for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 G101 is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, frequency setting of effects to be performed, and the like.

  The normal performance mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state” and indicates a non-time-short state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 18B, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18C. In addition, there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a night mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and one or a plurality of times without winning a jackpot It is switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the normal rear stage production mode, the type of reach is displayed. A corresponding background image is displayed. In addition, a special performance mode set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability changing effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a background image (probability changing background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probability variation effect mode, in the special figure variation effect, there are a probability change pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a probability change post-effect effect mode after reach is established. In the pre-change change effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the post-change change effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The short time effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a short time state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), a background image representing the sky (time reduction background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the short-time effect mode includes a short-time pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a short-time post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-time reduction effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-shortage post-effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the “hit game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, on the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right-handed image for prompting “right-handed” An opening effect is displayed in which G108 is displayed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. Round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of balls awarded are displayed. An ending effect is displayed in which the winning ball number image G112 is displayed.

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

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation effect (also simply referred to as “fluctuation effect”) will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a displays a variation of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the change display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

  In the special drawing variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, various movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, the sword shape. It is possible to produce effects using various effect devices such as the button 41.

4-2-1. Effect design display area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has three areas (left effect design area 50b1, middle effect design area 50b2 and right effect design) which are substantially equally divided in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. Region 50b3) may be provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area in which the left effect symbol (corresponding to a predetermined effect symbol) EZ1 is displayed when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect symbol (corresponding to a predetermined effect symbol) EZ2 and the right effect symbol (corresponding to a predetermined effect symbol) EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, a small symbol region 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display portion 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area for variably displaying the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line. It is described to represent the range of the medium effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

  When the special figure variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), along with the start, the change display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the left small symbol KZ1 and the medium small symbol KZ2 are displayed. And the change display of the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special figure is terminated without occurrence of reach (special figure). The stop symbols of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed at the losing eyes peculiar to the losing without reach (so-called “separated eyes”). For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect design EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the display of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 20, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 20E, the medium effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position. And finally, the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up in the horizontal direction at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop with a break, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are It stops at the same break with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. The aspect to stop is not restricted to this, It can set suitably.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), as in the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, FIG. As shown in (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. Then, the variable display of the special figure is started, and as shown in FIG. 21B, the change display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol are displayed. KZ3 variation display is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the numeral “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the same numeral The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of “5” temporarily stops in parallel in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction and reaches reach (reach occurs or is established). Even if reach is established in the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

  In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this and should be set appropriately. Can do. In addition, the number of production symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, along with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, which is a characteristic of the loss with reach. The stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed with the eyes. In addition, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the loss that is unique to the reach loss same as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big figure special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N big hit fluctuation), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle production symbol EZ2 made up of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and as the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure), The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a hit mark peculiar to a big hit such as a slotted eye. In addition, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the hits peculiar to the jackpot, that is, when the stop symbols of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed, three small symbols KZ1 , KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the big hits that are the same as the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character A appears, and FIG. ), A scene in which the main character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach, “Defeat Enemy A in FIG. 24C”, and an effect image G12 that enhances the title image G11.

  Then, the battle in the SP reach further proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the SP reach background image G113, the profile of the hero character transformed into a special state is displayed, and FIG. 25 (B) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25, when the profile of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 25C, both swords try to make a mistake, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A will be settled. Greet the scene. This scene constitutes a branch point (winning / branching branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after the winning or losing branch point, if the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is a special bonus fluctuation pattern (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), as shown in FIG. The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character transformed into a special state that has won the battle and is standing, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notifying effect). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation) after the winning or losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without performing the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect in which a video in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the losing eyes, and the production with the losing eyes is performed as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1). The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content that the characters battle, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

  For example, when the game ball is awarded to the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 holding number is “0”, the special figure variation effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the icon display area 50e is displayed. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first start port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 28D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 holding number is “1”.

4-4. Notification effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notification effect at any timing during the special figure change effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the input devices 40, 41, and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of the variation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development to an effect (for example, SP reach) to be performed thereafter.

  For example, when the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination result is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 55 is activated, and the front left upper movable body 55ULk, front front right movable body 55URk, and front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are united and displayed in the display unit 50a. And the main character in front of the board, the upper movable body 55ULk in front of the board, the upper movable body 55URk in front of the board, and the lower movable body 55Dk in front of the board, and the main character in the normal state is covered. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front right upper movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it is extinguished in the entire area of the display unit 50a, suggesting that it will develop into SP reach.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the front panel movable device 55 is actuated again, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel lower movable body 55Dk are combined, The rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk that are integrated and integrated are covered. Then, as shown in FIGS. 23E to 23F, the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of a development effect.

  In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, It is possible to change or add suitably. Moreover, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N reach loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gas effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 provides an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as the notice effect. Is possible. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner showing a big hit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (sword-shaped button operation effective period) occurs. Thus, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect of prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, the sword-type button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressed operation image) G32 representing an operation mode (ie, a pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword An image (operation effective period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective period) related to the operation of the mold button 41. Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which a sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and a third of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Thereafter, when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, the sword button 41 is operated after the sword button button 41 is pressed during the sword button operation effective period, or during the sword button operation effective period. An operation result effect (a jackpot suggestion effect) is performed after the remaining time of the operation effective period has expired and before the variable display of the special figure ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the operation result effect is that the front panel movable device 55 is actuated, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel The lower movable body 55Dk is united, and the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are combined, and these are integrated. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the effect button even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period or the sword-shaped button 41 is not pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation effective period runs out, an operation result effect (losing suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 do not operate is performed before the variable display of the special figure is finished.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front panel movable device 55 or the rear panel movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it is also possible to perform the same operation result effect as the case of the so-called “gasse effect” when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”.

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

  For example, when the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 28C, the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d is “☆”. Is displayed.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing”, it is possible to perform the same prefetch effect as the case of the so-called “gasse” effect as when the result of the prefetch determination is “big hit”.

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

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the gaming RAM 104, gaming CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are incremented by one and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

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

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays a game as lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), the next main timer interrupt process (period until S005) is started).

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

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

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

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 29), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

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

  In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Further, a general winning a prize opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . When a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Further, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening sensor 14a. In addition, a first grand prize opening sensor command corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second grand prize opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A), and a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state. The fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 13) is used to determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 holding number) stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information relating to the special figure 2, information relating to the jackpot determination result, information relating to the reach determination result, special figure fluctuation time information associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of special figure 2.

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

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A), and a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. Using the fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with information relating to the special figure 1, information relating to the jackpot determination result, information relating to the reach determination result, information relating to the jackpot type determination result, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Includes information on special map fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of special figure 1.

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

  If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, and the special figure 2 variable display and the special figure 1 variable display are performed in parallel. It is not done.

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

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

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started in accordance with the lapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

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

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and lamp control. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are actuated (various movable bodies depending on the operation). Or perform a production).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a or the sword-type button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is generated so that the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 emit light based on the production data created in the production data creation process, which will be described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is used to perform a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. Is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), an audio control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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

7). Description of characteristic points of first embodiment Hereinafter, further detailed description will be added to characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), when a so-called “holding run” is made after execution of the jackpot game, a suggestion display indicating the “holding run” is performed. "Holding ream" means that special figure holds stored during the execution of jackpot games are determined to be jackpots, and new jackpot games are continuously played after the jackpot game is executed based on the special figure hold. To be executed. Strictly speaking, a variable display of a special figure several times (one time or more and within four times) is interposed between the two jackpot games to be executed.

7-1. Jackpot symbol type determination table First, the jackpot symbol type determination table in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the jackpot symbol type determination of this embodiment, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the jackpot symbol C1, the jackpot symbol C2, and the jackpot symbol D are provided as the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2. In this embodiment, the distribution ratios of jackpot symbol C1, jackpot symbol C2 and jackpot symbol D in special figure 2 are set to “30%”, “40%” and “30%”, respectively (see FIG. 34).

