JP2019198494A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can provide innovative interests.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 that can control a performance. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a phoenix stock performance that can display a phoenix stock image ST. The performance control microcomputer 121 can show a high school entrance growth success image KN4 being a success mode or a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 being a failure mode, at the time of performance branch indicating either a success mode indicating that a hero character grows or a failure mode indicating that the hero character does not grow. The performance control microcomputer 121, after showing the high school entrance growth failure image KN5, can show the high school entrance growth success image KN4 on the basis of the fact that the displayed phoenix stock image ST is caused to be hidden.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

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

  A pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine is provided with performance control means capable of controlling the performance. The effect control means can display various effect images using the image display means. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the effect control means can execute a stock effect that displays a stock image, and the greater the number of displayed stock images, the higher the expected degree of winning the jackpot Suggests that it is expensive.

JP, 2006-106719, A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the displayed stock image is hidden (used), the expected development effect or jackpot that makes the player expect whether or not the effect is developed. The winning notification effect indicating that this is true is executed. However, when a stock image is used, it has already been a common impression as an effect to execute a development expected effect or a winning notification effect. That is, there is room for improvement in the production when using the stock image in order to provide a novel interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a novel interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means includes
Stock production that can display a predetermined stock image can be executed,
It is possible to show a certain disadvantageous aspect or an advantageous aspect that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous aspect at a certain production branching point,
A gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous mode is shown at the stage of the production branch. .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel interest.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the gaming machine frame with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the game control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the production control board of the same gaming machine. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of production. It is a figure for demonstrating child weak SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating childhood strong SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating high school weak SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating high school strong SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating professional weak SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating professional strong SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating the special growth effect performed in a childhood state. It is a figure for demonstrating the special growth production performed in a high school state. It is a figure for demonstrating the scene change performed in a childhood state. It is a figure for demonstrating the scene change performed in a high school state. It is a figure for demonstrating the growth SP development effect performed in a childhood state. It is a figure for demonstrating the growth SP development effect performed in a high school state. It is a figure for demonstrating phoenix stock production. It is a figure for demonstrating phoenix revival development production. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where it branches to a high school strong SP reach or a high school weak SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating phoenix revival strong SP production. It is a figure for demonstrating the phoenix jackpot promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the phoenix revival jackpot production. 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 sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption 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 flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a phoenix effect selection process. It is a flowchart of effect design selection processing. It is a phoenix stock production lottery table. It is a phoenix rebirth production lottery table. It is an effect design lottery table for the promotion of phoenix jackpot promotion effect. It is an effect design lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot production.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 22 and attaches a game board 1 described later. The front door 23 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a part directly facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

  The gaming machine frame 2 includes a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed at the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the game area 6 from the front.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72 k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, and a hit ball supply tray for storing the game ball ( A surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 34 is provided. In addition, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

  A gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72 k flows down, surrounded by a rail member 62. The game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are provided. In the gaming board 1, a plate-like member arranged on the front side and a back unit (units for mounting various control boards, image display device 50, harness, etc. described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Is.

  Further, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of an effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol which will be described later. . An effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the effect design EZ, there are an effect design EZa for childhood, an effect design EZb for high school, and an effect design EZc for professional use (see FIG. 13). In the case where the child's production design EZa, the high school production design EZb, and the professional production design EZc are collectively meant, they may be simply referred to as “production design EZ”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left effect symbol display area displays the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol display area displays the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol display area displays the right effect symbol EZ3. The left effect symbol EZ1 is a child effect symbol EZa displayed in the left effect symbol display region, a high school effect symbol EZb displayed in the left effect symbol display region, and a professional effect symbol displayed in the left effect symbol display region. It is an effect design which means effect design EZc collectively. The medium effect symbol EZ2 is an effect symbol for childhood EZa displayed in the medium effect symbol display area, a high school effect symbol EZb displayed in the medium effect symbol display area, and a professional effect displayed in the medium effect symbol display area. It is an effect design which means effect design EZc collectively. In addition, the right effect design EZ3 is an effect design EZa for childhood displayed in the right effect design display area, a high school effect design EZb displayed in the right effect design display area, and a professional effect displayed in the right effect design display area. It is an effect design which means effect design EZc collectively.

  Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 50 includes a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, in the case of winning the jackpot, the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is off, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50, not by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. Moreover, as an aspect of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down.

  The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for customer waiting (customer wait effect), and the like. 50a is displayed. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than the effect design EZ such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect design EZ such as numbers.

  The display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (production hold image) according to the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the stored number of first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 83a described later or the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 83b described later. The number of stored figure can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. A stage 61s is formed at the lower part of the center frame 61. The stage 61s can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later. A warp 61w is provided at the left of the center frame 61. The warp 61w allows a game ball to flow in from the entrance and flow out from the exit to the stage 61s. In addition, on the upper part of the center frame 61, a movable board body 55k that can move up and down is provided. The panel movable body 55k is movable from the origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position that overlaps the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

  Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6 is provided a first start winning device 11D having a first start port 11 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The first start port 11 is also referred to as a first entrance port, a fixed entrance port, a first start winning port, and a first start area. The first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first winning means, a fixed winning means, or a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the determination that the jackpot random number is acquired).

  Also, below the first start opening 11 in the game area 6, an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D having a second start opening 12 is provided. The second start port 12 is also referred to as a second entrance port, a variable entrance port, a second start winning port, and a second start area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as second pitching means, variable pitching means, or second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery).

  The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (entrance opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the 2nd starting opening 12 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. In addition, if the electric chew is easier to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It is not necessary to make it impossible to enter the starting port.

  In addition, on the right side of the first start opening 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a large winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special prize opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the big prize opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The special winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in an open state.

  A gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage opening or a passage region. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the bottom of the game area 6, there is provided an out port 19 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 6.

  Thus, in the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 6L is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 6R is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path where the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path where the game ball flows down when playing right-handed This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first start port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. The player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric Chu 12D is not opened when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning port 10, a special winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. The player may aim to pass to the gate 13 or win the general winning port 10, the second starting port 12, and the big winning port 14 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an indicator 8 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the display device 8 includes a first special symbol display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A universal display 82 for variably displaying (normal) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special symbol or a special diagram 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special symbol or a special diagram 2. Ordinary symbols are also called ordinary symbols.

  In addition, the display unit 8 holds the operation number of the first special figure display unit 83a and the second special figure display unit 81b, which display the number of stored operations of the first special figure display unit 81a. A second special figure hold indicator 83b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), and a universal figure hold indicator 84 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the general figure display 82 are included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. The first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

  The special symbol display 81 displays a special symbol variably (variable display) and then stops and displays a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that has been stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. A big hit game (an example of a special game) is performed in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game , Information for determination) is temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is awarded to the first start port 11, the first special figure is stored as a first special figure reservation storage unit 105a, which will be described later. As figure hold, it is stored in a second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure hold indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes to the gate 13 as an opportunity. The general symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 12 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 12 will be described later.

  Specifically, the general symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes to the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) obtained for the passage is stored in the general figure hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, as a general figure hold. Once memorized. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is, there is a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the right of normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 84. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs as many times as the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, based on FIGS. 6 and 7, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a game control board 100 (main control board) that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses An effect control board 120 (sub control board) for performing control related to the game, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to game ball payout, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control part, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 140 and a sub drive board 162 described later.

  The sub-control unit includes at least an effect control board 120 and can control a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). That's fine.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) receives AC24V power from outside and supplies various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the AC24V power supply. Is generated. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies the other devices via these boards.

  A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 is connected to a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 described later. Supply power. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect 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. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a stored program and a game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input from the respective sensors to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 11a, the second start port sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the big winning port sensor 14a, and the general winning port sensor 10a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 11 a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first start port 11. The second start port sensor 12 a is provided in the second start port 12 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 12. The gate sensor 13 a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14 a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

  As solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

  Further, on the game control board 100, a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), a general figure display 82, a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the universal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals 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 launcher 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 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Paying out or paying out a rental ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the launch volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 as communication direction regulating means.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1 according to a program is mounted on the effect control board 120. In the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means), an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123 are stored. An effect CPU 122 for executing the program and an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the image control board 140 and the sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) are connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140. Then, the image CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140.

  The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. In the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs) and background Stores image data such as images. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  A speaker 620 is connected to the image control board 140. Based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 620 via the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140. The sound CPU 149 performs sound control of the speaker 620 via the sound control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 620 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. However, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Note that the sound control of the speaker 620 is performed on the image control board 140, but a sound control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140 and the sound control board may be controlled to perform sound control of the speaker 620. In this case, the sound control board may be connected to the effect control board 120, or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. To control. Note that the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board body 55k, and drives the motor to drive the movable board body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive substrate 162, and in that case, the CPU may perform lamp lighting control or drive control of the panel movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

  6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Explanation of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of “missing”, the “lost symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When winning the jackpot, a “hit game” is executed in which the big winning opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) displayed in a stopped state. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probable jackpot and normal jackpot. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

  More specifically, for the probability variation jackpot and the regular jackpot that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 (the lottery of the first special symbol), the grand prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. 9R to 16R are jackpots that open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 second per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the grand prize opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In addition, when “probable jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_probable symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure indicator 81a, and when “normal jackpot” is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

  Further, the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery (the lottery of the second special symbol) are jackpots that open the grand prize winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, these jackpots also have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. When “probability jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_probable symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and when “normal jackpot” is won, the second “Special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

  Regardless of which jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when it is controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (the number of time reductions) is set to 100 times. The electric support count is the upper limit execution count of the special symbol variation display in the electric support control state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the jackpot distribution rates are 65% for the probability variation jackpot and 35% for the regular jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery shown in Figure 1, a jackpot game with an actual number of rounds of 8 will be executed, whereas if the jackpot is won based on the lottery shown in Figure 2, The lottery of FIG. 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of FIG. 1 in that a big hit game with 16 rounds is executed.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. The reach is a state in which the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed among the plurality of effect symbols EZ is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbol EZ indicating the big win. It should be noted that the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the electric Chu 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described. The special map display 81 and the general map display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which it is not activated is referred to as “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol indicator 81 becomes a jackpot symbol, compared to when the special symbol indicator 81 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 is in operation is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which it is not in operation is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display device 81 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display as compared to when the special symbol display device 81 is not activated. 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.

  The probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the general-purpose display 82 are operated in synchronization with the changing time reducing function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose display device 82 operate in the short-time state and do not operate in the non-short-time state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per hit random) determined to be a hit, which is larger than a normal symbol per-decision determination table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 10C). In other words, when the probability changing function of the general-purpose display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol displayed by the general-purpose display 82 will be a normal winning symbol is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 10D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric Chu 12D is activated. In addition, in the short-time state, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function for increasing the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the general-purpose indicator 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D are operating, these functions are not operated. Thus, the electric chute 12D is frequently opened, and the game balls are frequently won at the second starting 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, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric Chu 12D) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the general-purpose display 82, the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose display 82, the opening time extending function of the electric Chu 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D. Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 12D be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in this embodiment, the highly accurate and high base state is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning. Note that the high-accuracy and high-base state end condition may be that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (a non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state will be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the right-hand strike enter the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4). This is because the electric support 12 makes it easier to open the electric Chu 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball to the second starting port 12 while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 11 than to win the second start port 12. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 11. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Effect State Next, the effect state of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the presentation flow of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, there are “childhood state”, “high school state”, and “professional state” as the rendering state in the performance being executed. In the order of “childhood state” → “high school state” → “professional state”, the winning expectation degree to the jackpot (hereinafter also referred to simply as “winning expectation degree”) is set higher.

  Here, the effect state means an effect state in which the player can recognize that it is the same effect idea (effect image) in the variable effect executed based on one special symbol lottery. Therefore, the effect state is different from the effect mode which means the effect mode in the changing effect executed over a lot of special symbol lotteries. In addition, for example, when only the display mode of the effect design EZ is changed, or when only the background image is changed, the change of the effect idea (effect image) in the change effect is not changed. It is not a change.

  The “childhood state (first production state)” is a production state that recalls the childhood of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the variation effect in the “childhood state”, as shown in FIG. 13, the child effect design EZa reminiscent of the hero character's childhood is displayed on the display screen 50a, and can be stopped and displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the design symbol EZa for childhood includes a design symbol indicating the childhood era of the main character and “7”, and the childhood age of the rival character who is the rival of the main character and “9”. There is an effect design to show, an effect design to show “1” and the childhood of the older sister character who is the elder sister of the main character.

  Further, in the “childhood state”, the natural background image Ha is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 13 so that the child character's childhood can be easily recognized. The natural background image Ha is a background image showing a mountain view. In the “childhood state”, a character image of “childhood” is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can more easily recognize that it is in the “childhood state”.

  “High school state (second production state)” is a production state reminiscent of the high school days of the main character of this pachinko machine PY1. In the variation production in “high school state”, as shown in FIG. 13, on the display screen 50a, the high school production symbol EZb reminiscent of the high school age of the main character can be variably displayed and stopped. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the high school production symbol EZb includes a production symbol indicating the high school age of the main character and “7”, and the high school age of the rival character who is the rival of the main character and “9”. There are a production design to show, a production design to show “1” and the older sister character who is the elder sister of the main character.

  In the “high school state”, the city background image Hb is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the hero character has grown than in the “childhood state”. The city background image Hb is a background image showing a city view. In the “high school state”, a character image of “high school” is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can easily recognize that the player is in the “high school state”.

  The “professional state (third (predetermined) production state)” is a production state reminiscent of the professional era of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the variation effect in the “professional state”, as shown in FIG. 13, on the display screen 50a, the professional effect symbol EZc reminiscent of the pro era of the protagonist character is variably displayed and can be stopped. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the professional design symbol EZc includes the professional symbol of the protagonist character and “7”, the professional character of the protagonist character rival character and the professional character “9”. There are an effect design to show, an appearance design that an older sister character who is an older sister of the main character is an adult, and “1”.

  In the “professional state”, the cosmic background image Hc is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the hero character has grown than in the “high school state”. The space background image Hc is a background image showing the universe. In the “professional state”, a character image of “pro” is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can easily recognize that it is in the “professional state”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the high school production symbol EZb is made larger than the childhood production symbol EZa. That is, in the display screen 50a, the ratio occupied by the high school stage design symbol EZb is made larger than that of the childhood stage design symbol EZa. Therefore, when the transition from the “childhood state” to the “high school state”, the stage design EZ (high school stage design EZb) appears large (enlarged), so that the player transitions to the “high school state”. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the winning expectation has increased. Further, the professional production symbol EZc is made larger than the high school production symbol EZb. In other words, the proportion of the professional effect symbol EZc in the display screen 50a is made larger than that of the high school effect symbol EZb. Therefore, when the transition from the “high school state” to the “professional state”, the effect design (professional effect design EZc) appears large (enlarged), so that the player transitions to the “professional state” and is selected. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the degree of expectation has increased.

  In this way, in this embodiment, each time the effect state is switched, by increasing the numbers and characters of the effect symbol EZ in order, it is easier to understand that the winning expectation level increases step by step. Then, in the “childhood state”, the high school production design symbol EZb and the professional production design symbol EZc are not displayed. In the “professional state”, the childhood design EZa and the high school design EZb are not displayed. Furthermore, in the “childhood state”, the city background image Hb and the space background image Hc are not displayed. In the “high school state”, the nature background image Ha and the space background image Hc are not displayed. Then, the natural background image Ha and the city background image Hb are not displayed. As described above, the type of effect state, the type of effect symbol EZ, and the type of background image are completely related (linked) one-to-one to make the state of effect state clearer. As a result, it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the world view in three production states, regardless of one variation production.

  In addition, in the above, as the child's production design EZa, the child's production design EZa showing the hero character's childhood and "7", the child's production of the rival character that is the rival of the hero character and the child's production showing "9" The design EZa for childhood showing the childhood age of the character EZa, the sister character who is the elder sister of the hero character, and “1” has been described. However, for the childhood directing design EZa, there are childhood directing designs EZa showing numbers from "1" to "9" in total, each of which has a character reminiscent of the protagonist's childhood. The production symbol EZa.

