JP2019146779A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest by a performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute a first performance (notice performance) and a second performance (stock performance) suggesting execution of the first performance. By executing the second performance, a plurality of symbols (item images) can be displayed on a predetermined display unit. There are an upper limit ("3") and a threshold ("2") for the number of symbols displayed on the predetermined display unit. When the number of displayed symbols is equal to or greater than the threshold and when the displayed symbols form a specific combination, a special performance (group notice performance) can be executed. On the other hand, when the number of displayed symbols is less than the threshold, no special performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

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 based on the establishment of the start condition is performed, and a special game (a big hit game) is performed based on the determination result. For example, a determination is made when a game ball wins (enters) a start opening, and a round game with a special winning opening is performed as a special game. A player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball at a big prize opening in a round game.

  Also, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the determination result. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a special game is performed on the liquid crystal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-108919

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is no way for the player to know in advance the execution of the notice effect (first effect), and there is room for further improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of symbols on a predetermined display section,
The number of symbols displayed on the predetermined display unit has an upper limit value and a threshold value, both of which are two or more,
The threshold is a value that does not exceed the upper limit,
When the number of the displayed symbols is equal to or greater than the threshold, and when the displayed symbols form a specific combination, a special effect can be executed,
When the number of the displayed symbols is less than the threshold value, the special effect is not executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest by 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot presentation mode. 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 (1st 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 2nd SP reach. It is an SP reach mode selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a stock challenge production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a stock challenge effect and a stock effect. (A) is explanatory drawing of stock production, (B) is explanatory drawing of an item image. It is explanatory drawing of a notice effect. (A) is a first effect mode selection table, (B) is a second effect mode selection table, (C) is a third effect mode selection table, and (D) is a fourth effect mode selection table. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific combination of an item image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a help reach production. It is an execution number selection table. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge production, a stock production, and a notice production during special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the some route to execution of 2nd SP reach.

  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. A cross-shaped cross button 42 is provided on the left side of the hemispherical button 40.

  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. In the lower left of the first start port 11, a second start port 12 having an opening 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 positioned in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 2, 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 grand prize winning 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 grand prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize port 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 the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

  A first start port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, 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 for a predetermined fluctuation time. The usual variable display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. In addition, the mode of the usual variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the 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 production unit 1U includes an image display device 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 panel movable unit. A 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 50a that can display a 3D image.

  The front panel movable device 55 further includes, for example, a front panel upper movable device 55UL, 55UR disposed above the front panel movable device 55D, and a front front panel movable device 55D. It is configured to be movable, and includes a front left movable body 55ULk whose front portion is mainly decorated in three dimensions. 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 thereof, and a rear panel lower movable device 56D disposed on the lower side. It is configured to be movable and includes a rear upper movable body 56Uk with 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 the hero character logo type “L, O, G, O”, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, is applied to the front side. It 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) 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, most of the lower image display device 50 is covered by the combined rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and rear panel lower movable body 56Dk, so that the image display device 50 is difficult to view.

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in 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 (hereinafter referred to as “sub-submission control”) that performs control related to an effect such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period in which the operation of the hemispherical button 40, the sword-shaped button 41, or the cross button 42 is effective (operation effective period). 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. The production control board (sub control board) 120 corresponds to production execution means.

  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 game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

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

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

  Various sensors 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 figure display 81, a common figure display 82, and a special figure holding display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

  The payout control board 170 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 stores an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the programmed program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores 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 connection between the sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches 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, a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, and a cross button detection switch 42a. 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. The cross button detection switch 42a detects that the cross button 42 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a, 42a 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 and 55URk, the lower front movable body 55Dk, the upper rear movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the front front movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, the front front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear rear movable body 56Uk, and the rear rear movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151. 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 chew 12D (for example, 3.0 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, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 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. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (effect 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, For example, the figure fluctuation pattern random number is determined as a special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. 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, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

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

  In addition, as the round game from 1R to 8R of the jackpot game B, the same round game as the jackpot game A in which the first jackpot 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum is executed. Further, as the round games from 9R to 15R, the same round game as the jackpot game A, in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, is executed. However, as the 16R round game of the jackpot game B, a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is executed.

  In addition, as the round game from 1R to 15R of the jackpot game C, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum is executed. As the 16R round game, the same round game as the jackpot game A, in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, is executed.

  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.

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 state”. Can be set to one of the following game states: “Game State (Highly Probable Low Base State)”, “High Probability High Base Game State (Highly Probable High Base State)”, and “Big Hit Game State (equivalent to Special Game State)” It is. 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 special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In the “hit game state”, the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed. Therefore, the non-short-time state is set 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 variation effect mode, a time reduction effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effects are performed in “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” and “high probability high base gaming state”. It is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and indicates a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. 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 executed, 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. Further, 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” A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. 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. A jackpot ending effect in which the winning ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  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 figure variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol variation display, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to produce effects using various effect devices such as 41 and the cross button 42. The special figure variation effect corresponds to the variation effect.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially horizontally. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 correspond to predetermined effect symbols, respectively.

  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 in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed.

  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, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. These are described to represent the ranges of the medium effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

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

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable symbol special display is on standby. As shown in FIG. 4, with the start of it, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special figure is terminated without occurrence of reach (special figure). 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 variable pattern of the special figure variable display is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), in the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21B, the variable display of the special figure is started, and the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the small left symbol KZ1, the small and medium symbol KZ2, and the small right symbol KZ3. The change display of 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 title image (SP reach start title image) G114 indicating the character string “battle start” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the execution of SP reach has been started. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, the display of the title image G114 is finished, and the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are displayed. The Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24C, the SP reach dedicated background image (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character A appears, as shown in FIG. A scene in which the main character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, an image G1 shown in FIG. This image G1 includes a character image G11 indicating a character string “Destroy enemy A!” And an effect image G12 that enhances the character 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 the icon display area 50e is displayed as shown in FIG. 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. Notice suggestion effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform the notice suggestion effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure change effect. The notice suggestion 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, 42, and the like, and the result of the jackpot determination It is possible to suggest the result of the special pattern fluctuation 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 suggestion 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 result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. Is activated, and the front front left movable body 55ULk, front front right movable body 55URk, and front front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereafter, 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 combined 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 board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the panel lower lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated, and as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front panel movable apparatus 55 and the rear panel movable apparatus 56 are combined. And 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 includes 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 suggestion effect. Can be done. 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. As shown in FIG. 26 (C), after the remaining time of the operation effective period has expired and before the variable display of the special figure is finished, the front panel movable device 55 is actuated, The movable body 55ULk, the front front upper right movable body 55URk and the front lower panel movable body 55Dk are combined, the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated. An operation result effect (a jackpot suggestion effect) is performed. 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 on the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold where the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice suggestion 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 result of the second prefetch determination The second start port sensor command including the second start winning command representing the above 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 fluctuation pattern is also associated with 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. 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 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 seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the 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 process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as a hemispherical button detection switch 40a, a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, or a cross button detection switch 42a, 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), during the execution of the special figure variation effect described above, the following “stock challenge effect”, “stock effect (corresponding to the second effect)” and “ The “notice effect (corresponding to the first effect)” can be executed. In addition, when a predetermined condition (described later) is established, a “group notice effect (corresponding to a special effect)” and a “help reach reach effect (corresponding to a special effect)” can be executed. The notice effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot (that is, a special figure that is changing becomes a jackpot symbol). The stock effect is an effect suggesting execution of the notice effect. Also, the stock challenge effect is an effect that can suggest execution of the stock effect. The group notice effect is an effect capable of notifying that a big hit will be made. In addition, the help reach production effect is an effect that can suggest execution of the second SP reach.

  In the present embodiment, when the SP reach is executed with the special figure fluctuation effect in the non-time-short state, at least one kind of notice effect (first notice effect described later) is always performed. Therefore, the stock effect and the stock challenge effect are also performed when the SP reach is executed with the special figure fluctuation effect in the non-time-short state. In addition, the group notice effect or the help reach production effect may be performed when the SP reach is executed with the special figure variation effect in the non-time-short state.

7-1. SP Reach First, the SP reach of the present embodiment (first embodiment) will be further described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, FIG. 34 and FIG. The SP reach according to the present embodiment includes an introduction effect that is an effect corresponding to the introduction portion of the SP reach, and a main effect (corresponding to a high suggestion effect) that is an effect executed following the introduction effect. Specifically, the effects shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B correspond to the introduction effects, and the effects shown after FIG. 24C and the effects shown after FIG. 34A are the main effects. It corresponds to. That is, the introductory effect is an effect of displaying the SP reach title image G114 on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 24A) and such title image G114 as well as the enemy character A shown in FIG. 24C. First, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, and the effect of displaying the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3. On the other hand, this effect is a battle effect that starts from an effect in which the enemy character A appears (see FIG. 24C and FIG. 34A).

  In addition, the SP reach of the present embodiment includes “first SP reach” and “second SP reach”, which are different from each other in the production contents of this production. The first SP reach is the above-described SP reach (see FIGS. 24 to 27). That is, it is an effect in which only the hero character battles with the enemy character A. In other words, it is a battle production that challenges the enemy as many as the enemy. The main effect of the first SP reach corresponds to the first high suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, the second SP reach is an effect in which an ally character appears together with the hero character (see FIG. 34B), and the hero character and ally character battle with the enemy character A. In other words, it is a battle production that challenges the enemy with more numbers than the enemy. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that the second SP reach is easier to win against the enemy than the first SP reach. The main effect of the second SP reach corresponds to the second high suggestion effect.

  In the second effect of the second SP reach, specifically, an effect in which the enemy character A appears on the display unit 50a is executed as in FIG. 24C (FIG. 34A). Then, as shown in FIG. 34B, an image G119 showing a character string “help!” At the center of the display unit 50a, an image G116 showing the upper half of the main character above the image G119, and an image G119. An image G118 showing the upper half of the teammate character is displayed below the image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34C, a scene in which the main character and the friend character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Thereafter, similar to the first SP reach, the effects shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 are executed.

  Note that when the SP reach of the present embodiment is a big hit (the special figure being changed is a big hit symbol), the second SP reach is more easily selected than the first SP reach. Specifically, as shown in the SP reach mode selection table of FIG. 35, when the jackpot is won, that is, when the special chart in the change is a jackpot symbol, the distribution ratio for the second SP reach is “75%. Is. This is higher than the distribution rate (“25%”) that is the first SP reach. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes the second SP reach when the big hit is lost, that is, the distribution rate that becomes the second SP reach ("10%" when the changing special figure becomes the lost symbol) )).

