JP2019150719A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which contributes to the increase in the amusement of a game through a performance.SOLUTION: A performance control microcomputer 121 of a Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a count performance including a countdown performance that can show the elapse of the time with the first countdown display GD1, can execute a prescribed advance notice performance when the first countdown display GD1 is "zero" in the countdown performance, can execute a count-up performance before the countdown performance, adds the first normal count-up display GU1 or the first special count-up display GTU1 from a count-up initial value to a countdown initial value in the count-up performance, and reduces the first countdown display GD1 to "zero" from the countdown initial value in the countdown performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

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

  Conventionally, some gaming machines are controlled to a state advantageous to a player based on a jackpot determination or the like. In such a gaming machine, for example, there may be a predetermined effect that can indicate whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, when performing a predetermined effect based on the determination, it is described that an effect suggesting the timing at which the effect is performed in a manner such as a countdown is performed.

JP2013-000140A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the production that can suggest the predetermined production timing in order to improve the game entertainment. In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Determination means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
A game machine having production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Based on a result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined notice effect that can suggest that the special gaming state is to be achieved;
Specific effects that can indicate the passage of time,
The notice effect can be executed when a predetermined time elapses in the specific effect,
The change effect which changes the lapseable time which can pass in the said specific effect in a predetermined change aspect may be performed.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game through performance.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a typical fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a timing chart which shows the production | presentation flow according to various fluctuation patterns. It is a timing chart which shows the production flow of various count productions. It is a count effect selection table. It is a figure explaining a mode that a short type countdown production is started in the count production of pattern 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the mode of battle reach when a short type countdown production is performed. It is a figure explaining a mode that the cut-in effect and winning effect of battle reach are performed. It is a figure explaining a mode that the count-up effect of a normal mode is performed in the count effect of the pattern 2, and a short type countdown effect is started. It is a figure explaining the normal mode and special mode of count up production. In the count effect of pattern 4, it is a figure explaining a mode that the countdown effect of a type without a long interruption is started. It is a figure explaining the mode of battle reach when the countdown production of a type without a long interruption is performed. In the count effect of pattern 5, it is a figure explaining a mode that the count-up effect of a normal aspect is performed and the countdown effect of a long interruption no type is started. It is a figure explaining a mode that a countdown effect of a type with a long interruption is performed in the count effect of pattern 7. FIG.

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

<Basic embodiment>
In a later first embodiment, a gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, a basic embodiment serving as a basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment 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. Further, “front” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes 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. The transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the game area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

  A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal 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 “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the front frame 23m. .

  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. The starting ports such as the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are referred to as ball entrances, and the big winning ports such as the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15 are referred to as a special prize opening or a specific prize opening. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage region.

  Near the center of the game area 6 is provided a center frame (center decoration body) 61 that decorates the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding a game ball to the first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

  The game area 6 has a first start winning device 11D in which a first start port 11 into which a game ball can enter and a second start port 12 that enables or disables entry into the second start port 12. And a start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

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

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally in a closed position (in a normal state) where a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. And if it will be in a special state, it will move to the open position in which the game ball can enter into the 2nd starting port 12. As described above, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 12 only in the open state. You can enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state”, it is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and when the electric chew 12D is “closed”, the “electrical chow 12D is closed. Also called.

  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”) It is also an opportunity for variable display in FIG. When a game ball wins the second start port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

  Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 through which a game ball can enter. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

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

  The game area 6 is provided with a first grand prize-winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize-winning port 14 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k operable in an open state and a closed state. Usually, the first grand opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that normally closes the first grand prize opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is operated in the open state, the game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second grand prize-winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second grand prize-winning port 15 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an 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 a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

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

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

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

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

  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. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large winning devices having no specific area or sorting device such as the first large winning device 14D are provided according to game play.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A 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 6B 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 general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, and a second large 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 making a right strike, thereby passing the gate 13, the second start port 12, the general winning port 10, and the first big winning port 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for winning in the second big winning opening 15.

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

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

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second start port 12. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure or special symbol, 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. Note that a gaming state in which a jackpot game is played is referred to as a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  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 a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost symbol composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for special drawing lottery and the like are generated. 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) Has an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be “none”. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned general figure holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set for the number of general map holds (number of general map holds) that can be stored in the general map storage unit 106. The upper limit of the number of reserved maps can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be “none”. 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”. Further, in this embodiment, there is not provided a general-purpose hold display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the universal figure hold indicator, for example, the same structure as that of the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

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

  The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 is another display device such as a device composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be.

  The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a on-board movable body 55k that is decorated. The downboard movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a and includes a downboard movable body 56k that is decorated.

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

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting which will be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 that performs control related to game profits (game progress), and a game effect (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the game progress by the main control substrate 100 An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub control board”) 120 for performing control related to effects such as a game effect) and a waiting-for-waiting effect, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls, and the like. The image display device 50 is provided on the back side. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161 described later. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses various production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like). It is only necessary that the production can be controlled.

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

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

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

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

  Various sensors and actuators 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 actuators.

  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 general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each 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.

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

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

  The effect ROM 123 stores 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 the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as background images) are stored.

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

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

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

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

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

  The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a panel drive motor 55m for driving the panel movable device 55, a panel drive motor 56m for driving the panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The production control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and in the explanation of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later, a table different from these is shown. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” to be described later, for the configuration not showing another table, the table shown in this item is used, and “pachinko gaming machine PY1 of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later is used. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of “characteristic part” can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a common figure-related random number when the usual figure starting 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 for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random number.

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) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-saving state (time-saving 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 determines whether or not it is a win or a loss by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. 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. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

3-1-2. Normal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern according to 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 normal variation pattern determination table is 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 determination table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the common figure variation pattern determination table for each gaming state.

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

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

  The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game constituent elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C 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, about the frequency | count of open | release and the open time in each of these elements, it can change suitably.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chews 12D is 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)). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short open 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. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric Chu 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state.

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

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

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

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. 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) according to the 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 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Also, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot It is a judgment. Each jackpot symbol type is associated with a jackpot component composed of jackpot content, in other words, a game privilege 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 causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) Is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) in which is performed. 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 jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to 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. Note that 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. 10B, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to be 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by determining the jackpot symbol type. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second start port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

  The reach determination table is 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. The reach determination table may not be divided for each gaming 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 determines whether or not there is a reach (whether or not a reach is generated) by determining the acquired reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” differs between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. Note that the probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, “with reach (to generate reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is referred to as “losing with reach”, and “no reach (does not generate reach)”. Is sometimes referred to as “unreach without reach”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination Special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. This figure is a determination for determining a figure variation pattern, and is performed regardless of whether the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. In addition, 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 can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a special symbol type (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a determination target, in other words, a starting point where a winning resulting from the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed. Are associated with each other (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the special symbol type (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also 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 used in time-short state. There is a 1 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). The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also 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. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. 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. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

  Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. Note that it is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be called with a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the contents of the special figure variation production, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. A special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the jackpot fluctuation is referred to as “SP jackpot fluctuation”, and a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is referred to as “L jackpot fluctuation”. The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called “N jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the case of reach loss is called “SP loss change”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the case of reach loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called “L loss fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called “N loss fluctuation”. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is called “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss variation includes three types of variations (normal A loss variation, normal B loss variation, and normal C loss variation) having different fluctuation times. Further, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to as SP fluctuation or SP reach fluctuation.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a winning opening). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 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. Since the first start port 11 is a start port that triggers the lottery in FIG. 1, the first prefetch determination table can also be referred to as the special diagram 1 prefetch determination table. Moreover, since the 2nd starting port 12 is a starting port used as the opportunity of the lottery of the special figure 2, a 2nd prefetch determination table can also be called a special figure 2 prefetch determination table. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided according to the type of the start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12).

