JP2020127883A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable improving interest on a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 can execute notification rendering of notifying a specific value every execution of variable display of a special symbol. This notification rendering is sometimes executed for a first period and a second period. The first period is a period before the variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined frequency, and the second period is a period when the variable display of the special symbol is performed once or multiple times after the predetermined frequency. When the notification rendering is executed for the first period and the second period, the frequency of the variable display of the special symbol before reaching the predetermined frequency is sometimes notified as the specific value of the notification rendering in the first period, and the frequency of the variable display of the special symbol performed from the start of the first period is sometimes notified as the specific value of the notification rendering in the second period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that can set a predetermined gaming state (for example, a low probability high base gaming state) for a maximum of 100 times as a variable display number of special symbols (special symbols) after a big hit game (Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-043099

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, while setting the predetermined game state, it is not known how many times the variable display of the special figure is displayed in the predetermined game state, and there is a possibility that the interest may deteriorate. , Not preferable.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of special symbols,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a notification effect that notifies a specific value each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed,
The notification effect is
Sometimes it runs over a first period and a second period,
The first period is a period until the variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times,
The second period is a period in which the variable display of the special symbol is performed once or a plurality of times after the predetermined number of times,
When the notification effect is executed over the first period and the second period, as the specific value of the notification effect in the first period, a variable display of the special symbol until the predetermined number of times is reached. The number of times may be notified, and as the specific value of the notification effect in the second period, the number of times of variable display of the special symbol performed from the start of the first period may be notified. Is characterized by.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing a second big winning device and the like in detail. It is a front view of indicators. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) shows the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to public figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of holding production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation production. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. 7 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. (A) is a table showing special figure-related random numbers of the first embodiment, and (B) is a fall determination table. It is explanatory drawing explaining the transition of the game state from the high probability high base game state based on 1st Embodiment. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is an explanatory view showing a super RUSH mode of the first embodiment, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a RUSH mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the production mode which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot decision production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the confrontation reach of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the settlement reach of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the branch production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the result production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the revival production A and revival production B of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the revival production C of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where the revival production A of 1st Embodiment is not performed. It is an explanatory view showing the number-of-times display effect (first effect mode) of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the number-of-times display effect (second effect mode) of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the number-of-times display effect (first effect mode) of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number-of-times display effect of a change form.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in principle, duplicated description of the same portions will be omitted. In this specification, for simplification of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is described, so that the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described below, the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which the processing contents do not conflict.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (in a front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the gaming shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin plate can be used. It suffices that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to shoot a game ball is provided on the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the launching device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. Has been. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing strength according to the rotating operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely projects toward the front is provided in the center of the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, the upper plate 34 for storing the game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. Further, a operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 is provided in the right decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 which is formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as a production device for the purpose of enhancing amusement of the game is attached above the left and right edges of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

The positions and the numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 by using a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that guides appropriately to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured.

In the game area 6, a first starting prize device 11D having a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting prize that makes it possible or impossible to enter the second starting port 12. A device (a so-called "electrical chu") 12D is provided.

The first starting winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting opening 11 of the game ball is a lottery for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 1") (acquisition and determination of special map 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special figure 1 is a trigger. Further, when the game balls win the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The power tube 12D includes an operable power tube opening/closing member 12k. The power tube opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting opening 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting opening 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a “closed state” of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, the opening of the second starting opening 12 or the electric Chu 12D is also referred to as "the electric Chu 12D is opened", and the opening of the electric Chu 12D is "the electric Chu 12D is closed". Also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random number described later: the following "special map 2 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special figure 2 is a trigger. Further, when the game balls win the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 into which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is a trigger for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “general symbols”) (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as “general symbols lottery”) and variable display of regular symbols. Has become. The electric game 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric Chu 12D.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state of closing the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14. In this way, only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first special winning opening 14. When the game balls win the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, in the game area 6, a guide stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is provided. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting opening 12.

The game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be opened. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second special winning opening 15. On the other hand, a state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second special winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When the game balls enter the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball having entered the second big winning hole 15 and passing the game ball downward is provided. Has been.

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage blocking state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a, or it is extremely difficult. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is distributed in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) allowing passage (entry) of the specific area 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the state immediately above the specific region 16 is open). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball winning the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

In addition, basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a which detect a game ball that has passed (entered) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

It should be noted that it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D within a range that does not hinder the game.

In addition, at approximately the bottom of the game area 6, two outlets 19 are provided for discharging the game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right hitting". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is right-handed. A possible flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first special winning opening 14, and a second special winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second winning opening. It is possible to aim for a prize in the special winning opening 15.

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

Further, a display device 8 is arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display device 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the general figure are variably displayed. A universal figure display 82 is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved display device 83a, which displays a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 by the special device 1 display device 81a), which is described later, on the display device 8, Further, a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11. Further, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure hold indicator 83.

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

The special figure display device 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of kinds of big hits to be described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays “□□■■□□■■” (□: lit, ■ : OFF), a jackpot pattern composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special design indicator 81 "■■■■■■■□" displays a lost design consisting of only the rightmost LED lighting. To do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (ball entry) of a game ball into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (numerical value information and judgment information One example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering) a game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and winning a game ball into the second starting opening 12 Various random numbers acquired by (ball entry) are called "special figure 2 relation random numbers". Here, the special figure 1-related random number is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 holds) and the number of the special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special display variable display is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, specifically, the special display variable display is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special map (or the right of the special map lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the use of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the special figure is executed to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of, for example, 4 LEDs, and displays the special figure hold number by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the universal figure informs the result of the universal figure lottery. In the variable display of the public figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, a public map that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one public map selected from a plurality of types of public maps by a public drawing lottery. When the public display that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific public graphic (a public graphic of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 12 (electrical chew 12D) is performed. ..

The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general figure according to the result of the general figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit), which is constituted by lighting both LEDs. Further, if the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol composed of only the right LED, such as "■□", is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately.

Further, before the public figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the ordinary drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display of the general figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped (displayed in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be flashed all at once and may be set appropriately. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing the universal drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the later-described universal figure holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 (number of public figure reservations). In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “universal figure-related random number”.

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The rendering unit 1U is a unit of a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering. The rendering unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 55, and a second board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 56.

The image display device 50 includes, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display device, a 7-segment display device, and the like, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a design or the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is disposed in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves up (up). (See FIG. 5B). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered board movable body 55k or the raised board movable body 56k, which makes the image display device 50 difficult to visually recognize.

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect). , A production control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 for performing control relating to production such as customer waiting production, operation promotion production that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is effective (operation effective period) Also, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of gaming balls and the like is provided on the rear side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120, and uses the production means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the movable devices 55, 56, etc.) for the game production and the customer. It suffices if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

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

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

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In the game ROM 103, a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a universal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table and the like are stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 105 and the general figure reservation storage unit 106 described above.

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

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start opening sensor that detects a game ball that has won in the first start opening 11 and a second detection opening that detects a game ball that has won in the second start opening 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a gaming ball that has won the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor 13a that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a gaming ball that has entered the first big winning opening 14 1 special winning opening sensor, 2nd special winning opening sensor 15a which detects the game ball which wins in 2nd special winning opening 15, specific area sensor 16a which detects the game ball which passes specific area 16 (enters specific area 16) , And a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100. The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

In addition, various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric Chu solenoid that drives the electric Chu opening/closing member 12k of the electric Chu 12D and a first AT opening/closing member 14k that drives the first prize winning device 14D. It includes a first special winning opening solenoid, a second special winning opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second special winning device 15D, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D. .. The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 sends various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information of a prepaid card or the like inserted) 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 launching device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls by using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the launch device 72 is connected with a launch volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launch solenoid so that the game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotating operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game by the main control board 100 (contents of control of the game) based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 are connected by a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed.

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

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The sub-control board 120 is also provided with a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with electric power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 190 is provided. It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The production control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 displays an image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. Note that the sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by transmitting a signal from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. .. The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. Is equipped with. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured with one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (Including) and image data such as a background image) are stored.

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

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

The production control microcomputer 121, based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161, the voice, music, sound effects, etc. Is output.

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

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

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

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include a motor for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

3. Main Game Played by Gaming Machine Next, a main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 carries out a general drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays a variable display of the general figure (display of change and then stop display). Here, the general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure variable start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general figure-related random number when the general figure variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game). The universal figure-related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit judgment. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination Winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using one or a plurality of hitting determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state described later. That is, the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and the hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random value) is assigned to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and makes a hit determination of hit or loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the universal figure variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the universal figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. Further, the winning probability per winning can be appropriately changed.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation The universal figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern using one or a plurality of universal figure variation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9B. The universal figure variation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined items relating to variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

The universal pattern variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the universal figure variation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) and the universal figure variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( It is possible to distinguish it from the time saving general pattern variation pattern determination table).

Each public figure variation pattern determination table stores one public figure variation pattern, which is the result of the public figure variation pattern determination, for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the normal figure fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when stopping and displaying the general figure of the lost figure (the lost figure), the figure variation time pattern is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern is determined. In the variable display of the universal figure when the display is stopped, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the universal figure when the lost universal figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be the universal pattern variation pattern such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the common pattern when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure change time corresponding to the universal figure fluctuation pattern determined in this determination. Further, these universal figure fluctuation times can be changed appropriately. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination, the universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of the public figure, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped (displayed) as the display result (the result of the general figure lottery).

The auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game element), that is, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened, and an opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with the game state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or a plurality of auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Further, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for the first opening time (the time when it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time when it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Game relating to special figure Next, a game relating to special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 indicator 81a displays the variable of the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special map 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, there is a big hit and a loss in the result of the special drawing 1 lottery. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the prize is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 indicator 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, in the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, regarding the lost design of the special design, it is also referred to as a “missed special design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, setting of game state), and Various judgments are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special figure-related random numbers to be obtained include special symbol random numbers (big jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a big hit. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for performing the fluctuation pattern determination of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. The random number may be referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Big hit determination The big hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out a big hit game) using one or a plurality of big hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The gaming state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, it is possible to distinguish between a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table). It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random determination values determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. Also, the winning probability of the jackpot can be appropriately changed.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination, if the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the type of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbol type) using one or more jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. ) Is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot pattern, it is possible to associate the jackpot content, in other words, the jackpot constituent element configured with a game privilege or the like given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is to be associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting mouth where the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is made. Is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the toku figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the symbol type determination table (the second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (bonus symbol type random number value) is distributed There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the obtained jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Moreover, the jackpot symbol type distribution ratio can be changed appropriately. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y, and for the special symbol 2. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol Z 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, with the special drawing 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 12, the jackpot symbol type is shaken. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Whether or not the reach is generated in the special figure variation effect described below by using one or a plurality of reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss. This is a determination for determining whether or not.

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, a reach determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in the time saving state (time saving reach determination table) are distinguished. It is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is assigned to the reach determination result “reach is present (reach is generated)” and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers that are determined to be “reach is present (reach is generated)” can be different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. Is. In the following, "with reach (to generate reach)" that is performed on the assumption that the jackpot determination result is "miss" is referred to as "reach with loss" and "no reach (no reach is generated. )” is sometimes referred to as “miss without reach”.

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation The special figure fluctuation pattern determination uses the fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) of one or more special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure. This is a determination for determining the (special figure variation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is either a big hit or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern can include identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. It is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information as the special figure variation patterns, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that is subjected to the variable display as the determination target, in other words, the type of the starting opening in which the winning due to the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 variable display are performed. It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is used at this time.

