JP2020018621A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 comprises a game control microcomputer 101 which performs a determination process on the basis of a ball entry into a first start port 11 or a second start port 12, and allows variable display of a special symbol indicating a result of the determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 can set one set value from a plurality of set values including a set value "1" and a set value "6" having a higher jackpot winning probability than the set value "1." When the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed reaches a specified number (40 or 100) under a control mode of high probability time-shortening state, a game control board 100 can transition to a high probability non-time-shortening state that is more advantageous than the high probability time-shortening state. When the set value "1" is set, the transition from the high probability time-shortening state to the high probability non-time-shortening state is easier than when the set value "6" is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a process of determining whether or not to win a jackpot is performed based on the entry of a game ball into a starting port (entrance port). For example, in a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the probability of determining a jackpot in the determination process can be set arbitrarily.

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  However, in the above-described pachinko gaming machine, if a setting that has a low probability of being determined to be a big hit is performed, the situation simply becomes disadvantageous for the player, and the gaming interest may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing amusement in gaming.

The gaming machine of the present invention
When the determination process is performed based on the ball entering the entrance, in a gaming machine having a game control unit that enables a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process to be variably displayed,
The game control means,
From among a plurality of set values including a first set value and a second set value having a higher probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the determination process than the first set value, one selected set value can be set,
When the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a specified number of times in the predetermined first gaming state, it is possible to shift to a second gaming state more advantageous than the first gaming state,
When the first set value is set by the game control means, the state shifts from the first game state to the second game state more than when the second set value is set by the game control means. A gaming machine characterized by being easy to use.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. (A) is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing member of the electric chew is in an open state, and (B) is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing member of the electric chew is in a closed state. is there. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 2 and is a diagram showing indicators provided in the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the effect control board side. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table when the set value is “1”, (B) is a big hit determination table when the set value is “2”, and (C) is a big hit determination table when the set value is “3”. (D) is a jackpot determination table when the set value is “4”, (E) is a jackpot determination table when the set value is “5”, and (F) is a setting table. This is a big hit determination table when the value is “6”, (G) is a reach determination table, (H) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (I) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. It is a figure for explaining a flow of a game. It is a figure showing a background image at the time of setting various production modes. It is a figure for explaining the end timing of a time saving state. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a setting value setting process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flow chart of the 1st special operation processing. It is a flow chart of the 2nd special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a 1st special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a process during a 1st special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a process during a 2nd special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a 1st special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 forced stop process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 forced stop process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hitting game). It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a mode status setting process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection processing 1. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection processing 2. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a figure for explaining production example 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example 2. It is a set value fluctuation effect pattern table. It is a figure for explaining the example of a setting suggestion effect in the 1st form. It is a figure for explaining the example of production in the 2nd form. It is a figure for explaining the example of a setting suggestion effect in a 2nd form. It is a hit type determination table in a 3rd form. It is a figure for explaining the end timing of the time saving state in a 4th form.

1. Configuration of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 and a gaming board 1 (see FIG. 2) mounted in the gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22 arranged outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, an outer frame 22, and an inner frame. And a front door 23 (front frame) disposed on the front side of the front side 21. The front door 23 has a vertical rectangular shape for protecting the gaming board 1 and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21. At the center of the front door 23, a transparent glass plate 23t (window) is attached so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 6 in which a game ball fired by operating the handle 72 k flows down is formed on the game board 1 by being surrounded by a rail member 62. The gaming board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. In the game board 1, a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (units for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness and the like to be described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Things.

  In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding game balls are provided in a protruding manner. In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means) as a liquid crystal display device is arranged. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50, a variable display (variable display) of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) EZ synchronized with a variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing. In addition, the effect which displays the effect design EZ is called effect design change effect. The effect design fluctuation effect is sometimes referred to as “decorative design fluctuation effect” or simply “variation effect”.

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

  For example, when a jackpot is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a slot number such as “777”. In the case of a loss, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a break such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery with the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but with the image display device 50. Note that the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed. In addition, as an aspect of the effect symbol change display, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down.

  The image display device 50 displays an effect design change effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like. Display at 50a. In the effect design fluctuation effect, in addition to the effect design EZ such as a number, an effect image other than the effect design EZ such as a background image and a character image is displayed.

  In addition, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a first reserved icon display area for displaying a first reserved icon HA (effect reserved image) according to the number of first special figure reserved stored, which will be described later. The display of the first reservation icon HA allows the player to easily understand the storage number of the first special figure reservation displayed on the first special figure reservation display 83a (see FIG. 4) described later. In addition, there is a second holding icon display area for displaying a second holding icon HB (effect holding image) according to the number of stored second special figure holdings described later. The display of the second reservation icon HB allows the player to easily understand the storage number of the second special figure reservation displayed on the second special figure reservation display 83b (see FIG. 4) described later.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. At the lower part of the center frame 61, there is formed a stage portion 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later. Further, a warp portion 61w that allows game balls to flow in from the entrance and flows out from the exit to the stage portion 61s is provided on the left portion of the center frame 61. On the upper part of the center frame 61, a vertically movable board movable body 55k is provided. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-back direction.

  In the center of the game area 6 below the image display device 50 in the left-right direction, a first start winning device 11D having a first start port 11 (ball entrance) whose ease of entering a game ball does not always change is provided. Is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first entrance port, a fixed entrance port, a first starting winning port, and a first starting area. In addition, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, and first start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity of the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the jackpot random number or the like).

  In addition, a second big winning device 15D provided with a second big winning opening 15 (special winning opening) is provided at the upper right of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6. The second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a second special winning opening. The second big winning device 15D is also referred to as a second attacker (AT), a second special winning means, or a second special variable winning device. The second big winning device 15D includes a second AT opening / closing member 15k that is opened and closed, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 15 by operating the second AT opening and closing member 15k. The second AT opening / closing member 15k is driven by a second special winning opening solenoid 15s (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 15 allows a game ball to enter only when the second AT opening / closing member 15k is in an open state. The second special winning opening 15 is opened during execution of a small hit game described below, and is not opened during execution of a big hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in the small hit game.

  In addition, in the upper right of the second big winning device 15D in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric winning combination) having a second starting port 12 (ball entrance) in which ease of entering a game ball can be changed. An object 12D is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entrance opening, a variable entrance opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting region. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry unit, a variable ball entry unit, or a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity of a lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a jackpot random number or the like). The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k which is movable (forward / backward) in the front-rear direction and takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. is there. The electric tube opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric tube solenoid 12s described later.

  The electric tube opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric tube solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the electric chewing opening / closing member 12k is retracted rearward, so that game balls can enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k has advanced forward, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the second starting port 12. Thus, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than in the closed state, the electric chew is in the closed state. (2) It is not necessary that the ball cannot enter the starting port. Further, the electric chew is not limited to the one having an opening and closing member that can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction.

  In addition, a first big winning device 14D having a first big winning opening 14 is provided at the upper left of the electric chew 12D in the game area 6. The first special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a first special winning opening. The first big winning device 14D is also referred to as a first attacker (AT), a first special winning means, and a first special variable winning device. The first big winning device 14D includes a first AT opening / closing member 14k that is opened and closed, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 by operating the first AT opening and closing member 14k. The first AT opening and closing member 14k is driven by a first special winning opening solenoid 14s (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the first AT opening / closing member 14k is in an open state. The first big winning opening 14 is opened during the execution of the jackpot game described below, and is not opened during the execution of the small hit game. In other words, it is a special attacker in jackpot games.

  In addition, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the upper right of the first big winning device 14D in the game area 6. The gate 13 is also called a passage port or a passage area. Passing of the game ball to the gate 13 is an execution trigger of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided below the game area 6. In particular, in the present embodiment, the general winning opening 10 is arranged at the lower left of the electric chew 12D. At the bottom of the game area 6, there is provided an out port 19 for discharging a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6.

  In the gaming area 6 in which various winning ports and the like are arranged as described above, a left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right side. There is. A method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is referred to as left hit. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is referred to as right strike. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a flow path through which a game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a flow path through which game balls flow down when playing right-handedly. , The second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, and an out port 19 are arranged. The player can aim at winning in the first starting port 11 and the general winning opening 10 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Note that the gate 13 is not provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, when the player is left-handed, the electric chew 12D is not opened.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, the gate 13, the first big winning opening 14 (the first big winning device 14D), the second starting opening 12 (the electric chew 12D), the general winning opening 10, Two big winning openings 15 (second big winning device 15D) and an out opening 19 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, so that the player passes through the gate 13 or the first big winning opening 14, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the second big winning. It is possible to aim for a prize in the mouth 15.

  Here, based on FIG. 3, the flow of the game ball when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in an open state and the flow of the game ball when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in a closed state will be described. In this embodiment, the game ball hit by the right hit toward the right game area 6R almost passes through the gate 13 and reaches above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k as shown in FIG. Has become.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in an open state, a game ball that has reached above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is retracted rearward because the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is retracted backward. The ball enters the second starting port 12 as it is. That is, it does not go toward the general winning opening 10 or the second big winning opening 15 disposed to the left of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, in the electric support control state described later (the high accuracy time-saving state accompanied by the electric support control state), the right-hitting game ball is almost completely opened by the electric chew opening / closing member 12k, which is almost the second starting time. There is almost no ball entering the mouth 12 and the general winning opening 10. Furthermore, even if the second special winning opening 15 is opened by the execution of the small hitting game described later, the ball rarely enters the second special winning opening 15.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball reaching above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k has the electric chew opening / closing member 12k advanced forward. Therefore, after contacting the electric tube opening and closing member 12k, it flows down to the left. As a result, the game ball that has flowed to the left goes to the general winning opening 10 and to the second big winning opening 15. Therefore, in a non-electric support control state described later (a high-precision non-saving time state without the electric support control state), the right-hitting game ball is set in the general winning opening 10 when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is closed. It is possible to enter the ball. Furthermore, it is possible to enter the open second big winning opening 15 by executing a small hitting game described later.

  Returning to the description of the gaming board 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, indicators 8 are arranged at a lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a first special figure display 81a for variably displaying a first special symbol, a second special figure display 81b for variably displaying a second special symbol, and a normal symbol. Is variably displayed. The first special symbol is also called a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also called a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary symbols are also called ordinary figures.

  In addition, the display units 8 include a first special map display 81a and a second special map display 81b, which indicate the number of stored operations (first special map storage) of the first special map display 81a. A second special figure hold display 83b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (normal figure hold) of the general figure display 82 are included. Have been.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 83. Also, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively called special figure reservation.

  The special figure display 81 variably displays (variable display) the special symbols and then stops the special symbols, thereby performing a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. Report results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol and the stopped symbol) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode), the first big prize is an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game in which the mouth 14 is opened (an example of a special game) is performed. When the stop symbol is a predetermined small hit symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode), the small symbol for opening the second big winning opening 15 in an opening pattern corresponding to the stopped small hit symbol is displayed. A winning game (an example of a special game) is performed. The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 14 in the big hit game and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 15 in the small winning game will be described later.

  More specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special pattern according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later) is won, the first, second, and third from the left, such as “XXXXXXXXXXX” (X: lit, x: unlit). The big hit symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on is displayed. When a small hit is won, a small hit symbol in which the first, fourth, and fifth LEDs from the left are turned on, such as “○ ●●●●●●●”, is displayed. In the case of a losing, a losing symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the lost design is not a specific special design. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuating time. In the fluctuating display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random number values (numerical information such as a jackpot random number) acquired for the winning are obtained. , Information for determination) is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. More specifically, if a winning is made in the first opening 11, it is stored as a first special figure reservation in a first special figure holding storage unit 105 a described later, and if a winning is made in the second starting opening 12, the second special figure is stored. It is stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit 105b described later as a figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when a special symbol based on the special figure reservation can be variably displayed. Extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing a variable display of a special symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game. Even if there is a prize during the execution of, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed even during the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol can be performed even during the variable display of the second special symbol. This is an executable pachinko gaming machine PY1 (a so-called “simultaneously variable pachinko gaming machine”).

  The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. More specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

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

  More specifically, the ordinary symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 4), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed, such as “○” (○: turned on, ●: turned off). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which only the right LED is turned on, such as "● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal losing symbol. Note that the normal losing symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined fluctuating time. The fluctuating display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a general figure hold in a general figure holding storage unit 106 described later. Once stored. There is an upper limit to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general figure holding stored in the general figure holding storage unit 106 is exhausted when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general figure holding becomes possible. The digestion of the ordinary symbol hold refers to determining a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol hold and executing variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after passing, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the ordinary symbol or during the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  Then, the number of such general-purpose reservations is displayed on a general-purpose reservation display 84. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of general-purpose reservations.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls a game profit such as a jackpot lottery or a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. An effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for performing control, a payout control board 170 for performing control relating to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. Note that the game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, a sound control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162 described later.

  The sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 610, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame lamp 212, and the like). I just need.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY 1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 to be described later. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A RAM clear switch 119 for causing the game CPU 102 to clear information stored in the game RAM 104 is mounted on the power supply board 190. The RAM clear switch 119 is used to set a set value, as described later. 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 game control board 100 may be provided on the game control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided on the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game control board 100 is provided with a set value cylinder 70 for enabling change of a set value described later. The setting value cylinder 70 is provided with an insertion hole 70A for inserting a dedicated setting key. When a setting key (not shown) is inserted into the insertion hole 70A, the setting value cylinder 70 can be rotated clockwise by 90 degrees from the reference standby state. Then, as will be described later, when the set value cylinder 70 is rotated clockwise by 90 degrees from the standby state, the set state is established. As a result, the setting can be changed by operating the RAM clear switch 119. The RAM clear switch 119 is configured to be able to be pressed. Further, on the surface of the game control board 100, a set value display 87 for displaying a current set value is mounted. The set value display 87 is constituted by a red 7-segment display.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control board 100 is mounted with 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. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing the stored program and a game I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106. The game RAM 104 is provided with a set value storage unit 107 for storing set value data indicating a set value described later. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to each game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from each game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a first winning opening sensor 14a, a second winning opening sensor 15a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a. It is connected.

  The first starting port sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12, and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14 a is provided in the first special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a is provided in the second special winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in each general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

  As the solenoids, an electric chu solenoid 12s, a first winning port solenoid 14s, and a second winning port solenoid 15s are connected. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the first AT opening / closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the second AT opening and closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D.

  Further, the game control board 100 is connected to the display devices 8 (the special figure display 81, the general figure display 82, and the special figure reservation display 83) and the set value display 87. The display control of these displays 8 and the set value display 87 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing 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 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the prize ball. And payout of rental balls. The paid-out prize balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a set value cylinder sensor 70a. The set value cylinder sensor 70a can detect a rotation operation of the set value cylinder 70. When there is a rotation operation of the set value cylinder 70, the set value cylinder sensor 70a detects the rotation operation of the set value cylinder 70 and outputs a detection signal indicating that the set value cylinder 70 has been rotated. Output to 100.

  A RAM clear switch sensor 119a is connected to the power supply board 190. The RAM clear switch sensor 119a can detect a pressing operation of the RAM clear switch 119. When the RAM clear switch 119 is pressed, the RAM clear switch sensor 119a detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch 119 and sends a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 119 is pressed to a game control board. Output to 100.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer (indicative effect execution means) 121 stores effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. And a production I / O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The effect ROM 123 may be external. The effect RAM 124 is provided with a set value flag storage unit 125 for storing a set value flag.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the image control board 140, the sound control board 161 (sound control circuit), and the sub-drive board 162 are connected to the effect control board 120. The frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, and the board movable body 55k are connected to the sub-drive board 162.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. Have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (including effect designs), background images, and the like. Image data is stored.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 610 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of the lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In more detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data, which determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and also determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and according to the light emission pattern data. (LED) emission control. Note that the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and performs drive control of a motor for driving the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. Do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

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

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

3. Description of Jackpots and the like In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are "big hits (big hits)" and "small hits (small hits)". At the time of "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "small hit", "small hit design" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. However, in this embodiment, only when the lottery of the second special symbol is performed, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b, and the lottery of the first special symbol is performed. , The small winning symbol is not stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  When the big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a “big hit game” in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed (the type of the big hit) is executed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (unit open game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending after the last round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED). Each round game starts by the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends by the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  In addition, when a small hit is won in a special symbol lottery (a lottery of a second special symbol), a “small hit game” in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern is executed. In the present embodiment, the small hit game is a small hit opening game for opening the second big winning opening 15, an opening before the small hit opening game is started (an interval before opening), and after the small hit opening game ends. Ending (post-closure interval).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots (jackpot symbols) as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, there are roughly two types. “Probable change jackpot” and “normal jackpot”. The “probable change jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. “Normal jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state) described later.

  As shown in FIG. 8, there are four types of jackpots (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1). Specifically, when the first special symbol is determined to be a winning variation 1 by a lottery, “special figure 1_probably varying symbol 1” is stopped and displayed as the winning symbol. In addition, when the lottery of the first special symbol results in a probability change jackpot of 2, the special symbol "special symbol 1_change probability symbol 2" is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol. If the first special symbol lottery results in a winning variation of three, the special bonus symbol "special figure 1_probably varying symbol 3" is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if a lottery of the first special symbol results in a normal jackpot, “special symbol 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol.

  In addition, there are five types of jackpots (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b) that can be won by lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2). More specifically, when the second special symbol lottery results in a winning variation of four, "special figure 2_probably varying symbol 1" is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol. In addition, when the second special symbol is determined to be a winning large hit of 5, the special winning symbol “special figure 2_probably changing symbol 2” is stopped and displayed. If the second special symbol is a lottery with a chance of 6 at the lottery, “special figure 2_variable symbol 3” is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol. If the second special symbol is a lottery with a chance of 7 in the lottery, “special figure 2_variable symbol 4” is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the lottery of the second special symbol results in a normal jackpot, “special symbol 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol.

  Then, according to the type of the big hit (big hit symbol), the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a time-saving state or a non-time-saving state described later. Therefore, even if the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state, it may be controlled to the time saving state, and even if it is controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the non-saving time state. Sometimes. The number of times saved may be set to 10,000, 100, or 40 times when controlled to the time saving state. The number of time savings refers to the upper limit execution number (specified number) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the time saving state.

  Here, the gaming state of the present pachinko gaming machine PY1 is roughly divided into three gaming states. A normal probability state and a non-time saving state (hereinafter also referred to as a "normal gaming state" or a "low-probability non-saving time state"), a high probability state and a time-saving state (hereinafter also referred to as a "high-probability time saving state"), a high probability state and There is a non-time saving state (hereinafter also referred to as a “highly accurate non-time saving state”). In the initial setting, a normal game state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 1 in the lottery of the first special symbol (when the special figure 1 _ probability change symbol 1 (first jackpot) is stopped and displayed), the game state after the jackpot game is , Is controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (high accuracy time saving state). In this case, the time saving state substantially continues until the next big hit is won (start of the big hit game), and the number of time savings is set to 10000.