  The prefetch determination table is also associated with the 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-time-short state, a first pre-read determination table used in the time-short state, and a second pre-read determination table used in the non-time-short state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided for each gaming state. Moreover, 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 or the second big prize opening 15) and the first round game after the big hit game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements constituting the jackpot game (the jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14, the second big prize opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening for each opening, closing time until the next opening (closing time or interval time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. Yes. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is done. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. 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.

  Note that the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the winning jackpot symbol type is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10B), and the jackpot game B is a jackpot symbol type that is won. The jackpot game C can be executed when the winning jackpot symbol C is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each jackpot game component 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. In a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or in a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration in which the unused big winning opening is not provided. It is good. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be multiple types or one type.

  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”. The fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V opening”, and the fact that the specific area 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as “V closing”.

  The sorting member 16k is controlled in a certain operating manner (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain opening / closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of the certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easyness) of making it approach 16. The operation mode of the sorting member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operation mode is shown in the description of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later, it is assumed that the operation mode is employed in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distributing member 16k are in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot that operates is called “V long jackpot”, and the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V-short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. The jackpot is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base game state” may be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short 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 a gaming state that 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. Whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is V passing or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the gameability to be realized. In the high probability state, it is possible to switch from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing the jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short time state is set in the “low probability high base game state” or “high probability high base game state”, and the game state in which the open 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 fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table determined so that the number of special-figure fluctuation patterns with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state is likely to have a shorter normal time 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 (FIG. 9B). Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, the time-short state is more easily determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) that is determined to be the winning in the non-time-short state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

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

  When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time-saving state is set. And, for example, a short time state can be set by winning a jackpot. In the short-time state, it is possible to change from the short-time state to the non-short-time state by performing 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. In other words, the game related to the usual game 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. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state may not easily select a special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special-figure fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state.

  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”. Note that, in the “big hit game state”, a special drawing lottery (hit determination regarding the common figure) is performed but a special drawing lottery (hit determination) is not performed. The As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming state described above or only a part thereof. Further, the various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of “nth game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, 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. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), the second normal effect mode in which the background image (the evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed one or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the normal rear stage production mode, the type of reach is displayed. A corresponding background image is displayed. Further, a special performance mode that is set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

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

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

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

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

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation effect (also simply referred to as “fluctuation effect”) will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a displays a variation of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. 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, there are various types such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41. It is possible to perform other effects using a simple effect device. In this case, other effects can be continuously performed even after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation rate of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is gradually increased. Will slow down. When the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is “N loss fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. It should be noted that the effect content of N reach is not limited to the moderate effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  In addition, regarding the stopping pattern of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the variation when the reach is not established is referred to as “non-reach variation” or “non-reach loss”, and the variation when the reach is established. It is called “reach rose eyes” or “reach lose eyes”. How to make the combinations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 constituting the non-reach varieties (for example, “2 · 3 · 1”, “5 · 8 · 6”, etc.) The combination of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, “2 · 1 · 2”, “5 · 4 · 5”, etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how should the combinations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the stop mode that suggests a jackpot (for example, "2.2.2" or "7-7 / 7") Is selected by the production control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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

  In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing the start of reach is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach exclusive effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive effect is reached, when the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit In 50a, an effect that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (a friend character) wins the battle and is standing) is performed, and a stop pattern in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate a jackpot (so-called so-called) Stops and displays with a doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character in battle) The display of winning and standing is performed), and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. It should be noted that the effect content of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

4-2-5. L reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility of the special drawing lottery being a “big hit” is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect to make the player expect a big hit Function as. In addition, the execution time of the reach production of L reach is shorter than the production time of the reach production of SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach production of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach production of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the contents of the L reach reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach reach effect is developed after the L reach effect may be provided.

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

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

  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. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be provided, but the icon display area 50e may not be provided, or both may be provided.

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

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

4-4. Notification effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notification effect at any timing during the special figure change effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure 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, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

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

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

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) is generated, and as the operation valid period occurs, the period shown in FIG. As described above, an effect of prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode (ie, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation effective period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, which suggests the big hit expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. The operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 and the normal button 40 may be referred to as an operation instruction effect.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gasse effect. Thus, the prefetch effect that displays the hold icon HA and the icon TA in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is referred to as a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but only the hold icon HA may be displayed and the icon TA may not be displayed. In addition, the timing for performing the hold display in the special mode in the hold change effect may be at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize that triggers the hold display, or during the shift display of the hold display (the display area of the hold icon HA). Or when the special figure change corresponding to the hold display is being executed (when displayed as the icon TA). Moreover, there may be a plurality of types of special modes for holding display.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the pre-reading effect is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As a prefetch effect other than the hold change effect, for example, a so-called continuous notice is given.

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

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the gaming RAM 104, gaming CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

  After the special operation process (S106), a sorting apparatus control process for controlling the sorting apparatus 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second grand prize device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated with a constant operation after the power is turned on.

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

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

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

  In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 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 is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 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, and the obtained special figure 1 random number 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 equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). Stored in order from the area. When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening sensor 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, a special figure 2 determination process and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 storage unit Shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage part shift process is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a losing, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of lost symbol.

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

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

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a losing, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of lost symbol.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. The special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the result of the big hit determination is a loss, reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the reach determination result. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information relating to special figure 1, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information on the special map change 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. In other words, when there is a special figure 2 hold, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 hold. Note that the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the order of winning, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[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 symbol 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 according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

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

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

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

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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

  When the random number update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). Note that the sub control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, and outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), or lamp control. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are actuated (various movable body effects depending on the operation). Or run). In this way, various effects (special drawing fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, prefetch effect, other notice effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, control of effect mode, etc.) are realized.

  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. 26, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data 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, a movable body effect for operating a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 is performed at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[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. 27, 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. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 or the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the results of the input process and 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.

  Here, an example of processing when the production control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command). When it is determined in the received command analysis process (S4201) that the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the special figure change start command, the change control command reception process is based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. Then, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including the information on the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), the sub fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and the fluctuation production start corresponding to the sub fluctuation pattern is started. Set command in output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub variation pattern. A special figure variation effect is realized. Note that the flow of processing relating to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as jackpot game effects, customer waiting effects, pre-read effects, so-called notice effects accompanying such changes.

7). Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 (first embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

  First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used, but the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 can also be used in combination.

  The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing in the non-time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 has eight types of special charts “THP001” to “THP003”, “THP011” to “THP013”, and “THP021” to “THP022” as the special chart 1 variation patterns. One variation pattern can be determined. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

  Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, one of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP001” to “THP003” is determined. Of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP001” is more easily determined than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. “THP001” is referred to as “battle jackpot fluctuation”, “THP002” is referred to as “character jackpot fluctuation”, and “THP003” is referred to as “N jackpot fluctuation”.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, one of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP011” to “THP013” is determined. The Of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP013” is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Note that “THP011” is referred to as “battle loss fluctuation”, “THP012” is referred to as “character loss fluctuation”, and “THP013” is referred to as “N loss fluctuation”.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, one of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP021” to “THP022” is determined. The Which one of the two types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the special figure 1 hold number is 0 to 2, “THP021” with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms is easily determined, and when the special figure 1 hold number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP022” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. “THP021” is referred to as “normal A loss fluctuation”, and “THP022” is referred to as “normal B loss fluctuation”.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following productions (see “normal fluctuation”, “N reach”, “character reach”, “battle reach”, FIG. 29, etc.) in the special figure fluctuation production in the non-time-short state. is there. In addition, when “battle reach” is performed, “count effect” (see FIG. 30 and the like) can be executed.

A. Normal variation “Normal variation” is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed. Since “normal fluctuation” is first performed in the special figure fluctuation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure fluctuation effect has been started.

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

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

D. Character Reach “Character Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “N Reach”, and is a reach effect in which an appearing character (for example, a hero character) challenges a predetermined mission. “Character Reach” is a performance that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be played because it is easier to do when the jackpot determination is “Lost” than when it is “Lost” Function. When the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, a mode in which the character succeeds in the challenge is shown, and when it is “losing”, a mode in which the challenge fails is shown.

E. Battle Reach “Battle Reach” is an effect of SP reach that may be performed after “N Reach”, and is a reach effect in which a “battle effect” in which the main character battles with an enemy character is performed. “Battle Reach” is more likely to be a big hit game because it is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the result of the big hit determination is “losing”. Function. In addition, when “N reach” is developed to “Battle reach” rather than “N reach” to “Character reach”, the jackpot game is easier to play, so “Battle reach” It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played rather than "Character Reach". In the final stage of “Battle Reach” (after “Battle Production”), “Cut-in Production” showing that the hero character makes the final attack, and whether the hero character won the enemy character by the final attack “ "Winning production" is performed in this order. In the “winning effect”, when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, a mode in which the hero character wins is shown, and in the case of “losing”, a mode in which the hero character is defeated is shown.

F. Count effect The “count effect” is an effect that may be performed when “battle reach” is performed, and is an effect that can suggest the execution timing of the notice effect that is performed thereafter. Specifically, the “count effect” in this embodiment can suggest a predetermined timing in “battle reach”. The “count effect” in this embodiment can indicate the start timing of “battle reach” and the timing of “cut-in effect” in “battle reach”. Since the “count effect” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed. The “count effect” also functions as an effect suggesting that “battle reach” may start because “battle reach” may be started thereafter. Furthermore, the “count effect” also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the “cut-in effect” may be performed since the “cut-in effect” of the “battle reach” may be performed thereafter.

  Further, in the “count effect”, a “countdown effect” is performed. The “countdown effect” is an effect that can indicate the passage of time by counting down. Specifically, in the “countdown effect” of the present embodiment, the countdown is performed from a predetermined countdown initial value to zero. As the countdown initial value, a value larger than zero can be set. In this embodiment, three types of “countdown effects” can be executed. Each type of “countdown effect” has different parts regarding the countdown initial value when the countdown is started, whether or not the countdown is interrupted, and the like. Specifically, types of “countdown effect” include “short type”, “no long interruption type”, and “long interruption type”. The “short type” is a type in which the initial countdown value is closer to zero than the “no long interruption type” and the “long interruption type”. The “long uninterrupted type” is a type that counts down without interruption from the initial countdown value to zero. The “long interruption type” is a type in which the countdown is temporarily interrupted while counting down from the initial countdown value to zero. Each type of “countdown effect” will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the “count effect”, a “count up effect” may be performed. The “count-up effect” may be executed before the “count-down effect”, and is an effect that can indicate a change in the countdown initial value by counting up. In addition, since the “count-up effect” is performed before the “count-down effect”, it functions as an effect suggesting that the “count-down effect” may be performed. Specifically, in the “count-up effect” of the present embodiment, the count-up is performed from a predetermined count-up initial value to a count-down initial value. As the count-up initial value, a value smaller than the count-down initial value can be set, and for example, zero can be set. In this embodiment, six types of “count-up effects” can be executed. In other words, there are three types of “count-up effects” corresponding to the “count-down effect” types “short type”, “no long interruption type”, and “long interruption type”. Each can be executed in “normal mode” or “special mode”. Each type of these “count-up effects” will be described in detail later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a description will be given of an effect flow of main special figure variation effects executed in the non-time-short state. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow. Moreover, according to the effect image displayed on the display part 50a, the light effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, the sound effect using the speaker 52, etc. can be performed.

  In this embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle big hit fluctuation” and “battle loss fluctuation”, and the generic name of the special figure fluctuation production is battle reach fluctuation (FIG. 29A). The generic name of the special figure fluctuation effect of “variation” is the character reach fluctuation (FIG. 29B), and the special name of the special figure fluctuation effect of “N jackpot fluctuation” and “N loss fluctuation” is “N reach fluctuation” (FIG. 29 ( C)).

  In battle reach fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 29A, an effect flow composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “battle reach” is executed. The “normal fluctuation” performance time is 13 seconds, the “reach” performance time is 5 seconds, the “N reach” performance time is 12 seconds, and the “battle reach” performance time is 40 seconds. . Each of these composition effects constitutes battle reach fluctuations with a special figure fluctuation time of 70 seconds (70000 ms). In “Battle Reach”, the “battle effect” effect time is 30 seconds, the “cut-in effect” effect time is 5 seconds, and the “winning effect” execution time is 5 seconds.

  In the character reach variation, as shown in FIG. 29B, an effect flow composed of “normal variation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “character reach” is executed. The production time of “normal variation” is 13 seconds, the production time of “reach” is 5 seconds, the production time of “N reach” is 12 seconds, and the production time of “character reach” is 20 seconds. . Each of these composition effects constitutes a character reach variation with a special figure variation time of 50 seconds (50000 ms).

  In the N reach variation, as shown in FIG. 29C, an effect flow composed of “normal variation” → “reach” → “N reach” is executed. The production time of “normal fluctuation” is 13 seconds, the production time of “reach” is 5 seconds, and the production time of “N reach” is 12 seconds. Each of these composition effects constitutes N reach fluctuation with a special figure fluctuation time of 30 seconds (30000 ms).