7-2. Next, the jackpot game according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, the jackpot game of the present embodiment includes five types of jackpot games: jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C1, jackpot game C2, and jackpot game D.

  Specifically, in the jackpot game A, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Further, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game A is a jackpot game of substantially 9R.

  In the jackpot game B, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Further, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a 16R round game. In other words, the jackpot game B is a real jackpot game of 8R.

  In the jackpot game C1, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 15R. In addition, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game C1 is a jackpot game of substantially 16R.

  In the jackpot game C2, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a round game from 1R to 4R. Then, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second is performed as a round game from 5R to 15R. Furthermore, the round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the same time as the jackpot game C1 is played as a 16R round game. In other words, the jackpot game C2 is a substantial 5R jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game D, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened from 1R to 4R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. It is performed from 5R to 15R. Then, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for 16 seconds at maximum is performed at 16R. That is, the jackpot game D is a 4R jackpot game.

  The jackpot game A is a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A. In other words, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol A is won in the special figure lottery, the jackpot game A is executed after variable display of the special chart. Similarly, the jackpot game B corresponds to the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot game C1 corresponds to the jackpot symbol C1, the jackpot game C2 corresponds to the jackpot symbol C2, and the jackpot game D corresponds to the jackpot symbol D. .

7-3. Transition of Game State In the present embodiment, among the above-mentioned various jackpot games, the game state immediately after execution of jackpot game A, jackpot game C1 and jackpot game C2 is controlled to a high probability high base game state. On the other hand, the gaming state immediately after execution of jackpot game B and jackpot game D is controlled to a low probability high base gaming state.

  Therefore, for example, in the special drawing 1 lottery in the low probability low base gaming state (normal gaming state), if the type is a jackpot of the “bonus symbol A”, the game immediately after the execution of the jackpot game A accompanying the winning The state becomes a high probability high base gaming state. That is, the gaming state is switched from the normal gaming state to the high probability high base gaming state before and after the execution of the jackpot game A. Therefore, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol A is won, the subsequent gaming state is switched to a state advantageous to the player. In other words, the high base state is reached, the speed of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective winning at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, the player can aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls. And since it will be in a high probability state, it will become easy to win the next jackpot without reducing game balls very much.

  In addition, in the special drawing 2 lottery in the high probability high base gaming state, when the type is a jackpot symbol C1 (or “jackpot symbol C2”), the jackpot game C1 (or jackpot game associated with the winning) Immediately after the execution of C2), the gaming state becomes a high probability high base gaming state. That is, the gaming state is not switched before and after the execution of the jackpot game C1. Therefore, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol C1 (or jackpot symbol C2) is won, a state advantageous to the player can be continued thereafter. That is, even after winning the jackpot, it is easy to win the next jackpot without reducing the number of game balls.

  On the other hand, in the special drawing 2 lottery in the high probability high base game state, when the type is a jackpot of the “big hit symbol D”, the game state is low probability high base game immediately after execution of the jackpot game D associated with the win. It becomes a state. That is, the gaming state is switched from the high probability high base gaming state to the low probability high base gaming state before and after execution of the jackpot game D. Therefore, if the player wins the jackpot of the jackpot symbol D, the player can aim for the jackpot under the smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls. However, after winning the jackpot, it is difficult to win the jackpot.

  In addition, in the special drawing 1 lottery in the normal gaming state, when the type wins the jackpot of the “bonus symbol B”, the gaming state becomes a low probability high base gaming state immediately after the execution of the jackpot game B accompanying the winning. . That is, the gaming state is switched from the normal gaming state to the low probability high base gaming state before and after the execution of the jackpot game B. Therefore, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol B is won, the subsequent gaming state is switched to a state advantageous to the player. In other words, the high base state is reached, the speed of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective winning at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, the player can aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls.

  In addition, in the special drawing 2 lottery in the low probability high base gaming state, if the winning type is a jackpot symbol C1 (or “jackpot symbol C2”), the jackpot game C1 (or jackpot game associated with the winning) Immediately after the execution of C2), the gaming state becomes a high probability high base gaming state. That is, the gaming state is switched from the low probability high base gaming state to the high probability high base gaming state before and after the execution of the jackpot game C1. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the subsequent gaming state is switched to a state advantageous to the player. In other words, if the player wins the jackpot of the jackpot symbol C1 (or jackpot symbol C2), the player can aim for the jackpot under the smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls. It has become. And it is easy to win the next jackpot without reducing game balls so much.

  On the other hand, in the special drawing 2 lottery in the low probability high base game state, when the type is a jackpot of “Big jackpot symbol D”, the game state is low probability high base game immediately after the execution of the jackpot game D associated with the win. It becomes a state. That is, the game state does not change before and after the execution of the jackpot game D. Therefore, even after winning the jackpot, it is easy to win the next jackpot without reducing the number of game balls.

7-4. Special Figure Variation Next, the special figure variation pattern determination in the present embodiment will be further described. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure (the special figure fluctuation pattern) is determined using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 13) described above. .

  As described above, after the jackpot game is executed, the state is always controlled to be in the time-saving state. Therefore, after the jackpot game is executed, the “time-short state” determination table (the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination is performed until a predetermined condition is satisfied. A table and a time shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table). In addition, when the jackpot game is jackpot game B or jackpot game D, the predetermined condition is that variable display of 100 special figures is performed after the jackpot game, or the variable display of 100 times is performed. It is to win the jackpot and shift to the jackpot game state before being announced. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is the jackpot game A, jackpot game C1 or jackpot game C2, the next jackpot is won and the game is shifted to the jackpot game state.

  Further, different determination tables are used immediately after the jackpot game is executed until a predetermined number of times (specifically, “4 times”) and after the fifth time. Specifically, the special figure variation pattern up to four times after the execution of the jackpot game is selected from P81, P82 and P83 shown in FIG. 12, or P91, P92 and P93 shown in FIG. Further, the special figure variation patterns after the fifth time after the execution of the jackpot game are selected from P11 to P16 shown in FIG. 12 or P61 to P66 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern up to four times after the jackpot game is executed has a special figure fluctuation time of “3000” ms. That is, the special figure variation time is the same. Therefore, regardless of the result of the special figure lottery, each special figure change (variable display of the special figure) up to four times after the execution of the jackpot game can be performed over the same time. Moreover, since the special figure fluctuation time of “3000” ms is relatively short, each special figure fluctuation up to four times after the execution of the jackpot game can be quickly digested, and 4 immediately after the jackpot game is executed. It is possible to shorten the period of the special figure fluctuation for each batch.

7-5. Production Next, in addition to the main production described above, various productions that can be executed during the normal production mode, during the short-time production mode, during the probability variation production mode, and during the jackpot production mode will be described. Such effects include the “acquired number notice effect”, “title display effect”, “right-handed notification effect”, “round effect”, and “connection effect” described below.

7-5-1. Acquisition number notice effect First, the acquisition number notice effect (equivalent to profit display) will be described with reference to FIG. The acquisition number notice effect is an effect for informing the total number of prize balls to be paid out in the jackpot game.

  That is, when the jackpot game is the jackpot game A, the number-of-acquisition notice effect that notifies “1350” as the total number of prize balls to be paid out is executed. In the case of jackpot game B, the number-of-acquisition notice effect for informing “1200” is executed. Further, in the case of the jackpot game C1, the number-of-acquisition notice effect that notifies “2400” is executed. In addition, in the case of the jackpot game C2, the number-of-acquisition notice effect for informing “750” is executed. Also, in the case of the jackpot game D, the number-of-acquisition notice effect for informing “750” is executed as in the case of the jackpot game C2.

  In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls 14 and 15 to be paid out when one game ball wins is set to “15 balls”. When the special winning openings 14 and 15 are opened, the opening of the special winning openings 14 and 15 is terminated when a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) is reached. Therefore, after setting the number of winning balls to be paid out per round game to “150”, the notice number of each jackpot game is notified based on the substantial number of round games shown in FIG. The total number of prize balls was as described above.

