JP2021090620A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it possible to increase interest in a performance.SOLUTION: During the execution of a special game, a Pachinko game machine PY1 may perform a total number of putout display including at least the total number of game media put out in the special game. Within a specific period after the end of a player advantageous period in which a special game state and an advantageous game state are performed once or multiple times in a series, a particular display (post-time-shortening result display) including at least the total number of game media put out in the special game in the immediately preceding player advantageous period may be performed. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied while the particular display is performed in the specific period, the execution of the particular display is terminated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine capable of performing an image effect indicating an acquired ball output in RUSH including the time saving state (high base gaming state) (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2019-170918

However, there is room for improvement in such image production in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

The gaming machine of the present invention
If a predetermined determination can be executed and the predetermined determination is a specific result, a game control means for setting a special game state from a plurality of game states and a game control means.
Equipped with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
In addition to the special gaming state, the plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.
The special game state involves the execution of a special game in which the game medium can be paid out.
The game control means
After the special gaming state, the advantageous gaming state may be set.
The effect executing means is
In a specific period after the end of the player advantageous period in which the special game state and the advantageous game state are performed once or a plurality of times in a series, the game paid out in the special game in the immediately preceding player advantageous period. Sometimes a special display is made that includes at least the total number of media
When a predetermined end condition is satisfied while the special display is being performed during the specific period, the execution of the special display is terminated.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd big prize apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt processing. This is a jackpot symbol type determination table of the first embodiment. It is a jackpot game control table of the first embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a fourth normal effect mode of the first embodiment, and (B) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first normal effect mode that is subsequently switched. It is explanatory drawing of the result display at the end of time saving of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the result display after time reduction of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where the result display is not performed after a time reduction after a continuous advantageous state. It is a timing chart which shows each result display of 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows each result display of 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows each result display of 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows each result display of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows each result display of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of command processing for a gate sensor. It is a flowchart of command processing for a gate sensor.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 which is the first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches 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 the game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23 m 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 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, 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, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch the game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

An operable first input device (hereinafter, "normal button") 40 is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 with respect to the upper plate 34. 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, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, an operable second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 is provided. 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 formed so as to project forward from the upper surface of the surface of the front frame 23 m. 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 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of 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 numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production 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 made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall surface portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner side wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that appropriately guides the player to the second prize opening 15 or the like is configured.

In the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second start winning device that enables or makes it impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first start 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 port 11 of the game ball is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an actuable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. 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 port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for the second starting port 12 of the game ball is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When the game balls win 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 an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "genuine figures") (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as "general figure lottery") and variable display of ordinary symbols. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a first large winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first large winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed.

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

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second large winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second large winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an actuable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second large winning opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 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 for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the 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 of hindering the passage of the game ball into the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). 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 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize 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 swings in the second state (passage allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) that allows the passage (entry) of the specific region 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 area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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 change 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 that detect a game ball that has passed (entered) the respective areas 16 and 17 and allow the game ball to pass downward. ..

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning ports 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 ball 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 launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of 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 a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, the game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st major winning opening 14, and 2nd major winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the lower left side (the portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, on the display group 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 normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the indicators 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b), which will be described later.

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

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

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs 1, 2, 5 and 6 from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is lost, a lost symbol consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as special figure display 81 "■■■■■■■ □", is displayed. To do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. An example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). 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 variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal figure, the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed normal figure (stop-shaped figure, the normal figure derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display) is one normal figure selected from a plurality of types of normal figures by the normal figure lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a lost pattern consisting of lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the normal map is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal diagram is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

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 a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (for example, 4) can be set for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a "normal symbol-related random number".

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The production unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, “upboard movable device”) 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, “underboard movable device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or 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 underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how 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 (descends) downward, and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves (rises) upward. (See FIG. 5 (B)). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a general figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), and a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) , A production control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, which controls productions such as a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period (operation valid period) in which the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is effective. Further, a payout control board 170 or the like that controls payout of the game ball is provided on the back 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 the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) to produce a game and a 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 power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on and off by turning the power switch 191 on or off. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming 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. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

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

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11, and a second sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 12. The start port sensor, the general winning opening sensor that detects the game ball that has won the general winning opening 10, the gate sensor 13a that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and the first major winning opening 14 that detects the winning game ball. 1 large winning opening sensor, 2nd large winning opening sensor 15a for detecting a game ball winning in the 2nd large winning opening 15, and a specific area sensor 16a for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area 16 (entered a 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 corresponding 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. It includes a 1st prize opening solenoid, a 2nd prize opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the 2nd prize 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold indicator 83) are connected to the main control board 100. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as a prepaid card 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 launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls by using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out the ball rental. 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 with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to 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 of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

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

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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 supply board 190 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 is an image display device 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. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of 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 and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the 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 composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 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. 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 substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

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

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 detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc., and the motors are driven into each movable device. 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. 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 on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs a variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing the variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missed normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the random numbers related to ordinary symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and as the hit judgment table, a hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit judgment table) and a hit judgment table used in the time saving state (time saving). It is possible to distinguish between the hit judgment table) and. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. Regarding the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal figure fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

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

The auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by 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. Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different 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 only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win 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 chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (the time when it is easy to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

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

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

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "the establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "the establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "the establishment of the first starting condition" and "the establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "the establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "lost special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the above-mentioned ordinary figure.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied, and the relevant random number is obtained. Various judgments are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. 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 making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Random numbers may also be referred to as judgment information.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10A. The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, it is possible to distinguish between the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and the 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 (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B) are used to determine the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type). ) Is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning is performed due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination). 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 the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed, and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number judgment value (big hit symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, the distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol Z to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type to 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second starting port 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach judgment In the reach judgment, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, whether or not to generate reach by the special figure variation effect described later by using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10 (C). It is a judgment for determining whether or not.

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

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10C, it is possible to make the number of reach random number values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" different between the non-time saving reach judgment table and the time saving reach judgment table. Is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (does not generate reach)". ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ loss without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure variation The special figure variation pattern determination uses a variation pattern determination table (special diagram variation pattern determination table) of one or a plurality of special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to determine the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure. It is a judgment for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect, the special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the game state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss 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 the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach.

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

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

As shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. is there. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is "SP loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and among the lost with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called "normal loss fluctuation".

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

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

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins 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 round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, and Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), closing time until the next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed. The jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one type 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 big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

In addition, the number of times and time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing 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 certain operation mode (the specific area 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). 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 controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 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 controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k 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 a 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 the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. Such a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution 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 game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to enter any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "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 the "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit 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 game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base gaming state" or the "high-probability high-base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined as 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 turned on for the first time 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 passing the game ball 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 game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game 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 opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely 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 electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the normal map fluctuation time to be shorter than in the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

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

As described above, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer as compared with the non-time-saving state, and the game ball is likely to win a prize frequently to the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. 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 jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

In the time-saving state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. The game related to the normal drawing is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these.

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time 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 gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". In the "big hit game state", the hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them.

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division (or a superordinate conceptual attribute) of the production. 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 the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effect 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". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the state is in a standby state in which the special figure variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, 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), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G104 for normal nighttime use) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, 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 performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according 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 performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time-saving state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number 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 variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol 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 the effect symbol changes with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation 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 figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, various images such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, and a special button 41 are used. 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. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left side, the center, and the right side, respectively, in which the display unit 50a is divided into three horizontally evenly. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the 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 is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

In FIG. 17A, 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, which is 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 described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. The normal fluctuation pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation production. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure 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 small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the special symbol is waiting for the variable display. As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as "1.1.2" and "2.4.6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is increased. Gradually slow down. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, 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. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. As the stop mode suggesting a big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop modes having the same symbol in the left and right, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2". At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium 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. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a jackpot.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only effect is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, a production suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and 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 fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display that you are happy to win) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and 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 suggesting loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot judgment. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach is set to 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", 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 judgment is "miss", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". 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 As shown in FIG. 20A, 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. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

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

The number of display areas constituting 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 of them.