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28D, an effect flow including only “normal fluctuation” is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a description will be given of an effect flow of “count effect” that may be executed in battle reach fluctuation. FIG. 30 shows an effect flow for each type in which “count effects” are classified with respect to time. The types of count effects classified by time include “short” (FIG. 30A), “count-up short” (FIG. 30B), “no long interruption” (FIG. 30C), and “count”. There are “No up-long interruption” (FIG. 30D), “Long interruption” (FIG. 30E), and “Count-up long interruption” (FIG. 30F).

  In the count effect (short), as shown in FIG. 30A, the “count type effect” of “short type” is performed. “Count-up production” is not performed. “Short type” “countdown effect” is started when 12 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 18 seconds. In the “Short Type” “Countdown Effect”, the countdown initial value at the start of the countdown is set to “17”, and the value is decremented by 1 every time 1 second elapses, and is counted down to “zero”. The In the count effect (short), the timing at which the value becomes “zero” in the “short type” “countdown effect” is set to a timing immediately before the start of “battle reach”. That is, when the count effect (short) is executed, the “battle effect” of “battle reach” is immediately after the value indicated by the countdown mode in the “countdown effect” of “short type” becomes “zero”. Be started.

  In the count effect (count up short), as shown in FIG. 30B, the “count up effect” and the “short type” “count down effect” are performed in this order. The “count up effect” performed in the count effect (count up short) is a type corresponding to the “count down effect” of the “short type”. The “count-up effect” is started when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 9 seconds. In addition, the “count-up effect” may be executed in a normal mode or a special mode. In addition, the count-up initial value at the time of starting the count-up is set to “zero”, and “17” which is the count-down initial value in the “short-type” “count-down effect” to be performed thereafter during 9 seconds. Is counted up. Also, in the count effect (count up short), the timing when the value becomes “zero” in the “short type” “count down effect” performed after the “count up effect” is the timing immediately before the start of “battle reach” Is set to That is, when the count effect (count up short) is executed, the “battle effect” of “battle reach” immediately after the value indicated by the countdown mode of “short type” “countdown effect” becomes “zero”. Is started.

  In the count effect (without long interruption), as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the “no long interruption type” “countdown effect” is performed. “Count-up production” is not performed. The “no long interruption type” “countdown effect” is started when 22 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 38 seconds. In “Countdown effect” of “No long interruption type”, the countdown initial value at the start of the countdown is set to “37”, and the value is subtracted by 1 every time 1 second passes, and “zero” is set. Will be counted down. And, in the count effect (no long interruption), the timing when the value becomes “zero” in the “countdown effect” of the “no long interruption type” is just before the “cut-in effect” of “battle reach” is started. The timing is set. That is, when the count effect (no long interruption) is executed, immediately after the value indicated by the countdown mode in the “countdown effect” of the “no long interruption type” becomes “zero”, the “battle reach” “Cut-in production” is started.

  In the count effect (no count-up long interruption), as shown in FIG. 30D, the “count-up effect” and the “no long interruption type” “count-down effect” are performed in this order. The “count-up effect” performed in the count effect (no count-up long interruption) is a type corresponding to the “count-down effect” of the “no long interruption type”. The “count-up effect” is started when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 19 seconds. The “count-up effect” may be executed in a normal mode or a special mode. In addition, the count-up initial value at the start of the count-up is set to “zero”, and the count-down initial value in the “count-down effect” of the “no long interruption type” to be performed after 19 seconds. It counts up to a certain “37”. Also, in the count effect (no count-up long interruption), the timing when the value becomes “zero” in the “count-down effect” of the “no long interruption type” performed after the “count-up effect” is “Battle Reach” The timing is set immediately before the “cut-in effect” is started. That is, when the count effect (no count-up long interruption) is executed, immediately after the value indicated by the count-down mode in the “count-down effect” of the “no long interrupt type” becomes “zero”, the “battle reach” "Cut-in production" is started.

  In the count effect (with long interruption), as shown in FIG. 30 (e), the “count down effect” of the “long interruption type” is performed. “Count-up production” is not performed. The “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” is started when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 45 seconds. In the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type”, the countdown initial value at the start of the countdown is set to “37”, and one second passes except for the interruption period of 7 seconds provided in the middle. The value is subtracted one by one and counted down to “zero”. In other words, the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” has an interruption period, so that the total number (38) of the values (0 to 37) indicated by the countdown is different from the execution time of 45 seconds. ing. In the count effect (with long interruption), the timing when the value becomes “zero” in the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” is just before the “cut-in effect” of “battle reach” is started. The timing is set. That is, when the count effect (with long interruption) is executed, immediately after the value indicated by the countdown mode in the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” becomes “zero”, the “battle reach” “Cut-in production” is started.

  In the count effect (with count-up long interruption), as shown in FIG. 30F, the “count-up effect” and the “count-down effect” of the “long interruption type” are performed in this order. The “count-up effect” performed in the count effect (with count-up long interruption) is a type corresponding to the “count-down effect” of the “long interrupt type”. The “count-up effect” is started when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect (normal change), and the execution time is 12 seconds. The “count-up effect” may be executed in a normal mode or a special mode. In addition, the count-up initial value at the start of the count-up is set to “zero”, and the count-down initial value in the “count-down effect” of the “long interruption type” to be performed thereafter in 12 seconds. It counts up to a certain “37”. Also, in the count effect (with count-up long interruption), the timing when the value becomes “zero” in the “count-down effect” of the “long interrupt type” performed after the “count-up effect” is “Battle Reach” The timing is set immediately before the “cut-in effect” is started. That is, when the count effect (with count-up long interruption) is executed, immediately after the value indicated by the count-down mode in the “count-down effect” of the “long interrupt type” becomes “zero”, the “battle reach” "Cut-in production" is started.

  Next, the count effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the count effect selection table shown in FIG. 31 to select whether or not to execute the “count effect”, and the type of the “count effect” pattern when the “count effect” is executed. Can be selected. Further, when the “count effect” is executed, there are nine patterns 1 to 9 as types of patterns.

  Each pattern of “count effect” is classified into three types with respect to “countdown effect”. Specifically, patterns 1, 2, and 3 are patterns in which “short type” “countdown effect” is executed. Patterns 4, 5, and 6 are patterns in which the “countdown effect” of “no long interruption type” is executed. Patterns 7, 8, and 9 are patterns in which the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” is executed.