  Therefore, by executing the second SP reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot. Further, when executing the second SP reach, it is possible to suggest to the player that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than when executing the first SP reach, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot. It is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the second SP reach is also referred to as “help reach” in particular, since the effect of the second SP reach is such that the hero character adds to (helps) the main character.

7-2. Stock Challenge Production Next, the stock challenge production will be described with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. Stock challenge production is executed during N reach of special figure variation production. The flow of execution of the stock challenge effect in the special map change effect will be described later.

  The stock challenge effect is a player-participation-type effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40 and aims to acquire an item image G7 (see FIG. 37) displayed in the stock effect. The item image G7 (corresponding to a symbol) is an image that suggests the execution of a notice effect performed thereafter. In the present embodiment, it is possible to display a maximum of three (1, 2, or 3) item images G7 on the display unit 50a in one stock challenge effect. Details of the item image G7 will be described later.

  Stock challenge production is managed by scenario. That is, the effect control microcomputer based on the content of the SP reach scheduled to be executed (first SP reach, second SP reach), whether or not the notice effect is executed, and the type of the notice effect when the notice effect is executed. 121 selects one scenario from a plurality of scenarios in which the details of the production mode (production content) of the stock challenge production are determined. The details of the production mode refer to the number (1 to 3) of the item images G7 and the type of the item image G7.

  In the stock challenge effect, first, as shown in FIG. 36A, an image G41 indicating the character string “stock challenge” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Thereby, the player can grasp the start of execution of the stock challenge effect. As the execution of the stock challenge effect starts, the medium effect symbol EZ2 disappears. The left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left part of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right part of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 36A). Note that the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are reduced and displayed with the movement.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), an effect (hemispherical button operation promotion effect) that prompts the hemispherical button 40 to be repeatedly hit (operation to continuously press down) is performed. In this hemispherical button operation promotion effect, the hemispherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 36B). The hemispherical button operation promotion image G <b> 5 includes an image (hemispherical button image) G <b> 51 representing the hemispherical button 40, an image (operation image) G <b> 52 representing an operation mode (continuous hitting) of the hemispherical button 40, and the hemispherical button 40. And an image (operation effective period remaining time image) G53 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (hemispherical button operation effective period) related to the operation. During execution of the hemispherical button operation promotion effect, a period during which the pressing operation of the hemispherical button 40 is valid (semispherical button operation effective period) occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the hemispherical button operation effective period is a predetermined period (first period) after the hemispherical button 40 is pressed (first hit) a predetermined number of times (first number of times), or the hemispherical button operation effective period is a predetermined period (first period). After the elapse, as shown in FIG. 37A, the first item image G7 is displayed (appears) at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a. That is, the middle item image G7C among the item images G7 is displayed at the middle display position (corresponding to the display position) 50ac located at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 37A). The item image G7 and the middle item image G7C will be described in detail later.

  In the stock challenge effect of the present embodiment, as described above, one, two, or three item images G7 are finally displayed on the display unit 50a. As a case where one item image G7 is finally displayed in one stock challenge effect, for example, effects as shown in FIGS. 37 (B) and 37 (C) are performed. That is, while displaying the 1st item image G7, the said hemispherical button operation promotion effect is continuously performed until the hemispherical button operation effective period ends (refer FIG. 37 (B)). And the 1st end effect which displays image G54 which shows character string "acquire one" in the center of display part 50a is performed (refer to Drawing 37 (C)).

  Note that as shown in FIGS. 37A, 37B, and 37C, the item image G7 (medium item image G7C) is continuously displayed. It is continuously displayed until a subsequent notice effect (described later) is executed. In other words, the execution of the stock effect is started from the time when the item image G7 is displayed, that is, from the time when the item image G7 appears on the display unit 50a. That is, from the point in time when the middle item image G7C is displayed, execution of a stock effect (first stock effect described later) using the middle item image G7C is started. Then, the execution of the stock effect continues until the notice effect is executed. Therefore, in addition to the end of the execution of the stock challenge effect by the first end effect, the fact that one item image G7 is displayed on the display unit 50a (that is, the execution of one kind of stock effect) is displayed. It is possible to notify the player. The stock production will be described in detail later.

  Next, the case where two item images G7 are finally displayed in one stock challenge effect will be described. In such a case, for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 37 (D) and FIG. 37 (E) is performed. Specifically, the first item image G7 is displayed and the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is continuously performed. Then, after the hemispherical button operation is valid for a predetermined period (second time), the hemispherical button operation is valid for a predetermined period (first time). After the elapse of a second period longer than one period, the second item image G7 is displayed (appears) above (see FIG. 37D) or below the middle display position 50ac. That is, the upper item image G7U is displayed at the upper display position (corresponding to the display position) 50au above the middle display position 50ac in the display unit 50a (see FIG. 37D). Alternatively, the lower item image G7D is displayed at a lower display position (corresponding to a display position) 50ad (see FIG. 37F) that is below the middle display position 50ac of the display unit 50a. The upper item image G7U and the lower item image G7D will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, the above-described two item images G7 are displayed, and the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is continuously performed until the hemispherical button operation effective period ends. And the 2nd end effect which displays image G55 which shows character string "2 acquisition" as shown in Drawing 37 (E) in the center of display part 50a is performed.

  The middle item image G7C is continuously displayed as shown in FIGS. 37A, 37D, and 37E. For example, when the second item image G7 is the upper item image G7U, the upper item image G7U is continuously displayed as shown in FIGS. 37 (D) and 37 (E). In addition to the middle item image G7C, the upper item image G7U is also continuously displayed until a subsequent notice effect (described later) is executed. That is, in the same way as the stock effect using the middle item image G7C (the first stock effect described later), the stock effect using the upper item image G7U (the second stock described later) from the time when the upper item image G7U is displayed. (Direction) is started. Therefore, in addition to the end of execution of the stock challenge effect by execution of the second end effect, two item images G7 are displayed on the display unit 50a (that is, execution of two types of stock effects). ) Can be notified to the player.

  Next, a case where three item images G7 are finally displayed in one stock challenge effect will be described. In such a case, for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 37 (F) is performed. That is, while displaying the two item images G7, the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is continuously performed. Specifically, the middle item image G7C and the upper item image G7U shown in FIG. 37 (D) are displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, after the hemispherical button operation effective period, the remaining time of the hemispherical button operation effective period disappears after the hemispherical button 40 is pressed (struck repeatedly) a predetermined number of times (a third number greater than the second number). Later, as shown in FIG. 37 (F), the third item image G7 is displayed (appears) below the middle display position 50ac. That is, the lower item image G7D is displayed at the lower display position 50ad below the middle display position 50ac of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 37F). The lower item image G7D will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, a third end effect is displayed in which three item images G7 are displayed and an image G56 indicating the character string “acquired three” as shown in FIG. 37 (F) is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Executed.

  The middle item image G7C is continuously displayed as shown in FIGS. 37 (A), 37 (D), and 37 (F). The upper item image G7U is continuously displayed as shown in FIGS. 37 (D) and 37 (F). Further, the lower item image G7D is continuously displayed as shown in FIG. In addition to the middle item image G7C and the upper item image G7U, the lower item image G7D is also continuously displayed until a subsequent notice effect (described later) is executed. That is, the stock effect using the lower item image G7D is displayed from the time when the lower item image G7D is displayed in the same manner as the execution of the stock effect using the middle item image G7C and the stock effect using the upper item image G7U. Execution of the third stock effect described later is started. Therefore, in addition to the end of the execution of the stock challenge effect by the execution of the third end effect, the three item images G7 are displayed on the display unit 50a (that is, the execution of the three types of stock effects). ) Can be notified to the player.

7-3. Stock Production Next, the stock production will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The stock effect is an effect of continuously displaying the item image G7 (the middle item image G7C, the upper item image G7U, and the lower item image G7D) on the display unit 50a, and suggests the execution of the notice effect using the item image G7. It is a production to do.

  The stock effects of the present embodiment include three types of stock effects (first stock effect, second stock effect, and third stock effect) (see FIG. 38A). The first stock effect is a stock effect that displays the item image G7 at the middle display position 50ac (FIG. 37 (F)). The item image used for the first stock effect is particularly referred to as a middle item image G7C. The second stock effect is a stock effect in which the item image G7 is displayed at the upper display position 50au (FIG. 37 (F)). The item image used for the second stock effect is particularly referred to as an upper item image G7U. The third stock effect is a stock effect in which the item image G7 is displayed at the lower display position 50ad (FIG. 37 (F)). The item image used for the third stock effect is particularly referred to as a lower item image G7D. Thus, the player determines which stock effect of the first stock effect, the second stock effect, and the third stock effect is being executed based on the display position of the item image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a. It is possible to know (determine) easily.

  In addition, there are multiple types of item images that can be used for each stock effect. Specifically, there are three types of item images (“Dog A”, “Bear A”, and “Monkey A”) that can be used for the first stock effect (see FIG. 38B). The “dog A” item image is an image in which the character “dog” is drawn as a motif, and is an image of a dog with a smiling expression. The “bear A” item image is an image drawn with the character “bear” as a motif, and is an image of a bear with a smiling expression. The “monkey A” item image is an image drawn with the character “monkey” as a motif, and is an image of a monkey with a smiling expression.

  In addition, there are four types of item images (“Dog B”, “Bear B”, “Monkey B”, and “Dog & Bear”) that can be used for the second stock production (FIG. 38B). reference). The “dog B” item image is an image in which the same character as the above-described “dog A” item image is drawn with a motif. Note that the “Dog B” item image is an image of a dog with an angry facial expression, and the “Dog A” item image is different from the facial expression of the character. The “dog B” item image is an image in which the character “dog” with an angry expression is drawn as a motif. The “bear B” item image is an image in which the character “bear” with an angry expression is drawn as a motif. The “monkey B” item image is an image in which the character “monkey” with an angry expression is drawn as a motif. The “dog & bear” item image is an image in which the character “dog” and the character “bear” are drawn side by side.

  In addition, there are three types of item images (“dog C”, “bear C”, and “monkey C”) that can be used for the third stock effect (see FIG. 38B). The “dog C” item image is an image in which the same character as the above-described “dog A” item image and “dog B” item image is drawn with a motif. The “dog C” item image is an image of a dog with a crying expression, and the character expression of the “dog A” item image is different from that of the “dog B” item image. The “bear C” item image is an image drawn with the motif of the character “bear” crying. The “monkey C” item image is an image in which a character “bear” with a crying expression is drawn as a motif.

  As described above, the start stage of the stock effect is when the item image G7 is displayed (appears) on the display unit 50a by the execution of the stock challenge effect. In the present embodiment, the display start time of the medium item image G7C corresponds to the start of the first stock effect. In addition, the start of display of the upper item image G7U corresponds to the start of the second stock effect, and the start of display of the lower item image G7D corresponds to the start of the third stock effect.