  In addition, in the above, the high school stage design symbol EZb that shows the high school age of the main character and “7” as the high school design symbol EZb, and the high school design symbol “9” that shows the high school age of the rival character that is the rival character of the main character. EZb, the high school production design EZb showing the high school age of the sister character who is the elder sister of the hero character and “1” was explained. However, there are high school production symbols EZb that show numbers from "1" to "9" in all, and high school performance symbols EZb are provided with characters reminiscent of the high school days of the main character. The production symbol is EZb. Each of the high school performance symbols EZb is a figure in which each character of the childhood performance symbols EZa is grown and is displayed larger than the childhood performance symbol EZa.

  Also, in the above, the professional production design EZc showing the pro hero character's professional era and “7” as the professional production design EZc, and the professional era design of “9” with the professional era of the rival character who is the rival of the hero character. EZc, the professional production design EZc showing the appearance that the older sister character who is the elder sister of the hero character is adult and “1” has been described. However, there are professional production symbols EZc showing numbers from "1" to "9" in all as professional production symbols EZc, and each of them is accompanied by a character reminiscent of the pro era of the protagonist character. The production design is EZc. Each of the professional performance symbols EZc is a figure in which each character of the high school performance symbol EZb has grown and is displayed larger than the high school performance symbol EZb.

  In this embodiment, the child's effect design EZa, the high school effect design EZb, and the professional effect design EZc are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. In addition, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the cosmic background image Hc are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

  In this embodiment, a character notice effect that displays a predetermined character can be executed as one of the notice effects that suggests that the expected degree of winning has increased. As shown in FIG. 13, in the “childhood state”, the character announcement effect for the child is executed as the character announcement effect. In the child character notice effect, the child character notice image Ya is displayed on the display screen 50a, so that the player can grasp that the winning expectation level is increasing in the “childhood state”. The child character preview image Ya indicates the enemy character and the character “Is there a challenger?” (See FIG. 22B). Note that the character notice effect of this embodiment can be executed before reaching, and is not executed after reaching.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the “high school state”, a high school character notice effect is executed as a character notice effect. In the high school character notice effect, the high school character notice image Yb is displayed on the display screen 50a, so that the player can grasp that the winning expectation is increasing in the “high school state”. The high school character preview image Yb shows the enemy character and the character “Is there a challenger?” (See FIG. 23B). However, in the high school character preview image Yb, the enemy character and the character “Is there a challenge?” Are shown larger on the display screen 50a than the child character preview image Ya described above. That is, it is shown to the player that the child character preview image Ya has become a high school character preview image Yb. In this way, in the high school character notice production in “high school state”, the characters of “is there anyone who will challenge?” Are made larger by enlarging the characters of enemy characters and “Who is challenging?” It is possible to make it easier to recognize that it is a character notice effect in a production state with a high expectation of winning. As shown in FIG. 13, in the high school character preview image Yb, the entire character “Is there a challenge?” Does not fit in the display screen 50a, and only a part of it can be visually recognized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the “professional state”, a professional character notice effect is executed as a character notice effect. In the professional character notice effect, the professional character notice image Yc is displayed on the display screen 50a, so that the player can grasp that the winning expectation level is increasing in the “professional state”. The professional character preview image Yc shows the characters “Is there a challenger?” With the enemy character. However, in the professional character preview image Yc, the characters “Is there a challenger?” Are shown larger on the display screen 50a than the high school character preview image Yb described above. In other words, it is shown to the player that the high school character preview image Yb has become a professional character preview image Yc. In this way, in the professional character notice production in the “professional state”, the player character is increased by enlarging the characters of the enemy characters and “Who is challenging?” Compared to the high school character notice production in the “high school state”. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that this is a character notice effect in a production state with a high expectation of winning. As shown in FIG. 13, in the professional character notice image Yc, the entire character “Is there a challenger?” Does not fit in the display screen 50a, and only a part of it can be visually recognized.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display items (characters of the enemy character and “Is there a challenger?”) Are increased in the order of “childhood state” → “high school state” → “professional state”. To do. As a result, the high expectation of winning in the character notice effect is clearly shown. In the “childhood state”, the high school character notice effect and the professional character notice effect are not executed. In the “high school state”, the child character notice effect and the professional character notice effect are not executed. In the “professional state”, the character announcement effect for the child and the character announcement effect for the high school are not executed. In this way, not only the type of effect state, the type of effect design EZ, the type of background image, but also the type of character notice effect is completely related (linked) to make the distinction of effect state clearer. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the reach display mode (“1 ↓ 1”) in the “high school state” is shown larger than the reach display mode (“1 ↓ 1”) in the “childhood state”. The reach display mode (“1 ↓ 1”) in the “professional state” is shown larger than the reach display mode (“1 ↓ 1”) in the “high school state”. In this way, in this form, by increasing the display mode (reach mode) in the order of “childhood state” ⇒ “high school state” ⇒ “professional state”, the player has a high expectation of winning. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that this is the reach.

  It should be noted that in this embodiment, the child character preview image Ya, the high school character preview image Yb, and the professional character preview image Yc are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. In addition, the reach mode in the “childhood state”, the reach mode in the “high school state”, and the reach mode in the “professional state” are not colored to indicate the winning expectation degree for the jackpot.

  By the way, in the variation effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to dohazure and normal reach. Dohazure is a variation effect in which the combination of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed with a break (for example, “179”, see FIG. 4). Normal reach is a variation effect in which the SP development effect is not executed after the above-described reach is formed, and the remaining one effect symbol EZ that is continuously displayed is stopped and displayed. The SP reach (high expectation effect) is a variation effect in which the SP development effect is executed after the above-described reach is formed, and the variation time after reach is longer than the normal reach.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the SP reach executed in the “childhood state” is the child SP reach. The child SP reach is an SP reach reminiscent of the hero character's childhood. The child SP reach includes a child weak SP reach and a child strong SP reach. The child strong SP reach is set so that the winning expectation is higher than the child weak SP reach. The childhood strong SP reach is an effect that indicates whether or not the protagonist character in the childhood will win against the rival character in the childhood by playing baseball. On the other hand, the childhood weak SP reach is an effect indicating whether or not the main character in the childhood age is challenging a predetermined mission and the remaining one effect symbol EZ that is a big hit is shown.

  The child weak SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 14A, a child hero character image Ka1 showing a hero character in the childhood is displayed in a state where the production symbol EZ is “1 ↓ 1” and the reach is reached. Then, if the protagonist character who is a child is challenging a predetermined mission and wins a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 14 (B-1), the protagonist character of a childhood will win a jackpot The childhood hit suggestion image Ka2 that holds the pattern EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-1), the childhood effect design EZa is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot is won is made. On the other hand, if the protagonist character in childhood challenges a predetermined mission and is in a situation where it is a loss, as shown in FIG. 14 (B-2), the production symbol EZ ( A child's lose suggestion image Ka3 grasping “9”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-2), the childhood effect design EZa is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  The childhood strong SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), in the state where the production symbol EZ is “1 ↓ 1” and reached, the child-facing scene where the main character in the childhood and the rival character in the childhood are facing each other An image Ta1 is displayed. And if it is the situation where you have won the jackpot after the baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 15 (B-1), the childhood battle that shows that the protagonist character of the childhood won the baseball battle. A victory image Ta2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-1), the childhood effect design EZa is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot is won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 15B-2, a child battle defeat image Ta3 showing that the protagonist character of the childhood was defeated in the baseball battle. Is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-2), the childhood effect design EZa is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  Specifically, the high school weak SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 16A, a high school hero character image Kb1 showing a hero character in high school age is displayed in a state where the production symbol EZ is “1 ↓ 1” and reach. Then, if the main character in high school is challenging the predetermined mission and winning the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), the main character in the high school age will win the jackpot. A high school suggestion image Kb2 for grabbing the pattern EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the high school production symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot is won is made. On the other hand, if the hero character in high school attempts a predetermined mission and is in a situation where it is a loss, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a production design EZ ( A high school losing suggestion image Kb3 grasping "9") is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the high school effect symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  Here, the high school weak SP reach shown in FIG. 16 is compared with the child weak SP reach shown in FIG. The high school hero character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 16 (A) is larger than the child hero character image Ka1 shown in FIG. 14 (A), and the hero character has grown in high school. Also, the high school suggestion image Kb2 shown in FIG. 16 (B-1) and the high school lose suggestion image Kb3 shown in FIG. 16 (B-2) are also shown in FIG. 14 (B-1). It is larger than the child lose suggestion image Ka3 shown in FIG. In this way, not only is the character indicated by the display image grown, but also the display image itself is made large, so that the high school weak SP reach is higher than the young weak SP reach for the player. It is easy to grasp that. Then, by relating (linking) the character's growth degree and the size of the display image, the relationship between the “childhood state” and the child weak SP reach, and the relationship between the “high school state” and the high school weak SP reach are played. Can be easily grasped by a person.

  The high school strong SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the high school face-to-face showing the face-to-face scene between the hero character in high school and the rival character in high school with the production symbol EZ being “1 ↓ 1” and reaching. An image Tb1 is shown. And if it is the situation where you have won the jackpot after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-1), a high school battle showing that the main character in high school has won a baseball battle. The victory image Tb2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17C-1, the high school production symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot is won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-2), a high school battle defeat image Tb3 showing that the main character in high school defeated a baseball battle. Is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the high school effect symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  Here, the high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17 is compared with the child strong SP reach shown in FIG. The high school face-to-face image Tb1 shown in FIG. 17A is larger than the child face-to-face image Ta1 shown in FIG. 15A, and the hero character and rival character have grown up in high school. Moreover, the high school battle victory image Tb2 shown in FIG. 17B-1 and the high school battle defeat image Tb3 shown in FIG. 17B-2 are also the child battle victory image Ta2 shown in FIG. It is larger than the child battle defeat image Ta3 shown in FIG. 15 (B-2), and it is a victory or defeat in the appearance that the main character has grown. In this way, not only is the character displayed on the display image grown, but also the display image itself is made large, so that the high school strong SP reach is higher than the young strong SP reach for the player. It makes it easy to grasp that. Then, by relating (linking) the character's growth degree and the size of the display image, the relationship between “childhood state” and childhood strong SP reach, and the relationship between “high school state” and high school strength SP reach are played. Can be easily grasped by a person.

  Specifically, the professional weak SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 18A, a professional hero character image Kc1 showing a hero character in the professional era is displayed in a state where the production symbol EZ is “1 ↓ 1” and the reach is reached. Then, if the protagonist character in the professional era challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (B-1), the protagonist character in the pro era wins a jackpot. A professional hit suggestion image Kc2 that holds the pattern EZ ("1") is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18C-1, the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification is made indicating that the player wins the jackpot. On the other hand, if the hero character in high school attempts a predetermined mission and is in a situation where it is a loss, as shown in FIG. 18 (B-2), the production symbol EZ ( A professional loss suggestion image Kc3 for grasping “9”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), the professional production symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  Here, the professional weak SP reach shown in FIG. 18 is compared with the high school weak SP reach shown in FIG. The professional hero character image Kc1 shown in FIG. 18A is larger than the high school hero character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 16A, and the hero character has grown in the professional era. Also, the professional suggestion image Kc2 shown in FIG. 18B-1 and the professional loss suggestion image Kc3 shown in FIG. 18B-2 are also suggested as high school suggestion images Kb2 shown in FIG. It is larger than the high school lose suggestion image Kb3 shown in (B-2), and the hero character has grown up in the professional era. In this way, not only is the character indicated by the display image grown, but also the display image itself is made large, so that the SP weak SP reach has higher expectations for the player than the high school weak SP reach. It is easy to grasp that. The relationship between the “high school state” and the high school weak SP reach, and the relationship between the “professional state” and the professional weak SP reach are associated with the game by associating (linking) the character growth degree with the size of the display image. Can be easily grasped by a person.

  Specifically, the professional strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the state where the production symbol EZ is “1 ↓ 1” and reach, the professional face-to-face showing the face-to-face scene between the pro hero character and the professional rivals character An image Tc1 is shown. And if it is the situation which has won the jackpot through the battle in baseball, as shown in FIG. 19 (B-1), the pro battle which shows that the protagonist hero character won the battle in baseball. A winning image Tc2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at “111”, and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot is won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 19B-2, a professional battle defeat image Tc3 showing that the pro hero character has lost the baseball battle. Is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at “191”, and a loss notification indicating that it is a loss is made.

  Here, the professional strong SP reach shown in FIG. 19 and the high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17 are compared. The professional face-to-face image Tc1 shown in FIG. 19A is larger than the high school face-to-face image Tb1 shown in FIG. 17A, and the hero character and rival character have grown up in the professional era. In addition, the professional battle victory image Tc2 shown in FIG. 19B-1 and the professional battle defeat image Tc3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the high school battle defeat image Tb3 shown in FIG. In this way, not only is the character indicated by the display image grown, but also the display image itself is made larger, so that the SP strong SP reach is expected to be higher than the high SP high SP reach for the player. It makes it easy to grasp that. The relationship between the “high school state” and the high school strong SP reach, and the relationship between the “professional state” and the professional strong SP reach, by associating (linking) the character's growth degree with the size of the display image. Can be easily grasped by a person.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the types of SP reach are roughly divided, there are three types: child SP reach, high school SP reach, and professional SP reach. The winning expectation is set in the order of “young SP reach” → “high school SP reach” → “professional SP reach”. In addition, high school SP reach and professional SP reach are not executed in the “childhood state”. In the “high school state”, the child SP reach and the professional SP reach are not executed. In the “professional state”, the child SP reach and the high school SP reach are not executed.

  In this way, the type of effect state and the type of SP reach are completely related (linked) in a one-to-one relationship, so that the distinction of the effect state is made clearer. And in the order of “childhood” ⇒ “high school” ⇒ “professional”, the expectation of winning is high. The winning expectations are set in the order of “High school weak SP reach” ⇒ “High school strong SP reach” ⇒ “Pro weak SP reach” ⇒ “Pro strong SP reach”. Therefore, even if there are many types of SP reach, by clearly distinguishing between the type of performance state, the type of SP reach, and the strength of SP reach, the player expects how much SP reach has been executed now It is possible to easily predict the degree. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing how much the winning expectation level of the executed SP reach is difficult. “Young weak SP reach”, “High school weak SP reach” and “Pro weak SP reach” are equivalent to “Weak high expectation production (weak SP reach)”, “Child strong SP reach” and “High school strong SP” “Reach” and “Pro Strong SP Reach” correspond to “Highly Expected Production (Strong SP Reach)”.

  Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to shift from “childhood state” to “high school state” and to shift from “high school state” to “professional state”. However, the transition of the production state is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production (predetermined production). Here, the pseudo-continuous effect means an effect in which the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed once or plural times in the variation effect based on one special symbol lottery. In this embodiment, in one special symbol lottery, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the effect symbol EZ is displayed only once, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the effect symbol EZ is displayed twice, and the effect symbol EZ. There is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display is performed three times. Hereinafter, the pseudo-continuous effect in which the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is performed only once (predetermined first number) is referred to as “pseudo 1”, and the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is performed twice (predetermined second number). This pseudo-continuous production is called “pseudo 2”, and the pseudo-continuous production in which the effect symbol EZ is displayed three times is called “pseudo 3”. In the order of “Pseudo 1” → “Pseudo 2” → “Pseudo 3”, the winning expectation is set higher.

  In this embodiment, the “pseudo 1” is always set when the childhood state. In addition, when it is in “high school state”, it is always set to “pseudo 2”. In addition, when in the “professional state”, it is always set to “pseudo 3”. Therefore, when changing from the “childhood state” to the “high school state”, a new variation display of the production symbol EZ is always started and becomes “pseudo 2”. In addition, when shifting from the “high school state” to the “professional state”, a new variation display of the production symbol EZ is always started and becomes “pseudo 3”.