  Each pattern of “count effect” is classified into three types with respect to “count effect”. Specifically, the patterns 1, 4, and 7 are types in which the “count-up effect” is not executed. Patterns 2, 5, and 8 are types in which the “count-up effect” is executed in the “normal mode”. Patterns 3, 6, and 9 are types in which the “count-up effect” is executed in a “special manner”.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 can select “count effect” with reference to the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP001), non-execution of “count effect” is 10%, pattern 1 is 5%, pattern 2 is 12%, and pattern 3 is 6%. Pattern 4 is 4%, Pattern 5 is 12%, Pattern 6 is 16%, Pattern 7 is 3%, Pattern 8 is 12%, and Pattern 9 is 20%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Battle Loss Variation” (THP011), the non-execution of “Count Effect” is 55%, Pattern 1 is 11%, Pattern 2 is 10%, Pattern 3 is 4%, Pattern 4 Is 6%, pattern 5 is 4%, pattern 6 is 3%, pattern 7 is 4%, pattern 8 is 2%, and pattern 9 is 1%.

  That is, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “battle big hit variation”, “count effect” is set to be executed more easily than “battle loss variation”. For this reason, the “count effect” functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being a big hit. For “Countdown effect”, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle big hit fluctuation”, the “Count effect” pattern related to “Long interruption type” is “Long interruption type” and “Short type”. The settings are easier to select than those. For this reason, the “countdown effect” of the “long interruption type” functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the “long interruption type” and the “short type”. In addition, regarding the “countdown effect”, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle big hit fluctuation”, the “count effect” pattern related to the “no long interruption type” is more easily selected than the “short type” pattern. It has become. Therefore, the “countdown effect” of the “no long interruption type” functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the “short type”.

  Further, regarding the “count up effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “battle big hit variation”, the “count effect” pattern related to the “special aspect” is more than the “normal aspect” and “non-execution” patterns. Is also easy to select. For this reason, the “counting effect” of the “special aspect” functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than the “normal aspect” and “non-execution”. In addition, regarding the “count-up effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “battle jackpot variation”, the “count effect” pattern related to the “normal mode” is more easily selected than the “non-execution” pattern. It has become. For this reason, the “count-up effect” in the “normal mode” functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than when the “count-up effect” is “non-execution”. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the count effect selection table shown in FIG. 31 can be changed as appropriate.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32 to FIG. 40, the manner in which the count effect of each pattern is executed will be specifically described.

  First, how the count effect of pattern 1 (count up: non-execution, count down: short) is executed will be described. The count effect of pattern 1 is started by the countdown effect when a predetermined time elapses after normal fluctuation is started in the daytime normal background image G102 (FIG. 32A). The countdown production is of the short type. Further, the countdown effect is started when the countdown display GD is displayed (FIG. 32 (B)).

  The countdown display GD is displayed as a countdown effect, and is composed of a first countdown display GD1 and a second countdown display GD2, as shown in FIG. The first countdown display GD1 is a display that is indicated by numerals and can be changed to zero by being subtracted from the countdown initial value. With this first countdown display GD1, the countdown effect is an effect that can indicate the passage of time to zero and can suggest the time that can elapse until it reaches zero. In the count effect of pattern 1, the countdown initial value of the first countdown display GD1 is “17” (FIG. 32B). The second countdown display GD2 is an annular display surrounding the first countdown display GD1, and includes a plurality of arrows that rotate clockwise. With the second countdown display GD2, in the countdown effect, it is possible to emphasize the passage of time indicated by the first countdown display GD1.

  The displayed first countdown display GD1 is then subtracted over time. In addition, in the display part 50a, the progress of the effect by another effect image is simultaneously performed with the count effect. For example, when the first countdown display GD1 is “9” by subtraction, as shown in FIG. 32C, N reach is started.

  Then, in the count effect of pattern 1, when the first countdown display GD1 becomes “zero” (FIG. 33A), battle reach is started (FIG. 33B). Thereby, the count effect of pattern 1 functions as an effect suggesting the start of battle reach. In the battle reach, as shown in FIG. 33B, first, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and battle reach is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. Is displayed (SP reach start title image) G1. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33C, the display unit 50a displays a state in which the main character and the enemy character perform a battle.

  In the final stage of battle reach, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), a cut-in effect is displayed in which a cut-in image GC is displayed that highlights the appearance of the hero character making the last attack at a predetermined timing. Done. In addition, after the cut-in effect, a winning effect (FIGS. 34B and 34C) is performed. As shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the display unit 50a suggests a jackpot (the hero character wins the battle and stands Display) and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop and display in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, in the winning effect when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle Loss Fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), an effect that suggests a loss (display that the enemy character wins the battle and is standing ) Is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called scatter eyes) that suggests a loss.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 2 (count up: normal mode, count down: short) is executed will be described. The count effect of pattern 2 is started by the count-up effect when a predetermined time elapses after normal fluctuation starts in the daytime normal background image G102 (FIG. 35A). The count-up effect is a normal count-up effect in the normal mode. Further, the normal count-up effect is started by displaying the normal count-up display GU (FIG. 35 (B)).

  The normal count-up display GU is displayed with a normal count-up effect, and includes a first normal count-up display GU1 and a second normal count-up display GU2, as shown in FIG. ing. The first normal count-up display GU1 is a display that is indicated by numerals and can be changed from the initial count-up value to the initial count-down value. With this first normal count-up display GU1, the normal count-up effect is an effect that can change the lapseable time in the countdown effect that is performed thereafter. In the count effect of pattern 2, the initial count-up value of the first normal count-up display GU1 is “zero” (FIG. 35B). The second normal count-up display GU2 is an annular display that surrounds the first normal count-up display GU1, and includes a plurality of arrows that rotate counterclockwise. With the second normal count-up display GU2, in the normal count-up effect, it is possible to emphasize the passage of time indicated by the first normal count-up display GU1. Furthermore, since the second normal count-up display GU2 is a display indicating a reverse rotation to the second count-down display GD2, the player can easily grasp that the normal count-up effect is different from the count-down effect. It is possible to make it. In addition, since the second normal count-up display GU2 is a display indicating a reverse rotation with respect to the second count-down display GD2, the direction of time change in the normal count-up effect is opposite to the count-down effect. It is possible for the player to easily grasp this.

  The displayed first normal count-up display GU1 is then added over time (FIG. 35C). In addition, in the display part 50a, the progress of the effect by another effect image is simultaneously performed with the count effect. Then, after the first normal count-up display GU1 is changed to “17” that is the count-down initial value (FIG. 35D), the count-down effect is started. Specifically, with the start of the countdown effect, the normal countup display GU is hidden and the countdown display GD is displayed (FIG. 35E). The countdown effect of the count effect of pattern 2 is the same as that of the count effect of pattern 1 such as N reach is started when the first countdown display GD1 becomes “9” (FIG. 35 (F)). This is a short type countdown production. Even when the count effect of pattern 2 is executed, the progress of the effect after the count effect is the same as that of pattern 1.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 3 (count up: special mode, count down: short) is executed will be described. As with pattern 2, the count effect of pattern 3 is also composed of a short type countdown effect and a time-up countup effect corresponding to the short type countdown effect. For this reason, both the count-up effect and the count-down effect of the count effect of the pattern 3 are the same as those of the pattern 2 with respect to the timing of each display change or the like. However, the count effect of pattern 3 is different from that of pattern 2 in that the count-up effect is a special aspect. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36A is a diagram showing a normal count-up display GU displayed in the normal count-up effect of the pattern 2 count effect. On the other hand, FIG. 36 (B) shows a special count-up display GTU displayed in a special count-up effect, which is a special mode count-up effect in the pattern 3 count effect.

