JP2019205720A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to enhancement of game interest.SOLUTION: Performance symbols that are variably displayed in a variation performance include a left performance symbol EZ1 (first performance symbol), a middle performance symbol EZ2 (second performance symbol), and a right performance symbol EZ3 (third performance symbol). The middle performance symbol EZ2 includes a role symbol (special performance symbol, for example, normal button symbol EZh) different from a numeric symbol (normal performance symbol) that forms the final stop mode in the variation performance. A Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a ready-to-win abetting performance to abet whether a ready-to-win is achieved using the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 after causing the role symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation performance. The role symbol suggests a performance to be executed after the ready-to-win is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is made based on winning in a winning opening such as a starting port. The result of this determination is indicated by a variation effect. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in the variation effect, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are first stopped, and when these effect symbols are displayed with the same symbol, the reach effect is performed. There is described a pachinko gaming machine that notifies the result of the determination by finally stopping and displaying the three effect symbols of left, middle, and right with a double eye or reach lose eye.

JP 2017-185382 A

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

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that is displayed in a stop mode in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and then informed in a stop mode to notify the result of the determination,
In the plurality of performance symbols,
A first effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in a specific display area;
There are a second effect symbol and a third effect symbol that are stopped and displayed in a display area different from the specific display area,
The first effect design includes a special effect design different from a normal effect design that forms a final stop mode in the variation effect,
The production execution means can execute a reach production effect that uses the second production symbol and the third production symbol to reach a reach after the special production design is stopped and displayed in the variation production. And
The special effect symbol is a game machine characterized by a symbol suggesting an effect to be executed after reach establishment.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a typical fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of production | presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a jackpot game control table according to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation flow of the change effect corresponding to the special figure change pattern which concerns on the characteristic part of pachinko game machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect design. It is a table | surface which shows the kind and role of a medium effect design. It is a medium production | presentation symbol selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of a middle symbol stop turning effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation after the middle symbol stop production effect fails. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reach production effect of the pattern 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of a middle symbol stop whispering effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reach production effect of the pattern 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the symbol promotion promotion effect before reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the symbol promotion promotion effect during reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a battle reach first strike. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal battle reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a fall fall effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the winning effect after avoidance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 2 lottery”) It is also an opportunity for variable display in FIG. When a game ball wins the second start port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

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

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

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

  Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second grand prize-winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second grand prize-winning port 15 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

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

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

  When the sorting solenoid 16s is not energized, the sorting member 16k is in a first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16 and the sorting member 16k covers the specific region 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize port sensor 15a. , Passing through the non-specific region 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

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

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

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

  Note that only one of the first grand prize-winning device 14D and the second grand prize-winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large winning devices having no specific area or sorting device such as the first large winning device 14D are provided according to game play.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing special drawing lottery and the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure hold storage unit 105 described later as a special figure hold. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first starting port 11 (referred to as a winning ball) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105a in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 1 storage unit. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number) Has an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be “none”. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (lowers), and when the drive source of the below-table movable device 56 is driven, the below-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 moves down the on-board movable body 55k (the on-board movable body 55k in the production state (production position) shown in FIG. 5B) or the up-downboard movable body 56k (FIG. The image display device 50 is difficult to visually recognize because it is covered by the lower panel movable body 56k) in the effect state (effect position) shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a common figure-related random number when the usual figure start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable drawing of a common drawing, and an auxiliary game). The common figure related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random number.

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

3-1-2. Universal Map Variation Pattern Determination The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining the variable pattern variation pattern (common diagram variation pattern) according to the universal diagram variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. is there. The normal map variation pattern is identification information relating to a predetermined matter related to variable display of a general map such as a normal map change time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time-short ordinary figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in a non-temporal state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (in a short-time state). There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the common figure variation pattern determination table for each gaming state.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chews 12D is different between the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short open auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.0 seconds)). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric Chu 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state.

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

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

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

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

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

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of special symbol random numbers (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot It is a judgment. Each jackpot symbol type is associated with a jackpot component composed of jackpot content, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2). Is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) in which is performed. That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B. The jackpot symbol C can be set to 100% for the jackpot symbol type allocation rate by the jackpot symbol type determination. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second starting port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

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

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-short-time state (non-time-short reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time-short state (short-time reach determination table). The reach determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “with reach (generate reach)” and “without reach (not generate reach)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is a reach (whether or not a reach is generated) by determining the acquired reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” differs between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. Note that the probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)”. This is sometimes referred to as “unreaching without reach”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination Special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. This figure is a determination for determining a figure variation pattern, and is performed regardless of whether the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information as the special figure variation patterns, and the number and distribution ratio can be set as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game. Is possible.

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

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure used in time-short state. 1 variation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table). The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a reach without loss, respectively. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

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

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

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

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

  That is, the prefetch determination table includes a first prefetch determination table used in a non-time-short state, a first pre-read determination table used in a time-short state, and a second pre-read determination table used in a non-time-short state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided for each gaming state. Moreover, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is done. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the big prize winning holes 14 and 15 elapses. Even the round game ends.

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

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

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be awarded and an open state in which a prize can be awarded by the sorting member 16k, the operating mode of the sorting member 16k can be referred to as an open / close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. The fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V opening”, and the fact that the specific area 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as “V closing”.

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

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

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base gaming state” may be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short state. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot game is being executed, and is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

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

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or “high-probability high-base game state”, and the game state in which the open time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table determined so that the number of special-figure fluctuation patterns with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-short-time state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state is likely to shorten the normal time change time compared to the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, the number of executions of the regular drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

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

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

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

  It should be noted that, in the time-short state, it is easier to win the win, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state. In other words, the game related to the usual game is set to be advantageous to the player in three respects. However, some of the points that are advantageously set for the player may be included. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state may not easily select a special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special-figure fluctuation time than that in the non-time-short state.

  Note that the gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Note that, in the “big hit game state”, the special drawing lottery (hit determination regarding the common figure) is performed but the special drawing lottery (hit determination) is not performed. The As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming states described above or only a part of them. Further, the various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of “nth game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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

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

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effects are performed in “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” and “high probability high base gaming state”. It is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and indicates a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, the customer waiting effect is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, and the like.

  The normal performance mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability low base game state” or “high probability low base game state”, and indicates a non-time-short state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), the second normal effect mode in which the background image (the evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in 3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night normal background image G104) representing a night mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed one or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal first stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding background image is displayed. Further, a special performance mode set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol variation display, there are various types such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41. It is possible to perform other effects using a simple effect device. In this case, other effects can be continuously performed even after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol region 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display portion 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are always displayed during execution of the variation effect. The fluctuation display timing and stop display timing of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are synchronized with the special symbol variation display timing and the stop display timing. The change display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 functions as an effect indicating that the special symbol is being changed and displayed.

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

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

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure from FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, with the start, the change display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the change display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “normal loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are different. After the temporary stop in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called disparity) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N loss variation”, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect design EZ1 And the right performance symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special diagram variation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

  Reach is, for example, a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. A state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, that it is a jackpot game state). If a reach effect such as N-reach or SP reach is subsequently performed, the state in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed is determined as “reach” as long as the game is not hindered. It is possible to set. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the state in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a role symbol which will be described later, and the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same kind of numerical symbols is also “reach” "include.

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

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

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

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a “hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. Note that the SP reach may be performed without going through the N reach.

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

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

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

4-3. On-hold icon display area On the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 20A, a on-hold icon display area 50d including four display areas is provided. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

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

  Note that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or a display area that displays only one of them. Further, it is possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not the icon display area 50e, or a structure in which both are not provided.

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

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

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

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

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

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

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) is generated, and as the operation valid period occurs, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, an effect of prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (ie, pressing operation) (the pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation effective period. (Operation time image G33). The operation time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 is actuated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, which suggests a big hit expectation degree. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for a specific special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, a hold icon display area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is displayed. The hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as “◯” in 50d, may be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gasse effect. Thus, the prefetch effect that displays the hold icon HA and the icon TA in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is referred to as a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display.

  The special mode hold display is easier to display when the prefetch determination result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”. Further, the hold display in the normal mode is more easily displayed when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing” than when the result is “big hit”. Therefore, the special mode hold display functions as an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation to be a big hit gaming state is higher than the normal mode hold display.