  In this way, the type of effect state is completely related (linked) to the number of times of variation display of the effect symbol EZ in the pseudo-continuous effect (number of pseudo-reams). Thereby, the player can easily grasp the relationship that the winning expectation degree becomes high by seeing a new variation display (pseudo-continuous effect) of the effect symbol EZ when the effect state is switched. In addition, by setting “Pseudo 1” ⇒ “Pseudo 2” ⇒ “Pseudo 3” in order of higher expectation of winning, “Childhood” ⇒ “High school” ⇒ “Pro” The winning expectation is set to be high.

  Next, various effects when the effect state is switched will be described. In this embodiment, there is a special growth effect as an effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special growth effect is executed in the “childhood state” before the reach, it is possible to shift to the “high school state”, and the special growth effect is generated in the “high school state” before the reach. When executed, it is possible to shift to a “professional state”. The special growth effect can be executed even after the reach, but the special growth effect executed before the reach will be described below.

  First, the special growth effect executed in the “childhood state” will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 (A) shows a state in which the childhood effect design EZa is variably displayed in the “childhood state”. In FIG. 20A, since the childhood state is set, the natural background image Ha is displayed on the display screen 50a. Here, the natural background image Ha is a moving image (predetermined moving image) indicating a mountain landscape and showing that a bird flies from the left side to the right side of the display screen 50a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20A, the natural background image Ha when the moving bird is on the left side of the display screen 50a is referred to as “first natural background image Ha1”.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20B, a special growth image TS1 showing the father character who is the father of the main character is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, the natural background image Ha displayed so far is displayed in a stopped (still) state in the left display area 50b which is almost on the left side of the display screen 50a. Here, in FIG. 20B, a time point at which a little time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time point shown in FIG. 20A is shown. Therefore, in FIG. 20B, the moving bird is positioned on the right side of the display screen 50a, and the natural background image Ha at this time is referred to as “second natural background image Ha2”. In other words, the “second natural background image Ha2” is a “still image” in which the natural background image Ha is stopped halfway when the specially grown up image TS1 is displayed. In this way, in FIG. 20B, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the transition of the subsequent effects by displaying the specially grown image TS1 and the stillness of the natural background image Ha.

  Then, there are a case shown in FIG. 20C-1 and a case shown in FIG. 20C-2. In FIG. 20 (C-1), a special growth transition image TS2 that the father character grabs while deforming the left display area 50b is displayed. Note that the second natural background image Ha2 is still displayed in the left display area 50b. On the other hand, in FIG. 20C-2, the natural background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) displayed in the left display area 50b is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, and the childhood effect is produced. The variation display of the symbol EZa is greatly shown on the display screen 50a. In FIG. 20C-2, the pseudo-continuous effect is not being executed, and the child's effect design (not shown) that has been displayed in a small variation on the display screen 50a is easily visible on the display screen 50a. It just came to be. Thus, in FIG. 20 (C-2), it is shown that the effect is a special production effect. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 20 (B) → FIG. 20 (C-2) can be called a “special growth gaze effect”.

  After passing through FIG. 20 (C-1), in FIG. 20 (D), in the sub display area (upper left display area) 50c, which is the upper left part of the display screen 50a, the same nature as when stationary in FIG. 20 (B). A background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) is displayed. In addition, in the main display area 50d excluding the sub display area 50c in the display screen 50a, a child growth accent image TS3 is displayed that shows whether the main character in the childhood grows up or remains as it is without growing up. The That is, in FIG. 20D, while displaying the second natural background image Ha2 that is stationary in the sub display area 50c (first display area), the main display area 50d (second display area) displays the childhood age. A childhood growth production is performed to determine whether the protagonist character is growing.

  Then, there are a case shown in FIG. 20E-1 and a case shown in FIG. 20E-2. In FIG. 20 (E-1), a high school special growth success image TS4 (specific success mode) indicating that the main character in childhood has grown into a main character in high school age is displayed. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “high school state” was successful. After that, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1), a city background image Hb is displayed, and a variable display of the high school effect symbol EZb is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 2 is executed. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to the high expectation degree of winning as a result of the “high school state” and the pseudo-continuous production.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 20E-2, a high school special growth failure image TS5 (specific failure mode) is displayed, which indicates that the main character in the childhood cannot grow into the main character in the high school age. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “high school state” has failed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-2), the natural background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) displayed in the sub display area 50c is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, The variation display of the childhood effect design EZa is largely shown on the display screen 50a. That is, it is shown to the player that the effect has been resumed from the state where it is stopped in the sub display area 50c. In this way, the pseudo-continuous performance is not executed, and the player is discouraged by maintaining the “childhood state”.

  In FIG. 20 (F-2), the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and the child effect design EZa that has been displayed in a small and variable manner on the display screen 50a can be easily seen on the display screen 50a. It ’s just that. In short, in FIG. 20 (B), FIG. 20 (C-1), FIG. 20 (D), FIG. 20 (E-1), or FIG. 20 (E-2), the variation display of the childhood effect design EZa is a display screen. A small childhood design (not shown) is not shown in the entirety of 50a, but is variably displayed in the display area at the end of the display screen 50a.

  Here, the production shown in FIG. 20 (B) → FIG. 20 (C-1) → FIG. 20 (D) → FIG. 20 (E-1) or FIG. 20 (E-2) is the special growth in the “childhood state” It corresponds to production. The high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20E-1 corresponds to the “specific success mode” shown by the special growth effect in the “childhood state”. On the other hand, the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20E-2 corresponds to a “specific failure mode” shown as a special growth effect in the “childhood state”.

  Next, a special growth effect executed in the “high school state” will be described with reference to FIG. However, below, it demonstrates centering on the difference with the special growth effect performed by the "childhood state" mentioned above. FIG. 21A shows a state in which the high school performance symbol EZb is variably displayed in the “high school state”. In FIG. 21A, since it is “high school state”, the city background image Hb is displayed on the display screen 50a. Here, the city background image Hb is a moving image (predetermined moving image) indicating the scenery of the city and showing that the bird flies from the left side to the right side of the display screen 50a. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 21A, the city background image Hb when the moving bird is on the left side of the display screen 50a is referred to as “first city background image Hb1”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the special growth accent image TS1 is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, the street background image Hb displayed so far is displayed in the left display area 50b in a stopped (still) state. Here, in FIG. 21 (B), a time point at which a little time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the time point shown in FIG. 20 (A) is shown. Therefore, in FIG. 21B, the moving bird is located on the right side of the display screen 50a, and the city background image Hb at this time is referred to as “second city background image Hb2”. In other words, the “second city background image Hb2” is a “still image” in which the city background image Hb is stationary in the middle when the specially grown image TS1 is displayed. In this way, in FIG. 21 (B), it is possible to make the player pay attention to the transition of the subsequent effects by displaying the special growth-increasing image TS1 and the stillness of the city background image Hb.

  In FIG. 21C-1, a special growth transition image TS2 that the father character grabs while deforming the left display area 50b is displayed. Note that the second street background image Hb2 remains displayed in the left display area 50b. On the other hand, in FIG. 21C-2, the city background image Hb (second city background image Hb2) displayed in the left display area 50b is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, and a high school effect is produced. The variation display of the symbol EZb is greatly shown on the display screen 50a. In this way, FIG. 21 (C-2) shows that it is a gaze effect to a special growth effect.

  21C, the same city background image Hb (second city background image Hb2) as when stationary in FIG. 21B is displayed in the sub display area 50c in FIG. 21D. The In the main display area 50d, a high school growth encouraging image TS6 is displayed which shows whether the main character of the high school age grows up or stays as it is without growing up. That is, in FIG. 21D, while displaying the second street background image Hb2 that is stationary in the sub display area 50c (first display area), the main display area 50d (second display area) displays the high school days. A high school growth reverberation directed to whether or not the hero character will grow.

  In FIG. 21 (E-1), a professional special growth success image TS7 (specific success mode) is displayed indicating that the main character in the high school age has grown into the main character in the professional age. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “professional state” has succeeded. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (F-1), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect design EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, the player can be in a “professional state” and have a sense of excitement due to the increased expectation of winning due to the pseudo-continuous performance.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 21E-2, a professional special growth failure image TS8 (specific failure mode) is displayed indicating that the main character in high school could not grow into the main character in the professional age. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “professional state” has failed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (F-2), the city background image Hb (second city background image Hb2) displayed in the sub display area 50c is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, The change display of the high school effect design EZb is shown largely on the display screen 50a. That is, it is shown to the player that the effect has been resumed from the state where it is stopped in the sub display area 50c. Thus, the pseudo-continuous performance is not executed, and the player is discouraged by maintaining the “high school state”.

  Here, the production shown in FIG. 21 (B) → FIG. 21 (C-1) → FIG. 21 (D) → FIG. 21 (E-1) or FIG. 21 (E-2) is the special growth in the “high school state” It corresponds to production. Then, the professional special growth success image TS7 shown in FIG. 21E-1 corresponds to the “specific success mode” shown in the special growth effect in the “high school state”. On the other hand, the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) corresponds to a “specific failure mode” shown as a special growth effect in the “high school state”.

  As described above, the special growth effect of this embodiment may be suddenly executed during the change effect in the “childhood state” or the change effect in the “high school state”. In this case, the natural background image Ha or the city background image Hb displayed during the change effect is stopped midway. As a result, it is possible to give a surprise to a player who thinks that the natural background image Ha or the city background image Hb does not remain as a moving image, and it is possible to focus on the transition of the subsequent effects. is there.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20D, the second natural background image Ha2 that is stationary is displayed in the sub display area 50c, while the childhood growth image TS3 is displayed in the main display area 50d. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the stationary second street background image Hb2 is displayed in the sub display area 50c, while the high school growth image TS6 is displayed in the main display area 50d. In this way, the player should be aware of how the background images Ha2 and Hb2 that are stationary in the middle are reproduced, while paying attention to the whereabouts of childhood growth or high school growth and production that characterizes the growth of the main character. Is possible.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20 (E-1) or FIG. 21 (E-1), a high school special growth success image TS4 or a professional special growth success image TS7 indicating that the main character has grown is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1) or FIG. 21 (F-1), while switching to a good production state, a pseudo-continuous production is executed. As a result, it is suggested that the player has a higher expectation of winning and can give a sense of excitement. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20 (E-2) or FIG. 21 (E-2), a high school special growth failure image TS5 or a professional special growth failure image TS8 indicating that the main character does not grow is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-2) or FIG. 21 (F-2), the effect is resumed from the continuation of the background images Ha2 and Hb2 that are stationary in the middle without changing the effect state. Therefore, the player will be discouraged without suggesting that the winning expectation will be high. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel interest that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot depending on whether or not the production is resumed from the continuation of the background images Ha2 and Hb2 that are stationary in the middle.

  As described above, according to this special growth effect, it is possible to greatly attract the player's interest by making the effect appear to stop once. On top of that, it is possible to give the player a sense of uplifting if the stationary performance is resumed while the stationary performance is resumed while the stationary performance is resumed and the stationary performance is not resumed. . In this way, it is possible to provide interest by a novel production using interruption and resumption of production. In particular, the player is expected to make a transition to a better production state with the growth of the hero character while grasping the current production state with a still image that is stationary in the middle, and the production of the transition to the production state It can be raised.

  Further, as can be seen from the comparison between the special growth effect in the “childhood state” shown in FIG. 20 and the special growth effect in the “high school state” shown in FIG. 21, the professional special growth success shown in FIG. 21 (E-1). In the image TS7, the character is grown and displayed larger than the high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. Further, the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) has a character grown and displayed larger than the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20 (E-2). ing. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the special growth effect in the “high school state” is the special growth effect in the advantageous production state by showing the growth of the character and the enlargement of the display image. Is possible.

  In this embodiment, there is a scene change as an effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the scene change can be executed following the character notice effect before reaching (a character notice effect for a child or a character notice effect for a high school). That is, the scene change is not executed unless the character notice effect is executed. However, the scene change is not always executed after the character notice effect, and only the character notice effect may be executed. If a scene change is executed following the child character notice effect, it is possible to shift to "high school state", and if a scene change is executed following the high character notice effect, the "professional state" Can be moved to. A scene change is not executed after reaching.

  First, based on FIG. 22, a case where a scene change is executed following the child character notice effect will be described. FIG. 22 (A) shows a state in which the childhood effect design EZa is variably displayed in the “childhood state”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22B, the child character notice effect is executed on the display screen 50a. That is, as described above, the child character preview image Ya showing the enemy character and the character “Is there a challenger?” Is displayed. By executing this child character notice effect, the player can grasp that the degree of expectation for winning has increased.

  Then, when the scene change is executed, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the child character preview image Ya displayed so far is rotated clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a. To do. That is, it appears that the child character preview image Ya (display image) being displayed is deformed and rotated clockwise. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), a city background image Hb is displayed, and a high-variation effect pattern EZb is newly displayed as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 2 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement that the winning expectation level is further increased by the pseudo-continuous production while being in the “high school state”. When the scene change is not executed, after the child character notice effect shown in FIG. 22 (B), as shown in FIG. It is resumed as a whole. In this way, the pseudo-continuous production is not executed, and the “childhood state” is maintained.

  Next, a case where a scene change is executed following the high school character notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A shows a state in which the high school performance symbol EZb is variably displayed in the “high school state”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23B, a high school character notice effect is executed on the display screen 50a. That is, as described above, the enemy character and the high school character preview image Yb showing a part of the character “Is there a challenger?” Are displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the winning expectation has increased.

  Then, when a scene change is executed, as shown in FIG. 23C-1, the high school character preview image Yb that has been displayed so far is rotated clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a. To do. That is, the high school character preview image Yb (display image) being displayed appears to be deformed and rotated clockwise. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect design EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement in which the winning expectation level is further increased by the “pro state” and the pseudo-continuous production. When the scene change is not executed, after the high school character notice effect shown in FIG. 23B, as shown in FIG. 23C-2, the change display of the high school effect symbol EZb is displayed on the display screen 50a. It is resumed as a whole. Thus, the pseudo-continuous production is not executed, and the “high school state” is maintained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a scene change is executed through the character notice effect (child character notice effect or high school character notice effect), it is shown in FIG. 22 (C-1) or FIG. 23 (C-1). Thus, since the display images being displayed (the character preview image Ya for the child and the character preview image Yb for the high school) are deformed, it is possible to surprise the player. Then, after the child character preview image Ya or the high school character preview image Yb is deformed, the effect state changes. That is, an increase in the expectation of winning due to the execution of the character notice effect and an increase in the expectation of winning due to a change in the effect state occur continuously. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater feeling of uplift to the player. Furthermore, since the pseudo-continuous production is executed after the scene change, it is possible to enjoy a series of novel productions of character notice production → scene change → pseudo production.

  Further, as can be seen from the comparison between the scene change in the “childhood state” shown in FIG. 22 and the scene change in the “high school state” shown in FIG. 23, the high school character preview image Yb shown in FIG. Rotates in a state in which the character and the text “What do you want to challenge?” Are displayed larger than the child character preview image Ya shown in FIG. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the scene change in the “high school state” is a scene change in an advantageous production state by showing the enlargement of the characters and characters.

  In this embodiment, there is a growth SP development effect (development effect) as an effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the growth SP development effect can be executed after reaching and before developing to SP reach. However, in the case of normal reach, since it does not develop into SP reach, the growth SP development effect is not executed. Further, the growth SP development effect may not be executed and the SP reach may be developed. When the growth SP development effect is executed in the “childhood state”, it is possible to shift to the “high school state”, and when the growth SP development effect is executed in the “high school state”, the state shifts to the “professional state”. It has come to be able to do. The growth SP development effect is not executed before reaching.