  The acquisition number notice effect includes three types of acquisition number notice effects: “first acquisition number notice effect”, “second acquisition number notice effect”, and “third acquisition number notice effect”. The “first acquisition number notice effect”, “second acquisition number notice effect”, and “third acquisition number notice effect” are executed at different timings.

  In other words, the first acquisition number notice effect is an effect executed during the special figure 2 fluctuation in the probability variation effect mode. Specifically, it is performed after temporary stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 during execution of the special symbol variation effect accompanying the variation of the special symbol display 81. That is, during the probability variation effect mode, the first acquisition number notice effect is executed after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the second acquisition number notice effect and the third acquisition number notice effect are effects executed during the opening of the jackpot game. The second acquisition number notice effect is an effect that is executed during the opening of the jackpot game by the first “holding ream”, and the third acquisition number notice effect is the second winning number notice effect by the “holding ream”. This is an effect performed during the opening.

  In addition, the above-described first acquisition number notice effect is an effect indicating the effect content according to the type of the jackpot game after suggesting the possibility that the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1.

  Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), a sword-shaped button image G31, an operation effective remaining time image G33, and an image G120 representing the character string “MAX (2400pt) Aim!” Are displayed. Displayed on the part 50a. Thereby, it is possible to make the player expect that the jackpot game may be a jackpot game C1 of substantially 16R. Therefore, the player can operate the sword-shaped button 41 with expectation, and can be highly interested in the number-of-acquisition notice effect.

  When the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1, after the effect shown in FIG. 36 (B) is performed, the first acquisition number notice effect is performed with the effect content indicating that it is the jackpot game C1. That is, after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or after the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated and the remaining time of the effective operation period expires, as shown in FIG. In addition, an image G121 representing the character string “Let's congratulate 2400pt!” Is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game is a jackpot game C1 of substantially 16R. Accordingly, the player can be confident that the number of winning balls that can be acquired is a relatively advantageous jackpot game.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C2 or jackpot game D, after the performance shown in FIG. 36 (B) is performed, the first acquisition number with the performance contents indicating that it is the jackpot game C2 or jackpot game D A notice effect is performed. That is, after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or after the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated and the remaining time of the effective operation period expires, as shown in FIG. The image G122 representing the character string “Let's get 750 pt!” Is displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game is a substantial 5R jackpot game.

  In contrast to the first acquisition number notice effect, the second acquisition number notice effect notifies “2400” as the total number of winning balls scheduled to be paid out for the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by “holding ream” and for two times The effect is to notify “4800” as the total number of prize balls to be paid out of the jackpot game C1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37A, an image G137 representing the character string “+ 2400pt” and an image G138 representing the character string “let's get 4800pt!” Are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  By the second acquisition number notice effect using the image G137, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game by the “holding ream” is the jackpot game C1. Further, by the second acquisition notice effect using the image G138, the jackpot game by the “holding ream” and the jackpot game ahead of the jackpot game (hereinafter simply referred to as “the jackpot game”) 2 are combined. It is possible to promptly grasp the total number of prize balls to be paid out for each batch.

  In addition, in the third acquisition number notice effect, “2400” is notified as the total number of winning balls scheduled to be paid out for the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by the “holding ream”, and the jackpot game C1 for 3 times is scheduled to be paid out. The effect is to notify “7200” as the total number of prize balls. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37B, an image G137 representing the character string “+ 2400pt” and an image G139 representing the character string “Let's get 7200pt!” Are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  By the third acquisition number notice effect using the image G137, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game by the “holding ream” is the jackpot game C1. Furthermore, by the third acquisition notice effect using the image G139, the total number of winning balls to be paid out for three times including the jackpot game by the “holding ream” and the two jackpot games ahead of the jackpot game. Can be quickly grasped.

7-5-2. Title Display Effect Next, a title display effect (corresponding to suggestion display) will be described with reference to FIG. The title display effect is an effect for suggesting that the execution of the jackpot game is started. In the present embodiment, the title display effect may be executed as an opening effect in the jackpot effect mode. Therefore, when the title display effect is executed, it is possible to notify the player of the start of the jackpot game.

  There are three types of title display effects with different display modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, a first display effect for displaying a title image G107A including a character string “big hit” and a character string “maximum jackpot” as shown in FIG. The second display effect that displays the title image G130A including the title image G131A including the character string “premium jackpot” as shown in FIG. 38B, and the rainbow image G132 arranged behind the title image G131A And a third display effect. The first display effect and the second display effect correspond to the normal suggestion display, and the third display effect corresponds to the special suggestion display.

  The first display effect is performed when the jackpot game is a jackpot game A, a jackpot game B, a jackpot game C2, or a jackpot game D. The second display effect is an effect that can be performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1. The third display effect is performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1 and when the jackpot game C1 is executed by the “holding ream” after the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game to be started is the jackpot game C1, there are times when the second display effect is performed, when the third display effect is performed, and when the title display effect is not performed.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the title display effect is selected at the start of execution of the jackpot game. Furthermore, when the title display effect is executed, the type (display mode) of the title display effect is selected.

  Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1 based on the “reserved run”. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game to be executed is a jackpot game C1 by “holding run” based on whether or not a connection effect described later has been performed with the variable display of the last special figure. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the title display effect is not executed in the case of the jackpot game C1 based on the “holding run”, the presentation control microcomputer 121 is the jackpot game in which the jackpot game to be executed is the “holding run”. If it is C1, the non-execution of the title display effect is selected. As a result, the title display effect is not executed in the opening of the jackpot game C1 that is started to be executed. On the other hand, if the jackpot game to be started is not the jackpot game C1 based on the “holding run”, the execution of the title display effect is selected.

  When the execution of the title display effect is selected, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently selects the type of title display effect to be executed. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1. If it is a big hit game C1, then it is determined whether or not there is a “holding run”. Specifically, for example, the presence / absence of “holding ream” is determined based on the second start winning command (the result of the second prefetch determination) from the main control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101). That is, in the present embodiment, the presence or absence of “holding continuation” is determined only for the special figure hold of special figure 2. Thereby, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a “holding ream” is likely to occur based on the special figure hold stored in the high base state.

  When it is determined that there is a “holding ream”, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the third display effect as the title display effect to be executed. As a result, the third display effect is executed in the opening of the jackpot game C1 in which the “holding run” occurs after the execution. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no “holding run”, the second display effect is selected as the title display effect to be executed. As a result, the second display effect is executed in the opening of the jackpot game C1 in which the “holding run” does not occur after the execution.

  If it is determined that the jackpot game to be started is not the jackpot game C1, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a title display effect of a type corresponding to the type of jackpot game to be started. Specifically, when the jackpot game to be executed is jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2, or jackpot game D, the first display effect is selected as the title display effect. When the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1, the second display effect is selected.

  Thus, when the title display effect is executed, the player can grasp the game content of the jackpot game being executed from the display mode of the title display effect. In addition, when the second display effect is executed as the title display effect, the player can grasp that the currently executed jackpot game is the jackpot game C1 of substantially 16R. That is, the player can rejoice about the start of the jackpot game with the largest number of winning balls.

  Further, when the third display effect is executed as the title display effect, the player has a “holding ream” after the jackpot game C1 in addition to the jackpot game C1 being executed. It is also possible to grasp this. That is, the third display effect allows the player to be sure in advance (before execution) that the jackpot game C1 is executed by the “holding ream”. Therefore, it is possible not only to start the jackpot game with the largest number of award balls but also to execute the two jackpot games including it, and to obtain great satisfaction. In other words, the player can enjoy a blissful moment for a while after seeing the third title.

  It should be noted that the title display effect is not executed during the opening of the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by the “holding series”. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to notice the start of the execution of the jackpot game C1 by the “holding ream”, and the player is told that the jackpot game by the “holding ream” is being performed following the “previous jackpot game”. It can be recognized.