Then, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the fluctuation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving include jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), reachable loss, and no reach loss. Similarly, the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reachable loss, and a reachless loss.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach can be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-less loss. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach.

Then, the special map display unit 81 variably displays the special map of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. And, in the variable display of the special map, as the display result (the result of the special map lottery), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently the jackpot game is executed. R.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12.

Note that, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be named in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to a big hit is called a “big hit fluctuation”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the reach with loss is called "SP loss variation", and L reach which is a type of reach is performed in the reach with loss. The figure variation pattern is "L loss variation", the special variation variation ending with N reach, which is one of the types of reach, is "N loss variation", no reach variation Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes pre-reading determination using one or a plurality of pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure relation random numbers. Pre-reading determination, for example, the determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination of which jackpot symbol type is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special The figure variation pattern random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination to determine which special figure variation pattern. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of the starting mouth associated with the starting winning. That is, as the pre-reading determination table, the pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and the pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. , Can be distinguished.

Further, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the read-ahead determination table, a read-ahead determination table (non-time saving pre-reading determination table) used in the non-time saving state is distinguished from a read-ahead determination table used in the time saving state (time saving pre-reading determination table). It is possible.

That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a first pre-reading determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first pre-reading determination table used in the time saving state, and a second pre-reading determination table used in the non-time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that what kind of judgment is included in the prefetch judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game is a multiple round game involving opening and closing of the jackpot (the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15) in each round game is opened, Includes the type of big winning opening and opening time (opening pattern), time to close until next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot gaming components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Round game to open is played. Then, in the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is Done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls determined in advance is detected by the special winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Further, the number of times and time in each element can be changed appropriately. It is also possible to play the jackpot game using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific region 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is in a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Therefore, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open/closed mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (specific region 16 is a constant opening/closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is in a constant operation mode (specific region 16 is a constant opening/closing mode). In combination with the opening and closing mode of the second special winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. In addition, below, that the specific area|region 16 is in an open state is also called "V opening."

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific region 16 (the game ball should enter the specific region 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member has the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. In this way, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is called "V long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state", a "low probability high base gaming state", a "high probability low base gaming state", a "high probability high base gaming state" and a "high probability high base gaming state". It is possible to set one of the gaming states of the “big hit gaming state”. In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state" is "high probability" The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be abbreviated as "high-probability high base state", respectively. As a state that constitutes the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is a state that is set in the “high-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and that the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state by the game ball passing through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high-probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the power tube 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more often than the non-time saving state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, the time-saving state can be shortened more easily than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the universal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of executions of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time-saving state can be more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time saving state, it is determined that the winning is a probability (for example, 59936/65536) that is higher than the probability that the winning is determined in the non-time saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the hit determination is successful is more per unit time.

In this way, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, in a time saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

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

In the time saving state, as compared with the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is more likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. The game according to the universal figure is set in favor of the player in three points. However, some of these points may be advantageous to the player.

The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This game state is also called a "normal game state". In the "big hit game state", since the hit determination is made but the big hit determination is not made, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned game states or only a part thereof.

4. Main Effects by Gaming Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22.

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

Customer waiting production mode, special probability variation production is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and is in a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(A-1), a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a setting screen G101 for making settings relating to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect include volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low-probability low base game state" or the "high-probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G103 for evening normal) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 1 It can be switched under the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times as one condition. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal pre-stage production mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal pre-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

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

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-5), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time saving effect mode, there are a time saving front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time saving latter stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The big hit production mode is an effect mode that can be set when the big hit game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is a production mode indicating that the big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-1, on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right prompting for "right hit". The jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, a round image G109 showing the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out are suggested. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed is performed.

The type of effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the special display variable display is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts changing the special figure, and changes the special figure and the special lottery result (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern determination result), the special figure variation effect is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on the predetermined background image. The effect symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol changes with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special figure variation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display (main stop display) is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, various types of image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, normal button 40, special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol region 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9.

In FIG. 17(A), the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. The middle effect design area 50b2, the right effect effect design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable display of the special symbol is on standby from FIG. 17(B). As shown in (1), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. When the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss change”, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17C-1. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17(D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called unbalanced pattern) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. There are a plurality of stop modes in which the symbols on the left and right are not the same, such as "1.1.2" and "24.6" as the stop modes suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N-miss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-2, the left effect design EZ1 And the right effect design EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. N reach is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result may have been a “big hit”, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect design EZ2 is Gradually slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the production is performed in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests reach loss. There are a plurality of stop modes such as "7,6,7" and "5,3,5" in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right symbols, as the stop aspect that suggests reach loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), it is stopped in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. indicate. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest the big hit, such as "7/7/7" and "2.2.2" where the symbols in the left and right are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the slowdown of the middle effect symbol EZ2 and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the jackpot determination result was "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP-reach-specific effect (for example, battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach exclusive effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP jackpot change”, as shown in FIG. In 50a, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character is pleased to win the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) that suggests a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect suggesting the loss (for example, the enemy character is in a battle) The display that is pleased to win) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests reach loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. The effect contents of SP reach can be appropriately changed or added.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode showing a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the N-reach execution probability is 10% when the jackpot determination result is "miss" and 100% when the jackpot determination result is "big hit", the SP reach execution probability is If the jackpot determination result is “miss”, it is set to 4%, and if the jackpot determination result is “bonus”, it is set to 100%. It can be set high. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is set to 20%, the SP reach B execution probability is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is “jack”. For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

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

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

Note that the number of display areas forming the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one.

4-3-1. Hold effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold effect in response to a game ball winning the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12. The holding effect can inform the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is “0”, the special figure changing effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. When two more game balls win the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of special figure 1 hold is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is ended and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the number of reserved special characters 1 is “1”.

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56 and 58, the input devices 40 and 41, and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure variation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

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

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a as seen from the player, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state and develop into SP reach. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is effective (button operation effective period) occurs, and as shown in FIG. 22(A), with the occurrence of this button operation effective period. An effect (button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the special button 41 (a pressing operation image G32), and a button operation effective period. An image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the button operation effective period, FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a as seen by the player, and the jackpot expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the hold icon HA normally displayed as “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is “miss”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gaze effect. Note that the prefetch effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, it is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to appropriately change or add. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

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

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

Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) are incremented by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter for each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, various kinds of normal symbols/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) The updating process of the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after interrupt enable (S004) is performed.

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

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

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

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

After the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107).

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

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

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

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

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

In the second starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the special symbol 2 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the obtained special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. R. When the special figure 2 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relational random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second prefetching determination is performed using the obtained special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 reservation number command and the second prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. A second start opening sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, the special symbol 1-related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 1-related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the obtained special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. R. In addition, when special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetching determination is performed using the obtained special figure 1-related random number and the first prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 reserved number command and the first prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a (special figure 1 reserved number). A command for a first starting opening sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first special winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first special winning opening sensor. Also, the first special winning opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the process.

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

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

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

Normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of the universal symbol and auxiliary games are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, the universal figure variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the universal figure variation pattern. Then, a universal figure fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start the variable display of the universal figure based on the universal figure variation time associated with the determined universal figure variation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a general symbol. In the normal symbol variation process, a stop display of the general figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the passage of the general figure variation time from the start of the variable display of the general figure being executed. Then, a universal figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the universal figure is generated.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, the stop display of the running public figure is started and the predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses. Determine whether there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and the auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol waiting process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot gaming state, but a process that is performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 pending storage unit is also executed. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 pending random number stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, the jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed by using the jackpot symbol type random number out of the special figure 2 relation random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relational random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current game state. The special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b (special figure 2 pending number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about a jackpot determination result, information about a reach determination result, information about a special figure variation time associated with a special figure 2 variation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 2 change pattern.

The special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the first area are created. It is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, the jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed by using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1-related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current game state. The special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table. It should be noted that the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a (special figure 1 holding number). Then, the special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 1, the information about the result of the jackpot determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, the information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern of the figure 1 variation. Includes information such as special map change time. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a starts the variable display of the special figure 1 on the basis of the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 1 change pattern.

The special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 related random numbers in the first area are specified. It is cleared from the holding storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1-related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the special figure 1 pending number after the processing is generated.

In addition, in this embodiment, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. And so that they are not done in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol fluctuation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, in response to the passage of the special symbol variation time, the special symbol display device 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol and stops the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, the jackpot pattern indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a lose, the lose symbol showing the lose is stopped and displayed. Then, the special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation processing]
The special symbol fixing process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol fixing process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the big hit game state is entered. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high-probability state is ended, the normal-probability state is set. Then, the high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is ended, the non-time saving state is set. Then, the time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a missing symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 waits for a customer Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The big hit game control process is a process performed in the big hit game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started according to the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started in response to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be appropriately added or changed.

6. Effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

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

Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update processing (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can take the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above as an example. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two or the like. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 displays the image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). In addition, the sub-control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output sound via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) and lamp control together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are performed), the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects caused by the operation are performed). To execute).

The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the reception interrupt process (S4010) and the sub timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

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

[2. Sub timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle) is input to the sub-control board 120. In the sub timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), a watchdog timer process (S4104), a received command analysis. The process (S4105), the effect timer update process (S4106), the voice control process (S4107), and the effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, the operation of the operation unit such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a that can be operated by the player is detected. In the light emission data output process, based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later, the light emission data is generated in order to cause the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like lamps to emit light at a timing that matches the effect produced by the image. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode in accordance with the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, drive data is output so as to perform movable object effects for operating movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing. To do. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like are operated in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. In the watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command setting, etc.) is performed. I do. In the effect timer update processing, a timer for measuring the time relating to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of First Embodiment With regard to the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, further detailed description will be added below.

7-1. Game relating to special figure The game relating to special figure of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, 10, and 27. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 obtains a special figure relation random number when the starting condition is satisfied, and makes various determinations. In the special figure relation random number of the present embodiment, in addition to the special symbol random number (big hit random number), the big hit symbol type random number, the reach random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number shown in FIG. 8(B), it is shown in FIG. 27(A). There is a falling random number. The game control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of executing a fall determination for determining whether to switch from the high probability state to the normal probability state when performing the big hit determination when the game state is the high probability state. .. The falling random number is a random number for judging the falling.

The falling random number can be acquired by the game control microcomputer 101 together with various special figure-related random numbers when a game ball is won in the starting openings 11 and 12. When it is acquired by the game control microcomputer 101, it is stored as a special figure reservation in the reservation storage section (special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a, special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b) of the game RAM 104.

The falling random number is composed of the judgment values of 0 to 79 as shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 performs the fall determination using the fall determination table immediately before performing the big hit determination in the special figure 1 determination processing or the special figure 2 determination processing. It should be noted that the fall determination is not performed when the game state is the normal probability state.

In the game ROM 103 of this embodiment, the fall determination table shown in FIG. 27(B) is stored. In the falling judgment table, the judgment values of the falling random numbers are distributed to "falling winning" and "falling non-winning" which are the results of the falling judgment. In the fall determination, the game control microcomputer 101 collates the fall random numbers stored in the pending storage units 105a and 105b with the fall determination table to determine whether the fall is a "fall prize" or the "fall non-win". .. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a “falling winning” (specifically, when the value of the falling random number is “7”), it switches the gaming state from the high probability state to the normal probability state, When it is determined that the "fall is not won" (specifically, when the value of the fall random number is other than "7"), the gaming state is not switched to the high probability state. Therefore, when it is determined that "falling win", the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in the gaming state of "normal probability state" in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in the gaming state of “high probability state”.