  First, based on FIG. 24, the growth SP development effect executed in the “childhood state” will be described. When the growth SP development effect is executed after reaching the “childhood state” (see FIG. 13), as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the main character of the childhood is displayed in the center on the display screen 50a. And a high school entrance first introduction image KN1 showing characters “Enter high school!” Is displayed. Since it is after the reach, as shown in FIG. 24A, the reach mode (“1” “1”) is shown on the upper side of the display screen 50a. Next, as shown in FIG. 24B, a high school entrance second introduction image KN2 is displayed on the display screen 50a, which shows the face of the main character of the childhood and the letters “I am in high school”. Next, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), a high school entrance third introduction image KN3 showing that the main character of the childhood is looking upward and “I'll enter!” Is displayed on the display screen 50a. The

  Then, there are a case shown in FIG. 24D-1 and a case shown in FIG. 24D-2. In FIG. 24 (D-1), a letter “admission” and a high school entrance growth success image KN4 indicating that the main character in childhood has grown into a main character in high school age are displayed. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “high school state” was successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (E), a city background image Hb is displayed, and a variable display of the high school effect pattern EZb is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 2 is executed. Thereafter, after reaching the high school state in a short time, high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) is executed. In this way, if the high school entrance and growth success image KN4 is displayed even after reaching “childhood”, it is possible to develop to high school SP reach through the transition to “high school” and pseudo-continuous production. .

  On the other hand, in FIG. 24 (D-2), a character “Non-entry” and a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 indicating that the main character in childhood could not grow into a main character in high school age are displayed. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the “high school state” has failed. Then, the child SP reach (child weak SP reach or child strong SP reach) is executed in the “childhood state”. That is, the high school SP reach is not executed because it has not shifted to the “high school state”.

  Here, the effect shown in FIG. 24 (A) → FIG. 24 (B) → FIG. 24 (C) → FIG. 24 (D-1) or FIG. 24 (D-2) is a growth SP development effect in the “childhood state”. It corresponds to (specific production). And the high school entrance growth success image KN4 shown in FIG. 24 (D-1) corresponds to the success mode (success mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state”. On the other hand, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 shown in FIG. 24 (D-2) corresponds to a failure mode (failure mode of specific performance) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state”. Further, if the high school entrance growth success image KN4 is displayed, the pseudo-continuous production is always executed thereafter, so the high school entrance growth success image KN4 corresponds to an “execution mode” that suggests execution of the pseudo-continuous production. On the other hand, even if the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is displayed, the pseudo-continuous production effect is not executed thereafter, so the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 corresponds to a “non-execution mode” that suggests that the pseudo-continuous production effect is not executed.

  Next, a growth SP development effect executed in the “high school state” will be described with reference to FIG. However, below, it demonstrates centering on the difference with the growth SP development effect performed by the "child state" mentioned above. After reaching the “high school state” (see FIG. 13), when the growth SP development effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the main character of the high school age is displayed in the center on the display screen 50a. And a professionally promoted first introduction image KN6 showing characters “Promote to pro!” Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), a professionally promoted second introduction image KN7 showing the face of the main character in high school and characters “I am professional” are displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), on the display screen 50a, a high school hero character looking up and a professionally promoted third introductory image KN8 indicating "I'll promote!" Are displayed. The

  In FIG. 25 (D-1), a character “promotion” and a professionally promoted growth success image KN9 indicating that the high school hero character has grown into a professional hero character are displayed. This allows the player to know that the transition to the “professional state” has succeeded. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and a variable display of the professional effect design EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 3 is executed. Then, after reaching the “pro state” in a short time, the professional SP reach (the professional weak SP reach or the professional strong SP reach) is executed. In this way, if the professional promotion growth success image KN9 is displayed even after reaching the high school state, it is possible to develop into the professional SP reach through the transition to the “pro state” and the pseudo-continuous production. .

  On the other hand, in FIG. 25 (D-2), a character “Non-promotion” and a professionally promoted growth failure image KN10 indicating that the high school hero character could not grow into a professional hero character are displayed. This allows the player to know that the transition to the “professional state” has failed. Then, the high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) is executed in the “high school state”. In other words, since the “pro state” has not been entered, the pro SP reach is not executed.

  Here, the effect shown in FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D-1) or FIG. 25 (D-2) is a growth SP development effect in the “high school state”. It corresponds to (specific production). And the professional promotion growth success image KN9 shown in FIG. 25 (D-1) corresponds to the success mode (success mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the “high school state”. On the other hand, the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 shown in FIG. 25 (D-2) corresponds to a failure mode (failure mode of a specific performance) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the “high school state”. If the professional promotion growth success image KN9 is displayed, the pseudo-continuous growth effect KN9 is always executed thereafter, so the professional promotion growth success image KN9 corresponds to an “execution mode” that suggests execution of the pseudo-continuous production. On the other hand, even if the professionally promoted growth failure image KN10 is displayed, the pseudo-continuous growth effect KN10 is not executed after that, so the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 corresponds to a “non-execution mode” that suggests that the pseudo-continuous growth effect is not executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even after the reach, if the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) is shown in the growth SP development effect, the gaming state changes, and the design symbol EZ and the hero Characters become larger. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a surprise that the display state can change and the display object can be enlarged even immediately before the SP reach. Furthermore, if it is “childhood state” (pseudo 1), a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in the childhood is executed as shown in FIG. 24. If it is “high school state” (pseudo 2), FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in high school is executed. In this way, by associating (linking) the type of production state and the type of growth SP development production on a one-to-one basis, for example, the growth SP development production corresponding to the hero character in high school age despite the “childhood state”. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in performance that are performed.

  Further, as can be seen from the comparison between the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state” shown in FIG. 24 and the growth SP development effect in the “high school state” shown in FIG. 25, FIGS. In the images shown in (D-1) and (D-2), characters and characters are displayed larger than the images shown in FIGS. 24 (A), (B), (C), (D-1), and (D-2). It has come to be. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the growth SP development effect in the “high school state” is the growth SP development effect in an advantageous production state by showing the enlargement of the characters and characters. It is.

  The characteristics of the above production will be described. In a conventional gaming machine, there are cases in which the effect symbol EZ is changed or the character image is changed in one variation effect. However, like the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, all of the effect symbol EZ, the background image, the character image, the notice effect (character notice effect), the SP development effect, and the SP reach are associated one-on-one (string Is not). Therefore, simply changing the effect design EZ or changing the character image does not change the world view of the effect.

  On the other hand, this embodiment is characterized in that the purpose is to create a world view of three effects in one variation effect, and for that purpose, the three effect states are clearly divided. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, there are provided an effect design EZ, a background image, a character image, a notice effect (character notice effect), a growth SP development effect, and an SP reach according to each of the three effect states. There is a one-to-one relationship (linkage). Thereby, every time the effect state is changed in one variation effect, the player can experience a completely different world view, and can provide a novel game entertainment.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the number of pseudo-continuations and the switching of the production state are completely linked. Therefore, every time a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the effect state is switched, the winning expectation degree is increased, and the effect is switched to a different world view effect. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game entertainment theme in which the pseudo-continuous production, the production state, and the winning expectation are intertwined.

  In addition, most players know that the winning expectation increases when the pseudo-rendition effect is executed. Therefore, let the player easily understand the game characteristics that the winning expectation increases in the order of “childhood state” of pseudo 1 → “high school state” of pseudo 2 → “professional state” of pseudo 3 It is possible. Further, when the game state is switched, the display objects (numbers and characters of the production symbol EZ, enemy characters and characters of the character announcement effect, reach form, SP reach character) are increased, so that the player has a large display object. It is possible to easily understand the relationship between the winning expectation and high expectation. In other words, the larger the display item, the higher the winning expectation level, so that it is very easy to understand. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to let the player enjoy an effect in which the winning expectation level is increased in a completely different manner from the conventional one without making the game characteristics complicated.

  Further, in this embodiment, if a success mode is indicated by a mission effect such as a special growth effect or a growth SP development effect, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the effect state is switched. In other words, from the player's point of view, when the success mode is shown in the special growth effect or the growth SP development effect, the winning expectation level increases due to the pseudo-continuous effect, and the winning expectation level due to the change of the effect state (enlargement of display items). You can grasp both of the rises. Therefore, the player is greatly expected to have a successful aspect in the mission effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the mission effect (special growth effect, growth SP development effect).

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive times (effect state) and the type of SP reach are completely associated with each other (linked). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where an SP reach with a low winning expectation level is executed in spite of an effect state with a high winning expectation level (“professional state” (pseudo 3)). That is, in the conventional gaming machine, SP reach with a low winning expectation may be executed despite the fact that it is a pseudo-3, which may impair the player's expectation. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, only the professional SP reach is always executed as the SP reach in the pseudo 3 (“professional state”). Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which an unexpected SP reach for the player (SP reach with a low winning expectation) is executed, thereby impairing the player's expectation.

  By the way, in this embodiment, even if the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) in the growth SP development effect is shown, if the phoenix revival development effect is executed as shown in FIG. The production state is changed. Therefore, in the following, the phoenix stock production which is a precondition for executing the phoenix revival development production will be described. The phoenix stock production is an effect for stocking a phoenix that can change the failure mode to the success mode, and can be executed during the variable production before reach.

  FIG. 26 (A) shows a state in which the childhood effect design EZa is variably displayed in the “childhood state”. Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, the phoenix introduction image FS1 indicating that the phoenix has flew is displayed on the display screen 50a. And it will be divided into the case shown in FIG. 26 (C-1) and the case shown in FIG. 26 (C-2).

  In FIG. 26C-1, a phoenix appearance image FS <b> 2 is displayed on the display screen 50 a, showing a phoenix that is in the shape of a fireball and characters of “phoenix stock”. This indicates to the player that the stock of phoenix was successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the display screen 50a again shows the change display of the effect design for childhood EZa, and at the lower right of the display screen 50a, the appearance of the phoenix and the “phoenix stock” A phoenix stock image ST showing characters is displayed. The immortal bird stock image ST (stock image) indicates that the immortal bird is stocked and continues to be displayed until an effect to digest the immortal bird (such as an immortalized bird resurrection development effect described later) is executed. Thus, the effect shown in FIG. 26 (B) → FIG. 26 (C-1) is the “phoenix stock effect (stock effect)”.

  On the other hand, after the phoenix introduction image FS1 shown in FIG. 26 (B) is displayed, in FIG. 26 (C-2), the variation display of the childhood effect design EZa is again shown on the display screen 50a. That is, the phoenix is not stocked without displaying the phoenix appearance image FS2. In short, it is a gaze production to the phoenix stock production production. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 26 (B) → FIG. 26 (C-2) can be referred to as a “phoenix stock gasse effect”. In FIG. 26, the phoenix stock production or the phoenix stock gasse production performed in the “childhood state” is shown. Therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the phoenix stock production is executed only once at the maximum for each variation production, so only one phoenix is stocked. In addition, when a phoenix is stocked during the variation effect, the mortal bird stocked until the variation effect is finished is surely digested (the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed).

  Next, based on FIG. 27, a case where the phoenix revival development effect is executed after the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is displayed in the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state” will be described. The phoenix revival development effect is an effect that is not executed unless the phoenix stock image ST is displayed. In FIG. 27A, although the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state” has been executed, a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is displayed. However, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 50a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the phoenix revival development effect is started on the display screen 50a, and the phoenix stock image ST displayed on the lower right side of the display screen 50a disappears (is hidden), A phoenix digested image FS3 showing a phoenix in a fireball shape is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27C, a high school entrance third introduction image KN3 indicating that the main character of the childhood is looking upward and “I'll enter!” Is displayed on the display screen 50a. The

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27D, a high school entrance growth success image KN4 indicating that the characters “enrollment” and the main character in childhood have grown into a main character in high school age is displayed. In this way, the player can grasp that the transition to the “high school state” has failed and then revived and can grasp that the transition to the “high school state” was successful. The effect shown in FIG. 27 (B) → FIG. 27 (C) → FIG. 27 (D) is the “phoenix revival development effect”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), a city background image Hb is displayed, and a high school effect design pattern EZb is newly displayed as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, pseudo 2 is executed. Then, after reaching the high school state in a short time, high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) is executed. In FIG. 27, the phoenix revival development effect executed in the “childhood state” is shown, but the phoenix revival development effect executed in the “high school state” is substantially the same, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the growth SP development effect (specific effect), the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) indicating that the hero character grows, or the hero character does not grow. Production branch point (FIG. 24 (D-1) (D-2) or FIG. 25 (D-1) (D-)) indicating any of the failure modes (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) 2)) is reached. At this time, even if the failure mode which is disadvantageous to the player is shown, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the successful mode of success is shown by executing the phoenix revival development effect. In this case, after that, the effect state changes (the pseudo-continuous effect is executed), and the effect symbol EZ, the main character, etc. (display object) become larger, and SP reach in a more advantageous effect state is executed. . Therefore, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to change the failure mode to the successful mode and provide a novel interest that enhances the winning expectation by revival. And it is possible to give the player the surprise that the gaming state can still change even after the adverse result (failure mode) that the presentation state does not change is once shown in the latter half of the presentation after the reach. .

  In this embodiment, the phoenix stock image ST displayed (stocked) by execution of the phoenix stock effect is not necessarily hidden by the execution of the phoenix revival development effect. When the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed (used), there are four cases in this embodiment. The first case is a case where the above-described phoenix revival development effect is executed. Next, the second case is a case where the strong phoenix revival SP effect is executed. Subsequently, the third case is a case where a phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed. Finally, the fourth case is when the phoenix revival jackpot effect is executed. These phoenix revival development production, phoenix revival strong SP production, mortal bird jackpot promotion production, and mortal bird revival jackpot production are productions that change the disadvantageous mode into an advantageous mode based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST. This will be called “Poison Resurrection”. Hereinafter, the phoenix revival strong SP effect, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, and the phoenix revival jackpot effect will be described in order.

  Here, before explaining the phoenix revival strong SP effect, the effect branching time point that branches to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a case of branching to high school strong SP reach or high school weak SP reach. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the high school performance symbol EZb is displayed in a “high school state” in a variable manner, and a reach is formed as shown in FIG. 28 (B). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28C, an SP reach branching effect is performed which indicates whether strong SP reach or weak SP reach is executed. In this SP reach branching effect, a destination determination image YS indicating whether the destination is determined as “baseball game” or “mission” is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the destination determination image YS, the destination to the “baseball game” indicates execution to the strong SP reach, and the destination to “mission” indicates execution to the weak SP reach.

  In this way, in the SP reach branching direction shown in FIG. 28 (C), when the destination for the “baseball game” is determined, as shown in FIG. 28 (D-1), the main character of the high school age and the high school age character are shown. A high school meeting image Tb1 (first high expectation mode) showing a meeting scene with a rival character is shown. As a result, execution of high school strong SP reach (first high expectation effect) is shown, and high school strong SP reach is executed as described above (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, when the destination for the “mission” is determined in the SP reach branching effect shown in FIG. 28 (C), the main character in the high school age is assigned the predetermined mission as shown in FIG. 28 (D-2). A high school mission challenge image Mb1 (second high expectation mode) indicating that the challenge is to be performed is shown. As a result, execution of high school weak SP reach (second high expectation mode) is shown, and high school weak SP reach is executed as described above (see FIG. 16). In this way, the time point shown in FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2) becomes the effect branching time point that branches into the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach. In the above description, the SP reach branch effect and the effect branch point in the “high school state” have been described. However, the SP reach branch effect and effect branch point in the “childhood state”, the SP reach branch effect and effect branch in the “professional state”. Since the time is the same, the description is omitted.