  The final stage of the stock effect is immediately before the execution of various notice effects (described later) suggested by the item image G7. Specifically, the final stage of the first stock effect is immediately before the execution of the notice effect (the “dog A effect”, “bear A effect” or “monkey A effect” described later) corresponding to each item image used for the first stock effect). It is. Then, the final stage of the second stock production is a notice production corresponding to each of the item images used for the second stock production (the “dog B production”, “bear B production”, “monkey B production” described later) or “dog & bear production”. )) Immediately before execution. Further, the final stage of the third stock effect is immediately before the execution of the notice effect (the “dog C effect”, “bear C effect” or “monkey C effect” described later) corresponding to each item image used for the third stock effect. .

  Among the stock effects, the first stock effect is continuously performed from the start of display of the medium item image G7C until immediately before execution of the notice effect corresponding to the medium item image G7C. Further, the second stock effect is continuously performed from the start of display of the upper item image G7U until immediately before execution of the notice effect corresponding to the upper item image G7U. The third stock effect is continuously performed from the start of display of the lower item image G7D until immediately before execution of the notice effect corresponding to the lower item image G7D.

  In this embodiment, when a stock effect is executed, a notice effect corresponding to the used item image is executed after the stock effect is executed. That is, the execution of the subsequent notice effect is confirmed by the execution of the stock effect. Therefore, when the stock effect starts, the player can wait for the execution of the notice effect from that point (that is, before the notice effect is executed).

  In the present embodiment, when the stock challenge effect is executed, at least the first stock effect is always executed among the stock effects. That is, the execution of the first stock effect is confirmed by the execution of the stock challenge effect. Therefore, when the stock challenge effect starts, it is possible to wait in advance for the execution of the stock effect (first stock effect) and further the execution of the notice effect (first notice effect described later).

7-4. Next, the notice effect (corresponding to the first effect) will be described mainly using FIG. 39 and FIG. The notice effect of this embodiment includes ten kinds of notice effects as shown in FIG.

  The “dog A effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the first stock effect using the “dog A” item image which is the middle item image G7C. In other words, the dog A effect is an effect corresponding to the “dog A” item image. Therefore, through the first stock effect using the “dog A” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the dog A effect as the notice effect.

  The dog A effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) means that the buttons displayed during the effects shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B) in a predetermined period (second effect period described later) are sword-shaped. This is an effect (mini game) indicating that the button 41 may be obtained. This dog A effect includes two types of effect modes: “failure mode (corresponding to the first mode)” and “success mode (corresponding to the second mode)”. The “failure mode” is an effect mode that indicates that the hemispherical button 40 remains as it is instead of the sword-type button 41. On the other hand, the “success mode” is an effect mode indicating that the sword-type button 41 is obtained.

  Regarding the dog A effect of the present embodiment, when it is a big hit, the success mode is more easily selected than the failure mode. Specifically, as shown in the first effect mode selection table of FIG. 40A, when the jackpot is a big win, that is, when the changing special chart is a jackpot symbol, 60% ". This is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”) that is a failure mode. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes a success mode when it is a big hit is the distribution rate (“15%”) that becomes a successful mode when it becomes a loss, that is, when the special chart in the change becomes a loss pattern. Is also high.

  Therefore, the success mode of the dog A production is a production mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the failure mode. Therefore, when it is decided that the button displayed during the production shown in FIG. 26 (A) or the like is the sword-type button 41 in the dog A production, the player's expectation for the jackpot is seen. Easy to improve.

  The “bear A effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the first stock effect using the “bear A” item image which is the middle item image G7C. In other words, the bear A effect is an effect corresponding to the “bear A” item image. Thus, through the first stock effect using the “bear A” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the bear A effect as the notice effect.

  The bear A effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) means that the character color of the character image G11 (see FIG. 26E) displayed thereafter is red during a predetermined period (second effect period described later). It is an effect (mini game) indicating that it may be. This bear A effect includes two types of effect modes: “failure mode (corresponding to the first mode)” and “success mode (corresponding to the second mode)”. The “failure mode” is an effect mode that indicates that the character color of the character image G11 remains blue instead of red. On the other hand, the “success mode” is an effect mode indicating that the character color of the character image G11 is red.

  In the case of the bear A effect of the present embodiment, when the jackpot (the special chart in the change is the jackpot symbol), the success mode is more easily selected than the failure mode. Specifically, as shown in the first effect mode selection table of FIG. 40A, the distribution ratio that is a successful mode when the jackpot is “60%”. This is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”) that is a failure mode. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes a success mode when winning a jackpot is higher than the distribution rate that becomes a success mode when lost ("15%").

  Therefore, the success mode of the bear A performance is an effect mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the failure mode. Therefore, when it is determined that the character color of the character image G11 is red due to the bear A effect, it is easy to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  The “monkey A effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the first stock effect using the “monkey A” item image which is the middle item image G7C. That is, the monkey A effect is an effect corresponding to the “monkey A” item image. Therefore, through the first stock effect using the “monkey A” item image, the player can grasp the execution of the monkey A effect as the notice effect in advance (before execution).

  The monkey A effect (corresponding to the second suggestion effect) is an effect of displaying a patrol image in the upper center of the display unit 50a during a predetermined period (second effect period described later). And when it becomes a losing (the special figure in fluctuation is a losing symbol), the patrol image remains in the “light-off mode (corresponding to the first mode)”, and a big hit (the special symbol in the fluctuation is a big hit symbol) In this case, the patrol image is an effect that can change from the “lighting mode” to the “lighting mode (corresponding to the second mode)”. That is, this monkey A effect is an effect (so-called “one-shot notification effect”) in which it is possible to notify that it is a big hit by setting the patrol image to a lighting mode.

  The “dog B effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the second stock effect using the “dog B” item image which is the upper item image G7U. In other words, the dog B effect is an effect corresponding to the “dog B” item image. Therefore, through the second stock effect using the “dog B” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the dog B effect as the notice effect.

  The dog B effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) is a cut-in effect performed together with the SP reach title image G114 during a predetermined period (a first effect period described later). This dog B effect has two types of effect modes: an effect mode (corresponding to the second mode) in which the character color of the cut-in is “red” and an effect mode (corresponding to the first mode) of “black”.

  Regarding the dog B effect of the present embodiment, when it is a big hit, “red” is more easily selected than “black”. Specifically, as shown in the second effect mode selection table in FIG. 40 (B), when the jackpot is achieved, that is, when the changing special chart is a jackpot symbol, the distribution ratio is “red”. Is “60%”. This is higher than the distribution ratio of “black” (“40%”). In addition, the distribution ratio that becomes “red” when the jackpot is lost, that is, the distribution ratio that becomes “red” (“26%”) when the changing special figure becomes a lost symbol. ) Is higher than

  Therefore, the “red” effect mode of the dog B effect is an effect mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the “black” effect mode, and the character color of the cut-in is “red” When a certain dog B effect is executed, the player's expectation for jackpot is likely to improve.

  The “bear B effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the second stock effect using the “bear B” item image which is the upper item image G7U. In other words, the bear B effect is an effect corresponding to the “bear B” item image. Therefore, the player can grasp the execution of the bear B effect in advance through the second stock effect using the “bear B” item image.

  The bear B effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) is an effect of displaying a stamp on the left side of the SP reach title image G114 for a predetermined period (a first effect period described later). This bear B effect has two types of effect modes: an effect mode (corresponding to the second mode) in which the color of the stamp is “red” and an effect mode (corresponding to the first mode) of “blue”.

  Regarding the bear B effect of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is big, the stamp color “red” is more easily selected than “blue”. Specifically, as shown in the second effect mode selection table of FIG. 40 (B), the distribution ratio for the “red” effect mode when the jackpot is “60%”. This is higher than the distribution ratio (“40%”) that is the “blue” effect mode. In addition, the distribution ratio that becomes “red” in the case of a big hit is higher than the distribution ratio (“26%”) that becomes “red” in the case of a loss.

  Therefore, the “red” effect mode of the bear B effect is an effect mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the “blue” effect mode. Therefore, when the bear B effect whose stamp color is “red” is executed, the player's expectation for jackpot is easily improved.

  The “monkey B effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the second stock effect using the “monkey B” item image which is the upper item image G7U. That is, the monkey B effect is an effect corresponding to the “monkey B” item image. Therefore, through the second stock effect using the “monkey B” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the monkey B effect as the notice effect.

  The monkey B effect is an effect that allows the character color of the SP reach title image G114 displayed in a predetermined period (a first effect period described later) to be displayed in “red”. This bear B effect has two types of effect modes, an effect mode (corresponding to the second mode) in which the character color of the title image G114 is “red” and an effect mode (corresponding to the first mode) of “black”. .

  In the case of the monkey B effect of the present embodiment, when it is a big hit, “red” is more easily selected than “black”. Specifically, as shown in the second effect mode selection table of FIG. 40 (B), the distribution ratio for the “red” effect mode when the jackpot is “60%”. This distribution rate is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”), which is the “black” effect mode. In addition, the distribution ratio that becomes “red” in the case of a big hit is higher than the distribution ratio (“26%”) that becomes “red” in the case of a loss.

  Therefore, the “red” effect mode of the monkey B effect is an effect mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the “black” effect mode. Therefore, when the monkey B effect in which the character color of the title image G114 is “red” is executed, the player's expectation for the jackpot is easily improved.

  The “dog & bear effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the second stock effect using the “dog & bear” item image which is the upper item image G7U. In other words, the dog & bear production is a production corresponding to the “dog & bear” item image. Therefore, through the second stock effect using the “dog & bear” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the dog & bear effect as the notice effect.

  The dog & bear effect is an effect (mini game) indicating that the SP reach executed after that in a predetermined period (a first effect period described later) may become the second SP reach. This dog & bear effect has two types of effect modes: “failure mode (corresponding to the first mode)” and “success mode (corresponding to the second mode)”. The “failure mode” is an effect mode indicating that the SP reach has not become the second SP reach (cannot be promoted). On the other hand, the “success mode” is an effect mode indicating that the second SP reach has been achieved (promoted).

  About the dog & bear production of this embodiment, when it becomes a big hit, the direction of success is easier to be selected than the mode of failure. Specifically, as shown in the first effect mode selection table of FIG. 40A, the distribution ratio that is a successful mode when the jackpot is “60%”. This is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”) that is a failure mode. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes a success mode in the case of a big hit is higher than the distribution rate (“15%”) that becomes a success mode in the case of a loss.

  However, the dog & bear effect is changed to the failure mode when the second SP reach is not selected as the SP reach even if the success mode is selected based on the first effect mode selection table. That is, when the success mode is selected based on the first effect mode selection table and the second SP reach is selected as the SP reach, the dog & bear effect is executed in the success mode. As described above, when the SP reach of this embodiment is a big hit, the second SP reach is more easily selected than the first SP reach (see FIG. 35), so the first effect mode. Based on the selection table and the SP reach mode, the success mode is more easily selected than the failure mode in the case of a big hit in the dog & bear production.