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

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

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

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 of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a when viewed from the player, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. 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 changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for making the player 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 valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as the button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. 22 (A). , An effect that encourages the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) 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 imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and a button operation valid period. An image showing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. 22B As shown in the above, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and from the player's point of view, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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. 20 (C), the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called ghost effect. The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 24. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned 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 process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. 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 of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. 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 including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 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 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 23. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

Following 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). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

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

[2-1. Sensor detection process]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor processing, the gate sensor processing, the second starting opening sensor processing, the first starting opening sensor processing, the first winning opening sensor processing, the second major winning opening sensor processing, the specific area Sensor processing is performed in sequence. 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 command for the general winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor processing, 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 ordinary symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a command for the gate sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 hold 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 acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers and the first look-ahead determination table. Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor that includes a first start winning command that represents the result.

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

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

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

[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, and the auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the collision determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation processing, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. Determine if it exists. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is used. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command indicating the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating 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 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the fluctuation pattern table and the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b are shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the first area are specially characterized. FIG. 2 Clear from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command indicating the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating 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 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is specially characterized. FIG. 1 Clear from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the present embodiment, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are present, the special figure 2 determination process is prioritized, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. And are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the special symbol display 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops and displays the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game shifts to the jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 hold and the number of special figure 1 hold are "0", it indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game 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 according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game 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 figures that can continue the high-probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the time-saving state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a 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 added or changed as appropriate.

6. Controlling the effect 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. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. 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 turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the method for updating the main random number for the normal symbol / special symbol performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, 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. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects due to the operation). To execute).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

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

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle) is input to the sub-control board 120. In the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and reception 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 process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is used to make lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. To do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data that controls the output of voice 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, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Feature Points of the First Embodiment Further detailed description of the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be added below.

7-1. Jackpot symbol type determination First, the jackpot symbol type determination of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 27. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the jackpot symbol type using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 27 when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the contents of the jackpot (specifically, the components of the jackpot composed of the game privilege given to the player) are associated with each type of the jackpot symbol.

There are four types of jackpot symbols in the present embodiment: jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, and jackpot symbol D. The jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B are jackpot symbols that can be selected in the special drawing 1 lottery performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, and the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol D are the second starting openings 12 It is a jackpot symbol that can be selected in the special figure 2 lottery that is held by winning a game ball.

When the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 81a of the special symbol display 81, the jackpot game A (described later) is subsequently performed, and when the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed, the jackpot symbol B is subsequently stopped and displayed. Game B (described later) is performed. Further, when the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display 81b of the special symbol display 81, the jackpot game C (described later) is subsequently performed, and when the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, then. , The jackpot game D (described later) is performed.

In the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is a big hit, the jackpot symbol A is selected as the big hit symbol, the distribution rate (probability) is 50%, and the jackpot symbol B is selected. The fraction rate (probability) is 50% (see FIG. 27). That is, if the result of the special figure 1 lottery is a big hit, both the big hit symbol A and the big hit symbol B can be selected as the big hit symbol with the same probability. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a big hit, the distribution rate (probability) that the jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol is 40%, and the jackpot symbol D is selected. The rate (probability) is 60% (see FIG. 27). That is, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol D is more likely to be selected than the big hit symbol C as the big hit symbol.

7-2. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. 28. There are four types of jackpot games of the present embodiment: jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, and jackpot game D shown in FIG. 28.

In each of these jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, and jackpot game D, 10 round games from 1R to 10R are executed. Then, in the 9 round games from 1R to 9R, the 1st big winning opening 14 is opened, and in the 10R (final round) round game, the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened (see FIG. 28). However, the opening times of the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are different depending on the type of the big hit game.

Specifically, in the jackpot game A, as three round games from 1R to 3R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened is performed for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. After that, as six round games from 4R to 9R, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened is performed for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Further, as a 10R round game, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. In the round game from 4R to 9R, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14, so the big hit game A is a big hit game in which the round game in which the game ball can enter is actually 4R. ..

In this jackpot game A, the above-mentioned distribution member 16k changes from the first state (FIG. 3 (A)) to the second state (FIG. 3 (B)) during the round game of 10R. Therefore, in the 10R round game of the jackpot game A, the game ball that easily enters the second big winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16. Therefore, when the jackpot game A is performed, the subsequent game state is likely to be set to the high-probability high-base game state. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the 10R round game of the jackpot game A, the subsequent game state is set to the low probability high base game state instead of the high probability high base game state.

Further, in the jackpot game B, as four round games from 1R to 4R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened is performed for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. After that, as five round games from 5R to 9R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened is performed for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Further, as a 10R round game, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. In the round games from 5R to 10R, it is difficult for the game balls to enter the big winning openings 14 and 15, so in the big hit game B, as in the big hit game A, the round games in which the game balls can enter are practically 4R minutes. It is a big hit game.

In this jackpot game B, as in the jackpot game A, the distribution member 16k changes from the first state (FIG. 3 (A)) to the second state (FIG. 3 (B)) during the round game of 10R. However, unlike the jackpot game A, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 15. Therefore, in the 10R round game of the jackpot game B, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. Therefore, when the jackpot game B is performed, it is difficult to set the subsequent game state to the high-probability high-base game state, and it is easy to set the low-probability high-base game state.

Further, in the jackpot game C, as in the jackpot game A, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds as three round games from 1R to 3R, and then 6 from 4R to 9R. As a round game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Further, as a 10R round game, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. In the round games from 4R to 9R, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning openings 14 and 15, so in the big hit game C, the round game in which the game ball can enter is actually 4R minutes as in the big hit game A. It is a big hit game.

In the jackpot game C, as in the jackpot game A, the game ball can easily enter the second big winning opening 15, so that the game ball that has passed through the second big winning opening 15 also enters the specific area 16. It is possible to pass through. Therefore, when the jackpot game C is performed, the subsequent gaming state is likely to be set to the high-probability high-base gaming state as in the jackpot game A. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the 10R round game of the jackpot game C, the subsequent game state is not a high probability high base game state but a low probability high as in the case of the jackpot game A. It is set to the base game state.

Further, in the jackpot game D, as in the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds as a round game from 1R to 3R, and then the rounds from 4R to 9R. Even in the game, the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Furthermore, as a 10R round game, the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, unlike the jackpot game A, the jackpot game B, and the jackpot game C, the jackpot game D can easily enter the game ball in all round games.

Further, in the 10R round game of the jackpot game D, since the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15 as in the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C, the game that has passed through the second big winning opening 15. The sphere can also pass through the specific area 16. Therefore, when the jackpot game D is performed, the subsequent gaming state is likely to be set to the high-probability high-base gaming state as in the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the 10R round game of the jackpot game D, the subsequent game state is a high-probability high-base game as in the case of the jackpot game A or the jackpot game C. It is set to a low probability high base game state instead of a state.

7-3. Game state Next, the game state will be further described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has "normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state)", "low probability high base gaming state", and "high probability high base gaming state" among the gaming states shown in FIG. And, it is possible to enter any of the "big hit game states".