  Also, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 2 in the lottery of the first special symbol (when the special figure 1_ probability change symbol 2 is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and a time reduction state (high accuracy time reduction). State). In this case, the number of times saved is set to 100 (first specified number).

  Also, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 3 in the lottery of the first special symbol (when the special figure 1_ probability change symbol 3 (second jackpot winning) is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and It is controlled to the time saving state (high accuracy time saving state). In this case, the number of times saved is set to 40 (second specified number).

  On the other hand, in the case of winning a normal jackpot in the first special symbol lottery (when the special symbol 1_normal symbol is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state ( (Normal game state). In this case, of course, the number of working hours is not set. In addition, the distribution rate for the special figure 1_probably changing pattern 1, the special figure 1_probably changing pattern 2, the special figure 1_probably changing pattern 3, and the special figure 1_normal pattern is set to 20%: 20%: 25%: 35%. Have been.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 4 in the lottery of the second special symbol (when the special figure 2_probably variable symbol 1 (first jackpot winning) is stopped and displayed), the game after the jackpot game The state is controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (high probability time saving state). In this case, the time saving state substantially continues until the next big hit is won (start of the big hit game), and the number of time savings is set to 10000.

  Also, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 5 in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2_ when the probability change symbol 2 is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and a time reduction state (high probability time reduction). State). In this case, the number of times saved is set to 100 (first specified number).

  Also, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 6 by lottery of the second special symbol (when the special figure 2_ probability change symbol 3 (second jackpot winning) is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and It is controlled to the time saving state (high accuracy time saving state). In this case, the number of times saved is set to 40 (second specified number).

  Further, in the case of winning the probability change jackpot 7 in the second special symbol lottery (when the special figure 2_ probability change symbol 4 is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and a non-time saving state (high accuracy). Non-time saving state). In this case, of course, the number of working hours is not set.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning a normal jackpot in the second special symbol lottery (when the special symbol 2_normal symbol is stopped and displayed), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state ( (Normal game state). In addition, the distribution ratio with respect to the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 1, the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 2, the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 3, the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 4, and the special figure 2_normal pattern is 20%: 20%. : 20%: 5%: 35%.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the jackpot that is won in the lottery of the first special symbol, whether it is a probable jackpot or a regular jackpot is a 16R (substantially 8R) jackpot. In this 16R (substantially 8R) jackpot, the first special winning opening 14 is opened up to 29.5 seconds from 1R to 8R, and the first winning opening 14 is opened up to 0.1 seconds from 9R to 16R. . Therefore, from 9R to 16R, since the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 is extremely short, a prize ball cannot be expected, and the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds refers to the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (eight in this embodiment).

  In addition, the jackpot to be won in the second special symbol lottery is a 16R jackpot, regardless of whether the jackpot is a probability variable jackpot or a normal jackpot. In this 16R jackpot, the first big winning opening 14 is opened from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Note that the large winning opening may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to win a small hit only in the lottery of the second special symbol. The opening pattern in the case of winning a small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, the opening is first performed for 0.004 seconds. Next, the second special winning opening 15 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. Finally, the ending is performed for 0.3 seconds. When a small hit is won in the lottery of the second special symbol, “special symbol 2_small symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lottery for determining whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed based on a "big hit random number", and the lottery of a winning type that is won is performed based on a "hit random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in FIG. 9A, the hit type random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include “reach random numbers” and “variation pattern random numbers” in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in an effect design variation effect that indicates the result of the jackpot determination when the result is unacceptable. The reach is a state in which the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed among the plurality of effect symbols EZ is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. This is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the effect symbols EZ indicating the jackpot winning. The effect symbol EZ stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaking in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. The reach random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time of a special symbol. The variation pattern random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 9B. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the jackpot determination table and set values In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot determination table is used to determine whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, a jackpot or small hit or loss. I do. The big hit determination table can be provided for each set value, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F). That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot determination table with the set value.

  The set value is a value such as a parameter associated with a probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit probability”). As described later, the set value can be set when the game control board 100 is powered on. By operating the aforementioned set value cylinder 70 and RAM clear switch 119, a set value can be set for each pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  In this embodiment, six types of setting values 1 to 6 are set. More specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “1” (see FIG. 10A) and a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “2”. FIG. 10B), a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “3” (see FIG. 10C), and a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “4” (see FIG. 10). (D), a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “5” (see FIG. 10E), and a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “6” (see FIG. 10F ) See).

  Each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the set values further includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a “normal probability jackpot determination table”) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state. (Hereinafter, referred to as a “high-probability jackpot determination table”). The types of set values are not limited to six as in the present embodiment, but may be seven or more or five or less, and can be set as appropriate.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the set value and the game state, the jackpot random number determination value (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed to the jackpot, small hit, and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 checks the jackpot random number acquired against the jackpot determination table associated with the set value and the gaming state, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F), for each set value, the special symbol random number determination value in which the high probability jackpot determination table is determined to be a big hit is greater than the normal probability large hit determination table. There are many settings. Furthermore, for the same gaming state, as the set value becomes higher, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set more. That is, the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine a jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F), the small special lottery may be won in the second special symbol lottery, but the small special lottery may not be won in the first special symbol lottery. Is set. Note that the method of assigning the jackpot random numbers to the jackpot probability and the results of the various jackpot determinations is not limited to the present embodiment and can be changed as appropriate.

5. Description of gaming state Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the ordinary figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special map display 81 is operating is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not operating is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

  A state in which the fluctuation time reducing function of the special map display 81 is operating is referred to as a “time reduction state”, and a state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time reduction state. That is, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a special figure fluctuation pattern table determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more frequently than in a non-time reduction state (see FIG. 11). In other words, when the fluctuation time reducing function of the special figure display 81 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time reduction state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim at winning the jackpot under the smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the general-purpose indicator 82 operate in the time reduction state and do not operate in the non-time reduction state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the winning probability in the ordinary symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time reduction state. That is, the hit determination (determination of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( (See FIG. 10H). In other words, when the probability varying function of the ordinary symbol display 42 is activated, the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 42 has a higher probability of becoming an ordinary hit symbol than when it is not activated. .

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (I), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 1.1 seconds in the non-time saving state, regardless of whether the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is a hit or a loss. In the time saving state, the time is 1.0 second. The stop time of the ordinary symbol is set to 8 ms when the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is a hit, and is set to 500 ms when the result is a loss.

  Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the electric tube 12D is operating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 1.0 second, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 3.0 seconds.

  In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric tube 12D is operating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens only once, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens three times. In the time saving state, the interval time from the closing of the electric tube 12D to the next opening is set to 0.5 seconds.

  Under the condition that the probability changing function and the changing time reducing function of the general-purpose indicator 82 and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric tuner 12D are operating, compared to a case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and it becomes easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as an “ball entry easy state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a “non-ball entry easy state”. Note that the easy ball entry state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning in the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the easy ball entry state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a high base state. On the other hand, the non-ball entry easy state is also called a non-electric support control state or a low base state.

  In the easy ball entry state, not all of the above functions may be operated. That is, one or more of the probability changing function of the general-purpose indicator 82, the function of reducing the variation time of the general-purpose indicator 82, the function of extending the opening time of the electric chew 12D, and the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 12D are provided. It is only necessary that the operation makes opening of the electric tube 12D easier than when the function is not operating. Also, the easy ball entry state may be controlled independently without being associated with the time saving state.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, even in the non-ball entry easy state, the game ball hit right is set so that it can enter the electric chew 12D to some extent. That is, as shown in FIG. 10 (H), even in the non-time saving state, similar to the time saving state, it can be determined that almost a lottery is won in the normal symbol lottery. Also, as shown in FIG. 10H, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to a relatively short time (1.1 seconds) as in the time reduction state. However, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is one second, and it is released only once, compared to the time saving state. In this manner, even in the non-ball entry easy state, that is, the non-time-saving state accompanied by the non-ball entry easy state, the right-hit game ball is set to be able to enter the electric chew 12D to some extent. The reason will be described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the state is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game, the high probability state performs a variable display of a special symbol a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, 10,000 times) or The game ends when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the high probability state substantially continues until the next jackpot winning. In addition, the termination condition of the high probability state may be such that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  Note that the jackpot game and the small hit game are collectively referred to as “special game”, and the state in which the special game (big hit game, small hit game) is being executed is referred to as “special game state (big hit game state, small hit game). State) ”. Further, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “bonus game state”.

  In the high-accuracy time-saving state accompanied by the electric support control state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 2) by right-handing so that the game can proceed advantageously. The reason is that the electric support 12 </ b> D is easily opened by the electric support control, and the winning in the second starting port 12 is easier than the winning in the first starting port 11. For this reason, the game ball is passed right through the second starting port 12 so as to win the game ball while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger of the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start winnings (winning at the starting opening) than when the player hits left. Note that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a right-handed game during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the normal game state without the electric support control state, it is possible to advantageously advance the game by making the game ball enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 2) by left-handing. As will be described later, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation display is continued for an extremely long time of 600,000 ms (see FIG. 11), and the lottery result of the second special symbol is displayed for a while. Because you can not get. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that a game ball can be awarded to the first starting port 11. This allows the game to proceed more smoothly than right-handed.

  In the present embodiment, in the lottery of the second special symbol, in any of the big hit determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/5. Since it is set, it is possible to win the small hit relatively frequently, except for the normal gaming state. Therefore, as long as the lottery of the second special symbol continues, the small hit game is executed relatively frequently, and the second big winning opening 15 can be opened relatively frequently.

  Here, in the case of the high-accuracy time-saving state accompanied by the electric support control state, the right-hitting game ball is almost completely opened because the electric-chu opening / closing member 12k is frequently opened as shown in FIG. It is unlikely that the player will enter the second starting port 12 and win the second large winning port 15 opened by the small hit game. That is, even if the lottery of the special figure 2 is frequently executed and the second big winning opening 15 is opened relatively frequently due to the small hitting game, it is almost impossible to obtain a winning in the second big winning opening 15.

  On the other hand, in the case of the high-accuracy non-time saving state accompanied by the non-electric support control state, the right-hit game ball can enter the electric chew 12D to some extent as described above. Therefore, the second special symbol lottery is executed, and the second big winning opening 15 can be opened by executing the small hitting game. In this case, among the right-hitting game balls, the game balls that have not entered the electric chew 12D are, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the second large winning opening 15 opened by executing the small hit game. You can win a prize. In this way, in the high-precision non-time saving state accompanied by the non-electric support control state, it is possible to make the electric chew 12D enter the ball more frequently to some extent and also to make the second large winning opening 15 to some extent. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, the game balls that have not entered the electric chew 12D are set so that they can enter the general winning opening 10 to some extent.

  Therefore, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state with the non-electric support control state is an advantageous gaming state in which more prize balls can be obtained than the high-accuracy time-saving state with the electric support control state. In other words, the base (the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls) is set so as not to exceed “1” in the highly accurate time reduction state, whereas the base is “1” in the highly accurate non-time reduction state. Is set to exceed. In this manner, the highly probable non-saving time state (special game state) of the present embodiment becomes an advantageous game state in which it is easy to win the second large winning opening 15 by opening the second large winning opening 15 based on the small win. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “small hit rush state”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the high-accuracy non-saving time state with the non-electric support control state, the right-hitting game ball is set so as to be able to enter the electric chew 12D to some extent. Even in the state (low-probability non-time saving state), a game ball hit right can enter the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is necessary to take countermeasures so as not to be hit right in the normal game state.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously changed, and as shown in FIG. , "600,000 ms (10 minutes)". That is, a special special figure fluctuation pattern table in the low probability non-time saving state is provided so that the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely long in the low probability non-saving time state. Therefore, if the player makes a right-handed hit and enters the electric chew 12D in the normal gaming state (low-probability non-saving time state) with the non-electric support control state, even if the first special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner, The second special symbol will continue to fluctuate for 10 minutes. Therefore, the player cannot obtain the lottery result of the second special symbol for an extremely long time of 10 minutes. As described above, countermeasures against right-handing are taken so that even if the player makes right-handing in the normal game state, the player does not give unfair advantage.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, as the end condition of the time saving state, as described above, the number of times of execution of the change display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of times of change of the special figure”) becomes the specified number (10000 times, 100 times or 40 times). End conditions leading to are provided.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the highly accurate non-time saving state (the second game state and the special game state) is more advantageous to the player than the highly accurate time reduction state (the first game state and the specific game state). You have set. The high-accuracy non-time saving state is characterized in that it can be shifted from the high-accuracy time saving state. In the highly accurate time saving state, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches a specified number (the number of time savings), the state is switched from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, and the state becomes the highly accurate non-saving time state. Therefore, from the point of view of the player, if all the time savings are exhausted, an advantageous high-precision non-saving time state (small hit rush state) can be obtained. In this way, in the high-accuracy time saving state, the player is allowed to actively reduce the number of time savings, so that the player can expect the number of times the special figure fluctuates to reach the specified number, such as a so-called “ceiling”. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel and interesting property that has not been available in the past.

  Here, the difference between the conventional general game characteristics and the game characteristics of the present embodiment will be described. In the conventional general playability, a player aims at a probability change jackpot by a lottery of a special symbol in a normal game state. If the jackpot is a probable change, the game is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state after the jackpot game. In this highly accurate time saving state, aim for the next jackpot winning until the number of time savings and the number of STs (the maximum number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol that can continue the high probability state) are exhausted. Will be. Since the number of times of saving time and the number of times of ST are determined at the time of winning the jackpot, hitherto, it has been a monotonous game property to repeat the jackpot → highly accurate time saving state → jackpot.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state after the big-hit game, the state can be shifted to a more advantageous high-accuracy non-hour-saving state (small-hit rush state). In order to shift to the high-accuracy non-time saving state, it is necessary to satisfy the condition that all the number of time savings are consumed. Therefore, depending on the tack (pulling) of the player in the high-accuracy time-saving state, it is possible to shift to a more advantageous game state (high-accuracy non-time-saving state) than the gaming state after the jackpot game (high-accuracy time-saving state). is there. Therefore, it is possible to provide an unprecedented novel game, instead of a game that repeats a jackpot ⇒ a highly accurate time saving state ⇒ a jackpot.

  That is, in the conventional general playability, the flow of the subsequent game is determined at the time of the jackpot win, whereas in the playability of the present embodiment, after the jackpot is won (high probability time saving state), the small hit Since the flow of the game is such that it can be acquired by a lottery by itself in the transition to the rush state (high-precision non-saving time state), it is possible to experience a thrilling feeling that has not existed in the past.

  Further, in a conventional general ST machine (a pachinko game machine in which the high probability state continues until the fluctuation display of the special symbol reaches the upper limit execution number after being controlled to the high probability state), the special symbol Each time the variable display is executed, it is a game property that gives a feeling of frustration approaching the transition to the normal probability state. In a conventional general loop machine (a pachinko game machine in which a high probability state substantially continues until the next jackpot is won), the gaming property is such that the next jackpot is expected to be won as soon as possible in a highly accurate time saving state. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the high-accuracy time reduction state, each time a special symbol indicating a loss is displayed, a game that gives a sense of excitement approaching the transition to the high-accuracy non-time reduction state (small hit rush state) is performed. Sex. Then, if the game is in a highly probable non-time saving state, it is a gaming property that expects to win the small hits without drawing the next big hits as much as possible. As described above, it is possible to give the player a sense opposite to the conventional general playability, and to provide a novel interest.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain a highly accurate non-saving time state (small hit rush state) without passing through the highly accurate saving time state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, if the special figure 2_big hit symbol 4 is won in the lottery of the second special symbol, the state is controlled to the highly accurate non-time saving state immediately after the big hit game. Therefore, in the lottery of the second special symbol, the player is most expected to win the special symbol 2_big hit symbol 4 which can suddenly acquire the small hit rush state. In this way, in addition to the case where the small hit rush state is acquired after the big hit game via the high accuracy time reduction state, the small hit rush state can be obtained immediately after the big hit game, so that the player has a variety of games. Flow can be experienced.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot is won in the second special symbol lottery, the number of rounds is 16R. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won in the first special symbol lottery, The typical number of rounds is 8R. In the case of winning a jackpot in the second special symbol lottery, there is a jackpot symbol (special symbol 2_big jackpot symbol 4) that can be shifted to a highly accurate non-saving time state (small hit rush state), whereas the first special symbol If a jackpot is won by a symbol lottery, there is no jackpot symbol that can be shifted to the highly accurate non-saving time state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lottery of the second special symbol is set to be more advantageous than the lottery of the first special symbol because the lottery during the big hit game and the more advantageous game state can be shifted.

  In the present embodiment, the high probability jackpot determination table associated with each set value is different. That is, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is “1”, it is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/30 in the high probability state (FIG. 10). (A)). Also, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is “2”, it is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/28 in the high probability state (FIG. 10 ( B)). Also, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is "3", it is set to win the jackpot with a probability of about 1/26 in the high probability state (FIG. 10 ( C)). In addition, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is “4”, it is set so as to win the jackpot with a probability of about 1/24 in the high probability state (FIG. 10 ( D)). Also, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is "5", it is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/22 in the high probability state (FIG. 10 ( D)). Also, in the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if the set value is "6", it is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/20 in the high probability state (FIG. 10 ( F)).

  Conventionally, for example, if the probability of winning a jackpot is set to the lowest set value “1”, it is only disadvantageous for a player to play a game. However, in the present embodiment, when the set value “1” is set as described above, the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery in the high accuracy time saving state compared to the case where the set value “6” is set. Since the probability of the special figure is low, the number of times the special figure fluctuates reaches the specified number without winning the big hit, and it is easy to shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state). Also, when the set value “1” is set as described above, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery in the highly accurate non-saving time state is lower than when the set value “6” is set. Therefore, it is easy to continue the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state) without winning the big hit. Therefore, even when a setting value that is disadvantageous for the player is set, there may be a case where the player has an advantage over a case where a setting value that is advantageous for the player is set. As a result, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

6. Description of Game Flow Next, a game flow of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, a game is performed while shifting between a low-probability non-saving time state (normal gaming state), a high-probability non-saving time state, and a high-precision non-saving time state (small hit rush state). become. Then, a setting is made so as to be advantageous to the player (a lot of benefits are easily given) in the order of the low-probability non-saving time state → the high-probability non-saving time state → the high-probability non-saving time state. Note that in FIG. 13, the case of transition to the high-accuracy time-saving state is indicated by a white arrow, and the case of transition to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state is indicated by a hatched arrow. The case is indicated by a dotted arrow.