  Therefore, the success mode of the dog & bear production is a production mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the failure mode. Therefore, when the SP reach is promoted to the second SP reach by the dog & bear production, it is easy to improve the player's expectation for jackpot by such dog & bear production. In addition, as described above, by executing the SP reach, and further by executing the second SP reach as the SP reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot rather than the N reach or the like. ing. Therefore, the execution of the second SP reach is confirmed by the dog & bear production, and it is possible to further improve the expectation for the jackpot.

  The “dog C effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the third stock effect using the “dog C” item image which is the lower item image G7D. In other words, the dog C effect is an effect corresponding to the “dog C” item image. Therefore, through the third stock effect using the “dog C” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the dog C effect as the notice effect.

  The dog C effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) is to display the image of the cross button 42 in the center of the display unit 50a and operate the cross button 42 for a predetermined period (a third effect period described later). Production (mini game). There are four types of effects in this dog C effect. Specifically, an effect mode (equivalent to the second mode) that displays “80%” as the jackpot expectation degree, an effect mode that displays “50%”, an effect mode that displays “10%”, and “ There is an effect mode (corresponding to the first mode) displaying “1%”.

  For the dog C effect of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is a jackpot, the effect mode that displays “1%” as the jackpot expectation degree <the effect mode that displays “10%” <the effect mode that displays “50%” < It is easy to select in the order of the production mode displaying “80%”.

  Specifically, as shown in the third effect mode selection table of FIG. 40C, the distribution ratio (“24%”) that is the effect mode for displaying “10%” when the jackpot is “ It is higher than the distribution ratio (“1%”), which is an effect mode for displaying “1%”. Further, the distribution ratio (“35%”), which is an effect mode for displaying “50%”, is higher than both the distribution ratios of “1%” and “10%”. Further, the distribution rate (“40%”), which is an effect mode for displaying “80%”, is higher than any of the distribution rates of “1%”, “10%”, and “50%”.

  In addition, the distribution ratio that is an effect mode that displays “80%” in the case of a big win is more than the distribution rate that is an effect mode that displays “80%” in the case of a loss (“10%”). It is high. Then, the distribution rate that becomes “50%” in the case of a big hit is higher than the distribution rate (“20%”) that becomes “50%” in the case of a loss. Further, the distribution rate that is “10%” when the jackpot is smaller than the distribution rate (“30%”) that is “10%” when the game is lost. Then, the distribution rate that is “1%” in the case of a big win is lower than the distribution rate (“40%”) that is “1%” in the case of a loss.

  Therefore, the effect mode that displays “80%” in the dog C effect is a big hit than the effect mode that displays “1%”, the effect mode that displays “10%”, and the effect mode that displays “50%”. It is a production mode that suggests that there is a high possibility of becoming. Therefore, when the dog C effect in which the expected degree of jackpot to be displayed is “80%” is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot is easily improved.

  The “bear C effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after the execution of the third stock effect using the “bear C” item image which is the lower item image G7D. In other words, the bear C effect is an effect corresponding to the “bear C” item image. Therefore, through the third stock effect using the “bear C” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the bear C effect as the notice effect.

  The bear C effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) is a one-time lottery by displaying an image of a “rattle lottery device” in the center of the display unit 50a during a predetermined period (a third effect period described later). Production (mini game). This bear C effect has three types of effects. Specifically, as a result of the lottery using the “rattle lottery device”, an effect mode (corresponding to the second mode) displaying “red ball”, an effect mode displaying “blue ball”, and “white ball” are displayed. There is an effect mode (corresponding to the first mode).

  As for the bear C effect of the present embodiment, when it is a big hit, the effect mode displaying “blue ball” is more easily selected than the effect mode displaying “white ball”. Furthermore, the production mode displaying “red ball” is easier to select than the production mode displaying “blue ball”. Specifically, as shown in the fourth effect mode selection table of FIG. 40D, the distribution ratio (“35%”) that becomes “blue ball” when the jackpot is large is the distribution that becomes “white ball”. It is higher than the rate (“25%”). In addition, the distribution rate (“40%”) of “red balls” is higher than the distribution rates of “blue balls” and “white balls”. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes “red balls” when the jackpot is larger than the distribution rate (“27%”) that becomes “red balls” when the game is lost. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes “blue ball” when the jackpot is the same as the distribution rate that becomes “blue ball” when the game is lost. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes “white balls” when the jackpot is lost is lower than the distribution rate (“38%”) that becomes “white balls” when the game is lost.

  Therefore, the “Akadama” effect mode of the bear C effect is an effect mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the “White Ball” effect mode and the “Blue Ball” effect mode. Therefore, when the bear C effect is executed in which the result of the lottery using the “rattled lottery device” is “red ball”, the player's expectation for jackpot is likely to be improved.

  The “monkey C effect” (see FIG. 39) is an effect performed after execution of the third stock effect using the “monkey C” item image which is the lower item image G7D. That is, the monkey C effect is an effect corresponding to the “monkey C” item image. Therefore, through the third stock effect using the “monkey C” item image, the player can grasp in advance the execution of the monkey C effect as the notice effect.

  The monkey C effect (corresponding to the second suggestion effect) is the display of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (that is, “Tempai symbol”) displayed in a predetermined period (third effect period described later) “7”. It is an effect (mini game) that is changed (promoted) to a symbol. In the present embodiment, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the “7” symbol, the jackpot game A is executed as the subsequent jackpot game.

  The monkey C effects include two types of effects, “failure mode (corresponding to the first mode)” and “success mode (corresponding to the second mode)”. The “failure mode” is an effect mode indicating that the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 did not become the “7” symbol (cannot be promoted). On the other hand, the “success mode” is an effect mode that indicates that the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 have become “7” symbols (can be promoted).

  In the present embodiment, the success mode is selected with a predetermined distribution rate only when the jackpot (the special figure in the change is a jackpot symbol) and when the jackpot symbol is a symbol indicating the jackpot game A. The In other words, this monkey C performance can be notified of the winning of the jackpot game A by execution in a successful manner.

  Of the notice effects of the present embodiment, the dog A effect, the bear A effect, and the monkey A effect are notice effects corresponding to various item images (medium item image G7C) used for the first stock effect. Therefore, the dog A effect, the bear A effect, and the monkey A effect are also referred to as “first notice effect”. In addition, the dog B effect, the bear B effect, the monkey B effect, and the dog & bear effect are notice effects corresponding to various item images (upper item image G7U) used for the second stock effect. Therefore, these dog B effects, bear B effects, monkey B effects, and dog & bear effects are also referred to as “second notice effects”. In addition, the dog C effect, the bear C effect, and the monkey C effect are notice effects corresponding to various item images (lower item image G7D) used for the third stock effect. Therefore, the dog C effect, the bear C effect, and the monkey C effect are also referred to as “third notice effect”.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the stock challenge effect is executed, the first stock effect is always executed. Furthermore, after the execution of the first stock effect, the first notice effect corresponding to the first stock effect is always executed. That is, by executing the stock challenge effect, in addition to the first stock effect, the execution of the first notice effect is also determined. Therefore, at the start of execution of the stock effect, the player can be notified in advance (before execution) of the execution of the stock effect (first stock effect) and the execution of the notice effect (first notice effect).

7-5. Effect by Combination of Item Images In the present embodiment, depending on the combination of item images displayed on the display unit 50a with the above-described various stock effects, an effect different from the above-mentioned notice effect (group notice effect described later) Or the execution of the second SP reach may be confirmed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge effect is a specific combination, that is, “Dog A” item image, “Dog B” item image. In the case of the “dog C” item image, the execution of “group notice effect” is confirmed. The group notice effect is an effect showing how a large group of dogs moves from the right side to the left side of the display unit 50a. The group notice effect is performed during execution of N reach after execution of the stock challenge effect.

  The group notice effect according to the present embodiment is executed only when the jackpot (the special chart being changed is the jackpot symbol). Therefore, when the group notice effect is executed, the player can be sure of the jackpot.

  The dog A effect corresponding to the “dog A” item image, the dog B effect corresponding to the “dog B” item image, and the dog C effect corresponding to the “dog C” item image are all executed even if they are lost. It can be done. On the other hand, the group notice effect is an effect that is executed only when it is a big hit. That is, rather than individual notice effects corresponding to the “dog A” item image, the “dog B” item image, and the “dog C” item image, the group notice effect that is executed by a combination of these item images, The production is highly likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the player can enjoy the group notice effect with a higher expectation (specifically, conviction to the jackpot) than the dog A effect, the dog B effect, and the dog C effect.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge effect is a “dog A” item image and a “bear B” item image, the subsequent SP The second SP reach described above is executed as the reach. It should be noted that the item image may not be displayed at the lower display position at the end of the stock challenge effect. Further, the item image at the lower display position may be any item image of the “dog C” item image, the “bear C” item image, and the “monkey C” item image.

  Even when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge production is the “dog A” item image and the “bear C” item image, the second SP reach is executed thereafter (see FIG. 41). ). It should be noted that the item image may not be displayed at the upper display position at the end of the stock challenge effect. Further, the item image at the upper display position may be any item image of the “dog B” item image, the “bear B” item image, the “monkey B” item image, and the “dog & bear” item image.

  Even when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge effect is the “bear A” item image and the “dog B” item image, the second SP reach is executed thereafter (see FIG. 41). ). It should be noted that the item image may not be displayed at the lower display position at the end of the stock challenge effect. Further, the item image at the lower display position may be any item image of the “dog C” item image, the “bear C” item image, and the “monkey C” item image.

  Even when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge production is the “dog B” item image and the “bear C” item image, the second SP reach is executed thereafter (see FIG. 41). ). At the end of the stock challenge effect, the item image at the middle display position may be any item image of the “dog A” item image, the “bear A” item image, and the “monkey A” item image.

  Even when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge production is the “bear A” item image and the “dog C” item image, the second SP reach is executed thereafter (see FIG. 41). ). It should be noted that the item image may not be displayed at the upper display position at the end of the stock challenge effect. Further, the item image at the upper display position may be any item image of the “dog B” item image, the “bear B” item image, the “monkey B” item image, and the “dog & bear” item image.

  Even when the combination of the item images displayed on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge production is the “bear B” item image and the “dog C” item image, the second SP reach is executed thereafter (see FIG. 41). ). At the end of the stock challenge effect, the item image at the middle display position may be any item image of the “dog A” item image, the “bear A” item image, and the “monkey A” item image.