  The special count-up display GTU is also displayed in the count-up effect in the count effect, like the normal count-up display GU. As shown in FIG. 36 (B), the first special count-up display GTU1, The second special count-up display GTU2. The special count-up display GTU is a large display of the normal count-up display GU as a whole. That is, the first special count-up display GTU1 is displayed as a larger image than the first normal count-up display GU1. The second special count-up display GTU2 is displayed as a larger image than the second normal count-up display GU2. With this special count-up display GTU, the special count-up effect is more special than the normal count-up effect, and the player can easily distinguish it from the normal count-up effect. The special count-up display GTU of this embodiment is the same as the normal count-up display GU except for the size.

  Then, in the count effect of pattern 3, the special count-up effect progresses by the large special count-up display GTU until the first special count-up display GTU1 reaches the countdown initial value. In the count effect of pattern 3, the countdown effect after the count-up effect is the same as that of pattern 2. In the count effect of pattern 3, the countdown effect may be a special mode in which the countdown display is larger than that of pattern 2. In this way, when the count-up effect and the count-down effect are unified in a special manner, the count effect of the pattern 3 is differentiated from the count effect of the pattern 2 until the end of the count-down effect while making the count effect of the pattern 3 uniform. It becomes possible to make a special feeling high.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 4 (count up: non-execution, count down: no long interruption) is executed will be described. The count effect of pattern 4 is started by the countdown effect when a predetermined time elapses after normal fluctuation is started in the daytime normal background image G102 (FIG. 37A). The countdown effect is of the type without long interruption. Further, the countdown effect of the type without the long interruption is started when the reach is established after the start of the normal fluctuation (FIG. 37 (B)), and the countdown display GD is displayed during the N reach (FIG. 37 ( C)).

  In the countdown effect of the type without long interruption, the countdown initial value of the first countdown display GD1 in the countdown display GD is “37” (FIG. 37C). The displayed first countdown display GD1 is subtracted as time passes (FIG. 38 (A)), and when it reaches “29”, battle reach is started (FIG. 38 (B)). Further, the first countdown display GD1 is subtracted with the progress of the battle effect even after the start of the battle reach (FIG. 38C), and when the first countdown display GD1 becomes “zero” (FIG. 38D), the battle reach is reached. Cut-in production will be performed. The progress of the battle reach production after the cut-in production is the same as that described in FIG.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 5 (count up: normal mode, count down: no long interruption) is executed will be described. The count effect of pattern 5 is started by the count-up effect when a predetermined time elapses after normal fluctuation starts in the daytime normal background image G102 (FIG. 39A). The count-up effect is a normal count-up effect in the normal mode. Further, the normal count-up effect is started by displaying the normal count-up display GU (FIG. 39 (B)).

  In the normal count-up effect executed in the pattern 5 count effect, the initial count-up value of the first normal count-up display GU1 is “zero” (FIG. 39B). The displayed first normal count-up display GU1 is then added over time (FIG. 39C). In addition, in the display part 50a, the progress of the effect by another effect image is simultaneously performed with the count effect. Then, after the first normal count-up display GU1 is changed to “37” that is the count-down initial value (FIG. 39D), the count-down effect is started. Specifically, with the start of the countdown effect, the normal countup display GU is not displayed and the countdown display GD is displayed (FIG. 39E). The countdown effect of the count effect of pattern 5 is a type without long interruption, and is performed in the same manner as the count effect of pattern 4. The other effects executed together with the countdown effect of the type without the long interruption are the same as those of the pattern effect of pattern 4.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 6 (count up: special mode, count down: no long interruption) is executed will be described. As with pattern 5, the count effect of pattern 6 is also composed of a countdown effect of the type without long interruption and a countup effect executed with a time structure corresponding to the countdown effect of the type without long interruption. For this reason, both the count-up effect and the count-down effect of the count effect of the pattern 6 are the same as those of the pattern 5 with respect to the timing of the change of each display. However, the count effect of pattern 6 is different from that of pattern 5 at least in that a special count-up effect is performed in which the count-up effect is performed by a special count-up display GTU (FIG. 36B).

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 7 (count up: non-execution, count down: with long interruption) is executed will be described. The count effect of pattern 7 is started by the countdown effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after the normal fluctuation is started in the daytime normal background image G102. The countdown effect is of a type with a long interruption. Further, the countdown effect of the type with long interruption is started by displaying the countdown display GD in the reach effect after the start of the normal fluctuation (FIG. 40A).

  In the countdown effect of the long interruption type, the initial countdown value of the first countdown display GD1 in the countdown display GD is “37” (FIG. 40A). The displayed first countdown display GD1 is subtracted with the passage of time, and when it reaches “22”, the battle reach is started (FIG. 40B). Also, in the countdown effect of the type with a long interruption, the first countdown display GD1 is subtracted with the progress of the battle effect even after the start of the battle reach, but after becoming “10” (FIG. 40C), the subtraction is performed. Is interrupted. While this subtraction is interrupted, the count interruption display GS is displayed instead of the countdown display GD (FIG. 40D).

  As shown in FIG. 40D, the count interruption display GS includes a first count interruption display GS1 and a second count interruption display GS2. The first count interruption display GS1 is a display that is indicated by a predetermined number and has no change in subtraction or addition. That is, the first count interruption display GS1 is maintained at a constant number (in this embodiment, “10”). The second count interruption display GS2 is displayed in the vicinity of the first count interruption display GS1 and can indicate a state in which the first count interruption display GS1 has no change such as subtraction or addition. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the characters “STOP” are displayed as the second count interruption display GS2. With this second count interruption display GS2, it is possible to emphasize that the value indicated by the first count interruption display GS1 has not changed. Note that the second count interruption display GS2 may be displayed so as to overlap the first count interruption display GS1. Further, the count interruption display GS does not include a display such as the second countdown display GD2 that can indicate that the count is progressing.

  In the countdown effect of the type with the long interruption, after the count interruption display GS is displayed for a predetermined time, the count interruption display GS is not displayed and the countdown display GD is displayed again (FIG. 40E). Again, in the displayed countdown display GD, the first countdown display GD1 is subtracted, and when it becomes “zero”, a battle reach cut-in effect is performed. The progress of the battle reach production after the cut-in production is the same as that described in FIG.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 8 (count up: normal mode, count down: with long interruption) is executed will be described. The count effect of the pattern 8 is started by the count-up effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after the normal fluctuation is started in the daytime normal background image G102. The count-up effect is a normal count-up effect in the normal mode. The normal count-up effect is started when the normal count-up display GU is displayed. Also in the normal count-up display GU of the count effect of pattern 8, the point that the first normal count-up display GU1 is changed from “zero” to “37” by addition is the same as the case of the count effect of pattern 5. It is the same. However, the normal count-up effect in the count effect of the pattern 8 is different in execution time from that of the pattern effect of the pattern 5.