  In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but only the hold icon HA may be displayed and the icon TA may not be displayed. In addition, the timing for performing the special mode hold display in the hold change effect may be at the time of the start winning that triggers the display of the hold display, or during the shift display of the hold display (the display area of the hold icon HA) Or when the special figure change corresponding to the hold display is being executed (when displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special display modes for holding display.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. The prefetch effect is not limited to a change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As a prefetch effect other than the hold change effect, for example, a so-called continuous notice is given. The special figure hold (specific determination information of the acquired determination information) that triggers the execution of the pre-reading effect is also referred to as “pre-reading effect trigger hold” or “target hold”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done. In other words, when there is a special figure 2 hold, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 hold.

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

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

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game and the number of round games is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input processing, an operation on the operation unit that can be operated by the player is detected by a signal from the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. Or In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect for operating a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 is performed at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), an audio control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

  In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt process (S4010), and the process corresponding to the command (for example, selecting an effect, setting an effect mode, setting a command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 or the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7). Characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a variation effect that shows the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and short time state).

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

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

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

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

  Therefore, the “big hit game 3” in which the number of substantial round games is 16 and the “big hit game 4” in which the number of substantial round games is 9 The jackpot game state in which the jackpot game 3 or the jackpot game 4 is executed is the jackpot game 1 or the jackpot game state in which the jackpot game 3 or the jackpot game 4 is executed. It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the “hit game 2” is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination according to the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 29 in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment according to the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the high probability high base gaming state, the result of the jackpot judgment performed in the special figure 2 judgment process, the result of the jackpot symbol type judgment, the reach Based on the result of determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101, when the jackpot determination result is “big hit”, if the jackpot symbol type determination result is “big jackpot symbol 3”, the special chart 2 As a variation pattern, select “THP001” at a rate of 40%, select “THP002” at a rate of 30%, select “THP003” at a rate of 10%, and select “THP004” at a rate of 20%. To do.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 101 selects “THP005” as the special figure 2 variation pattern if the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “big jackpot symbol 4” when the jackpot symbol determination result is “big jackpot”.

  In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is not “big hit” and the result of the reach determination is “reach”, the game control microcomputer 101 sets “THP011” as a special pattern 2 variation pattern at a rate of 20%. Select “THP012” at a rate of 10%, select “THP013” at a rate of 20%, select “THP014” at a rate of 25%, and select “THP015” at a rate of 25%. To do.

  In addition, when the jackpot determination result is not “big hit” and the reach determination result is “no reach”, the game control microcomputer 101 sets “THP021” and “THP022” as the special figure 2 variation patterns. Either of the two types can be determined. Which of these special figure 2 variation patterns is determined is assigned according to the special figure 2 holding number.

  Special figure 2 When the number of holdings is “0” to “1”, “THP021” whose variation time is 13000 ms is selected at a rate of 95%, and “THP022” whose variation time is 4000 ms is a rate of 5% Select with. When the special figure 2 hold number is “2” to “4”, “THP021” with a variation time of 13000 ms is selected at a rate of 20%, and “THP022” with a variation time of 4000 ms is 80%. Select by percentage. In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, a variation pattern with a long variation time is more easily selected when the special figure 2 holding number is small. Yes.

  The distribution ratio of each special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Also, the types of special figure variation patterns can be appropriately increased or decreased within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Here, the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns “THP001” to “THP005” are “big hit fluctuations”. Specifically, “THP001” is “Battle Preemptive Jackpot Fluctuation”, “THP002” is “Battle Jackpot Fluctuation”, “THP003” is “Roulette Jackpot Fluctuation”, and “THP004” is “Battle Fall Avoidance Jackpot” Fluctuation ". These special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are selected when a so-called probable big hit (big hit symbol 3) is won. When these special figure 2 variation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the variation effect as a numerical symbol Zoro. It is determined to be the eye (in the present embodiment, any one of the numerical symbols from “1” to “9”). In addition, the production flow of the variation effect in each special figure variation pattern will be described later.

  Further, “THP005” is “battle fall big hit fluctuation”. This special figure 2 variation pattern is selected when a so-called normal jackpot (big jackpot 4) is won. When this special figure 2 variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the variation effect as a special eye (medium effect). The symbol EZ2 is a special symbol EZt described later).

  Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns “THP011” to “THP015” are “loss fluctuations”. Specifically, “THP011” is “battle preemptive loss change”, “THP012” is “roulette loss change”, “THP013” is “battle fall avoidance change”, and “THP014” is “reach” “Turning 1 Loss Fluctuation” and “THP015” are “Reaching 2 Loss Fluctuation”. “THP011” to “THP013” are special figure fluctuation patterns in which reach is established in the reach-making effect described later. When these special figure 2 variation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the variation effect as reach loss. To do.

  On the other hand, “THP014” to “THP015” are special pattern fluctuation patterns in which reach is not established in the reach production effect described later. When these special figure 2 variation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the variation effect in a non-reach case. decide.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP021” is “normal A loss fluctuation”, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP022” is “normal B loss fluctuation”. These special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are special figure fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect described later is not executed. When these special figure 2 variation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the variation effect in a non-reach case. decide.

  Next, the production flow of the fluctuation effect in each special figure fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 29 will be described based on FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the effect flow of the fluctuation effect in “normal B loss fluctuation” is configured only by “normal fluctuation”.

  In addition, the production flow of the fluctuation effect in “normal A loss fluctuation” is configured only by “normal fluctuation” as shown in FIG. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop-rolling (failure)” may be performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30C, the effect flow of the fluctuation effect in “reach over 1 loss change” is configured as “normal change” → “reach over pattern 1 (failure)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, “pre-reach middle symbol promotion (failure)” may be executed after “medium symbol stop strike (success)” and before “reach strike pattern 1 (failure)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30D, the production flow of the fluctuation effect in the “reach roll 2 loss fluctuation” is configured as “normal fluctuation” → “reach roll pattern 2 (failure)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, “pre-reach middle symbol promotion (failure)” may be executed after “reach middle pattern stop (success)” and before “reach beat pattern 2 (failure)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the production flow of the fluctuating effect in “Battle Preemptive Jackpot Fluctuation” and “Battle Preemptive Loss Fluctuation” is as follows: It consists of “first strike (win or draw)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, after “intermediate symbol stop (success)” and before “reach surrender pattern 1 (success)”, “pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion (success or failure)” may be executed. Further, after “reach surrender pattern 1 (success)” and before “battle reach first strike (win or draw)”, “post-reach middle symbol promotion surrender (success or failure)” may be executed. In this embodiment, it is assumed that both the “pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect” and the “reach middle reach symbol promotion effect” are not executed in one variation effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), the production flow of the fluctuating effect in “Battle jackpot fluctuation” is composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach beat pattern 2 (success)” → “battle reach (win)”. . In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, after “intermediate symbol stop (success)” and before “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)”, “pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion (success or failure)” may be executed. In addition, after “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)” and before “battle reach (victory)”, “post-reach middle symbol promotion surrender (success or failure)” may be executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the production flow of the fluctuating effect in “Battle Falling Bonus Fluctuation” is as follows: “Normal Fluctuation” → “Reaching Pattern 2 (Success)” → “Battle Reach (Defeat)” → “Falling” It is composed of “skill production (failure to avoid falling)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, after “intermediate symbol stop (success)” and before “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)”, “pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion (success or failure)” may be executed. In addition, after “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)” and before “battle reach (defeat)”, “post-reach middle symbol promotion surrender (success or failure)” may be executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (H), the production flow of the fluctuating effect in “Battle Fall Avoidance Bonus Fluctuation” is as follows: “Normal Fluctuation” → “Reach Strike Pattern 2 (Success)” → “Battle Reach (Defeat)” → “ It consists of “Falling fall effect (successful fall avoidance)” → “Winning effect after avoidance (winning)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, after “intermediate symbol stop (success)” and before “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)”, “pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion (success or failure)” may be executed. In addition, after “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)” and before “battle reach (defeat)”, “post-reach middle symbol promotion surrender (success or failure)” may be executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (I), the production flow of the fluctuation effect in “Battle Fall Avoidance Loss Fluctuation” is as follows. It is composed of “fall fall production (successful fall avoidance)” → “winning production after avoidance (decision)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed. In addition, after “intermediate symbol stop (success)” and before “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)”, “pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion (success or failure)” may be executed. In addition, after “reach surrender pattern 2 (success)” and before “battle reach (defeat)”, “post-reach middle symbol promotion surrender (success or failure)” may be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 30 (J), the effect flow of the fluctuation effect in “roulette jackpot fluctuation” and “roulette loss fluctuation” is configured as “normal fluctuation” → “roulette reach (success or failure)”. In the “normal variation” in this variation effect, “medium symbol stop strike (success)” is performed.