  In the low-probability non-saving time state, a left-handed operation is performed to make the first starting port 11 and the general winning port 10 win game balls. Then, the lottery of Toku-zu 1 is aimed at the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 13, when the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-saving time state, the special figure 1_probable symbol 1 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, the number of time savings is set to 10000 in the highly accurate time saving state after the big hit game. Therefore, it is not possible to shift to a highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state) by substantially reducing the number of times of time saving.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-saving time state, the special figure 1_probable change symbol 2 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, the number of time savings is set to 100 in the highly accurate time saving state after the jackpot game. Therefore, before the next jackpot is allocated, if all 100 times, which is the number of times saved, are exhausted, it is possible to shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-saving time state, the special figure 1_probable change symbol 3 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, the number of time savings is set to 40 in the highly accurate time saving state after the big hit game. Therefore, if all 40 times, which are the number of times saved, are consumed before the next jackpot is allocated, the state can be shifted to the highly accurate non-time saving state.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-saving time state, the special figure 1_normal symbol is obtained with a probability of 35%. In this case, after the big hit game, it is controlled again to the low-probability non-saving time state (normal game state). Therefore, the player makes a left-handed shot and aims to win the jackpot again by the lottery shown in FIG.

  Here, in the highly accurate time saving state, the player hits the electric chute 12D by hitting right. This is because the electric chew 12D is frequently opened depending on the electric support control state. However, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the right-hitting game ball almost enters the electric chute 12D, and therefore rarely wins the general winning opening 10 or the second large winning opening 15. Therefore, although the number of possessed balls does not decrease significantly, it is impossible to increase the number of possessed balls (the base exceeds 1).

  On the other hand, even in the high-precision non-time saving state, the player hits the electric chute 12D by hitting right. However, in the present embodiment, even in the non-power support control state, a game ball that has entered the electric chew 12D to some extent and has not entered the electric chew 12D, as shown in FIG. The second big winning opening 15 can be won. Therefore, as long as the high-precision non-time saving state continues (unless the next jackpot is won), the player gradually increases the number of possessed balls by winning the general winning opening 10 and the second large winning opening 15 (the base is 1). Over).

  As shown in FIG. 13, if the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high-accuracy time reduction state or the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the special figure 2_probable symbol 1 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, except that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is different, it is the same as the case where the special figure 1_ probable change symbol 1 described above is won. In addition, in the high-accuracy time reduction state or the high-accuracy non-hour reduction state, if a jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the special figure 2_probable symbol 2 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, except that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is different, it is the same as the case where the special figure 1_ probable change symbol 2 is won. In addition, in the highly accurate time reduction state or the highly accurate non-time reduction state, if a jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the special figure 2_variable symbol 3 is obtained with a probability of 20%. In this case, except that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is different, it is the same as the case where the special figure 1_ probable change symbol 3 described above is won.

  Here, the special figure 2_big hit symbol 4 is obtained with a probability of 5% only when the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2. In this case, it is possible to immediately shift to the most advantageous high-accuracy non-time saving state after passing the jackpot game without passing through the high-accuracy time saving state. On the other hand, if the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly probable time saving state or the highly probable non-time saving state, the special figure 2_normal symbol is obtained with a probability of 35%. In this case, similarly to the case where the special figure 1_normal symbol is won, the game is controlled to the low-probability non-time saving state (normal game state) after the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is set corresponding to each game state. The effect mode is an effect mode in the image display device 50. When the effect modes are different, images displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images appearing, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, there are a day mode corresponding to a low-probability non-saving time state, a night mode corresponding to a high-probability non-saving time state, and a space mode corresponding to a high-probability non-saving time state.

  When the day mode is set, a day background image H1 indicating day is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has seen the daytime background image H1 recognize that the daytime background image H1 is controlled to be in the low-probability non-saving time state (normal game state).

  When the night mode is set, a night background image H2 indicating the night is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has watched the night background image H2 recognize that the game is being controlled to a relatively advantageous game state (highly accurate time reduction state). Also, during the setting of the night mode, as shown in FIG. 14B, a right-handed image Ra for prompting a right-handed right is displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible for the player to grasp the situation in which the right-handed image should be right-handed and to aim for a prize in the electric chew 12D.

  When the space mode is set, a space background image H3 indicating the space is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible for the player who has seen the space background image H3 to recognize that the game is controlled to the most advantageous game state (highly accurate non-time saving state, small hit rush state). Also, during the setting of the space mode, as shown in FIG. 14C, a right-handed image Ra is displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-hit image Ra, it is possible for the player to grasp the situation in which the right-hit should be made, and aim at winning in the electric chew 12D, the general winning opening 10, and the second big winning opening 15. The effect of prompting a prize to the general winning opening 10 or the second winning opening 15 is not limited to the display of the right-hit image Ra, but may be the display of other images, the emission of a specific lamp, the output of a specific sound, or the like. There may be.

7. Next, the end timing of the time saving state in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. In a conventional general pachinko gaming machine, as an end condition of the time saving state, when an end condition in which the number of time savings reaches a specified number of times is satisfied, a timing when the stop display of the special symbol reaching the specified number of times (stop time is completed) At the end timing), the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state. However, there is a time lag between the end timing of the time-saving state and the timing at which the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied. In other words, from the start timing of the fluctuation display of the special symbol that has reached the specified number of times (timing when the condition for ending the time-saving state is satisfied) to the timing when the stop display of the special symbol that has reached the specified number of times has been completed (end timing of the time-saving state) There is a remaining period in which the time-saving state still remains and continues. During this remaining period, since the electric support control state is still in effect, a game ball may enter the electric chew and the second special figure reservation may be accumulated. Therefore, it is necessary for the designer and the developer of the pachinko maker to perform the development in consideration of such suspension of the second special map during the remaining period, which is a burden on the development.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is switched from the time saving state to the non-time saving state at the timing of starting the variation display of the special symbol, which is an end trigger of the time saving state. That is, the timing at which the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied and the end timing of the time-saving state are matched. Strictly speaking, the end timing of the time-saving state is determined after the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202) and the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1502) described later. This is before executing the processing for starting the change display of the special symbol (the first special symbol change processing (S1005) and the second special symbol change processing (S1105)).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, as the end condition of the time saving state, there is an end condition in which the number of times the special figure changes to the specified number (the number of time savings) after being controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, the end timing of the time-saving state when the end condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 15 shows an example in which a winning pattern 2 (special figure 1_probably changing pattern 2 or special figure 2_probably changing pattern 2) is won. As described above, when the winning pattern 2 is won, the number of times saved is set to 100 (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 15A, after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 99 times in the time saving state, the variable display is started as the 100th time of the second special symbol. In this case, the time is switched from the time saving state to the non-time saving state at the timing when the second special symbol starts the variable display. In this way, by making the timing at which the end condition is satisfied coincide with the end timing of the time reduction state, the time reduction state is ended before the timing at which the second special symbol ends the stop display. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate the burden of developing in consideration of the fact that the time saving state remains during the 100th variation display and the stop display of the second special symbol.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of simultaneously changing, immediately after the 100th variation display of the second special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. There is a case where the ball is entered into the first starting port 11 and the variable display of the first special symbol is started. In this case, if the time reduction state ends at the timing when the 100th stop display of the second special symbol ends, as in the related art, the irregular display of the first special symbol is executed in the time reduction state. In such a case, although the number of time savings is set to 100, 101 special symbols are allowed to be changed and displayed in the time saving state. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the time saving state is ended at the timing when the 100th special symbol (second special symbol) change display is started, so that the number of changes of the special figure exceeds the specified number of 100 times. Can be reliably prevented. That is, the above-described irregular display of the first special symbol can be treated as a non-time-saving display.

8. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer [Main Control Main Process] Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. As for a plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the process contents do not cause inconsistency.

  In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 190 to the game control board 100, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 101 firstly prohibits an interrupt (S001), and then sets access to the game RAM 104 to permission (S002). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether a setting value setting operation for setting a setting value has been performed (S003). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the set value cylinder 70 has been rotated from the standby state to the set state, and whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been pressed. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the setting value setting operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S004. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the setting value setting operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S007 to set the setting value. After performing the setting process, the process proceeds to step S008. The setting value setting process will be described later.

  In step S004, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a setting process of the game RAM 104 for setting an initial value in a use area of the game RAM 104 requiring the initial value. In step S005, a power restoration command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 and transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process proceeds to step S006. Since the set value data is stored in the set value storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104, the set value indicating the set value data is displayed on the set value display 87 in step S006, and the process proceeds to step S010.

  Further, in step S008, the game control microcomputer 101 clears the use area of the game RAM 104 and performs a setting process of the game RAM 104 for setting an initial value in a use area of the game RAM 104 requiring an initial value. In step S009, a RAM clear command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 and transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The game control microcomputer 101 performs a CTC activation setting process for setting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: a circuit for managing an interrupt time) and the like to be used in step S010, and permits an interrupt in step S011.

  Subsequently, in step S012, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process, the counter values of various random numbers related to the general symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information are updated by adding one. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. 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 updating process ends, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power has been cut off in step S013. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether a power failure detection signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 190. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power is not shut off, the process proceeds to step S012. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power has been cut off, it prohibits the interruption in step S014, prohibits the access to the game RAM 104 in step S015, and stores the data stored in the game RAM 104. Is stored as backup data, and then the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is cut off.

[Setting Value Setting Process] Next, the setting value setting process (S007) will be described with reference to FIG. In the set value setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 first stores the set value data backed up in the game RAM 104 in the set value storage unit 107 in step S051, and sets the set value indicated by the set value data. It is displayed on the value display 87 (S051).

  Next, in step S052, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the RAM clear switch 119 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S055. If it determines that the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S053. In step S053, the set value indicated by the set value data is increased by "1" to set a new set value. In step S054, the new set value is displayed on the set value display 87.

  In this embodiment, the setting value is set in six steps from 1 to 6, and when the RAM clear switch 119 is operated when the setting value is "6", the setting value "1" is newly set. Become. The manner in which the set value is changed by operating the RAM clear switch 119 is not limited to “1” increase, but may be “1” decrease or a random change.

  In step S055, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a setting value determination operation for determining the setting value has been performed. Specifically, based on the set value cylinder sensor 70a, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the set value cylinder 70 has been turned off, that is, whether the set value cylinder 70 has been rotated from the set state and returned to the standby state. Determine whether or not. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is no operation for determining the set value, the process proceeds to step S052. When it is determined that the operation of setting value determination has been performed, in step S056, a setting value specifying command including information of the setting value indicated by the setting value data is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 and transmitted to the effect control board 120, After the setting value setting process, the process returns to the main control main process. When the effect control board 120 receives the set value designation command, the effect control board 120 stores the set value flag indicating the set value indicated by the set value designation command in the set value flag storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124.

  In addition, since the set value setting process is completed and the set value is determined by performing the rotation operation of shifting the set value cylinder 70 from the set state to the standby state in step S055, this operation is performed when the set value is determined. It can be regarded as an operation for causing On the other hand, the rotation operation of setting the set value cylinder 70 from the standby state to the set state in step S003 can be regarded as an operation for setting the set value.

  [Main Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S020) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the main-side timer interrupt processing (S020), first, output processing is executed (S101). In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below is output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, first winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are used. 14a, the second special winning opening sensor 15a, the general winning opening sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read and stored in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower plate full data.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (the main timer interrupt process (S005)). ), The period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a first special operation process (S106), and a second special operation process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. I do. After that, the other processing (S108) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S108), the special figure reservation display 83 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure reservation balls described later. Then, the processing of steps S012 to S013 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 16), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the sensor detection processing (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S205. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), the number of ordinary figure reserved balls (the number of ordinary figure pending, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the game RAM 104 for counting the number of regular figure pending) is changed to " 4 ”is determined (S202). Then, if the number of reserved figure balls has reached “4” (YES in S202), the process proceeds to step S205, but if the number of reserved figure balls is less than “4” (NO in S202). Then, "1" is added to the number of ordinary figure reserved balls (S203).

  Subsequently, a general-purpose-related random number acquisition process is performed (S204). In the general symbol related random number acquisition process (S204), the value of the ordinary symbol random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-H, see FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol holding storage unit 106. The data is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of balls reserved for ordinary maps.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If a game ball has not been won in the first opening 11 (NO in S205), the process proceeds to step S210, but if a game ball has been won in the first opening 11 (YES in S205), the special drawing 1 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (first upper limit number) It is determined whether or not it is (S206). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached “4” (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S210, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than “4” (S206 NO), "1" is added to the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (S207).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S208). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A), the value of the hit random number counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random counter (label) -TRND-RC) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (the value of label -TRND-T1) (that is, a group of random numbers shown in FIG. 9A). It is stored in a storage area in the special figure reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls.

  Next, special figure 1 pre-determination processing is performed (S209). In the special figure 1 pre-judgment process, the current game state and the information acquired in step S208 are compared with the first pre-reading judgment table corresponding to the first special symbol, and the pre-judgment command is specified. Is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S210). If no game ball has won the second starting port 12 (NO in S210), the process ends. If a game ball has won the second starting port 12 (YES in S210), the special drawing 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached “4” ( S211). If the number of reserved special figure 2 balls has reached “4” (YES in S211), the process ends. If the number of reserved special figure 2 balls has not reached “4”, (NO in S211), “1” is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball count (S212).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S213), and this process ends. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S213), similar to the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S208), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired). It is stored in a storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b according to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls.

  Next, a special figure 2 preliminary determination process is performed (S214). In the special figure 2 pre-judgment process, the current game state and the information obtained in step S213 are compared with the second pre-reading judgment table corresponding to the second special symbol to specify the pre-judgment command, and specify the specified pre-judgment command. Is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  [Normal Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal operation process (S105) following the sensor detection process (S104) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is operating (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not operating (NO in S401), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed and displayed (S403). If the normal symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner (NO in S403), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), the process is terminated.

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

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), if the gaming state is the time reduction state with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a pattern. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1.1 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each of the general figure holdings in the general figure holding storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth holding in the general figure holding unit 106 is performed. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this manner, the general drawing reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are kept. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the normal symbol change.

  If the variation of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped with the display result (normal hit symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the effect control substrate 120 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S414), followed by terminating the present process.

  Also, if the stop of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in the above step S402 (YES in S402), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the ordinary symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol stop symbol data of the ordinary winning symbol is set (S416). (NO in S416)), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning (YES in S416)), an opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). More specifically, if it is in the time saving state, an opening pattern during the time saving state (see the electric chewing opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, an opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chewing opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric tuner 12D is operated (S418).

  Further, if it is determined in step S401 that the electric chew 12D is operating (YES in S401), then it is determined whether the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

  [First Special Operation Process] Following the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a first special operation process shown in FIG. 18 (S106). The first special operation process (S106) is a process related to a jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1. As shown in FIG. 21, in the first special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 (mainly the first special figure display 81a) and the special winning device (the first special winning device 14D) is performed by four processes. The steps are divided into stages, and “first special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, and 4” are assigned to those stages. Note that the first special operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  In the first special operation process (S106), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the “second special operation status” is “4” or “5” (S1001). If the second special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), it means that the big hit game based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is “5” (YES in S1001), it means that the small hitting game based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is “4” or “5” (YES in S1001), the process is immediately terminated. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 or the execution of the small jackpot game, the processing related to the jackpot game executed by the lottery of the special figure 1 is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the second special operation status is neither “4” nor “5” (NO in S1001) and the “first special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1002) Then, a first special symbol standby process described later is performed (S1003), and when the "first special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1002, YES in S1004), a first special symbol changing process described later. (S1005), and when the "first special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1002 and S1004, YES in S1006), a first special symbol determination process described later is performed (S1007), When the "first special operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1002, S1004, and S1006), a special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed in order to perform a jackpot game (S1009).

  [Second Special Operation Process] Following the first special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a second special operation process shown in FIG. 18 (S107). The second special operation process (S107) is a process relating to the occurrence of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2. As shown in FIG. 22, in the second special operation processing (S107), the special figure display 81 (mainly the second special figure display 81b) and the special winning device (the first special winning device 14D, the second special winning device). 15D) is divided into five stages, and “second special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each of those stages. Note that the second special operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  In the second special operation process (S107), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the “first special operation status” is “4” (S1101). If the first special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), it means that the big hit game based on the lottery of the special drawing 1 is being executed. If the first special operation status is "4" (YES in S1101), the process is immediately terminated. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the processing related to the generation of the jackpot game or the small jackpot game executed by the lottery of the special figure 2 is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the first special operation status is not “4” (NO in S1101) and the “second special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1102), a second special operation A symbol waiting process is performed (S1103), and when the "first special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1102, YES in S1104), a second special symbol changing process described later is performed (S1105), When the "second special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1102 and S1104, YES in S1106), a second special symbol determination process described later is performed (S1107), and the "second special operation status" Is "4" (NO in S1102, S1104, S1106, YES in S1108), a special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed to perform the jackpot game (S1109), and the "second special operation status" Is "5" (NO in all of S1102, S1104, S1106, and S1108), a special electric auditors processing 2 to be described later is performed to perform the small hitting game (S1110).

  [First Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the first special symbol standby process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 balls is "0" (S1201). If the special figure 1 reserved ball count is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the first starting port 11 (the reserved information of the special figure 1) is If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 11, The special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) described below are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a game state management process (S1204) described later. Subsequently, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1205). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the fourth place. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1206). In this way, the first special drawing reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special figure 1 change start process (S1207). In the special figure 1 change start process (S1207), the first special operation status is set to “2”, and the special figure 1 change start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Then, the change time (the change time of the special figure 1) according to the change pattern set in the above-described special figure 1 change pattern selection process (S1203) is set in the special figure 1 change time timer, and the first special figure is changed. The variable display of the first special symbol is started on the display 81a. The special figure 1 change start command set in the special figure 1 change start processing (S1207) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202) and the special figure 1 change pattern. The information of the fluctuation pattern set in the selection processing (S1203) (information including the information of the fluctuation time and the stop time in FIG. 1) is included.

  [Special figure 1 big hit determination processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202), first, a big random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1301). In detail, the big hit random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 105a is read.

  Next, a big hit determination table (one of FIGS. 10A to 10F) according to the game state and the set value is set (S1302). That is, for example, if the set value is “1” and the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the special figure 1 and the table for the non-high probability state in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, for example, if the setting value is “6” and the state is in the high probability state, the table for the special figure 1 and the high probability state in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S1303). The second big hit flag is a flag indicating that it is determined as a big hit in the lottery of Toku-zu 2 described later (see step S1605 in FIG. 28). If the second big hit flag is ON (YES in S1303), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set (S1308) without performing the jackpot success / failure determination (S1304) described later, This process ends. This is because, in the present embodiment, the processing of the special figure 1 and the processing of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. This is to prevent the lottery shown in FIG. Specifically, it means that even if the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202) is executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 showing the big hit winning, a loss is determined.

  If the second big hit flag is not ON in step S1303 (NO in S1303), it is determined whether or not the big hit is based on the big hit determination table set in step S1302 (see FIGS. 10A to 10F). (S1304). If the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the first big hit flag is turned on (S1305). Then, the winning type random number counter value (the value of the label -TRND-AS) is read out, the big hit type is determined based on the hit type determining table shown in FIG. 8 (S1306), and a special figure stop symbol corresponding to the big hit type is determined. The data (see FIG. 8) is set (S1307), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not a “big hit” (NO in S1304), the flow proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, as described above, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set, and the process ends.

