JP2019166137A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to improvement of an amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 can execute an episode performance (specific performance) formed of a plurality of parts (first to fourth parts). In the episode performance, after executing the first part performance (performance in episode 1) indicating start of the episode performance, sometimes a performance of a second part (performance in episode 2) having a performance content continuous to a performance of the first part, is executed, and sometimes, after executing the performance of the first part, the episode performance is finished without executing the performance of the second part. Sometimes the episode performance is continued, and sometimes the episode performance is not continued, so that, the game amusement can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the content of the presentation is determined based on winning in a winning opening such as a start opening, and the production is performed with the content of the presentation. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, pachinko gaming that executes an effect including a scene in which a friend character and an enemy character are performing a battle, and a scene indicating the result of the battle, as an effect indicating a big win. The machine is listed.

JP 2017-185382 A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the performance performed by the gaming machine in order to improve the gaming interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in gaming interest through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
A specific performance consisting of multiple parts can be executed,
When executing the specific effect,
After executing the first part effect indicating the start of the specific effect, when executing the second part effect of the effect content following the effect of the first part;
There is a gaming machine characterized in that after executing the effect of the first part, the specific effect is ended without executing the effect of the second part.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the gaming interest through production.

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 production | presentation 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 a jackpot game control table according to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is an effect design determination table concerning the lottery of the special figure 1. It is a round state determination table. It is a point lottery table in various round states. It is an episode lottery state determination table. It is an execution lottery table of episode production. It is a timing chart which shows the flow to the execution lottery of episode production. It is a timing chart which shows the example of execution of episode production. It is a continuous lottery table of episode production. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table concerning the characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a flowchart of an episode production start process. It is a flowchart of an episode production continuation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete episode production of the 1st part (episode 1). It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete episode production of the 2nd part (episode 2). It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete episode production of the 3rd part (episode 3). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific episode production of the last part (last episode). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of ending the episode production without being performed to the last part, when the variation production ending with the normal variation is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case an episode production is complete | finished without being performed to the last part, when the variation production which develops to SP reach is performed. It is a figure of the display part in the case of performing SP reach immediately after completion | finish of an episode production. It is a figure of the display part in the episode production in the gaming machine which concerns on the example of a change.

  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.

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

  As shown in 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. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 72, which will be described later) that is 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 “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 in accordance with game playability.

  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, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

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

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots to be described later), the special chart indicator 81 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is 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, etc. 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. It is provided on the back side further than the image display device 50. 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 that stores image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is 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 judgment 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, for example, 5 seconds. The universal map variable display of the regular map variable time associated with the regular map variation pattern determined in this determination is performed by the universal map display 82. Further, these normal time fluctuations can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by performing the hit determination and the normal variation pattern determination, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the general map display 82.

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

  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 is possible to 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. The jackpot symbol C according to the jackpot symbol type determination of the jackpot symbol C can be set to 100%. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second start port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

3-2-3. Reach determination 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). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a reach determination table (time-short reach determination table) used in a time-short 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 (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is referred to as “reach 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 type of special symbol (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. In addition, when SP jackpot and SP loss fluctuation are collectively called SP 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. 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-short-time state, a first prefetch determination table used in the time-short state, and a second prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that 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 game is executed when the game is B, and the jackpot game C can be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol 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 a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and an opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the game ball is specified in the big hit 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 are operated 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 that the winning is determined in the non-time-short state (for example, 6600/65536) (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 gaming states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of “nth gaming 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 displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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 (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky 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. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called “break”) that suggests a loss. 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 stop pattern of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the non-reach break when the reach is not established is referred to as “non-reach break”, and the non-reach break when the reach is established is referred to as the “reach break”. . 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 hero character (a friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and a stop pattern in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest 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 SP reach B is 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B higher than the expectation degree of SP reach A. 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 icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

  Note that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or a display area that displays only one of them. In addition, it is possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not the icon display area 50e, or a structure in which neither is 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. 21A, the on-board movable device 55 and the below-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. 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 degree of expectation for jackpot. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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 processing]
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. The data is 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 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or greater 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 (see FIG. 13). 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”). They are 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. Also, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). 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.

[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, 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 voice output from the speaker 52) is generated and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result 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 fluctuation start command (a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or a special figure 2 fluctuation 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 associated with such changes.

7). Characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is an episode effect that can be executed in the low probability high base gaming state.

  First, the jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 1 determination processing (special symbol determination processing based on the winning at the first start port 11) is “big jackpot symbol 1” or “big jackpot”. One of the symbols “2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 55% and “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 45%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the jackpot symbol type 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is used in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big jackpot symbol 3” at a rate of 80% and “big jackpot symbol 4” at a rate of 20%.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the “jackpot game 1” that is executed when the “jackpot symbol 1” is determined and the “jackpot game 2” that is executed when the “jackpot symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and from 1R to 15R, the first for 0.1 seconds at the maximum per round game. The grand prize opening 14 is opened. Further, in 16R of “Occasion game 1”, the second grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in 16R of “Occasion game 2”, the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. The jackpot game 1 9R to 15R and the jackpot game 2 9R to 16R have a very short opening time for the big prize opening, and in reality, it is not expected to win the big prize winning opening. That is, the number of substantial round games of jackpot game 1 is nine, and the number of substantial round games of jackpot game 2 is eight.

  In addition, in the “big hit game 3” executed when the “big hit symbol 3” is determined and the “big hit game 4” executed when the “big hit symbol 4” is determined, 16 round games are played. Done. From 1R to 15R, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, in 16R of “Occasion game 3”, the second grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in 16R of “Occasion game 4”, the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. That is, the number of substantial round games of jackpot game 3 is 16, and the number of substantial round games of jackpot game 4 is 15.

  Therefore, the “big hit game 3” in which the number of substantial round games is 16 and the “big hit game 4” in which the number of substantial round games is 15 The jackpot game state in which the jackpot game 3 or jackpot game 4 is executed is “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 1”. It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the “hit game 2” is executed.

  In this embodiment, when ten game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14 before the opening time of the first big prize opening 14 reaches 29.5 seconds, the first big prize opening 14 is closed. If ten game balls enter the second big prize opening 15 before the opening time of the second big prize opening 15 reaches 29.5 seconds, the second big prize opening 15 is closed. Further, the second jackpot 15 is opened in the round game of the 16th round in any of the “jackpot game 1”, “jackpot game 2”, “jackpot game 3”, and “jackpot game 4”. In the “hit game 1” and “hit game 3”, when a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls enter the second big prize opening 15, the sorting member 16k changes from the first state to the second state. In addition, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16 is allowed. The time during which the sorting member 16k is in the second state is a time sufficient for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (for example, about 3000 ms). On the other hand, in the “hit game 2” and “hit game 4”, the sorting member 16k does not change from the first state to the second state, and the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16 is not allowed. In other words, the game balls pass substantially through the specific area 16 in the “big hit game 1” and “big hit game 3”, and the specific area 16 in the “big hit game 2” and “big hit game 4”. The game ball will not pass through (see FIG. 3). In any jackpot game, the passing of a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls in the 16th round of the game is almost an extremely short time (for example, about 1 ms). The distribution member 16k may be controlled to the second state only for a period of time).

  Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game after the jackpot game, regardless of whether the jackpot game is “bonanza game 1”, “jackpot game 2”, “jackpot game 3”, or “jackpot game 4”. Set to short state. In the jackpot gaming state, if the game ball passes through the specific area 16, a high probability state is set. As described above, in the “big hit game 1” and the “big hit game 3”, the game ball substantially passes through the specific area 16, so that either of the “big hit game 1” and the “big hit game 3” A high probability state is set after the jackpot gaming state to be executed. On the other hand, in the “jackpot game 2” and “jackpot game 4”, since the game ball does not substantially pass through the specific area 16, the jackpot game of either “jackpot game 2” or “jackpot game 4” is executed. After the jackpot gaming state, the high probability state is not set (the normal probability state is set).