  Next, the phoenix revival strong SP effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the phoenix revival strong SP production in the “childhood state”, the phoenix revival strong SP production in the “high school state”, and the phoenix revival strong SP production in the “professional state” are the same. This will be described on behalf of the strong phoenix revival strong SP production. In the immortal bird revival strong SP production, an image (high school mission challenge image Mb1) showing execution of the weak SP reach is shown at the time of the production branching to branch to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach, and then the displayed phoenix is displayed. This is an effect showing an image (high school facing image Tb1) showing execution of strong SP reach based on hiding the stock image ST.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the phoenix revival strong SP effect. It is assumed that the phoenix stock effect is executed before the time point shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), after reach is formed, SP reach branch effect is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (B). Then, the destination for the “mission” is determined by the SP reach branching effect, and as shown in FIG. 29C, a high school mission challenge image Mb1 indicating the execution of the high school weak SP reach is displayed. As a result, the player is discouraged by grasping the execution of the high school weak SP reach, which is the disadvantaged SP reach. In FIG. 29C, a phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

  After that, before the main character of the high school age tries a predetermined mission, the phoenix stock image ST displayed at the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (not displayed) as shown in FIG. ) And a mortal bird digested image FS3 showing the phoenix in a fireball shape is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), a high school facing image Tb1 indicating the execution of the high school strong SP reach is displayed. After that, a baseball battle is shown as a high school strong SP reach, and if the jackpot is won, a high school battle victory image Tb2 (see FIG. 17 (B-1)) is displayed, For example, a high school battle defeat image Tb3 (see FIG. 17B-2) is displayed. In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 29 (D) → FIG. 29 (E) is the “phoenix revival strong SP effect”.

  As described above, even if an image (high school mission challenge image Mb1) showing execution of SP reach that is disadvantageous to the player is shown at the stage of branching to branch to strong SP reach or weak SP reach, the phoenix stock image ST is If it is displayed, the player can revive and acquire the strong SP reach (high school strong SP reach) by executing the phoenix revival strong SP effect. Therefore, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to provide interest by the novel resurrection of changing the execution of the disadvantageous SP reach to the execution of the advantageous SP reach.

  Next, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect will be described, but before that, the type of effect symbol EZ will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, the production symbol EZ (the child's production symbol EZa, the high school production symbol EZb, the professional production symbol EZc) is accompanied by a number from “1” to “9” together with each character. Yes. Here, among the production symbols EZ, production symbols with numbers “3” and “7” and numbers “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “9” are attached. The role is different from the directed design.

  The production symbols with the numbers “3” and “7” are displayed with a stoppage (determined display) with a double eye (a big win mode), thereby indicating a win for a promising big hit (see FIG. 8). ing. On the other hand, the directing symbols with the numbers “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “9” won the jackpot even if they were stopped and displayed with double eyes. However, it is not yet possible to grasp whether the probability big hit or the normal big hit (see FIG. 8). The effect symbols to which the numbers “3” and “7” are attached are colored in gold, and are hereinafter referred to as “gold symbols”. On the other hand, the production symbols with the numbers “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “9” are colored in silver. I will call it. A display mode in which the “silver symbol” has a double eye corresponds to the “first win mode”, and a display mode in which the “gold pattern” has a double eye corresponds to the “second win mode”.

  The phoenix jackpot promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since the promotion of phoenix jackpot promotion in “childhood”, the promotion of phoenix jackpot promotion in “high school” and the promotion of phoenix jackpot promotion in “professional” are the same, This will be explained on behalf of the promotion of jackpot phoenix. The phoenix jackpot promotion directing shows the silver symbol of the zebra eye at the time of the production branch showing either the gold symbol of the zodiac eye or the silver symbol of the zolo eye, and then the displayed phoenix stock image ST is not displayed. Based on the display, it is an effect that shows a gold symbol of a doublet.

  After the high school strong SP reach is started in the “high school state”, it is assumed that the high school battle victory image Tb2 is displayed as shown in FIG. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), at the stage of production branching indicating either the gold symbol of the double eye or the silver symbol of the double eye, the high school production symbol EZb is “111” as the silver symbol of the double eye. Suppose that a temporary stop is displayed. Thereby, the player grasps that an advantageous probability variation jackpot could not be obtained at this time. Here, the temporary stop display does not mean that the production symbol EZ is definitively stopped (determined stop) in synchronization with the special symbol stop display, but is stopped in a state of swinging before the definitive stop. It means that it is displayed. In FIG. 30B, a phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 50a.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30C, the phoenix stock image ST displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (is not displayed), and the mortal bird digested image FS3 showing the phoenix in a fireball shape is displayed. Is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the high school stage design symbol EZb is stopped and displayed as “777” (determined stop) as a gold symbol, and it is shown that it has won the probable big hit. . In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 30 (C) → FIG. In the above description, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect when the strong SP reach is executed has been described, but the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed even when the weak SP reach is executed.

  As described above, in the SP reach, after the player grasps the winning of the jackpot by the battle victory or the success of the mission, the player reaches the stage of the production branch indicating either the gold symbol of the double eye or the silver symbol of the double eye. At this time, a silver pattern that is disadvantageous to the player may be displayed. In this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the gold symbol of the sloth is promoted and displayed by executing the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect. As a result, the player feels that the player has been promoted from a state in which he / she does not normally know either a big hit or a probable big hit to a state in which a probable big hit has been acquired. Thus, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to give a novel uplifting feeling that an advantageous jackpot type (probable big hit) can be acquired by the resurrection.

  Finally, the phoenix revival jackpot production will be described with reference to FIG. The phoenix revival jackpot production in "Childhood", the phoenix revival jackpot production in "High school", and the phoenix revival jackpot production in "Professional" are the same. This will be described on behalf of the phoenix revival jackpot production. The phoenix revival jackpot production shows the losing aspect of the production symbol EZ at the production branching time point indicating either the loss mode that is not flat in the production symbol EZ or the big hit mode that is the flat eye (hit mode), This is an effect that shows the big hit mode of the effect symbol EZ based on the fact that the displayed phoenix stock image ST is not displayed.

  Assume that a high school battle defeat image Tb3 is displayed after the high school strong SP reach is executed in the “high school state”, as shown in FIG. As a result, the player is aware (understood) that it is a loss. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), at the stage of production branching indicating either a loss mode that is not a doublet or a big hit mode that is a doublet in the production symbol EZ, the high school production symbol EZb is not a doublet “191 "(Loose mode) is displayed temporarily. As a result, the player is more conscious of being lost. In FIG. 30B, a phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 50a.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the phoenix stock image ST displayed at the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (is not displayed), and the mortal bird digested image FS3 showing the phoenix in a fireball shape is displayed. Is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode “111”, indicating that the jackpot is won. In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 31 (C) → FIG. 31 (D) is the “phoenix revival jackpot effect”. In the above description, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect when the strong SP reach is executed has been described, but the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed even when the weak SP reach is executed.

  As described above, at the end of the SP reach, at the stage of production branching indicating either the loss mode or the big hit mode in the production symbol EZ, the loss mode that is disadvantageous to the player may be indicated. At this time, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the jackpot appearance of the effect symbol EZ is revitalized by the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot effect. Thus, by using the phoenix stock image ST in a state in which the player is conscious of being lost due to a baseball battle defeat or a mission failure, It is possible to provide interest by a novel revival winning that changes to a mode.

  By the way, in the conventional effect control method, after determining the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed by the effect symbol lottery process, the lottery process of other effects such as the notice effect is executed. Here, as in the conventional case, after performing the lottery processing of the production symbol EZ, the lottery processing for executing the phoenix stock production, the phoenix revival production (the phoenix revival development production, the phoenix revival development SP production, the mortal bird jackpot promotion There is the following problem when trying to execute a lottery process for performing the production and the phoenix revival jackpot production).

  That is, suppose that after determining the production symbol EZ to be stopped and displayed, execution of the phoenix stock production and execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion production are determined. In this case, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is an effect that changes the silver pattern (see FIG. 30 (B)) of the flat eye to the gold pattern (see FIG. 30 (D)) of the flat eye at the end of the fluctuation effect, If the effect symbol EZ determined to be displayed does not match the gold symbol of the doublet, the consistency of the effect will not match. In addition, a lottery process for showing a silver pattern of a doublet before the stoppage of the gold pattern of the doublet is also required. Therefore, in order to cope with this, there is a method of incorporating a rewriting process for re-determining the effect design EZ to be stopped and displayed after determining the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect. Conceivable. However, the incorporation of the rewriting process leads to a complicated control process. As a result, a bug of the effect symbol EZ is likely to be induced, and the burden of bug checking as to whether the effect symbol EZ is correctly determined increases. In other words, if the production symbol EZ is erroneously stopped and displayed, it will give the player a misunderstanding of whether or not the game is true, and a bug should never occur. Therefore, the bug check of the production symbol EZ is carefully performed and requires a lot of work time, and there is a problem that the work load becomes excessive.

  Similarly, it is assumed that the execution of the phoenix stock production and the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot production are determined after the production design EZ to be stopped is determined. In this case, in order to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect, before showing the jackpot mode of the effect symbol EZ (see FIG. 31D) at the end of the variation effect, the loss mode of the effect symbol EZ (FIG. 31B). For example, a lottery process for indicating the loss pattern of the effect symbol EZ is also required. Therefore, in order to cope with this, after deciding to execute the phoenix revival jackpot production, there may be a method of incorporating a rewriting process for re-determining the production pattern EZ of the losing aspect, but the same problem as described above has occurred. End up.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-described problems, after determining whether or not the execution of the phoenix stock effect and the type of the phoenix revival effect are determined, the effect symbol EZ is determined by lottery. That is, the production symbol EZ is managed in association with the phoenix stock production and the phoenix revival production (the phoenix jackpot promotion production, the phoenix revival jackpot production). As a result, when it is determined that the phoenix stock production is to be executed and it is determined that the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is to be executed, then in the production symbol selection process (see S4505 in FIG. 52), the silver symbols and the blue eyes of the blue eyes Are determined by lottery (see FIG. 57). If it is decided to execute the phoenix stock production and it is decided to execute the phoenix revival jackpot production, then in the production symbol selection process (step S4505 in FIG. 52), the lost pattern of the production symbol EZ and the production symbol EZ Are determined by lottery (see FIG. 58). In this way, it is possible to realize a phoenix revival effect (a mortal bird jackpot promotion effect, a phoenix revival jackpot effect) without incorporating unreasonable control of rewriting the effect symbol EZ. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the burden of bug checking of the production symbol EZ.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the stocked phoenix (the phoenix stock image ST) is used when the phoenix revival development effect is executed, when the phoenix revival strong SP effect is executed, or when the phoenix revival jackpot effect is executed. This is either the case where it is executed or the case where the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed. The mortal bird revival jackpot effect or the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect is an effect executed at the end of the fluctuating effect after the execution timing of the mortal bird revival development effect and the execution timing of the phoenix revival strong SP effect. Therefore, if the phoenix stock image ST is not used at the execution timing of the phoenix revival development production and the execution timing of the phoenix revival strong SP production, the phoenix stock image ST is used in either the phoenix revival jackpot production or the mortal bird jackpot promotion production. Will be. And the phoenix revival jackpot production or the phoenix jackpot promotion production is the production in which winning of the jackpot is confirmed. In short, if the phoenix stock image ST is not used at the execution timing of the phoenix revival development production and the execution timing of the phoenix revival strong SP production, the player is informed that the winning of the jackpot is confirmed. . In this way, if the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end of the variation effect (the final stage), it is possible to perform a novel winning notification that allows the player to grasp the jackpot confirmation.

  Furthermore, if the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end of the fluctuating production (the final stage), and the player understands the winning of the jackpot by winning the battle or the success of the mission in the SP reach, the phoenix revival jackpot production is not executed. become. That is, in this case, the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect is always executed using the phoenix stock image ST. Therefore, at this time, the golden symbol (see FIG. 30D) is stopped and displayed by the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, and the winning jackpot is won. In this way, if the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end (end) of the fluctuating production, and if the SP reach reach mode (battle victory or mission success) is shown, the player will be able to grasp the probable big hit It is possible to perform a big jackpot type notification.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 32 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status, counter, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), 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 various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value 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. 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, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process 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).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, grand prize, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower plate full data.

  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 various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), and a special operation process (S106) described later are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S107), the second special figure reservation indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 83a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 32). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a (see FIG. 34). S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 12a (S203). If no game ball is won at the second start port 12 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S207. If a game ball is won at the second start port 12 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) It is determined whether or not (S204). Then, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is less than “4” (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 105b. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not won the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is on hold. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the game RAM 104) has reached “4” (the upper limit storage number). Determine (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S208), the process is completed. ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S209).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 105a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among the 1st special figure reservation storage part 105a.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the gate-passing process (S202), the counter for counting the number of ordinary symbol holding balls (the number of ordinary figure holding balls, specifically, the number of holding the usual figure holding in the game RAM 104). ) Is 4 or more (S301). If the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of retained ordinary symbol balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of retained ordinary symbol balls (S302), and ordinary symbol random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 7 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general map hold in the general map hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth hold in the general map hold storage unit 106 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of normal symbol change.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol variation stop command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and the present processing is ended.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  If the electric chew 12D is in operation in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is then determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric Chu 12D is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a special operation processing (S106) after the normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 37, in the special action process (S106), the process related to the special figure indicator 81 and the special prize device 14D is divided into four stages, and “special action status 1, 2, 3, 4” is given to each of these stages. Assigned. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. If this is the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed. If the "special action status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) Then, the special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls at the second starting port 12 (ie, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2) is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (ie, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed. If it is not ON (NO in S1415), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1415). S1417), the process is terminated.

  When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not “0” in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, storage of a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 12 (holding information in FIG. 2) ), The following special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure storage unit 105b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, if the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at 1 start port 11, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. 39 because the processing flow is the same. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 39, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first special storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage) is stored. Read stored jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), it is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) It is determined whether the value is a big hit based on “1” to “210”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether the jackpot is based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “1” to “1660”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the winning type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the winning type is set in the winning type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508) to finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. 40 and 41. As shown in FIG. 40, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-time-short state medium jackpot normal table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), and change pattern random number counter value A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In the variation effect of this pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described above, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to dohazure and normal reach. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern is selected so that de-haze, normal reach, and SP reach can be executed. Further, in the variation effect of this embodiment, the pseudo 1, the pseudo 2 and the pseudo 3 can be executed so as to correspond to the effect states (“childhood state”, “high school state”, “professional state”). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern is selected so that pseudo 1, pseudo 2, and pseudo 3 can be executed. In this embodiment, as described above, the production state, the number of pseudo-continuations, and the type of SP reach are associated one-to-one, so that the professional SP reach is only performed when the pseudo-3 variation pattern is selected. It becomes a variation pattern that can become high school SP reach only when a pseudo 2 variation pattern is selected, and it becomes a child SP reach only when a pseudo 1 variation pattern is selected. The resulting variation pattern.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602 shown in FIG. 40, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number value is “1” to “30” in the non-short-time state, and “1” to “10” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, if there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-short-time state (not shown in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-short state and the reach corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-short-time state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the reach corresponding to non-reach loss (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is “0” to “2”. (See FIG. 11).

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 41, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the short-time state (shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the special figure variation pattern determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short time state.

  In other words, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short time state of FIG. 11 (S1608). If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 11 (S1610). If the loss is not reached, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in the time-short state of FIG. 11 (S1611).

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the part corresponding to the short-time state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is “2” to “4”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 40 (S1612), and this process is terminated. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. Note that the release pattern set (data set corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

  The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time reduction flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1908), and this process is finished.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1909), and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the game state management process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Determine (S2003). If it is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-counter that counts the number of fluctuations of special symbols executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-counter is “0”. (S2007) If it is “0” (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter and the value of the time reduction counter, etc. This is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this process ends.