7-5-3. Right-handed notification effect A right-handed notification effect (corresponding to a start effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. The right-handed notifying effect is an effect for notifying the player to start the jackpot game and to make a right-handed in accordance with the start of the jackpot game. This right-handed notification effect is performed with the execution of the jackpot game (opening, round game, and ending).

  Specifically, during the opening of the jackpot game, a right-handed image G108A displayed on the upper right part of the display unit 50a as shown in FIGS. 19A, 38A, and 38B was used. Image production is performed. On the other hand, during the round game and the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), FIG. 19 (C), FIG. 39 (A), FIG. 39 (B), and FIG. An image effect using the right-handed image G108B displayed on the upper right part of the display unit 50a is performed. The right-handed image G108B is a reduced display of the right-handed image G108A.

  Such a right-handed notification effect enables the player to grasp that the execution of the jackpot game has started. Further, when the jackpot game is executed, it is possible to make the player aware that the game is advanced by making a right hit, so that the player can surely acquire the profits obtained with the jackpot game.

7-5-4. Round Effect A round effect (corresponding to a suggestion display) will be described with reference to FIG. 19B and FIG. The round effect is an effect for suggesting that a round game is being played. In the present embodiment, in the case of a round game in which a winning game is possible, that is, in the case of a round game in which the maximum winning opening 14, 15 is opened with a maximum open time of 29.5 seconds, a round effect is executed. Therefore, when the round effect is performed, it is possible to notify the player that the special winning openings 14 and 15 are open so that a winning can be won.

  There are three types of round effects with different display modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, the first round effect that displays the image G107B including the character string “bonanza” and the character string “maximum jackpot” as shown in FIG. 39A are included. There is a second round effect for displaying the image G130B. Further, as shown in FIG. 39B, there is a third round effect in which an image G131B including the character string “premium jackpot” is displayed. The first round effect using the image G107B and the second round effect using the image G130B correspond to the normal suggestion display, and the third round effect using the image G131B corresponds to the special suggestion display.

  Note that the image used in each round effect is similar to the title image used in the above-described title display effect. That is, the image G107B of the first round effect is a reduced display of the title image G107A (see FIG. 19A) of the first display effect. The image G130B of the second round effect is a reduced display of the title image G130A of the second display effect (see FIG. 38A). Further, the image G131B of the third round effect is a reduced display of the title image G131A (see FIG. 38B) of the third display effect.

  The first round effect is performed when the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2, or jackpot game D. The second round effect is an effect that can be performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1. The third round effect is performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1 and when the jackpot game C1 is executed by the “holding ream” after the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1, there are a time when the second round effect is performed and a time when the third round effect is performed.

  Therefore, when the second round effect is executed as the round effect, the player can grasp that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1. In addition, when the third round effect is executed as the round effect, the player can grasp that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1 and also understand that there is a “holding ream”. It is possible to do. That is, the third round effect enables the player to be sure in advance (before execution) that the jackpot game C1 is executed by the “holding ream”.

7-5-5. Connection effect The connection effect will be described with reference to FIG. The connection effect is a special effect that is performed during a special figure change between the “previous jackpot game” and the jackpot game by the “holding ream”.

  Specifically, after execution of the ending effect accompanying the ending of the jackpot game ("previous jackpot game") shown in FIG. 40 (A), the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. An image effect is performed in which the entire area of the image is blacked out. As a result, after executing the ending effect, the player's intention that the normal special figure variation effect would be executed can be struck, and a great surprise can be given to the player.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40C, the blackout state is finished, and the character image G133 of the head of the character doll and the character image G133 on the left side are displayed at the lower right portion of the display unit 50a. An image effect is displayed to display the “balloon” -shaped graphic image G134. The character string “NO! NO!” Is included in the graphic image G134. As a result of such an image effect, the blackout state is not due to a malfunction (failure) of the gaming machine, and an effect different from the normal special figure variation effect is being performed. This can be notified to the player, and the player can be relieved.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 40D, an image effect is displayed that displays a character image G133 and a graphic image G135 having a “balloon” shape. The graphic image G135 includes the character string “Because it is a premium jackpot ...”. By performing such an image effect, the player can re-recognize that the title display effect of the jackpot game performed was a third display effect, that is, an effect of displaying “premium jackpot”. Yes.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 40E, an image effect is displayed that displays the character image G133 and the graphic image G136 having a “balloon” shape. The graphic image G136 includes the character string “I'm still enjoying it!”. By performing such an image effect, it is possible to notify the player that the big hit game by the “holding ream” will be executed soon.

  The connection effect of this embodiment is started together with a variable display of a special figure immediately after the jackpot game. For this reason, along with the start of the connection effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed on the upper left part of the display unit 50a as the special symbol variation effect (see FIG. 40B). In addition, during the execution of the connection effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed on the upper left portion of the display unit 50a (see FIGS. 40C and 40D).

  Then, the connection effect ends with a stop display of a special figure indicating a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot game by the “reserved run”. For this reason, at the upper left of the display unit 50a, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 indicate a big hit (for example, a “5” doublet) as the special effect change effect is generated. (See FIG. 40E). Note that in the special figure variation effect immediately before the execution of the jackpot game by the “holding continuation”, the temporary symbols of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are not displayed in a manner indicating the jackpot, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are displayed. The display is stopped in a manner indicating a big hit.

  After the connection effect, the execution of the jackpot game (the jackpot game C1) by the “holding ream” is started. As the opening effect accompanying the opening of the jackpot game, for example, the second acquisition number notice effect shown in FIG. 37A or the third acquisition number notice effect shown in FIG. 37B is executed. The acquisition number notice effect shown in FIG. 40F is a second acquisition number notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the execution of the “previous jackpot game”, whether or not to perform the connection effect is selected. Then, when the connection effect is to be executed, the execution period of the connection effect is further selected.

  In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not to perform a connection production. Specifically, for example, when there is a “holding run”, the execution of the joining effect is selected, and when there is no “holding run”, the non-execution of the joining effect is selected.

  The production control microcomputer 121, after selecting execution of the connection effect, subsequently selects the execution period of the connection effect.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution period of the variable display of the special figure between the “previous jackpot game” and the jackpot game by “holding ream”, a linkage effect is performed. Therefore, the execution period of the connection effect varies depending on the number of times of special display variable display until the execution of the jackpot game by the “holding ream”.

  For example, after the execution of “first jackpot game”, when the special figure hold to be digested first is a special figure hold related to the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot game by “holding ream”, “first jackpot game” and “ The special display variable display is performed once during the big hit game by the "holding ream". Similarly, if the special figure hold to be digested second after the "first jackpot game" is a special figure hold corresponding to the jackpot game by the "holding series", the variable display of the special figure shall be performed twice. become. In addition, after the “first jackpot game”, when the special figure hold to be digested third is the special figure hold corresponding to the big hit game by the “holding series”, the variable display of the special figure is performed three times. Furthermore, after the “first jackpot game”, if the special figure hold to be digested fourth is a special figure hold related to the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot game by the “holding series”, the variable display of the special figure shall be performed four times. become.

  As described above, the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure up to 4 times after the big hit game has the same special figure fluctuation time (P81 to P83 shown in FIG. 12 or P91 to P91 shown in FIG. 13). P93). Therefore, the execution control period is “3 seconds” if the special figure hold to be digested first corresponds to the jackpot game by “holding run” after the execution of “the previous jackpot game”. Select the connection effect. In the same way, if the special figure hold to be digested second after execution corresponds to the jackpot game by “holding ream”, the special figure hold to digest the “6 seconds” connection effect and third after execution If it corresponds to a jackpot game by "holding ream", it will produce a "9-second" tie effect, and if the special figure hold to digest fourth after execution corresponds to a jackpot game by "holding ream" Each of the twelve-second connection effects is selected.