  In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and short time state) after “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3”, and “big hit game 2” or “big hit game”. After “Game 4”, control is made to a low probability high base gaming state (normal probability state and short time state). In this embodiment, the “high probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the “low probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the number of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 (a predetermined upper limit execution number).

  Therefore, the “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3” scheduled to be set with a high probability state after that is more than the “big hit game 2” or “big hit game 4” scheduled to be set with no high probability state thereafter. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. The jackpot gaming state in which “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 3” is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 2” or “jackpot game 4” is executed. I can say that.

  The jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Further, it can be said that the “high probability high base gaming state” that is one of the high probability states is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the “low probability high base gaming state” that is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state. The low probability high base gaming state is an example of a first gaming state, and the high probability high base gaming state is an example of a second gaming state.

  Next, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are displayed in a stopped manner when a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a big hit in the jackpot determination in the special figure 1 determination process, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol type determination at that time is “big jackpot symbol 1”, the symbol indicating that A designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 121. When the jackpot symbol type determination determines that the jackpot symbol is “2”, a symbol designation command indicating that is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 121.

  When receiving the symbol designating command, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect. In this embodiment, each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is configured to include numeric symbols from “1” to “9”. At the time of winning the big hit, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the numbers of the symbolic symbols (a set of three).

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the received symbol designating command indicates “big hit symbol 1”, the effect control microcomputer 121 configures the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and the like that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect. As EZ3, select “1 Symbol” at a rate of 14%, select “2 Symbols” at a rate of 7%, select “3 Symbols” at a rate of 15%, and select “4 Symbols” at 7%. Select by percentage, select “5 symbols” at a rate of 14%, select “6 symbols” at a rate of 7%, select “7 symbols” at a rate of 15%, and select “8 symbols” as 7 % Is selected, and “9 symbols” is selected at a ratio of 14%. In addition, when the received symbol designation command indicates “big hit symbol 2”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets “1” as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that form a stop-eye that is finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect. Select “design” at a rate of 8%, select “2 symbols” at a rate of 19%, select “4 symbols” at a rate of 19%, select “5 symbols” at a rate of 8%, “6 symbols” is selected at a rate of 19%, “8 symbols” is selected at a rate of 19%, and “9 symbols” is selected at a rate of 8%. When the received symbol designating command indicates “big hit symbol 2”, “3 symbols” and “7 symbols” are not selected.

  Thus, in this embodiment, “3 symbols” and “7 symbols” are effect symbols that are determined to be jackpots scheduled to pass V. Also, odd symbols such as “1 symbol”, “5 symbols”, and “9 symbols” are more likely to pass V than even symbols such as “2 symbols”, “4 symbols”, “6 symbols”, and “8 symbols”. It is a production pattern with a high probability of being a big hit.

  Here, in this embodiment, an episode effect (corresponding to a specific effect) may be executed when the game is controlled to the low probability high base game state after the jackpot game (that is, when the game is not controlled to the high probability state). An episode effect is an effect composed of a plurality of parts, and is an effect that expresses one episode (story) from the first part (first part) to the last part. Specifically, the episode production of this embodiment is an expression that expresses an episode in which a batter who is the main character of a baseball story (a motif of a pachinko gaming machine PY1) hits a home run from a rival pitcher (FIG. 40 to FIG. 40). 43). Details of the episode production will be described later.

  Whether or not the episode effect is executed in the low probability high base gaming state, and the number of executions and the execution timing in the case of execution are determined at the start of the first special figure variation display in the low probability high base gaming state. The lottery for the determination (execution lottery for episode production) is performed according to any of the three tables (see FIG. 33) corresponding to the episode lottery state. Each table is different from each other in the ease of executing the episode production.

  Which table is to be followed in the execution lottery of the episode effect is determined based on the total number of points acquired in the jackpot game. Points are awarded based on the execution of a predetermined target game (corresponding to a task game) during a jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are seven target games (see FIG. 31). Details of the target game will be described later.

  Ease of acquiring points during the jackpot game differs depending on the round state (the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 during the jackpot game related to the point acquisition lottery). In this embodiment, there are four round states. The round state is determined according to the types of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed when the big hit is won.

  These will be described in detail below. First, the determination of the round state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the round state when starting the opening of the jackpot game (that is, when receiving the opening command from the game control microcomputer 101). There are four round states: “low probability A”, “low probability B”, “high probability”, and “ultra high probability”, and each of these states has a different point acquisition probability. Yes. The relationship of the point acquisition ease is “low probability A” <“low probability B” <“high probability” <“very high probability”.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the production control microcomputer 121 has production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stop-eye that is stopped and displayed when the big hit is won, as odd-numbered designs (“1 design”, “3 designs”). ”,“ 5 symbol ”,“ 7 symbol ”,“ 9 symbol ”), select“ low probability A ”at a rate of 25%, select“ low probability B ”at a rate of 25%, “High probability” is selected at a rate of 25%, and “Ultra high probability” is selected at a rate of 25%. That is, each round state is selected at the same rate. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 has even symbols (“2 symbols”, “4 symbols”, “6 symbols”, “8 symbols”) of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop-eye that is stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won. ), “Low probability A” is selected at a rate of 34%, “low probability B” is selected at a rate of 33%, and “high probability” is selected at a rate of 33%. That is, three round states of “low probability A”, “low probability B”, and “high probability” are selected at substantially the same rate. In the case of an even number symbol, “super high probability” is not selected. As described above, in this embodiment, the possibility that “super high probability” is selected is higher in the case where the effect symbol at the time of winning the jackpot is an odd symbol than in the case where the effect symbol is an even symbol (that is, the point) Can be easily controlled in a round state).

  Next, the point acquisition lottery during the jackpot game will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 performs a point acquisition lottery every time a predetermined target game is executed during execution of the jackpot game. The following seven games are the triggers for executing the point acquisition lottery.

  The first target game (target game A) has a long winning opening (opening of a large winning opening whose maximum opening time is set to 29.5 seconds) (first winning winning opening 14 or This is a prize for the second big prize opening 15).

  In the second target game (target game B), the time required to reach the maximum number of winnings per round (10 in this embodiment) (maximum winning number arrival time) is 6 seconds or less. is there.

  In the third target game (target game C), the time required to reach the maximum number of winnings per round (10 in this embodiment) (maximum winning number arrival time) exceeds 6 seconds but 7 seconds. It is the following.

  The fourth target game (target game D) is a so-called over winning. An over-winning is a winning in a large winning opening exceeding the maximum number of winnings per round (for example, eleventh winning in one round).

  The fifth target game (target game E) is a prize-winning entry when a short opening (opening a big prize opening with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds) is made.

  The sixth target game (target game F) is that the time required until the first winning in the round game is 0.5 seconds or less.

  The seventh target game (target game G) is that three or more game balls pass through the gate 13 during the closing period of the big prize opening in the jackpot game (interval period between each round game). An opening may be included in the closing period of the big prize opening in the jackpot game.

  The above seven are the target games that trigger the execution of the point acquisition lottery, but what kind of game the target game is made can be changed as appropriate.

  Points that can be acquired when each target game is executed differ depending on the type of round state. When the round state is “low probability A”, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines points according to the point lottery table shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the target game A is executed, 0 points (that is, points are not added) are selected at a rate of 90%, and 1 point is selected at a rate of 10%. When the target game B, the target game C, the target game E, or the target game F is executed, 1 point is selected at a rate of 50%, and 10 points are selected at a rate of 50%. When the target game D or the target game G is executed, any one of 10 points, 20 points, 30 points, 40 points, and 50 points is selected at a rate of 20%.

  When the round state is “low probability B”, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines points according to the point lottery table shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the target game A is executed, 0 points (that is, points are not added) are selected at a rate of 90%, and 1 point is selected at a rate of 10%. When the target game B, the target game C, the target game E, or the target game F is executed, 1 point is selected at a rate of 50%, and 10 points are selected at a rate of 50%. When the target game D or the target game G is executed, any one of 20 points, 30 points, 40 points, 50 points, and 100 points is selected at a rate of 20%. It differs from “low probability A” in that 100 points may be added when the target game D or the target game G is executed.