7-2. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14, 15 and 28. The gaming control microcomputer 101 sets the gaming state to the time saving state even after the jackpot gaming state in which any one of the “jackpot game X”, the “jackpot game Y”, and the “jackpot game Z” is executed. .. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the gaming state to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state in which one of the “jackpot game X” and the “jackpot game Z” is executed, while the “jackpot game” is set. After the jackpot gaming state in which "Y" is executed, the gaming state is not set to the high probability state but to the normal probability state. Therefore, after the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game X or the jackpot game Z is executed, it becomes the "high probability high base game state" in which the high probability state and the time saving state are set. After the big hit game state in which the "big hit game Y" is executed, the "low probability high base game state" is set in which the normal probability state and the time saving state are set. In the present embodiment, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until it is determined to be "falling winning" in the fall determination or until it is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable display of special maps reaches 100 times.

Therefore, it can be said that the "big hit game X" or "big hit game Z" in which the high probability state is set thereafter is a big hit game which is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game Y" in which the high probability state is not set thereafter. The jackpot gaming state in which the “jackpot game X” or the “jackpot game Z” is executed can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the “jackpot game Y” is executed.

Here, in the "high-probability-high base game state", the time saving state when it is determined to be "falling winning" in the fall determination, and the time saving state when it is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination will be described. .. Even if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a "falling winning" by the fall determination until the number of times the variable display of the special map becomes 100 times after the "high probability high base gaming state". Do not switch from a time saving state to a non-time saving state. For example, when it is determined in the fall determination related to the variable display of the special drawing of the 50th time that the fall is “falling winning”, as shown in FIG. 28A, the high probability state is switched to the normal probability state, but the time saving is achieved. You cannot switch from the state to the non-time saving state. After that, when the variable display and the stop display of the 100th special drawing are completed, the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state. In this case, the variable display of the special figure is "high probability high base game state" from the 1st time to 49th time, "low probability high base game state" from the 50th time to 100th time, and "low probability low base game state" from the 101st time. It becomes a "base game state".

On the other hand, the game control microcomputer 101 did not determine "falling win" in the fall determination even when the number of times of variable display of special maps after the "high probability high base game state" becomes 100 times. In some cases, the time saving state will continue thereafter. Then, if it is determined in the subsequent fall determination that it is a “falling winning”, the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state when the variable display of the special figure is started. For example, when it is determined that the "falling winning" is determined in the fall determination related to the variable display of the 120th special map, as shown in FIG. 28B, at the start timing of the variable display of the 120th special map, The high probability state is switched to the normal probability state, and the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state. In this case, the variable display of the special figure is "high probability high base game state" from the first time to 119th time, and "low probability low base game state" from 120th time.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot determination is a “jackpot” until the number of times the variable display of the special figure becomes 100 times after the “high probability high base game state”, the jackpot determination is “big hit”. The time saving state is continued until the variable display and stop display of the special figure based on the determination are completed. On the other hand, if the number of times of variable display of special maps after the "high probability high base gaming state" is 101st or later, if the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the variable display of special maps based on the judgment. When starting, switch from a short-time state to a non-time-short state. For example, when it is determined that the jackpot is a “big hit” in the 120th variable display of the special figure, as shown in FIG. 28C, the time saving is performed at the start timing of the variable display of the 120th special figure. The state is switched to the non-time saving state. In other words, when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state is 101st or later, even if it is determined that the "falling winning" is determined by the fall determination, it is determined that the "big hit" is determined by the big hit determination. Even in the case, the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state at the same timing (start of variable display of special figure). Therefore, depending on the switching from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, it is not possible to determine whether the fall determination is a "fall win" or the jackpot determination is a "big hit". In this case, the variable display of the special figure is the "high-probability high base game state" at the first to 119th times and the "high-probability low base game state" at the 120th time.

Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a number storage unit (not shown) for storing the number of times of special display variable display, and the game control microcomputer 101 displays the special display variable display after setting the time saving state. By updating the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage unit in response to the start, it is possible to count the number of times of variable display of the special figure after setting the time saving state. The number of times stored in the number-of-times storage unit is reset by the next big hit game.

7-3. Special figure variation pattern determination Next, the special figure variation pattern determination in the present embodiment will be further described based on FIGS. 11, 12, and 29. In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure variation pattern determination of the special figure 1, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used. Further, when performing the special figure variation pattern determination of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table) in addition to the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A, special figure 2 variation pattern determination table B, special figure 2 variation pattern determination table C, and special figure 2 variation pattern determination table D) are sometimes used.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table A, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table B, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table C and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table D are stored in the game ROM 103. The game control microcomputer 101 is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A, a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table B, a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table C or a special figure shown in FIGS. 29(A) to 29(D). It is possible to determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern using the 2 fluctuation pattern determination table D. In this embodiment, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination tables A to D shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D are used, but the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is also used. It is also possible.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing in the time saving state, based on the state of the big hit probability, the result of the big hit determination, the result of the reach determination, the random number of the special figure variation pattern and the variable display of the special figure. , Toku-zu 2 fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIGS. 29(A) to 29(D), as the special figure 2 variation patterns, “THP001” to “THP008”, “THP011” to “THP015”, “THP021” to “THP024”, “THP031”. It is possible to determine 19 kinds of special figure 2 variation patterns of "THP032". Which special figure 2 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table A, when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game X", "big hit game Y", "big hit game Z" is 1st to 99th Used for. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table B is used when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game X" and "big hit game Z" is 100th. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table C is used when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game X" and "big hit game Z" is 101st or later. The special figure 2 variation pattern determination table D is used when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game Y" is executed is 100th.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", regardless of the state of the jackpot probability in the game state (that is, even if the state of the jackpot probability is "high probability state") In the "normal probability state"), any one of the three types of "THP001" to "THP003" is determined as the special pattern 2 variation pattern (see FIG. 29A). Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, “THP002” is easier to be determined than the other special figure 2 variation patterns (see FIG. 29A). Note that "THP001" is referred to as "immediate jackpot fluctuation", "THP002" is referred to as "confrontation jackpot fluctuation", and "THP003" is referred to as "confrontation/revival jackpot fluctuation".

When the jackpot determination result is “miss” and the reach determination result is “reach”, there are two types of special pattern 2 variation patterns, “THP011” to “THP012”, regardless of the state of the jackpot probability. Either is determined (see FIG. 29(A)). Of the two types of Toku-zu 2 variation patterns, "THP011" is easier to determine than "THP012". Note that "THP011" is referred to as "confrontation loss variation" and "THP012" is referred to as "confrontation/resurrection loss variation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, of the two types of “THP013” to “THP014” as the special pattern 2 variation pattern regardless of the state of the jackpot probability. Either one is determined (see FIG. 29(A)). Which of the two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 2 reservations. When the number of special figure 2 reservations is 0 to 1, it is easy to determine "THP013" of 13000 ms where the special figure change time is relatively long, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is 2 to 4, It is easy to determine “THP014” of 4000 ms with a relatively short fluctuation time. Note that "THP013" is called "normal A loss variation" and "THP014" is called "normal B loss variation".

In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table B, when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, one of two types of “THP004” to “THP005” is selected as the special figure 2 variation pattern regardless of the state of the big hit probability. It is determined (see FIG. 29(B)). Of the two types of Toku-zu 2 variation patterns, “THP005” is easier to be determined than “THP004”. In addition, "THP004" is called "branch jackpot fluctuation", and "THP005" is called "branch/revival jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the state of the jackpot probability is “high probability state” (specifically, when it is determined as “falling non-win” in all 100 fall determinations) Any one of two types of “THP021” to “THP022” is determined as the special figure 2 variation pattern (see FIG. 29B). Of the two types of Toku-zu 2 variation patterns, “THP022” is easier to be determined than “THP021”. In addition, "THP021" is called "branch/successful loss variation", and "THP022" is called "branch/revival/successful loss variation".

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the state of the jackpot probability is the “normal probability state” (specifically, it is determined to be the “falling winning” in any of the 100 fall determinations). In this case), only "THP031" is determined as the special figure 2 variation pattern (see FIG. 29B). Note that "THP031" is called "branch/resurrection/failure loss variation".

In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table C, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", there are three types of special figure 2 variation patterns of "THP001", "THP006" to "THP007" regardless of the state of the big hit probability. Any one of them is determined (see FIG. 29C). Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, “THP007” is easier to be determined than the other special figure 2 variation patterns. In addition, "THP006" is called "final jackpot fluctuation" and "THP007" is called "final/revival jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot judgment is “miss” and the state of the jackpot probability is “high probability state” (specifically, when it is determined that “the fall is not won” in the fall determination), the special figure 2 fluctuation One of two types of "THP023" to "THP024" is determined as the pattern (see FIG. 29C). Which of the two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 2 reservations. When the number of special figure 2 reservations is 0 to 1, "THP023" is easily determined, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is 2 to 4, "THP024" is easy to be determined.

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the state of the jackpot probability is the “normal probability state” (specifically, when it is determined to be the “falling winning” in the fall determination), the special figure 2 Only “THP032” is determined as the variation pattern (see FIG. 29C). In addition, "THP032" is referred to as "finalization/revival loss variation".

In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table D, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", "THP008" as the special figure 2 variation pattern, and when the result of the big hit determination is "miss", the special figure 2 variation pattern is " THP015” is determined (see FIG. 29D). In addition, "THP008" is called "result jackpot fluctuation", and "THP015" is called "result loss fluctuation".

7-4. Various effects Next, various effects in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 30 to 43. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can set "super RUSH mode" or "RUSH mode" as an effect mode after the big hit game state. In addition, as the reach effect of the special figure variation effect, "confrontation reach" or "concluding reach" can be executed. Further, as the special figure variation effect, "big hit confirmation effect", "branch effect", "result effect", "revival effect", "big hit announcement effect", and "revival fueling effect" can be respectively executed. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a "number-of-times display effect".

7-4-1. Super RUSH mode and RUSH mode "Super RUSH mode" is a production mode that can suggest that the game state is "high probability high base game state". The "super RUSH mode" is set when the game state is changed from the "big hit game state" accompanied by the execution of the big hit game Y to the "high probability high base game state". In other words, this "super RUSH mode" is set in response to the start of setting the "high probability high base gaming state".

The "RUSH mode" is an effect mode that suggests that the game state is "low probability high base game state". The "RUSH mode" is set when the game state is changed from the "big hit game state" accompanied by the execution of the big hit game X or the big hit game Z to the "low probability high base game state". That is, this "RUSH mode" is set in response to the start of setting the "low probability high base gaming state".

Each effect mode is distinguished by the display on the display unit 50a. When the "super RUSH mode" is set, as shown in FIG. 30(A), a band image G20A with the character string "super RUSH mode" is displayed on the upper portion of the display unit 50a. On the other hand, when the "RUSH mode" is set, as shown in FIG. 30B, the band image G20B with the character string "RUSH mode" is displayed on the upper portion of the display unit 50a.

In FIG. 31(A), after the jackpot game state, the state becomes a "high probability high base game state", and the (100+α)th (α is an integer of 1 or more) variable display is a "falling win" in the fall determination. The transition (transition A) of the effect mode when it is determined to be is shown. After the jackpot game is executed, the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started together with the setting start of the "high probability high base game state". This "super RUSH mode" can be continued until the variable display of the special map is performed 100 times. If the result of all the fall judgments related to the variable display of special maps for 100 times in the "super RUSH mode" is not "fall fall win" and the "high probability high base game state" is maintained, the 101st time The "super RUSH mode" continues even after the variable display of the special figure. This "super RUSH mode" continues until it is determined to be "falling winning" in the fall determination, or until it is determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination.