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not a time saving flag described later is ON) (S1401).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the fluctuation pattern is referred to the non-time-saving state medium and large hit table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1403).

  Also, in step S1402, if the first big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), subsequently, it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random value (S1404). . When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1404), that is, when there is a reach, the reach loss table during the non-time saving state (a special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to 1 and a part corresponding to a non-time saving state and reach loss (S1405).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not a reach-achieved random number value (NO in S1404), that is, when there is no reach, in the non-time saving state, there is no reach loss table (a special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to FIG. 1 and a portion corresponding to the non-reduction time state and the loss without reach (S1406). At the time of the loss without the reach, a function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is selected as compared with when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It is supposed to be.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the gaming state is the time reduction state (YES in S1401), the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the time reduction state (see FIG. 11) as shown in FIG. The processing (S1407 to S1411) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1406 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the first big hit flag is ON (YES in S1407), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the time-saving state medium-and-big hit table (the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and big hit). A change pattern is selected based on the change (S1408).

  If the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1409), the reach loss table during the time reduction state (part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the time reduction state and the loss with reach) is referred to, A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1410). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1409), refer to the reach-less loss table during the time-saving state (part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the time-saving state and the loss without reach), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1411).

  Here, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of the loss without reach. Works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more easily selected than during the non-time saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 25, the selected variation pattern is set (S1412), and the process ends. The information on the fluctuation pattern set in step S1412 is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in step S1207 in the first special symbol standby processing (S1003).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time and the stop time are also determined. In addition, when reaching, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). The SP reach is a reach having a longer fluctuation time after the reach than the normal reach. In the present embodiment, SP reach is evolved through normal reach.

  In this embodiment, the SP reach includes the weak SP reach A, the weak SP reach B, and the strong SP reach (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). It should be noted that the SP reach may be configured to include other types. The above-mentioned SP reach has different expectations for the jackpot winning (winning expectation). More specifically, the distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set in the order of weak SP reach A → weak SP reach B → strong SP reach so that the winning expectation is increased.

  [Second Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the second special symbol standby process (S1103), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0" (S1501). When the special figure 2 reserved ball count is “0” (YES in S1501), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting port 12 (the reserved information of the special figure 2) If not, the process ends. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1501), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting port 12, The special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1502) and the special figure 2 change pattern selection processing (S1503) described below are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a game state management process (S1504) described later. Subsequently, the special figure 2 reserved ball count is decremented by one (S1505). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the second special figure holding storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and the fourth storage in the second special figure holding storage unit 105b is shifted to the fourth place. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1506). In this way, the second special map reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special figure 2 change start process (S1507). In the special figure 2 change start process (S1507), the second special operation status is set to "2", and the special figure 2 change start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Then, the change time (the change time of the special figure 2) according to the change pattern set in the above-described special figure 2 change pattern selection process (S1503) is set in the special figure 2 change time timer, and the second special figure The variable display of the second special symbol is started on the display 81b. The special figure 2 change start command set in the special figure 2 change start processing (S1507) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1502) and the special figure 2 change pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection processing (S1503) (information including information on the fluctuation time and the stop time in FIG. 2) is included.

  [Special figure 2 big hit determination processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1502), first, a big random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1601). In detail, the large hit random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b is read.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (one of FIGS. 10A to 10F) corresponding to the game state and the set value is set (S1602). That is, for example, if the set value is “1” and the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the special figure 2 and the table for the non-high probability state in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, for example, if the setting value is “6” and the state is in the high probability state, a special figure 2 and a table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is ON (S1603). The first big hit flag is a flag indicating that it is determined as a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1 described above (see step S1305 in FIG. 24). If the first big hit flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is obtained without performing the jackpot hit / fail judgment (S1604) and the small hit hit / fail judgment (S1608) described later. ) Is set (S1611), and the process ends. This means that even if the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1 indicating the big hit winning, a loss is determined.

  If the first big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is determined whether or not the big hit is based on the big hit determination table set in step S1602 (see FIGS. 10A to 10F). . If the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" (YES in S1604), the second big hit flag is turned on (S1605). Then, the winning type random number counter value (the value of the label-TRND-AS) is read out, the big hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (S1606), and a special figure stop symbol corresponding to the big hit type is determined. The data (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not a “big hit” (NO in S1604), the flow proceeds to step S1608.

  In step S1608, it is determined based on the big hit determination table set in step S1602 (see FIGS. 10A to 10F) whether or not it is a small hit. When the result of the small hit determination is “small hit” (YES in S1608), the small hit flag is turned on (S1609). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (24H) according to the small hit is set (S1610), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is not “small hit” (NO in S1608), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set (S1611), and the process ends.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1503) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1503), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not a time saving flag described later is ON) (S1701).

  If it is not the time reduction state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is the non-time reduction state, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the high probability state (whether or not a later-described probable change flag is ON). If it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1702), that is, if it is in the low probability non-saving time state, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S1703). If it is ON (YES in S1703), it refers to the low-probability non-time saving state medium and large hit table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 corresponding to the special figure 2 and the low-probability non-time saving state and big hit). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (the value of the label-TRND-T1) (S1704).

  In step S1703, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1703), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1705). If it is ON (YES in S1705), refer to the low-probability non-time saving state small and medium hit table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the special figure 2 and the low-probability non-saving time state and small hit). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (the value of the label -TRND-T1) (S1706).

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1705), the loss table during the low-probability non-time saving state (special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. With reference to (step S1707), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (the value of the label-TRND-T1).

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table of the special figure 2 in the low-accuracy non-saving time state and the variation pattern table of the special figure 2 in the high-precision saving time state are separately provided. Have. Then, when using the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special figure 2 in the low-probability and non-time saving state, the fluctuation patterns P21, P22, and P23 having the extremely long fluctuation time of 600,000 ms are selected. As a result, in the low-probability non-saving time state, even if the player makes a right strike and enters the electric chew 12D, the lottery result of the second special symbol cannot be obtained for an extremely long time of 10 minutes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended game of right-handed playing in the low-probability non-saving time state.

  If it is determined in step S1702 that the state is the high probability state (YES in step S1702), the state is the highly accurate non-saving time state, and as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether the second big hit flag is ON ( S1708). If it is ON (YES in S1708), it refers to the high-accuracy non-time saving state medium and large hit table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 which corresponds to the special figure 2 and the high-accuracy non-saving time state and big hit). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (the value of the label-TRND-T1) (S1709).

  Also, in step S1708, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1708), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1710). If it is ON (YES in S1710), refer to the high accuracy non-time saving state small and medium hit table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the special figure 2 and the high accuracy non-saving time state and small hit). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (the value of the label -TRND-T1) (S1711).

  If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1710 (NO in S1710), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1712). When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1712), that is, when there is reach, a reach loss table during the high-precision non-time saving state (in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special figure 2 and a portion corresponding to a highly accurate non-saving time state and a reach loss (S1713).

  On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1712), that is, if there is no reach, a no-reach loss table during the highly accurate non-time saving state (the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value with reference to the special map 2 and the portion corresponding to the highly accurate non-saving time state and the loss without reach (S1714).

  When it is determined in step S1701 that the gaming state is the time reduction state (YES in S1701), the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the time reduction state (see FIG. 11). Processing (S1715 to S1721) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1708 to S1714, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the second big hit flag is ON (YES in S1715), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the time-saving state medium-and-large jackpot table (the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and big hit). A change pattern is selected based on the selected pattern (S1716).

  If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1717), the small / small hit table in the time saving state (the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit) is referred to, and the variation pattern random number counter is used. To select a variation pattern (S1718). If the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1719), the reach loss table during the time reduction state (part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the time reduction state and the loss with reach) is referred to, A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1720).

  If the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1719), refer to the reach-less loss table during the time-saving state (the portion corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the time-saving state and the loss without reach), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1721). Here, as shown in FIG. 10 (G), the reach-achieved random number is “1” to “10” in the time reduction state, and is “1” to “30” in the non-time reduction state. That is, reach is less likely to occur in the fluctuation effect in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. This is because the speed of digesting the reservation of the special figure is increased by selecting more of the reach without the short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 29, the selected variation pattern is set (S1722), and the process ends. The information on the fluctuation pattern set in step S1722 is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in step S1507 in the second special symbol standby processing (S1103).

  [Game State Management Processing] The game state management processing (S1204) in the first special symbol standby processing (S1003) and the game state management processing (S1504) in the second special symbol standby processing (S1103) will be described together. In this embodiment, the game state management processing (S1204, S1504) is executed immediately after the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1202) and the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1502), and the first special symbol change processing (S1005) ), Executed before the second special symbol change processing (S1105). This enables switching of the gaming state (switching from the time saving state to the non-time saving state) at the start timing of the special symbol change display.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the gaming state management processing (S1204, S1504), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the high probability state is in progress is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2201), the value of the probability change counter that counts the number of times the special figure executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability change counter is “0” is determined. A determination is made (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004). If the decision result in the step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to a step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described later, the value of the probability change counter is set to "10000" at the time of transition to the high probability state, so that the value of the probability change counter is substantially "0" in step S2203. Is almost never determined.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving state is being performed is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times the special figure executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". Yes (S2007). If "0" (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). As a result, the state shifts from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described later, the value of the time reduction counter is set to "40", "100", or "10000" when shifting to the time reduction state.

  In step S2009, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state, the value of the set variable counter, the information on the value of the time reduction counter, and the like in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, This process ends.

  [First Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the first special symbol fluctuation processing (S1005), first, the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer (the fluctuation time of the special figure 1) is set. Subtraction is performed (S1801). Then, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed, that is, whether the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1802). If it is not “0” (NO in S1802), the first special symbol display device 81a continuously displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1802), a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1803), and the first special operation status is set to “3” (S1804). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1805), and this process ends.

  In this embodiment, a small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 may be executed during the variable display of the special figure 1. In this case, when the second special operation status becomes “5”, YES is determined in step S1001 shown in FIG. As a result, the first special symbol change processing (S1005) is not executed even though the first special operation status is “2”. That is, in step S1801 shown in FIG. 33, the value of the special figure 1 variable time timer is not subtracted. After that, when the small hitting game based on the lottery in Tokuzu 2 ends, the second special operation status becomes “1” (see step S2912 in FIG. 42). As a result, the first special symbol change processing (S1005) is restarted, and the value of the special figure 1 change time timer is subtracted in step S1801 shown in FIG. In this way, when the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1, the variable display of the special figure 1 is continued, but the execution time of the small hit game is extended. Will do.

  [Second Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the second special symbol fluctuation processing (S1105), first, the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer (the fluctuation time of the special figure 2) is set. Subtraction is performed (S1901). Then, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed, that is, whether the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1902). If it is not "0" (NO in S1902), the second special symbol display device 81b continuously displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1902), a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903), and the second special operation status is set to "3" (S1904). Then, the change display of the second special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1905), and this process is terminated.

  [First Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the first special symbol determination process (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has elapsed (S2101). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2101), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2101), the process proceeds to step S2102.

  In step S2102, it is determined whether the first big hit flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2102), the first special operation status is set to "4" (S2103). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special figure 2 forcible stop process described later (S2104) and performs a game state reset process described later (S2105). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2106), and the jackpot game opening is started (S2107).

  Subsequent to step S2107, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the won jackpot (S2108), and ends this processing. At this time, the value of the special winning opening counter that counts the number of times the first special winning opening 14 is opened during the big hit game is set to a value according to the type of the winning big win.

  On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is not ON in step S2102 (NO in S2102), the first special operation status is set to "1" because the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is not started (S2109). Then, the processing is completed.

  [Special Figure 2 Forced Stop Processing] The special figure 2 forced stop processing (S2104) is to change the special figure 2 variable display when starting the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 during the special figure 2 variable display. This is a process for forcibly terminating. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 forced stop processing (S2104), first, it is determined whether the second special operation status is “2” (S2301). If it is not “2” (NO in S2301), since the variable display of the special figure 2 is not being performed, this processing is ended. On the other hand, if “2” (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2302). Subsequently, the second special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2303). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b. Then, the second special operation status is set to "1" (S2304), and this processing ends.

  [Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the game state reset processing (S2105), it is first determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON (S2401), and if it is ON, the probable change flag is turned OFF (S2402). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2403). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the game is controlled to the normal probability state and the non-time saving state (the normal game state, the low-probability non-time saving state). Then, the value of the probability change counter is reset to “0” (S2405). Subsequently, the value of the time reduction counter is reset to “0” (S2406), and this processing ends.

  [Second Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the second special symbol determination process (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed (S2501). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2501), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2501), the process proceeds to step S2502.

  In step S2502, it is determined whether the second big hit flag is ON. If the second big hit flag is ON (YES in S2502), the second special operation status is set to “4” (S2503). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special figure 1 forcible stop process described below (S2504) and performs a game state reset process (S2505). The game state reset processing (S2505) is the same as that already described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2506), and the jackpot game opening is started (S2507).

  Subsequent to step S2507, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the won jackpot (S2508), and ends this processing. At this time, the value of the special winning opening counter that counts the number of times the first special winning opening 14 is opened during the big hit game is set to a value according to the type of the winning big win.

  On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is not ON in step S2502 (NO in S2502), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S2509). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2509), the second special operation status is set to "5" (S2510). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the opening of the small hit game in order to start the small hit game (S2511). Subsequently, an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) based on the small hit winning is set (S2512), and this processing ends.

  If both the second big hit flag and the small hit flag are not ON (NO in both S2502 and S2509), the big hit game and the small hit game based on the drawing of the special drawing 2 are not started. 1 "(S2513), and the process ends.

  [Special Figure 1 Forced Stop Processing] The special figure 1 forced stop processing (S2504) is to change the special figure 1 variable display when starting a jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 during the special figure 1 variable display. This is a process for forcibly terminating. As shown in FIG. 39, in the special figure 1 forced stop processing (S2504), first, it is determined whether the first special operation status is “2” (S2601). If it is not “2” (NO in S2601), since the variable display of the special figure 1 is not being performed, this processing is ended. On the other hand, if "2" (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 change stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2602). Subsequently, the first special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2603). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a. Then, the first special operation status is set to "1" (S2604), and this processing ends.

  [Special electric auditors processing 1 (big hit game)] Special electric auditors processing 1 is processing for executing a big hit game. In the following, the special electric auditors processing 1 (S1109) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 and the special electric auditors processing 1 (S1109) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 ) Are explained together. As shown in FIG. 38, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2701). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (the first big winning device 14D) has all been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 14 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 14D is being opened) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), it is determined whether the time to open the first big winning opening 14 has reached, that is, the time to start opening the first big winning opening 14 after the opening time of the jackpot has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed, or it has reached the time to start the next opening after the interval time between the openings has elapsed (S2703).

  If the decision result in the step S2703 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2703 is YES, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the big hit (S2704). Subsequently, in step S2705, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed, and the process ends. In the round designation command transmission determination processing (S2705), it is determined whether or not the opening of the first special winning opening 14 in step S2703 is the first opening in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of game rounds is set in an output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this embodiment, the first winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2705, the round designation command is always set.

  In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), if the first special winning opening 14 is being opened, it is determined whether the closing condition of the first special winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2706). ). In the present embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 14 in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (8 in 1R in this embodiment), or the first large winning opening 14 Is satisfied (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the opening of the first special winning opening 14). If the closing condition of the first special winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2706), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the first special winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2706), the first special winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2707). Then, it is determined whether one round game (round interval) is completed (S2708). If the processing has not been completed (NO in S2708), the processing ends. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2708), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2709), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is “0” (S2710). If it is not "0" (NO in S2710), the process is terminated as it is to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2710), a jackpot ending command is set (S2711) and the jackpot ending is started as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2712). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2713), and the process ends.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in step S2701 (YES in S2701), it is determined whether the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed since the last round has ended (S2714), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (S2714: NO), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2714), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2715). Then, a game state setting process described later is performed (S2716). Subsequently, if the jackpot game based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1 is ended, the first jackpot flag is turned off, and if the jackpot game based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2 is ended, the second jackpot flag is turned off (S2717). Thereafter, the first special operation status is set to "1" if the jackpot game based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1 is ended, and the second special operation status is set to "1) if the jackpot game based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2 is ended. 1 "(S2718), and the process ends. In this way, during execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, while the first special operation status is set to "4", each processing S1103, S1105, S1103, S1105 in the second special operation processing (S107) shown in FIG. S1107, S1109, and S1110 are not executed. In addition, during execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, while the second special operation status is set to "4", each processing S1003, S1005 in the first special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. , S1007 and S1009 are not executed.

  [Gaming state setting processing] The gaming state setting processing (S2716) is based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol (big hit) (see FIG. 8) to change the gaming state after the jackpot game into a highly accurate time reduction state or a highly accurate non-time saving state. This is a process for controlling the state or the low-probability non-saving time state (normal game state). As shown in FIG. 41, in the game state setting process (S2716), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1_variable design 1 or the special figure 2_variable design 1 is stopped (S2801).

  If the decision result in the step S2801 is YES, the probable change flag is turned on (S2802) and the value of the probable change counter is set to "10000" (S2803). Then, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2804), the value of the time reduction counter is set to "10000" (S2805), and the process proceeds to step S2819. As a result, the state is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state.

  If the decision result in the step S2801 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1_variable design 2 or the special figure 2_variable design 2 is stopped (S2806). If the decision result in the step S2806 is YES, the probable change flag is turned on (S2807), and the value of the probable change counter is set to "10000" (S2808). Then, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2809), the value of the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2810), and the flow proceeds to step S2819. As a result, the state is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state.

  If the decision result in the step S2806 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1_variable symbol 3 or the special figure 2_variable symbol 3 is stopped (S2811). If the decision result in the step S2811 is YES, the probable change flag is turned on (S2812), and the value of the probable change counter is set to "10000" (S2813). Then, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2814), the value of the time reduction counter is set to "40" (S2815), and the flow advances to step S2819. As a result, the state is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state.

  If the decision result in the step S2811 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2_variable design 4 is stopped and displayed (S2816). If the decision result in the step S2816 is YES, the probable change flag is turned ON (S2817), and the value of the probable change counter is set to "10000" (S2818). Then, the process proceeds to step S2819. At this time, the time reduction flag is not turned ON. In this way, when the special figure 2_probably variable symbol 4 is won, the game is controlled to the high-precision non-time saving state after the jackpot game.

  If the determination result in step S2816 is NO, it means that the special figure 1_normal symbol or the special figure 2_normal symbol has been won, and the process proceeds to step S2819. At this time, the probable change flag is not turned on, and the time reduction flag is not turned on. In this way, when the special figure 1_normal symbol or the special figure 2_normal symbol is won, the game is controlled to a low-probability non-time saving state (normal game state) after the big hit game.

  In step S2819, the game control microcomputer 101 issues a game state designation command including information on the game state that has just been set (ON or OFF of the probability change flag, ON or OFF of the time reduction flag, the value of the probability change counter, the value of the time reduction counter). It is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Thus, the game state setting process (S2716) ends.