  Here, the main effects constituting the fluctuation effects of the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the change effect, and a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, operation effects using the input devices (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like can be executed.

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

B. Medium design stop strike production (middle design stop strike)
The “intermediate symbol stop effect” is an effect performed in “normal fluctuation”, and is an effect encouraging that the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed in any of the role symbols described later. The “intermediate symbol stop turning effect” is an effect that is executed when all the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed after the variability display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the medium symbol stop turning effect is executed in the normal variation, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is first stopped and displayed among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

  Here, the types of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the left effect design EZ1 includes numerical designs “1” to “9”. In addition, the right effect design EZ3 also includes numeric symbols from “1” to “9”. In addition, the medium effect symbol EZ2 includes a numerical symbol from “1” to “9” (corresponding to a normal effect symbol) and six role symbols (corresponding to special effect symbols) EZa, EZb, EZc, EZh, EZi. , EZj and one special symbol EZt.

  The numerical symbol is a symbol that constitutes a doublet (special stop mode) indicating that the probability variation jackpot (jackpot symbol 3) has been won.

  The special symbol EZt is a symbol including the characters “falling”, and is a symbol constituting a special eye indicating that a normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) has been won. The special eye is an outcome (for example, “1 / falling / 1”) in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same numerical symbol and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is the special symbol EZt. The special symbol EZt is also referred to as a falling symbol EZt.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the role symbol (also referred to as function symbol) includes three normal role symbols (corresponding to the first special effect symbol) EZa, EZb, EZc, and three fall negative symbols (second special symbol). EZh, EZi, EZj) The normal role symbols include an enemy level strong symbol EZa, an enemy level medium symbol EZb, and an enemy level weak symbol EZc. The enemy level strong symbol EZa is an effect symbol that suggests that the battle victory expectation degree is low when it develops to battle reach described later. The enemy level medium symbol EZb is an effect symbol that, when developed into battle reach, indicates that the battle victory expectation is moderate (higher than the enemy level strong symbol EZa but lower than the enemy level weak symbol EZc). is there. The enemy level weak design EZc is a production design that suggests that the battle victory expectation degree is high when it develops into battle reach. If these normal role symbols are stopped and displayed, and reach is achieved in the reach roll production, there is a possibility that the game will be defeated in the battle reach and fall avoidance failure may occur in the fall roll production. In other words, there is a possibility of winning a normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4). The normal role symbol is also called an expectation suggestion symbol.

  The falling negative symbols include a normal button symbol EZh, a special button symbol EZi, and a roulette reach symbol EZj. The normal button symbol EZh is an effect symbol that suggests that an operation effect that causes the normal button 40 to be operated when winning or losing branches occurs when the battle reach is developed. The special button symbol EZi is an effect symbol that suggests that an operation effect that causes the special button 41 to be operated at the time of winning or losing when the battle reach is developed. When the normal button symbol EZh or the special button symbol EZi is stopped and displayed, and reach is achieved by the reach hit effect, the battle reach first attack is developed. In a battle reach first strike, the production result is a win or a draw, not a defeat. That is, when the normal button symbol EZh or the special button symbol EZi is stopped and displayed, the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is not won. The normal button symbol EZh and the special button symbol EZi are also referred to as operation effect suggestion symbols.

  The roulette reach symbol EZj is a symbol suggesting that the roulette reach is developed. The roulette reach is a special SP reach of a type different from the battle reach (SP reach having a different production mode from the battle reach), and the production result is success or failure. A success in roulette reach is a winning notification of a probable jackpot (big win symbol 3), and a failure in roulette reach is a notification of a loss. Therefore, even when the roulette reach symbol EZj is stopped and displayed, the normal jackpot (the jackpot symbol 4) is not won. For this reason, the normal button symbol EZh, the special button symbol EZi, and the roulette reach symbol EZj are referred to as a falling-down symbol. Note that the role symbols such as the normal role symbol and the falling-down symbol can be said to be a symbol that suggests an effect to be executed after the reach is established.

C. Reach production (reach production)
The “reach roll effect” is an effect that is performed after the successful mid-symbol stop effect is executed in “normal fluctuation”, and the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. It is a production that sings. In this embodiment, there are pattern 1 and pattern 2 in the reach production effect.

  Reaching effect of pattern 1 (first mode) is an effect that gradually slows down the fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, and makes both effect symbols appear to be temporarily stopped with the same symbol. Yes (see FIG. 36).

  In the reach effect of pattern 2 (second mode), the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a certain symbol, and then the fluctuation rate of the right effect symbol EZ3 is gradually slowed down to be the same symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1. This is an effect that makes it appear that a temporary stop is displayed (see FIG. 38).

  The reach production includes a success mode and a failure mode. In the failed reach production effect, the right effect design symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left effect design symbol EZ1 (FIGS. 36B and 38C). That is, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not reached.

  On the other hand, in the successful reach production effect, the right effect design symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same design as the left effect design symbol EZ1 (FIGS. 36D and 38E). That is, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach.

  As described above, the reach hit effect may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, and thus functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Moreover, since it may develop into reach productions such as “battle reach” after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the reach production will be performed.

  When reach is achieved in the reach reach effect of pattern 1, a “battle reach first strike” is always executed (see FIG. 30E). Therefore, reach reach production of pattern 1 functions as production which suggests that there is no possibility of having usually won a big hit (big hit symbol 4). On the other hand, when reach is achieved in the reach-rearing effect of pattern 2, normal battle reach (battle reach that is not the first strike) is executed. Therefore, the reach-reaching effect of pattern 2 functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a normal jackpot (big-hit symbol 4) may be won. Therefore, as a player, the reach establishment of the pattern 1 is more strongly desired than the reach implementation of the pattern 2 than the execution of the reach production of the pattern 2.

D. Medium design promotion production (medium design promotion production)
The “medium symbol promotion effect” is an effect that encourages the role symbol to be promoted to a more advantageous role symbol when the medium effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed as a role symbol in the middle symbol stop-and-turn effect. There are two types of medium symbol promotion effect: pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect (pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion) and post-reach medium symbol promotion effect (reach medium advance symbol promotion). The pre-reach symbol promotion effect is executed before the reach effect is executed (see FIG. 39). The post-reach middle symbol promotion roll production is executed after reach is established in the reach production production (see FIG. 40).

  There are successes and failures in medium symbol promotion. In the case of success, the role symbol that is stopped and displayed is promoted to a more advantageous role symbol. If it is a failure, the role symbol that has been stopped is not changed.

  In the present embodiment, the expected level of battle victory in the normal role symbol (expectation of the teammate character winning in battle reach) is “enemy level strong symbol EZa” <“enemy level medium symbol EZb” <“enemy level weak symbol EZc”. It becomes higher in order. Therefore, as an example of a successful medium symbol promotion squealing effect, there is an effect of promoting to “enemy level weak symbol EZc” when “enemy level middle symbol EZb” is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the expected level of battle victory for the falling-down symbol increases in the order of “normal button symbol EZh” <“special button symbol EZi”. Therefore, as an example of a successful medium symbol promotion effect, there is an effect of promoting to “special button symbol EZi” when “normal button symbol EZh” is stopped. In addition, the normal role symbol usually has a possibility of jackpot, but the falling-down symbol usually has no possibility of jackpot. Therefore, as an example of a successful medium symbol promotion swaying effect, there is an effect of promoting to “normal button symbol EZh” when “enemy level strong symbol EZa” is stopped and displayed.

E. Battle reach (battle production)
A battle reach (corresponding to a specific effect) is an effect that may be performed after a successful reach effect, and is a reach effect that shows how a teammate character and an enemy character perform a battle. There are two types of battle reach: “battle reach first strike” in which only teammate characters launch attacks, and “normal battle reach” in which teammate characters and enemy characters strike each other. In the present specification, “ordinary battle reach” may be simply referred to as “battle reach”.