In the present embodiment, the normal probability state is set in both the normal game state (low probability low base game state) and the low probability high base game state. However, although the time saving state is not set in the normal gaming state, the time saving state is set in the low probability high base gaming state. As described above, in the time-saving state, the player can aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game, so the low-probability high-base game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. is there.

Further, in the high-probability high-base game state of the present embodiment, the time-saving state is set as in the low-probability high-base game state. Furthermore, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal probability state. Therefore, the high-probability high-base gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

Further, the jackpot game state is a gaming state in which the above-mentioned jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, or jackpot game D is executed. In the round game of each jackpot game, at least one of the first jackpot 14 and the second jackpot 15 is opened so that the ball can be entered, so that the jackpot game state is an advantageous game state for the player. In particular, the big winning openings 14 and 15 are not opened while the game state is set to the normal game state. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state with respect to the prize balls by entering the game balls into the big prize openings 14 and 15.

When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the normal gaming state is set. Then, when the result of the special figure lottery at the time of setting the normal game state is a big hit, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the big hit game state, and the big hit game is performed. Specifically, if the result of the special figure 1 lottery is the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot game A is performed, and if the result is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot game B is performed during the setting of the jackpot game state. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot game C is performed, and if the result is the jackpot symbol D, the jackpot game D is performed.

After the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the high-probability high-base gaming state or the low-probability high-base gaming state. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a specific area 16 in the second big winning opening 15 during the execution of the big hit game, the game state after the execution of the big hit game becomes a high probability high base game state. When the game ball is changed and the game ball does not enter the specific area 16, the game state after the execution of the jackpot game is changed to the low-probability high-base game state. In the present embodiment, the high-probability high-base game state is likely to be set after the execution of the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C or the jackpot game D, and the low-probability high-base game state is likely to be set after the execution of the jackpot game B.

When the game state is set to the high-probability high-base game state, the number of special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) reaches the first specific number of times (“130 times” in this embodiment). The setting of the high probability high base game state can be continued until. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a gaming machine (“ST machine”) equipped with a maximum first specific number of “ST (special time)”. Specifically, after the game state is set to the high-probability high-base game state, the number of special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) in the high-probability high-base game state becomes the first specific number of times. When it reaches, the game state shifts from the high-probability high-base game state to the low-probability low-base game state (normal game state) before the start of the variable display of the special figure accompanying the next special figure lottery. However, after the game state is set to the high-probability high-base game state, the result of the special figure lottery becomes a big hit by the time the number of special figure lottery in the high-probability high-base game state reaches the first specific number of times. In that case, the setting of the high-probability high-base gaming state ends in the middle (that is, before the number of special drawing lottery reaches the first predetermined number of times). Then, the game state shifts from the high-probability high-base game state to the jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is performed.

On the other hand, when the low-probability high-base game state is set, until the number of special drawing lottery (special drawing 1 lottery, special drawing 2 lottery) reaches the second specific number of times (“100 times” in this embodiment). The setting of the low probability high base game state can be continued. Specifically, after the game state is set to the low-probability high-base game state, when the number of special figure lottery in the low-probability high-base game state reaches the second specific number, the next special figure change. The game state shifts from the low-probability high-base game state to the low-probability low-base game state before the start of. However, after the game state is set to the low-probability high-base game state, the result of the special figure lottery becomes a big hit by the time the number of special figure lottery in the low-probability high-base game state reaches the second specific number of times. In that case, the setting of the low-probability high-base gaming state ends in the middle (that is, before the number of special drawing lottery reaches the second predetermined number of times). Then, the game state shifts from the low-probability high-base game state to the jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is performed.

In the present embodiment, if a jackpot is won when the normal gaming state is set, the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and after that, the high-base gaming state (high probability is high) instead of the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to the base gaming state or the low-probability high-base gaming state). As described above, the jackpot gaming state and the high-base gaming state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Therefore, once the jackpot is won, the gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is It will be set continuously. In this way, a state in which a jackpot game state and a high-base game state (high-probability high-base game state, low-probability high-base game state) are set in a series is particularly referred to as a continuous advantageous state. The period in which the continuous advantageous state is set is also referred to as a continuous advantageous period. A state consisting only of a jackpot game state in which a high base game state is set after that is also referred to as a continuous advantageous state for convenience.

During the setting of the continuous advantageous state (during the continuous advantageous period), the player receives the prizes of the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 which are opened by the big hit game accompanying each time the big hit game state is set. You can get a ball. In addition, each time a high-base game state is set, it is possible to aim for the next big hit without reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, the number of game balls acquired by the player in one continuous advantageous state is the value obtained by adding (accumulating) the number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 for each jackpot game state set in the continuous advantageous state. There is no big difference.

7-4. Various effects Next, various effects in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 39. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is executed in the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) immediately after the high base gaming state (high probability high base gaming state, low probability high base gaming state). The normal production mode can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute "ending result display" during the ending of the jackpot game. Further, at the end of the high-base game state (high-probability high-base game state, low-probability high-base game state), it is possible to execute the "result display at the end of the time reduction". In addition, "result display after time reduction" can be executed during the execution of the fourth normal effect mode.

7-4-1. Fourth Normal Effect Mode The fourth normal effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. 29. The fourth normal effect mode is the same as the above-mentioned first to third normal effect modes (FIGS. 16 (B-1) to 16 (B-3)), and is a "normal game state (low probability low base game state)". This is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in, and indicates that the game is in a normal gaming state. In the fourth normal effect mode, a background image (morning normal background image G131) representing a mountain landscape in the morning is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 29.

In the fourth normal effect mode of the present embodiment, with the end of the above-mentioned continuous advantageous state (continuous advantageous period), the last high-base gaming state (high-probability high-base gaming state, low-probability high-base gaming state) of the continuous advantageous state It is performed from the start of setting the normal game state shifted from the state). That is, it is a "dedicated effect mode" that is performed in association with the setting of the normal game state after the time saving state. Unlike the first to third normal effect modes, the normal game state is not switched and executed during the setting.

In the fourth normal effect mode, the number of special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is the third specific number of times ("10 times in this embodiment" from the start of setting the normal game state after the high base game state. ") Can be continued until it is reached. That is, if the number of special drawing lottery from the start of execution of the fourth normal effect mode does not reach the third specific number of times, the execution continues as it is, but if the number of times reaches the third specific number of times, the fourth normal effect It switches from the mode to the other normal production mode. Specifically, for example, if the number of special drawing lottery is less than the third specific number of times during the execution of the fourth normal effect mode shown in FIG. 29 (A), the execution of the fourth normal effect mode continues, but the third When the specified number of times is reached, the mode is switched to the first normal effect mode in which the daytime normal background image G102 shown in FIG. 29 (B) is displayed at the start of the variable display of the special figure accompanying the next special figure lottery. become.

In this embodiment, "result display after time reduction" may be performed during the fourth normal effect mode. The result display after this time reduction will be described later.

7-4-2. Ending result display The ending result display will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (C-3). This ending result display is performed using the image G112 displayed in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3) during the ending in the jackpot game.

The ending result display of the present embodiment is a display including at least the total number of prize balls due to the balls entered into the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 paid out in the jackpot game being executed. ..
In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is performed "M times (M is an integer of 2 or more)" in a series of continuous game states (continuous advantageous period), the result display during the ending in the first jackpot game and M It is different from the result display during the ending in the first jackpot game. Specifically, the ending result display in the first big hit game is a display including at least the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 in the (first) big hit game. On the other hand, the result display during the ending in the Mth jackpot game is the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 in the (Mth) jackpot game from the first to the (M-1)th. It is a display including at least the sum of the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 in the big hit game.