  SP reach is an effect that can suggest that there is a relatively high probability of being a big hit than N reach or the like. Furthermore, the second SP reach is an effect capable of suggesting that there is a high possibility of being a big hit among the SP reach. Therefore, when the execution of the second SP reach is confirmed, it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for the jackpot. Therefore, the player can enjoy the second SP reach with a higher expectation than the dog A production, the dog B production, the dog C production, the bear A production, the bear B production, and the bear C production. .

  In the present embodiment, the “dog A” item image, the “dog B” item image, and the “dog C” item image are all displayed on the display unit 50a (special state). Also called a state. In addition, a state (special state) in which the characters of at least two item images are “dog” and “bear” is also referred to as a “dog bear pair” state.

  In the present embodiment, an upper limit value (“3” in the present embodiment) is provided for the number of item images displayed on the display unit 50a. As described above, in the stock challenge effect, it is not possible to acquire this number of item images.

  And the threshold value ("2" in this embodiment) is provided in the number of the item images displayed on the display part 50a. This threshold is a value that does not exceed the upper limit. In this embodiment, when the number of item images equal to or greater than the threshold value is displayed on the display unit 50a in the stock challenge effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 thereafter forms the specific combination described above. It is determined whether or not to execute the group notice effect. In other words, when a number of item images less than the threshold value are displayed on the display unit 50a in the stock challenge effect, after that, it is not determined whether or not these item images form the specific combination described above. , Do not perform group notice effect. Therefore, the processing load of the production control microcomputer 121 can be reduced based on the threshold value.

7-6. In the present embodiment, after execution of the above-described stock challenge effect, there is a case where “help reach reach effect” is executed when the third notice effect is not executed. The help reach production effect is a display effect that suggests that the subsequent SP reach production mode may be changed (promoted) from the first SP reach to the second SP reach.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the two images G120A indicating the character string “help” move from the top and bottom of the display unit 50a toward the center (see FIG. 42A). When the second SP reach is executed as the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 42B, the image G120A overlaps near the center and is clearer than the image G120A (specifically, the character is darker). G120B is completed. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the subsequent SP reach is the second SP reach (help reach).

  When the first SP reach is executed as the SP reach, the two images G120A pass near the center as shown in FIG. Thereby, through the execution of the help reach production effect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the SP reach to be executed later is not the second SP reach but the first SP reach.

7-7. Next, execution selection of the stock challenge effect, stock effect, and notice effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. First, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the SP reach mode to be executed with reference to the SP reach mode selection table shown in FIG. 35 based on the jackpot determination result. In addition, based on the jackpot determination result, whether to perform the group notice effect is selected. Specifically, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the execution of the group notice effect is selected with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the execution of the group notice effect is not selected.

  If the execution control group 121 selects execution of the group notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines execution of the dog A effect, the dog B effect, and the dog C effect. That is, the execution of the notice effect corresponding to each of the three item images G7 constituting the “full of dogs” state is determined. As a result, the item image G7 on the display unit 50a constitutes the “full of dogs” state at the end of the stock challenge effect.

  Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the execution of the group notice effect and selects the second SP reach as the SP reach mode, the item image G7 on the display unit 50a subsequently selects the second SP reach. Select whether to configure the “Inukuma Pair” status by lottery. In the present embodiment, the selection is made with the same probability regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a loss or a jackpot.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the details of the notice effect to be executed when the item image G7 is selected to form the “Inukuma Pair” state. In the present embodiment, execution of two notice effects, that is, a first notice effect and a third notice effect is selected.

  Then, for each of the first notice effect and the third notice effect, the type and the effect mode are selected. However, when the dog A effect is selected as the first notice effect, the bear C effect is selected as the third notice effect. When the bear A effect is selected as the first notice effect, the dog C effect is selected as the third notice effect. Thereby, the item image G7 on the display part 50a comprises a "dog bear pair" state at the end of a stock challenge production. The mode of each notice effect to be executed is selected with reference to the table shown in FIG. 40 based on the jackpot determination result.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects whether or not to execute the dog & bear production based on the selected SP reach mode. Specifically, when the second SP reach is selected as the SP reach, execution of the dog & bear effect is selected with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, when the first SP reach is selected as the SP reach, the execution of the dog & bear effect in the “failure mode” is selected with a predetermined probability.

  Furthermore, when the execution of the dog & bear effect is selected when the second SP reach is selected as the SP reach, the dog & group notice effect is referred to with reference to the first effect mode selection table of FIG. Select an aspect.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects whether or not to execute a help reach production effect based on the selected SP reach mode. Specifically, when the second SP reach is selected as the SP reach, execution of the help reach effect is selected with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, when the first SP reach is selected as the SP reach, the execution of the help reach production effect in the effect mode shown in FIG. 42C is selected with a predetermined probability.

  If the execution of the help reach production effect is selected while the second SP reach is selected as the SP reach, the mode of the help reach production effect is selected. Specifically, either the production mode shown in FIG. 42 (B) or the production mode shown in FIG. 42 (C) is selected.

  If execution of the help reach production effect is selected, “1” or “2” is selected as the execution number of the notice effect. Specifically, when “1” is selected as the number of executions, the first notice effect is selected as the notice effect. Therefore, the execution of the first notice effect and the execution of the help reach effect are determined. When “2” is selected as the execution number, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed as the notice effect. Therefore, the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect and the execution of the help reach production effect are determined.

  The production control microcomputer 121 selects the item image G7 on the display unit 50a so as not to configure the “Inukuma Pair” state, the dog & bear production not to be executed, and the help reach production effect to be executed. If so, the number of notice effects to be executed is subsequently selected.

  Specifically, based on the jackpot determination result, the number of notice effects to be executed (2 to 3) is selected with reference to the execution number selection table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the number of notice effects is “1”, the above-described help reach effect is always executed. Therefore, the number of notice effects to be executed is the execution number selection shown in FIG. With reference to the table, “2” or “3” is selected.

  As shown in the execution number selection table of FIG. 43, in the case of a big hit, the distribution rate (“80%”) with the execution number “3” is higher than the distribution rate with the execution number “2”. Is also expensive. In addition, the distribution rate is higher than the distribution rate (“30%”) at which the number of executions is “3” in the case of loss. Therefore, when the number of executions of the notice effect is “3”, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  When “2” is selected as the number of the notice effects to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently selects the second notice effect as a notice effect other than the first notice effect. Then, for each of the two notice effects to be executed, the type and the effect mode are selected. In this embodiment, the type of each notice effect is selected at an equal ratio. Also, a mode is selected with reference to each performance mode selection table shown in FIG.

  However, the two notice effects are made not to be the notice effects corresponding to the two item images G7 constituting the “Inukuma Pair” state. Specifically, when the dog A effect is selected as the first notice effect, a process that does not select the bear C effect is performed. Further, when the bear A effect is selected as the first notice effect, a process of not selecting the dog C effect is performed.

  When “3” is selected as the number of notice effects to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type and the effect manner for each of the three notice effects to be executed. In this embodiment, the type of each notice effect is selected at an equal ratio. Also, a mode is selected with reference to each performance mode selection table shown in FIG.

  However, the three notice effects are made not to become the notice effects corresponding to the three item images G7 constituting the “full of dogs” state, respectively. Specifically, for example, when the dog A effect is selected as the first notice effect and the dog B effect is selected as the second notice effect, a process of not selecting the dog C effect as the third notice effect is performed. Further, for example, when the dog A effect is selected as the first notice effect, the dog B effect is not selected as the second notice effect, and the dog C effect is not selected as the third notice effect.

  Further, at least two of the three notice effects are prevented from becoming notice effects corresponding to the two item images G7 constituting the “Inukuma Pair” state. Specifically, when the dog A effect is selected as the first notice effect, the bear B effect is not selected as the second notice effect, and the bear C effect is not selected as the third notice effect. Further, when the dog B effect is selected as the second notice effect, a process is performed in which the bear A effect is not selected as the first notice effect and the bear C effect is not selected as the third notice effect. Further, when the dog C effect is selected as the third notice effect, the process of not selecting the bear A effect as the first notice effect and not selecting the bear B effect as the second notice effect is performed. Alternatively, when the bear A effect is selected as the first notice effect, the dog B effect is not selected as the second notice effect, and the dog C effect is not selected as the third notice effect. Further, when the bear B effect is selected as the second notice effect, the process of not selecting the dog A effect as the first notice effect and not selecting the dog C effect as the third notice effect is performed. Further, when the bear C effect is selected as the third notice effect, the process of not selecting the dog A effect as the first notice effect and not selecting the dog B effect as the second notice effect is performed.

  As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect to be executed, and then selects a stock effect to be executed based on the notice effect to be executed. Further, based on the notice effect to be executed, an effect mode of the stock challenge effect is selected.

7-8. Next, the flow of a series of effects from the stock challenge effect to the stock effect and the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment) will be described mainly based on FIGS. To do.

  As described above, the notice effect can be executed when the SP reach is executed with the special figure changing effect in the non-time-short state. Therefore, each stock effect and stock challenge effect can also be executed when SP reach is executed with a special figure fluctuation effect in a non-time-short state. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 12 and 13) of the special figure fluctuation effect is “P01”, “P04”, “P51” or “P54”, the stock challenge effect, the stock effect, and the notice effect are executed. It is possible.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 49, the stock challenge effect is performed during the execution of the N-reach for the special drawing variation effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 49, the stock effect is performed from the N reach of the special figure change effect to at least the end of the development effect. Also, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 49, the notice effect is performed during execution of SP reach.

  44 to 49, the start time of the stock challenge effect is “time t01”, the time when the middle item image G7C is displayed in the stock challenge effect is “time t02”, and the upper item image G7U is displayed in the stock challenge effect. The time when the lower item image G7D is displayed in the stock challenge effect is “time t04” (see FIGS. 44 to 49). Further, the start time of the second notice effect is “time t05”, the start time of the first notice effect is “time t06”, and the start time of the third notice effect is “time t07”.

  In the present embodiment, “time t05” is the start of the SP reach introduction effect in addition to the start of the second notice effect (see FIGS. 44 to 49). That is, the execution of the effect shown in FIG. 24A is started at the timing of “time t05”. That is, the second notice effect is performed when the SP reach is started.

  In addition to the start of the first notice effect, “time t06” is also the end of the effect of displaying the title image G114 of the introduction effect (see FIGS. 44 to 49). That is, at the timing of “time t06”, the execution of the effect shown in FIG. 24A is finished, and the execution of the effect shown in FIG. 24B is started.