  In the count effect of the pattern 5 that performs the countdown effect of the type without long interruption, the execution time of the count-up effect is 19 seconds (FIG. 30 (d)). On the other hand, in the count effect of the pattern 8 in which the countdown effect of the type with long interruption is performed, the execution time of the count-up effect is 12 seconds (FIG. 30 (f)). For this reason, in the count-up effect of the count effect of the pattern 8, the change by the addition of the first normal count-up display GU1 is performed in a change mode that is earlier than that of the pattern effect of the pattern 5.

  In the count effect of pattern 8, the countdown effect is performed after the normal count-up effect. The countdown effect performed in the pattern 8 count effect is a type with a long interruption similar to the pattern 7 count effect. The other effects executed together with the long interruption type countdown effect are the same as those of the pattern 7 count effect.

  Next, how the count effect of pattern 9 (count up: special mode, count down: with long interruption) is executed will be described. As with pattern 8, the count effect of pattern 9 is also composed of a countdown effect of a type with long interruption and a countup effect executed with a time structure corresponding to the countdown effect of the type with long interruption. For this reason, both the count-up effect and the count-down effect of the count effect of the pattern 9 are the same as those of the pattern 8 with respect to the timing of the change of each display. However, the count effect of the pattern 9 is different from that of the pattern 8 at least in that a special count-up effect in which the count-up effect is performed by the special count-up display GTU (FIG. 36B) is performed as the count-up effect.

8). Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, the microcomputer 121 for effect control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the above embodiment can execute a plurality of notice effects such as battle reach and cut-in effects in the battle reach. In addition, a count effect including a countdown effect that can indicate the passage of time by the first countdown display GD1 can be executed. In addition, the predetermined notice effect can be executed when the first countdown display GD1 becomes “zero” in the countdown effect. Furthermore, the count-up effect can be executed before the count-down effect. In the count-up effect, the first normal count-up display GU1 or the first special count-up display GTU1 is added from the count-up initial value to the count-down initial value. In the countdown effect, the first countdown display GD1 is subtracted from the initial countdown value to “zero”. That is, the count-up effect is an effect of changing the lapseable time that is a lapseable time in the countdown effect. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 having such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the count effect from becoming monotonous by changing the lapseable time in the countdown effect in the count-up effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 121 has a normal count-up effect in a normal mode for displaying the first normal count-up display GU1 and a special count-up effect in a special mode for displaying the first special count-up display GTU1 as the count-up effect. And can be executed. Thereby, it is possible to give variation to the count-up effect, and it is possible to further suppress the count effect from becoming monotonous.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is more likely to change the lapseable time to a longer time in the special count-up effect than in the normal count-up effect. In this way, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the count-up effect by making the variation of the count-up effect related to the elapsed time, and the count-down effect is changed by the count-up effect. It is possible to get a sense of expectation for the lapseable time in the production.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 121 is easier to select the long type (no long interruption type and long interruption type) as the countdown production in the case of the battle big hit fluctuation than in the case of the battle loss fluctuation. is there. In other words, when the lapseable time is longer, it is easier to enter the big hit gaming state thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the count-up effect.

  Also, the production control microcomputer 121 changes the first countdown display GD1 until the first countdown display GD1 is changed from the countdown initial value to “zero” in the long interruption type countdown production. The 1-count interruption display GS1 can be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to interrupt the change of the display that can be changed in a countdown manner from the countdown initial value to “zero”. Thereby, it is possible to make the count effect more innovative.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 has a different probability of executing the long interruption type as the countdown effect between when the countup effect is performed and when it is not executed. By including an interruption element in the countdown effect, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the execution timing of a predetermined notice effect (cut-in effect) by the countdown effect. However, it becomes too difficult to predict the execution timing of the predetermined notice effect due to the countdown effect, which may reduce the player's interest in the countdown effect. However, the execution of the count-up effect is performed by setting a law on whether the count-down effect is executed or not, and the subsequent count-down effect is an interrupted type or an uninterrupted type. By non-execution, it is possible to assist the prediction of the execution timing of the predetermined notice effect in the countdown effect. As a result, the count effect can be made more interesting.

  Further, the probability that the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the countdown effect of the type with the long interruption differs depending on the battle big hit variation and the battle loss variation. Thereby, it is possible to give higher interest to the count effect.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the countdown effect as the specific effect can be indicated by the specific display (first countdown display GD1) for performing the countdown, and the specific display can be displayed from the countdown initial value. It was specifically described as being able to change to a specific amount of “zero”. However, the countdown effect is an example of a specific effect, and as the specific effect, various things can be performed in addition to the countdown effect according to the embodiment. Specifically, for example, the specific effect is to display a progress bar that decreases or increases as time passes as the specific display, and changes the progress bar that is the specific display from one end to the other end. Is possible. In addition, for example, the specific effect is to display a balloon image that expands or contracts as time passes as a specific display, and the balloon image that is the specific display expands or contracts until it deflates. It is possible. Further, for example, the specific effect is a specific display that displays a color display that changes in color according to the spectrum of light from red to purple over time, and the specific display color display is one of red and purple. It is possible to change from one color to the other. Further, for example, the specific effect can be a specific display in which a character image that grows with the passage of time is displayed, and the character image that is the specific display can be changed from childhood to adolescence. Further, for example, like the growth of the character, it is possible to provide a specific effect in which an image for growing an animal or a plant is displayed as a specific display.

  For example, in the configuration in which the countdown effect is replaced with these other specific effects, the change effect corresponding to the count-up effect may correspond to the specific effect. Specifically, for example, when the progress bar is displayed as the specific display as the specific display, it is possible to change the total length of the progress bar as the change display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the structure which the notification effect performed after that may differ with the type of countdown effect was demonstrated concretely. However, the same notice effect may be performed after any type of countdown effect. Further, for example, there may be a configuration in which a plurality of types of announcement effects that can be executed after each type of countdown effect exist.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, after the 1st countdown display GD1 becomes zero by countdown effect, it is supposed that a predetermined notice effect will be started. However, it is sufficient that the execution timing of the predetermined notice effect can be suggested by the countdown effect, and the predetermined notice effect may be started at the timing when the first countdown display GD1 becomes zero. That is, the first countdown display GD1 indicating zero may be displayed in a superimposed manner on the predetermined notice effect that has been started. Further, for example, a predetermined countdown end display may be performed after the first countdown display GD1 becomes zero, and a predetermined notice effect may be started after the countdown end display. For example, after the first countdown display GD1 becomes zero, a display (for example, “cut-in!”) Indicating the content of a predetermined notice effect to be started is displayed as the countdown end display, and further Later, a predetermined notice effect may be started.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as a change mode of the lapseable time of a countdown effect in a countup effect, the normal mode which concerns on 1st normal countup display GU1, and the display larger than 1st normal countup display GU1. The example which employ | adopted the special aspect which concerns on 1 special count-up display GTU1 was demonstrated concretely. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the first change mode and the second change mode that performs a larger display than the first change mode are described as the change mode of the lapseable time of the countdown effect in the count-up effect. . However, as a mode of changing the lapseable time of the countdown effect in the countup effect, it is possible to adopt a difference in other modes. Specifically, for example, contrary to the above embodiment, in the second change mode, it is possible to perform a smaller display than in the first change mode. In addition, for example, it is possible to perform display in which the different characters move so as to change the elapsed time in the first change mode and the second change mode. In addition, for example, it is possible to display different colors in the first change mode and the second change mode. In addition, for example, the first change mode and the second change mode can be changed to different modes by combining the size and the color in a composite manner. Further, for example, the change mode of the lapseable time of the countdown effect in the count-up effect is not limited to two change modes, and three or more change modes can be provided.