Further, when such a series of continuous gaming states (continuous advantageous period) is started by winning a big hit during the execution of the first to third normal effect modes, and when the big hit is started during the execution of the fourth normal effect mode. The result display during the ending is different from the case where you win and start. Specifically, during the setting of the continuous advantageous state (continuous advantageous period) started by winning the jackpot during the first to third normal production modes, the first jackpot game of the continuous advantageous state is displayed as the result display during the ending. The total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 in all the games from to the big hit game being executed is displayed. If the big hit game being executed is the first big hit game in a continuous advantageous state, the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 is displayed only in the first big hit game.

On the other hand, during the setting of the continuous advantageous state (continuous advantageous period) started by winning the jackpot during the above-mentioned fourth normal effect mode, the result display during the ending is being executed from the first jackpot game of the continuous advantageous state. In addition to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 in all the jackpot games up to the jackpot game, the jackpots 14 and 15 in all the jackpot games in the continuous advantageous state immediately before the execution of the fourth normal production mode At least the total number of prize balls is displayed.

For example, when the continuous advantageous state including the jackpot game to be executed is started by winning the jackpot during the first to third normal production modes, and the jackpot game in the continuous advantageous state is only the jackpot game. In the case, as a result display during the ending of the jackpot game, regarding the total number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game by entering the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15. The display is made.

Further, for example, when the continuous advantageous state including the jackpot game to be executed is started by winning the jackpot during the first to third normal production modes, and the jackpot game in the continuous advantageous state is the jackpot game. If there is more than one including, the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize payout are paid out in all the big hit games from the first time to the relevant big hit game as the result display during the ending of the big hit game. The total number of prize balls by entering the prize opening 15 is displayed.

Further, for example, when the continuous advantageous state including the jackpot game to be executed is started by winning the jackpot during the fourth normal effect mode, and the jackpot game in the continuous advantageous state is only the jackpot game. Is included in the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the jackpot game as the result display during the ending, and is included in the continuous advantageous state immediately before the execution of the fourth normal production mode. At least the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 in the big hit game is displayed.

The fourth normal effect mode is a normal effect mode that is executed until the number of special drawing lottery reaches the third specific number (10 times) in the early stage of the normal game state. Therefore, for example, when a player is playing from a high base game state to a fourth normal effect mode in a normal game state, the number of game balls possessed by the player has not decreased so much in the fourth normal effect mode. It is in. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode and the plurality of continuous advantageous states sandwiching the normal game state are collectively referred to as a "quasi-continuous advantageous state". Then, in the ending result display in the jackpot game started by winning the jackpot during the 4th normal production mode, the jackpot paid out in all the jackpot games executed so far in the quasi-continuous advantage state. A numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls 14 and 15 is displayed.

As described above, when the ending result display is executed in the first big hit game state (big hit game) in the continuous advantageous state, the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 in the big hit game is calculated by the player. Can be grasped. In addition, when the ending result display is executed in the second and subsequent jackpot game states (big hit games) in the continuous advantageous state or the quasi-continuous advantageous state, the prizes of the jackpots 14 and 15 in the jackpot games up to that point are awarded. The player can grasp the total number of balls. Therefore, the player can feel the number of game balls acquired so far in the continuous advantageous state or the quasi-continuous advantageous state.

7-4-3. Result display at the end of the time reduction The result display at the end of the time reduction will be described with reference to FIG. The result display at the end of this time reduction is performed at the end of the variable display of the special figure of the final round (last) of the high-base game state (high-probability high-base game state, low-probability high-base game state). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the image G121A displayed in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a is used. This image G121A is a display relating to the total number of prize balls by entering the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 paid out in a plurality of big hit games. The image G122 shown in FIG. 30 is an image suggesting that the probability variation effect mode ends with the end of the setting of the high-probability high-base gaming state.

In the result display at the end of the time reduction, the same content (numerical value) as the result display during the ending performed in the previous jackpot game is displayed. Specifically, for example, in the result display at the end of the time saving performed during the variable display of the last inning of the high-probability high-base game state, the ending result in the jackpot game immediately before the high-probability high-base game state is set. The same value as displayed on the display is displayed.

In the present embodiment, during the setting of the high-base game state (high-probability high-base game state, low-probability high-base game state), the game ball enters the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15. Absent. Further, in the high base game state, the number of game balls possessed by the player does not decrease so much. Therefore, the player's game ball does not increase or decrease so much during the setting of one high-base game state. Therefore, in the result display at the end of the time saving, the same content (numerical value) as the result display during the ending performed in the immediately preceding jackpot game is displayed.

7-4-4. Result display after time reduction The result display after time reduction will be described with reference to FIGS. 29, 31 and 32. The result display after the time reduction may be performed during the execution of the above-mentioned fourth normal effect mode. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the image G132 displayed at the lower left of the display unit 50a is used.

The result display after the time reduction includes the same content (numerical value) as the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the last round of the immediately preceding high-base game state. Since the result display at the end of the time reduction of the present embodiment has the same content (numerical value) as the result display during the ending performed in the previous jackpot game, the result display after the time reduction is the ending performed in the previous jackpot game. The content (numerical value) is the same as the medium result display. Specifically, for example, the result display after the time reduction includes the numerical value displayed in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed during the variable display of the special figure of the last round of the high probability and high base game state.

When the result display is performed after the time reduction during the execution of the fourth normal effect mode, it is performed via at least the high base game state of the high base game state and the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode. It is possible to make the player recognize the total number of prize balls of the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 in all the jackpot games even during the setting of the normal gaming state immediately after the transition from the high base gaming state. It is possible. Therefore, when the result display is executed after the time reduction, the prize balls of the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 in all the jackpot games performed in the continuous advantageous state or the quasi-continuous advantageous state up to that point. The player can feel the total number of numbers while setting the normal game state, and can enjoy the afterglow.

In this embodiment, a jackpot is won in a normal game state (low probability low base game state) accompanied by a normal effect mode other than the fourth normal effect mode, and a high base game state after execution of the jackpot game accompanying the winning. If the setting of the high-base gaming state is completed without winning a further jackpot during the setting of, the result display after the time reduction is not performed in the subsequent fourth normal production mode.

Specifically, for example, a big hit is won during the setting of the normal game state accompanied by the first normal effect mode, and after the big hit game A, a special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 1 lottery, special figure lottery) is performed while the high probability high base game state is set. At the end of the variable display of the special figure of the last inning (last) when the number of times of the lottery in FIG. 2 reaches the first specific number (“130 times”), the result display at the end of the time saving shown in FIG. 31 (A-1) is displayed. Will be done. The image G121B shown in FIG. 31 (A-1) is different from the image G121A of FIG. 30 described above, and the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are paid out in one big hit game A. It is a display regarding the total number of prize balls by entering the ball. Further, the image G122 shown in FIG. 31 (A-1) is an image suggesting that the probability variation effect mode ends with the end of the setting of the high-probability high-base gaming state. If the result display at the end of the time reduction shown in FIG. 31 (A-1) is performed without winning a further jackpot after the execution of one jackpot game (big hit game A), the result is shown in FIG. 31 (B). As shown, the result is not displayed after the time reduction.

Further, for example, the jackpot is won during the setting of the normal game state accompanied by the first normal effect mode, and after the jackpot game B, the number of special drawing lottery is the second specific number of times during the setting of the low probability high base game state ( At the end of the variable display of the special figure of the final round (last) that has reached "100 times"), the result display at the end of the time reduction shown in FIG. 31 (A-2) is performed. The image G121B shown in FIG. 31 (A-2) relates to the total number of prize balls by entering the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 paid out in one big hit game B. It is a display. Further, the image G125 shown in FIG. 31 (A-2) is an image suggesting that the time saving effect mode ends with the end of the setting of the low-probability high-base gaming state. Even if the result display at the end of the time reduction shown in FIG. 31 (A-2) is performed without winning a further jackpot after the execution of one jackpot game (big hit game B), FIG. 31 (B) shows. As shown, the result is not displayed after the time reduction.