  In the present embodiment, specifically, for example, by changing the execution period of the image effect indicating the blackout state shown in FIG.

7-6. Next, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), the above-described acquisition number notice effect (first acquisition number notice effect, second acquisition number notice effect), right-handed notification effect, title The flow of effects related to display effects and connection effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

7-6-1. Case where two jackpot games are continuously played by “holding continuation” First, referring to FIG. 41, a case where a new jackpot game C1 is continuously executed by “holding continuation” after execution of jackpot game C1. explain. In this case, the previous jackpot game C1 is referred to as a “first jackpot game”, and the subsequent jackpot game C1 (a jackpot game C1 by “holding consecutive”) is referred to as a “second jackpot game”.

  Also, regarding the second jackpot game in this case, among the total of “three” special figure holds stored up to the start of the first jackpot game, the one that is digested third after the execution of the first jackpot game It is assumed that (the one that performs variable display) is a special figure hold regarding the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the second jackpot game. Therefore, during the period between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (special figure 2) is performed three times.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41, the temporary stop time of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 accompanying the variable display of the special figure 2 that stops and displays the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the first jackpot game is “time t01. " Further, the execution start time of the first jackpot game is set as “time t02” (see FIG. 41). Just before the time t02, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol C1.

  The start time of the variable display in the special figure 2 immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first time) is “time t03” (see FIG. 41). Immediately before this time t03, the execution of the first jackpot game ends. The first special figure variable display after the execution of the first jackpot game is particularly referred to as a first special figure variable display. The start time of the variable display of the special figure after the first special figure variable display (referred to as the second special figure variable display) is “time t04”, and the variable figure of the special figure after the second special figure variable display is displayed. The start time of the third special figure variable display is “time t05”, and the execution start time of the second big hit game is “time t06”. Just before time t06, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol C1 as the third special figure variable display stop mode.

  The first acquisition number notice effect is executed during variable display of the special figure 2 won in the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game. Specifically, after the display of the mode indicating the temporary stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the special symbol variation effect (FIG. 36A), the stop display indicating the stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIG. 36). 36 (D)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special symbol variation effect production pattern EZ1, EZ2 during the variable display of the special figure 2 won in the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game. , EZ3 is temporarily stopped at the “5” slot. Therefore, the player can grasp that the jackpot is won through such a temporary stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

  However, in this embodiment, when the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 have one type of symbol, they indicate that the jackpot is won, but the winning jackpot type is also suggested. Absent. For example, if the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate a doublet, the jackpot game D is determined whether the winning jackpot is a jackpot corresponding to the jackpot game C1 or a jackpot corresponding to the jackpot game C2. The corresponding jackpot is also included. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of jackpot that has been won at the time of temporary stop of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

  Therefore, after the display of the mode indicating the temporary stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the above-described first acquisition number notice effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player of information about the winning jackpot. That is, by displaying the total number of winning balls to be paid out according to various jackpot games on the display unit 50a, it is possible to suggest to the player what kind of jackpot game is executed. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the first acquisition number notice effect that provides information that can determine the type of jackpot game.

  In addition, since the total number of winning balls to be paid out is displayed, it is possible to quickly grasp visually whether the game is a big hit game that is relatively advantageous to the player or not.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41, a title display effect and a right-handed notification effect are each performed during the execution of the first jackpot game. Among these, the title display effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying the execution of the first jackpot game (see FIG. 41).

  As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of title display effect at the start of execution of the first jackpot game. In the case shown in FIG. 41, the third display effect (FIG. 38B) is selected as the title display effect. Therefore, the third display effect is executed as the opening effect of the first jackpot game shown in FIG.

  In the third display effect, since the title image G131A shown in FIG. 38B is used, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of “holding ream” during the execution of the first big hit game. That is, during execution of the first jackpot game, execution of the second jackpot game before execution can be suggested. Therefore, the player can be confident of executing the second jackpot game at the opening of the first jackpot game. In other words, at the start of the first jackpot game C1, it is already possible to be sure that two jackpot games C1 (round games for 32 rounds) will be executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the first jackpot game with the greatest excitement.

  Also, a right-handed notification effect is performed along with the execution of the first jackpot game (see FIG. 41). That is, during the opening of the first jackpot game, the game is executed using the image G108A shown in FIGS. 19 (A), 38 (A), and 38 (B). On the other hand, during a round game and an ending, it is executed using an image G108B shown in FIGS. 19B, 19C, 39A, and 39B.

  Therefore, the player can grasp the start of execution of the first big hit game by the right-handed notification effect using the image G108A shown in FIG. Moreover, since the image G108A is relatively larger than the image G108B, the display during the opening (at the start of execution) can be made more conspicuous than the display during the round game or ending of the first jackpot game. Yes, the player can be surely notified of the start of the first big hit game.

  Furthermore, by executing the right-handed notification effect using the images G108A and G108B, it is possible to make the player aware that the player is right-handed while the first big hit game is being executed. The player can be sure to earn the profits.

  Subsequently, during the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, a linkage effect is performed (see FIG. 41).

  That is, over the first special figure variable display, the second special figure variable display, and the third special figure variable display (that is, from the start of the first special figure variable display to the end of the third special figure variable display), FIG. The image effects shown in (B) to FIG. 40 (E) are performed in series.

  As a result, it is possible to gather the player's consciousness in the connection effect by executing the variable display of the special figure 2 (the first special figure variable display, the second special figure variable display, and the third special figure variable display). Yes. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to the variable display performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game by executing the connection effect.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, unlike the variable display of the special figure 2 won for the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, the third special figure variable display won for the jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game is described above. The first acquisition number notice effect is not performed. That is, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the second jackpot game is executed, the acquisition number notice effect is not executed in addition to the connection effect. Therefore, the player can enjoy a series of connection effects without being disturbed, and the player's consciousness is not suitable for the variable display performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game. It is possible to do so.

  Also, in the present embodiment, unlike the variable display of special figure 2 won in the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, during the third special figure variable display, the special symbol variation effect production symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) are stopped without being temporarily stopped. This makes it difficult for the player's consciousness to face the small symbol area 50c of the display unit 50a during execution of the connection effect. Therefore, it is possible for the player to concentrate on the series of connection effects, so that the player's consciousness is not suitable for the variable display performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game. It is possible to make it.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 41, during the second jackpot game, the second acquisition number notice effect shown in FIG. 37A and the right-handed notification effect described above are performed. Among these, the second number-of-acquisition notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying the execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 41).

  Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that the second jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1. Furthermore, since the image G138 shown in FIG. 37 (A) is used, the player can quickly grasp the total number of winning balls to be paid out for two times including the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. Is possible. Therefore, the player can easily imagine the number of winning balls for the two jackpot games at the time when the execution of the second jackpot game is completed, and can enjoy the second jackpot game in a good mood.

  Further, as in the case of the first jackpot game, the player can grasp the start of the execution of the second jackpot game by the right-handed notification effect using the image G108A. Moreover, since the image G108A is larger than the image G108B, the player can be surely notified of the start of the second big hit game.

  Further, by executing the right-handed notification effect using the images G108A and G108B, it is possible to make the player aware that the player is right-handed while the second big hit game is being executed. As a result, it is possible to reliably obtain the profits that accompany this.

7-6-2. Case where three jackpot games are continuously played by “holding run” Next, using FIG. 42, two “holding runs” are generated after the jackpot game C1 is executed, and two new jackpot games are played. A case where C1 is continuously executed will be described. In this case, the earliest jackpot game C1 is the “first jackpot game”, the next jackpot game C1 after the first jackpot game (the jackpot game C1 by the first “holding game”) is the “second jackpot game”. The next jackpot game C1 after the second jackpot game (the jackpot game C1 by the second “holding ream”) is referred to as a “third jackpot game”.