  When the round state is “high probability”, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines points according to the point lottery table shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 31C, when the target game A is executed, 0 points (that is, points are not added) are selected at a rate of 70%, 1 point is selected at a rate of 25%, Select 10 points at a rate of 5%. When the target game B, the target game C, the target game E, or the target game F is executed, 1 point is selected at a rate of 50%, and 10 points are selected at a rate of 50%. When the target game D or the target game G is executed, 50 points are selected at a rate of 50%, and 100 points are selected at a rate of 50%. When target game A is executed, there is a 5% chance that 10 points will be added, the possibility that 1 point will be selected is increased to 25%, and the possibility that 0 points will be selected is reduced to 70%. And the point that either 50 points or 100 points are added when the target game D or the target game G is executed is different from “low probability A” or “low probability B”.

  When the round state is “super high probability”, the production control microcomputer 121 determines points according to the point lottery table shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 31D, when the target game A is executed, 10 points are selected at a rate of 100% (that is, 10 points are always selected). When the target game D or the target game G is executed, 100 points are selected at a rate of 100% (that is, 100 points are always selected). In addition, even if the target game B, the target game C, the target game E, or the target game F is executed, no points are acquired. 10 points are always added when the target game A is executed, and 100 points are always added when the target game D or the target game G is executed. , Different from "high probability".

  In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines points to be added according to the point lottery table for each round state. Therefore, the relationship of the ease of adding points in each round state is “low probability A” <“low probability B” <“high probability” <“very high probability”. In addition, the value of the point added when each target game is executed and the distribution ratio thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution (achievement) of the target game A and the target game E based on reception of the first grand prize port sensor command and the second grand prize port sensor command. In addition, the achievement of the target game B, the target game C, and the target game F is determined based on the value of the timer that measures the maximum opening time of the round game and the winning number counter that measures the number of winnings in the round game (first The determination is made based on the value of the counter that is updated based on the reception of the command for the winning prize sensor or the command for the second winning prize sensor. Further, the achievement of the target game D is determined based on the value of the winning number counter. Further, the achievement of the target game G is based on the reception of the command for the gate sensor (more specifically, the predetermined number-of-passages counter is updated during the interval period when the command for the gate sensor is received. Judgment based on the value of the counter.

  Next, determination of the episode lottery state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the episode lottery state when starting the ending of the jackpot game (that is, when receiving the ending command from the game control microcomputer 101). There are three episode lottery states: “episode low probability”, “episode normal probability”, and “episode high probability”. These states are different from each other in the possibility of being selected when an episode effect is executed in the execution lottery of the episode effect and the possibility of selecting a plurality of executions. The relationship between the possibility of selecting an episode effect in the episode drawing lottery and the likelihood of multiple executions being selected is “episode low probability” <“episode normal probability” <“episode high probability Is.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the production control microcomputer 121 indicates that the cumulative value of points acquired in the jackpot game (cumulative acquisition point number) is “0” to “30”. "Is selected at a rate of 100%. When the cumulative number of acquired points is “31” to “70”, “episode low probability” is selected at a rate of 50%, and “episode normal probability” is selected at a rate of 50%. When the cumulative number of acquired points is “71” to “99”, “episode normal probability” is selected at a rate of 50%, and “episode high probability” is selected at a rate of 50%. When the cumulative number of acquired points is “100 or more”, “episode high probability” is selected at a rate of 100%. Regarding the cumulative number of acquired points, any value from “0” to “30” is an example of “first value”, and any value from “31” to “70” is “second”. Any value from “71” to “99” is an example of “third value”, and any value of “100 or more” is “fourth value”. It is an example.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the cumulative value of points acquired in the jackpot game increases, the possibility of selecting “high episode probability” as the episode lottery state increases. In this embodiment, when the round state is “very high probability”, 10 points are always added when the target game A is executed (see FIG. 31D), so that the jackpot game is played correctly. As long as the cumulative acquisition point number is 100 or more, the episode high probability state is selected.

  Next, the execution lottery of episode production will be described. When the effect control microcomputer 121 is controlled to the low probability high base game state after the big hit game, the first special symbol change display (special figure change) in the game state is executed (that is, the game control microcomputer). When a special figure change start command is received from 101), an execution lottery of episode effects is performed.

  The episode drawing execution lottery is performed according to a table determined for each episode lottery state. When the episode lottery state is “episode low probability”, the production control microcomputer 121 performs the episode production execution lottery according to the execution lottery table (an example of the first criterion) shown in the “episode low probability” column of FIG. I do. That is, when the episode lottery state is “episode low probability”, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the episode effect at a rate of 48%. Also, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the fifth rotation in the low-probability high-base game state, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the tenth rotation, and an episode together with the special map variation of the 20th rotation The execution mode for starting the production and the execution mode for starting the episode production together with the 30th special figure variation are selected at a rate of 13%.

  When the episode lottery state is “episode normal probability”, the production control microcomputer 121 performs the episode production according to the execution lottery table (an example of the second criterion) shown in the “episode normal probability” column of FIG. Run lottery. That is, when the episode lottery state is “episode normal probability”, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the episode effect at a rate of 28%. Also, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the fifth rotation in the low-probability high-base game state, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the tenth rotation, and an episode together with the special map variation of the 20th rotation The execution mode for starting the production and the execution mode for starting the episode production together with the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation are selected at a rate of 9%. Each of these execution modes is a pattern in which an episode effect is executed only once in a low probability high base gaming state. Also, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special figure variation at the fifth rotation and the 40th rotation in the low probability high base gaming state, and an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special map variation at the tenth rotation and the 40th rotation, 20 The execution mode for starting the episode effect together with the special drawing variation at the rotation and the 40th rotation and the execution mode for starting the episode production together with the special drawing variation at the 30th rotation and the 50th rotation are selected at a rate of 9%. Each of these execution modes is a pattern in which episode effects are executed twice in the low probability high base gaming state.

  When the episode lottery state is “episode high probability”, the production control microcomputer 121 performs episode production according to the execution lottery table (an example of the third criterion) shown in the “episode high probability” column of FIG. Run lottery. That is, if the episode lottery state is “episode high probability”, the effect control microcomputer 121 always executes the episode effect. More specifically, as a pattern in which the episode effect is executed only once, the execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the fifth rotation in the low-probability high base gaming state, and the episode effect with the special rotation of the tenth rotation The execution mode for starting episodes, the execution mode for starting episode effects together with the special figure fluctuation at the 20th rotation, and the execution mode for starting episode effects together with the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation are selected at a rate of 12%. In addition, as a pattern for executing the episode effect twice, an execution mode in which the episode effect is started together with the special rotation of the fifth rotation and the 40th rotation in the low probability high base gaming state, the special rotation of the tenth rotation and the 40th rotation An execution mode for starting the episode production, an execution mode for starting the episode production together with the special drawing variation at the 20th rotation and the 40th rotation, an execution mode for starting the episode production with the special drawing variation at the 30th rotation and the 50th rotation, Each is selected at a rate of 13%.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the ease of executing the episode production has a relationship of “episode low probability” <“episode normal probability” <“episode high probability”. In addition, the high possibility that a large number of episodes will be selected as the number of episode effects is also in the relationship of “episode low probability” <“episode normal probability” <“episode high probability”. In addition, since the execution timing of the episode effect when the episode effect is executed once is a plurality of types such as the 5th rotation, the 10th rotation, the 20th rotation, and the 30th rotation, the timing at which the episode effect is started is determined by the player. Is becoming difficult to predict. In addition, when the episode effect is executed twice, the execution timing of the episode effect is 5th and 40th rotations, 10th and 40th rotations, 20th and 40th rotations, 30th and 50th rotations Since there are a plurality of types, it is difficult for the player to predict when the episode production starts.