During the execution of the (100+α)th special display variable display "super RUSH mode", if it is determined that the "fall is won" in the fall determination, the game state is changed from "high probability high base game state" to "low". The setting is changed to "low probability base game state" (see FIG. 31(A)). Then, the variable display of the (100+α)th special drawing is started. In the present embodiment, the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is continued as the effect mode even during the variable display of the (100+α)-time special figure changed to the "low probability low base game state". The production mode is changed from the "super RUSH mode" to the above-mentioned "normal production mode" in response to the end of the (100+α)th variable display of the special figure. Therefore, when the (100+α+1)th special drawing variable display is started, the effect mode is the “normal effect mode”.

In the case of the transition A of the effect mode shown in FIG. 31(A), the period during which the special display is variably displayed from the first time to the 100th time after the jackpot game is the first period. Specifically, the period from the start of the variable display of the first special map to the stop display of the variable display of the 100th special map after the execution of the jackpot game is defined as the first period. .. That is, the first period is a period after the jackpot game until the variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times. Further, the period during which the special display is variably displayed from the 101st time to the (100+α)th time is referred to as a second period. Specifically, the period from the start of the 101st variable display of the special map to the stop display of the variable display of the special map whose fall determination result is “falling winning” is defined as a second period. That is, the second period is a period in which the variable display of the special figure is performed 100 times and then once or a plurality of times.

In addition, in FIG. 31(B), when the jackpot gaming state is changed to the “high-probability-high-base gaming state” and the (100+α)th special display is variably displayed, the jackpot determination is determined to be the “jackpot”. The mode transition (transition B) is shown. After the jackpot game is executed, the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started together with the setting start of the "high probability high base game state". If the results of all the fall determinations related to the variable display of the special maps for 100 times in the "super RUSH mode" are not "falling wins" and the "high probability high base gaming state" is maintained, 101 The "super RUSH mode" continues even after the variable display of the special map for the first time. When it is determined that the jackpot is a "big hit" during execution of the "super RUSH mode" of the variable display of the (100+α)th special drawing, the gaming state is changed from "high probability high base gaming state" to "high probability". The setting is changed to "low base game state" (see FIG. 31(B)). Then, the variable display of the (100+α)th special drawing is started. In the present embodiment, the execution of the "super RUSH mode" as the effect mode continues even during the variable display of the (100+α)-time special figure changed to the "high-probability low-base game state". In response to the start of the jackpot gaming state thereafter, the effect mode is changed from the "super RUSH mode" to the above-described "big hit effect mode".

In the case of the transition B of the effect mode shown in FIG. 31(B), as in the case of the transition A described above, the period during which the special display is variably displayed from the first time to the 100th time after the jackpot game is the first period. To do. Further, the period during which the special display is variably displayed from the 101st time to the (100+α)th time is referred to as a second period. Specifically, the period from the start of the 101st variable display of the special figure to the stop display of the variable display of the special figure whose jackpot determination result is “big hit” is defined as a second period.

Further, in FIG. 31(C), after the jackpot game state, the "high-probability-high base game state" is entered, and before the variable display of the special map for 100 times is performed, it is determined that the "fall is won" by the fall determination. The transition (transition C) of the effect mode in the case is shown. After the jackpot game is executed, the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started together with the setting start of the "high probability high base game state". The result of any one of the fall determinations related to the variable display of special maps for 100 times in the "super RUSH mode" is "falling winning", and the "high probability high base gaming state" is changed to the "low probability high base gaming state". If it is already set, the above-mentioned "normal effect mode" is set from the "super RUSH mode" as the effect mode in response to the end of the 100th variable display of the special figure. Therefore, at the start of the 101st variable display of the special drawing, the effect mode is the “normal effect mode”.

In the case of the transition C of the effect mode shown in FIG. 31(C), as in the case of the transition A or the transition B described above, the period during which the special display is variably displayed from the first time to the 100th time after the jackpot game is One period.

Further, in FIG. 31(D), in the case where the "low probability high base game state" is reached after the jackpot game state and it is determined to be "miss" in all the jackpot determinations related to the variable display of the special figure for 100 times. The transition (transition D) of the effect mode is shown. After the jackpot game is executed, the execution of the "RUSH mode" is started together with the setting start of the "low probability high base game state". This "RUSH mode" can be continued until the variable display of the special map is performed 100 times. If the results of all jackpot determinations related to the variable display of special maps for 100 times in "RUSH mode" are not "big hits" and "low probability high base gaming state" is maintained, 100th special hits In response to the end of the variable display in the figure, the above-mentioned "normal effect mode" is set as the effect mode from "RUSH mode". Therefore, at the start of the 101st variable display of the special drawing, the effect mode is the “normal effect mode”.

In the case of the transition D of the effect mode shown in FIG. 31D, similarly to the above-mentioned transition A, transition B, and transition C, after the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure from the first time to the 100th time is performed. The period is the first period.

7-4-2. Big hit fixed production "big jack finalized production" means that the movable body 55k and the movable body 56k under the board are separated from each other without "reach" being established after "normal fluctuation" in "super RUSH mode" and "RUSH mode". It is a movable body effect that moves on the display unit 50a. Since this "big hit confirmation effect" may be performed only when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect that suggests that a big hit game is performed.

The "big hit determination effect" is performed when "immediate big hit variation" is selected as the special pattern 2 variation pattern by the effect control microcomputer 121. The "big hit confirmation effect" may be performed as a special figure variation effect excluding the 100th special figure variation effect in the "super RUSH mode" or the "RUSH mode".

FIG. 32(A) to FIG. 32(C) show how the "big hit confirmation effect" is performed. When the "normal variation" is started in the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 32(A). After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, the “big hit confirmation effect” is performed.

In the "big hit confirmation production", as shown in FIG. 32(B), when all of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are displayed. Appears on 50a. Specifically, the board movable body 55k descends from the normal standby state, and the board movable body 56k rises from the normal standby state. After that, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state, and as shown in FIG. 32(C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit (for example, "7. Stop display at "7, 7" doublet).

7-4-3. Confrontation Reach "Confrontation reach" is a reach production that may be performed after "reach" in the first to 99th special figure variation productions in "super RUSH mode" and "RUSH mode". This "confrontation reach" is a moving image production in which the main character battles with the enemy character. In the present embodiment, the “competitive reach” is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “loss” than when it is “hit”. Therefore, this "confrontation reach" functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be played.

In the “competition reach”, the production control microcomputer 121 selects “competition jackpot fluctuation”, “competition/recovery jackpot fluctuation”, “competition loser fluctuation” or “competition/revival loser fluctuation” as the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern. If done. The “confrontation reach” may be performed in the first to 99th special figure variation effects in the “super RUSH mode” or the “RUSH mode”, but not in other special figure variation effects.

FIG. 33(A) to FIG. 33(E) show how the “confrontation reach” is performed. When the "normal variation" is started in the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 33(A). After that, as shown in FIG. 33B, when the "reach" is established, the "confrontation reach" is performed.

In the “confrontation reach”, as shown in FIG. 33C, the main character image G10 and the enemy character image G11 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the scene where the main character and the enemy character battle is displayed. After that, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “confrontation jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 33D, a scene in which the main character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode in which a big hit is suggested (for example, a doublet of "5/5/5"). On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “confrontation/resurrection jackpot variation”, “confrontation loss variation” or “confrontation/revival loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 33(E), the main character is an enemy. A scene in which the character is defeated (a scene in which the main character falls down) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (for example, reach reach eye of "5.6.5"). .. After that, when the special map 2 variation pattern is “confrontation loss variation”, the special figure variation production ends as it is, but the special figure 2 variation pattern is “confrontation/recovery jackpot variation” or “confrontation/recovery variation variation”. ", the "revival effect A" is performed via the "revival-inspiring effect A" described later.

7-4-4. Reaching Reach "Reaching Reach" is a reach production that may be performed after "reach" in the 101st or later special figure variation production in "super RUSH mode". This “conquest reach” is a moving image production in which the main character battles with a strong enemy character. In the present embodiment, the “final reach” is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “loss” than in the case of “big hit”. Therefore, the “reaching reach” functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be played. Also, if the result of the fall determination is "falling winning", "completion reach" may be performed. For this reason, this "conclude reach" also functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of switching from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state.

The "commitment reach" is performed when the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "combination jackpot fluctuation", "commitment/recovery jackpot fluctuation" or "combination/recovery loss variation" in the special pattern 2 variation pattern. The "conclude reach" may be performed in the 101st or later special map change effect in the "super RUSH mode", but not in any other special figure change effect.

FIGS. 34(A) to 34(E) show how the “concluding reach” is performed. When the "normal fluctuation" is started, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 34(A). After that, as shown in FIG. 34(B), when the "reach" is established, the "conclude reach" is performed.

In the “conquest reach”, as shown in FIG. 34(C), the main character image G10 and the strong enemy character image G18 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the scene in which the main character and the strong enemy character battle is displayed. After that, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is “decision jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 34D, a scene in which the main character wins the strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode in which a big hit is suggested (for example, a doublet of "5/5/5"). On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “decision/revival jackpot variation” or “decision/revival lost variation”, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the main character loses the strong enemy character. It is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (for example, reach loss eye of "5.6.5"). After that, the “revival effect B” is performed via the “revival-inspiring effect B” described below.

7-4-5. Branching Effect “Branching effect” is an effect that may be performed in the 100th special figure variation effect in the “super RUSH mode”, and is an effect in which the main character challenges the mission. In the present embodiment, there are times when the time-saving state continues after execution of this "branching effect" and times when the time-saving state ends. Therefore, the “branch effect” functions as an effect that suggests that the time-saving state may continue and also as an effect that suggests that the time-saving state may end. In addition, since the jackpot game may be played after the execution of this "branch effect", it also functions as an indication that the jackpot game may be played.

The "branch effect" is, according to the special control 2 variation pattern, "branch jackpot variation", "branch/revival jackpot variation", "branch/successful variation variation", "branch/revival/successive variation variation" by the production control microcomputer 121. Alternatively, it is performed when “branch/resurrection/failure loss variation” is selected. The “branch effect” may be performed in the 100th special figure variation effect in the “super RUSH mode”, but is not performed in other special figure variation effects.

FIG. 35(A) to FIG. 35(D) show how the "branching effect" is performed. The “branching effect” is performed in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. In the "branching effect", as shown in FIG. 35(A), the main character image G10 and the door image G14 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the scene in which the main character challenges the mission of opening the door is displayed. Then, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “branch jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 35(B), a scene in which the main character opens the door and succeeds in the mission is displayed on the display unit 50a. , A jackpot suggestion image G15 (here, a character image of "jackpot") that indicates that a jackpot game is to be played, and a "jackpot announcement effect" described below is performed. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a big hit (for example, double eyes of "5/5/5"). Further, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “branch/successful loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 35C, a scene in which the main character opens the door and succeeds in the mission is displayed on the display unit 50a. A continuation suggestion image G16 (here, a character image of “continuation”) that is displayed and suggests that the “super RUSH mode” is continued is displayed. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (for example, the "1.2.3." On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “branch/revival jackpot variation”, “branch/revival/successful loss variation” or “branch/revival/failure loss variation”, as shown in FIG. Then, a scene in which the main character cannot open the door and the mission fails is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the "revival effect C" described later is performed.