  In addition, for the second jackpot game in this case, out of the total “3” special figure holds stored until the start of the first jackpot game, immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first) It is assumed that the one to be digested (the one that performs variable display) is a special figure suspension regarding the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the second jackpot game. Furthermore, for the third jackpot game, among the total “4” special figure suspensions stored until the start of the second jackpot game, the one that is digested second after the execution of the second jackpot game is It is assumed that the special figure hold related to the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the three jackpot game is held. Therefore, in the period between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the variable display of one special figure (special figure 2) is also displayed, and the period between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game The variable display of the special figure is performed twice.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the temporary stop time of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 accompanying the variable display of the special figure 2 that stops and displays the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the first jackpot game is “time t11”. " Also, the execution start time of the first jackpot game is set as “time t12” (see FIG. 42). Just before the time t12, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol C1.

  The start time of the variable display of the special figure 2 immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first time) is “time t13” (see FIG. 42). Immediately before time t13, the execution of the first jackpot game ends. The first special figure variable display after the execution of the first jackpot game is particularly referred to as a fourth special figure variable display. Also, the execution start time of the second big hit game is “time t14”. Immediately before time t14, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol C1 as a stop mode of the fourth special figure variable display.

  Then, the start time of the variable display in FIG. 2 immediately after the execution of the second jackpot game (first time) is “time t15” (see FIG. 42). Immediately before this time t15, the execution of the second jackpot game ends. The first special figure variable display after the execution of the second jackpot game is particularly referred to as a fifth special figure variable display. The start time of the variable display of the special figure (referred to as the sixth special figure variable display) after the fifth special figure variable display is “time t16”, and the execution start time of the third big hit game is “time t17”. And Immediately before the time t17, as a stop mode of the sixth special figure variable display, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol C1.

  The first acquisition number notice effect executed immediately before the first jackpot game, the title display effect, the right-handed notification effect, and the round effect executed during the execution of the first jackpot game shown in FIG. This is the same as the case shown in FIG. That is, after the temporary symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the special symbol variation effect are temporarily stopped, until the stop display indicating the stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is shown in FIGS. 36 (B) to 36 (D). The first acquisition number notice effect is executed. Then, as the opening effect of the first jackpot game, the third display effect shown in FIG. 38B is performed, and as the round effect, the third round effect shown in FIG. 39B is performed. Further, during the execution of the first jackpot game, the right-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 38 (B) or the like is executed.

  Subsequently, during the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, a joint effect is performed as in FIG. 41 (see FIG. 42). That is, the image effects shown in FIGS. 40B to 40E are performed in series during the execution period of the fourth special figure variable display.

  However, in the case shown in FIG. 42, since the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is one time of the fourth special figure variable display, the execution period is “3 seconds”. A staging effect is performed.

  As in the case of FIG. 41, in the case shown in FIG. 42, during the fourth special figure variable display that is won for the jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game, the first acquisition number notice effect as described above is provided. Not done. That is, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the second jackpot game is executed, the acquisition number notice effect is not executed in addition to the connection effect. Further, during the fourth special figure variable display, the special symbol variation effect effect symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) are stopped without being temporarily stopped.

  Next, during the second jackpot game, as in the case of FIG. 41, the above-described second acquisition number notice effect and right-handed notification effect are performed. The second acquisition number notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying the execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 42).

  Subsequently, during the variable display of the special figure between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the connection effect is provided as in the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. Performed (see FIG. 42). That is, the image effects shown in FIGS. 40B to 40E are performed in series during the execution period of the fifth special figure variable display and the sixth special figure variable display.

  In addition, since the variable display of the special figure between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game is two times of the fifth special figure variable display and the sixth special figure variable display, the execution period is a linkage of “6 seconds”. Production is performed.

  Further, in the same way as during the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, during the sixth special figure variable display won the jackpot corresponding to the third jackpot game, The acquisition number notice effect is not executed. In other words, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the third jackpot game is executed, the acquisition number notice effect is not performed in addition to the connection effect. Furthermore, during the sixth special figure variable display, the special symbol variation effect effect symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) are stopped without being temporarily stopped.

  Next, during the third jackpot game, the above-described third acquisition number notice effect and right-handed notification effect are performed. The third acquisition number notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying the execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 42).

8). Effects of First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, a title display effect is provided when the second jackpot game is executed by the holding sequence. Do not execute. Therefore, it is possible to show the player that the second jackpot game is performed subsequent to the first jackpot game. That is, it is possible to show the player that a large number (32R) of round games of the first jackpot game (16R) and the second jackpot game of round games (16R) are continuously performed. It has become. Therefore, as for the first jackpot game with the third display effect, the player seems to have played a jackpot game with a scale exceeding the number of rounds of the normal first jackpot game, that is, a scale exceeding the player's assumption. It is possible to feel and improve the interest.

  In addition, as described above, when the second jackpot game is performed, the title display effect is not executed, so that the second jackpot game is performed following the first jackpot game, while the right-handed notification effect (particularly FIG. It is possible to notify the start of the second big hit game by executing the effect using the image G108A shown in 19 (A) and the like. Therefore, the player can feel as if a jackpot game exceeding the assumption has been performed, and can reliably grasp the start of the second jackpot game by executing the right-handed notification effect. It has become.

  In addition, when the third round game using the image G131B shown in FIG. 39B is performed during the execution of the round game of the jackpot game C1, the player determines that the jackpot game C1 being executed is the first. It is possible to grasp that it is a jackpot game. In addition, after this jackpot game C1, the player can be convinced before execution that another jackpot game C1 (second jackpot game) is continuously performed. Thus, it is possible to improve interest.

  As shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, when the second round game using the image G130B shown in FIG. 39A is performed during the execution of the second jackpot game, It is possible to indicate to the player that the jackpot game is not continuously played after the jackpot game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, when the same display as the second round game using the image G130B shown in FIG. 39A is performed during the execution of the second jackpot game, the second jackpot game is the first It is possible to make the player aware that it is running continuously with the jackpot game.

  Moreover, in such a case, the player can be confident before the execution that another jackpot game C1 (the third jackpot game) will be continuously performed after the second jackpot game. It has become.

  In addition, there are two types of acquisition number notice effects, that is, a first acquisition number notice effect and a second acquisition number notice effect that have different execution timings. That is, during the opening of the jackpot game (for example, the second jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot winning in the special drawing lottery up to a predetermined number of times (four times) after the first jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the first acquisition number notice effect is performed immediately before execution of the jackpot game (for example, the first jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot won in the special drawing lottery in other periods. Therefore, the player can enjoy a variety of number-of-acquisition notice effects, and the interest in the effects can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41, the first acquisition number notice effect is performed after the temporary stop of the effect symbol in a mode that suggests execution of the jackpot game (first jackpot game). Therefore, the player can grasp the game profit of the jackpot game to be executed before the jackpot game is executed.

  Further, when the second jackpot game is executed, the title display effect is not performed with the opening of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 41). Therefore, it is possible to show that the second jackpot game is played following the previous first jackpot game. In addition, since the second acquisition number notice effect shown in FIG. 37A is performed during the opening of the second jackpot game, the game profit of the second jackpot game is played during the second jackpot game. It is possible to suggest to the person.

  Further, as described above, there are two types of variation effects, one with a temporary stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and one without a temporary stop of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. That is, for example, in the variable production in the case of winning the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop temporarily after the temporary stop, while between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game In the fluctuating effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop without temporarily stopping (see FIG. 41). Therefore, the player can enjoy a variety of variation effects during the game, and the entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in the variation effect immediately before the execution of the first jackpot game, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped in a manner that suggests the execution of the first jackpot game, and after the temporary stop, the third display effect is performed ( (See FIG. 41). Regarding the fact that the first jackpot game is executed by the temporary stop of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in such a manner, the holding display is generated after the first jackpot game by the third display effect. Each person can grasp each. That is, the player can grasp step by step about two jackpot games (first jackpot game and second jackpot game) that are continuously executed.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably. In addition, the technical features in the first embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  In the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs a title display effect as an opening effect accompanying the opening of a jackpot game. However, the configuration may be such that the title display effect can be executed during the variable display of the special figure immediately before the execution of the jackpot game (special game). Specifically, for example, there is a configuration in which a title display effect can be executed during a period from the temporary stop of the effect symbol of the special symbol change effect accompanying the variable display of the special symbol to the stop of the effect symbol.