  [Special Electric Property Processing (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 45, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot 14 is all ended in the running jackpot game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 is being opened (S2202). If not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the grand prize winning opening 14, that is, the opening time of the jackpot game has elapsed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or Then, it is determined whether or not an interval time (closing time) until the closed big winning opening 14 is opened again has passed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, the big winning opening 14 is opened according to an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

  In the following step S2205, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the special winning opening 14 is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the special winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 14 in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum winning quantity (eight per 1R in this embodiment), or the time for closing the big winning opening 14 Or a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8 has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 14) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the special winning opening 14 is established (YES in S2206), the special winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is ended by closing the step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not finished (NO in S2208), the process is finished. On the other hand, when one round game is completed (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2210). . If it is not “0” (NO in S2210), the process is terminated to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2210), a jackpot ending command is set (S2211) and a jackpot ending is started (S2212) as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213), and the process ends.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the final round has ended (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 37). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot (the stop symbol is a special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or a special figure 2_a jackpot symbol 1, see FIG. 8). ) Is determined (S2301). If it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2306), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation is a big hit in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2302), and the time reduction flag is turned on (S2303). Then, “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2304), “10000” is set in the hourly time counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This highly probable base state will continue until the next jackpot is won. Since it is almost impossible to display a special symbol variation until the value of the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter value changes from “10000” to “0”, the next big hit game is started with the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. This is because it is not turned off until The probability variation counter may not be provided and only the probability variation flag may be used so that the high probability state continues until the next jackpot is won.

  In step S2308, a game state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter and the value of the time reduction counter, etc. This is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this process ends.

8). Operation of effect control microcomputer 121 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 47 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the effect RAM 124. In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is initialized. Is turned ON, but if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The effect determining random number includes an effect design determining random number for determining the effect design EZ, a variable effect pattern lottery random number for determining the variable effect pattern, and a notice effect determining random number for determining various notification effects. Etc. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game 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 game control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are sent to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (variation effects, opening effects associated with jackpot games, round effects, ending effects, etc.). The production control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 620 through the audio control board 161 or the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp through the sub drive board 162 in accordance with execution of various productions by the image control board 140. 212 is caused to emit light, or the panel movable body 55k is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, if the strobe signal is not input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 48, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), an input process (S4201) is first performed. In input processing (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4305) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to cause the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the substrate 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (panel movable body drive data) is created or output so as to drive the panel movable body 55k at timings suitable for effects such as SP reach and jackpot effects. That is, the panel movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  After the drive control process (S4203), a watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

  [10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 50, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301).

  Subsequently, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the input processing (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is stored in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Then, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

  Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the sound control process (S4304), sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 620) is created, output to the sound control board 161, time management of sound effects, and the like. As a result, sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 620. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing is completed.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). If it has been received, mode status setting processing is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received gaming state designation command is analyzed, and the mode status value is set based on the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command. The mode status value is set to “1” in the normal gaming state, set to “2” in the high-accuracy high-base state, and set to “3” in the low-accuracy time-short state. In this way, the production control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current gaming state.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or a special figure 2 fluctuation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4403). A variation effect start process described later is performed (S4404).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation stop command (a special figure 1 variable stop command or a special figure 2 variable stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405). Fluctuation effect end processing is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4413) based on a received command other than the above command (for example, processing for performing a customer waiting effect based on reception of a customer waiting command, Based on the reception of the start command, a process for performing a normal variation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes a change start command (S4501). The change start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 39), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information on the variation pattern (including the number of pseudo consecutive times) set in the selection process (see FIGS. 40 and 41), information specifying the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 refers to the value of the mode status set at the present time (S4502).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a phoenix effect selection process described later (S4503). The phoenix effect selection process (S4503) is a process for determining whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect and determining the type of the mortal bird resurrection effect when executing the phoenix stock effect. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process (S4504). Specifically, the random effect pattern random number is acquired, and one table is determined based on the analysis result of the change start command (variation pattern) from among a plurality of tables classified according to the effect content. And a variation production pattern is determined by determining the acquired variation production pattern random number using the selected table.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the effect is classified based on the presence / absence of the phoenix stock effect and the type of the revival effect of the phoenix, in addition to the number of pseudo-reams and the presence / absence of SP reach. Therefore, the variation production pattern (variation scenario) determined in the variation production pattern selection process (S4504) reflects the contents of the phoenix stock production and the phoenix revival production decided in the phoenix production selection process (S4503). Yes. If the variation production pattern is determined in this way, the variation production time, the pseudo-continuous production, the presence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence of the SP reach, the content of the SP reach, the presence of the phoenix stock production, the content of the phoenix revival production, the production Detailed contents of the fluctuating effects including the presence / absence of the button effects (SW effects), the contents of the effect button effects, the effect development configuration, and the like are determined.

  After performing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503) and the variation effect pattern selection process (S4504), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect symbol selection process (S4505) described later. Thus, after determining whether or not the execution of the phoenix stock production and the type of the phoenix revival production are determined, the production design EZ is determined by lottery. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a notice effect selection process (S4506). In the notice effect selection process (S4506), a random number for determining the notice effect is obtained and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. To do. The notice effect is selected by determining the acquired notice effect random number using the selected table. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as the chance-up notice effect and the hold change notice effect in the fluctuation are determined.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 121 produces the determined variation production pattern (variation production pattern including the presence / absence of the phoenix stock production and the production content of the phoenix revival production), the production design EZ, and the production production command for starting the notice production. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 (S4507), and this process ends. When the variation effect start command set in step S4607 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a. That is, various effects accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects shown in FIG. 13, the phoenix stock effects shown in FIG. 26, the mortal bird resurrection development effect shown in FIG. 27, the phoenix revival strong SP effect shown in FIG. 29, the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect shown in FIG. The phoenix revival jackpot effect shown in FIG. 31 is appropriately executed.

  [Phoenix Production Selection Processing] As shown in FIG. 53, in the phoenix production selection processing (S4503, stock production lottery processing), the production control microcomputer 121 first uses the phoenix stock production lottery table shown in FIG. The presence / absence of execution is determined (S4601). Specifically, the phoenix stock production random number is acquired, and one table is determined based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) from the plurality of tables classified according to the production contents. And the presence or absence of execution of a phoenix stock effect is determined by determining the acquired phoenix stock effect random number using the selected table. For example, it is assumed that a variation pattern P1 (see FIG. 11) that is a pseudo 3 big hit is determined as the variation pattern. The acquired phoenix stock production random number value is “0”. In this case, if a table in which the content of the effect in FIG. 55 indicates “pseudo three big hits” is selected and the phoenix stock effect random number is determined, it is determined that the phoenix stock effect is executed.

  As can be seen from the phoenix stock production lottery table shown in FIG. 55, in the case of pseudo 1 or normal reach, it is not determined to execute the phoenix stock production. This is to increase the rarity value (premier feeling) of the phoenix stock production so that the phoenix stock production can be executed only for the production having high winning expectation such as Pseudo 2 or Pseudo 3, SP reach. As can be seen from FIG. 55, when the production content is a pseudo 3 big hit, the phoenix stock production is easier to execute than when the production is a pseudo 2 big hit. On the other hand, when the production content is a pseudo 3 professional SP reach lose, the phoenix stock production is less likely to be executed than when the production is a pseudo 2 high school SP reach lose. In this way, the case where the phoenix stock production is executed in the pseudo 3 is set so that the winning expectation degree to the jackpot is higher (the production reliability is higher) than the case where the phoenix stock production is executed in the simulation 2. ing.

  Returning to the description of the phoenix effect selection process (S4503) shown in FIG. After step S4601, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not execution of the phoenix stock effect has been determined (S4602). If execution has not been determined (NO in S4602), the process ends. On the other hand, if execution has been determined (YES in S4602), the type of phoenix revival effect is determined using the phoenix revival effect lottery table shown in FIG. 56 (S4603), and the process ends. Specifically, the phoenix revival effect random number is acquired, and a change start command (variation pattern) and special figure stop symbol data (type of jackpot, FIG. 8) are selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the effect contents. One table is determined based on the analysis result of (see))). Then, the type of phoenix revival effect to be executed is determined by determining the acquired phoenix revival effect random number using the selected table.

  For example, it is assumed that the variation pattern P1 that is a pseudo 3 big hit is determined as the variation pattern. Furthermore, it is assumed that “11H” (see FIG. 8) indicating the probability variation jackpot has been determined as the special figure stop symbol data. The acquired value of the phoenix revival effect random number is “99”. In this case, if the table showing the “pseudo three-probability jackpot” in FIG. 56 is selected and the phoenix revival effect random number is determined, it is determined that the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed.

  Also, for example, the fluctuation pattern P1 that is a pseudo three big hit is determined as the fluctuation pattern, and the value of the acquired phoenix revival effect random number is “99”, but the special figure stop symbol data “12H” ( (See FIG. 8). In this case, if the table showing the effect content “pseudo 3 normal jackpot” in FIG. 56 is selected and the phoenix revival effect random number is determined, it is determined that the phoenix revival jackpot effect is executed.

  Here, as can be seen from the phoenix revival effect lottery table shown in FIG. 56, in the table where the effect content is a big hit, the table is divided into a probable big hit table and a normal big hit table. This is because the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect (see FIG. 30) can be selected in the table that is a probable jackpot, and the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect is not selected in the table that is a normal jackpot. That is, only when it is a probable jackpot, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed. Also, as can be seen from FIG. 56, in the table where the content of the production is lost, the phoenix revival jackpot production and the phoenix jackpot promotion production are not selected. This is because the phoenix revival jackpot production and the phoenix jackpot promotion presentation can be executed only when the jackpot is won. In FIG. 56, the distribution ratio of the phoenix revival effect is shown for each table based on the effect content, but this is merely an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  [Production Design Selection Processing] As shown in FIG. 54, in the production design selection processing (S4505, production design lottery processing), first, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the phoenix stock production ( S4701). If it is determined to be executed (YES in S4701), it is subsequently determined whether or not it is determined to execute the phoenix jackpot promotion effect (S4702). If it is determined to be executed (YES in S4702), the effect symbol EZ is determined using the effect symbol lottery table for the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect shown in FIG. 57 (S4703), and this process is terminated. Specifically, by obtaining the effect design random number and determining the obtained effect design random number using the table shown in FIG. Decide on the gold pattern to be used. In FIG. 57, the distribution ratio of each of the effect symbol patterns composed of a combination of silver symbols and gold symbols is shown, but this is only an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, it is assumed that the value of the obtained effect design random number is “0”. In this case, if the effect symbol random number is determined in FIG. 57, the effect symbol pattern Q1 including the combination of the silver symbol “111” of the doublet and the gold symbol “777” of the doublet is determined. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), as shown in FIG. 30 (D), after the silver symbol “111” of the blue eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, The gold symbol “777” of the doublet is stopped and displayed. As described above, after deciding to execute the promotion of phoenix jackpot promotion, by determining the silver symbol of the zebra eye and the gold symbol of the zebra eye, without incorporating the irrational control of rewriting the production symbol EZ, Promotion promotion can be executed.

  Returning to the description of the effect symbol selection process (S4505) shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S4702 that execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect has not been determined (NO in S4702), it is then determined whether or not it is determined to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect (S4704). If it is determined to be executed (YES in S4704), the effect symbol EZ is determined using the effect symbol lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot effect shown in FIG. 58 (S4705), and this process is terminated. Specifically, while obtaining the production symbol random number, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) and special figure stop symbol data (type of jackpot, see FIG. 8)), a table for probability variation jackpot or normal Decide which table for jackpot. Then, by determining the obtained effect design random number using the selected table, the effect design EZ of the losing manner to be temporarily stopped and the effect design EZ of the jackpot manner to be stopped (determined display) are determined. In FIG. 58, the distribution ratio of each of the effect symbol patterns composed of the combination of the loss mode and the jackpot mode is shown, but this is only an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, it is assumed that “11H” (see FIG. 8) indicating the probability variation jackpot is determined as the special figure stop symbol data, and the value of the obtained effect symbol random number is “0”. In this case, if the effect symbol random number is determined using the table for probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 58, the effect symbol pattern F1 composed of the combination of the loss mode “191” and the jackpot mode “111” is determined. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 31B, after the production symbol EZ (high school production symbol EZb) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the losing manner “191”, the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot production is performed. As shown in (D), the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode “111”. As described above, after deciding to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect, by deciding the effect pattern EZ of the losing aspect and the effect pattern EZ of the jackpot aspect, without incorporating unreasonable control of rewriting the effect symbol EZ, It is possible to execute a phoenix revival jackpot production.

  As shown in FIG. 58, the probability variation jackpot table and the normal jackpot table are divided into the following reasons. In other words, when it is a probable big hit, it is possible to determine the big win mode which is the gold symbol of the flat eye ("333" or "777"), while when it is a normal big hit, the gold symbol of the flat eye This is to prevent a certain jackpot mode from being determined. In this manner, in this embodiment, when the phoenix jackpot effect is executed, if it is a probable jackpot, the gold symbol of the doublet may be revived and displayed in a stopped state, whereas if it is a normal jackpot, only the silver symbol of the doublet is restored. And stopped. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, after the disappointment display of the effect pattern EZ in the losing manner, it may be possible to suddenly grasp the gold symbol of the doublet by the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot effect. Therefore, in this case, the player is allowed to acquire a great revival from the loss to the probable big hit, and it is possible to give a very high uplifting feeling.

  Returning to the description of the effect symbol selection process (S4505) shown in FIG. If NO is determined in step S4701, or if both S4702 and S4704 are determined NO, the process proceeds to step S4706. In this case, the effect symbol EZ is determined using another effect symbol lottery table (not shown) (S4706), and this process is terminated. In other words, the effect design random number is acquired, and the analysis of the variation start command (variation pattern) and the special diagram stop symbol data (type of jackpot, see FIG. 8) is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the effect contents. One table is determined based on the result. Then, the effect symbol EZ to be stopped (determined stop) is determined by determining the acquired effect symbol random number using the selected table.

9. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the hero character grows during the execution of the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state”. (Successful high school entrance growth success image KN4, see FIG. 24 (D-1)), or failure mode showing that the main character does not grow (High school entrance growth failure image KN5, see FIG. 24 (D-2)) It reaches the production branch time point indicating any of the above. In this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed by the phoenix stock production, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), even if the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is shown at the production branch point, FIG. 27 (B) As shown, phoenix stock images ST may be used. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27D, a high school entrance and growth success image KN4 is shown. Then, as shown in FIG. 27E, the production state is switched from the “childhood state” to the “high school state”, and the pseudo-continuous production is executed, so that the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot increases. In this way, by using the phoenix stock image ST, the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is changed to the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) to give a novel uplifting feeling to raise the winning expectation degree. Is possible.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, if a failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) indicating that the hero character does not grow is displayed, a predetermined display object The numbers (characters and characters of the production symbol EZ) are not increased, and the player is discouraged. However, after that, as shown in FIG. 27B, based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed, as shown in FIG. When the enrollment growth success image KN4) is displayed, the display object is enlarged as shown in FIG. Thus, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to provide a novel interest that increases the expectation of winning by expanding the display object (numbers and characters of the production symbol EZ) by the resurrection.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29C, an image (high school mission challenge image) showing execution of the weak SP reach at the stage of branching to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach. If Mb1) is indicated, the player is discouraged. However, in this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. 29D, the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed as shown in FIG. An image showing the execution of SP reach (high school facing image Tb1) may be shown. In this way, it is possible to give the player a novel and exhilarating feeling that the strong SP reach, which is an advantageous SP reach, can be acquired through the revival by using the phoenix stock image ST.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) indicating that the hero character grows during execution of the growth SP development effect in the “childhood state”, or the hero character is The stage of production branching indicating any of the failure modes (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) indicating not growing is reached. If the high school admission growth success image KN4 (execution mode) is shown as shown in FIG. 24 (D-1) at the stage of this production branch, the pseudo-continuous production is executed as shown in FIG. 24 (E). The On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (D-2), if the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 (non-execution mode) is shown, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), even if the pseudo-continuous effect non-execution mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is shown, the phoenix stock image ST is not shown in FIG. 27 (B). Based on the display, as shown in FIG. 27D, the execution mode of the pseudo-continuous production (high school entrance and growth success image KN4) is shown. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 27E, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel interest that uses the phoenix stock image ST to acquire the execution of the pseudo-ream effect by the resurrection.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after the SP reach, the effect branch time point indicating either the dismissive aspect that is not a double eye or the big hit aspect that is a double eye in the effect design EZ is reached. At this time, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), even if the losing aspect (“191”) of the high school effect design EZb is once shown in FIG. 31 (C). As shown, based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed, the jackpot mode (“111”) of the high school performance symbol EZb is shown. In this way, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to give an exhilaration feeling due to a novel resurrection winning that changes the high school effect design EZb from the loss mode to the jackpot mode.