7-4-6. Result effect "Result effect" is an effect that may be performed in the 100th special figure variation effect in "RUSH mode", and is an effect that can suggest the end of "RUSH mode". In the present embodiment, there is a case where the time saving state is switched to the non-time saving state after the execution of the "result effect". Therefore, the “result effect” functions as an effect that suggests that the time saving state may end (or the non-time saving state may start). In addition, after the "result effect" is executed, it may shift to the "normal effect mode", so that it also functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of shifting to the "normal effect mode".

The “result effect” is performed when the effect control microcomputer 121 selects “result jackpot fluctuation” or “result loss fluctuation” as the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern. The “result effect” may be performed in the 100th special figure variation effect in the “RUSH mode”, but is not performed in other special figure variation effects.

FIG. 36(A) to FIG. 36(C) show how the “result effect” is performed. The “result effect” is performed at the start of the special figure variation effect. In the “result effect”, as shown in FIG. 36(A), a RUSH end suggestion image G19 (here, a character image of “RUSH end”) indicating that the “RUSH mode” is ended is displayed on the display unit 50a. R. After that, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “result jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 36(B), the RUSH end suggestion image G19 is a blessing image G20 (which suggests that a jackpot game is to be played. Here, the text image changes to "Congratulations". At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a big hit (for example, double eyes of "5/5/5"). On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “result loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 36(C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are lost without changing the RUSH end suggestion image G19. Is stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests (for example, “1.2.3.”), and the special figure variation effect ends.

7-4-7. Resurrection effect "Restoration effect" is an effect in which the main character is about to be revived by the continuous hit operation of the normal button 40. This "revival effect" is an effect that can be continuously executed after the above-mentioned "confrontation reach", "consolidation reach" or "branching effect" has been performed. "Resurrection effect A" is the revival effect that can be executed after "Confrontation reach", "Resurrection effect B" is the revival effect that can be executed after "Conclusion reach", and "Resurrection effect" that can be executed after the "branch effect" Production C”.

"Resurrection effect A" is an effect that may be performed after the main character is defeated by the enemy character in "confrontation reach". After that, a jackpot game may be played, so that it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played.

The “revival effect A” is performed when the production control microcomputer 121 selects “confrontation/recovery jackpot fluctuation” or “confrontation/recovery loss fluctuation” as the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern. "Resurrection production A" may be performed in the first to 99th special map variation productions in "super RUSH mode" or "RUSH mode" as in "confrontation reach", but other special figure variation productions Not done.

37(A) to 37(E) show how the "revival effect A" is performed. In the "confrontation reach", a scene in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss (see FIG. 33(E)). Before the "revival effect A" is performed, a "revival fueling effect A" described later is performed. Note that the “revival-inspiring production A” may be performed in the special figure variation production of “confrontation loss variation”, and the details will be described later.

In the “revival effect A”, the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 occurs, and as shown in FIG. 37C, the non-translucent button image G12c is displayed on the display unit 50a and the lower part of the button image G12c. An operation promotion image G13 that prompts the user to repeatedly press the normal button 40 is displayed. After that, in response to the normal button 40 being continuously pressed during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period has elapsed without being continuously pressed at the normal button 40 during the button operation effective period, the change in the special figure 2 When the pattern is “confrontation/revival jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 37(D), a scene in which the main character stands up is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a jackpot. (For example, "5/5/5" doublet eyes) is changed to stop display. On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “confrontation/resurrection loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 37(E), a scene in which the main character cannot stand up is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1, The EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed as they are (e.g., reach lose eyes of "5,6,5") suggesting a loss.

"Resurrection effect B" is an effect that may be performed after the main character is defeated by a strong enemy character in "conquest reach." After that, a jackpot game may be played, so that it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played.

The "revival effect B" is performed when the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "decision/revival jackpot variation" or "decision/revival lost variation" as the special pattern 2 variation pattern. "Resurrection production B" may be performed in the special view variation production after the 101st time in "super RUSH mode" or "RUSH mode" as in the case of "conclude reach", but it is not performed in other special figure variation productions. I don't know.

In the “revival effect B”, the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 occurs, and similarly to the “revival effect A” described above, the non-translucent button image G12c is displayed on the display unit 50a and the button image G12c is displayed. An operation promotion image G13 that prompts the user to repeatedly press the normal button 40 is displayed at the bottom (see FIG. 37C). After that, in response to the normal button 40 being continuously pressed during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period has elapsed without being continuously pressed at the normal button 40 during the button operation effective period, the change in the special figure 2 When the pattern is “decision/revival jackpot fluctuation”, a scene in which the main character stands up is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 37(D)). Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are changed to a mode suggesting a big hit (for example, double eyes of "5/5/5") and stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is "conclude/revival loss variation", a scene in which the main character cannot stand up is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss ( For example, the stop display is made as it is with the reach eyes of "5.6.5" (see FIG. 37(E)).

The “revival effect C” is an effect that may be performed after the main character fails in the mission in the “branch effect”. After that, since the time-saving state may continue, it functions as an effect that suggests that the time-saving state may continue. In addition, since a jackpot game may be played after that, it also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played.

In the "revival effect C", the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "branch/revival jackpot fluctuation", "branch/revival/success loss variation" or "branch/revival/failure loss variation" as the special pattern 2 variation pattern. If it happens. Like the “branch effect”, the “revival effect C” may be performed in the 100th special figure variation effect in the “super RUSH mode”, but is not performed in other special figure variation effects.

38A to 38D are diagrams showing how the "revival effect C" is performed. In the “revival effect C”, the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 occurs, and as shown in FIG. 38(A), the button image G12c and the operation promotion image G13 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character is displayed. A scene where the player tries again the mission to open the door is displayed. After that, in response to the normal button 40 being continuously pressed during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period has elapsed without being continuously pressed at the normal button 40 during the button operation effective period, the change in the special figure 2 When the pattern is “divergence/revival jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 38(B), the jackpot suggestion image G15 is displayed along with the scene where the main character opens the door and succeeds in the mission. The "big hit announcement production" described later is performed. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a big hit (for example, double eyes of "5/5/5"). On the other hand, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “branch/resurrection/successful loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 38(C), continuation is suggested along with a scene in which the main character opens the door and succeeds in the mission. The image G16 is displayed on the display unit 50a. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (for example, the "1.2.3." Further, when the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “branch/resurrection/failure loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 38(D), the main character cannot open the door and the mission fails. A super-RUSH end suggestion image G17 (here, a character image of “end”) that is displayed on 50a and indicates that the “super-RUSH mode” is to end is displayed. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (for example, the "1.2.3."

7-4-8. Big hit notification effect "Big hit notification effect" is an effect that may be performed after the main character succeeds in the mission in the above "branching effect" or "revival effect C". After that, since the jackpot game is played, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is played. Specifically, it is an effect in which a jackpot suggestion image G15 (here, a character image of "jackpot") indicating that a jackpot game is to be played is displayed, as shown in FIG. 35(B) and FIG. 38(B).

7-4-9. Revival Rehabilitation Effect “Resurrection Rehabilitation Effect” is an effect that may be performed after the main character is defeated by an enemy character (or a strong enemy character) during the execution of the above-mentioned “confrontation reach” (or “decision reach”). In other words, the "revival fueling effect" is an effect that can be executed in the final stage of the above-mentioned "confrontation reach" or "consolidation reach". The resurrection fueling effect that can be executed in the final stage of the "reaching reach" is called "revival resurrection effect A", and the resurrection fueling effect that can be executed in the final stage of the "final reach" is called "revival resurrection effect B".

The “revival-raising effect A” is an effect that may be performed after the main character is defeated by the enemy character in the “confrontation reach”, and is an effect in which the image of the normal button 40 is fade-in displayed. After that, since the above-mentioned “revival effect A” may be performed, it functions as an effect that suggests that the “revival effect A” may be performed.

In the "resurrection aspiration effect A", as shown in FIG. 37(A), semitransparent button images G12a and G12b imitating the normal button 40 appear from the left and right of the display unit 50a, and two button images G12a and G12b are displayed. A fade-in display is displayed in which moves toward the center. Then, as shown in FIG. 37(B), when the two button images G12a and G12b overlap each other in the center of the display section 50a, the above-mentioned "revival effect A" is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B), after the fade-in display, when the two button images G12a and G12b do not overlap in the center of the display section 50a, the "revival effect A" is performed. I don't know.

The “revival-raising effect B” is an effect that may be performed after the main character has been defeated by a strong enemy character in the “conquest reach”, and is an effect in which the image of the normal button 40 fades in. After that, since the "revival effect B" may be performed, it functions as an effect that suggests that the "revival effect B" may be performed.

In the “revival-raising effect B”, as in the above-mentioned “revival-raising effect B”, as shown in FIG. 37A, translucent button images G12a and G12b imitating the normal button 40 are displayed from the left and right sides of the display unit 50a. A fade-in display in which two button images G12a and G12b respectively appear and move toward the center is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 37(B), when the two button images G12a and G12b overlap each other in the center of the display section 50a, the above-mentioned "revival effect B" is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B), after the fade-in display, when the two button images G12a and G12b do not overlap in the center of the display unit 50a, the "revival effect B" is performed. I don't know.

7-4-10. Number-of-times display effect "Number-of-times display effect" is an effect for notifying information about the number of times of variable display (special display 1, special drawing 2) of variable display (stop display after performing variable display). The "number-of-times display effect" informs the player of the information using the numerical image G21 shown on the display unit 50a. In the "number-of-times display effect", the numerical image G21 displayed on the display unit 50a changes every time the variable display of the special figure is performed once, as shown in FIGS.

The "number-of-times display effect" of this embodiment is executed when the above-mentioned "super RUSH mode" or "RUSH mode" is performed as the effect mode, and effects other than these "super RUSH mode" and "RUSH mode" It is not executed when the mode (“customer waiting performance mode”, “normal performance mode” and “big hit performance mode”) is being performed. However, even when the "super RUSH mode" or the "RUSH mode" is being performed, it is not executed during the variable display of the 100th special figure. Even when the "super RUSH mode" is being performed, it is the 101st time or later, and the result of the fall judgment is "variable winning". The special display is variably displayed, or the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit." It will not be executed during variable display of the special figure that has become "."
Not done

The execution of the "number-of-times display effect" is started when the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started, and is ended when the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is completed. Also in the case of the "RUSH mode", similarly to the "super RUSH mode", it is started when the execution of the "RUSH mode" is started, and is ended when the execution of the "RUSH mode" is completed.

Next, of the "super RUSH mode" and the "RUSH mode", the "number display effect" during execution of the "super RUSH mode" will be further described. As described above, the "super RUSH mode" can be continued until the variable display of the special figure for 100 times is performed. When the result of all the fall determinations relating to the variable display of the special map for 100 times in the "super RUSH mode" is not "falling winning" and the "high probability high base gaming state" is maintained, 101 The "super RUSH mode" continues even after the variable display of the special map for the first time. In the present embodiment, there are two types of effect modes of the "number-of-times display effect" that are executed in association with such "super RUSH mode" (first effect mode and second effect mode). The first effect mode is an effect mode in the first period until the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and the variable display of the 100th special figure is ended, and the second effect mode is the 100th time. It is an effect mode in the second period from the end of the variable display of the special figure to the end of the execution of the "super RUSH mode".