  In the first embodiment, the second display effect or the third display effect suggests a jackpot game C1 that is a jackpot game of substantially 16R, and the jackpot game that is a jackpot game other than the substantial 16R in the first display effect. A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2 and jackpot game D are suggested. In other words, the effect content suggested by the title display effect is the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game). However, the effect content may be, for example, a gaming state after execution of a special game other than the substantial number of rounds.

  In the first embodiment, the second round effect using the image G130B or the third round effect using the image G131B suggests a jackpot game C1 that is a big jackpot game of 16R, and uses the image G107B. In the first round production, the jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2 and jackpot game D, which are jackpot games other than the substantial 16R, are suggested. That is, similar to the title display effect, the effect content suggested by the round effect using the predetermined image is set as the substantial number of rounds of the special game. However, the effect content may be, for example, a gaming state after execution of a special game other than the substantial number of rounds.

  In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game that includes a structure that suggests a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) with a single title display effect (for example, a first display effect). It was a machine. However, it is good also as a gaming machine provided with the structure which suggests one kind of special game by the title display effect of one aspect. Moreover, it is good also as a gaming machine provided with the structure which suggests one kind of special game by the round production using the image of one display mode.

  In the first embodiment, the right-handed notification effect (start effect) using the images G108A and G108B displayed on the display unit 50a is used. However, in addition to an effect using such an image, for example, a lamp effect using a frame lamp or a panel lamp may be used. Specifically, for example, when the execution of the special game is started, there is an effect of lighting or blinking the board lamps arranged at least in the prize winning opening or the vicinity thereof. In addition, for example, when the execution of a special game is started, there is an effect of turning on or blinking a frame lamp arranged in the vicinity of the special winning opening.

  In the first embodiment, the round effect using the images G107B, G130B, and G131B is executed in all rounds. However, the configuration may be such that a round effect is executed in some rounds.

  In the first embodiment, the third round effect using the image G131B is executed during the execution of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. That is, during the execution of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. 42, the same image as the image G131B used in the round effect during the execution of the first jackpot game is used. However, a configuration using an image similar to an image used in a round effect during the execution of the first jackpot game may be used during the execution of the second jackpot game. Moreover, the structure using dissimilar thing may be sufficient.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out in the acquisition number notice effect is the gaming profit of the jackpot game (special game). However, the game profit may be a substantial number of rounds of the special game. Moreover, it is good also as a game state after execution of a special game.

  In the first embodiment, the “specific condition” is a period from the end of the jackpot game (special game) to the determination of “4” times. However, a value other than “4” times (any value from “1” to “3” or a value equal to or greater than “5”) may be used.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the aspect of the effect design that suggests that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is “zolo eyes”, but is not limited to “zolo eyes”. For example, a “chance eye” in which a plurality of effect symbols are configured in a predetermined combination may be used as an effect symbol that suggests that a special game is executed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs the 1st acquisition number notice effect after the temporary stop of the effect symbol accompanying the variable display of the special figure just before execution of jackpot game (special game). However, it is good also as a structure performed at the time of the temporary stop of such an effect design or before a stop.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which can be performed as an opening effect of the jackpot effect accompanying the opening of the 2nd jackpot game (special game) for the 2nd acquisition number notice effect. However, it may be a round effect or an ending effect of a jackpot game.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which can be performed as an opening effect of the jackpot effect accompanying the opening of a jackpot game (special game) as a title display effect. However, it may be configured to be executed after the temporary stop of the production symbol accompanying the variable display of the special figure immediately before the execution of the special game.

  In the first embodiment, when the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1 and a “holding run” is subsequently generated, the third display effect and the third round effect using the image G131B are performed. Was executed. However, the jackpot game to be executed may be a jackpot game other than the jackpot game C1. Also, the third display effect, the third round effect using the image G131B, and the connection effect are executed only when the jackpot game by the “holding run” is the jackpot game C1. However, when the jackpot game by the “holding series” is a jackpot game other than the jackpot game C1, the third display effect, the third round effect using the image G131B, and the connection effect may be executed.

  In the first embodiment, the type of title display effect is selected at the start of execution of the “previous jackpot game”. However, the configuration may be such that the type of title display effect is selected during the variable display of the special figure before the execution of the “first jackpot game”. In addition, a configuration may be used in which the type of title display effect is selected during the execution of “first jackpot game” (for example, during the opening).

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which determines the presence or absence of a "hold continuous" only for the special figure reservation of special figure 2. FIG. However, in addition to the special figure hold of the special figure 2, the special figure hold of the special figure 1 may be configured to determine whether or not there is a “reserved run”. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a “holding ream” regardless of the gaming state in which special figure hold is stored.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although it was set as the production which manages a connection production | production with a scenario, it is good also as an production | generation independent of a scenario. Specifically, for example, the connection effect may be divided into a plurality of sections, and the effect content of each section may be determined together with the execution of the connection effect.

  In the first embodiment, for example, a connection effect is executed between the two jackpot games (first jackpot game and second jackpot game) shown in FIG. In other words, the jackpot effect associated with the first jackpot game, the bridging effect, and the jackpot effect associated with the second jackpot game are sequentially performed. However, the jackpot effect, the connection effect, and the jackpot effect accompanying the second jackpot game may be a series of effects related to the contents. That is, a series of effects may be executed over these two jackpot games. According to such a configuration, since it is difficult for the player to notice between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the player can feel as if a jackpot game of a scale exceeding the assumption was performed. It is.

  Furthermore, in addition to the series of effects described above, at least one effect of the title display effect, the right-handed notification effect, the round effect using the predetermined image, and the acquisition number notice effect may be executed. .

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is so-called “first type” or “digipachi”, is shown as a gaming machine. However, the so-called “type 3” and “right property” pachinko machines, and the characteristics of the “type 1” pachinko gaming machine and the characteristics of the “type 2” pachinko gaming machine are so-called. It is good also as a pachinko game machine called "1 type 2 type mixing". Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine called a “ST machine” in which the winning probability is controlled to a high probability state during the ST (special time) period.

  “Establishment of the first condition” refers to a case where a game ball wins (wins) a starting opening and the number of special figure reservations for the winning starting opening does not reach the upper limit. “Establishment of the second condition” refers to a case where the number of reserved special figures is not “0” after the variable display of special figures that has been performed previously ends.

10. Inventions described in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, the inventions of the following means are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
Effect execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number value) by establishment of the first condition (the game control microcomputer 101 that acquires the special symbol related random number in the sensor detection process of step S104);
First determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (a jackpot game) is executed based on the acquired determination information based on the acquired second condition (of the special operation process in step S106) , A game control microcomputer 101) for executing special symbol standby processing,
When the result of the first determination by the first determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (the jackpot game control process is executed in the special operation process of step S106) Game control microcomputer 101),
Before the second condition is satisfied, second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information (execution of pre-reading determination is performed in the sensor detection process of step S104) A gaming control microcomputer 101),
The production execution means
If the result of the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, the suggestion display is performed using the predetermined display means when the special game is executed. (Title display effect) may be performed,
When performing the suggestion display, when the normal suggestion display (first display effect or the like) suggesting the execution of the special game is performed, the second determination information acquired after the first determination information is displayed. Based on the result of the second determination based on, when performing a special suggestion display (third display effect) that suggests that the special game is continuously executed,
When the special suggestion display is performed, the suggestion display is not performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed (Pachinko gaming machine PY1) .