  The end of the introduction effect is set to “time t08” (see FIGS. 44 to 49). Then, the “time t07” corresponds to the timing between “time t06” and “time t08”. That is, “time t07” corresponds to the time during the performance of the effect shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the period from the “time t05” to the “time t06” is the “first effect period”, and the period from the “time t06” to the “time t07” is the “second effect period (predetermined period). The period from “time t07” to “time t08” is referred to as “third effect period (corresponding to a predetermined period)”. The period after “time t08” is referred to as “fourth effect period (corresponding to a period after a predetermined period)”. The first effect period, the second effect period, and the third effect period are all within the execution period of the SP reach introduction effect. In addition, the fourth effect period is within the execution period of the SP reach main effect.

  First, based on FIG. 44, when the three item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect (however, the three item images are in the above-described special state (“dog full” state or “dog bear pair” state)) (If not). In such a case, the first stock effect is a period from “time t02” to “time t06”, the second stock effect is a period from “time t03” to “time t05”, and the third stock effect is “ The period from time t04 to time t07 is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the first stock effect is continuously executed in the N-reaching → Development-effect → SP reach of the special figure fluctuation effect. In addition, the second stock effect is continuously executed from the N reach of the special figure change effect to the development effect. Further, the third stock effect is continuously executed in the same manner as the first stock effect in the N-reaching → Development effect → SP reach of the special figure changing effect.

  The first notice effect is performed subsequent to the execution of the first stock effect, the second notice effect is performed as the second stock effect, and the third notice effect is performed following the execution of the third stock effect.

  In the present embodiment, the end of the first notice effect is “time t07”. Therefore, even if the first notice effect is any one of the “dog A effect”, the “bear A effect” and the “monkey A effect”, it is executed during the second effect period.

  In addition, the end of the second notice effect is “time t06”. Therefore, even if the second notice effect is any of the notice effects such as “dog B effect”, “bear B effect”, “monkey B effect”, and “dog & bear effect”, it is executed in the first effect period. . Therefore, it is executed together with the effect showing the title image G114 of the effect of introducing the SP reach shown in FIG.

  Further, the final period of the third notice effect is “time t08”. Therefore, even if the third notice effect is any one of the “dog C effect”, “bear C effect”, and “monkey C effect”, the third notice effect is executed during the third effect period.

  Thus, a stock challenge effect is performed in the period from time t01 to time t04, and subsequently, three stock effects are performed in the period from time t04 to time t05. Furthermore, in the first effect period, the second notice effect is performed together with the effect indicating the title image G114 of the introduction effect of SP reach (see FIG. 24A), and in the second effect period, the first notice effect is performed. The third notice effect is performed during the third effect period. Then, the main effect of SP reach is continuously performed. Therefore, when the three item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect, the stock effect and the notice are displayed together with the special map change effect from the middle of the special reach change effect N reach to the SP reach introduction effect. Each production can be executed, and it can be a lively production.

  Also, the first notice effect is performed at the time when the first stock effect is performed (timing at time t02), the second notice effect is performed at the time when the second stock effect is performed (timing at time t03), and the third stock effect is performed. The player can wait for the third notice effect at the time (time t04) at which the player has performed.

  However, the first stock effect suggests execution of the first notice effect using the middle item image G7C displayed at the middle display position 50ac of the display unit 50a, but also suggests the mode of the first notice effect that is executed. Not done. Therefore, the player can understand the type of the first notice effect from the middle item image G7C, but not the effect mode.

  The same applies to the second stock effect and the third stock effect. The second stock effect suggests the execution of the second notice effect using the upper item image G7U displayed at the upper display position 50au of the display unit 50a, but also suggests the mode of the second notice effect that is executed. Absent. Therefore, the player can understand the type of the second notice effect from the upper item image G7U, but not the effect mode. Further, the third stock effect suggests execution of the third notice effect using the lower item image G7U displayed at the lower display position 50ad of the display unit 50a, but also suggests the mode of the third notice effect to be executed. Not done. Therefore, the player can understand the type of the third notice effect from the lower item image G7U, but not the effect mode.

  Accordingly, it is possible to draw attention to the notice effects (first notice effect, second notice effect, and third notice effect) after the execution of the stock effect, as the effect mode is unknown.

  Further, the corresponding medium item image G7C is different for each of the three types of first notice effects. The corresponding upper item image G7U is different for each of the four types of second notice effects. Also, the corresponding lower item image G7D is different for each of the three types of third notice effects. Therefore, it is possible for the player to accurately determine which of the variety of notice effects is executed through the execution of the first stock effect, the second stock effect, and the third stock effect.

  In addition, both the stock effects and the notice effects are executed during the reach execution period in which the player's interest is likely to gather. During such a period, a stock effect that does not suggest the effect of the notice effect is executed, so that the player's “feeling to wake up” can be dispelled. Further improvement is possible.

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 45, a case where three item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect and a case where the three item images are in the special state (“dog-full” state) will be described. To do. In such a case, as in the case shown in FIG. 44, the first stock effect is from “time t02” to “time t06”, and the second stock effect is from “time t03” to “time t05”. The period and the third stock effect are performed during the period from “time t04” to “time t07”.

  The first stock effect is a stock effect using the “Dog A” item image, the second stock effect is a stock effect using the “Dog B” item image, and the third stock effect is This is a stock effect using the “Dog C” item image. Therefore, at the end of the stock challenge effect (time t04), the “full of dogs” state is configured by the three item images displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 45, during the execution of N reach after the end of the stock challenge effect, the above-described group notice effect is executed on the display unit 50a.

  After the execution of the group notice effect, the first notice effect (Dog A effect), the second notice effect (Dog B effect), and the third notice effect (Dog C effect) are performed as in the case shown in FIG. Is called.

  As described above, in the case shown in FIG. 45, in addition to the same effects as those shown in FIG. 44, among the specific combinations shown in FIG. 39, the “Dog A” item image, the “Dog B” item image, and “ When the “Dog C” item image is displayed on the display unit 50a, the group notice effect of determining the jackpot is executed, so that the player pays attention to the combination of the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a. It is possible.

  Further, since the group notice effect is an effect of determining the big hit, it is possible to pay more attention to the combination of the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a.

  Further, when a specific combination (see FIG. 39) is included in the plurality of item images G7, the “group notice effect” can be executed, and through the item image G7 displayed by the execution of the stock effect, It is possible to notify the player in advance what kind of notice effect is to be executed. That is, by executing the stock effect, it is possible to suggest execution of two different effects (notice effect and group notice effect).

  In addition, as described above, the dog A effect corresponding to the “dog A” item image, the dog B effect corresponding to the “dog B” item image, and the dog C effect corresponding to the “dog C” item image are all. The group notice effect is an effect that is executed only in the case of a big hit, whereas the effect that can be executed even in the case of a loss. That is, rather than individual notice effects corresponding to the “dog A” item image, the “dog B” item image, and the “dog C” item image, the group notice effect that is executed by a combination of these item images, The production is highly likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the player can enjoy the group notice effect with higher expectation than the dog A effect, the dog B effect, and the dog C effect.

  In addition, even if the “Dog & Bear” item image is not displayed, if the group notice effect is executed, which is likely to be a big hit than the Dog & Bear effect, It is possible to enjoy the group notice production with the above expectations.

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 46, a case where three item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect and a case where the three item images are in the special state (“dog bear pair” state) will be described. To do. In such a case, as in the case shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the first stock effect is a period from “time t02” to “time t06”, and the second stock effect is from “time t03” to “time t05”. The third stock effect is performed during the period from “time t04” to “time t07”.

  In the case shown in FIG. 46, at the end of the stock challenge effect (time t04), the item image used for the first stock effect, the item image used for the second stock effect, and the third stock effect. The “Inukuma Pair” state is configured by two item images of the used item images. Thus, after the first notice effect, the second notice effect, and the third notice effect are respectively executed, the second SP reach is executed as the main effect of the SP reach as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, even when the three item images G7 displayed on the display unit 50a form two types of “Inukuma Pairs”, they form one type of “Inukuma Pair”. Similarly, the second SP reach is executed as the subsequent SP reach.

  Specifically, for example, when the three item images G7 are the “dog A” item image, the “bear B” item image, and the “bear C” item image, the “dog A” item image and the “bear B” item “Inukuma Pair” is composed of images, and “Inukuma Pair” is composed of “Dog A” item image and “Bear C” item image. In the present embodiment, even if the three item images G7 constitute two types of “Inukuma Pairs” as described above, The second SP reach is executed as the SP reach. That is, in the present embodiment, the second SP reach is executed when the three item images G7 constitute at least one “dog bear pair”.

  As described above, in the case shown in FIG. 46, in addition to the same effect as that shown in FIG. 44, when the three item images G7 constitute the “dog bear pair” state, the jackpot expectation degree is Since the relatively high second SP reach is executed, it is possible to focus on the combination of the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a.

  Further, when the number of item images G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is “1”, the “dog bear pair” state is not configured, and the second SP reach is not executed. That is, in order to execute the second SP reach after entering the “Inukuma Pair” state, the number of item images G7 to be displayed needs to be “2” or more. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of item images G7 on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge effect.

  In addition, since the second SP reach is an effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot, it is possible to pay more attention to a combination of a plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a.

  In addition, when a specific combination (see FIG. 39) is included in the plurality of item images G7, the second SP reach can be executed, and any type can be determined through the item image G7 displayed by the execution of the stock effect. It is possible to notify the player in advance whether to execute the notice effect. That is, by executing the stock effect, it is possible to suggest execution of two different effects (notice effect and second SP reach).

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 47, when two item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect, and when the two item images G7 are not in the special state (“Inukuma Pair” state) Will be described. Specifically, for example, a case where the middle item image G7C associated with the execution of the first stock effect and the lower item image G7D associated with the execution of the third stock effect will be described. In such a case, the first stock effect is performed during the period from “time t02” to “time t06”, and the third stock effect is performed during the period from “time t04” to “time t07”.

  Then, the first notice effect is performed following the execution of the first stock effect, and the third notice effect is performed following the execution of the third stock effect.

  In such a case, during the first effect period, an effect indicating the SP reach title image G114 (see FIG. 26A) is executed. Then, the first notice effect is executed during the second effect period, and the third notice effect is executed during the third effect period. In addition, the SP reach main effect is executed in the fourth effect period. Therefore, in such a case, various effects are sequentially executed from the first effect period to the fourth effect period (SP reach introduction effect (effect indicating the title image G114) → first notice Production → 3rd notice production → SP reach this production).

  As described above, in the case shown in FIG. 47, in addition to the same effects as those shown in FIG. 44, even if two item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect, the early stage of SP reach ( It is possible to entertain the player with a lively performance during the execution period of the SP reach introduction effect).

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 48, when two item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect, and when the two item images G7 are not in the “dog bear pair” state, another example Will be explained. That is, the case where the middle item image G7C associated with the execution of the first stock effect and the upper item image G7U associated with the execution of the second stock effect will be described. In such a case, the first stock effect is performed during a period from “time t02” to “time t06”, and the second stock effect is performed during a period from “time t03” to “time t05”.