As the "number-of-times display effect" in the first effect mode, for example, immediately after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and before the variable display of the special figure is started, the character string "A" shown in FIG. A numerical image G21A including "100 remaining times" is displayed in the lower right portion of the display unit 50a. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state remains 100 times. Further, for example, after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and during the variable display of the first special view, the numerical image G21A including the character string "remaining 99 times" shown in FIG. 40B is displayed. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state remains 99 times except for the variable display. Further, for example, after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" and during the variable display of the 99th special drawing, the numerical image G21A including the character string "remaining once" shown in FIG. 40C is displayed. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state is one except for the variable display. In addition, after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and during the variable display of the 100th special view, the "number-of-times display effect" is not executed. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the "branching effect" on the display unit 50a.

On the other hand, as the “number-of-times display effect” in the second effect mode, specifically, for example, during the variable display of the 100th special figure, the continuation of the “super RUSH mode” is confirmed through the “branch effect”, and the 100 Immediately after ending the variable display of the special map of the first time and before starting the variable display of the special map of the 101st time, the numerical image G21B including the character string “100 times” shown in FIG. 41A is displayed on the display unit 50a. Displayed in the lower right. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure has reached 100 in the ongoing "super RUSH mode". Further, for example, after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and during the variable display of the 102nd special drawing, the numerical image G21B including the character string "101 times" shown in FIG. 41B is displayed. As a result, the player can know that the number of times of variable display of the special figure has already reached 101 times in the ongoing “super RUSH mode”, and the variable display of the 102nd special figure is being performed.

As described above, the "number-of-times display effect" is the remaining variable display of the special map until the 100th time is reached during the first period in which the variable display of the special map is performed 100 times after the execution of the "super RUSH mode". The number of times is displayed in the first production mode, and until the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is completed, the "super RUSH mode" is displayed during the second period during which the special display is variably displayed following the first period. This is performed in the second effect mode in which the cumulative number of variable display of the special figure performed from the start of execution of the "mode" is displayed.

Next, the "number of times display effect" during execution of the "RUSH mode" will be described. As described above, the “RUSH mode” can be continued until the variable display of the special figure is performed 100 times, similarly to the “super RUSH mode”. However, unlike the "super RUSH mode", when the variable display of the special map reaches 100 times, it is always executed after the "result effect" is executed during the variable display of the special map of the 100th time. finish. There is only the first effect mode of the above-described two kinds of effect modes as the effect mode of the “number-of-times display effect” executed in association with such “RUSH mode”. The first effect mode is an effect mode in the first period from the execution of the "RUSH mode" to the end of the 100th variable display of the special drawing.

As the "number-of-times display effect" in the first effect mode, for example, immediately after the execution of the "RUSH mode" is started and before the variable display of the special figure is started, the character string "remaining" shown in FIG. "100 times" is displayed in the lower right portion of the display unit 50a. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state remains 100 times. Further, for example, after the execution of the "RUSH mode" is started and during the first variable display of the special figure, the character string "99 remaining times" shown in FIG. 42B is displayed. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state remains 99 times except for the variable display. Further, for example, after the execution of the "RUSH mode" and during the variable display of the 99th special drawing, the character string "remaining once" shown in FIG. 42(C) is displayed. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state is one except for the variable display. In addition, after the execution of the "RUSH mode" is started and during the variable display of the 100th special view, the "number-of-times display effect" is not executed. This allows the player's attention to be paid to the execution of the "result effect" on the display unit 50a.

As described above, the “number-of-times display effect” is the number of remaining variable display of special maps until the number of 100 times is reached in the first period in which variable display of special maps is performed 100 times from the start of execution of “RUSH mode”. Can be displayed in the first effect mode.

At the time of executing the "number-of-times display effect", the number of times of variable display of the special figure stored in the number-of-times storage unit of the game RAM 104 is referred to, and information about the number of times of variable display is displayed as a numerical value. As described above, the number of times of variable display of the special figure stored in the number-of-times storage unit is updated by accumulating by one each time the variable display of the special figure is started from the start of setting to the time saving state. When the "number-of-times display effect" is executed in the first effect mode, at the update timing of the number of times of the variable display of the special figure stored in the number-of-times storage unit, the difference obtained by subtracting the number of times after the update from "100 times" remains. The number of times is displayed on the display unit 50a. On the other hand, when the "number-of-times display effect" is executed in the second effect mode, the updated number of times is displayed as the cumulative number at the update timing of the number of times of variable display of the special figure stored in the number-of-times storage unit.

7-5. Effect Flow Next, an effect flow of the special figure variation effect including each effect described above will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the effect flow, and in accordance with the effect image display, a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 or the board lamp 54 and a speaker. The sound effect using 52 can be executed.

In the special figure variation effect in which the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “immediate jackpot variation”, an effect flow including “normal variation”→“big hit confirmation effect” is executed as shown in FIG. 43(A).

In the special figure change production in which the special figure 2 change pattern is “confrontation jackpot fluctuation” and “confrontation lost fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 43(B), it is composed of “normal fluctuation”→“reach”→“confrontation reach”. The production flow is executed. Incidentally, in the “confrontation reach” of the “confrontation loss variation”, the “revival-raising effect A” may be performed.

In the special figure change production in which the special pattern 2 change pattern is "confrontation/resurrection jackpot fluctuation" and "confrontation/resurrection lost fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 43(C), "normal fluctuation"→"reach"→"confrontation reach" -> "revival effect A" is executed. Note that "Resurrection-inspiring production A" may be performed in "Confrontation Reach" of "Confrontation/Resurrection Loss Variation" and "Confrontation/Resurrection Loss Variation".

In the special figure change effect with the special figure 2 change pattern of “branch jackpot change” and “branch/success loss change”, as shown in FIG. 43D, an effect flow including only “branch effect” is executed. It

In the special figure variation production of the special figure 2 variation patterns "branch/revival jackpot variation", "branch/revival/successful loss variation", "branch/revival/failure loss variation", as shown in FIG. 43(E), The effect flow composed of "branch effect" → "revival effect C" is executed.

In the special figure change production in which the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “completion jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 43(F), a production flow composed of “normal variation”→“reach”→“conclusion reach” is executed. It

In the special figure variation production in which the special pattern 2 variation patterns are “completion/resurrection jackpot variation” and “decision/recovery lost variation”, as shown in FIG. 43(G), “normal variation”→“reach”→“conclusion reach” -> "revival effect B" is executed. In addition, in the "completion/recovery jackpot variation" and the "completion/recovery loss variation" in the "completion reach", a "revival-inspiring production B" may be performed.

In the special figure change effect with the special figure 2 change patterns of “result jackpot change” and “result loss change”, as shown in FIG. 43(H), an effect flow including only “result effect” is executed.

Special figure 2 In the special figure variation production of variation patterns of "normal A loss variation" and "normal B loss variation", an effect flow composed of only "normal variation" is executed (not shown).

Next, the relationship between the "confrontation reach" and the "super RUSH mode" and the relationship between the "conclusion reach" and the "super RUSH mode" will be described. The "confrontation reach" may be performed in the first to 100th special figure variation effects in the "super RUSH mode", but even if the main character is defeated by the enemy character in the "confrontation reach" (effect symbol EZ1, Even if EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss), the "super RUSH mode" does not end. On the other hand, the "concluding reach" may be performed in the 101st or later special figure variation effect in the "super RUSH mode", but when the main character is defeated by the strong enemy character in the "concluding reach" (effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, If EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss), if the main character does not stand up in the subsequent "revival production B" (if the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 do not change to a manner that suggests a big hit), "super" The "RUSH mode" ends. In other words, the ease of ending the time saving state is different depending on whether the player loses after the “reaching reach” or loses after the “reaching reach”. In the present embodiment, the time saving state is more likely to be ended in the case of losing after the “reaching reach” than in the case of losing after the “reaching reach”. Therefore, it can be said that “confrontation reach” has relatively low anxiety about the end of the time saving state, and “decision reach” has relatively high anxiety about the end of the time saving state.

Next, the relationship between the "revival effect A" and the "super RUSH mode" and the relationship between the "revival effect B" and the "super RUSH mode" will be described. The "revival effect A" may be performed in the first to 100th special figure variation effects in the "super RUSH mode", but even if the main character does not stand up in the "revival effect A" (effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 , EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss), the "super RUSH mode" does not end. On the other hand, the "revival effect B" may be performed in the 101st or later special figure variation effect in the "super RUSH mode", but if the main character cannot stand up in the "revival effect B" (effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, When the EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss, the "super RUSH mode" ends. That is, the ease of ending the time saving state is different depending on whether the game is lost after the "revival effect A" or lost after the "revival effect B". In the present embodiment, the time saving state is more likely to be ended in the case of losing after the "revival effect B" than in the case of losing after the "revival effect A". Therefore, it can be said that the "revival effect A" has relatively low anxiety about the end of the time saving state, and the "revival effect B" has relatively high anxiety about the end of the time saving state.

Next, the relationship between the “revival spark effect A” and the “revival effect A” and the relationship between the “revival spark effect B” and the “revival effect B” will be described. "Resurrection fueling effect A" may be performed in the first to 100th special figure variation effects in "super RUSH mode", but "revival fueling effect A" is performed after "revival fueling effect A". There are times when it is not done. On the other hand, the "revival revitalization effect B" may be performed in the special figure variation effect after the 101st time in the "super RUSH mode", but the "revival revitalization effect B" is always performed after the "revival revitalization effect B". Be seen. In other words, the probability that the "revival effect A" or "revival effect B" is subsequently executed is different between when the "revival spark effect A" is performed and when the "revival spark effect B" is performed. In the present embodiment, the execution probability is higher after the “revival fueling effect B” than after the “revival fueling effect A”. Therefore, it can be said that “resurrection-inspiring production A” has relatively low expectations for “revival-producing A”, and “revival-inspiring production B” has relatively high expectations for “revival-producing B”.

Next, the relationship between the “big hit notification effect”, the “branch effect”, and the “revival effect C” will be described. The “big hit notification effect” may be performed in the “branch effect” or the “revival effect C”, but it is difficult to be performed in the “branch effect” and is easily performed in the “revival effect C”. In other words, the probability of performing the “big hit notification effect” differs between the “branch effect” and the “revival effect C”. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the “revival effect C” is higher than that of the “branch effect”. Therefore, it can be said that the "branch effect" has a relatively low expectation for the "big hit notification effect", and the "revival effect C" has a relatively high expectation for the "big hit notification effect".

Next, the relationship between the “confrontation reach” and the “revival effect A” and the relationship between the “decision reach” and the “revival effect B” will be described. The “confrontation reach” may be performed in the first to 100th special figure variation effects in the “super RUSH mode”, but when the main character is defeated by the enemy character in the “confrontation reach” (effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, When the EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss), there are times when the "revival effect A" is performed thereafter and times when it is not performed. On the other hand, the "commitment reach" may be performed in the 101st or later special figure variation effect in the "super RUSH mode", but even if the main character is defeated by the strong enemy character in the "commitment reach" (effect symbol EZ1, Even if EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss), "Resurrection B" is always performed after that. In other words, the probability that the "revival effect A" or "revival effect B" is executed differs depending on whether the "confrontation reach" suggests a loss and the "reaching reach" suggests a loss. In the present embodiment, the execution probability is higher in the case where the loss is suggested in the “conclusion reach” than in the case where the loss is suggested in the “confrontation reach”. Therefore, it can be said that “competition reach” has a relatively low expectation for “revival effect A”, and “decision reach” has a relatively high expectation for “revival effect B”.