  Here, as described above, when performing the resurgence winning using the phoenix stock image ST to change the production symbol EZ from the loss mode to the jackpot mode, the phoenix is temporarily executed after performing the production symbol selection process (S4505). When the effect selection process (S4503) is executed (see FIG. 52), there are the following problems. For example, if the execution of the immortal bird stock production and the execution of the mortal bird revival jackpot production are decided after the display manner of the production design EZ is decided in the jackpot manner, the lost manner is shown before the production design EZ is shown in the jackpot manner. Rewriting process is required separately. When this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display mode of the effect design EZ. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, after performing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503), the effect symbol selection process (S4505) is executed. Thus, only when the execution of the phoenix stock production and the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot production are determined, the loss pattern of the production symbol EZ shown in the mortal bird revival jackpot production and the jackpot mode of the subsequent production symbol EZ are shown in FIG. It can be determined using the effect symbol lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot effect shown (see step S4705 in FIG. 54). Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable incorporation of rewrite processing.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the SP reach, after the player grasps the winning of the jackpot due to the battle victory or the success of the mission, either the gold pattern of Zoro eyes or the silver design of Zoro eyes Reach the production branch point shown. At this time, if a phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), even if a silver symbol of a zodiac that cannot be identified as a probability big hit or a normal big hit is shown, As shown in (C), based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), a gold symbol that can be recognized as a probable big hit is shown. Thus, it is possible to give the player a novel uplifting feeling that an advantageous jackpot type can be acquired by reviving using the phoenix stock image ST.

Here, as described above, when performing the revival promotion to change the silver symbol of the zodiac to the gold symbol of the zodiac using the phoenix stock image ST, temporarily after performing the effect symbol selection process (S4505) When the phoenix effect selection process (S4503) is executed (see FIG. 52), there are the following problems. For example, if the execution form of the phoenix stock production and the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion production are decided after the display form of the production design EZ is determined by the gold design of the flat eye, before the production design EZ is shown by the gold design of the flat eye In addition, a rewriting process is required separately to show the silver pattern of the doublet. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display pattern of the effect design EZ. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, after performing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503), the effect symbol selection process (S4505) is executed. Thus, only when the execution of the phoenix stock production and the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion production are decided, the silver symbol of the zebra eye and the gold design of the zebra doll are displayed as an effect symbol lottery table for the promotion of the phoenix jackpot promotion shown in FIG. (See step S4703 in FIG. 54). Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable incorporation of rewrite processing.
10. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably. 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, the phoenix stock image ST showing the phoenix is displayed (stocked) by the phoenix stock production. However, the stock image to be stocked is not limited to the phoenix stock image ST, and may be a stock image showing other things such as characters and items, and can be changed as appropriate. In the above embodiment, the maximum number of stock images is one. However, two or more stock images may be displayed. That is, the phoenix stock production (stock production) may be executed a plurality of times during one fluctuation production, or may be executed at any timing before or after reach.

  In the above embodiment, the stock image is always hidden (used) by the end of one variation effect. However, the stock image may be hidden by the next variation effect. good. Specifically, as a so-called look-ahead effect, the disadvantageous aspect is changed to the advantageous aspect based on the fact that the stock image is displayed before the fluctuation and the stock image is not displayed at the time of the fluctuation. You may make it do. In the pre-reading effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a start winning command from the game control microcomputer 101 when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and the start winning command It is an effect that is executed before starting a change effect related to the change based on the analysis result.

  Moreover, in the said form, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the disadvantageous mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5, failure mode) shown by the growth SP development effect (specific effect) is an advantageous mode (high school entrance growth) Success image KN4, success mode). Moreover, the disadvantageous mode (high school mission challenge image Mb1) indicating execution of weak SP reach was changed to an advantageous mode (high school facing image Tb1) indicating execution of strong SP reach. Moreover, the disadvantageous aspect (losing aspect) of the production | presentation symbol EZ which suggests a loss was changed into the advantageous aspect (big-hitting aspect) of the production | presentation symbol EZ which suggests a jackpot. In addition, the disadvantageous aspect of the design symbol EZ that cannot be determined whether it is a probable big hit or the normal big hit (the silver symbol of the Zolo eye), the advantageous mode of the effect symbol EZ that can be known that it is the probable big hit (the gold symbol of the Zolo eye) Changed to However, what changes the disadvantageous mode to the advantageous mode based on the non-display of the stock image is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, after showing an unfavorable aspect suggesting that a predetermined notice effect (holding change effect, cut-in notice effect, step-up notice effect, effect of changing the color of the background image or the effect image, etc.) is not executed, An advantageous mode that suggests that the above notice effect is executed may be shown based on hiding the stock image. In addition, for example, after showing a disadvantage that suggests that the production movable body (the board movable body 55k provided on the gaming board 1 side, the frame movable body provided on the gaming machine frame 2 side) is not moved, You may make it show the advantageous aspect which suggests moving an effect movable body based on hiding an image. In addition, for example, at the time of production branching whether or not to develop into SP reach, after showing an unfavorable aspect indicating that it does not develop into SP reach, it is developed into SP reach based on hiding the stock image It is also possible to show an advantageous mode showing Also, for example, at the stage of production branching whether or not to develop from weak SP reach to strong SP reach, after showing a disadvantage aspect indicating that it does not develop to strong SP reach, based on the non-display of the stock image, You may make it show the advantageous aspect which shows developing to a strong SP reach.

  In addition, for example, after showing a disadvantageous aspect in which predetermined specific information (for example, base, rate of departure, set values from “1” to “6” set in the pachinko gaming machine PY1) cannot be grasped, the stock image is not displayed. On the basis of this, an advantageous mode in which the specific information can be grasped may be shown. In addition, for example, after showing an unfavorable aspect in which the current gaming state (for example, a high probability state) cannot be grasped, an advantageous aspect in which the current gaming state can be grasped based on hiding the stock image is shown. Anyway. In addition, an advantageous aspect and an unfavorable aspect are not restricted to an image, The sound aspect (sound) by the speaker 620 or the light emission aspect by the light emission means (the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54) may be sufficient.

  Further, in the above form, the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed regardless of the player's intention. However, it may be possible to determine whether or not to hide the phoenix stock image ST based on the player's intention (operation on the input unit (effect button) 40k or select button 42k).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the specific effect of changing the failure mode (high school entrance growth success image KN5) to the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST is It was a production. However, the specific effect is not limited to the phoenix revival development effect, and can be appropriately changed as long as it indicates a success mode or a failure mode for a specific task (mission). Moreover, in the said form, if the success mode was shown, it was suggested that a winning expectation degree will become high by changing a pseudo | simulation rendition effect and a production state, but predetermined specific information (irrelevant to a winning expectation degree) ( For example, the base, the exit rate, and the set values from “1” to “6” set in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be indicated. Further, in the above form, the success mode is the high school entrance growth success image KN4 indicating that the hero character is growing, and the failure mode is the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 indicating that the hero character is not growing. Is not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, in the said form, a high school weak SP reach (1st high expectation degree production) in the production branch time (refer FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2)) which branches to a strong SP reach or a weak SP reach. High school mission challenge image Mb1 (first high expectation mode) or high school face-to-face image Tb1 (second high expectation mode) indicating execution of high school strong SP reach (second high expectation effect) is shown. However, the first high expectation aspect and the second high expectation aspect are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the execution mode that suggests the execution of the pseudo-series effect is the high school entrance growth success image KN4 or the professional promotion growth success image KN9 that indicates that the hero character grows, and the non-execution that indicates the non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is indicated. The execution mode was a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or a professional promotion growth failure image KN10 indicating that the main character does not grow. However, the execution mode and the non-execution mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution mode may be a special performance symbol (chance eye, pseudo-dedicated symbol) that is displayed only when the pseudo-continuous performance is executed, and the non-execution mode cannot be discriminated like “?” Or “x”. It is good also as a display mode.

  Moreover, in the said form, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the disadvantageous aspect (silver pattern of a lozenge, a loss aspect) of the effect design EZ, It was changed to jackpot mode. However, the display mode (disadvantage mode and advantageous mode) of the effect design EZ to be changed based on the non-display of the stock image is not limited to those described above, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the reach aspect of the effect symbol EZ is displayed based on the fact that the stock image is not displayed after the divergence of the effect symbol EZ (disadvantage) is shown at the effect branching point of whether or not to form the reach feature. (Advantageous mode) may be shown.

  Moreover, in the said form, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the dismissal aspect (refer FIG. 31 (B)) of the effect design EZ which is not a flat eye is made into the jackpot aspect (FIG. 31B) of the effect design EZ which is a flat eye. 31 (D)). However, the loss mode and the big hit mode (hit mode) are not limited to the display mode as to whether or not the effect design EZ is a flat eye, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the loss mode and the big hit mode (win mode) may be used as a display mode for determining whether or not a special effect symbol is displayed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, based on the non-display of the phoenix stock image ST, the silver symbol (first hit mode, “111” “222” “444” “555” “666” “888” “999” )) Was changed to a gold symbol (second hit mode, “333”, “777”) that suggests a win type that is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 30). However, the first hit mode and the second hit mode are not limited to the silver pattern of the double eye and the gold pattern of the double eye, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the first hit mode may be a flat design effect EZ without an effect image, and the second hit mode may be a flat design effect EZ with an effect image.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol lottery does not win a small bonus, and the special game is a small bonus game (the total opening time of the big prize opening is a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less). ) Was a pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the special symbol lottery, a small win may be won, and a small win game may be executed. In this case, after showing an unfavorable aspect suggesting that the winning symbol EZ is not won in the small win, the winning symbol EZ is won based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed. An advantageous mode (small hit mode) suggesting this may be shown. Further, in this case, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through a specific area, it may be configured as a type 1 type 2 mixer in which the type 2 big win is won and the big win game is executed.

  In addition, for example, after showing the first hit mode that suggests that the number of rounds (number of balls) in the jackpot game is small in the production symbol EZ, the production symbol EZ is based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST. The second hit mode may be shown which suggests that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is large (the number of balls appearing) is large. In addition, for example, when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening passes a specific area, it is configured as a V probability machine that can shift to a high probability state. Then, after showing the first hit mode in which it is impossible to grasp whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific area in the production symbol EZ, in the production symbol EZ, based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed. You may make it show the 2nd hit aspect which suggests that a game ball can pass a specific area | region. Moreover, after configuring as a type 1 type 2 mixing machine as described above, after showing the first hit mode (first small hit mode) in which it is impossible to grasp whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific area in the production symbol EZ In addition, based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed, the second winning mode (second small hitting mode) suggesting that the game ball can pass through the specific area in the effect design EZ may be shown. good.

  Also, in the above form, as the production state, “childhood state” reminiscent of the hero character's childhood, “high school state” reminiscent of the hero character's high school age, and “professional state” reminiscent of the hero character's professional era Was established. However, there may be only two effects or four or more effects. In addition, the production state is not limited to the production state reminiscent of a certain era of the hero character, but the production idea (production image) in which the player is different among the fluctuation production executed based on one special symbol lottery. ) Can be appropriately changed. For example, an effect state that evokes wolf, an effect state that evokes soccer, and an effect state that evokes baseball may be provided. In this case, the player can be changed to a production state reminiscent of a wolf, a production state reminiscent of soccer, and a production state reminiscent of baseball. It is possible to enjoy the production consisting of

  Further, in the above-described form, the production state is changed from “childhood state” to “high school state” to “professional state”. However, the production state may be suddenly changed from the “childhood state” to the “professional state” without going through the “high school state”.

  In the above-described form, as shown in FIG. 13, the production state (“childhood state”, “high school state”, “professional state”) and the production mode (“natural background image Ha and childhood production design EZa” during the fluctuation production are produced. ”,“ City background image Hb and high school effect design EZb ”,“ Space background image Hc and professional performance design EZc ”), character notice effect (“ child character notice effect ”,“ high school character notice effect ”, (Professional character notice production for professional use)), reach form, growth SP development production, SP reach ("child SP reach", "high school SP reach", "professional SP reach") all in one-to-one relationship ) However, it is not necessary to have a one-to-one relationship between the production state, the production mode during the fluctuation production, the character notice production, the reach mode, the growth SP development production, and the SP reach, any two of these, Alternatively, any three, any four, or any five may be related one-to-one.

  Therefore, for example, only the number of pseudo-continuations and the type of SP reach may be related one-to-one. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel interest that the type of SP reach can be estimated by the number of pseudo-continuations. Further, only the pseudo-continuous number and the notice effect (for example, the character notice effect, the step notice effect, the hold change notice effect, the cut notice effect, etc.) may be associated one-on-one. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel interest that the notice effect that can be seen differs according to the number of pseudo-continuations. Further, only the number of pseudo-continuations and the effect mode during the change effect may be associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. In this case, each time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the effect mode during the changing effect is always changed, so that it is possible for the player to easily understand how many times the pseudo-continuous effect is now. Further, only one type of notice effect and one type of SP reach may be associated with each other. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel interest that the type of SP reach can be estimated just by looking at the notice effect. Further, the reach mode and the SP reach type may be related one-to-one. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel interest that the type of SP reach can be estimated when the reach mode is viewed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, each time the effect state is switched, the number and character of the effect symbol EZ, the character of the special growth effect, the enemy character and character of the character notice effect, the reach mode, the character of the growth SP development effect, the character of the SP reach The predetermined display object such as “” was enlarged. However, the display object to be enlarged is not limited to the above-described one, and may be a part of the background image (building or the like), an item, or the like, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, every time the effect state is switched, a predetermined display object (number and character of effect symbol EZ, character of special growth effect, enemy character and character of character notice effect, reach form, character of growth SP development effect) , SP reach character). However, it is not always necessary to enlarge the display object every time the effect state is switched, and can be appropriately changed if the display object is deformed according to a certain rule. For example, each time the effect state is switched, the display object increases, the display object becomes round, the display object breaks, or the display object extends in one direction.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the failure mode (high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20E-2) or the special growth effect (special growth effect in the “childhood state” or special growth effect in the “high school state”) or If the professional special growth failure image TS8) shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) is shown, the production state does not change after that. However, even after a failure mode is shown in the special growth effect, an effect such as the development of the phoenix revival development shown in FIG. 27 (B) → FIG. 27 (C) → FIG. The production state may be changed as a revival by executing (production).

  Moreover, in the said form, it was made to relate 1-to-1 with the number of pseudo | simulation continuations and the kind of effect state. However, the number of pseudo-continuations and the type of effect state may be related in a one-to-multiple manner. Or you may make it relate the number of pseudo | simulation continuations and the kind of effect state in multiple one-to-one. Therefore, for example, the pseudo 1 or the pseudo 2 may be set as the “childhood state”, the pseudo 3 may be set as the “high school state”, and the pseudo 4 may be set as the “professional state”.

  Further, in the above-mentioned form, there were a child weak SP reach and a child strong SP reach as the child SP reach. However, there may be only one kind of child SP reach, or three or more kinds. High school SP reach included high school weak SP reach and high school strong SP reach. However, there may be only one type of high school SP reach, or three or more types. Moreover, there were a professional weak SP reach and a professional strong SP reach as the professional SP reach. However, only one type of professional SP reach may be used, or three or more types may be used.

  Further, in the above-described form, the child's effect design symbol EZa, the high school effect design symbol EZb, and the professional effect design symbol EZc are not colored to suggest the winning expectation degree to the jackpot. However, you may give the color which suggests the winning expectation degree to the jackpot to the childhood design EZa, the high school design EZb, and the professional design EZc. For example, “blue” may be applied to the childhood effect design EZa, “green” may be applied to the high school performance design EZb, and “red” may be applied to the professional performance design EZc. In this way, it is possible for the player to more easily grasp that the winning expectation level increases when the effect symbol EZ changes due to the effect state switching. It should be noted that the colors applied to the childhood effect design EZa, the high school performance design EZb, and the professional performance design EZc may be part or all of the effect design EZ.