  Then, the first notice effect is performed following the execution of the first stock effect, and the second notice effect is performed following the execution of the second stock effect.

  In such a case, in the first effect period, in addition to the effect indicating the SP reach title image G114 (see FIG. 26A), the second notice effect is executed. In addition, the first notice effect is executed during the second effect period, and the SP reach main effect is executed during the fourth effect period. Further, in the third production period, the above “help reach production production” is executed. Therefore, in such a case, as in the case of FIG. 47, various effects are sequentially executed from the first effect period to the fourth effect period (SP reach introduction effect (title image) G114) and second notice effect → first notice effect → help reach squeaking effect → SP reach main effect).

  When the effect shown in FIG. 42B is executed from the effect shown in FIG. 42A as the help reach production effect, the second SP reach is executed as the SP reach. In other words, the second SP reach is executed from the main effect of the SP reach. On the other hand, when the effect shown in FIG. 42C is executed from the effect shown in FIG. 42A as the help reach production effect, the first SP reach is executed as the SP reach.

  As described above, in the case shown in FIG. 48, in addition to the same effect as that shown in FIG. 44, when the third stock effect is not executed, the help reach effect is executed in the third effect period. . Therefore, even if the third stock effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player reach the help reach effect instead of the third notice effect. That is, even when two item images G7 are displayed in the stock challenge effect, it is possible to entertain the player with a lively effect in the early stage of SP reach (the execution period of the SP reach introduction effect). It has become.

  In addition, as described above, the help reach production effect is an effect that can suggest execution of the second SP reach, which suggests that there is a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the first SP reach. Therefore, when the third stock effect is not executed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, if the help reach production effect is not executed in the third effect period in which the notice effect is not executed, the second effect period in which the notice effect is executed, and the fourth effect in which the SP reach is provided. There is a possibility that the player's attention will be reduced during the third production period rather than the production period.

  On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 48, since the help reach production effect is executed in the third effect period, the player's attention level is increased in the third effect period which is between the second effect period and the fourth effect period. It is possible to prevent the deterioration. Therefore, the player enjoys each effect (first notice effect, help reach production effect, and SP reach main effect) sequentially executed over the second effect period and the fourth effect period including the third effect period. It is possible.

  Next, a case where one item image G7 is displayed in the stock challenge effect will be described based on FIG. That is, the case where the middle item image G7C accompanying the execution of the first stock effect is displayed will be described. In the present embodiment, when the stock challenge effect is executed, the first stock effect is always performed accordingly. Therefore, when the stock challenge effect is executed, the first notice effect corresponding to the first stock effect is always executed in the second effect period.

  That is, the first stock effect is performed during a period from “time t02” to “time t06”. Then, following the execution of the first stock effect, the first notice effect is performed during the first effect period.

  In such a case, during the above-described first effect period, an effect indicating the SP reach title image G114 is executed among the SP reach introduction effects. Also, the first notice effect is executed during the second effect period, and the SP reach main effect is executed during the fourth effect period. Further, in the third effect period, the help reach production effect is executed as in the case of FIG. Therefore, in such a case, as in the case of FIG. 47 or FIG. 48, various effects are sequentially executed from the first effect period to the fourth effect period (introduction effect of SP reach). (Production showing title image G114) → First notice production → Help reach production production → SP reach main production).

  As described above, in the case shown in FIG. 49, in addition to the same effects as those shown in FIG. 44, when the third stock effect is not executed, the help reach effect is executed in the third effect period. . Therefore, even if the third stock effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player reach the help reach effect instead of the third notice effect. That is, even if one item image G7 is displayed in the stock challenge effect, it is possible to entertain the player with a lively effect at the beginning of SP reach (the execution period of the SP reach introduction effect). It has become.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50, there are a plurality of routes for executing the second SP reach. The first route (referred to as the first route) is the second stock production using the “Dog & Bear” item image, and the second notice production (Dog & Bear) corresponding to the “Dog & Bear” item image. This is a route in which the second SP reach (help reach) is executed after the execution of the production). The second route (referred to as the second route) includes the two item images forming the above “Inukuma Pair” state in the plurality of item images acquired in the stock challenge effect, and the second SP reach is executed. Is the root. The three routes (referred to as the third route) are routes in which the second SP reach is executed through the execution of the help reach production effect in the third effect period without acquiring the upper item image G7U in the stock challenge effect. .

  In this way, there are three types of routes for the execution of the second SP reach. For example, even if the “Dog & Bear” item image cannot be acquired by the stock challenge production, the possibility of the first route disappears. The possibility of remaining routes (second route and third route) remains, and it is possible to expect the execution of the second SP reach for a longer period.

8). Effects of First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when a stock effect (first stock effect, second stock effect or third stock effect) is executed. Then, the notice effect corresponding to the executed stock effect (specifically, the item image G7 used for the stock effect) is executed. Therefore, the execution of the subsequent notice effect is determined by the execution of the stock effect. Therefore, the player can wait for the notice effect before the execution, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, there are two types of modes according to the possibility of becoming a big hit (a special figure in change is a big hit symbol) for each notice effect (see FIG. 40). However, at the time of execution of various stock effects, the execution of the notice effect corresponding to the displayed item image G7 is known in advance, but the player cannot determine the possibility of the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on the notice effect after execution of the stock effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the corresponding item image G7 differs for every ten types of notice effects. In the stock effect, such an item image G7 is used. Therefore, through execution of the stock effect, the player can accurately determine which effect of the variety of notice effects is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the stock effect and the notice effect are executed, the stock effect is particularly performed during the reach (N reach, SP reach, etc.) of the special drawing variation effects that the player is particularly interested in. And the notice effect. By performing stock production during the reach execution period in this way, it is possible to distract the player's “motivation” and further increase the degree of attention to the subsequent notice production. ing.

  In the present embodiment, among the specific combinations shown in FIG. 39, when the “dog A” item image, the “dog B” item image, and the “dog C” item image are displayed on the display unit 50a, The “group notice effect”, which is performed only when a big hit is made, is executed. When the combination of the item images G7 in the “Inukuma Pair” state is included in the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a, the “second SP reach” is executed as the SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the combination of the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of item images G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is “1”, the specific combination shown in FIG. 39 is not configured, and “group notice effect” The “second SP reach” based on the combination of the item images G7 in the “state” is not executed. That is, in order to execute “group notice effect” or “second SP reach” derived from the “specific combination”, the number of item images G7 to be displayed needs to be “2” or more. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of item images G7 on the display unit 50a at the end of the stock challenge effect.

  In the present embodiment, the group notice effect is a jackpot finalizing effect, and the player's interest (attention) is likely to gather. Therefore, it is possible to pay more attention to the combination of the plurality of item images G7 on the display unit 50a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player in advance what kind of notice effect is to be executed through the item image G7 displayed when the stock effect is executed. Further, when a specific combination (see FIG. 39) is included in the item image G7 displayed with the execution of a plurality of stock effects, a “group notice effect” can be executed. That is, by executing the stock effect, it is possible to suggest execution of two different effects such as the notice effect and the group notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit, and the group notice effect may be a big hit than the notice effect corresponding to the item image G7 having the specific combination. This is a suggestion that is high. Therefore, the player can enjoy the group notice effect with a higher expectation than the notice effect corresponding to the item image G7 having a specific combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the “monkey A” item image is not displayed, as in the case of execution of the monkey A effect in the “lighting mode”, It is possible to enjoy the execution of the group notice effect with the above-mentioned expectation accompanying the execution of the monkey A effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the third stock effect is executed, the third notice effect is executed during the third effect period, and when the third stock effect is not executed, the third effect period is executed. , There is a time when you will perform a reach reach production. Therefore, even if the third stock effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player reach the help reach effect instead of the third notice effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  In addition, the help reach production effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can suggest execution of the second SP reach, which suggests that there is a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the first SP reach. Therefore, when the third stock effect is not executed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the help reach production is executed in the third production period, the player's attention level is given in the third production period that is between the second production period and the fourth production period in which the production is executed. Can be prevented from decreasing. Therefore, the player can perform each of the effects (first notice effect, third notice effect or help reach effect, and SP reach) sequentially executed over the second effect period and the fourth effect period including the third effect period. This production) can be enjoyed in series.

9. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used for the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in 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 first embodiment, two types of effects are provided for each notice effect (first effect). However, the first effect may be one type of effect. Moreover, it is good also considering the production | presentation aspect of a 1st production as an aspect which does not suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit.

  In the first embodiment, the stock effect (second effect) is a plurality of types of effects corresponding to each of a plurality of types of first effects. However, it is good also considering the 2nd production as a kind of production less than the 1st production corresponding to a plurality of kinds of 1st productions. For example, it is good also as one kind of production corresponding to a plurality of kinds of 1st productions.

  In the first embodiment, the stock challenge effect, the stock effect (second effect), and the notice effect (first effect) are all executed within the reach execution period of the special figure change effect. However, at least one effect of the stock challenge effect, the second effect, and the first effect may be executed within the normal fluctuation execution period. Further, at least one effect of the stock challenge effect, the second effect, and the first effect may be executed before the special figure change effect. That is, at least one effect of the stock challenge effect, the second effect, and the first effect may be a so-called “prefetch effect”.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the special production | presentation was made the production (group notice production | presentation) which suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit, it is good also as an production which does not suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit.

  In the first embodiment, a plurality of notice effects (first effects) corresponding to a group notice effect (special effect) and an item image (symbol) having a special state (“dog full” state) are provided. Both were configured to execute. However, when a special effect is executed, a part or all of the plurality of first effects corresponding to the symbols forming the special state may not be executed.

  In the first embodiment, the group notice effect (special effect) is more likely to be a big hit than the notice effect (first effect) corresponding to the item image (symbol) in a special state. However, it is also possible to create an effect that suggests that the possibility of becoming a big hit is equivalent to that of the first effect, or is lower than that of the first effect.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, the special production (group notice production) was made into the production which suggests the possibility of the big hit equivalent to execution of the monkey A production in the "lighting mode" which is the 2nd suggestion production. However, the special effect (group notice effect) may be an effect that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the second suggestion effect. Specifically, for example, the monkey A effect in the “lighting mode” is not an effect for determining the jackpot, but is an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot than the dog A effect. As a result, the “lighting mode” monkey A production can be a production that suggests that the monkey A production is more likely to be a big hit than the dog A production. It is possible to make a special suggestion) that suggests that there is a high possibility of being a big hit. Therefore, when the jackpot finalizing group announcement effect is executed, it is possible for the player to have an expectation that exceeds the expectation associated with the execution of the monkey A effect, and to enjoy the execution of the group warning effect. Is possible.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, the special production | presentation was made into the production | presentation (help reach production effect) which can suggest the possibility of execution of 2nd SP reach. However, the special effect may be an effect other than such an effect such as the reach reach effect, for example, an effect not related to other effects such as the second SP reach.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the 3rd production period was made into the predetermined period, it is good also considering production periods other than the 3rd production period as a predetermined period.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, the post production period after the 3rd production period was made into the 4th production period, and the production of the 4th production period was made into this effect of SP reach. However, the production in the post production period may be production other than the main production of SP reach. That is, an effect other than the high suggestion effect may be used.