A jackpot is won during the setting of the normal game state, and during the setting of the high-base gaming state after the jackpot game accompanying the winning, the player expects the next jackpot to be won without significantly reducing the acquired game balls. It tends to be. In particular, when the high-base game state after the big hit game is a high-probability high-base game state, it is easier to win the big hit than when the normal game state is set. It tends to play the base game state. Therefore, the player tends to expect that the jackpot game will be "ream-chan" by winning a further jackpot while setting the high-base gaming state.

Therefore, if the setting is completed without winning a further jackpot during the setting of the high base game state after the jackpot game, the player only expects the next jackpot to be won ("Ren Chan"). It's easy to get into a disappointing mood. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in such a case, the result is not displayed after the time is shortened in the subsequent fourth normal production mode, so that the player is not aware that the jackpot game is completed only once. In addition, it is possible to leave the player's disappointing mood without "striking".

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the display unit 50a is performing the result display after the time reduction together with the fourth normal effect mode, the following special features are displayed from the variable display of the final special figure. When a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without starting the variable display of the figure, the effect mode is switched from the fourth normal effect mode to the customer waiting effect mode shown in FIG. 32 (B). Then, as the customer waiting effect mode is switched, the result display disappears from the display unit 50a after a short time. After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), even if the display unit 50a switches from the customer waiting effect mode to the fourth normal effect mode (even if it returns), the result display after the time reduction once disappeared may be performed again. Absent.

A player can aim for the next big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls. High probability high base game state, and in addition, the possibility of winning the next big hit is relatively high. The game may be stopped at the timing when the setting of the high probability base game state is completed. Therefore, among the normal game states set immediately after the end of the high-base game state, the player may stop the game during the fourth normal effect mode accompanied by the result display after a short time.

Assuming that, in the configuration in which the result display after the time reduction continues until the end of the fourth normal production mode, the new player is displayed when the result display after the time reduction is irrelevant to the new player who started the game after that. It may be annoying to people, which is not preferable. When the player stops the game, time has passed since the end of the variable display of the last special figure (special figure 1 and special figure 2) without starting the variable display of the next special figure. It is easy to switch to the customer waiting production mode.

Therefore, when the display unit 50a is performing the result display after a short time together with the fourth normal effect mode, when the effect mode is switched from the fourth normal effect mode to the customer waiting effect mode, the immediately preceding continuous advantageous state is obtained. Alternatively, it is considered that the player who has been playing the semi-continuous advantage state has stopped the game, and the result display is stopped after a short time when the mode is switched to the customer waiting production mode. As a result, when a new player advances the game, it is possible to consider the mood of the player.

7-5. Flow of effect Next, the various result displays described above (result display during the ending, result display at the end of the time reduction, and result display after the time reduction) will be described with specific examples.

7-5-1. First Specific Example Each result display when one big hit game state (big hit game) and one high base game state (time saving state) are set in one continuous advantageous state will be described with reference to FIG. 33. To do. In FIG. 33, the normal game state (low probability low base game state) → jackpot game state → high base game state (high probability high base game state or low probability high base game state) → the game state shifts to the normal game state. The timing chart of the case is shown. FIG. 33 (A-1) shows a case where "big hit game A" is executed as a jackpot game in a jackpot game state, and FIG. 33 (A-2) shows a case where "big hit game B" is executed. The one jackpot game state shown in FIG. 33 is defined as "big hit I", the high base gaming state set after this "big hit I" is defined as "time saving state I", and is set after this "time saving state I". The normal game state to be played is referred to as "time saving state I".

In both the case shown in FIG. 33 (A-1) and the case shown in FIG. 33 (A-2), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the big hit game of "big hit I". The content of the result display during the ending at this time is related to the total number of prize balls by entering the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 paid out in the round game of the jackpot game. is there. As a result, the player can grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game.

Further, in both the case shown in FIG. 33 (A-1) and the case shown in FIG. 33 (A-2), the result display at the end of the time saving is the variable display of the special figure of the last inning (last) of the "time saving state I". It will be held at the end of. The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction at this time is related to the same numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit I". That is, it relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I" as well as the result display during the ending. As a result, the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends, and can again grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the jackpot gaming state of the continuous advantageous state.

In both the continuous advantageous state shown in FIG. 33 (A-1) and the continuous advantageous state shown in FIG. 33 (A-2), since the jackpot game state is set only once, after the continuous advantageous state. The result is not displayed after the time reduction in "State I after the time reduction". This makes it possible to prevent the player from being aware that the jackpot game state (big hit game) has ended only once.

7-5-2. Second Specific Example Next, various result displays when a plurality of big hit game states (big hit games) are set in one continuous advantageous state will be described with reference to FIG. 34. In FIG. 34 (B-1), the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) → jackpot gaming state (“big hit I”) → high base gaming state (“time saving state I”) → jackpot gaming. The timing chart in the case of transitioning from the state (“big hit II”) → high base gaming state (“time saving state II”) → normal gaming state (“time saving state I”) is shown. Further, in FIG. 34 (B-2), after the high base gaming state (“time saving state II”) of FIG. 34 (B-1), the jackpot gaming state (“big hit III”) → the high base gaming state (“time saving state II”). The timing chart when the game state shifts to the state III ”) is shown.

In the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-1), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the jackpot game of "big hit I" and "big hit II". The content of the ending result display in "Big hit I" is the total number of prize balls by entering the first big prize opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 paid out in the round game of the big hit game. It is about. As a result, the player can grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game with "big hit I".

On the other hand, the content of the ending result display in "Big hit II" was paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I" to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game. It relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the large winning openings 14 and 15. For this reason, the player can collectively grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game of "big hit I" and the jackpot game of "big hit II" twice. There is. As described above, the player can play the game in the high base game state without reducing the number of game balls so much. Therefore, the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I" set between "big hit I" and "big hit II". Therefore, from the result display during the ending in "Big Hit II", the player can grasp the total approximate number of the game balls that have been acquired so far in the continuous advantageous state.

Further, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-1), the result display at the end of the time saving is performed at the end of the variable display of the special figure of the last inning (last) of the "time saving state II", and the line is displayed in the "time saving state I". I can't. The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Time saving state II" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit II". That is, the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in the jackpot game of "Big hit I" and the number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in the jackpot game of "Big hit II". It is about the numerical value including the total number. In addition to "Time saving state I", "Time saving state II" does not reduce the number of game balls so much. Therefore, from the result display during the ending in "Big Hit II", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends, and can grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the continuous advantageous state again. Is.

Further, in the case of FIG. 34 (B-1), since the jackpot game state is set twice in the continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is the fourth normal effect accompanying the "time reduction after state I" after the continuous advantageous state. It is done at the beginning of the mode. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state II". That is, the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in the jackpot game of "Big hit I" and the number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in the jackpot game of "Big hit II". It is about the numerical value including the total number. Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the last "time saving state II" of the continuous advantageous state, the player is in the continuous advantageous state even during the setting of the normal gaming state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the aftermath of having performed multiple (twice) jackpot games in.

On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the big hit game of "big hit I", "big hit II" and "big hit III". Since the content of the ending result display in "Big hit I" and the content of the ending result display in "Big hit II" are the same as those shown in FIG. 34 (B-1), the description thereof will be omitted. The result display during the ending in "Big hit III" is the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game, and the big prize opening paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". It relates to the total number of prize balls of 14 and 15 and the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II". For this reason, the player obtains an approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III" three times. It is possible to grasp them all together. In addition, in "Time saving state II" set between "Big hit II" and "Big hit III", the number of game balls does not decrease so much as in "Time saving state I", so from the result display during the ending in "Big hit III" , The player can grasp the total approximate number of game balls that have been acquired so far in the continuous advantageous state.