  [Special electric auditors processing 2 (small hit game)] Special electric auditors processing 2 is processing for executing a small hit game. As shown in FIG. 42, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1110), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2901). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (the second big winning device 15D) has all been completed in the small hit game being executed.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2901), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 15 is being opened (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 15D is being opened) (S2902). If the opening is not being performed (NO in S2902), it is determined whether the time to open the second special winning opening 15 has been reached, that is, the time to start opening the second special winning opening 15 after a predetermined pre-opening interval time has elapsed. Is determined (S2903). In the present embodiment, the pre-opening interval time (OP time) is “0.004 seconds” (see FIG. 8), which is set to an extremely short time.

  If the decision result in the step S2903 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2903 is YES, the second special winning opening 15 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (see the small hitting column in FIG. 8) (S2904).

  If the second special winning opening 15 is being opened in step S2902 (YES in S2902), it is determined whether or not the number of winnings in the second special winning opening 15 has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (three in the present embodiment). Is determined (S2905). If the prescribed winning number has not been reached (NO in S2905), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second special winning opening 15 has elapsed (that is, a predetermined opening time since the opening of the second special winning opening 15 (in the present embodiment) 1.6 seconds) has elapsed (S2906). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 15 has not elapsed (NO in S2906), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2905) or when the opening time of the second special winning opening 15 has elapsed (YES in S2906), that is, when one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the second special winning opening 15 is closed (closed) (S2907). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2908), and the process ends.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2901 (YES in S2901), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (closed interval time) after the closing of the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game has elapsed. (S2909), if the interval time has not elapsed after the closing (NO in S2909), the process ends. In this embodiment, the post-closure interval time (ED time) is “0.3 seconds” (see FIG. 8), which is set to an extremely short time. Note that the ED time may be set to a time (a short time of about 1000 ms) in which it is possible to confirm that the game ball having won the inside of the second big winning device 15D is discharged out of the second big winning device 15D.

  On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2909), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2910). The small hit flag is turned off (S2911). Subsequently, the second special operation status is set to "1" (S2912), and this processing ends. In this way, during execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, while the second special operation status is set to "5", each processing S1003, S1005 in the first special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. , S1007 and S1009 are not executed.

9. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 [Sub-Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for effect determination is a random number for effect design determination for determining the effect symbol, a random number for variable effect pattern determination for determining the variable effect pattern, and a notice effect determination for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the game control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the game control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (effect design fluctuation effect, opening effect, round effect, ending effect, and the like accompanying a jackpot game) using the image display device 50 according to the command. Note that, with the execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 or the board lamp 54 or the frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. The light source 212 emits light and the panel movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. Are executed prior to other interrupt processing (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 44, in the reception interruption process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

  [1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 45, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created in the other processing (S4304) in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt processing is transmitted to the sub-drive board 162 in order to cause the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data is created or output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the panel movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

  [10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 46, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process as switch data for a 10 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 is performed (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch status acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

  After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212), creates audio data (data for controlling output of audio from the speaker 610), and generates audio data. Other processes such as outputting to the control board 161 and updating various effect determination random numbers are executed (S4304).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), If it has been received, a mode status setting process described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a pre-determination command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, performs a prefetch effect determination process (S4404). The effect control microcomputer 121 includes a jackpot pre-judgment result (jackpot judgment information), a jackpot type pre-judgment result (jackpot type information), and a fluctuation pattern pre-judgment result (fluctuation) included in the pre-judgment command received from the game control board 100. Pattern information). Then, based on the stored information, it is determined whether or not to perform a look-ahead effect, and an effect pattern of the look-ahead effect is determined. When these are determined, a look-ahead effect command including the effect pattern information is set in the effect RAM 124. When the set look-ahead effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), a hold icon notice using a hold effect indicating special figure hold on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 59), etc. Is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a change start command (special figure 1 change start command, special figure 2 change start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405). A variable effect start process described later is performed (S4406).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407). A variable effect ending process to be described later is performed (S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409). If the opening command has been received, an opening effect selection process described later is performed (S4410).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if received, performs a round game effect selection process described later (S4412).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4413). If the ending command has been received, an ending effect selection process described later is performed (S4414).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a process based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a reserved ball count command) as other processes (S4415), The reception command analysis processing ends.

  [Mode Status Setting Process] The mode status setting process (S4402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode in accordance with the change to the gaming state. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets the mode status to “1” when setting to the daytime mode (see FIG. 14A) while being controlled in the low-probability non-time saving state. If the night mode (see FIG. 14B) is to be set when the time is controlled to be highly accurate, the mode status is set to "2". If the space mode (see FIG. 14C) is to be set while the state is controlled to be highly accurate and non-time saving, "3" is set to the mode status. The mode status is “1” in the initial setting.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the mode status setting process (S4402), first, the currently set mode status is referred to (S4501). Subsequently, the received game state designation command is analyzed (S4502). Next, based on the information (information on the value of the probability change counter, information on the value of the time reduction counter) included in the game state designation command, the information on the values of various effect counters is updated (S4503). Specifically, based on the information on the value of the probability change counter, the value of the probability change effect counter provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated. Further, based on the information on the value of the time reduction counter, the value of the time reduction effect counter provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not to change the mode status based on the game state designation command (S4504). That is, the game state information (information on whether or not the probability change flag is ON and whether the time saving flag is ON) included in the analyzed game state designation command is a game based on the mode status referred to in step S4501. It is determined whether or not the status information is different. If it is determined that the mode status is to be changed (YES in step S4504), the process advances to step S4505. On the other hand, if it is determined that no change is made (NO in S4504), the process ends.

  In step S4505, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on a low-probability non-saving time state. If the information is in the low-probability non-saving time state (YES in S4505), the mode status is set to "1" (S4506), and the left-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4507). Thus, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays a left-handed image (not shown) on the upper left of the display screen 50a for a predetermined time. By displaying this left-handed image, it is possible to urge the player to make a left-handed shot when the game shifts to the low-probability non-saving time state (normal game state).

  In step S4514 via step S4507, a background effect command based on the setting of the daytime mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the daytime background image H1 on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. In this way, the display of the daytime background image H1 allows the player to know that the effect mode is set to the daytime mode (normal game state).

  If NO is determined in the step S4505, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state designation command analyzed in the step S4502 is information on a highly accurate time reduction state (S4508). If the information is in the highly accurate time saving state (YES in S4508), the mode status is set to "2" (S4509), and the right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4510). Thus, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the right-handed image Ra on the upper right portion of the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. indicate. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to prompt the player to right-handed.

  In step S4514 after step S4510, the background effect command based on the setting of the night mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the night background image H2 on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Thus, by displaying the night background image H2, it is possible for the player to know that the effect mode is set to the night mode (highly accurate time reduction state).

  If NO is determined in step S4508, it means that the vehicle is in the highly accurate non-time saving state. In this case, it is determined whether or not the situation in which the big hit game is ended is determined in step S4511 (S4511). If the jackpot game is to be ended (YES in S4511), the mode status is set to “3” (S4512), and a right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4513). Thus, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the right-handed image Ra on the upper right portion of the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. indicate. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to prompt the player to right-handed.

  In step S4514 after step S4513, the background effect command based on the setting of the space mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the space background image H3 on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Thus, by displaying the space background image H3, the player can know that the effect mode is set to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state).

  If NO is determined in step S4511, the process ends without setting the background effect command.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the variation effect start process (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the variation start command (S4601). The change start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (see FIG. 24) and the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (see FIG. 28), and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (see FIG. 28). This includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (see FIG. 29), information specifying the current game state, and the like. It is assumed that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the processing executed thereafter.

  Next, the value of the mode status is referred to (S4602). Then, an effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is selected (S4603). Specifically, while obtaining a random number for effect design determination, from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, the selection The effect symbols are selected by determining the obtained effect symbol determining random numbers using the table thus obtained. Thereby, the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, “777” or the like) is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process 1 described later (S4604). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process 2 described later (S4605). Subsequently, a preview effect is selected (S4606). Specifically, a random number for announcement effect determination is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of the reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, and the selection is performed. The notice effect is selected by using the obtained table to determine the obtained notice effect determination random number. As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect are determined.

  Examples of notice productions include dialogue advance notice in a gold frame indicating that the degree of expectation (winning expectation) for the jackpot is high, dialogue advance notice in a green frame indicating that the degree of expectation is medium, winning For example, there is a notice of dialogue in a blue frame indicating that the degree of expectation is lower than these. In other words, the announcement effect is an effect that indicates the expected degree of winning to the player before the final winning notification by the effect symbol EZ.

  Subsequent to step S4606, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a variable effect start command for starting a variable effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the notice effect. (S4607), and ends this processing. When the fluctuation effect start command set in step S4607 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), a fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

  [Variation Effect Pattern Selection Process 1] As shown in FIG. 50, in the variation effect pattern selection process 1 (S4604), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a small win has been won (S4701). Note that whether or not a small hit has been won may be determined based on information on the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command or information on the special figure stop symbol data. If it is not the situation where the small hit is won (NO in S4701), subsequently, it is determined whether the mode status value is “2” and the situation is a loss (S4702). It is determined whether or not there is a loss based on the information on the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command and the information on the special figure stop symbol data. If the decision result in the step S4702 is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning has occurred in the probable variable patterns 2 and 3 (special figure 1_probably variable pattern 2 and 3 or the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 2 and 3) (S4703). ). If the decision result in the step S4703 is YES, it is a situation in which a variable effect indicating a loss is executed in a highly accurate time saving state after winning the probability change symbols 2 and 3, and the process proceeds to the step S4704. If the result of the determination in step S4702 is NO, or if the result of the determination in step S4703 is NO, the process ends (returns).

  In step S4704, the value of the time reduction effect counter is referred to. Then, the variable effect pattern of the number-of-times suggestive effect including the information on the value of the time-saving effect counter referred to is selected (S4705), and the process proceeds to step S4706. When the variation effect pattern of the number-of-times suggestion effect is selected, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a variation effect with the number-of-times suggestion effect on the display screen 50a.

  The number-of-times suggestion effect (fluctuation-indicative effect) indicates the number of times a special symbol change display has been executed since the night mode was set after the winning of the probability change symbols 2 and 3 and the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state). This is a production that suggests that the transition to ()) is approaching. In the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the high probability time reduction state triggered by the winning of the probability change symbols 2 and 3, every time the change display of the special symbol is executed, the transition to the high probability non-time reduction state advantageous to the player is performed. Approach. Therefore, the execution of the number suggestion effect allows the player to understand how many remaining executions can be made to shift to the high-accuracy non-saving time state, and to expect a sense of gradually approaching the shift to the high-accuracy non-saving time state. It is possible to embrace. In the number-of-times suggestion effect according to the present embodiment, based on the value of the time-saving effect counter, for example, as shown in FIG. The character image KM of "the number of times display has been performed)" is displayed.

  In step S4706, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction effect counter is “0”. If it is “0” (YES in S4706), it is a situation in which the number of time savings has been exhausted in the high-accuracy time saving state, and a variable effect pattern of a variable opportunity transition effect is selected (S4707), and this processing ends. When the variation effect pattern of the variation opportunity transition effect is selected, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the variation opportunity transition effect at the end of the variation effect on the display screen 50a. If the decision result in the step S4706 is NO, the process is terminated (returned) as it is.

  The transition opportunity transition effect suggests the transition to the space mode (high-precision non-time-saving state) when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches the time-saving number when the night mode (high-precision time-saving state) is set. It is a production to do. As shown in FIG. 55 (J), the character image HH of “(the number of times a special symbol has been changed and displayed since the setting of the night mode) is entered in the space mode upon reaching the change”, as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display screen 50a. By this change trigger transition effect, it is possible for the player to grasp that the transition to the space mode (high-precision non-time reduction state) can be made when the change display of the special symbol reaches the number of times reduced. This change opportunity transition effect is equivalent to “an effect that is executed when the first game state ends based on the number of times of performing the change display of the identification symbol reaching the specified number”.

  If the decision result in the step S4701 is YES, subsequently, it is decided whether or not the value of the mode status is “3” (S4708). If the value of the mode status is “3” (YES in S4708), the process proceeds to step S4709. In short, in a situation where a small hit is won in a highly accurate non-saving time state, the process proceeds to step S4709. In step S4709, a variable effect pattern of the acquisition chance effect is selected, and the process ends. When the fluctuation effect pattern of the acquisition chance effect is selected, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the fluctuation effect accompanied by the acquisition chance effect on the display screen 50a. If the decision result in the step S4708 is NO, the process is terminated (return) as it is.

[Variation Effect Pattern Selection Process 2] As shown in FIG. 51, in the variation effect pattern selection process 2 (S4605), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a predetermined variation effect pattern has been selected or not (S4605). S4801). The predetermined variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern selected in steps S4705, S4707, and S4709 in the variation effect pattern selection process 1 (S4604). If it is not the situation where the predetermined fluctuation effect pattern is selected (NO in S4802), it is determined whether the situation of the mode status is “2” or “3” (S4802). If the determination result in step S4802 is YES (YES in S4802), a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (S4803), and the process proceeds to step S4804. If the decision result in the step S4801 is YES, the present process is terminated (return).

  In step S4804, it is determined based on the result of the lottery performed in step S4803 whether or not to execute a setting suggestion effect. If the decision result in the step S4804 is YES, a setting variation effect pattern (see FIG. 57) is selected in order to execute a setting suggestion effect according to the set value indicated by the set value flag, and this processing ends. When the setting suggestion effect pattern is selected, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the setting suggestion effect on the display screen 50a in the high-accuracy time saving state or the high-accuracy non-saving time state (see FIG. 58). .

  If NO is determined in steps S4802 and S4804, another variable effect pattern is selected (S4806), and the process ends. Specifically, in step S4806, a random number for fluctuating effect pattern determination is acquired, and a plurality of types are classified according to the type of effect mode (each value of mode status) and the type of fluctuating pattern (P1 in FIG. 11 and the like). One table is selected from the tables based on the analysis result of the change start command. Then, by using the selected table to determine the random number for determining the variation effect pattern, the variation effect pattern is selected. Thus, the details of the variable effect including the details of the type of the SP reach are determined. In other words, if the fluctuation effect pattern is determined, the time of the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation display mode of the effect design, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable effect, such as the type of the background of the effect symbol, are determined.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the opening effect selection process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the opening command (S5001). In the present embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of determining the jackpot winning. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is “3” and the small win has been won. If the decision result in the step S5002 is YES, a small hitting game is started in the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state), a ball entry chance effect pattern is selected (S5003), and the process proceeds to a step S5007.

  When the process proceeds to step S5007 via step S5003, an opening effect start command for starting the effect during the small hit game is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in the entry chance effect effect pattern (S5007), and this processing is performed. Finish. When this opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a ball entry chance effect on the display screen 50a during execution of the small hit game. The ball entry chance effect is an effect that indicates that it is possible to win a prize in the second large winning opening 15 during the small hit game in the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state). In the ball entry chance effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), a character image NT of “ball entry chance” is displayed on the display screen 50a, and an arrow pointing to the position of the second big winning opening 15 is displayed. The image YG is displayed. By this ball entry chance effect, it is possible to urge the player to drive into the second special winning opening 15 and give a sense of excitement by being able to win the second special winning opening 15.

  If the decision result in the step S5002 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the situation is a jackpot winning (S5004). If the decision result in the step S5004 is YES, the big hit game is started, a battle entry effect pattern is selected (S5005), and the process proceeds to the step S5007. In step S5007 after step S5005, an opening effect start command for starting an opening effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in the battle entry effect pattern (S5007), and the process ends. When the opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a battle entry effect on the display screen 50a as an opening effect. The battle entry effect is an effect indicating the start of the battle effect, and the battle effect is such that the winning jackpot symbol that has been won is a probable design (see probable design 1, 2, 3, special figure 2_probable design 4, FIG. 8) as described later. It is a production that fuels whether or not it is.

  If the decision result in the step S5004 is NO, another opening effect pattern is selected (S5006), and the process proceeds to the step S5007. In step S5007, as described above, the opening effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the process ends.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the round effect selection process (S4412), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes a round designation command (S5101). In the present embodiment, the round designation command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of determining the jackpot winning. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot symbol is a probable variable symbol 1, 2, 3 (special figure 1_probable variable pattern 1, 2, 3 or special figure 2_ probable variable pattern 1, 2, 3) (S5102).

  If the decision result in the step S5102 is YES, an effect pattern of a battle victory effect is selected (S5103), and the process proceeds to the step S5107. Then, in the battle victory effect pattern, a round effect start command for starting a round effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5107), and the process ends. When this round effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a battle victory effect via the battle effect on the display screen 50a as a round effect.

  In the battle effect according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), an effect image BT in which the main character and the enemy character fight on the display screen 50a is displayed. The battle victory effect is an effect indicating that the main character will defeat the enemy character. In the battle victory effect of the present embodiment, a character image BS of "WIN" is displayed on the display screen 50a. With this battle victory effect, it is possible for the player to know that the winning has been won for the probable changing symbols 1, 2, and 3.

  If the decision result in the step S5102 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the won big hit symbol is the special symbol 2_probably variable symbol 4 (see FIG. 8). As described above, when the special figure 2_probably variable symbol 4 is won, it is possible to immediately shift to the high-precision non-saving time state after the jackpot game, so that the player has won the jackpot symbol which is the most advantageous for the player. If the decision result in the step S5104 is YES, an effect pattern of an awakening battle victory effect is selected (S5105), and the process proceeds to the step S5107. Then, in the awakening battle victory effect pattern, a round effect start command for starting a round effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5107), and the process ends. When this round effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a battle victory effect as a round effect on the display screen 50a from the battle effect to the awakening effect.

  The awakening effect is an effect indicating that the main character is awakening before the battle victory effect. In the awakening effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57 (F), an effect image KQ indicating the awakened hero character is displayed. By this arousal effect, it is possible for the player to know that the special figure 2_probably-variable design 4 has been won, and to give a more exhilarating feeling than when the probable-variable design 1,2,3 is won. It is. In the present embodiment, the special symbol 2_probably variable symbol 4 is a jackpot symbol having the lowest distribution rate among the jackpot symbols won in the lottery of the special symbol 2 (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has watched the arousal effect a sense of accomplishment by attracting the rare special figure 2_probably changing pattern 4.

  If the determination result in step S5104 is NO, it means that a normal symbol (special figure 1_normal symbol, special figure 2_normal symbol) has been won. In this case, an effect pattern of a battle defeat effect is selected (S5106), and the process proceeds to step S5107. Then, in the battle defeat effect pattern, a round effect start command for starting a round effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5107), and the process ends. When the round effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a battle defeat effect via the battle effect on the display screen 50a as a round effect. In the battle defeat effect of the present embodiment, a character image of “defeat” (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 50a. By this battle defeat effect, it is possible to make the player know that the normal symbol has been won.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the ending effect selection process (S4414), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command (S5201). In the present embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of determining the jackpot winning. Next, the winning jackpot symbols are the probable design 1 (special figure 1_probable design 1 or special figure 2_probable design 1), the probable design 2 (special figure 1_probable design 2 or the special figure 2_probable design 2), the probable design 3 ( It is determined whether any of the special figure 1_variable design 3 or the special figure 2_variable design 3) (S5202). If the decision result in the step S5202 is YES, a transition notification effect pattern is selected (S5203), and the flow advances to a step S5207. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in the transition notification effect pattern (S5207), and the process ends. When the ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a transition notification effect on the display screen 50a as the ending effect.