  Here, the flow from the jackpot winning lottery to the episode drawing lottery is organized. As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 34, in the normal gaming state, when the big hit variation (special drawing variation based on the determination result of the big win winning) is started, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (see FIG. 29).

  When the big hit variation ends and the jackpot gaming state is reached, when the opening in the jackpot gaming state is started, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the round state (see FIG. 30).

  While the round game is being executed in the jackpot game state, each time the above-described target game is executed (achieved), the production control microcomputer 121 performs a point acquisition lottery according to the round state (see FIG. 31). Accumulate the acquired points.

  When the ending in the jackpot gaming state is started, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the episode lottery state based on the cumulative number of acquired points (see FIG. 32).

  When the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the low probability high base gaming state (the normal probability state and the short time state), the production control microcomputer 121 starts the episode at the start of the first special figure change in the gaming state. An execution lottery of episode production according to the lottery state is performed (see FIG. 33).

  In this embodiment, since the episode effect execution lottery is performed in this way, it is possible to improve the randomness with respect to whether or not the episode effect is executed, the number of execution times and the execution timing when it is executed. Yes.

  Next, an execution example of episode production will be described based on FIG. This example is an example in which the execution mode (execution pattern) for executing the episode effect is selected together with the special drawing change of the fifth rotation in the low probability high base gaming state in the execution lottery of the episode effect, and the final part (last episode) ).

  In this embodiment, the episode production consists of four parts in total. The parts are referred to as a first part, a second part, a third part, and a fourth part (final part) in the order of execution order. The first part is also referred to as episode 1, the second part is also referred to as episode 2, the third part is also referred to as episode 3, and the fourth part is also referred to as episode 4 (last episode). In the episode production, all episodes are executed in order to form one episode. That is, episode 2 has the effect content that continues from episode 1, episode 3 has the effect content that continues from episode 2, and episode 4 has the effect content that continues from episode 3. Episode 1 is an introduction part of an episode, and one episode is completed in episode 4.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 basically determines whether or not to execute the next episode in the episode effect by an episode effect continuous lottery (hereinafter referred to as “episode continuous lottery”). The episode continuation lottery is performed at the end of each part constituting the episode presentation (at the timing when the episode presentation timer measuring the presentation time of one part becomes “0”). That is, the production control microcomputer 121 performs an episode continuation lottery related to the execution of episode 2 at the end of episode 1. At the end of episode 2, an episode continuation lottery related to the execution of episode 3 is performed. At the end of episode 3, an episode continuation lottery related to the execution of episode 4 is performed. However, episode 4 is executed only when the big hit variation is being executed.

  More specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 performs the episode continuation lottery according to the episode continuation lottery table shown in FIG. That is, when the next episode is episode 2 (that is, at the end of the production period of episode 1), “continue” is selected at a rate of 80%, and “end” is selected at a rate of 20%. If the next episode is episode 3 or episode 4 (that is, at the end of the production period of episode 2 or episode 3), “continue” is selected at a rate of 70%, and “end” is set at a rate of 30%. ”Is selected. As described above, in this embodiment, the episode production continuation rate is set to be high at any stage, but the episode 2 is set to continue as much as possible. Note that the ratio at which “continuation” is selected in the episode continuation lottery can be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, although the episode production is synchronized only with the start of the special figure fluctuation only (see FIG. 35), once the episode production is started, the timing of the start of episode 2 and the episode 3 The start timing, the start timing of episode 4, etc. are not synchronized with the special figure fluctuation. In other words, the episode effect is an effect that is executed asynchronously with the special figure fluctuation except for the start timing.

  Here, the production time of each part in the episode production is 10 seconds (10000 msec). Therefore, the time required until all parts are executed is 40 seconds. In addition, the production time of each episode can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can select the special figure 2 variation pattern shown in FIG. 37 in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the low probability high base gaming state (the normal probability state and the short time state). In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 in the low probability high base gaming state. In the low-probability high-base game state, right-handed is performed, so that only the special drawing 2 based on winning in the second starting port 12 is performed.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment process in the low probability high base gaming state, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot judgment performed in the special figure 2 judgment process, the jackpot symbol type judgment result, the reach judgment result, and the special judgment result. Based on the figure fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 37, as the special figure 2 variation pattern, it is possible to determine any one of the four types of “THP021”, “THP025”, “THP027”, and “THP028”. Which special figure 2 variation pattern is determined is assigned by a special figure variation pattern random number. The determination ratio (distribution ratio) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. About this determination ratio, it is possible to change suitably.

  More specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure 2 when the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “jackpot symbol 3” or “jackpot symbol 4” “THP021” is determined as the pattern. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines “THP025” as the special figure 2 variation pattern.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, as a special figure 2 variation pattern, 2 of “THP027” to “THP028” It is possible to determine the type. Which of these two types of special figure 2 variation patterns is determined is assigned according to the special figure 2 holding number. When the special figure 2 holding number is 0 to 2, “THP027”, which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 6000 ms, is easily determined, and when the special figure 2 holding number is 3 to 4, the special figure It is easy to determine “THP028” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 3000 ms.

  Here, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP021” selected at the time of winning the jackpot is “SP jackpot fluctuation”. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP025” selected in the case of the determination result of the loss with reach is “SP loss fluctuation”. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns “THP027” and “THP028” selected in the case of the determination result of non-reach loss are “defocus fluctuation”. “Dohazure fluctuation” is a fluctuation in which reach is not established.

  The production flow of the fluctuating effect related to “SP jackpot fluctuation” is composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “SP reach”. In this case, the so-called winning branch in SP reach branches to a winning effect (effect for notifying the winning).

  In addition, the production flow of the fluctuation effect related to “SP loss fluctuation” is configured as “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “SP reach”. In this case, the so-called winning branch in SP reach branches to a non-winning effect (effect for notifying of non-winning).

  In addition, the production flow of the fluctuation effect related to “dohaze fluctuation” is configured only by “normal fluctuation”.

  In the low probability high base game state, as long as the player keeps making a right turn, the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 12, so that the special figure 2 holding number is “4” or “3”. New special map changes are often initiated. Therefore, only the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP028” having a fluctuation time of 3000 ms is selected. In such a gaming situation, when it is determined that there is a reach loss, the special figure 2 variation pattern “THP025” having a variation time of 75000 ms is selected, and when winning a jackpot, the variation time is 80000 ms. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP021” of FIG.

  Therefore, as shown in the execution example of the episode effect shown in FIG. 35, the effect of episode 1 is started together with the change of the special drawing at the fifth rotation (timing Ta), and at the end (in this example, the special drawing change at the eighth rotation). When (continuous lottery fluctuation) is performed, a continuous lottery is performed, and when continuation is won in this continuous lottery, the production of episode 2 is started (timing Tb). Then, at the end of the production of episode 2, a continuous lottery is performed (in this example, during the special rotation of the 11th rotation (dose shift)), and when the continuation is won in this continuous lottery, the production of episode 3 starts. (Timing Tc). Furthermore, at the end of the production of episode 3, a continuous lottery is performed (in the middle of the 14th special figure fluctuation (big hit fluctuation) in this example), and if the continuous lottery is won in this continuous lottery, On the condition that is a big hit variation, the production of episode 4 (last episode) is started (timing Td). In this way, the episode production is executed up to the last episode. As a result, the player is notified of the big win. The execution of the episode production up to the last episode is referred to as “episode completion”.

  Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 related to the execution of the episode effect will be described with reference to FIG. 38 and FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the episode effect start process shown in FIG. 38 when the special figure change start command is received.

  [Episode Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the episode effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the current game state is a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and short time state). It is determined whether or not (S5001). If it is not the low probability high base gaming state (NO in S5001), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the low probability high base gaming state (YES in S5001), it is subsequently determined whether or not it is the first start timing of the episode effect (S5002). The start timing of the episode effect is the start timing (which is the number of rotations after the end of the jackpot game) determined by the above-described lottery of the episode effect (see FIG. 33). If it is the first start timing (YES in S5002), a value corresponding to the rendering time of one part (10000 ms in this embodiment) is set in the episode rendering timer provided in the rendering RAM 124 (S5003). The episode effect timer is updated in the effect timer update process (S4202, see FIG. 27). Then, the execution of the effect of episode 1 is started (S5004).