Further, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the result display at the end of the time saving is performed at the end of the variable display of the special figure of the last inning (last) of the "time saving state III", and the "time saving state I" and the "time saving state I" and "time saving state I" are displayed. Not done in State II. The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Time saving state III" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. In addition, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much even in the "time saving state III" after the "big hit III", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display during the ending in the "big hit III". Therefore, it is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the continuous advantageous state again.

Further, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), since the jackpot game state is set three times in the continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is the fourth normal effect accompanying the "time reduction after state I" after the continuous advantageous state. It is done at the beginning of the mode. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the last "time saving state III" of the continuous advantageous state, the player is in the continuous advantageous state even during the setting of the normal gaming state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the aftermath of having performed multiple (three) jackpot games in.

7-5-3. Third Specific Example Next, various result displays when two consecutive advantageous states are set via the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 (C-1) shows a timing chart including two consecutive advantageous states that do not constitute a quasi-continuous advantageous state, whereas FIG. 35 (C-2) shows the first continuous advantageous state. The timing chart when the jackpot is won during the setting of the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode after the end, and the continuous advantageous state is reached again is shown. FIG. 35 (C-2) shows a quasi-continuous advantageous state consisting of two consecutive advantageous states sandwiching the normal gaming state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode.

In the case shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the jackpot game of "big hit I" and the jackpot game of "big hit II", respectively. The ending result display in "Big hit I" is related to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I", and the ending result in "Big hit II". The display relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II".

Even in the case shown in FIG. 35 (C-2), as in FIG. 35 (C-1), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of both the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II". Will be. However, the result display during the ending in "Big hit II" is paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I" to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the large winning openings 14 and 15. For this reason, the player acquires the jackpot game of "big hit I" and the jackpot game of "big hit II", which are executed through the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode. It is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls that have been made.

In the "time saving state I" of FIGS. 35 (C-1) and 35 (C-2), the number of game balls does not decrease so much. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state "after time saving state I", the number of game balls gradually decreases as the number of special drawing lottery increases. However, in the early stages of the "after-time reduction state I" (for example, the period from the start of the "after-time reduction state I" to the number of special drawing lottery around 10 times), the number of game balls does not decrease so much yet.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), when the jackpot is won after the transition from the 4th normal production mode to the normal production mode other than the 4th normal production mode during the setting of "time saving state I". , "Big hit II" will be set with the number of game balls reduced to some extent in the normal game state. Therefore, in the "big hit II" shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), the big hit game of "big hit II" does not include the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 in the big hit game of "big hit I". The ending result display is performed for the total number of prize balls of the large prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (C-2), when a big hit is won during the fourth normal production mode associated with the "time saving state I", the number of special drawing lottery is within 10 times "big hit II". Will be set. Therefore, in the "big hit II" shown in FIG. 35 (C-2), the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II", respectively. When the ending result display is performed for the numerical value including the above, it is difficult for the player to notice the difference between the ending result display and the game ball possessed by the player. Furthermore, by displaying the result during such ending, it is possible to make the player who has been playing continuously from the previous continuous advantageous state recognize that the number of game balls possessed has increased further, and to motivate the player to play. Is possible.

In the case shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), the result display at the end of the time saving is the final stage of the variable display of the final (last) special figure of the "time saving state I" and the special figure of the last round of the "time saving state II". It is performed at the end of the variable display. The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state I" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit I". That is, it relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I", the player can recognize that the previous continuous advantageous state ends from the result display at the end of the time saving in the "big hit I". In addition, it is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the previous continuous advantageous state again.

Further, in the case shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the “time reduction state II” is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the “big hit II”. , From the result display at the end of the time reduction in "Big Hit II", the player can recognize that the second consecutive advantageous state ends, and in addition, the approximate number of game balls obtained in the second consecutive advantageous state. Can be grasped again.

On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 35 (C-2), the result display at the end of the time saving is the final stage of the variable display of the final (last) special figure of the "time saving state I" and the special drawing of the last round of the "time saving state II". It is done at the end of the variable display of. The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state I" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit I". That is, it relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display at the end of the time saving in the "big hit I". Therefore, it is possible to grasp again the approximate number of game balls obtained in the previous (first time) continuous advantageous state.

In addition, since the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Big hit II" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit II", the result at the end of the time reduction in "Big hit II" From the display, the player can recognize that the second consecutive advantageous state (quasi-continuous advantageous state) ends, and in addition, the previous quasi-continuous advantageous state including the first and second consecutive advantageous states. It is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in.

In the case shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), the result display after the time reduction is not executed in either the “after time reduction state I” or the “after time reduction state I”. On the other hand, in the “post-time reduction state II” shown in FIG. 35 (C-2), the result display after the time reduction is executed. Specifically, since the jackpot game state is set only once in the first continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is not performed in the "time reduction after state I". On the other hand, since the jackpot game state was set twice in total in the first and second consecutive advantageous states, the time was shortened at the start of the fourth normal effect mode accompanying the "time saving after state II" after the two consecutive advantageous states. After that, the result is displayed. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state II". That is, it relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in each of the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II". Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the "time saving state II", the player can perform the jackpot game multiple times (twice) even during the setting of the normal game state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the afterglow of what was done.

7-5-4. Fourth Specific Example Next, as in FIG. 35 (C-2) above, various result displays when two consecutive advantageous states are set via the fourth normal effect mode associated with the normal gaming state are shown in FIG. 36. (D) and FIG. 37 will be described. In FIG. 36 (D), the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) → jackpot gaming state (“big hit I”) → high base gaming state (“time saving state I”) → jackpot gaming state (“Big hit state I”). Jackpot II ”) → High base gaming state (“Time saving state II”) → Normal gaming state (“Time saving state I”) → Jackpot gaming state (“Big hit III”) → High base gaming state (“Time saving state III”) → Shows the timing chart when shifting to the normal game state (“after time reduction state II”). It differs from FIG. 35 (C-2) in that two jackpot game states are set in the continuous advantageous state ahead of FIG. 36 (D).

In the case shown in FIG. 36 (D), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the jackpot game of "big hit I" and the jackpot game of "big hit II" and "big hit III", respectively. The ending result display in "Big hit I" is related to the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As a result, the player can grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game of "big hit I".

On the other hand, the result display during the ending in "Big hit II" is paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I" to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II". It relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the large winning openings 14 and 15. Since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I" set between "big hit I" and "big hit II", the result display during the ending allows the player to perform "big hit II" in the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to grasp the total approximate number of game balls that have been acquired up to this point.

In addition, the result display during the ending in "Big hit III" is the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit III", the big hit game of "Big hit I" and "Big hit II". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game. As described above, in the "time saving state II" and the "time saving state I" set between the "big hit II" and the "big hit III", the number of game balls does not decrease so much, so in the "big hit III" From the result display during the ending, the player can grasp the total approximate number of game balls obtained by "Big Hit III" including the previous continuous advantageous state.

In the case shown in FIG. 36 (D), the result display at the end of the time saving is the final stage of the variable display of the last (last) special figure of the "time saving state II" and the variable display of the special figure of the last round of the "time saving state III". It will be held at the end of. It is not performed in "Time saving state I". The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Time saving state II" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit II". That is, it relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in each of the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II". Since the number of game balls does not decrease so much even in the "time saving state II" after the "big hit II", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display during the ending in the "big hit II". In addition, it is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the continuous advantageous state again.