  The “battle reach first strike” includes a “win” mode and a “draw” mode. In the victory “Battle Reach First Attack”, a victory effect in which the teammate character wins is performed (see FIG. 41E). In this case, the stop pattern of the final effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is a slotted number symbol (see FIG. 41F). On the other hand, in the “Battle Reach First Attack” of the draw, a draw effect indicating that the teammate character did not hit the enemy character and did not win or lose is performed (see FIG. 41G). In this case, the final stop pattern of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a reach loss eye (see FIG. 41H).

  In addition, “normal battle reach” includes a victory mode and a defeat mode. In the victory battle reach, a victory effect in which the teammate character wins is performed (see FIG. 42E). In this case, the stop pattern of the final effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is a slotted number symbol (see FIG. 42F). On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect in which the teammate character loses is performed (see FIG. 42G). In this case, the final stop pattern of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a special eye including the special symbol EZt (falling symbol EZt) (see FIG. 42 (H)).

  The battle reach functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to perform a jackpot game than if it is a “losing” result of the jackpot determination . In addition, the victory effect in the battle reach is not executed when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and thus functions as an effect for informing the jackpot winning. In addition, the win direction in battle reach may be executed when winning a promising jackpot (a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol 3), and usually a jackpot game (the jackpot game of the jackpot game) The jackpot which is controlled to the normal probability state later, in this embodiment, it is not executed when the jackpot symbol 4) is won, so that it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game will be controlled again after the jackpot game. In addition, the defeat effect in battle reach may be executed when a normal jackpot is won, so it may be controlled to a normal probability state after the jackpot game (the high probability state may not continue) It functions as an effect that suggests.

F. Tumble fall production “Tumble fall production” is an effect that is executed after “defeat production” is performed in battle reach. The fall falling effect includes a fall avoidance failure mode and a fall avoidance success mode. In the fall swaying effect of the fall avoidance failure, a state in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 remains the special symbol EZt is not changed (see FIG. 43C). That is, it is indicated that the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a special eye including the special symbol EZt. On the other hand, in the fall falling effect of successful fall avoidance, a state is shown in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 is changed from the special symbol EZt to another effect symbol (the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 displayed temporarily stopped is displayed again and again). (See FIG. 43E).

  Because the fall prevention effect of the fall avoidance failure is executed only when the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is won, it is controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game (high probability state does not continue) Functions as a production. On the other hand, the fall swaying effect of successful fall avoidance is executed when winning a promising jackpot (big hit symbol 3) or when losing, and is usually executed when winning a big jackpot (big hit symbol 4). Since there is no such thing, it usually functions as an effect that suggests that you have not won the jackpot.

G. Winning effect after avoidance The “winning effect after avoidance” is an effect that is executed after the falling effect of successful falling avoidance is performed. Winning effects after avoidance include a winning mode and a winning mode. In the winning effect after avoiding winning, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with the same numerical symbols as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (see FIGS. 44B and 44C). That is, it is indicated that the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a slotted number symbol. On the other hand, in the winning effect after avoiding the loss, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with a numerical symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (FIGS. 44B and E). )reference). That is, it is indicated that the final stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is reach lose eyes.

  Since the winning effect after avoidance of winning is executed only when winning a promising jackpot (jackpot symbol 3), it functions as an effect for informing that the winning winning jackpot has been won. It also functions as an effect that suggests that the game is controlled to a high probability state again after the jackpot game. On the other hand, since the winning effect after avoiding the loss is executed in the case of losing, it functions as an effect that suggests losing. In addition, in the case of losing, since the game in the high-probability high-base game state continues after the end of the variation effect, the winning effect after avoiding the loss is an effect that suggests that the game will continue in the current game state Also works.

H. Roulette Reach “Roulette Reach” is an effect that may be performed after a successful mid-design stop-slaying effect (see FIG. 30 (J)), and the middle effect design EZ2 is the same as the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3. This is a reach effect that shows by roulette whether to stop display with a numerical design. In roulette reach, there are modes of success and failure. Successful roulette reach is performed when the special figure fluctuation pattern is “roulette jackpot fluctuation”. In the successful roulette reach, it is indicated that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with the same numerical symbols as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. On the other hand, unsuccessful roulette reach is performed when the special figure variation pattern is “roulette loss variation”. The unsuccessful roulette reach indicates that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with a numerical symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

  The roulette reach is executed in the case of winning a promising jackpot (big win symbol 3) or in the case of a loss, and is not executed in the case of winning a normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4). It functions as an effect that suggests that it is not. In addition, since the successful roulette reach is executed only when winning a promising jackpot (bonus symbol 3), it functions as an effect to notify that the winning jackpot has been won. It also functions as an effect that suggests that the game is controlled to a high probability state again after the jackpot game. On the other hand, since the roulette reach of failure is executed in the case of a loss, it functions as an effect suggesting a loss.

  Next, selection of which role symbol is to be displayed as the medium effect symbol EZ2 when the variable effect including the successful medium symbol stop effect is executed will be described. In the present embodiment, when a special figure variation pattern for executing a successful middle symbol stop-and-roll effect is selected, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the middle production symbol EZ2 (role) based on the middle production symbol selection table shown in FIG. Select the symbol.

  In other words, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 2 variation start command from the game control microcomputer 101, it performs the variation start command reception process in the received command analysis process (FIG. 27, step S4201). If the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “reach over 1 loss fluctuation” (THP014) or “reach over 2 loss fluctuation” (THP015), “enemy level weak symbol EZc”, “Enemy level medium symbol EZb”, “Enemy level strong symbol EZa”, “Special button symbol EZi”, and “Normal button symbol EZh” are selected at a ratio of 20% (FIG. 33). In these cases, the successful medium symbol promotion effect is not executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 receives “special button symbol EZi” when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “battle first big hit fluctuation” (THP001) in the fluctuation start command reception process. Is selected at a rate of 70%, and the normal button symbol EZh is selected at a rate of 30%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “special button symbol EZi”, a pattern for displaying “special button symbol EZi” is selected at a rate of 30% from the beginning, and once “normal button symbol EZh” is selected. Select the pattern to display “Special Button Design EZi” at the rate of 20% in the pre-reach mid-symbol promotion promotion display, and once display the “normal button design EZh”, then the post-reach mid-symbol promotion promotion In the production, a pattern for displaying “special button symbol EZi” is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, when selecting “Normal button design EZh”, select the pattern that displays “Normal button design EZh” from the beginning at the rate of 15%, and once “Enemy level strong design EZh” is displayed, before reaching A pattern for displaying “normal button symbol EZh” is selected at a rate of 15% in the symbol promotion effect.

  In addition, in the process for receiving the change start command, when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure 2 change start command is “Battle Preemptive Loss Change” (THP011), the effect control microcomputer 121 receives “special button design EZi”. Is selected at a rate of 30%, and the normal button symbol EZh is selected at a rate of 70%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “special button symbol EZi”, a pattern for displaying “special button symbol EZi” is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, and once “normal button symbol EZh” is selected. Select the pattern to display “Special Button Design EZi” at the rate of 10% in the pre-reach mid-symbol design promotion display, and once display the “normal button design EZh”, then the post-reach mid-symbol promotion promotion In the production, a pattern for displaying “special button symbol EZi” is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, when selecting “Normal button symbol EZh”, select the pattern that displays “Normal button symbol EZh” from the beginning at the rate of 40%, and once “Enemy level strong symbol EZa” is displayed, before reaching A pattern for displaying “normal button symbol EZh” is selected at a rate of 30% in the symbol promotion accent production.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the special button symbol EZi is more easily selected in the jackpot variation than the normal button symbol EZh, and is not easily selected in the loss variation. Therefore, the display of the special button symbol EZi functions as an effect suggesting that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher than the display of the normal button symbol EZh.

  Further, in the process at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “battle big hit fluctuation” (THP002), “weak enemy level EZc”. Is selected at a rate of 50%, "Enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "Enemy level strong symbol EZa" is selected at a rate of 20%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “enemy level weak symbol EZc”, a pattern displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 20% from the beginning, and once “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected. Select the pattern that displays “Enemy Level Weak Design EZc” at the rate of 15% in the pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect after displaying “EZb”, and once reach “Enemy Level Design EZb” A pattern for displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 15% in the post-middle symbol promotion effect. Also, when selecting “enemy level medium symbol EZb”, select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” from the beginning at a rate of 10%, and once display “enemy level strong symbol EZb”, reach Select the pattern that displays “enemy level middle symbol EZb” at the rate of 10% in the previous middle symbol promotion effect, and once display “enemy level strong symbol EZa”, then after reaching the “enemy symbol promotion symbol effect” A pattern for displaying “in-level symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 10%.