  Further, when it is determined that it is not the first start timing of the episode effect (NO in S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether it is the second start timing (S5005). If it is not the start timing of the second time (NO in S5005), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the second start timing (YES in S5005), a value corresponding to the production time of one part is set in the episode production timer (S5006). Then, the production of the next episode after the episode finished with the first episode production (for example, episode 3 when the first episode production finished with episode 2) is started (S5007).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the episode production is executed twice in the low probability high base gaming state, the episode following the episode (end episode) that ends the second episode production with the previous (first) episode production. Is going to be run from. Thereby, the tiredness with respect to the production is suppressed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, when the first episode production ends in episode 3 (one episode before the last episode), the second episode production is executed from episode 3 (the same episode as the previous end episode). .

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the episode effect continuation process shown in FIG. 39 following the effect timer update process (S4202) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012, see FIG. 27).

  [Episode Effect Continuation Process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the episode effect continuation process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the value of the episode effect timer is “0” (S5101). If the value of the episode effect timer is not “0” (NO in S5101), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the episode effect timer is “0” (YES in S5101), subsequently, whether or not the defocusing is changing (the special figure fluctuation is being executed, and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation is the dehazure change). It is determined whether or not there is a fluctuation (S5102). If there is a change in the defocusing (YES in S5102), it is then determined whether there is a special figure 2 hold (whether the special figure 2 hold is 1 or more) (S5103). If there is a special figure 2 hold (YES in S5103), an episode continuation lottery is performed (S5104). As described above, the episode continuation lottery is performed according to the continuation lottery table shown in FIG.

  If the result of the episode continuation lottery is “continuation” (YES in S5105), it is determined whether or not the next episode is the last episode (episode 4) (S5106). If it is not the last episode (NO in S5106), the next episode is rendered (S5107). Thereby, episode production continues.

  On the other hand, if the next episode is the last episode (YES in S5106), a setting for ending the episode effect (referred to as “end” setting) is performed (S5108). Thereby, the episode production is ended. Also, if the result of the episode continuation lottery is not “continuation”, that is, “end” (NO in S5105), “end” is set (S5108). Also, when there is no special figure 2 hold (NO in S5103), “end” is set (S5108). The reason why the episode effect is not continued when there is no special figure 2 suspension is that a situation in which only the episode effect is continued in a state where the special figure fluctuation is not performed is not generated.

  If it is determined in step S5102 that the defocusing fluctuation is not occurring (NO in S5102), it is subsequently determined whether the SP is changing (that is, the SP jackpot fluctuation or the SP loss changing) (S5109). If the SP is not changing, it means that the special figure has not been changed, so “end” is set (S5110). On the other hand, if the SP is changing, it is determined whether or not the remaining change time (remaining change time) of the SP change being executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined reference time (S5111). The reference time in this embodiment is 10 seconds (10000 ms), which is the same as the production time of one part. That is, in step S5110, whether or not the remaining variation time of the SP variation being executed is equal to or longer than the effect time of one part (when the next episode is executed, it ends within the variation period of the SP variation currently being executed). Or not).

  If the determination result in step S5111 is NO, “end” is set and effect data for performing the “SP” cut-in effect is set (S5112). The “SP” cut-in effect is an effect that suggests that the player switches to the SP reach effect, and is an effect for smoothly connecting the episode effect and the SP reach effect (see FIG. 46B). . Details of the “SP” cut-in effect will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5111 is YES, an episode continuation lottery is performed (S5113). As described above, the episode continuation lottery is performed according to the continuation lottery table shown in FIG.

  If the result of the episode continuation lottery is “continuation” (YES in S5114), it is determined whether or not the next episode is the last episode (episode 4) (S5115). If it is not the last episode (NO in S5115), the next episode is executed (S5116). Thereby, episode production continues.

  On the other hand, if the next episode is the last episode (YES in S5115), it is then determined whether or not the SP variation currently being executed is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation) (S5117). If it is a big hit fluctuation (YES in S5117), the last episode (episode 4) is executed (S5118). As described above, in this embodiment, the last episode is executed only when the jackpot is fluctuating. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution of the last episode functions as a jackpot winning notification (jackpot notification).

  If it is determined in step S5117 that the big hit is not fluctuating (NO in S5117), a setting (“SP” display setting) for confirming and displaying a development suggestion image G70 described later with an “SP” icon is performed. (S5119). Thereby, the development suggestion image G70 is fixedly displayed with the “SP” icon (see FIG. 45B). Further, when the result of the episode continuation lottery is not “continuation”, that is, when it is “end” (NO in S5114), the display setting of “SP” is performed (S5119). By confirming and displaying the “SP” icon, it is suggested that the effect of SP reach is performed in the variation effect being executed. Thereby, it is possible to expect the player to win a big hit, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  Next, a specific example of the episode effect performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the episode effect consists of four parts. The four parts are the first part (episode 1) shown in FIG. 40, the second part (episode 2) shown in FIG. 41, the third part (episode 3) shown in FIG. 42, and the fourth part shown in FIG. Episode 4, last episode).

  As shown in FIG. 40, the episode effect includes a main effect image G50 that represents a story, a meter image G60 that represents the effect time of one part, and a development suggestion image G70 that suggests whether or not the episode effect continues. It is out. In the meter image G60, the remaining amount of the meter gradually decreases as the production progresses. This suggests the end time of one part (see FIGS. 40A to 40D).

  The development suggestion image G70 is an image in which three icons “continuation”, “end”, and “SP” are rotated. At the timing when one part of the episode effect ends, one of the three icons is fixedly displayed (see FIGS. 40A to 40D). If the icon that is confirmed and displayed is “continuation”, the effect of the next episode is executed (see FIG. 40D and FIG. 41A). If the icon that is confirmed and displayed is “End”, the episode effect is ended, and a fluctuation effect of the defocusing change (a change effect that ends with a normal change, corresponding to the normal effect) is performed (see FIG. 44). Also, if the icon that is confirmed and displayed is “SP”, the episode effect is ended, and a variation effect of SP variation (corresponding to a variation effect related to SP reach and a special effect) is performed (see FIG. 45).

  In the production of the first part, as shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D, as a main production image G50, an image of a baseball stadium, an image of a pitcher (A Taro) who is a hero's rival, a batter who is a hero Images via (B) are displayed in order. When the production of the first part is started, a start image G53 designed with the characters “episode chance” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, about 3 seconds) (FIG. 40A). )reference). This suggests the start of episode production. When displaying the image of the batter in the production of the first part, the batter's dialogue “I will strike from you today!” Is displayed (see FIG. 40C). The production of the first part ends with this batter image. If the continuation lottery is won, the effect control microcomputer 121 confirms and displays the development suggestion image G70 with the “continuation” icon (see FIG. 40D). This suggests that the episode production will continue. In addition, in the production of the first part, a scene where the main character and a rival are about to start a confrontation in a baseball game is shown.

  In the production of the second part, as shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D, as the main production image G50, an image of the whole body of the pitcher, an image zoomed up on the upper body of the pitcher, and an image of the batter are displayed in order. . When the zoomed-up image is displayed on the upper half of the pitcher, a pitcher line “I'm going, B!” Is displayed (see FIG. 41B). In addition, when displaying a batter image, a batter line “Koi, A Taro!” Is displayed (see FIG. 41C). The production of the second part ends with this batter image. If the continuation lottery is won, the effect control microcomputer 121 confirms and displays the development suggestion image G70 with the “continuation” icon (see FIG. 41D). This suggests that the episode production will continue. In the second part, the scene in which the main character and rivals are enthusiastic is shown.