In addition, the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. In addition, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much even in the "time saving state III" after the "big hit III", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display during the ending in the "big hit III". Therefore, it is possible to grasp again the approximate number of game balls obtained in the two consecutive advantageous states.

In the case shown in FIG. 36 (D), the result display after the time reduction is executed in both the “after time reduction state I” and the “after time reduction state II”. Specifically, since the jackpot game state was set twice in the previous continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is displayed at the start of the fourth normal effect mode accompanying the "time reduction after state I" after the previous continuous advantageous state. Will be done. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state II". That is, it relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in each of the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II". Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the last "time saving state II" of the continuous advantageous state, the player is in the continuous advantageous state even during the setting of the normal gaming state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the aftermath of having performed multiple (twice) jackpot games in.

Furthermore, since the jackpot game state was set a total of three times in the two consecutive advantageous states, the result display after the time reduction is the start of the fourth normal effect mode accompanying the "time reduction after state I" after the two consecutive advantageous states. Sometimes done. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the "time saving state III", the player can set the normal game state after the end of the continuous advantageous state, and the player can perform the multiple times in the two consecutive advantageous states. It is possible to immerse yourself in the afterglow of having performed the (3 times) jackpot game.

7-5-5. Fifth Specific Example Next, as in FIGS. 35 (C-2) and 36 (D) above, various cases in which two consecutive advantageous states are set via the fourth normal effect mode associated with the normal game state. The result display will be described with reference to FIG. 38 (E). In FIG. 38 (E), the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) → jackpot gaming state (“big hit I”) → high base gaming state (“time saving state I”) → normal gaming state (“time saving state I”). After time reduction state I) → Big hit game state (“Big hit II”) → High base game state (“Time reduction state II”) → Big hit game state (“Big hit III”) → High base game state (“Time reduction state III”) → Shows the timing chart when shifting to the normal game state (“after time reduction state II”). It is different from FIGS. 35 (C-2) and 36 (D) in that two jackpot game states are set in the continuous advantageous state after FIG. 38 (E).

In the case shown in FIG. 38 (E), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the jackpot game of "big hit I" and the jackpot game of "big hit II" and "big hit III", respectively. The ending result display in "Big hit I" is related to the total number of prize balls of the big winning openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As a result, the player can grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained by executing the jackpot game of "big hit I".

In addition, the result display during the ending in "Big hit II" is paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I" to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the large winning openings 14 and 15. As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in both the "time reduction state I" and the "time reduction state I", the player can see the result display during the ending of the "big hit II" including the previous continuous advantageous state. It is possible to grasp the total approximate number of game balls that have been acquired so far.

In addition, the result display during the ending in "Big hit III" is the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit III", the big hit game of "Big hit I" and "Big hit II". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game. As mentioned above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in "Time saving state II", the player gets from the ending result display in "Big hit III" to "Big hit III" including the previous continuous advantageous state. It is possible to grasp the total approximate number of the created game balls.

In the case shown in FIG. 38 (E), the result display at the end of the time saving is the final stage of the variable display of the last (last) special figure of the "time saving state I" and the variable display of the special figure of the last round of the "time saving state III". It will be held at the end of. It is not performed in "Time saving state II". The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state I" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit I". That is, it relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display at the end of the time saving in the "big hit I". Therefore, it is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in the previous continuous advantageous state again.

In addition, the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much even in the "time saving state III", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display at the end of the time saving in the "big hit III". It is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in two consecutive advantageous states.

In the case shown in FIG. 38 (E), the result display after the time reduction is not executed in the "time reduction state I", but is executed in the "time reduction state II". Specifically, since the jackpot game state is set only once in the previous continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is not performed in the "time reduction after state I". On the other hand, since the jackpot game state was set a total of 3 times in the 2 consecutive advantageous states, the result display after the time reduction is displayed at the start of the 4th normal effect mode accompanying the "after time reduction state I" after the 2 consecutive advantageous states. Is done. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the "time saving state III", the player can set the normal game state after the end of the continuous advantageous state, and the player can perform the multiple times in the two consecutive advantageous states. It is possible to immerse yourself in the afterglow of having performed the (3 times) jackpot game.

7-5-6. Sixth Specific Example Next, various result displays when three consecutive advantageous states are set via the fourth normal effect mode associated with the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 39 (F).

In the case shown in FIG. 39 (F), the result display during the ending is performed during the ending of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III", respectively. The ending result display in "Big hit I" is related to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I", and the ending result in "Big hit II". The display is the ending in "Big hit II". The result display is the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit II", and paid by the big hit game of "Big hit I". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the large winning openings 14 and 15 issued. In addition, the result display during the ending in "Big hit III" is the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit III", and the big hit game of "Big hit I" and "Big hit". It is related to the numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "II".

In the case shown in FIG. 39 (F), the result display at the end of the time saving is the final stage of the variable display of the last (last) special figure of the "time saving state I" and the variable display of the special figure of the last round of the "time saving state II". It is performed at the end of the game and at the end of the variable display of the special figure of the final episode of "Time saving state III". The content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state I" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in the "big hit I". That is, it relates to the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in the big hit game of "Big hit I". As described above, since the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the "time saving state I", the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends from the result display at the end of the time saving in the "big hit I". Therefore, it is possible to grasp again the approximate number of game balls obtained in the first consecutive advantageous state.

In addition, since the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Big hit II" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit II", the result at the end of the time reduction in "Big hit II" From the display, the player can recognize that the second consecutive advantageous state (quasi-continuous advantageous state) ends, and in addition, the previous quasi-continuous advantageous state including the first and second consecutive advantageous states. It is possible to grasp the approximate number of game balls obtained in.

In addition, since the content of the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in "Big hit III" is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display during the ending performed in "Big hit III", the result at the end of the time reduction performed in "Big hit II" From the display, the player can recognize that the continuous advantageous state ends, and in addition, the game ball that has been acquired in the quasi-continuous advantageous state so far, including the first, second, and third consecutive advantageous states. It is possible to grasp the approximate number of.

In the case shown in FIG. 39 (F), the result display after the time reduction is not executed in the "time reduction state I", but is executed in the "time reduction state II" and the "time reduction state III". Specifically, since the jackpot game state is set only once in the first continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction is not performed in the "time reduction after state I". On the other hand, since the jackpot game state was set twice in total in the first and second consecutive advantageous states, the time was shortened at the start of the fourth normal effect mode accompanying the "time saving after state II" after the two consecutive advantageous states. After that, the result is displayed. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state II". That is, it relates to a numerical value obtained by adding the total number of prize balls of the big prize openings 14 and 15 paid out in each of the big hit game of "big hit I" and the big hit game of "big hit II". Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the "time saving state II", the player can perform the jackpot game multiple times (twice) even during the setting of the normal game state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the afterglow of what was done.

Furthermore, since the jackpot game state was set a total of three times in the first, second, and third consecutive advantageous states, the start of the fourth normal effect mode accompanying the "time reduction after state III" after the three consecutive advantageous states. Sometimes the result is displayed after a short time. The content of the result display after the time reduction is the same as the numerical value shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed in the "time reduction state III". In other words, it is related to the total number of prize balls of the jackpots 14 and 15 paid out in each of the jackpot game of "big hit I", the jackpot game of "big hit II", and the jackpot game of "big hit III". is there. Therefore, in addition to the result display at the end of the time saving state at the end of the "time saving state III", the player can perform the jackpot game multiple times (three times) even during the setting of the normal game state after the end of the continuous advantageous state. It is possible to immerse yourself in the afterglow of what was done.