  Further, in the process at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “battle fall avoidance big hit fluctuation” (THP004). “EZc” is selected at a rate of 35%, “Enemy level medium symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 25%, and “Enemy level strong symbol EZa” is selected at a rate of 40%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “enemy level weak symbol EZc”, a pattern displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 15% from the beginning, and once “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected. Select the pattern that displays “Enemy Level Weak Design EZc” at a rate of 10% in the pre-reach middle symbol promotion roll effect after displaying “EZb”, and once reach “Enemy Level Medium Design EZb” A pattern for displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 10% in the rear middle symbol promotion effect. Also, when selecting “enemy level medium symbol EZb”, select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” from the beginning at the rate of 9%, and once display “enemy level strong symbol EZb”, reach Select the pattern that displays “enemy level middle symbol EZb” at the rate of 8% in the previous middle symbol promotion effect, display the “enemy level strong symbol EZa” once, then reach the “enemy” symbol promotion symbol after the reach. A pattern for displaying “in-level symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 8%.

  Further, in the process at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “Battle Fall Avoidance Loss Fluctuation” (THP013). "EZc" is selected at a rate of 30%, "Enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "Enemy level strong symbol EZa" is selected at a rate of 50%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “enemy level weak symbol EZc”, a pattern displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, Select the pattern that displays “Enemy Level Weak Design EZc” at a rate of 10% in the pre-reach middle symbol promotion roll effect after displaying “EZb”, and once reach “Enemy Level Medium Design EZb” A pattern for displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 10% in the rear middle symbol promotion effect. Also, when selecting “enemy level medium symbol EZb”, select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” from the beginning at a rate of 8%, and once display “enemy level strong symbol EZb”, reach Select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” at the rate of 6% in the pre-middle symbol promotion effect, display the “enemy level strong symbol EZa” once, A pattern for displaying “in-level symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 6%.

  Further, in the process at the time of receiving the change start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that “the enemy level weak symbol EZc” when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure 2 change start command is “Battle Fall Big Hit Change” (THP005). ”Is selected at a rate of 20%,“ Enemy level medium symbol EZb ”is selected at a rate of 15%, and“ Enemy level strong symbol EZa ”is selected at a rate of 65%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting “enemy level weak symbol EZc”, a pattern displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, Select the pattern that displays “Enemy Level Weak Design EZc” at the rate of 5% in the pre-reach middle symbol promotion roll effect after displaying “EZb”, and once reach the “Enemy Level Medium Design EZb” A pattern for displaying “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is selected at a rate of 5% in the rear middle symbol promotion effect. Also, when selecting “enemy level medium symbol EZb”, select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” from the beginning at a rate of 5%, and once display “enemy level strong symbol EZb”, reach Select the pattern that displays “enemy level medium symbol EZb” at the rate of 5% in the previous middle symbol promotion effect, display the “enemy level strong symbol EZa” once, and then display the “enemy” A pattern for displaying “in-level symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 5%.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the level of expectation of battle victory is “enemy level weak symbol EZc”> “enemy level medium symbol EZb”> “enemy level strong symbol EZa”. In addition, “Enemy level weak symbol EZc” is more easily selected when winning the promising jackpot (big hit symbol 3) than when losing or winning the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4). , "Enemy level strong symbol EZa" is difficult to be selected. Also, in the case of losing, the “enemy level weak symbol EZc” is more easily selected and the “enemy level strong symbol EZa” is less likely to be selected than when the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is won. Therefore, the probability of winning the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) has the relationship of “enemy level strong symbol EZa”> “enemy level medium symbol EZb”> “enemy level weak symbol EZc”. .

  In addition, in the process at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command as “roulette jackpot fluctuation” (THP003) or “roulette loss fluctuation” (THP012). Selects “roulette reach symbol EZj” at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 33). Therefore, the effect of stopping and displaying the roulette reach symbol EZj functions as an effect suggesting that the roulette reach is developed.

  Note that the ratio of which role symbol is selected as the medium effect symbol EZ2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game. In addition, the pattern (promotion variation) in the case of promoting the medium performance symbol EZ2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. In addition, the pre-failure mid-symbol promotion promotion will be executed as appropriate when the pre-success pre-reach mid-score promotion is not performed, and the post-reach mid-score promotion promotion will be This is executed as appropriate when the symbol promotion effect is not performed and the symbol promotion effect is not performed during the successful reach.

  Next, the variation effect according to the variable display of FIG. 2 in the high probability high base gaming state will be specifically described based on FIGS. 34 to 44. In addition, in the variable effects described below, the variable symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in addition to the variable symbols of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not shown. There is. Further, in the variable effects described below, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA and the icon TA may be omitted.

  In the variable effect in the high probability high base game state, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed as shown in FIG. That is, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left display area 50x provided mainly in the left portion of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right display region 50z provided mainly in the right portion of the display unit 50a. Is done. Then, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the upper display area 50y provided at the upper center in the left-right direction of the display unit 50a. The upper display area 50y corresponds to a specific display area. Further, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is also referred to as a first effect symbol, the left effect symbol EZ1 is also referred to as a second effect symbol, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is also referred to as a third effect symbol.

  In the variable effects including the medium symbol stop effect, when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIGS. 34A and 34B), the medium symbol stop effect is first executed (FIG. 34A). 34 (C)). For example, in the middle symbol stop turning effect in which “normal button symbol EZh” is stopped and displayed, the background image G120 for turning effect different from the probability changing background image G105 (space background image G105) is displayed and “normal button symbol is displayed. EZh "is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a, and then gradually returned to the space background image G105 from the left and right ends of the display unit 50a toward the center. In the middle design stoppage effect of failure, the normal button design EZh is not covered and displayed by the cosmic background image G105 (FIG. 34D), and the three design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed in front of the cosmic background image G105. A state of variably displayed is shown (FIG. 34 (E)).

  On the other hand, in the successful medium symbol stop effect, the normal button symbol EZh is displayed in front of the cosmic background image G105 (FIG. 34F). That is, the normal button symbol EZh remains on the display unit 50a. Then, the normal button symbol EZh that is displayed largely in the center of the display unit 50a is changed to a size that can be accommodated in the upper display area 50y, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 34G). Thereby, it is suggested to the player that if the reach is established in the subsequent reach production effect, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed in the battle reach. Further, as described above, the normal button symbol EZh is a fall negative symbol, and therefore, it is indicated that the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is not won.

  When the failed medium symbol stop effect is executed (FIGS. 34 (D) (E)), the temporary effect display is sequentially performed in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 (FIG. 34). 35 (A), (B), and (C)), and finally, it is completely stopped and displayed at the non-reach lose eye (for example, “1, 7, 3”) (FIG. 35 (C)).

  When the successful mid-symbol stop effect is executed (FIGS. 34 (F) (G)) and the pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion effect is not executed, the reach-skill effect is subsequently executed. . As shown in FIG. 34, when the normal button symbol EZh, which is a fall negative symbol, is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol stop-turning effect, the reach-turning effect of pattern 1 is executed. In the reach production effect of pattern 1, the fluctuation speeds of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are simultaneously reduced, and it is asked whether or not both effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numeric symbol (FIG. 36A). ). The reach production effect of pattern 1 is also referred to as the first reach production effect.

  In the first reach production effect of failure, for example, “7 · role symbol · 8”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with different numerical symbols (FIG. 36 (B)). That is, reach is not established. Then, after the failed first reach production effect, the medium effect design EZ2 is displayed again and changed to a numeric design, and finally stops completely at the non-reach loser (eg “7 ・ 4 ・ 8”) Is displayed (FIG. 36C).

  On the other hand, in the successful first reach production effect, the left effect design symbol EZ1 and the right effect design symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same numerical design, for example, “7, role design, 7” (FIG. 36D). ). That is, reach is established. If a successful first reach production effect is executed, then the “battle reach first strike” is developed. During the development to “Battle Reach First Attack”, the medium performance symbol EZ2 is displayed again and again.