  In the production of the third part, as shown in FIGS. 42A to 42D, as the main production image G50, an image of a pitcher throwing a ball, an image showing a ball flying toward a batter, Images of batters who are ready to hit the ball are displayed in order. When the image of the pitcher throwing the ball is displayed, the pitcher's line “This is my miracle ball!” Is displayed (see FIG. 42A). Further, when displaying the image of the batter who is holding the ball, the batter's speech “I will hit the stand!” Is displayed (see FIG. 42C). The production of the third part ends with this batter image. If the continuous lottery is won, the presentation control microcomputer 121 displays the development suggestion image G70 with the “continue” icon on the condition that the jackpot is fluctuating (see FIG. 42D). Thereby, it is suggested that the production (last episode) of the fourth part is executed. In the third part, the scene where the pitcher throws the ball is shown.

  In the production of the fourth part, as shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to (D), as the main production image G50, an image of a batter trying to hit the ball that has flew, an image of the ball hitting the bat, Images that enter the stand (home run image) and images in which the main character's batter is pleased are displayed in order. When displaying an image of a batter trying to hit a ball that has flew, a batter line “Ie!” Is displayed (see FIG. 43A). Further, when displaying an image of the ball entering the stand, an announcement line “Home run!” Is displayed (see FIG. 43C). In addition, when the production of the fourth part is started, a blessed image G55 designed with the characters “Episode Complete” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 43A). The blessed image G55 of “Episode Complete” continues to be displayed in the upper right part of the display unit 50a (the region where the development suggestion image G70 was displayed) during the production of the fourth part (FIGS. 43B to 43D). )reference). Further, when displaying an image in which the batter of the hero is pleased in the production of the fourth part, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the double eyes (for example, “7, 7, 7”) ( (See FIG. 43D). The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped and displayed are definitely stopped and displayed with the end of the special figure fluctuation. The player is notified of the big win by the effect of the fourth part.

  Note that while the episode effect is being executed, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are continuously displayed on the upper left portion of the display unit 50a (FIGS. 40 to 43).

  By the way, when the episode production ends without reaching the last episode, if the special figure fluctuation at that time is not the SP fluctuation, the “end” icon is fixedly displayed as the development suggestion image G70 (FIG. 44 (A) ( B)), the display unit 50a displays the variation effect (see FIG. 44C). In addition, when the episode effect ends without reaching the last episode, if the special figure fluctuation at that time is SP fluctuation (however, the remaining fluctuation time is 10 seconds or more), the icon of “SP” is fixed as the development suggestion image G70. When displayed (see FIGS. 45A and 45B), the display unit 50a displays a fluctuating effect (see FIG. 45C). In this variation effect, SP reach is performed (see FIG. 45D).

  In addition, if the episode production ends without reaching the last episode, and the special figure fluctuation at that time is SP fluctuation, and the remaining fluctuation time is less than 10 seconds, as shown in FIG. Then, the “end” icon is fixedly displayed as the development suggestion image G70 (FIG. 46A). Then, as shown in FIG. 46B, an effect of SP reach is displayed, and an SP cut-in image G80 is displayed so as to overlap before this. The SP cut-in image G80 is not displayed when displayed for about 2 seconds (see FIG. 46C). In this way, by performing the “SP” cut-in effect that displays the SP cut-in image G80, it is possible to smoothly connect the effect from the episode effect to the SP reach of fluctuation in which the remaining variation time is small. It is possible.

8). Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, an episode effect may be executed. In this episode effect, when one part ends, the next part may be performed or the episode effect may end without being performed. Therefore, it can be expected to continue the production, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the execution of the production of the final part (last episode) is a notification of the big win. Therefore, it is possible to increase the significance of continuing the episode production and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even when the episode production ends without continuing to the final part (last episode), the SP reach that is expected to win the big hits than the normal variation is executed. Sometimes. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment interest.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the episode production, a special figure hold scheduled to be determined to be a big win or a special figure hold scheduled to be performed for SP reach may occur. Thus, the development after the end of one part in the episode production can change (see FIGS. 40 to 45). Therefore, it is easier to look forward to the development of the production than the production of simply reproducing the predetermined moving image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state, when the low probability high base gaming state which is disadvantageous than the high probability high base gaming state is controlled, the episode effect may be executed. When the high probability high base gaming state is controlled, the episode effect is not executed. Therefore, the episode effect can be defined as an effect unique to the low-probability high-base game state, and thereby, it is possible to improve the game interest when controlled to the low-probability high-base game state. Moreover, unfortunate feelings that were not controlled to a high probability state can be alleviated.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the episode effect may be executed over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays. Therefore, the sense of expectation for the jackpot winning can be sustained over a plurality of variable displays, and the game entertainment can be improved as compared to the effect that is completed within one special symbol variable display period.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when there is no schedule for the next special figure change (when there is no special figure hold) at the end of each part in the episode presentation, the episode presentation is basically not continued. (See FIG. 39). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the episode effect from being executed even when the game is not being played.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, depending on the achievement status of the target game (task game) in the execution period of the jackpot game, the number of episode effects executed in the low probability high base game state after the jackpot game, the execution timing, etc. The execution mode changes (see FIGS. 31 to 33). Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the execution (occurrence) of the episode effect, and the game entertainment can be improved by the suddenness of the effect.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, points are added according to the achievement of the target game in the execution period of the jackpot game, and based on the accumulation of the points, the criteria for determining the execution mode of the episode effect (shown in FIG. 33) An execution lottery table corresponding to each episode lottery state) is determined. Therefore, it is possible to increase the game motivation during the jackpot game execution period, and to further improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game result before the jackpot game execution period (specifically, which of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is comprised of the doublet) is the jackpot game execution period. This affects the ease with which points are added (see FIGS. 30 and 31). Therefore, it is possible to further improve the randomness of the execution (occurrence) of the episode production, and the production effect of the episode production can be further improved. In addition, before the jackpot game, it becomes possible to focus on which effect symbols from 1 to 9 symbols are stopped and displayed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as a target game that triggers the acquisition of points during the jackpot game, a big prize opening that is opened in the jackpot game (the first big prize opening 14 or the second big prize opening 15) Are provided for winning a prize (target games A to F, see FIG. 31). In other words, winning in the big winning opening that is released in the jackpot game is used to determine the execution mode of the episode effect that can be executed after the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest during the jackpot game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as a target game that triggers the acquisition of points during the jackpot game, a game related to the passage to the gate 13 during the jackpot game (target game G, see FIG. 31) is provided. . Since the gate 13 is always in a passable state, the passage to the gate 13 can occur even when the big prize opening is closed. That is, in this embodiment, the gate 13 that can be passed even when the big prize opening is closed is used for determining the execution mode of the episode effect that can be executed after the big hit game. Therefore, there is a possibility of acquiring points at any time during the jackpot game, and it is possible to further improve the gaming interest in the jackpot game. Moreover, it is possible to suppress so-called stop hitting.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modification examples may be appropriately combined. In addition, technical features in the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  In the above embodiment, while the episode effect is being executed, the variable effect may be executed in parallel with the episode effect. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 47, the episode effect is displayed in the entire display unit 50a, and the lower left display area 50x provided in the lower left part of the display unit 50a (display smaller than the display area of the episode effect). A variation effect may be displayed in (region). If comprised in this way, even if it is during execution of an episode production | presentation, it will become possible to show the mode of a fluctuation production to a player. In the case where the variation effect is executed as described above, it is preferable that the change effect is not displayed in the lower left display area 50x when the last episode effect (see FIG. 43) is executed. This is because the last episode effect itself functions as a jackpot winning notification (notification of the result of the jackpot determination), and therefore the significance of displaying the variation effect is small.

  In the above embodiment, when the episode effect timer is “0”, the last episode effect can be executed if the change (change being executed) is a big hit change (step S5117 in FIG. 39, Even if the change is not a big hit change, if the special figure hold has a hold (scheduled hold determined to be a big win), the last episode can be produced. This is because even if configured in this way, the execution of the last episode effect still functions as an execution suggestion of the jackpot game. Moreover, if comprised in this way, since it becomes possible to raise the possibility that the production | generation of the last episode will be performed, it is possible to aim at the improvement of the game entertainment attraction by an episode production.