  In the first embodiment, there are ten types of notice effects (first effects). However, the first effect may be any one of 1 to 9 types, or 11 or more types.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the character of the item image was made into three types, it is good also as other than three types.

  In the first embodiment, the expression of the character is different between the various item images (upper item image, middle item image, and lower item image). However, things other than facial expressions (for example, the appearance and color of poses, clothes, etc.) may be different.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, each display position was provided in the right end of the display part 50a. However, for example, the display position may be provided at the lower end (lower part), the left end (left part), the upper end (upper part), or the center of the display unit 50a. Further, for example, display positions may be provided at least at a part of the right end (right part), the lower end (lower part), the left end (left part), the upper end (upper part), and the center of the display unit 50a.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, when performing SP reach, execution of the 1st notice effect was essential. However, when executing the SP reach, the first notice effect may be executable. Further, when executing the SP reach, the second notice effect can be executed. However, when executing the SP reach, the execution of the second notice effect may be required. Further, when executing the SP reach, the third notice effect can be executed. However, when executing the SP reach, the execution of the third notice effect may be required.

  In the first embodiment, when SP reach is executed, a stock challenge effect, a stock effect (second effect), and a notice effect (first effect) are all executed accordingly. . However, when executing the SP reach, all of the stock challenge effect, the second effect, and the first effect may be executable. Further, when a reach other than the SP reach (N reach or L reach) is executed, any of the stock challenge effect, the second effect, and the first effect may be executable.

  In the first embodiment, after the execution of the second effect (stock effect) is finished, the execution of the first effect (notice effect) is started. However, after the execution of the second effect is started, the execution of the first effect may be started before the execution of the second effect is ended. That is, a configuration in which the second effect and the first effect are executed partially in parallel (overlap) may be used. In addition, the execution of the first effect is started in succession to the execution of the second effect, but the execution of the first effect is performed after a predetermined period after the execution of the second effect is ended. May be started.

  In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of item images that can be acquired in one stock challenge effect is three, but the upper limit value may be one, two, or four or more. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a stock challenge effect again during execution of the stock effect after execution of a stock challenge effect.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which selects a notice effect (1st effect) after selecting the presence or absence of execution of a group notice effect (special effect). However, it may be configured to select whether or not to execute a special effect after selecting the first effect to be executed. In addition, after selecting whether or not the “Inukuma Pair” state (specific combination) is configured in the item image (symbol), the first effect is selected. However, after selecting the first effect, it may be selected whether or not a specific combination is constituted by a plurality of symbols. In addition, for the notice effect to be executed, the notice effect may be managed in combination for each execution number of the notice effect.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although it was set as the production which manages a stock challenge production with a scenario, it is good also as an production which does not depend on a scenario. Specifically, for example, the stock challenge effect may be divided into a plurality of sections, and the effect contents of each section may be determined together with the execution of the stock challenge effect.

  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".

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
Providing effect execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The production execution means
A first effect (notice effect) and a second effect (stock effect) suggesting execution of the first effect can be executed,
When the second effect is executed, the gaming machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that the first effect can be executed thereafter.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can wait for the first effect before the execution and can improve the entertainment interest.

The invention according to means A2
A gaming machine according to means A1,
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
The production execution means
If the second effect is executed in a predetermined manner, then, when the first effect is executed in the first aspect (for example, the failure aspect), the result of the determination is greater than that in the first aspect. The gaming machine is characterized in that there is a time when the first effect is executed in a second mode (for example, a successful mode) that suggests that there is a high possibility of entering the special gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, although the aspect of the first effect varies depending on the possibility of entering the special gaming state, the player cannot determine the possibility at the time of execution of the second effect. . Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the first effect after the second effect.

The invention according to means A3 is
A gaming machine according to means A2,
There are multiple types of the first performance,
In the gaming machine, the second effect includes a plurality of types of effects corresponding to the plurality of types of the first effects.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can accurately determine which of the first effects rich in variety is executed through the execution of the second effect.

The invention according to means A4 is
A gaming machine according to means A3,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variation effect (special drawing variation effect) that stops in a manner that suggests the result of the determination after changing a predetermined effect symbol (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3),
The first effect is executed during an execution period of reach effect (N reach, etc.) during the change effect,
The second effect is a gaming machine that is executed at least during the execution period of the reach effect.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player's interest is likely to be gathered during the reach production period. Therefore, when the second effect is executed during the execution period of the reach effect, it is possible to start feelings of eagerness, and it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the subsequent first effect.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) capable of displaying a plurality of symbols (item images) on a predetermined display section (50a),
When a plurality of the symbols are displayed including a specific combination (the combination shown in FIG. 41), a special effect (group notice effect) can be executed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is not executed when a plurality of the symbols are displayed without including the specific combination.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, attention can be paid to a combination of a plurality of symbols on a predetermined display unit, and interest can be improved.

The invention according to means B2
A gaming machine described in means B1,
The number of symbols displayed on the predetermined display section includes an upper limit (“3”) and a threshold (“2”), both of which are values of 2 or more,
The threshold is a value that does not exceed the upper limit,
When the number of the displayed symbols is equal to or greater than the threshold, and when the displayed symbols form a specific combination, the special effect can be executed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is not executed when the number of the displayed symbols is less than the threshold value.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a special effect may not be executed depending on the number of symbols displayed on the predetermined display unit. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of symbols on the predetermined display unit.

The invention according to means B3 is
A gaming machine described in means B2,
Game state execution means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) capable of executing a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The special effect is a game machine characterized by an effect suggesting the possibility of entering the special game state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make a special effect with a high interest level (attention level) of the player. Therefore, it is possible to draw more attention by combining a plurality of symbols on a predetermined display unit.

The invention according to means B4 is
A gaming machine described in means B3,
Production execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production including the special production,
The predetermined display section has a number of display positions (50ac, 50ad, 50au) corresponding to the upper limit value,
The predetermined effects include a first effect (notice effect) and a second effect (stock effect) that suggests execution of the first effect,
The second performance is
It is an effect that can display the symbol at one of the display positions,
Each of the symbols that can be displayed for each display position has a plurality of types of symbols,
The first effect includes a plurality of types of effects corresponding to the symbols,
The production execution means
If the second effect of displaying the symbol at the display position is executed, then the effect corresponding to the symbol can be executed as the first effect.
The special effect can be executed when the specific combination is included in the symbols respectively displayed at the plurality of display positions in association with the execution of the plurality of second effects. This is a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the player in advance which type of the first effect is to be executed through the symbol displayed in the execution of the second effect. In addition, when a specific combination is included in the symbols displayed with the execution of the plurality of second effects, a special effect can be executed. That is, execution of the second effect can suggest execution of two different types of effects (first effect and special effect).

The invention according to means B5 is
A gaming machine described in means B4,
The first effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of entering the special gaming state,
The special production is
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is an effect suggesting that the special game state is more likely than the first effect corresponding to the symbols forming the specific combination.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can enjoy with a high expectation a special effect than the first effect corresponding to the symbols that form a specific combination.

The invention according to means B6 is
A gaming machine described in means B4,
The first effect includes a plurality of first suggestion effects (for example, a dog A effect) and a second suggestion that can suggest that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is relatively higher than the first suggestion effect. There is production (for example, monkey A production),
The symbol includes a first corresponding symbol (for example, “Dog A” item image) corresponding to the first suggestion effect, and a second corresponding symbol (for example, “monkey A” item image) corresponding to the second suggestion effect. There is,
The specific combination is composed of a plurality of the first corresponding symbols,
In the gaming machine, the special effect is an effect suggesting that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is equal to or higher than the second suggestion effect. is there.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the second corresponding symbol is not displayed, the player is expected to be equal to or more than the second suggestion effect when the special effect is performed. It is possible to enjoy the special performance with a feeling.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
Providing effect execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The production execution means
The first effect (third notice effect), the second effect (third stock effect) suggesting execution of the first effect, and the special effects different from the first effect and the second effect Production (help reach production) can be executed,
When the second effect is executed, the first effect can be executed in a predetermined period (third effect period);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that the special effect can be executed during the predetermined period when the second effect is not executed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second effect is not executed, it is possible to entertain the player with a special effect and improve the effect of the effect.

The invention according to means C2
A gaming machine according to means C1,
Game state execution means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) capable of executing a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The production execution means
After the predetermined period, a high suggestion effect (SP reach main effect) that can suggest that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is relatively high can be executed,
In the high suggestion effect, the first high suggestion effect (the main effect of the first SP reach) and the second high suggestion that can suggest that there is a higher possibility of the special gaming state than the first high suggestion effect. There is a production (the second production of SP Reach),
The special effect is a game machine that is an effect capable of suggesting execution of the second high suggestion effect.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second effect is not executed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the jackpot.

The invention according to means C3 is:
A gaming machine described in means C2,
The production execution means
The previous period effect (first notice effect) is executed in a period (second effect period) before the predetermined period, and the high suggestion effect is executed in a period (fourth effect period) after the predetermined period. Is possible,
When executing the second effect when executing the previous period effect and the high suggestion effect, the first effect can be executed in the predetermined period,
A gaming machine characterized in that the special effect can be executed during the predetermined period when the second effect is not executed when the preceding period effect and the high suggestion effect are executed. It is.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second effect is not executed when the previous period effect and the high suggestion effect are executed, a special effect can be executed in a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from decreasing during the third production period, which is between execution of the previous period production and the high suggestion production. Therefore, the player enjoys a series of effects (previous period effects, special effects, and high suggestion effects) that are sequentially executed over a period before the predetermined period and a period after the predetermined period. Is possible.

50a ... display unit (predetermined display unit)
50ac ... middle display position (display position)
50ad ... Lower display position (display position)
50 au ... Upper display position (display position)
100: Main control board (game execution means)
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)
G7 ... Item image (design)
PY1 ... Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of symbols on a predetermined display section,
The number of symbols displayed on the predetermined display unit has an upper limit value and a threshold value, both of which are two or more,
The threshold is a value that does not exceed the upper limit,
When the number of the displayed symbols is equal to or greater than the threshold, and when the displayed symbols form a specific combination, a special effect can be executed,
The gaming machine, wherein the special performance is not executed when the number of the displayed symbols is less than the threshold value.