  Next, the case where the normal role symbol is stopped and displayed in the medium symbol stop-rolling effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, when the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIGS. 37A and 37B), for example, “enemy level strong symbol EZa” is stopped as a middle symbol stop-rising effect. A medium symbol stop-turning effect is performed (FIG. 37 (C)). In the middle symbol stoppage effect of failure, the enemy level strong symbol EZa is not covered and displayed in the cosmic background image G105 (FIG. 37 (D)), and the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are in front of the cosmic background image G105. Is displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 37E).

  On the other hand, in the successful medium symbol stop effect, the enemy level strong symbol EZa is displayed superimposed on the front of the cosmic background image G105 (FIG. 37 (F)). Then, the enemy level strong symbol EZa that has been displayed largely in the center of the display unit 50a is changed to a size that can be accommodated in the upper display area 50y, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 37G). This indicates to the player that if the reach is achieved in the subsequent reach production, the enemy character's strength in battle reach is “strong” (in other words, the victory expectation in battle reach is low). The Further, as described above, since the enemy level strong symbol EZa is a normal role symbol, it is suggested that there is a possibility that a normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) may be won.

  When the failed middle symbol stop effect is executed (FIGS. 37 (D) and (E)), as described above, the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are sequentially temporarily stopped in this order. It is displayed (FIGS. 35A, 35B, and 35C), and finally stopped completely at the non-reach lose eye (for example, “1, 7, 3”) (FIG. 35C).

  If a successful mid-symbol stop effect is executed (FIGS. 37 (F) (G)), and if the pre-reach pre-reach symbol promotion effect is not executed, the reach-skill effect is subsequently executed. . When the enemy level strong symbol EZa, which is the normal role symbol, is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol stop-rolling effect, the reach-rolling effect of pattern 2 is executed. In the reach production effect of pattern 2, first, the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 38A), and then the fluctuation rate of the right effect symbol EZ3 becomes slow, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is the same as the left effect symbol EZ1. It is indicated whether or not a temporary stop display is made with a numerical design (FIG. 38 (B)). Note that the reach increase effect of pattern 2 is also referred to as a second reach increase effect.

  In the failed second reach production effect, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in different numbers, for example, “7, role design, 8” (FIG. 38C). That is, reach is not established. Then, after the failed second reach production effect, the medium effect design EZ2 is re-variably displayed and changed to a numeric design, and finally stops completely at the non-reach losing eyes (for example, “7 ・ 4 ・ 8”) It is displayed (FIG. 38D).

  On the other hand, in the successful second reach production effect, the right effect design EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same numerical design as the left effect design EZ1, for example, “7, role design, 7” (FIG. 38E). . That is, reach is established. Note that, when the successful second reach production effect is executed, it then develops to “normal battle reach”. During the development to “normal battle reach”, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed again and again.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the upper display area 50y functions as a suggestion display area (notice display area) for suggesting an effect executed after the reach is established, and the left display area 50x and the right display area 50z are It functions as a reach-indicating display area for showing the player whether or not reach is established. Even if the role symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y, if the reach is not established in the reach roll effect, the effect suggested by the role symbol is not executed.

  In addition, when the role symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a in the middle symbol stop-promotion effect (that is, when the successful middle symbol stop-promotion effect is executed), the pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect is executed. There is. The pre-reach middle symbol promotion roll effect is executed before the role symbol is displayed in front of the cosmic background image G105 in the middle symbol stop roll effect and before being moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 39 (A) and 39 (B), in the pre-reach symbol promotion promotion effect, the role symbol (here, “enemy level strong symbol EZa”) displayed in the center of the display unit 50a is displayed. On the other hand, a lightning effect image G130 showing how lightning falls is displayed.

  In the pre-reach failure symbol promotion promotion effect, the role symbol remains the enemy level strong symbol EZa (FIG. 39C). Thereafter, the enemy level strong symbol EZa is moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 39D).

  On the other hand, the role symbol is changed from the enemy level strong symbol EZa to the enemy level medium symbol EZb in the pre-reach middle symbol promotion roll production (FIG. 39E). After that, the enemy level medium symbol EZb is moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 39 (F)). The enemy level medium symbol EZb is a symbol having a higher battle victory expectation than the enemy level strong symbol EZa (see FIGS. 32 and 33). Therefore, by changing the enemy level strong symbol EZa to the enemy level medium symbol EZb, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for winning the probable big hit and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, if the reach reach effect is executed without executing the pre-reach symbol promotion effect, the post-reach symbol promotion effect may be executed before the battle reach is executed. . As shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (B), in the post-reach middle symbol promotion effect, lightning is applied to the role symbol (here, “normal button symbol EZh”) displayed in the upper display area 50y in the display unit 50a. A lightning effect image G130 showing how the light falls is displayed.

  In the mid-symbol promotion promotion effect after the reach of failure, the role symbol remains the normal button symbol EZh (FIG. 40C). And it develops into a battle reach first strike.

  On the other hand, the role symbol is changed from the normal button symbol EZh to the special button symbol EZi in the medium symbol promotion after the successful reach (FIG. 40D). In this case, the special button symbol EZi is first displayed large at the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 40D), and then moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 40E). And it develops into a battle reach first strike. The special button symbol EZi is a symbol having a higher battle victory expectation than the normal button symbol EZh (see FIG. 33). Therefore, by changing the normal button symbol EZh to the special button symbol EZi, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the probable big hit, and to improve the game entertainment. Further, by changing the medium effect symbol EZ2 to the special button symbol EZi, it is suggested to the player that an operation effect using the special button 41 occurs in the subsequent battle reach first strike.

  Next, a battle reach first strike will be described. In the battle reach first strike, first, an image indicating that the ally character and the enemy character perform a battle is displayed (FIG. 41A), and then an image indicating that the ally character launches the attack is displayed. (FIGS. 41B and 41C). Thereafter, an operation effect (in this case, an operation effect using the normal button 40) is executed (FIG. 41D). That is, the production control microcomputer 121 generates an operation effective period (for example, 5 seconds) of the normal button 40 and displays the operation promotion image G140 that prompts the operation of the normal button 40 on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41D). . As described above, in the battle reach first strike, an operation effect using the special button 41 may be executed.

  When the result of the battle reach first strike is victory of the teammate character (that is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle first hit big change”), the normal button 40 is operated within the operation effective period. Or, when the operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, an image indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed (FIG. 41E). This production is called a success production (winning production, victory production). Eventually, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the numerical symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7”) (FIG. 41 (F)). As a result, the player is informed that the winning jackpot (big win symbol 3) has been won.

  On the other hand, when the performance result in the battle reach first strike is a draw (that is, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is “battle preemptive loss variation”), the normal button 40 is operated within the operation effective period. When the operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, an image indicating that the teammate character's attack did not hit the enemy character is displayed (FIG. 41G). This production is called failure production (decision production, draw production). Eventually, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the reach miss (for example, “7 / 8.7”) consisting of numeric symbols (FIG. 41 (H)). As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot is not won (in other words, it is a loss).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the middle effect symbol EZ2 may be stopped and displayed as the role symbol in the middle of the variation effect (see FIG. 34G), but eventually the middle effect symbol EZ2 is always a numeric symbol. It is changed to the production design other than the role design. In addition, the operation effect is executed at the time of effect branch (win branch) in battle reach.

  Next, normal battle reach will be described. In a normal battle reach, after an image indicating that a teammate character and an enemy character are performing a battle is displayed (FIG. 42A), an image indicating that the teammate character is playing an attack is displayed (FIG. 42 ( B)) Subsequently, an image showing the enemy character launching an attack is displayed (FIG. 42C). Thereafter, an image is displayed that shows how the ally character and the enemy character squeeze together (FIG. 42D).

  When the performance result in the normal battle reach is victory of the teammate character (that is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle big hit fluctuation”), after the image shown in FIG. 42 (D) is displayed. Then, an image indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed (FIG. 42E). This production is called a success production (winning production, victory production). Eventually, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the numerical symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7”) (FIG. 42 (F)). As a result, the player is informed that the winning jackpot (big win symbol 3) has been won.