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, no suggestion display is performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed, so that the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to look like Therefore, the player can feel as if a special game of a scale exceeding the assumption is performed as a special game with a special suggestion display, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means A2
A gaming machine according to means A1,
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games having different game contents,
The suggestion display is a display suggesting the game content,
The production execution means
When the execution of the special game is started, a start effect (right-handed notification effect) suggesting the start of the special game may be executed together with the suggestion display,
When the start effect is executed together with the special suggestion display, when the execution of the special game based on the second determination information is started, the start effect is executed without performing the suggestion display. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the start of the special game based on the second determination information is performed by executing the start effect while making it appear that the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to inform. Therefore, the player can feel as if a special game exceeding the assumption was performed, and can grasp the start of execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
Effect execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number value) by establishment of the first condition (the game control microcomputer 101 that acquires the special symbol related random number in the sensor detection process of step S104);
First determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (a jackpot game) is executed based on the acquired determination information based on the acquired second condition (of the special operation process in step S106) , A game control microcomputer 101) for executing special symbol standby processing,
When the result of the first determination by the first determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (the jackpot game control process is executed in the special operation process of step S106) Game control microcomputer 101),
Before the second condition is satisfied, second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information (execution of pre-reading determination is performed in the sensor detection process of step S104) A gaming control microcomputer 101),
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games having different game contents,
The production execution means
When the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, an instructing display (image G107B) is performed using the predetermined display means during the execution of the special game. Etc.) may be performed)
When performing the suggestion display, when performing the normal suggestion display (such as the first round effect using the image G107B) suggesting the game content, and the second acquired after the first determination information Based on the result of the second determination based on the determination information, there may be a special suggestion display (third round effect using the image G131B) that suggests that the special game is continuously executed. Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by the above.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the special suggestion is displayed during the execution of the special game, the player continues the special game one more time after the special game being executed. It is possible to be convinced before execution.

The invention according to means B2
A gaming machine described in means B1,
The production execution means
When the special suggestion display is performed, the normal suggestion display may be performed without performing the special suggestion display during execution of the special game based on the second determination information. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the normal suggestion display is performed during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the special game is not continuously performed after the special game being executed. It can be suggested to the player.

The invention according to means B3 is
A gaming machine described in means B1,
The production execution means
When the special suggestion display is performed, the same display as the special suggestion display may be performed during execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when performing the same display as the special suggestion display during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the special game is continuously executed with the previous special game. It is possible to make the player aware of this.

The invention according to means B4 is
A gaming machine described in means B3,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the second determination based on the third determination information acquired after the second determination information, during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the special suggestion display and The gaming machine is characterized in that the same display is sometimes performed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the same display as the special suggestion display is performed during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the player further stops after the special game being executed. It is possible to be sure before executing that one special game (special game based on the third determination information) is continuously performed.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
Effect execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player (among the special operation processing of step S106, the game control microcomputer 101 that executes a special symbol standby process);
If the result of the determination by the determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (the game control microcomputer for executing the jackpot game control process in the special operation process of step S106) 101), and
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games having different game profits,
The production execution means
When the result of the determination is the execution of the special game, when the special game is executed, the profit display (acquisition number notice effect) suggesting the game profit may be performed using the predetermined display means. Yes,
When the result of the determination under a specific condition is the execution of the special game, the profit display may be performed after the execution of the special game,
In the case where the result of the determination when not under the specific condition is execution of the special game, the profit display may be performed before the special game is executed (pachinko) A gaming machine PY1).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are a plurality of profit display timings, which can be improved.

The invention according to means C2
A gaming machine according to means C1,
The specific condition is a gaming machine characterized by a period from the end of the special game to a predetermined number of the determinations.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the determination result in the period from the end of the special game to the determination of the predetermined number of times is the execution of the special game, and the determination result in the other period is the special game It is possible to make the timing for displaying profit different from the case of execution of.

The invention according to means C3 is:
A gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect that stops in a manner that suggests the result of the determination after changing a predetermined effect symbol (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3),
In the case where the profit display is performed before the special game is executed, the profit display is displayed after the effect design is temporarily stopped in a manner suggesting that the special game is executed in the variation effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by performing.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the profit is displayed after the temporary stop of the production symbol in the mode suggesting the execution of the special game, the player can play the special game to be executed before the execution of the special game. It is possible to grasp the profit.

The invention according to means C4 is
A gaming machine described in means C3,
When the first condition is satisfied, an acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random value) (a game control microcomputer 101 that acquires a special symbol related random number in the sensor detection process of step S104) is provided.
The determination means includes
When the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, the determination is performed based on the acquired determination information.
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the acquired determination information before the second condition is satisfied (a game that executes a prefetch determination in the sensor detection process of step S104) A control microcomputer 101),
The production execution means
When the result of the determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, the effect design is temporarily stopped in a manner suggesting that the special game is executed. Later, there may be a suggestion display (title display effect) using the predetermined display means,
When performing the suggestion display, when the normal suggestion display (first display effect or the like) suggesting the execution of the special game is performed, the second determination information acquired after the first determination information is displayed. When performing a special suggestion display (third display effect) that suggests that the special game is continuously executed based on the result of the prior determination based on,
When the special suggestion display is performed, the profit display is performed during the execution of the special game without performing the suggestion display when the special game based on the second determination information is executed. It is a featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, no suggestion display is performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed, so that the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to look like In addition, since the profit is displayed during the execution of the special game, the game profit of the special game can be suggested during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1
Production execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production;
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number value) by establishment of the first condition (the game control microcomputer 101 that acquires the special symbol related random number in the sensor detection process of step S104);
Based on the establishment of the second condition, determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information (in the special action processing of step S106, a special symbol standby) A game control microcomputer 101) for executing processing;
If the result of the determination by the determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (the game control microcomputer for executing the jackpot game control process in the special operation process of step S106) 101), and
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect that stops in a manner that suggests the result of the determination after changing a predetermined effect symbol (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3),
When the result of the determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, the special game is executed during the variation effect based on the result of the determination. There are times when the production design is temporarily stopped in a manner that suggests
When the result of the determination based on the second determination information acquired after the first determination information is execution of the special game, the effect symbol is displayed during the variation effect based on the determination result. This is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that it may not be temporarily stopped.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to provide a variation effect that includes a temporary stop of the effect symbol and that that does not cause a temporary stop of the effect symbol. Therefore, the player can enjoy a variety of variation effects during the game, and the interest can be improved.

The invention relating to the means D2
A gaming machine according to means D1,
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means before the second condition is satisfied (among the sensor detection processing in step S104, A game control microcomputer 101) for executing prefetch determination;
The production execution means
When the result of the determination based on the acquired first determination information is the execution of the special game, after the temporary stop of the effect symbol during the variation effect, before based on the second determination information A gaming machine characterized in that a special suggestion display (third display effect) that suggests that the special game is continuously executed may be performed based on a result of the pre-article determination.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can perform step-by-step instructions on two special games that are continuously executed by temporarily stopping the effect design in a mode that suggests the execution of the special game and then displaying the special suggestion. It is possible to grasp.

50. Image display device (production means)
50a ... display section (predetermined display means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Main control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Sub-control board (production execution means)
121 ... Production control microcomputer EZ1 ... Left production symbol (predetermined production symbol)
EZ2 ... Medium production design (predetermined production design)
EZ3 ... Right effect design (predetermined design)
PY1 ... Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

Effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means including the predetermined display means;
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of the first condition;
First determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information by the establishment of the second condition;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the result of the first determination by the first determination means is execution of the special game;
Second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the acquired determination information before the second condition is satisfied,
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games having different game contents,
The production execution means
When the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the execution of the special game, the suggestion display is performed using the predetermined display means during the execution of the special game. There is
When performing the suggestion display, based on the result of the second determination based on the second determination information acquired after the first determination information and when performing the normal suggestion display indicating the game content There is a special indication indicating that the special game is continuously executed, and
When the special suggestion display is performed, the same display as the special suggestion display may be performed during execution of the special game based on the second determination information.