  The transition notice production is in the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state) when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches a specified number of times (for example, 40 times, 100 times) in the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) after the jackpot game. It is a production that informs you that you can move. In the transition notification effect of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), a character image E2 of “chance to space mode with 100 changes” is displayed on the display screen 50a. With this transition notification effect, it is possible for the player to know that the transition to the space mode can be made by executing the change display of the special symbol 100 times.

  If the decision result in the step S5202 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the won jackpot symbol is the special symbol 2_probably variable symbol 4 (S5204). If the decision result in the step S5204 is YES, a special transition notification effect pattern is selected (S5205), and the flow advances to a step S5207. Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in the special transition notification effect effect pattern (S5207), and the process ends. When the ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a special transition notification effect on the display screen 50a as the ending effect.

  The special transition announcement effect is an effect of notifying that the player immediately enters the space mode (high-precision time-saving state) after the jackpot game. In the special transition notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56 (H), a character image UT of “space mode entry” is displayed on the display screen 50a. With this special transition notification effect, it is possible for the player to know that the player can immediately transition to the space mode after the jackpot game.

  If the determination result in step S5204 is NO, the won big hit symbol is a normal symbol (special figure 1_normal symbol or special figure 2_normal symbol). In this case, the process proceeds to step S5206, a normal transition notification effect pattern is selected (S5206), and the process proceeds to step S5207. Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in the normal transition notification effect pattern (S5207), and the process ends. When the ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a normal transition notification effect on the display screen 50a as the ending effect. The normal shift notification effect is an effect of notifying that a shift to the day mode (low-probability non-saving time state, normal game state) occurs after the jackpot game.

10. Production Example <Production Example 1>
Next, effect example 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the day mode is set, a variable effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is executed on the display screen 50a. In the drawing of the special figure 1, it is assumed that the special figure 1_probably changed symbol 2 has been won. In this case, the jackpot game is started after a variable effect indicating the winning of the jackpot. Then, as shown in FIG. 55B, a battle effect is started as a round effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), a battle victory effect is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), a transition notification effect is executed as an ending effect. In this transition notification effect, a character image E2 of “Chance to space mode with 100 fluctuations” is displayed. With this transition notification effect, it is possible for the player to know that the transition to the space mode can be made by executing the special symbol change display 100 times after the jackpot game.

  Then, when the game shifts to the high-accuracy time-saving state after the jackpot game, the night mode is set as shown in FIG. In this case, each time a variable effect is executed, a number suggestion effect is executed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), when the special symbol change display is executed for the first time after the transition to the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the “first time” character image KM is displayed. By displaying “〇 times” in the character image KM, the player can grasp that the transition to the space mode is gradually approached each time the fluctuation effect is performed, and gradually increase the elation sensation. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible not to get tired of the effect in the highly accurate time saving state.

  Here, it is assumed that after the night mode is set, as shown in FIG. 55 (G), the special symbol change display is executed 99 times. Then, as shown in FIGS. 55 (H) and (I), when the 100th variation effect is executed, a variation trigger transition effect is executed at the end of the variation effect as shown in FIG. 55 (J). In this transition opportunity transition effect, the character image HH of “enter space mode with 100 fluctuations reached” is displayed on the display screen 50a. Thereby, the player can be given a sense of accomplishment by being able to shift to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) triggered by the 100 times of display of the special symbol. In other words, it is possible to give a sense of satisfaction that a transition to a more advantageous gaming state has been obtained by executing the variable display of the special symbol 100 times.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the night mode (high-precision time-saving state), the player desires that the special symbol change display is executed by the number of times of saving time (specified number of times) rather than winning the jackpot. It is a game (game). In other words, it is a game property that expects to lose the special symbol change display by losing as much as possible before allocating the jackpot. In this way, the present pachinko gaming machine PY1 can provide a novel game entertainment in which the game can be shifted to an advantageous game state (high-precision non-time saving state, small hit rush state) by continuing to lose a predetermined number of times.

<Direction example 2>
Next, effect example 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this effect example, as shown in FIG. 56A, the space mode is set, and the space background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 50a. Here, it is assumed that the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2. In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 ("135") indicating that the small hit has been won are stopped and displayed. Furthermore, a character image NG of “acquisition chance” is displayed as an acquisition chance effect. As a result, it is possible for the player to know that a chance to win the second big winning opening 15 has occurred.

  Thereafter, when the small hitting game is started, a ball entry chance effect is executed as shown in FIG. 56 (C). That is, the character image NT of “chance of chance to enter” is displayed, and the arrow image YG indicating the position of the second special winning opening 15 is displayed. This allows the player to understand that the second big winning opening 15 on the lower right side of the game area 6 (see FIG. 3) is open, and enjoys the small hit rush state in which the number of payouts can be increased. It is possible to do. When the small hitting game is over, as shown in FIG. 56 (D), the character image NT of “entering a ball” and the arrow image YG are not displayed.

  Then, when the space mode is set, it is assumed that the lottery of the special figure 2 wins the special figure 2_probably variable pattern 4. In this case, after a battle effect is executed as a round effect as shown in FIG. 56 (E), an awakening effect is executed as a round effect as shown in FIG. 56 (F). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 56 (G), a battle victory effect is executed. In this way, it is possible for the player who has watched the awakening effect to understand that it is advantageous compared to the case where only the battle effect is executed from the battle effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (H), a special transition notification effect is executed as an ending effect. In the special transition announcement effect, a character image UT of “space mode entry” is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player know that the game can immediately shift to the space mode without going through the night mode after the jackpot game. That is, it is possible to give a sense of satisfaction by attracting the most advantageous jackpot symbol (special figure 2_probably changing symbol 4) among the jackpot symbols.

11. The setting suggestion effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has a setting suggestion effect according to the setting value indicated by the setting value flag in the high-accuracy time-saving state (first gaming state) and the high-accuracy non-saving time state (second gaming state). May be executed. FIG. 57 shows the selectivity for each set variation effect pattern for each set value. Here, in the column of “setting suggestion effect” in FIG. 57, six types of setting suggestion effects are provided.

  The effect control board 120 confirms which of the six set values the set value is based on the information on the set values held in the set value flag storage unit 125 of the effect RAM 124, and stores the information in the information. Accordingly, one of the six types of setting suggestion effects shown in the setting effect pattern table shown in FIG. 57 is selected. For example, in the case of the setting suggestion effect 1, of the six types of setting values, the setting value “1”> the setting value “2”> the setting value “3”> the setting value “4” = the setting value “5” = the setting value The probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 1 is selected in the order of “6” is high. Since the selectivity of the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” is 0%, the set values are set in the order of “1”> set value “2”> set value “3”. Is likely to be set. Similarly, in the case of the setting suggestion effect 2, among the six types of setting values, the setting value “6”> the setting value “5”> the setting value “4”> the setting value “3” = the setting value “2” = the setting There is a high probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 2 is selected in the order of the value “1”. That is, there is a high possibility that the set values are set in this order. Since the selectivity of the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” is 0%, the set values are set in the order of the set value “4”> the set value “5”> the set value “6”. Is likely to be set. In the case of the setting suggestion effect 3, among the six types of setting values, the setting value “1”> the setting value “2”> the setting value “3”> the setting value “4” = the setting value “5” = the setting value “ The probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 3 is selected in the order of “6” is high. That is, there is a high possibility that the set values are set in this order. Similarly, in the case of the setting suggestion effect 4, of the six types of setting values, the setting value “6”> the setting value “5”> the setting value “4”> the setting value “3” = the setting value “2” = the setting There is a high probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 4 is selected in the order of the value “1”. That is, there is a high possibility that the set values are set in this order. In the case of the setting suggestion effect 5, among the six setting values, the setting value “3” = the setting value “4”> the setting value “2” = the setting value “5”> the setting value “1” = the setting value “ The probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 5 is selected in the order of “6” is high. That is, there is a high possibility that the set values are set in this order. In the case of the setting suggestion effect 6, among the six setting values, the setting value “2” = the setting value “3” = the setting value “4” = the setting value “5”> the setting value “1” = the setting value “ There is a high probability that the corresponding setting suggestion effect 6 is selected in the order of “6”. That is, there is a high possibility that the set values are set in this order.

  Next, a setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when the set value fluctuation effect pattern 1 is selected while the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) is set and the fluctuation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. As shown in A), an image G1 indicating an unconfirmed flying object is displayed. In this way, when the night mode (high-accuracy time-saving state) is set, it is highly probable that the setting value “1” having the lowest jackpot winning probability is set to the player who has viewed the setting suggestion effect 1 It is possible to indicate that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are not set. As a result, the probability of a jackpot is lower than in the case where the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set, but the time is reduced to the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state). It is possible to let the user know that the transition is easy.

  When the set value fluctuation effect pattern 2 is selected when the night mode (high-precision time reduction state) is set and the fluctuation effect based on the drawing of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. 58B , An image G2 indicating the rocket is displayed. In this way, when the night mode (high-precision time-saving state) is set, it is highly likely that the setting value “6” with the highest jackpot winning probability is set for the player who has viewed the setting suggestion effect 2 It is possible to indicate that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are not set. This makes it more difficult to shift to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, but a big hit is achieved. It is possible to grasp that the probability is high.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 3 is selected while the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) is set, and the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. 58 (C) , An image G3 indicating a shooting star is displayed. In this way, when the night mode (high-precision time-saving state) is set, it is highly likely that the player who saw the setting suggestion effect 3 has the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability set. It is possible to indicate that the possibility that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set is low. As a result, the probability of a jackpot is lower than in the case where the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set, but the time is reduced to the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state). It is possible to let the user know that the transition is easy.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 4 is selected when the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set and the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. 58 (D) , An image G4 indicating a pair of unconfirmed flying objects is displayed. In this way, when the night mode (high-precision time-saving state) is set, the setting value “6” having the highest jackpot probability corresponding to the setting value may be set for the player who has viewed the setting suggestion effect 4. It is possible to indicate that it is highly possible that the setting value “1”, the setting value “2”, and the setting value “3” are unlikely to be set. This makes it more difficult to shift to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, but a big hit is achieved. It is possible to grasp that the probability is high.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 1 is selected while the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set and the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. ), An image G1 indicating an unconfirmed flying object is displayed. Thus, when set to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state), it is highly probable that the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability is set to the player who saw the setting suggestion effect 1 And that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are not set. As a result, the probability of a jackpot is lower than the case where the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set, but the probability of continuing the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state). Is high.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 2 is selected when the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set and the variation effect based on the drawing of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. As shown in ()), an image G2 indicating a rocket is displayed. Thus, when set to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state), the player who has seen the setting suggestion effect 2 is likely to have set the setting value “6” with the lowest jackpot winning probability. And that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are not set. As a result, the probability that the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is continued is lower than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are set, but the jackpot is achieved. This makes it possible to grasp that the probability is high.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 3 is selected while the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set and the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. ), An image G3 indicating a shooting star is displayed. Thus, when set to the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state), it is highly probable that the player who saw the setting suggestion effect 3 has the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability set. And the setting value “4”, the setting value “5”, and the setting value “6” are less likely to be set. As a result, the probability of a jackpot is lower than the case where the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set, but the probability of continuing the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state). Is high.

  When the set value variation effect pattern 4 is selected in the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) and the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed, FIG. ), An image G4 indicating a pair of unconfirmed flying objects is displayed. Thus, when set to the space mode (high-accuracy non-time saving state), it is highly likely that the player who saw the setting suggestion effect 4 has the setting value “6” with the lowest jackpot winning probability set. And that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are not set. As a result, the probability that the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is continued is lower than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are set, but the jackpot is achieved. This makes it possible to grasp that the probability is high.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown in the figure, when the set value variation effect pattern 5 is selected when the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) or the space mode (high accuracy non-time saving state) is set, A setting suggestion effect 5 different from the other five types of setting suggestion effects is executed. The setting value “4” or the setting value “3” having the third or fourth highest jackpot probability corresponding to the setting value for the player who saw the setting suggestion effect 5 is likely to be set, or the setting value It is possible to indicate that it is unlikely that “1”, set value “2”, set value “5”, and set value “6” have been set. As a result, the jackpot winning probability is medium in the set value “1” to the set value “6”, and the transition to the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state) is easy, and the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving It is possible to understand that it is likely that the continuation of (state) is likely to be medium.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown in the figure, when the set value fluctuation effect pattern 6 is selected when the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) or the space mode (high accuracy non-time saving state) is set, A setting suggestion effect 6 different from the other five types of setting suggestion effects is executed. Thereby, when the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) or the space mode (high accuracy non-time saving state) is set, the jackpot probability corresponding to the set value is lowest for the player who has viewed the setting suggestion effect 6. It is possible to indicate that there is a high possibility that the set value “1” and the highest set value “6” have not been set. As a result, in the set value “1” to the set value “6”, it is not the extreme that the jackpot winning probability is the highest or the lowest, but the transition of the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state), It is possible to recognize that it is likely that the continuity of the mode is not the extreme of the highest or the lowest.

12. Effect <A> of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the highly accurate time-saving state, the number of times the special figure fluctuates to a specified number (for example, 40 times, 100 times). When it arrives, it shifts from the high accuracy time reduction state to the high accuracy non-time reduction state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the set value “1” (first set value) is set, the jackpot is larger than when the set value “6” (second set value) is set. Since the probability of determination is low (see FIGS. 10A and 10F), it is disadvantageous for the player. However, even when the disadvantageous set value “1” is set, the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the highly accurate time saving state is lower than when the advantageous set value “6” is set. In this state, the number of fluctuations of the special figure easily reaches the specified number. In other words, even when the disadvantageous set value “1” is set, the transition from the highly accurate time reduction state to the highly accurate non-time reduction state becomes easier than when the advantageous set value “6” is set. Therefore, even if an unfavorable setting value “1” is set, the player can motivate the player to play the game, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the highly accurate non-saving time state is a gaming state (small hit rush state) that is more advantageous to the player than the highly accurate saving time state. Therefore, it is possible for the player to motivate the player to change from the highly accurate time reduction state to the highly accurate non-time reduction state.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special figure 1_probably variable pattern 2 is won, the number of times the special figure fluctuates reaches 100 times in the highly accurate time reduction state after the jackpot game. Then, the state shifts to an advantageous high-accuracy non-time saving state. In addition, when the special figure 1_probably variable symbol 3 is won, when the number of times of the special figure reaches 40 in the high probability time reduction state after the jackpot game, the state shifts to the advantageous high precision non-time reduction state. That is, it is easier for the special figure 1_variable design 3 to shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state than for the special figure 1_variable design 2. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest in which the ease of transition to the high-precision non-time saving state according to the number of times the special figure changes varies depending on which jackpot symbol is won.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect indicating which setting value among the six types of setting values has been set can be executed in the high accuracy time saving state (see FIG. 57). Therefore, if the player presumes that the setting value “1” is set by the setting suggestion effect, the player usually feels disadvantageous and discourages. However, in the high-accuracy time saving state, when the set value “1” is set, the player becomes a small hit more frequently than when the set value “6” is set, and gradually increases the number of possessed balls. It is understood that it is easy to shift to a high-precision non-saving time state (small hit rush state) where possible, and the willingness to play is rather improved. In other words, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the more a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is suggested, the more uplifting feeling can be given to the player, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

<B> According to the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1 of the present embodiment, in the highly accurate non-saving time state, the gaming ball can easily enter the second large winning opening 15 by opening the second large winning opening 15 based on the small win. . This highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state) does not shift immediately after the big hit game, but can shift through the high accuracy time saving state. Further, according to the present embodiment, when the set value “1” is set, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is lower than when the set value “6” is set (FIG. 10A, ( F)), which is usually disadvantageous for the player. However, in the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state), even if the disadvantageous set value "1" is set, the player determines that the big hit is more than the case where the advantageous set value "6" is set. Since the probability of the time reduction is low, the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state) is likely to continue. Therefore, the willingness to play the game is improved, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect indicating which of the six set values has been set can be executed in the high-precision non-saving time state (FIG. 57). , FIG. 58). Therefore, if the player presumes that the setting value “1” is set from the contents of the setting suggestive effect, the player usually feels disadvantaged and discourages. However, in the highly probable non-time saving state (small hit rush state), when the set value “1” is set, the small hit rush state is higher than the set value “6” which is more likely to be determined to be a big hit. Is easy to continue, and the willingness to play is rather improved. That is, in the highly probable non-saving time state, the more the setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is suggested, the more the player can feel the excitement, and the more interesting the game is.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, the set value “4”, the set value “5”, Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect 3 is more likely to be executed than when the set value “6” is set (see FIGS. 57, 58 (C), and (G)). Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect 3 is executed in the high-accuracy time-saving state or the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state, the player can set value “1”> setting value “2”> setting value “3”> setting value “ It can be inferred that the probability that the set value is set in the order of “4” = set value “5” = set value “6” is high. As a result, when it is understood that the probability that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set is high, the player usually feels disadvantaged and discourages. However, in this embodiment, when the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set. It can be understood that the high-precision non-time saving state is easier to continue than when is set, and the willingness to play is rather improved. In other words, in the high-probability time-saving state or the high-probability non-time-saving state, the more the setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is suggested, the more uplifting feeling can be given to the player, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. On the other hand, when the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set, the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set. The probability that the setting suggestion effect 4 is executed is higher than in the case (see FIGS. 57, 58 (D) and (H)). Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect 4 is executed in the high-accuracy time-saving state or the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state, the player can set value “6”> setting value “5”> setting value “4”> setting value “ It can be inferred that the probability that the set value is set in the order of “1” = set value “2” = set value “3” is high. As a result, when the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set, the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set. It is understood that the high-precision non-saving time state is harder to continue than in the case where the game has been made, but it can be understood that the probability of the jackpot is high, and the willingness to play is improved. In other words, in the high-probability time-saving state or the high-probability non-time-saving state, the more the set value that is advantageous to the player is suggested, the more the player can feel the excitement, and the more interesting the game can be.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect 1 is executed when the setting value “1”, the setting value “2”, or the setting value “3” is set, but the setting value “ It is not executed when "4", set value "5", or set value "6" is set (see FIGS. 57, 58 (A) and 58 (E)). Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect 1 is executed in the high-accuracy time-saving state or the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state, the player sets the setting value “1”> the setting value “2”> the setting value “3” in this order. It can be inferred that the probability that the value is set is high. As a result, when it is determined that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, the player usually feels disadvantageous and discourages. However, in this embodiment, when the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set, the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set. It can be understood that the high-precision non-time saving state is easier to continue than when is set, and the willingness to play is rather improved. In other words, in the high-probability time-saving state or the high-probability non-time-saving state, the more the setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is suggested, the more uplifting feeling can be given to the player, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. On the other hand, the setting suggestion effect 2 is executed when the setting value “4”, the setting value “5”, or the setting value “6” is set, but the setting suggestion effect 2 is the setting value “1” and the setting value It is not executed when "2" or the set value "3" is set (see FIGS. 57, 58 (B) and 58 (F)). Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect 2 is executed in the high-accuracy time-saving state or the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state, the player sets the set value “6”> the set value “5”> the set value “4” in this order. It can be inferred that the probability that the value is set is high. As a result, when the set value “4”, the set value “5”, or the set value “6” is set, the set value “1”, the set value “2”, or the set value “3” is set. It is understood that it is more difficult for the highly accurate non-saving time state to continue than in the case where the game has occurred, but it is also possible to understand that the probability of a jackpot is high, thereby improving the willingness to play. In other words, in the high-probability time-saving state or the high-probability non-time-saving state, the more the set value that is advantageous to the player is suggested, the more the player can feel the excitement, and the more interesting the game can be.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special figure 1_probably variable pattern 2 is won, the number of times the special figure fluctuates reaches 100 times in the highly accurate time reduction state after the jackpot game. Then, the state shifts to an advantageous high-accuracy non-time saving state. In addition, when the special figure 1_probably variable symbol 3 is won, when the number of times of the special figure reaches 40 in the high probability time reduction state after the jackpot game, the state shifts to the advantageous high precision non-time reduction state. In other words, even when the special figure 1_probably-variable symbol 2 is won or the special figure 1_probably-variable design 3 is won, it is possible to shift to the high-accuracy time-saving state after the jackpot game and then to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state. However, the special figure 1_variable design 3 is more likely to shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state than the special figure 1_variable design 2. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest in which the ease of transition to the highly accurate non-saving time state according to the number of times the special figure changes depends on which jackpot symbol has been won.

13. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example will be described. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the above-described embodiment (first embodiment) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

<Second embodiment>
A second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine suggests the set value set in the variable effect. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, it is possible to suggest the set value set in the prefetch effect. Note that the pre-reading effect is an effect that is performed before the variable display of the special symbol to be held in the special figure is executed.

  The look-ahead effect will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform, at an arbitrary timing of the fluctuating effect, a prefetch effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the right / wrong judgment is not performed, based on the result of the prefetch determination. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that expects a big hit before the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold. It is also used as an effect to indicate the set value. As an example of the pre-reading effect, there is a reservation icon notice using a reservation effect indicating a special figure reservation. Here, the hold effect performed in the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) will be described.

  It is assumed that the special figure 2 is being displayed for change (special figure change production is being performed) and the number of special figure 2 reservations (U1) is “2”. Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), the special figure 2 holding (the special figure 2 holding in the holding order 1) that occurred first among the special figure 2 holdings currently held. An icon HA2 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 59 (B), a reservation icon HA3 representing a special figure 2 reservation (special figure 2 reservation in reservation order 2) that has occurred next to the special figure 2 reservation indicated by the reservation icon HA2. Is displayed. Further, to the left of the hold icon HA2, a change icon HA1 indicating that the change display of the special figure 2 is being executed is displayed. Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 59B is a normal mode.

  In the following, the special figure 2 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon is referred to as “special figure 2 reservation in reservation order 1”. That is, the existing special figure 2 reservations are referred to as “reservation order 1” to “reservation order 4” in the order of occurrence.

  Also, the target indicated by the change icon is different from the target indicated by the hold icon, and is not strictly included in the “hold effect” corresponding to the special figure hold, but the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are related. In the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are collectively referred to as “hold effect”. The hold icon and the change icon are collectively referred to as an “icon”.

  As described above, in the reservation effect, the special figure reservation is displayed in order from the left end to the right in the order of occurrence. That is, the variable display of the special symbols that are being held, in other words, the variable display of the special symbols that have not been executed based on the special figure related determination information stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105 are individually displayed with the holding icons. You.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 59C, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the fluctuating icon HA1 indicating that the fluctuating display of the special figure is being executed until immediately before is stopped. . Subsequently, when the special symbol variable display (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 2 reservation indicating the reservation icon HA2, as shown in FIG. 59 (D), the reservation icon HA2 and the reservation icon HA3 are changed. shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 displayed in FIG. 59C are each shifted left by one. This means that the special symbol change corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started to be changed, and the special figure hold represented by the hold icon HA3 becomes the special figure hold that has occurred first among the currently held special figure holds. This is for adapting the holding icon HA2 and the holding icon HA3 to the situation according to the change of the special symbol to be started next.

  Further, the displayed holding icon HA2 indicates that the special symbol is being changed and is being displayed, so that when it is displayed, it becomes the changing icon HA2. That is, as a word preceding the “icon”, an icon for which the special figure change display is not being executed is set to “hold”, and an icon for which the special figure change display is being executed is set to “change”. In other words, when the hold condition icon is displayed and the special symbol change display start condition is satisfied with respect to the special figure hold indicated by the hold icon, the special symbol change display related to the establishment of the start condition is displayed. The corresponding hold icon is displayed as a change icon. When the icon is changed from the hold icon to the change icon, in other words, when the icon is shifted to the left, the icon is enlarged about twice.

  By the way, as described above, the preliminary determination command includes the hit / fail information and the special figure change pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in the normal mode or the special mode based on the winning / failure information and the special figure change pattern information. Displaying the hold icon in a special mode is referred to as “hold icon notice”.

  When the display mode of the hold icon is the special mode, that is, when the hold icon notice is given, the player can have an expectation that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. . Next, a specific example of the reserved icon notice will be described. As a specific example of the reservation icon notice, the display mode of the reservation icon HA3 shown in FIG. 59D is a special mode. In addition, it is possible to notify the expectation degree which can win a big hit and to notify the expectation degree which can win a small hit by the reservation icon notice.

  In addition to the above-mentioned hold icon notice, one type of the hold icon notice is a special mode immediately after the hold icon is displayed. In other words, the hold icon notice type in which the hold icon notice is performed when a special figure hold occurs There is.

  Next, a setting suggestion effect in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the second embodiment displays the hold icon in a suggestive manner indicating the set value based on the information on the set value held in the set value flag storage unit 125 of the effect RAM 124. Indicates the set value. Displaying the hold icon in the suggestion mode is referred to as a setting suggestion look-ahead effect (setting suggestion effect in the second embodiment).

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the second embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes as a prefetch effect indicating a set value. For example, the selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion effect 1 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 1 in the first embodiment. The selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion effect 2 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 2 in the first embodiment. The selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 3 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 3 in the first embodiment. The selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 4 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 4 in the first embodiment. The selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 5 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 5 in the first embodiment. The selectivity for each setting value of the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 6 described later is the same as that of the setting suggestion effect 6 in the first embodiment.

  When the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60A, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (white star). The prefetch effect that displays the hold icon in the display mode of the suggestion mode (white star) is the setting suggestion prefetch effect 1. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, when the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 1 is displayed in the night mode (high-precision time-saving state), the player has the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability. Is set to be high, and it is possible to indicate that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are not set. As a result, the probability of a big hit is lower than when the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set, but the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state) is achieved by shortening the time. It is possible to make the user understand that it is easy to shift to.

  When the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60B, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is a suggestion mode (an inverted triangle). The look-ahead effect that displays the hold icon in the suggestive manner (inverted triangle) display manner is the setting suggestive look-ahead effect 2. If the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 2 is displayed when the night mode (high-accuracy time saving state) is set, the player is highly likely to have set the setting value “6” with the highest jackpot winning probability. That is, it is possible to indicate that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are not set. Thereby, it is more difficult to shift to the space mode (high-precision non-time-saving state) than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are set. It is possible to grasp that the probability of becoming is high.

  When the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60C, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (heart). The look-ahead effect in which the hold icon is displayed in the suggestive manner (heart) display manner is the setting suggestive look-ahead effect 3. When the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 3 is displayed when the night mode (high-accuracy time saving state) is set, the player is likely to have set the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability. It is possible to indicate that the possibility that the setting value “4”, the setting value “5”, and the setting value “6” are set is low. As a result, the probability of a big hit is lower than when the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set, but the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state) is achieved by shortening the time. It is possible to make the user understand that it is easy to shift to.

  When the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60D, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (black star). The look-ahead effect in which the hold icon is displayed in the suggestion manner (black star) is the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 4. When the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 4 is displayed when the night mode (high accuracy time saving state) is set, the player is highly likely to have set the setting value “6” with the highest jackpot probability. It is possible to indicate that the possibility that the setting value “1”, the setting value “2”, and the setting value “3” are set is low. As a result, it is more difficult to shift to the space mode (high-precision non-time-saving state) than in the case where the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are set, but a big hit occurs. It is possible to grasp that the probability is high.

  When the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60 (E), the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (white star). The prefetch effect that displays the hold icon in the display mode of the suggestion mode (white star) is the setting suggestion prefetch effect 1. When the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 1 is displayed when the space mode (high accuracy non-time saving state) is set, the player may have set the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability. Is high, and it is possible to indicate that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are not set. As a result, the probability of a jackpot is lower than when the setting values (setting value “1”, setting value “2”, and setting value “3”) disadvantageous to the player are set, but the space mode (high) It is possible to make it easy to understand that the time-saving state is likely to continue.

  When the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60 (F), the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is a suggestion mode (an inverted triangle). The look-ahead effect that displays the hold icon in the suggestive manner (inverted triangle) display manner is the setting suggestive look-ahead effect 2. If the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 2 is displayed when the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, the player may have set the setting value “6” with the highest jackpot winning probability. It is possible to indicate that the value is high or that the set value “1”, the set value “2”, and the set value “3” are not set. As a result, the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is maintained more than when the setting value (setting value “1”, setting value “2”, or setting value “3”) disadvantageous to the player is set. Although it is difficult to do so, it is possible to understand that the probability of a jackpot is high.

  When the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (heart), as shown in FIG. The look-ahead effect in which the hold icon is displayed in the suggestive manner (heart) display manner is the setting suggestive look-ahead effect 3. When the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 3 is displayed when the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, the player may have set the setting value “1” with the lowest jackpot winning probability. It is possible to indicate that it is high or that the possibility that the set value “4”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set is low. Thereby, the probability of a big hit is lower than the case where there is a high possibility that a set value (set value “4”, set value “5”, or set value “6”) advantageous to the player is set. It can be understood that the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) may easily continue.

  When the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, as shown in FIG. 60H, the display mode of the hold icon HA2 is the suggestion mode (black star). The look-ahead effect in which the hold icon is displayed in the suggestion manner (black star) is the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 4. When the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 4 is displayed when the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is set, the player may have set the setting value “6” with the highest jackpot winning probability. It is possible to indicate that the setting value is high or that the setting values disadvantageous to the player (setting value “1”, setting value “2”, and setting value “3”) are unlikely to be set. As a result, the space mode (high-precision non-time saving state) is maintained more than when the setting value (setting value “1”, setting value “2”, or setting value “3”) disadvantageous to the player is set. Although it is difficult to do so, it is possible to understand that the probability of a jackpot is high.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown in the figure, the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 5 may be executed when the night mode (high-accuracy time-saving state) or the space mode (high-accuracy non-saving time state) is set. . The setting suggestion look-ahead effect 5 is different from the other five types of setting suggestion look-ahead effects. The setting value “4” or the setting value “3” having the third or fourth highest jackpot winning probability corresponding to the setting value is highly likely to be set for the player who has viewed the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 5 It is possible to indicate that it is unlikely that the value “1”, the set value “2”, the set value “5”, and the set value “6” are set. As a result, the jackpot winning probability is medium in the set value “1” to the set value “6”, and the transition to the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state) is easy, and the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving It is possible to understand that it is likely that the continuation of (state) is likely to be medium.

  In this embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 6 may be executed when the night mode (high-accuracy time-saving state) or the space mode (high-accuracy non-hour-saving state) is set. . The setting suggestion look-ahead effect 6 is an effect different from the other five types of setting suggestion look-ahead effects. With this, when the night mode (high accuracy time reduction state) or the space mode (high accuracy non-time saving state) is set, the player who saw the setting suggestion look-ahead effect 6 has the largest jackpot winning probability corresponding to the set value. It is possible to indicate that there is a high possibility that the low setting value “1” and the highest setting value “6” have not been set. As a result, in the set value “1” to the set value “6”, it is not the extreme that the jackpot winning probability is the highest or the lowest, but the transition of the space mode (highly accurate non-time saving state), It is possible to recognize that it is likely that the continuity of the mode is not the extreme of the highest or the lowest.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a setting suggestion look-ahead suggesting a set value set before a hold to be a lottery target of whether to win a jackpot is completed. An effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to suggest the set value not only in the fluctuation effect of the special symbol but also in the look-ahead effect. As a result, the player is surprised at the unexpectedness that the set value is suggested even in the pre-reading effect, and it is possible to give an unprecedented novel game interest.

  The look-ahead effect is one of the characteristic effects performed on pachinko machines, not performed on a rotating toy machine or the like. In other words, suggesting a set value set in a look-ahead effect performed on a pachinko gaming machine is a novel effect that has never been seen before, which suggests a setting to a player by an effect unique to a pachinko gaming machine.

<Third embodiment>
A pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, a so-called loop machine in which the high-probability state continues substantially until the next big hit is won. On the other hand, the third embodiment is a so-called ST machine in which the high-probability state continues until the display of the change of the special symbol continues up to a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution (ST times).

  As shown in FIG. 61, the ST count in the third embodiment is set to 200 times. Specifically, when the special figure 1_ probability change symbol 1 or the special figure 2_ probability change symbol 1 is won, after the jackpot game, the time reduction frequency is set to 200, and the ST frequency is set to 200. Transition. In this case, if the number of times saved reaches 200 times, the number of times of ST also reaches 200 times, so that it is impossible to shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state).

  In addition, when the special figure 1_probably-variable design 2 or the special figure 2_probably-variable design 2 is won, the game shifts to a high-probability time-saving state in which the number of time savings is set to 100 and the number of STs is set to 200 after the jackpot game. In this case, if the number of fluctuations reaches 100 after the shift to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the state can shift to the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state. Therefore, in this case, when the special figure 1_probably-variable design 2 or the special figure 2_probably-variable design 2 is won, the number of STs is higher than when the special figure 1_probably-variable design 1 or the special figure 2_probably-variable design 1 is won. This is advantageous in that it is easy to shift to the remaining high-precision non-saving time state, and the small hit rush state is likely to be long.

  In addition, when the special figure 1_probably-variable symbol 3 or the special figure 2_probably-variable symbol 3 is won, the game shifts to a high-probability time-saving state in which the number of time savings is 40 and the number of STs is set to 200 after the jackpot game. In this case, if the number of fluctuations reaches 40 after the shift to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the state can shift to the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to enjoy the small hit rush state by the remaining ST times of 160 times. In this way, when the special figure 1_probably-variable design 3 or the special figure 2_probably-variable design 3 is won, the number of ST times remaining is higher than when the special figure 1_probably-variable design 2 or the special figure 2_probably-variable design 2 is won. This is advantageous in that the state easily shifts to the non-time saving state, and the small hit rush state tends to be long.

  In addition, when the special figure 2_probably variable symbol 4 is won, after the jackpot game, the state shifts to the high probability non-saving time state in which the number of STs is set to 200 times. That is, it is possible to enjoy the small hit rush state in all of the ST times of 200 times without going through the highly accurate time saving state. Thus, when the special figure 2_probably-variable design 4 is won, it is most advantageous that the small hit rush state can be enjoyed longer than when other probable-variable designs are won.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment, when the winning pattern 2 or 3 is won, if it is possible to shift to the high-accuracy non-saving time state as soon as possible in the high-precision saving time state after the jackpot game, a longer small hit rush You can enjoy the condition. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game property (game property) that expects a player to transition from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state as soon as possible.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the small hit rush state continues unless the jackpot is won in the highly accurate non-time saving state, so that the gaming machine is more advantageous as the jackpot is not won. On the other hand, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, in the highly accurate non-saving time state, if all the ST times are exhausted without winning the jackpot, the game machine falls into the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the highly accurate non-saving time state, it is possible to realize a thrilling game property (game property) that the player wants to enjoy the small hit rush state for a long time but falls down to the normal game state unless the big hit is attracted.

<Fourth embodiment>
A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, at the timing when the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol), which triggers the end of the high-accuracy time-saving state, starts to fluctuate, from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the highly accurate non-time saving time It has transitioned to the state. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, at the timing when the special symbol, which is the trigger for ending the high-accuracy time-saving state, ends the variable display (the timing when the special symbol starts the stop display), the high-accuracy time saving is performed. Transition from the state to the highly accurate non-saving time state.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 62 (A), when the winning pattern 2 is won, the second special symbol starts the 100th variation display in the highly accurate time saving state, and then the variation display ends. (Stop display is started). In this case, at the timing when the 100th variation display of the second special symbol ends, the state is switched from the highly accurate time reduction state to the highly accurate non-time reduction state. In this way, the state is switched to the high-accuracy non-time saving state before the timing at which the second special symbol (the 100th second special symbol) which is the end trigger of the time saving state ends the stop display. As a result, during the stop display of the second special symbol, which is a trigger for the end of the time saving state, it is possible to prevent the situation where the time saving state still remains, and it is possible to reduce the development burden for the remaining time saving state. is there. That is, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), even if the first special symbol starts irregularly displaying during the 100th stop display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. It can be treated as a variable display in a non-time saving state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, even if the end condition (see FIG. 62 (A)) is satisfied as the end condition of the time reduction state, the stop of the second special symbol which is an end trigger of the time reduction state During display, it is treated as a non-time saving state. In this way, it is possible to reduce the difference between the timing at which the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied and the timing of switching to the non-time-saving state as much as possible, so that a problem due to the remaining time-saving state is less likely to occur.

<Other modifications>

  In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F), the lottery of the special figure 2 may win the small hit, but the lottery of the special figure 1 may win the small hit. Was not set. However, the lottery of the special figure 1 may be set so that a small hit may be won.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2 is set to about 1/5, but may be changed as appropriate. It is possible. For example, the probability of winning a small hit may be set to a probability lower than one fifth. In this case, in the highly probable non-saving time state (small hit rush state), the gaming property is easy to execute more frequently to open the second big winning opening 15 based on the small hit winning. On the other hand, the probability of winning a small hit may be set to a probability higher than one fifth. In this case, in the highly-probable non-saving time state (small hit rush state), the second big winning opening 15 based on the small hit winning becomes difficult to be executed more frequently, so that the gaming performance is difficult. In addition, even when the small hit may be won in the lottery of the special figure 1, the probability of winning the small hit can be appropriately changed.

  In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (F), the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Toku-zu 2 is set to about 1/5, regardless of the gaming state. I was However, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be changed according to the game state. For example, in the highly accurate working hours, the probability of winning a small hit in the drawing of Toku-zu 2 is set to about 1/10. This makes it difficult to win a small hit in the highly accurate working hours. On the other hand, in the high-precision non-saving time state, the lottery of the special figure 2 may be set so as to be almost a small hit except for the big hit. As a result, in the highly accurate non-saving time state (small hit rush state), the second big winning opening 15 is frequently opened based on the small hit winning, so that the player can easily increase the ball possession. Become.