  In the above-described embodiment, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the cosmic background image Hc are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. However, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc may be provided with a color that suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. For example, “blue” may be applied to the natural background image Ha, “green” may be applied to the city background image Hb, and “red” may be applied to the space background image Hc. In this way, when the background image changes due to the switching of the effect state, it is possible for the player to more easily understand that the winning expectation level increases. Note that the colors applied to the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the cosmic background image Hc may be a part or the whole of the background image.

  Further, in the above embodiment, every time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the change effect, the effect mode in the change effect is switched (the child effect design symbol EZa reminiscent of the hero character's childhood and the natural background image Ha are displayed. Production mode ⇒ Production mode displaying high school design pattern EZb and city background image Hb reminiscent of the hero character high school ⇒ Production mode displaying professional production pattern EZc and space background image Hc reminiscent of the protagonist character professional era ). However, every time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the changing effect, the effect symbol (children effect symbol EZa⇒high school effect symbol EZb⇒professional effect symbol EZc) or background image (natural background image Ha⇒city background image Hb⇒ Any one of the space background images Hc) may be switched. In addition, each time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the variable effect, the color of the effect symbol may be switched (for example, “blue” → “green” → “red”).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo-reams and the type of SP reach (child SP reach, high school SP reach, professional SP reach) are related on a one-to-one basis. However, it is not necessary to have a one-to-one relationship between the number of pseudo-continuations and the type of SP reach. For example, in the case of pseudo 1, one of child SP reach, high school SP reach, and professional SP reach is executed. In the case of pseudo 2, high school SP reach or pro SP reach is executed. Only the professional SP reach may be executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent an SP reach having a low winning expectation level, such as a child SP reach, from being executed in spite of a high winning expectation level as in Pseudo-3.

  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 a so-called 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 addition, there may be a plurality (for example, two) of big winning mouths (large winning devices). In this case, the first grand prize opening, the first big prize opening sensor capable of detecting the game ball won in the first grand prize opening, the second big prize opening, and the game won in the second big prize opening. The gaming machine is provided with a second grand prize winning sensor capable of detecting a ball.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but one random number May be determined based on the random number to determine whether or not it is a big hit, the type of win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was comprised as a pachinko game machine controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) on the condition that the special symbol which shows that was won and it was stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (cylinder gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

  In addition, the variation patterns and types of effects described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate. The distribution ratios of the various tables are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, any type of slot machine may be used. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state where a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to a special game state. Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition for the special gaming state is that each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus or regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as a reel display result. In addition, the control conditions for the special gaming state on ART machines and AT machines are determined by, for example, winning the ART or AT activation timing by winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then digesting the prescribed number of games. is there.

  In this specification, “establishment of the predetermined judgment condition” means that, in the above-described form, there is a special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold), and the special symbol is not being displayed and the special game. This means that (a jackpot game or a jackpot game) is not being executed (determined as NO in step S1401 or S1407).

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

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means includes
Stock production (phoenix stock production) capable of displaying a predetermined stock image (phoenix stock image ST) can be executed,
It is possible to show a certain disadvantageous aspect or an advantageous aspect that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous aspect at a certain production branching point,
It is possible to show the advantageous mode based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous mode is shown at the stage of the production branch (FIGS. 27, 29, and 30). , See FIG. 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a disadvantageous aspect or an advantageous aspect is indicated at a predetermined effect branch point. In this case, if the stock image is displayed by the stock effect, even if the disadvantage mode is once shown at the time of the effect branch, the advantageous mode is shown based on the fact that the stock image is not displayed after that. In this way, it is possible to provide interest by a novel revival that can be changed from a disadvantageous mode to an advantageous mode by using a stock image.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The production control means includes
The production branch point (the production branch point indicating either the success mode indicating that the hero character is growing or the failure mode indicating that the hero character is not growing, FIG. 24 (D-1) (D-2) or FIG. (D-1) (see D-2)) indicates the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) or failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10). Specific production (growth SP development production) can be executed,
When showing the success mode by the specific effect, it can be suggested that the winning expectation level is high, whereas when showing the failure mode by the specific effect, it can be suggested that the win expectation level is not high. (See FIGS. 24 and 25),
After the failure mode is shown at the stage of production branching, the success mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIG. 27). It is a gaming machine to play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the failure mode or the success mode is indicated at the stage of branching in the specific stage. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the failure mode is shown once at the stage of production branching, the success mode is shown based on the subsequent non-display of the stock image. In this way, it is possible to use the stock image to change from the failure mode to the success mode and give a novel uplifting feeling to increase the winning expectation.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
The production control means includes
In the case where the success mode is indicated by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the winning expectation level is increased by enlarging a predetermined display item (the effect symbol EZ, the main character, etc.) (FIG. 24E). FIG. 25 (E)), in the case of showing the failure mode by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the winning expectation does not increase by not enlarging the display object.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the failure mode is indicated by the specific effect, the player is discouraged without increasing the display size. However, based on the subsequent disappearance of the stock image, the success mode is shown and the display object becomes larger. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel interest by using the stock image and enlarging the display object by revival to increase the winning expectation degree.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The production control means includes
Predetermined first high expectation degree direction (high school weak SP reach) suggesting that the winning expectation level is higher than normal reach, or second high expectation level indicating that the winning expectation degree is higher than the first high expectation degree effect Degree direction (high school strong SP reach) is possible,
The execution of the first high expectation degree effect is shown at the effect branching time point (the effect branching time point branching to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach, the time point shown in FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2)). It is possible to indicate a first high expectation aspect (high school mission challenge image Mb1) or a second high expectation aspect (high school facing image Tb1) indicating execution of the second high expectation degree effect,
After the first high expectation aspect is shown at the stage of the production branch, the second high expectation aspect can be indicated based on hiding the displayed stock image (FIG. 29). This is a gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the first high expectation mode is shown at the stage of the production branch, it means that the first high expectation production having the lower winning expectation is performed, and the player Will be discouraged. However, in this case, if the stock image is displayed, the second high expectation mode indicating the execution of the second high expectation degree effect with the higher winning expectation degree is displayed based on the stock image not being displayed. . In this way, it is possible to give the player a novel uplifting feeling that the second high expectation effect can be obtained by reviving using the stock image.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect with a change display of the effect symbol (EZ),
The production branch time point (the production branch time point indicating either the success mode indicating that the hero character is growing or the failure mode indicating that the hero character is not growing, FIG. 24 (D-1) (D-2), FIG. (D-1) (see D-2)) suggesting execution of the pseudo-continuous production (high school entrance growth success image KN4, professional promotion growth success image KN9) or non-execution of the pseudo-continuous production Non-execution mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5, professional promotion growth failure image KN10) can be shown,
After the non-execution mode is shown at the stage of production branching, the execution mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIG. 27). This is a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, an execution mode that suggests execution of a pseudo-continuous effect or a non-execution mode that suggests non-execution of a pseudo-continuous effect is shown at the stage of effect branching. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the non-execution mode is shown once at the stage of production branching, the execution mode is shown based on the subsequent non-display of the stock image. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel interest that uses the stock image to acquire the execution of the pseudo-continuous production by the resurrection.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-106719, when the displayed stock image is not displayed (used), the expected development effect that makes the player expect whether or not the effect will develop. Or a winning notification effect indicating that it is a big hit. However, when a stock image is used, it has already been a common impression as an effect to execute a development expected effect or a winning notification effect. That is, there is room for improvement in the production when using the stock image in order to provide a novel interest. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means A1 to A5 is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-106719. It is possible to show an advantageous aspect based on hiding the displayed stock image after a disadvantageous aspect is shown at the stage of production branching. It is different in point. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a novel interest (provides operational effects).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a fluctuating effect in which the effect symbol (EZ) is stopped and displayed via a fluctuating display.
Stock production (phoenix stock production) capable of displaying a predetermined stock image (phoenix stock image ST) can be executed,
As a display aspect of the effect design at a predetermined effect branch point, it is possible to show a predetermined disadvantage aspect or an advantageous aspect advantageous to the player over the disadvantage aspect,
It is possible to show the advantageous mode based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous mode is shown at the stage of the production branch (see FIGS. 30 and 31). Is a gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a disadvantageous aspect or an advantageous aspect is displayed as the display pattern of the effect symbol at a predetermined effect branch point. In this case, if the stock image is displayed by the stock effect, even if the disadvantage pattern of the effect symbol is shown once at the effect branching point, the advantage of the effect symbol is based on the fact that the stock image is subsequently hidden. Is shown. In this way, it is possible to provide interest by a novel revival that can change the effect design from the disadvantageous mode to the advantageous mode by using the stock image.

The invention according to means B2
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
Winning determination processing based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition (special figure hold, special symbol fluctuation display is not being performed, and special game is not being executed) (big hit determination of steps S1402 and S1408) Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing processing)
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the hit determination process, the effect branching time point (the effect branching time point indicating either the loss mode that is not flat in the effect symbol EZ or the big hit mode that is doublet, FIG. 17 (C-1) or FIG. (See (C-2)), as the display pattern of the effect design, it is possible to show a winning aspect (big hit aspect) suggesting that it is a lost aspect or winning that suggests being lost,
It is possible to show the hit mode based on hiding the displayed stock image after the lost mode is shown at the stage of production branching (see FIG. 31). It is a gaming machine to play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, at the time of production branching, the loss mode or the hit mode of the production symbol is shown. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the loss pattern of the effect symbol is shown once at the effect branching point, the effect of the effect symbol is indicated based on the fact that the stock image is subsequently hidden. . In this way, using the stock image, it is possible to give an exhilaration feeling due to a novel resurgence win that changes the production pattern from the lost mode to the winning mode.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in means B2,
The production control means includes
After performing the stock effect lottery process (the phoenix effect selection process in step S4503) for determining whether or not to execute the stock effect by lottery, the effect symbol lottery process (the effect of step S4505) for determining the display mode of the effect symbol by lottery Execute the symbol selection process)
When it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination process (see FIG. 10A) and execution of the stock effect is determined by the stock effect lottery process (see FIG. 55), the effect symbol lottery process is performed. It is possible to determine the loss mode of the effect symbol shown at the time of the effect branch and the hit mode of the effect symbol shown based on the non-display of the stock image (for mortal revival big hit shown in FIG. 58) It is possible to determine a lose mode and a jackpot mode using an effect symbol lottery table).

  If the stock effect lottery process is executed after the effect symbol lottery process is executed, there are the following problems. For example, if the execution of the stock effect is determined after the display mode of the effect symbol is determined in the winning mode, a rewriting process for indicating the lost mode is separately required before the effect symbol is displayed in the winning mode. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display pattern of the effect design. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the stock effect lottery process is executed, the effect symbol lottery process is executed. As a result, only when the execution of the stock effect is determined, it is possible to determine the loss pattern of the effect symbol shown at the effect branching time and the subsequent effect symbol hitting mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable incorporation of rewrite processing.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
When the winning (big hit) is determined by the predetermined hit determination process (the jackpot determination process in steps S1402 and S1408), the hits among a plurality of hits (probability big hit and normal big hit, see Fig. 8) having different advantages for the player The game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of determining the type is provided,
The production control means includes
When it is a win by the hit determination process, it is possible to show the effect design in a hit mode (a jackpot mode) suggesting that it is the hit,
A predetermined first hit mode (Zero eyes) as a hit mode of the effect symbol at the effect branch time point (the effect branch point indicating either the gold symbol of the double eye or the silver symbol of the double eye, see FIG. 30B). Silver pattern), or a second winning aspect (gold pattern of Zoro eyes) suggesting that the winning type is more advantageous to the player than the first winning aspect,
After the first hit mode is shown at the stage of production branching, it is possible to show the second hit mode based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIG. 30). It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the effect symbol is shown in a winning manner, it is a winning, and it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement by winning. Here, even if the first hit mode is shown as the hit mode, if the stock image is displayed, it is suggested that it is an advantageous hit type based on the fact that the stock image is not displayed after that. A second hit mode is shown. In this way, it is possible to give the player a novel uplifting feeling that an advantageous hit type can be acquired by the resurrection using the stock image.

The invention according to means B5 is
In the gaming machine described in means B4,
The production control means includes
After performing the stock effect lottery process (the phoenix effect selection process in step S4503) for determining whether or not to execute the stock effect by lottery, the effect symbol lottery process (the effect of step S4505) for determining the display mode of the effect symbol by lottery Execute the symbol selection process)
It is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination process (see FIG. 10A), and the winning type is a second winning (probable large winning) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined first winning (normally winning). When it is determined that there is (see FIG. 8) and execution of the stock effect is determined by the stock effect lottery process (see FIG. 55), the effect symbol shown at the time of the effect branching by the effect symbol lottery process. The first hit mode and the second hit mode of the effect symbol shown based on the non-display of the stock image can be determined (the effect symbol lottery table for the mortal bird jackpot promotion effect shown in FIG. 57) It can be used to determine a silver symbol of a doublet and a gold symbol of a doublet).

  If the stock effect lottery process is executed after the effect symbol lottery process is executed, there are the following problems. For example, if the execution of the stock effect is determined after the display pattern of the effect symbol is determined in the second hit mode, a rewriting process for indicating the first hit mode is separately performed before the effect symbol is displayed in the second hit mode. I need it. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display pattern of the effect design. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the stock effect lottery process is executed, the effect symbol lottery process is executed. Thus, only when the execution of the stock effect is determined, the first winning aspect of the effect symbol shown at the effect branching time and the second winning aspect of the subsequent effect symbol can be determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable incorporation of rewrite processing.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-106719, when the displayed stock image is not displayed (used), the expected development effect that makes the player expect whether or not the effect will develop. Or a winning notification effect indicating that it is a big hit. However, when a stock image is used, it has already been a common impression as an effect to execute a development expected effect or a winning notification effect. That is, there is room for improvement in the production when using the stock image in order to provide a novel interest. Therefore, in the invention according to the above-described means B1 to B5, with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-106719, the effect control means has a predetermined disadvantage as a display pattern of the effect symbols at a predetermined effect branching point Alternatively, it is possible to show an advantageous aspect that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous aspect, and the advantageous aspect is based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous aspect is shown at the stage of the production branch. Is different in that it can be shown. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a novel interest (provides operational effects).

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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means includes
Stock production that can display a predetermined stock image can be executed,
It is possible to show a certain disadvantageous aspect or an advantageous aspect that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous aspect at a certain production branching point,
A gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous mode is shown at the stage of the production branch. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a specific effect indicating a success mode or a failure mode at the time of the effect branch,
When showing the success mode by the specific effect, it can be suggested that the winning expectation level is high, whereas when showing the failure mode by the specific effect, it can be suggested that the win expectation level is not high. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that, after the failure mode is shown at the stage of production branching, the success mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The production control means includes
In the case where the success mode is indicated by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the expected expectation is increased by enlarging a predetermined display item, while in the case where the failure mode is indicated by the specific effect, the display item is indicated. It is possible to suggest that winning expectation does not increase by not increasing the game size. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a predetermined first high expectation effect that suggests that the winning expectation is higher than normal reach, or a second high expectation effect that suggests that the win expectation is higher than the first high expectation effect. Yes,
It is possible to indicate a first high expectation mode indicating execution of the first high expectation level effect or a second high expectation mode indicating execution of the second high expectation level effect at the stage of the effect branching,
After the first high expectation aspect is shown at the stage of the production branch, the second high expectation aspect can be indicated based on hiding the displayed stock image. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous production with a variation display of the production symbol,
It is possible to indicate an execution mode that suggests execution of the pseudo-continuous production at the stage of the production branch or a non-execution mode that suggests non-execution of the pseudo-continuous production,
A gaming machine characterized in that, after the non-execution mode is shown at the stage of the production branch, the execution mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image.