  In the above embodiment, in the countdown effect of the type with long interruption, the countdown is started when the countdown starts from the countdown initial value “37”, is counted down to “10”, and then the countdown is resumed. explained. However, the timing for interrupting the countdown may be another timing. For example, it is possible to interrupt the countdown at “25” instead of “10”. For example, the countdown can be interrupted at “37”. Further, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the countdown is interrupted a plurality of times, for example, the countdown is interrupted twice at “25” and “10”.

  In the above embodiment, the count effect is performed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern, but may be performed based on the special figure 2 variation pattern, the start winning command, the opening command, or the like. . In addition, the count effect may be started as a prefetch effect performed based on the prefetch determination.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the count effect is performed in the “low probability low base gaming state”, but may be performed in the “high probability high base gaming state” or the jackpot gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Inventions Presented in the Embodiments The following embodiments (Inventions A1 to A4, Inventions B1 to B3) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, 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.

Invention A1
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) having production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined notice effect (battle reach, cut-in effect, etc.) that can suggest that the special gaming state is to be entered,
A specific production that can show the passage of time (countdown production) can be executed,
The notice effect can be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect (can be executed when the countdown is counted down from the initial countdown value to “zero”),
A change effect (a count-up effect that counts up from a count-up initial value to a count-down initial value) may be executed to change the lapseable time that can be passed in the specific effect in a predetermined change mode. It is a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, when a predetermined effect is performed based on determination, an effect that suggests the timing at which the effect is performed in an aspect such as a countdown has been performed. There may be. However, there is room for improvement in the production that can suggest the predetermined production timing in order to improve the game entertainment. And the gaming machine of this structure performs the change effect which changes the lapseable time which can pass in a specific effect in a predetermined change mode with respect to the gaming machine described in JP2013-000140A. It is different in that there are things. And it can suppress that a specific production becomes monotonous by changing the lapseable time in a specific production by a change production. As a result, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of “improvement of game entertainment through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention A2
A gaming machine according to the aforementioned invention A1,
The effect execution means includes, as the change effect, a first change effect (normal count-up effect) for changing the lapseable time in a first change mode (first normal count-up display GU1), and a second change. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing a second change effect (special count-up effect) for changing the elapsed time in a mode (first special count-up display GTU1).

  In this configuration, it is possible to suppress the change effect from becoming monotonous by giving variations to the change effect.

Invention A3
A gaming machine according to the above-described invention A2,
The effect execution means is a gaming machine characterized in that the lapseable time can be easily changed to a longer time in the second change effect than in the first change effect.

  In this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change effect by giving the change effect variations a relationship with the elapsed time, and in the change effect, the expectation for the changeable elapsed time is expected. It is possible to feel the feeling.

Invention A4,
A gaming machine according to the invention A3 described above,
The special gaming state is more likely to occur when the elapsed time is the second elapsed time that is longer than the first elapsed time than when the elapsed time is the first elapsed time (the battle big hit In the case of fluctuations, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is easier to select a long type (a type without long interruption and a type with long interruption) as a countdown effect than in the case of battle loss fluctuation.

  In this configuration, it is possible to give higher interest to the change effect and the subsequent specific effect.

Invention B1
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) having a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production (production control microcomputer 121),
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined notice effect (battle reach, cut-in effect, etc.) that can suggest that the special gaming state is to be entered,
A specific effect (countdown effect) that can change the specific display (first countdown display GD1) indicating the predetermined amount to a specific amount (zero) can be executed,
The notice effect can be executed when the specific display changes to the specific amount in the specific effect,
In the specific effect, the change of the specific display may be interrupted (a long-interrupt type countdown effect may be executed).

  Conventionally, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, when a predetermined effect is performed based on determination, an effect that suggests the timing at which the effect is performed in an aspect such as a countdown has been performed. There may be. However, there is room for improvement in the production that can suggest the predetermined production timing in order to improve the game entertainment. And the gaming machine of this structure is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140 in that the specific display may interrupt the change of the specific display. That is, the specific effect can be a novel effect in which the change in the specific display is interrupted. As a result, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of “improvement of game entertainment through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention B2
A gaming machine according to the aforementioned invention B1,
The production execution means
A change effect (count-up effect) that changes the amount indicated by the specific display may be executed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of interrupting the change of the specific display in the specific effect is different depending on whether the change effect is performed or not.

  By interrupting the change of the specific display, it is difficult to predict the execution timing of the notice effect due to the specific effect, while providing a law for the execution of the change effect and the probability that the change of the specific display is interrupted Thus, it is possible to assist the prediction of the execution timing of the notice effect in the specific effect depending on whether or not the change effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to make the specific effect more interesting.

Invention B3
A gaming machine according to the above-described invention B1 or invention B2,
In the specific effect, the game machine is characterized in that the degree of expectation for entering the special game state differs depending on whether the change of the specific display is interrupted or not executed.

  In this configuration, it is possible to give higher interest to the specific performance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 ... Image display apparatus 50a ... Display part 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer PY1 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine)
GD ... Countdown display GD1 ... First countdown display GD2 ... Second countdown display GU ... Normal countup display GU1 ... First normal countup display GU2 ... Second normal countup display GTU ... Special countup display GTU1 ... First special count Up display GTU2 ... second special count up display GS ... count interruption display GS1 ... first count interruption display GS2 ... second count interruption display

Claims (4)

Determination means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
A game machine having production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Based on a result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined notice effect that can suggest that the special gaming state is to be achieved;
Specific effects that can indicate the passage of time,
The notice effect can be executed when a predetermined time elapses in the specific effect,
A game machine characterized by executing a change effect that changes the lapseable time that can be passed in the specific effect in a predetermined change mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect execution means includes, as the change effect, a first change effect that changes the lapseable time in a first change mode, and a second change effect that changes the lapseable time in a second change mode. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game machine characterized in that the effect execution means is more likely to change the lapseable time to a longer time in the second change effect than in the first change effect. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The special gaming state is more likely to occur when the lapseable time is the second lapseable time longer than the first lapseable time than when the lapseable time is the first lapseable time. A gaming machine.