  On the other hand, when the performance result in the normal battle reach is the defeat of the ally character (that is, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle Falling Big Hit Fluctuation”, “Battle Falling Avoidance Big Hit Fluctuation”, “Battle Falling Avoidance Loss” In the case of “variation”, after the image shown in FIG. 42D is displayed, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed (FIG. 42G). This production is called failure production (defeat production). And it becomes a screen which displays the space background image G105, and the state where the special symbol EZt (falling symbol EZt) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium effect symbol EZ2 is shown (FIG. 42 (H)). That is, the special effect (here, “7 / falling / 7”) in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same type of numeric symbol and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is the falling symbol EZt is temporarily stopped and displayed. This suggests that the player may have won the big jackpot (big jackpot symbol 4) (in other words, the high probability state may end and fall into the normal probability state). .

  When the defeat battle reach is executed, the fall fall effect is executed. In the fall fall effect, a light effect image G150 representing a state in which light is poured on the fall symbol EZt is displayed (FIGS. 43A and 43B). In the fall fall effect of the fall avoidance failure, the medium effect symbol EZ2 remains unchanged as the fall symbol EZt, and the light effect image G150 disappears (FIGS. 43B and 43C). Finally, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed with special eyes (here, “7 / falling / 7”) (FIG. 43 (D)). As a result, the player is informed of the fact that the normal jackpot (hit jackpot symbol 4) has been won (in other words, the high probability state ends). Note that the fall avoidance failure of the fall avoidance failure is executed when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle fall big hit fluctuation”.

  On the other hand, in the fall falling effect of the fall avoidance success, while the display of the light effect image G150 is continued, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed again and again (FIGS. 43B and 43E). That is, it is shown that the fallen symbol EZt changes to another effect symbol. As a result, the player is informed that the normal jackpot (hit jackpot symbol 4) is not won. Such a fall avoidance effect of successful fall avoidance makes it possible to give the player a sense of relief and improve the game entertainment.

  When the fall avoiding effect of successful fall avoidance is executed, subsequently, the avoidance winning effect is executed. As shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), in the winning effect after avoidance, the middle effect symbol EZ2 during the variable display is the same type of number symbol (here, “7”) as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. ) Is likely to be stopped and displayed, or is likely to be stopped and displayed with another numerical symbol (here, “8”). In the winning effect after avoidance of winning, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number of numerical symbols as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (FIGS. 44 (B) (C)). The production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the slotted numbers (here, “7 · 7 · 7”) (FIG. 44D). As a result, the player is informed that the winning jackpot (big win symbol 3) has been won. The winning effect after avoidance of winning is executed when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle fall avoidance big hit fluctuation”.

  On the other hand, in the winning effect after avoiding the loss selection, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with different types of numerical symbols from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (FIGS. 44 (B) (E)). After that, all the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the reach miss (here, “7 / 8.7”) consisting of numeric symbols (FIG. 44 (F)). As a result, the player is informed of the fact that the player has lost the game (not winning any of the jackpots). The winning effect after avoiding the loss is executed when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle Fall Avoidance Loss Fluctuation”.

  In this way, in this embodiment, after making it appear that the “normal jackpot” has been won once in the variation production (after showing that the high probability state ends), the “normal jackpot” win is made. As a case of negating the case, there is a case where not only a case of losing but also winning a promising jackpot (a winning effect may be executed after avoiding winning). Therefore, compared with the configuration only in the case of losing, the game entertainment is enhanced by the expectation for the promising big hit after successful fall avoidance by the fall falling effect.

8). Advantages of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, first, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is the role symbol (enemy level strong symbol EZa, normal button symbol EZh, etc. FIG. 31, FIG. 32). After the display is stopped, the other effect symbols (left effect symbol EZ1 and right effect symbol EZ3) are used to determine whether or not to reach (see FIGS. 36 and 38). Therefore, according to the jackpot expectation degree (battle victory expectation degree) suggested by the role design, it is possible to change the strength of the desire to become a reach by directing the reach, and to improve the gaming entertainment It is.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when a fall negative symbol (such as a normal button symbol EZh) is stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y, it returns to the normal probability state (becomes a low probability high base gaming state). (See FIG. 33). Therefore, it is possible to strongly hold the desire to become reach in the reach production, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In other words, it is possible to play with peace of mind due to the falling negative design, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, when a normal role symbol (such as an enemy level strong symbol EZa) is stopped and displayed, it will give anxiety to fall into a low probability high base gaming state. In this case, however, it develops into battle reach. It becomes possible to increase the joy when winning, and to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the normal button symbol EZh or the special button symbol EZi is stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y, an operation effect may be generated if reach is reached before the reach is established. Suggested (see Figure 32). For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by reach production.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed at the time of the branch of battle reach (see FIG. 41D), and the normal button symbol EZh and the special button symbol EZi are stopped in the upper display area 50y. When displayed, it is suggested from before the reach establishment that the operation effect is generated at the time of branching in the battle reach (specific effect) after the success of reach reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to have a strong interest in the establishment of reach in the reach-reaching production, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the role symbol (for example, the normal button symbol EZh) that is the medium effect symbol EZ2 is more greatly hit before the battle reach is executed after the reach is established in the reach hitting effect. It may be changed to a role symbol having a high expectation level (expected level of battle victory) (see FIG. 40). Therefore, it is possible to expect a change in the role pattern after the reach is established, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the role symbol (for example, the enemy level strong symbol EZa) once stopped and displayed even before reaching the reach is directed to a role symbol having a higher jackpot expectation (battle victory expectation). (See FIG. 39). Therefore, when the role design is changed, the interest in the reach establishment in the reach production is further strengthened, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the normal symbol design (such as the enemy level strong symbol EZa), which is likely to be a big jackpot, from the normal role symbol (such as the enemy level strong symbol EZa) due to the middle symbol promotion roll production, The button may be promoted to a normal button symbol EZh (see FIG. 33). Therefore, according to such promotion effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and to improve the gaming interest.

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

  In the above embodiment, the role effect is included in the middle effect symbol EZ2, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is first stopped and displayed in the role symbol in the variable effect, and then the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same type of effect symbols. It is configured to indicate whether the display is stopped (that is, whether reach is established). On the other hand, a configuration in which the role effect is included in the left effect design symbol EZ1 and the reach establishment is encouraged by the remaining effect design symbol, or a role design is included in the effect effect design symbol EZ3 and the reach effect is established by the remaining effect design symbol. Or you may.

  In addition, the type and function of the special effect symbol (role symbol) can be changed as appropriate. For example, as a role symbol, a transition to a production mode that suggests that the player has not won a big jackpot (specifically, a production mode that displays a background image that suggests that the player has not won a big jackpot) is shown. A symbol (mode transition symbol) may be provided. Note that “show” includes explicit and implied. Moreover, you may provide the symbol (that is, the symbol which suggests the movable apparatus which act | operates) which suggests that a predetermined movable body effect is performed as a role symbol. In addition, as a role design, a design with characters such as “chance” and “extreme heat” drawn is provided, which suggests a jackpot expectation and a battle reach victory expectation (SP reach success expectation). It may be configured.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the normal role symbol and the fall negative symbol were provided as a role symbol, it is good also as a structure provided only with either one.

  In the above embodiment, the “normal design symbol” is “number symbol representing a number”, but it may be an effect symbol that does not represent a number, such as “character symbol representing a character”.

  In addition, various design effects such as medium symbol stop effect, reach reach effect, pre-reach mid-score promotion effect, post-reach mid-score promotion effect, SP reach (battle reach), fall fall effect, avoidance win effect Can be appropriately changed as long as the purpose of each production can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect and the post-reach middle symbol promotion effect are configured to be executable. However, both or one of these may be omitted. Further, in the above embodiment, both the pre-reach middle symbol promotion and the post-reach middle symbol promotion production are not performed in one variation production, but both the middle symbol promotion production production is one variation production. It is good also as a structure which may be performed in. Further, in the above embodiment, the post-reach middle symbol promotion effect is configured to be executed before the battle reach (SP reach), but may be executed after developing to the SP reach, such as during the battle reach. Also good.