Next, the relationship between the “confrontation reach” and the “decision reach” will be described. "Confrontation Reach" may be performed in the 1st to 100th special figure variation effects in "Super RUSH Mode", but even if the result of the fall determination is "falling winning", it is "falling non-winning". However, there is a case where a "confrontation reach" is held. On the other hand, the "reaching reach" is performed in the special figure variation production after the 101st time in the "super RUSH mode", but if the result of the fall determination is "falling non-win", the "reaching reach" is performed. There is no such a case, and only when the result of the fall determination is “falling winning”, the “reach for settlement” is performed. In other words, the case where it is determined that it is a "falling winning" in the fall determination related to the first to 100th special figure variation effects in the "super RUSH mode", and the special figure variation effect after the 101st time in the "super RUSH mode" The probability that the reach effect is executed is different from that in the case where it is determined in the fall determination regarding “falling winning”. In the present embodiment, the 101st and subsequent times in the "super RUSH mode" are more than the case in which the "falling win" is determined in the falling determination related to the first to 100th special figure variation effects in the "super RUSH mode". The execution probability is higher in the case where it is determined in the fall determination related to the special figure variation effect that the fall is “falling”. Therefore, it can be said that “confrontation reach” has relatively low anxiety about switching to the normal probability state, and “decision reach” has relatively high anxiety about switching to the normal probability state.

8. Effects of First Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment executes the number-of-times display effect in which the numerical value changes on the display unit 50a, every time the variable display of the special figure is executed. It is possible. This number of times display effect, after the jackpot game, the first period of the super RUSH mode (first to 100th period in the variable display of the special figure), and the second period (from the 101st time, the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit , Or a period until the result of the fall determination is “falling winning”). Then, when the first period and the second period of the super RUSH mode are executed, the value of the numerical image G21A (G21) of the "number of times display effect" is reduced for each variable display of the special figure during the first period, and In the second period, the value of the numerical image G21B (G21) increases for each variable display of the special figure. Therefore, the numerical image G21 of "number display effect" decreases in one period of the two periods (first period and second period), and the numerical image G21 of "number display effect" increases in the other period. Therefore, it is possible to entertain a variety of productions to the player.

Further, the first period is a period from the start of the super RUSH mode until the variable display of the special map reaches 100 times after the jackpot game, and the second period is the variable display of the special map 100 times. After that, it is a period of one or more times. Then, when the “number-of-times display effect” is executed over the first period and the second period, in the numerical image G21 of the “number-of-times display effect” in the first period, until the number of times reaches 100 times from the start of the super RUSH mode. The number of variable display of special maps can be displayed, and the number of variable display of special maps from the start of the first period can be displayed in the numerical image G21 of the "number display effect" in the second period. .. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the remaining number of times of variable display of special maps until the number of times reaches 100 in the first period. On the other hand, in the subsequent second period, it is possible to notify the cumulative number of variable display of special maps from the start of the first period.

Also, the first period is started by the start of setting the high-probability high-base gaming state, and when the gaming state is changed from the high-probability high-base gaming state to the low-probability high-base gaming state during the first period, and the high-probability. There are times when the high base game state is not changed to the low probability high base game state. Then, if the gaming state is not changed from the high-probability high-base gaming state to the low-probability high-base gaming state during the first period, the gaming state is not changed from the high-probability high-base gaming state after the first period. The second period starts at. Therefore, in the first period, the player is made aware of whether or not the advantageous game state (high-probability-high base game state) is changed until the variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times by the "number-of-times display effect". It is possible to give a feeling of tension to the player during the first period. Furthermore, in the subsequent second period, the cumulative number of high-probability/high-base game states over the first period and the second period can be notified by the "number display effect".

In the second period, when the jackpot determination result is "big hit", or when the fall determination result is a change in the gaming state from a high-probability high-base gaming state to a low-probability low-base gaming state To end. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of a series of times of continuation of the high-probability/high-base game state during the second period by the "number-of-times display effect".

Further, when the “number-of-times display effect” is executed over the first period and the second period, the numerical image G21A of the “number-of-times display effect” in the first period and the “number-of-times display effect” in the second period. The numerical image G21B is displayed in the lower right part of the display unit 50a. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that one effect is continuously executed over the first period and the second period.

Also, after the "high probability high base game state", until the number of variable display of special map reaches 100 times, the time saving state continues regardless of the result of the fall determination, so an advantageous game immediately It is possible to enhance the interest of the game without ending the state.

In addition, even after the high probability high base game state has been reached, even if the number of times the variable display of special maps reaches 100 times, if the fall determination does not determine that it is a "falling winning", the time saving state continues. Therefore, the advantageous game state can be continued for a long time, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Also, after the number of times the variable display of special maps in the "high probability high base game state" exceeds 100 times, it is determined that the "falling winning" is determined by the fall determination, and "big hit" is determined by the jackpot determination. If it is determined that there is, the time saving state ends at the same timing, so it is determined whether it was determined to be "falling winning" in the fall determination or "big hit" in the jackpot determination. It is possible to make it difficult to play, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Also, after the number of times the variable display of special maps in the "high probability high base game state" exceeds 100 times, it is determined that the "falling winning" is determined by the fall determination, and "big hit" is determined by the jackpot determination. In some cases, a common "reaching reach" may be performed depending on whether it is determined that there is a "falling win" in the fall judgment or a "big hit" in the jackpot judgment. It is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the game is interesting, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, when the variable display of the 100th special drawing in the "super RUSH mode" and the "RUSH mode", which are time saving states, is terminated and the non-time saving state is reached, and when the "super RUSH mode" is the time saving state When it is judged that it is a "falling prize" and it becomes a non-time saving state, it shifts to the common "revenge mode", so it is easy to understand that it has become a non-time saving state, It is possible to increase.

In addition, even if the "reaching reach" and "reaching reach" suggest a loss, after that, "revival production A" and "revival production B", which are performances that suggest whether or not the jackpot game is to be played, are performed. Since it is sometimes heard, it is possible to draw attention to the special figure variation effect until the end, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, when the "revival effect A" and "revival effect B" are performed after the "reaching reach" and "decision reach" have been suggested to be lost, "revival effect A" and "revival effect B" can be performed. Since "revival rehabilitation effect A" and "revival rehabilitation effect B", which are performances that suggest that there is a property, are performed, "revival rehabilitation effect A" and "revival rehabilitation effect B" will cause "revival effect A" and "revival effect It is possible to suggest that the "production B" is performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the "recovery production A" is not performed after the loss is suggested in the "confrontation reach", the "recovery production production A" that is a production that suggests that the "revival production A" may be performed. "Is performed, it is possible to expect that the "revival effect A" will be performed by the "revival fueling effect A", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, the number of times of variable display of special maps is "resurrection fueling effect A" during the first to 100th period, and the number of times of variable display of special maps is In the case where the "revival-inspiring production B" is performed in the period after the 101st time, after that, the "revival production A" or "revival production B", which is the production that suggests whether or not the jackpot game is performed, is performed. Since the probability of being displayed is different, it is possible to change the sense of expectation that the "revival effect A" or "revival effect B" will be performed, depending on the number of times the special display is variably displayed, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game. is there.

Also, in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, if a loss is suggested in the "reaching reach", which is a reach effect, the "super RUSH mode" may end, so the "reaching reach" can be used for jackpot games. It is possible to give a sense of expectation and anxiety about the end of the time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, there are cases where a loss is suggested by the reach production "Confrontation Reach" and a case where the loss is suggested by the reach production "Conclusion Reach". Since the probability that the "RUSH mode" continues is different, it is possible to change the sense of expectation for continuation of the time saving state depending on the type of reach effect, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, it is easier to finish the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, when the "resolve reach" suggests a loss than the "return battle" suggests a "recovery". The “revival production B”, which is a production that suggests whether or not it is a jackpot after the “revival production B”, is more probable than the probability that the “revival production A” that is a production that suggests whether or not it is a jackpot is performed. Since the probability of being performed is higher, it is possible to give many opportunities to avoid the end of the time saving state by the "revival effect B" after the "revival fueling effect B", and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Also, in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, when the number of times of variable display of the special map is suggested in "Resurrection A" performed during the 1st to 100th periods, and when the special map is changed. The probability that the "super RUSH mode" will continue is different from the case where the "Resurrection B" performed after the 101st display period indicates that the "Resurrection B" has been lost. It is possible to change the sense of expectation for the continuation of the state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Also, in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, if the "rehearsal effect B", which is an effect that indicates whether or not it is a big hit, is suggested to be "super RUSH mode", the "super RUSH mode" may end. With the revival effect B”, it is possible to give an expectation for the jackpot game and anxiety about the end of the time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the special figure variation effect that is performed when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the "super RUSH mode" which is the time saving state is 100th, the continuation suggestion image G16 indicating the continuation of the "super RUSH mode" is displayed. Because, there are times when the super-RUSH end suggestion image G17 that suggests the end of the "super-RUSH mode" is displayed, and when a jackpot suggestion image G15 that suggests the execution of the "jackpot game 3" is displayed. , It is possible to pay attention to the 100th special figure variation effect in the "super RUSH mode", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect that is performed when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the "super RUSH mode" which is a time saving state is 100th, after the "super RUSH mode" is suggested to be terminated in the "branch effect" , When the continuation suggestion image G16 that suggests continuation of the "super RUSH mode" is displayed in the "revival effect C", and when the jackpot suggestion image G15 that suggests execution of the "jackpot game 3" is displayed. Therefore, by the "revival effect C", it is possible to expect both the time saving state to continue and the jackpot game to be played, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect that is performed when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the "super RUSH mode" which is a time saving state is 100th, after the "branch effect" is suggested to end the "super RUSH mode". , When the jackpot suggestion image G15 that suggests the execution of the "jackpot game 3" is displayed in the "revival effect C", and when the jackpot suggestion image G15 is not suggested in the "branch effect" to end the "super RUSH mode" Is sometimes displayed, it is possible to expect that the jackpot game will be performed in both the “branch effect” and the “revival effect C”, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect that is performed when the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the "super RUSH mode", which is a time-saving state, is the 100th time, in "recreational effect C" rather than "branch effect" "big hit game 3" Since the jackpot suggestion image G15 that suggests the execution of is easily displayed, even if the jackpot suggestion image G15 is not displayed in the "branch effect", it is possible to prevent the expectation for the jackpot game from being lowered. , It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the "super RUSH mode" which is a high probability state, when the number of times of variable display of special maps is determined to be "falling winning" in the falling determination performed in the period of the 1st to 100th times, When the number of times of variable display in the figure is determined to be “falling winning” in the fall determination performed in the period after the 101st time, the reach production “confrontation reach” and “conclusion reach” are executed. Since the probabilities are different, it is possible to change the sense of anxiety about switching to the normal probability state when the reach effect is performed, depending on the number of times the special display is variably displayed, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described first embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the "number display effect" ("notification effect" according to the present invention) is a high probability high base game state, a low probability high base game state, a high probability low base game state and a low probability in the super RUSH mode. A low base game state and a low probability high base game state in the RUSH mode can be executed. However, the configuration may be such that the notification effect can be executed in a high probability high base game state other than the super RUSH mode, a high probability low base game state, or a low probability low base game state.

In the above-described first embodiment, the "number display effect" ("notification effect" according to the present invention) is configured to be executed in the first period and the second period. However, in addition to the first period and the second period, it may be configured to be executed in one or a plurality of periods. Specifically, for example, there is a configuration in which the notification effect can be executed in the third period following the first period and the second period. As the third period of this configuration, after the variable display of the special figure determined to be "falling winning" in the fall determination, after the game state is switched to "normal game state (low probability low base game state)", The period until the result of the jackpot judgment becomes a "jackpot" can be mentioned. For example, during variable display of the special figure after the execution of the "normal effect mode", a numerical image G21C including the character string "121 times" shown in FIG. 44 is displayed. Thereby, the player can understand that the number of times of variable display of special symbols (special symbols) from the start of the series of "super RUSH modes" has reached 121 times including the variable display.