  In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 61, the number of time savings and the number of STs when various types of big hit symbols (probable symbols, normal symbols) are won are set. However, the number of times shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 61 is merely an example, and may be set to any other number as appropriate. That is, the first specified number of times (100 times) and the second specified number of times (40 times) can be appropriately changed. Also, there may be a jackpot symbol that cannot be shifted to the highly accurate non-time saving state. In addition, the type of the big hit symbol is not limited to the special figure 1_probably changed pattern 1 to 3 and the special figure 2_probably changed pattern 1 to 4, but can be appropriately changed.

  In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second big winning device 15D (second big winning opening 15) that is opened by the small hit game is disposed below the electric chew 12D, and The game ball is set to flow down to the second special winning opening 15 when the opening / closing member 12k is closed. However, the positional relationship between the second big winning device 15D and the electric chew 12D can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the second big winning device 15D may be arranged above the electric chew 12D. In this case, in the high accuracy time reduction state, the setting is made so that the lottery of the special figure 2 is almost not won in the small lottery, and in the high accuracy non-time saving state, the setting is made so that the small lottery in the special figure 2 is easily won. Just do it. In this manner, the small hit rush state can be achieved in the high-accuracy non-saving time state in the high-accuracy non-saving time state.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, in the highly probable non-saving time state, the opening of the second big winning opening 15 based on the small hit winning results in a small hit rush state in which the game ball is easy to win the second big winning opening 15. , Was advantageous to the player. However, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, it is not always necessary to be in the small hit rush state, and it is only necessary to be more advantageous than the normal gaming state and the high-accuracy time reduction state. For example, when a jackpot is won in a highly accurate non-saving time state, it is easier to win a jackpot with more balls (substantial number of rounds) than in a normal gaming state or a highly accurate saving time state. , The transition ratio to the high probability state may be set to be high.

  In each of the above embodiments, the setting is made so that the player is more advantageous in the highly accurate non-saving time state than in the highly accurate time saving state. However, in the high-accuracy non-saving time state, it may be set to be disadvantageous to the player than in the high-precision saving time state. In this case, in the highly probable time saving state, the game is such that the player is expected to win as little as possible so as not to fall into the highly probable non-time saving state.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the high-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy non-hour-saving state, as shown in FIG. 58 and FIG. 61, a setting suggestion effect indicating a set value or a setting suggestion prefetch effect is executed. Specifically, an image G1 or the like indicating an unidentified flying object is displayed on the display screen 50a. However, the effect of the setting suggestion effect indicating the set value or the setting suggestion pre-reading effect is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, even if a set effect value is indicated by displaying a specific effect image, outputting a specific sound from the speaker 610, or making the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 emit light in a specific light emission mode. Good. Further, the setting suggestion pre-reading effect is not limited to the reserved icon notice, but can be appropriately changed to a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, and the like.

  In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not controlled in the normal probability state (low probability state) and the time reduction state (hereinafter, referred to as “low probability time reduction state”). However, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which may be controlled to the low-probability time-saving state, may be used. In this case, in the low-probability time reduction state, when the number of times of execution of the special symbol fluctuation display reaches a predetermined number, the normal symbol state (normal probability state and non-time reduction state) may be controlled.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when a shift to the high-accuracy time-saving state is triggered by the winning of the probable symbol 2 or the probable symbol 3, as described with reference to FIGS. 55 (D) and (E), the special symbol fluctuates. Each time, a number-of-times suggestion effect (fluctuation suggestion effect) was performed to suggest that the approach to the transition to the highly probable non-time saving state was made. Specifically, the character image KM of “(the number of times the special symbol change display has been executed since the night mode was set)” is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a. However, with the display of the change of the special symbol as an opportunity, the effect mode of the change suggestion effect that suggests that the shift to the highly accurate non-time saving state is approaching is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of the count-up display, a count-down display may be used to display the effect image of “remaining until the arrival to space”. In addition, by displaying a specific effect image, outputting a specific sound (for example, “first time”) from the speaker 610, and causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a specific light emission mode, high accuracy non-time saving is achieved. It may indicate that the transition to the state is approaching.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, if the special symbol variation display is executed a number of times in the high-accuracy time reduction state, as shown in FIG. 55 (J), the variation trigger transition effect (the number of times the identification symbol variation display is executed is reduced). An effect that is performed when the first game state ends based on reaching the specified number of times). Specifically, on the display screen 50a, the character image HH of "(the number of times the special symbol change display has been executed since the night mode was set) and the space mode entry when the change is reached" is displayed. However, the effect form of the transition opportunity transition effect is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, by displaying a specific effect image, outputting a specific sound (for example, “end”) from the speaker 610, and making the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a specific light emission mode, a highly accurate time-saving state is achieved. May be indicated.

  In each of the above embodiments, the total number of times of change of the special figure 1 and the number of changes of the special figure 2 is counted as the number of time savings. However, a configuration in which only the number of changes in Toku-zu 1 is counted or a configuration in which only the number of changes in Toku-zu 2 is counted may be used.

  In each of the above embodiments, the total opening time of the second special winning opening 15 in the small hit game is set to 1.6 seconds. However, the time can be changed as appropriate as long as at least one ball can be won. However, the total opening time of the second special winning opening 15 is desirably set to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not played.

  In each of the above embodiments, the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined based on the type of the winning (type of the jackpot symbol), but is determined based on a combination of the winning type and the gaming state at the time of winning. Is also good.

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

  In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the transition to the high-probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is a so-called V-win machine (a specific area provided inside the big winning device). (A pachinko gaming machine that controls the state to a high probability state based on the passing of a pachinko machine).

  In each of the above embodiments, the variable display of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the variable display of the special figure 1, and the variable display of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the variable display of the special figure 2. Configured. That is, the gaming machine is configured to perform so-called simultaneous fluctuation. However, it is configured such that the variable display of the other special figure cannot be executed during the variable display of one special figure, and the variable display of the one special figure is executed prior to the variable display of the other special figure. May be. Alternatively, the fluctuation display of the other special figure cannot be executed during the fluctuation display of one special figure, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 and the fluctuation of the special figure 1 are executed in accordance with the winning order to the starting port. May be. In this case, a storage area that can store the sum of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation is provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may digest. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a game machine of a sloppy type. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine. It is needless to say that the features of the above embodiments and the features of the modified examples can be combined and implemented.

  In each of the above embodiments, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, information about the set values stored in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. The present invention is not limited to this, and the backup power supply circuit 192 may not supply the power to the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 when the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101 not only transmits the set value designation command to the effect control board 120 in the set value setting process (see S056 of FIG. 17), but also sets the special figure 1 change start command (see FIG. 17). The setting value designation command may be transmitted when the special figure 2 change start command is set (see S1507 in FIG. 27) or when the game state designation command is set (see S2014 in FIG. 32). .

  In each of the above embodiments, by operating the RAM clear switch 119, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 can be cleared by the gaming CPU 102, and a set value can be set for each pachinko gaming machine PY1. Alternatively, a dedicated switch for setting a set value for each pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be provided on the power supply board 190 separately from the RAM clear switch 119.

  The set value cylinder 70 provided on the game control board 100 may be provided near the game control board 100. Further, the structure of the set value cylinder 70 is not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a two-contact type slide switch may be used instead of the set value cylinder 70 as a machine that allows an operation to change the set value. In this case, when the knob is arranged at one position, an operation of changing the set value may be performed. Furthermore, in the case of the above-described dedicated switch, a rotary switch, a slide switch, or the like may be used as a machine for performing an operation of setting a set value. In this case, the position of the knob may be directly associated with the set value. Further, the positions of the set value cylinder 70 and the dedicated switch are not particularly limited, and may be appropriately changed.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the setting value indicated by the hold icon is indicated. However, by changing the display mode of the hold icon, the set value which is set while notifying the degree of expectation to be a big hit is notified. May be suggested. According to this, it is possible to execute a variety of pre-reading effects, and it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest in the gaming machine.

  In the first embodiment, the set value set in the variable effect is suggested, and in the second embodiment, the set value set in the look-ahead effect is suggested. However, during the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state), It is conceivable that when the total number of winnings in the second winning port 15 reaches a predetermined number, a setting suggestion effect indicating the set value is executed with a predetermined probability. According to this, the player estimates that the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state) continues to be maintained for the player, and a set value with a low jackpot winning probability may be set. By the way, by confirming the contents of the executed setting suggestion effect, it is possible to give interest to future game development.

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

<Means A>
The invention according to the means A1 is
A game control means that, when a determination process is performed based on a ball entry into the entrances (the first startup opening 11 and the second startup opening 12), a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process can be displayed in a variable manner. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including the (gaming control microcomputer 101),
The game control means,
A plurality of set values including a first set value (for example, set value “1”) and a second set value (for example, set value “6”) having a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination process than the first set value One of the selected setting values can be set,
When the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a specified number of times (for example, 40 times, see 100 times) in a predetermined first game state (high-accuracy time-saving state), the special game state is changed from the first game state. Can be shifted to the advantageous second game state (high-precision non-time saving state),
When the first set value is set by the game control means, the state shifts from the first game state to the second game state more than when the second set value is set by the game control means. A gaming machine characterized by being easy to use.

According to this configuration, when the first set value is set, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is lower than when the second set value is set, which is disadvantageous for the player. However, even when the disadvantageous first setting value is set, the transition from the first gaming state to the advantageous second gaming state is easier than in the case where the advantageous second setting value is set. Is possible, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

The invention according to the means A2,
In the gaming machine according to the means A1,
The game control means,
If it is determined in the determination process that the small winning, small winning game that opens the special winning opening (second big winning opening 15) can be executed (special electric auditors processing 2 of step S1110 can be executed),
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the special winning opening in the small hitting game than in the first gaming state (a highly accurate non-time saving state in which a small hitting rush state occurs). Gaming machine.

  According to this configuration, when the state is shifted from the first game state to the second game state, the game state is such that it is easy to win a special winning opening in a small hit game, and it is possible to continuously increase the number of balls held. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the player who wants to obtain a transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state.

The invention according to the means A3,
In the gaming machine according to the means A2,
The game control means,
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the determination process, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player can be executed (the special electric accessory processing 1 in steps S1009 and S1109 can be executed).
If the jackpot is the first jackpot (probably variable symbol 1, see FIG. 8) or the second jackpot (see probable symbol 2, FIG. 8), it can be controlled to the first gaming state after the jackpot game,
In a case where the first gaming state is controlled based on the first jackpot, when the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a first specified number (100 times), the state shifts to the second gaming state. ,
When controlling to the first gaming state based on the second big hit, the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol is reduced to the second specified number (40 times) smaller than the first specified number (100 times). The game machine shifts to the second game state upon reaching.

  According to this configuration, when the first game state is controlled based on the first big hit, the transition to the advantageous second game state is performed when the variable display of the special symbol is executed for the first specified number of times. On the other hand, in the case where the first game state is controlled based on the second big hit, if the change display of the special symbol is executed a second specified number of times smaller than the first specified number, the state is shifted to the advantageous second game state. In other words, it is possible to shift to the second game state earlier than the first jackpot is determined in the determination process. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest in which the ease of transition to the second gaming state based on the number of times the special symbol variable display is executed differs depending on whether the first big hit or the second big hit is performed. Become.

The invention according to the means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to A3, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect, see FIG. 58) indicating which of the plurality of setting values has been set. And a suggestion effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121 capable of executing step S4805).
The suggestion effect execution means,
In the gaming machine, the suggestion effect is executed when the game state is the first gaming state.

  According to this configuration, in the case of the first gaming state, a suggestion effect indicating which of the plurality of set values has been set may be executed. Therefore, if the player presumes that the first set value is set by the suggestion effect, the player may be discouraged. However, in the first game state, it is easier to shift to the second game state when the first set value is set than when the second set value is set, which suggests that it is advantageous to the player. You are doing. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement despite the suggestion of the disadvantageous set value, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2003-199931, a process of determining whether or not to make a big hit is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the probability of determining a big hit in the determination process can be arbitrarily set. However, in a gaming machine in which the probability of determining a jackpot can be arbitrarily set, if a setting in which the probability of determining a jackpot is low is performed, the situation simply becomes a disadvantage for the player, and the gaming interest may be reduced. . Therefore, the invention according to A1 to A4 described above, when the first set value is set by the game control means to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2003-199931, the bigger hit than the first set value This is different from the case where the second setting value having a high probability of being determined as being set by the game control means is easier to shift from the first game state to the second game state. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing amusement in games (having an effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to the means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including a game control means (game controlling microcomputer 101) for performing a determination process based on a ball entering a ball entrance,
The game control means,
If it is determined in the determination process that the small winning, small winning game that opens the special winning opening (second big winning opening 15) can be executed (special electric auditors processing 2 of step S1110 can be executed),
A plurality of set values including a first set value (for example, set value “1”) and a second set value (for example, set value “6”) having a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination process than the first set value One of the selected setting values can be set,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to make a transition to a specific game state in which it is easy to win the special winning opening in the small hitting game (a high-precision non-time saving state in which a small hitting rush state occurs),
When the first set value is set by the game control means, the specific game state is easier to continue than when the second set value is set by the game control means. Machine.

  According to this configuration, when the first set value is set, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is lower than when the second set value is set, which is disadvantageous for the player. However, in a specific game state in which it is easy to win a special winning opening in a small hit game, even if the disadvantageous first setting value is set, it is determined to be a big hit than when the advantageous second setting value is set. Since the probability of being played is low, the specific game state is likely to continue. Therefore, even when the disadvantageous first set value is set, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game, and to enhance the interest in the game.

The invention according to the means B2 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B1,
A suggestion effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121 capable of executing step S4805) for enabling execution of a suggestion effect indicating which of the plurality of set values is set;
The suggestion effect execution means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect can be executed in the specific gaming state.

  According to this configuration, in the case of the specific game state, a suggestion effect indicating which of the plurality of set values has been set may be executed. Therefore, if the player presumes that the first set value is set by the suggestion effect, the player may be discouraged. However, in the specific game state, when the first set value is set, the specific game state is easier to continue than when the second set value is set, which suggests that it is advantageous to the player. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement despite the suggestion of the disadvantageous set value, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

The invention according to the means B3 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2,
The suggestion effect execution means,
When one of the first set value and the second set value is set by the game control means, a specific suggestion effect (setting suggestion) is made more than when the other set value is set. This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is easy to execute the effect 3, the setting suggestion effect 4, and FIGS. 58 (C), 58 (D), 58 (G), and 58 (H).

  According to this configuration, when one of the first set value and the second set value is set, a specific suggestion effect is more easily executed than when the other set value is set. . Therefore, in the specific game state, the player estimates which of the first set value and the second set value has been set based on the execution frequency of the specific suggested effect. Here, even if it is assumed that the value is the first set value, the player can understand that the specific game state is more easily maintained than the case where the value is the second set value. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement despite the suggestion of the disadvantageous set value, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

The invention according to the means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means B2,
The suggestion effect execution means,
When one of the first set value and the second set value is set by the game control means, a specific suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect 1, setting suggestion effect 2, FIG. 58 ( A), FIG. 58 (B), FIG. 58 (E), and FIG. 58 (F)) may be executed, while setting the other one of the first set value and the second set value. When the value is set, the gaming machine does not execute the specific suggestion effect.

  According to this configuration, when a specific suggestion effect is executed in the specific game state, the player can estimate which of the first set value and the second set value has been set. Here, even if it is determined that the value is the first set value, the player can recognize that the specific game state is more easily maintained than when the value is the second set value, so that the player is advantageous. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement despite the suggestion of the disadvantageous set value, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

The invention according to the means B5 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means from B1 to B4,
The game control means,
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the determination process, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player can be executed (the special electric accessory processing 1 in steps S1009 and S1109 can be executed).
As the predetermined condition, after the jackpot game executed when the jackpot is the first jackpot (probably variable symbol 1, see FIG. 8) or the second jackpot (see probable symbol 2, FIG. 8), the specific game state is set. Can be migrated,
When it is determined in the determination process is the second jackpot, it is set so that it is easier to shift to the specific game state than when it is determined in the determination process is the first jackpot Gaming machine.

  According to this configuration, even if the first jackpot or the second jackpot is determined in the determination process, it is possible to shift to the specific game state after the jackpot game. In this case, the second jackpot is set so that it is easier to shift to a specific game state where it is easier to win a special winning opening in the small jackpot game than to the first jackpot. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game interest in which the transition to the specific game state is different depending on whether the first jackpot or the second jackpot is determined in the determination process.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2003-199931, a process of determining whether or not to make a big hit is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the probability of determining a big hit in the determination process can be arbitrarily set. However, in a gaming machine in which the probability of determining a jackpot can be arbitrarily set, if a setting in which the probability of determining a jackpot is low is performed, the situation simply becomes a disadvantage for the player, and the gaming interest may be reduced. . Therefore, the invention according to B1 to B5 described above, when the first set value is set by the game control means for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2003-199931, a greater hit than the first set value The difference is that the specific game state is easier to continue than when the second setting value having a high probability of being determined is set by the game control means. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing amusement in games (having an effect).

PY1 Pachinko gaming machine 6 Gaming area 11 First starting port 12 Second starting port 14 First big winning opening 15 Second big winning opening 50 Image display device 50 a Display screen 70 Setting value cylinder 70 a ... Set value cylinder sensor 87 ... Set value display 101 ... Game control microcomputer 119 ... RAM clear switch 119a ... RAM clear switch sensor 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (4)

When the determination process is performed based on the ball entering the entrance, in a gaming machine having a game control unit that enables a special symbol indicating the result of the determination process to be variably displayed,
The game control means,
From among a plurality of set values including a first set value and a second set value having a higher probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the determination process than the first set value, one selected set value can be set,
When the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a specified number of times in the predetermined first gaming state, it is possible to shift to a second gaming state more advantageous than the first gaming state,
When the first set value is set by the game control means, the state shifts from the first game state to the second game state more than when the second set value is set by the game control means. A gaming machine characterized by being easy to use. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means,
If it is determined that the small hit in the determination process, a small hit game that opens a special winning opening can be executed,
The gaming machine, wherein the second gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the special winning opening in the small hitting game than in the first gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game control means,
When it is determined that the jackpot in the determination process, a jackpot game advantageous to the player can be executed,
When the jackpot is the first jackpot or the second jackpot, it can be controlled to the first gaming state after the jackpot game,
When controlling to the first gaming state based on the first jackpot, when the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a first specified number of times, while shifting to the second gaming state,
When controlling to the first gaming state based on the second big hit, when the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches a second specified number smaller than the first specified number, the second gaming state A gaming machine characterized by a shift to In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Among the plurality of setting values, comprising a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating which setting value has been set,
The suggestion effect execution means,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestion effect is executed in the first gaming state.