  In the above embodiment, the timing for determining whether or not to move to the next part in the episode production is set to the time when the production time of the part being executed has elapsed (see step S5101 in FIG. 39). It is also possible to determine whether to move to the next part and to produce the next part with the start of a new special figure change. That is, the start of each part in the episode effect may be synchronized with the start of the special figure fluctuation.

  In the above-mentioned form, the episode production continuation rate does not change depending on whether or not there is a winning hold (holding scheduled to be determined to be a big win) in the episode drawing continuous lottery (see FIG. 36). It is good also as a structure from which a rate changes. For example, when there is a winning hold, a configuration that is easier to continue than when there is no winning hold (specifically, for example, a configuration that continues 100% if there is a winning hold and continues with the probability shown in FIG. 36) It is good. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to give expectation to a jackpot winning as the episode production continues, and it can improve amusement entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the episode effect that is executed asynchronously with the special figure variation is set as the “specific effect”. However, the specific effect is a so-called step-up notice (within one special figure variation). It may be a notice effect that is executed and suggests the degree of expectation that leads to reach or the degree of expectation that will be a big hit. In this case, the effect of each step in the step-up notice corresponds to the effect of each part. Further, the specific effect may be a so-called continuous notice (a notice effect that is one of the look-ahead effects and may be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations, and the contents of the effects of each time are related to each other). In this case, each continuous notice for each special figure change corresponds to the production of each part.

  Moreover, in the said form, the production content of episode production can be changed suitably. Further, the number of parts constituting the episode effect can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the contents of effects other than episode effects such as SP reach can be changed as appropriate. For example, content based on a baseball game may be used as SP reach production content.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is “advantageous gaming state”, but the high base state may be “advantageous gaming state”. In this case, for example, when the number of prize balls acquired during the high base state (during a predetermined game period) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the effect mode after the end of the high base state may be changed. Specifically, for example, if the number of winning prize balls in the high base state is less than a predetermined value, the first special effect mode (normal 10-variation limited background effect mode) is limited to 10 changes after the high base state ends. If the number of award winning balls in the high base state is greater than or equal to a predetermined value while the normal effect mode is set (for example, the effect mode of the daytime normal background image G102), the change is 10 fluctuations after the high base state ends. For example, the normal effect mode may be used after controlling to the second special effect mode (special effect mode with a 10-variation limited background). It should be noted that it is possible to select as appropriate which winning opening is to be counted for the number of winning balls in the high base state (for example, the second starting opening 12). Further, the predetermined game period may be a so-called extended game period (that is, until the game returns to the normal game state again from the initial hit (big hit in the normal game state)).

  Moreover, in the said form, although the episode effect (specific effect) was made into the effect which can be performed only in a low probability high base game state, the game state in which a specific effect can be performed can be changed suitably.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is configured to end the episode production when there is no special figure 2 hold (see steps S5103 and S5108 in FIG. 39). It is good also as a structure which terminates an episode production when there is neither.

  Moreover, in the said form, the execution frequency and execution timing of episode production were determined by the episode lottery execution lottery (refer FIG. 33). On the other hand, the contents determined by the lottery execution of episode effects may be only the number of episode effects executed or only the execution timing. Specifically, for example, “if an episode effect is executed once, the execution always starts at the 5th rotation, and if it is executed twice, the execution always starts at the 5th and 40th rotations. It may be configured such that “how many times the production is executed is determined by lottery”. Further, the configuration may be such that “the number of times the episode effect is executed is always two and the change timing and the change timing are determined by lottery”.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure from which the frequency | count and execution timing of a specific production (episode production) change according to the achievement situation of the object game in jackpot game (refer FIGS. 31-33). On the other hand, the display mode of the specific effect (the type of image displayed as the specific effect, the shape, color, pattern, etc. of the image) may be changed. That is, the display mode of the specific effect is also included in the execution mode of the specific effect.

  Moreover, in the said form, when the target game (refer FIG. 31) used as the opportunity for point acquisition is achieved, you may make it perform the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports to that effect to a player. The notification effect may be a sound notification effect for outputting a specific sound from the speaker 52, or a light emission notification effect for causing a lamp such as the frame lamp 53 or the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a specific light emission mode. An image notification effect for displaying a specific image on the display unit 50a may be used. Thereby, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the big hit game. In addition, a notification effect may be performed not when the target game is achieved but when points are added. In this case, the notification effect is not performed when the target game is achieved and no points are added. Moreover, when it is set as the structure which performs a notification effect at the time of addition of a point, you may make it perform a different notification effect according to the magnitude | size of the point added. If comprised in this way, a player can recognize the magnitude | size of the added point, and it can improve a game entertainment interest further.

  In the above embodiment, the game content and the number of target games (task games) can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned form, although it was set as the structure where the ease of adding the point in jackpot game changes according to the kind of production symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 at the time of jackpot winning (see FIG. 30, FIG. 31), it won. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol type), the ease of adding points during a jackpot game may be changed. In this case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of types of jackpot symbols that are scheduled to be controlled in the low probability high base gaming state so that the ease of acquiring points can be changed for each symbol. In this case, the type of winning jackpot symbol corresponds to “game result”. Also, a plurality of types of SP reach may be provided, and the ease of adding points during the jackpot game may be changed according to the type of SP reach executed at the time of winning the jackpot. In this case, the type of SP reach executed at the time of winning the jackpot corresponds to “game result”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, while the episode effect is being executed, the display suggestion image G70 is displayed on the display unit 50a to indicate to the player the effect development after the end of one episode. The effect to suggest is not restricted to the effect which displays an image. For example, it may be an effect (sound effect) for outputting sounds such as “continue”, “end”, “SP” from the speaker 52, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 may be “continue”, “end”, “ An effect (light emission effect) that is lit in a color corresponding to “SP” or the like may be used.

  In the above embodiment, a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of a specific area (V area) in the big prize opening), but a high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be a gaming machine for which transition to is determined. In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a game machine (so-called probability variable loop type game machine), which is controlled to the high probability state until the next jackpot game is started. May be configured as a gaming machine with a number of cuts. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention can also be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  In the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not composed of three symbols as shown in FIG. 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 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 embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise.

  In the 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 effect control are performed on different boards, but may be configured to be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Description of Embodiments]. In the following description, names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note. The invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A6, and the invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B10.

Invention A1:
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of performing the production,
The production execution means
Specific production (episode production) consisting of multiple parts can be executed,
When executing the specific effect,
After performing the first part production (the episode 1 production, see FIG. 40) indicating the start of the specific production, the second part production (episode 2 production, diagram) following the production of the first part. 41), and
A gaming machine characterized in that after executing the effect of the first part, the specific effect is ended without executing the effect of the second part (see FIG. 44).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there is a case where the specific effect continues and a case where the specific effect continues, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest by the specific effect.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to setting of the game state) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game state),
The production execution means
When the production of the first part is executed but the specific production is finished without executing the production of the second part,
When executing a predetermined normal production (variation production ending with normal fluctuation) (see FIG. 44),
A gaming machine characterized by having a special performance (variable performance that develops into SP reach) suggesting that there is a higher possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state than the normal performance (see FIG. 45). .