Further, the "notification effect" may not be performed in the third period.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the period from the 101st variable display of the special figure until the result of the fall determination is “falling winning” is the second period. That is, from the start of the 101st variable display of the special map, the result of the fall determination is "falling winning", and the special state is changed from the game state to the normal game state (the "third game state according to the present invention"). The period until the display was stopped was set as the second period. However, for the second period, even after the variable display of the special symbols whose game state has transitioned to the “third gaming state” is stopped and displayed, until the variable display of the special symbol is stopped once or a plurality of times. The configuration may be continued for a certain period. That is, in addition to the period after the “super RUSH mode”, the period after the end of the “super RUSH mode” may also be the second period. According to such a configuration, even after the game state is changed to a disadvantage, the "notification effect" notifies the player of the number of times the variable display of the special symbol is continued over the first period and the second period. It is possible.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, as a condition for ending the second period, for example, the result of the jackpot determination in the normal gaming state is "big hit". That is, a configuration in which the second period continues until the next big hit game is included. In addition, for example, power failure in the normal gaming state can be mentioned.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the transition C of the effect mode shown in FIG. 31C, the second period is not provided. However, the period in which the special display is variably displayed after the 101st time may be the second period. Then, in the second period, the “number display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) may be configured to be executable in the second effect mode.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, in the effect mode transition D shown in FIG. 31D, the second period is not provided. However, the period in which the special display is variably displayed after the 101st time may be the second period. Then, in the second period, the “number display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) may be configured to be executable in the second effect mode.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the “number display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) is configured to be executed in the second period after the first period, but the first period and the second period are not included. It is also possible to interpose one or a plurality of periods between the two.

Further, in the first embodiment, the “number display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) is not executed during the variable display of the 100th special figure in the first period. That is, the notification effect is not executed while the branch effect is being executed. That is, the notification effect is not executed during a part of the first period. However, the notification effect may be executed in all of the first period. Further, the notification effect is configured not to be executed during the variable display of the special figure in which the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” or the result of the fall determination is “falling winning” in the second period. That is, the notification effect is not executed while the settlement effect is being executed. That is, the configuration is such that the notification effect is not executed in a part of the second period. However, the configuration may be such that the notification effect is executed in all of the second period.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "number of times display effect" ("notification effect" according to the present invention) is an effect of displaying the numerical image G21 on the display unit 50a. However, in place of the display unit 50a, a numerical image G21 may be displayed on the 7-segment display or the dot display.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the “number of times display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) is displayed on the display unit 50a until 100 times (“predetermined number of times according to the present invention”). The number of times of variable display of symbols and the number of times of variable display of special symbols from the start of the first period ("specific value" according to the present invention) are notified. However, instead of the display unit 50a, for example, a sound output device such as a speaker may be used as an effect of notifying the specific value.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, there are three types of jackpot games, but a number other than three may be used.

In the first embodiment, the “predetermined number of times” according to the present invention is 100 times. However, the predetermined number of times may be a number other than 100 times.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as a specific value of the “number-of-times display effect” (“notification effect” according to the present invention) in the second period, the variable display of the special figure that has already been performed from the start of the first period. The number of times is sometimes notified. However, the number of times of variable display of the special figure from the start of the first period may be notified as the specific value of the notification effect in the second period. Specifically, for example, after the execution of the "super RUSH mode" is started and during the variable display of the 101st special drawing, the numerical image G21B including the character string "101 times" shown in FIG. 41B is displayed. The configuration is included. Thereby, the player can know that the number of times of variable display of the special figure has reached 101 times including the variable display in the ongoing “super RUSH mode”.

Further, in the first embodiment, if the variable display of the special map is the 101st time or later (that is, during the second period) and the result of the fall determination is “falling winning”, before the variable display of the special map is started. The game state is changed (switched) from "high probability high base game state" to "low probability low base game state". However, if the result of the fall judgment is "falling winning" after the 101st variable display of the special map, the game state is changed from the "high probability high base game state" before the variable display of the special map is started. Instead, the variable display and the stop display of the special map may be changed to the "low probability low base game state" from the "high probability high base game state".

Further, in the first embodiment, when the variable display of the special map is 101st time or later (that is, during the second period) and the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, before the variable display of the special map is started. The game state is changed (switched) from the "high probability high base game state" to the "high probability low base game state". However, if the result of the falling determination is "falling winning" after the variable display of the special map is 101st time or later, " The configuration may not be changed from the “high-probability high-base game state” to the “low-probability low-base game state”.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game RAM 104 is provided with the number-of-times storage unit that stores the number of times of variable display of special figures. However, in addition to the game RAM 104, the number-of-times storage unit may be provided in the effect RAM 124. Alternatively, the number-of-times storage unit may be provided in the image RAM 143 in addition to the game RAM 104. That is, instead of providing the number-of-times storage section only on the game control board 100 side, the number-of-times storage section may be provided on both the game control board 100 side and the effect control board 120 side. Further, for example, instead of the game RAM 104, the number-of-times storage unit may be provided in the effect RAM 124. That is, instead of providing the number-of-times storage unit only on the game control board 100 side, the number-of-times storage unit may be provided only on the effect control board 120 side.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A in the time saving state after the "big hit game" ("big hit game X", "big hit game Y", "big hit game Z") is executed. The table is used when the number of times of variable display of special drawings is from the first time to the 99th time. However, without providing the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table B and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table D, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A is changed in the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game" is executed. The table may be used when the number of times of display is the 1st to 100th times (that is, the “predetermined number of times” according to the present invention). Alternatively, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table B is not provided, and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A is changed to a variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game X" and the "big hit game Z" are executed. The table may be used when the number of times is the 1st to 100th times (the “predetermined number of times”). Alternatively, without providing the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table D, the number of times of variable display of the special figure in the time saving state after the "big hit game Y" is executed is 1 to 100 times in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table A. The table may be used for the first time (“predetermined number of times”).

Further, in the first embodiment described above, three types of special figure 2 variation patterns when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” are provided. However, if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, the types of the special figure 2 variation patterns may be numbers other than three. In addition, two types of special figure 2 variation patterns are provided when the determination result is so-called "miss with reach". However, the types of special figure 2 variation patterns when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss with reach” may be a number other than two. Further, two kinds of special figure 2 variation patterns in the case where the determination result is so-called "miss without reach" are provided. However, when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss without reach", the types of the special figure 2 variation patterns may be numbers other than two.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the immediate jackpot variation is provided in the special figure 2 variation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, but the immediate jackpot variation may not be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the “big hit confirmation effect” is a movable object effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k move on the display unit 50a. In other words, it was a production using a movable body. However, the production may be performed without using a movable body. Alternatively, a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k or the under-board movable body 56k may be used.

Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, the display mode (production mode) of "super RUSH mode" and the display mode (production mode) of "RUSH mode" were made different (refer FIG. 30). However, the display mode (production mode) of the "super RUSH mode" and the display mode (production mode) of the "RUSH mode" may be the same. Specifically, the same production as the production mode accompanying the start of setting the high-probability high base gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game, and the production mode accompanying the start of the setting of the low-probability high base gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game. The configuration may be such that the mode is executed.

In the first embodiment, the display unit 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is referred to as a "display unit". However, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like may be used as the “display unit”.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the so-called “first type” and “digital pachi” pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine is a so-called "third type", a so-called "proprietary item" that has both the characteristics of the "first type" pachinko gaming machine and the characteristics of the "second type" pachinko gaming machine. It may be a pachinko game machine that is called "mixture of one type and two types". Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine which is a so-called "loop machine" in which the winning probability can be controlled to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is won.

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

Invention A1 is
Variable display means (special figure display 81) capable of executing variable display of special symbols,
And an effect executing means (game control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a notification effect (number-of-times display effect) that notifies a specific value for each execution of the variable display of the special symbol,
The notification effect is
Sometimes it runs over a first period and a second period,
The first period is a period until the variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times),
The second period is a period in which the variable display of the special symbol is performed once or a plurality of times after the predetermined number of times,
When the notification effect is executed over the first period and the second period, as the specific value of the notification effect in the first period, of the variable display of the special symbol until the predetermined number of times is reached. The number of times may be notified, and as the specific value of the notification effect in the second period, the number of times of variable display of the special symbol performed from the start of the first period may be notified. Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the remaining number of times of variable display of special symbols until the predetermined number of times is reached in the first period. On the other hand, in the subsequent second period, it is possible to notify the cumulative number of variable display of special symbols from the start of the first period.

Invention A2 is
A gaming machine described in Invention A1,
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states,
The plurality of gaming states include a first gaming state (low probability high base gaming state) and a second gaming state (high probability high base gaming state) which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
The first period is started by the start of the setting of the second gaming state,
There are when the game state is changed from the second game state to the first game state during the first period, and when the game state is not changed from the second game state to the first game state.
When the gaming state is not changed from the second gaming state to the first gaming state during the first period, the gaming state is not changed from the second gaming state after the first period and the second state is not changed. It is a game machine characterized in that a period is started.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player aware whether or not the advantageous second gaming state is changed up to a predetermined number of times by the notification effect in the first period, and during the first period, It is possible to give the player a sense of tension. Further, in the subsequent second period, it is possible to notify the cumulative number of times of the second game state over the first period and the second period by the notification effect.

Invention A3 is
A gaming machine described in Invention A2,
Equipped with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the special figure 2 determination process of the special operation process S106) capable of determining whether or not it is a big hit,
In the second period,
The gaming machine is terminated when the result of the determination is the jackpot during the second period.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of a series of continuous number of times of the second gaming state during the second period until a big hit by the notification effect.

Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to invention A2 or invention A3,
The plurality of gaming states include a third gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) which is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state,
In the second period,
The gaming machine is characterized in that it may continue during the second period even if the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even after the gaming state is changed to a disadvantageous state, the notification effect can inform the player of the number of times the variable display of the special symbol is continued for the first period and the second period. Is.

81... Special figure display (variable display means)
100... Game control board 101... Game control microcomputer 104... Game RAM
120... Production control board (production executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer PY1... Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)

Claims (4)

Variable display means capable of executing variable display of special symbols,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a notification effect that notifies a specific value each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed
The notification effect is
Sometimes it runs over a first period and a second period,
The first period is a period until the variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times,
The second period is a period in which the variable display of the special symbol is performed once or a plurality of times after the predetermined number of times,
When the notification effect is executed over the first period and the second period, as the specific value of the notification effect in the first period, of the variable display of the special symbol until the predetermined number of times is reached. The number of times may be notified, and as the specific value of the notification effect in the second period, the number of times of variable display of the special symbol performed from the start of the first period may be notified. A gaming machine characterized by. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states,
The plurality of gaming states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
The first period is started by the start of the setting of the second gaming state,
There are when the game state is changed from the second game state to the first game state during the first period, and when the game state is not changed from the second game state to the first game state.
When the gaming state is not changed from the second gaming state to the first gaming state during the first period, the gaming state is not changed from the second gaming state after the first period and the second state is not changed. A gaming machine characterized in that the period is started. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
Equipped with a determination means that can determine whether it is a jackpot,
In the second period,
A gaming machine, which is terminated when the result of the determination is the jackpot during the second period. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The plurality of gaming states include a third gaming state which is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state,
In the second period,
A game machine characterized in that it may continue during the second period even if the game state is changed from the second game state to the third game state.