  In addition, the middle symbol promotion effect (the pre-reach middle symbol promotion effect or the post-reach middle symbol promotion effect) branches between success and failure according to the operation of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 or the special button 41. It may be. Moreover, when the medium symbol promotion effect is successful, an arbitrary movable device (for example, the on-board movable device 55) may be operated at a timing indicating that effect. In this case, if the middle symbol promotion effect is unsuccessful, the movable device should not be operated.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which an operation effect generate | occur | produces only in a battle reach first strike, it is good also as a structure where an operation effect may generate | occur | produce in the effect branch (win / lose branch) in a normal battle reach. In this case, when the operation effect is generated, the battle victory expectation degree (the success expectation degree of the effect) may be higher than when the operation effect is not generated.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure by which an operation effect is performed at the time of the effect branch (winning branch) in battle reach, the execution timing of an operation effect can be changed suitably and the effect aspect of an operation effect is the operation part (normal button 40). Or other effects such as displaying a cut-in image that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot according to the operation of the special button 41).

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which inquires whether a medium effect symbol is stopped and displayed by a role symbol by a medium symbol stop-and-roll effect, you may beat this by another kind of effect. For example, a plurality of role symbols may be displayed on the display unit 50a, and a roulette notice effect indicating that one role symbol to be stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y is selected may be configured to be executable.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a special flow variation pattern of an effect flow for executing a predetermined resurrection effect after executing a failed symbol stop effect may be provided. In this case, when winning the probable big hit, the reviving production effect of the successful mode is executed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a doublet, and in the case of a loss, It is good to comprise so that the reviving production effect of a failure mode may be performed and production design EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be stopped and displayed with a break.

  In addition, in the fluctuating effects according to the special figure 1 and the fluctuating effects according to the special figure 2 in the low probability high base gaming state or in the low base gaming state, the fluctuating effects similar to the above-described forms (reach after performing the middle symbol stop turning effect It is good also as a structure which performs a roaring production | presentation and performs the production | presentation fluctuation effect of the production | presentation flow which progresses to SP reach, and FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “reach roll 1 loss change” or “reach roll 2 loss change” (that is, a special figure change pattern in which the reach reach production of failure is executed) is determined to be “with reach” in the reach determination. (See FIG. 29), but may be selected when it is determined that “no reach” in the reach determination.

  Further, the “special gaming state” in the present specification may be a jackpot gaming state based on a probable change jackpot (a jackpot gaming state scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after completion), or a simple jackpot gaming state. May be.

  Further, the “first gaming state” in this specification may be a high probability high base gaming state, and the “second gaming state” may be a high probability low base gaming state. Note that a configuration in which the high probability low base gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the high probability high base gaming state (for example, in the high probability low base gaming state, the big winning opening based on the small win is frequently made. Therefore, in a gaming machine in which a so-called small hit RUSH can be expected even if the jackpot is not won, the “first gaming state” is set to a high probability low base gaming state, May be the high probability high base gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 11 (fixed start port) where the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second start port 12 (variable start port, which can change the ease of entering the game ball). However, only one of them may be provided.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise.

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

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

Invention A1:
A determination means (a special figure determination process by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a change effect to stop and display in a stop mode for informing the result of the determination after variably displaying a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3). Prepared,
In the plurality of performance symbols,
A predetermined effect symbol (medium effect symbol EZ2) that is stopped and displayed in a specific display area (upper display area 50y);
There are other effect symbols (left effect symbol EZ1, right effect symbol EZ3) that are stopped and displayed in a display region (left display region 50x, right display region 50z) different from the specific display region,
In the predetermined effect design,
A normal production symbol (numerical symbol) that forms the final stop mode in the variation production,
A special effect design that does not form a final stop mode in the change production, and can suggest an expectation level for the special gaming state (role design, for example, normal button design EZh, enemy level strong design EZa, etc.) And include
The effect execution means stops the display of the special effect symbol in the specific display area in the variation effect, and then reaches a reach-increasing effect asking whether to reach using the other effect symbols (FIGS. 36 and 38). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by being capable of executing (see).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, first, after a predetermined effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a special effect symbol among a plurality of effect symbols, it is asked whether or not to reach using another effect symbol. Depending on the degree of expectation suggested by the special effect design, it is possible to change the strength of the desire to become reach through the reach production effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
When the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is set to a predetermined first gaming state (for example, a high-probability high-base gaming state), and a second gaming state (for example, less advantageous than the first gaming state) A game state control means (a process related to setting of the game state by the game control microcomputer 101) that may be in a low probability high base game state),
In the special effect design (role design),
When it is determined to be the special gaming state scheduled to be the first gaming state (when it is determined to be a promising big win), and to be the special gaming state scheduled to be the second gaming state The first special effect symbol (normal role symbol, for example, enemy level strong symbol EZa) that may be stopped and displayed in both cases (usually determined to be a big win),
When it is determined that the special gaming state is scheduled to be in the first gaming state, the display may be stopped, but it is determined that the special gaming state is scheduled to be in the second gaming state. In some cases, the gaming machine has a second special effect design (a fall negative design, for example, a normal button design EZh) that is not stopped and displayed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second special effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the second gaming state does not occur. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to the invention A2,
Provided with an operation unit (normal button 40, special button 41) that can be operated by the player,
The effect execution means may execute an operation effect (for example, an effect shown in FIG. 41D) that causes the player to operate the operation unit.
The second special effect symbol is an operation effect suggestion symbol (normal button symbol EZh, special button symbol EZi) that suggests that the manipulation effect is generated after the effect symbol is reached in the reach hit effect. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is suggested that the reach of the operation effect is generated before reaching the reach, so that it is possible to improve the interest by the reach-making effect.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect (battle reach) for notifying whether or not the special game state is reached when the effect symbol is reached in the reach hit effect.
The operation effect is executed at the time of a winning branch in the specific effect (see FIG. 41).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is suggested from the pre-reach establishment that the operation effect is generated at the time of the successful branch in the specific effect after the successful reach of the reach, so there is a strong interest in the reach establishment in the reach reach effect. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to invention A4,
There are a plurality of types of special effect symbols with different degrees of expectation for the special gaming state (for example, normal button symbol EZh, special button symbol EZi, etc.)
The effect execution means changes the special effect symbol once stopped and displayed to another special effect symbol that has a higher expectation to be in the special gaming state than the special effect symbol. 40) may be executed after reach is established in the reach production effect.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to expect a change in the special performance symbol after the reach is established, and the gaming entertainment can be improved.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to any one of Inventions A1 to A5,
In the special effect design, there are a plurality of types with different degrees of expectation for the special gaming state,
The effect execution means changes the special effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped to another special effect symbol that has a higher expectation of entering the special gaming state than the special effect symbol. 39) may be executed before the reach production effect.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special effect symbol once stopped and displayed may be changed even before the reach production effect. Therefore, when the change is made, the interest in establishing the reach in the reach production effect is further increased. It will be strengthened and it will be possible to improve the game entertainment.

  By the way, in a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is made based on winning in a winning opening such as a start opening. The result of this determination is indicated by a variation effect. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, in the variation effect, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are first stopped, and when these effect symbols are displayed with the same symbol, the reach effect is displayed. A pachinko gaming machine is described in which the result of the determination is reported by finally stopping and displaying the three left, middle, and right performance symbols in the form of a double-eyed or reach-losing eye. However, there is room for improvement in the performance performed by the gaming machine in order to improve the gaming interest. The above-described invention A is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “A predetermined stop pattern displayed in a specific display area in a change effect has a final stop mode in the change effect. And a normal effect design that forms a final stop mode in the variable effect, and a special effect design that can suggest the degree of expectation that will be in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, The effect execution means is different in that the special effect design is stopped and displayed in a specific display area in the variable production, and then the reach production effect is performed to determine whether or not the other design is used for reaching. . As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interests” (provides operational effects).

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 40 ... Normal button (operation unit)
41 ... Special button (operation unit)
50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 50x ... Left display area 50y ... Upper display area (specific display area)
50z ... Right display area 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer EZ1 ... Left production symbol (other production symbols)
EZ2 ... Medium production design (predetermined production design)
EZ3 ... Right design (other productions)

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that is displayed in a stop mode in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and then informed in a stop mode to notify the result of the determination,
In the plurality of performance symbols,
A first effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in a specific display area;
There are a second effect symbol and a third effect symbol that are stopped and displayed in a display area different from the specific display area,
The first effect design includes a special effect design different from a normal effect design that forms a final stop mode in the variation effect,
The production execution means can execute a reach production effect that uses the second production symbol and the third production symbol to reach a reach after the special production design is stopped and displayed in the variation production. And
The game machine characterized in that the special effect symbol is a symbol suggesting an effect to be executed after reach establishment.