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the specific effect is finished, it can be expected that the special effect will be executed.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to the invention A2,
The effect executing means is in the advantageous gaming state when the part immediately preceding the final part (the effect of episode 3 in the embodiment, see FIG. 42) of the plurality of parts constituting the specific effect ends. If it is determined, the gaming machine is characterized by being able to execute the effect of the final part (the effect of episode 4 in the embodiment, see FIG. 43) (see steps S5117 and S5118 in FIG. 39).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify that the game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state by executing the effect of the final part, and thus it is possible to enhance the effect of the specific effect. The gaming machine having this configuration may be configured not to execute the final part effect when it is not determined to be in an advantageous gaming state.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The gaming state control means controls the first gaming state (low probability high base gaming state) or the second gaming state (high probability high base gaming state) more advantageous than the first gaming state after the advantageous gaming state. Is possible and
The production execution means
While the specific effect may be executed in the first gaming state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is not executed in the second gaming state (see FIG. 38).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect may be executed when the first gaming state (the less advantageous gaming state) is controlled after the advantageous gaming state, the gaming machine is controlled to the first gaming state. It is possible to improve the game entertainment at the time.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to invention A3 or invention A4,
After a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying in a stop mode indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state is reached (game control microcomputer for performing processing relating to the variable symbol display and stop display) 101)
The effect execution means is capable of executing the specific effect over a plurality of variations of the symbol display (see FIG. 35).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect may be executed over a plurality of times of variable display of symbols, it is possible to enhance the effect of the specific effect.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to invention A5,
When the one of the plurality of parts constituting the specific effect is finished, the effect executing means is not displaying the symbol variation, or has a predetermined variation pattern (defocus variation in the embodiment). The game machine is characterized by terminating the specific effect when the next variation display of the symbol is being displayed but the next variation display is not suspended (see steps S5102 to S5110 in FIG. 39).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed even when the game is not being played.

  By the way, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, production contents are determined based on winning in a winning opening such as a start opening, and production is performed with the production contents. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, an effect including a scene in which a friendly character and an enemy character are performing a battle and a scene indicating the result of the battle is executed as an effect indicating a big hit. A pachinko machine to play is described. However, there is room for improvement in the performance performed by the gaming machine in order to improve the gaming interest. Invention A described above is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “The effect executing means can execute a specific effect consisting of a plurality of parts. After performing the production of the first part indicating the start of the second part, when performing the production of the second part of the production contents following the production of the first part, and after performing the production of the first part, It is different in that there is a case where the specific effect is finished without executing “. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention B1:
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of performing the production,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect (episode effect) after the predetermined game period based on a game result during a predetermined game period (in the embodiment, during the execution period of jackpot game). To play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game result during a predetermined game period affects the performance executed after the game period, so that the randomness of the performance can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved. It is.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
The effect execution means determines the execution mode (see FIGS. 31 to 33) of the specific effect based on the achievement status of the task game (target games A to G, see FIG. 31) in the predetermined game period. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the achievement status of the task game in the predetermined game period affects the execution mode of the specific performance, it is possible to further improve the randomness of the performance and improve the game entertainment is there.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to the invention B2,
The execution mode includes at least one of an execution count and an execution timing (see FIG. 33).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number of executions and the execution timing of the specific effect change depending on the achievement status of the task game in the predetermined game period, so that it is difficult to predict the execution of the specific effect. Can be improved.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The production execution means
Determining an execution mode of the specific effect according to a predetermined first criterion (for example, a table for “episode low probability” shown in FIG. 33);
It is possible to determine the execution mode of the specific effect according to a second standard (for example, the “episode normal probability” table shown in FIG. 33) in which the number of times of execution of the specific effect is likely to be greater than the first standard. And
Points are added when the task game is achieved in the predetermined game period,
Compared with the case where the accumulated points at the end of the predetermined game period are the first value (for example, any value from 0 to 30), the second value (the value greater than the first value) For example, a game having a higher possibility of determining the execution mode of the specific effect according to the second criterion (see FIGS. 31 and 32). Machine.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, points are added according to achievement of the task game in a predetermined game period, and the determination standard of the execution mode of the specific effect is determined based on the accumulation of the points, so in the predetermined game period It is possible to increase the willingness to play, and to further improve the gaming interest.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to invention B4,
The effect execution means determines the ease of adding the points in the predetermined game period based on the game result before the predetermined game period (before the jackpot game execution period in the embodiment) (FIG. 30, (See FIG. 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the game result before the predetermined game period affects the ease of adding points in the predetermined game period, it is possible to further improve the randomness of the production, The production effect can be further improved.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to invention B4 or invention B5,
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to execution of jackpot game) that executes a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined game period is an execution period of the special game.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in special games.

Invention B7:
A gaming machine according to invention B6,
A gaming state control means capable of controlling to the first gaming state (low probability high base gaming state) or the second gaming state (high probability high base gaming state) more advantageous than the first gaming state after the end of the special game. A game control microcomputer 101) for performing processing relating to setting of the game state;
The production execution means
While the specific effect may be executed in the first gaming state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is not executed in the second gaming state (see FIG. 38).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect may be executed when the first gaming state (the less advantageous gaming state) is controlled after the end of the special game, the gaming machine is controlled to the first gaming state. It is possible to improve the game entertainment at the time.

Invention B8:
A gaming machine according to invention B6 or invention B7,
In the above-mentioned task game, a winning to a specific winning opening (first large winning opening 14 or second large winning opening 15) opened in the special game is a predetermined winning condition (the target game A in each table of FIG. 31). A game machine characterized by being generated so as to satisfy a condition shown in the game content of ~ F).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, winning at a specific winning opening that is opened in a special game is used for determining an execution mode of a specific effect that can be executed after the special game. Can be improved. The winning conditions can be changed as appropriate.

Invention B9:
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B6 to Invention B8,
In the above-mentioned task game, it may occur that the passing of the game ball to a predetermined passing area (gate 13) satisfies a predetermined passing condition (the conditions shown in the game contents of the target game G in each table in FIG. 31). A gaming machine characterized by being included.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the passage to the predetermined passing area during the special game is used for determining the execution mode of the specific effect that can be executed after the special game, the gaming interest in the special game is improved. Is possible. The passage conditions can be changed as appropriate.

Invention B10:
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B6 to Invention B9,
The production execution means
After the predetermined effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed, it is possible to execute a variable effect that is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating whether or not to execute the special game.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ease of adding the points in the special game is determined based on the type of effect symbol stopped and displayed in the variation effect (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it becomes possible to focus on which effect symbols have been stopped and displayed before the special game, and the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, since the ease with which points are added varies depending on the types of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed, it is possible to further enhance the randomness of the effects, and to improve the gaming fun of specific effects.

  By the way, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, production contents are determined based on winning in a winning opening such as a start opening, and production is performed with the production contents. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, an effect including a scene in which a friendly character and an enemy character are performing a battle and a scene indicating the result of the battle is executed as an effect indicating a big hit. A pachinko machine to play is described. However, there is room for improvement in the performance performed by the gaming machine in order to improve the gaming interest. Invention B described above is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “The effect execution means can execute a specific effect after a predetermined game period based on the game result during the predetermined game period. Is different. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 13 ... Gate (passage area)
14 ... 1st grand prize opening (an example of a specific prize opening)
15 ... 2nd big prize opening (an example of a specific prize opening)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 ... Image display apparatus 50a ... Display part 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (6)

Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
A specific performance consisting of multiple parts can be executed,
When executing the specific effect,
After executing the first part effect indicating the start of the specific effect, when executing the second part effect of the effect content following the effect of the first part;
A gaming machine characterized in that after executing the effect of the first part, the specific effect is ended without executing the effect of the second part. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has a game state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player,
The production execution means
When the production of the first part is executed but the specific production is finished without executing the production of the second part,
When performing a predetermined normal performance,
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a special performance suggesting that there is a higher possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state than the normal performance. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The production execution means, when it is determined to enter the advantageous gaming state when the part immediately before the final part among the plurality of parts constituting the specific production is finished, the production of the final part A gaming machine characterized by being executable. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The gaming state control means can control the first gaming state or the second gaming state more advantageous than the first gaming state after the advantageous gaming state,
The production execution means
While the specific effect may be executed in the first gaming state,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is not executed in the second gaming state. A gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
After variably displaying a predetermined symbol, it is provided with a symbol display means for stopping and displaying in a stop mode indicating whether or not to enter the advantageous gaming state,
The game machine characterized in that the effect execution means can execute the specific effect over a plurality of variations of the symbol. A gaming machine according to claim 5,
The effect executing means, when one of a plurality of parts constituting the specific effect is finished, when the symbol variation display is not being performed, or during the symbol variation display with a predetermined variation pattern However, when the next variation display is not put on hold, the specific effect is ended.