8. Effects of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment has a “big hit II” in FIG. 35 (C-2) and a “big hit III” in FIG. 36 (D). Regarding the special game in which the result is displayed during the ending of "Big hit II" in FIG. 38 (E), "Big hit II" in FIG. 39 (F), and "Big hit III", it is as if it is in a continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous) before execution. It is possible to make it look like a special game during the period of (advantageous state). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment in succeeding in "pulling back" the jackpot game shortly after the end of the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) period.

Further, when the result display during the ending of "Big hit II" in FIG. 35 (C-1) is performed, a while after the period of the continuous advantageous state (continuous advantageous period) before the execution (that is, the fourth normal effect). It is possible for the player to grasp that the jackpot game performed (shifting to the normal effect mode other than the fourth normal effect mode) through the mode has nothing to do with the continuous advantageous state.

Further, "after-time reduction state I" in FIG. 34 (B-1), "after-time reduction state I" in FIG. 34 (B-2), "after-time reduction state II" in FIG. 35 (C-2), and FIG. 36 ( D) “Post-time reduction state I” and “Post-time reduction state II”, FIG. 38 (E) “Post-time reduction state II”, and FIG. 39 (F) “Post-time reduction state II” and “Post-time reduction state III”. After a short time, the result display allows the player to enter the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) while setting the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode after the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). It is possible to recall that the jackpot game was executed. That is, such a result display after a short time allows the player to be immersed in the afterglow of the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) for a while after the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). ing.

Further, by executing such a result display after shortening the time, the player can grasp that the continuous advantageous state (or the quasi-continuous advantageous state) is terminated and the fourth normal effect mode of the normal game state is being entered. There is.

Players tend to expect as many jackpot games as possible to be performed during periods of continuous advantage. Therefore, as a result, when the number of executions of the jackpot game is one (single shot) during the continuous advantageous state, the player tends to feel disappointed.

Therefore, when the number of executions of the jackpot game during the period of the continuous advantageous state is one, the result is not displayed after the time reduction during the setting of the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode, so that the jackpot game It is possible to prevent the player from recollecting that the period of continuous advantageous state has ended when the number of executions is "single shot", and it is possible to leave it undisturbed without stimulating the player's disappointing mood.

Further, "after-time reduction state I" in FIG. 34 (B-1), "after-time reduction state I" in FIG. 34 (B-2), "after-time reduction state II" in FIG. 35 (C-2), and FIG. 36 ( D) “Post-time reduction state I” and “Post-time reduction state II”, FIG. 38 (E) “Post-time reduction state II”, and FIG. 39 (F) “Post-time reduction state II” and “Post-time reduction state III”. By displaying the result after the time reduction, the player recalls that the jackpot game was executed during the continuous advantageous state during the setting of the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode after the continuous advantageous state. be able to. That is, such a result display after a short time allows the player to be immersed in the afterglow of the continuous advantageous state for a while after the period of the continuous advantageous state (continuous advantageous period).

Further, in the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode, if the result display after the time reduction is performed and the mode is switched to the customer waiting effect mode, the result display after the time reduction ends. Before the end of the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode, it is possible to end the execution of the result display after a short time under other conditions (switching to the customer waiting effect mode).

The player may end the game at the timing when the period of the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) ends. In that case, if the result display after the time reduction is performed during the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode after the continuous advantageous state, the result display after the time reduction may be annoying to the new player. ..

Therefore, when the result display is performed after a short time during the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode, 30 seconds have passed without starting the next variable display from the end of the variable display of the special symbol. When the mode is switched to the customer waiting effect mode, the result display ends after a short time. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the player has stopped and switched to the customer waiting effect mode during the execution of the result display after the time reduction, the result display after the time reduction has ended. Therefore, it is easy for a new player to start a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 whose result display has been completed after a short time. Thus, it is possible to consider the mood of the player who newly starts the game during the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode.

In addition, when a high-base game state (high-probability high-base game state, low-probability high-base game state) and a jackpot game state are set in a series without going through the fourth normal effect mode, the last of them. The result display at the end of the time reduction is performed during the variable display of the special figure of the last round of the high base game state of, and the result display after the time reduction is performed at the start of the normal game state (low probability low base game state) set after that. There are times when I am told. In addition, even when the high-base game state, the normal game state with the fourth normal effect mode, and the jackpot game state are set in a series, the variable display of the special figure of the last inning of the last high-base game state is also set. The result display at the end of the time reduction may be performed during the time reduction, and the result display after the time reduction may be performed at the start of the normal game state set after that. Therefore, when the result display after the time reduction is also performed in addition to the result display at the end of the time reduction, the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening in all the big hit games performed through the high base game state. It is possible for the player to recognize the total number of 15 prize balls at the end of the final high-base gaming state and during the subsequent setting of the normal gaming state. Therefore, the player can be immersed in the afterglow of the execution of the jackpot game not only at the end of the last high-base game state but also after the end.

In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery becomes a big hit during the 4th normal effect mode in which the normal game state is set and the game state is changed from the normal game state to the big hit game state, the normal game state is set. The total number of game balls shown in the result display at the end of the time reduction performed at the end of the high base game state before the change is due to the entry into the big winning openings 14 and 15 opened in the big hit game in the changed big hit game state. The ending result display, which is the sum of the total number, is displayed during the execution of the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to make the jackpot game in which the result is displayed during the ending look like a jackpot game in a continuous advantageous state to the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment in succeeding in "pulling back" the jackpot game shortly after the end of the last high-base game state.

In addition, the result display during the ending is performed during the execution of the ending in the jackpot game in the jackpot game state after the change from the normal game state. Therefore, in the ending of the jackpot game that is won and executed during the fourth normal production mode shortly after the end of the last high-base game state, the player's recognition at the end of the final high-base game state is higher. It is possible to make the player realize that more game balls have been acquired.

In addition, when the number of times of setting the jackpot gaming state in the continuous advantageous state is one, the result display after the time reduction is the fourth normal of the normal gaming state set after the last high base gaming state in the continuous advantageous state. Not done in production mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the continuous advantageous state has ended when the jackpot game state is set only once (that is, “single shot”).

In addition, when the result display is performed after the time reduction in a predetermined period, 30 seconds from the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure 1 and special figure 2) without starting the variable display of the next special figure. When the fourth normal effect mode is switched to the customer waiting effect mode after the lapse of time, the result display disappears after a short time. Therefore, before the fourth normal effect mode ends, it is possible to end the execution of the result display after a short time under other conditions.

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 appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the first embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment, the payout in the jackpot game (special game) is the payout associated with the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15. However, the payout in the special game is to be paid out in association with the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15, and to the entry to the entry opening other than those big winning openings 14 and 15. It may be added with the accompanying payout. Therefore, the result display during the ending (display of the total number of payouts) is added to the total number paid out by entering the large winning openings 14 and 15 during the execution of the special game, to the entrances other than the large winning openings 14 and 15. The display may include at least the sum of the total number paid out by entering the ball. In addition, the result display (third display, special display) after the time reduction is paid out by entering the large winning openings 14 and 15 during the execution of the special game in the immediately preceding continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). The display may include at least the total number paid out by entering the ball into the entry openings other than the large winning openings 14 and 15. Furthermore, the result display at the end of the time reduction is added to the total number paid out by entering the special winning openings 14 and 15 during the execution of the special game in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). The display may include at least the sum of the total number paid out by entering the ball into the ball entrances other than 14 and 15.

Further, in the first embodiment, the result display (display of the total number of payouts) during the ending in the second and subsequent jackpot games (special games) in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) is displayed in the continuous advantageous state (or the total number of payouts). The display includes the total number paid out during the execution of all the special games from the first time of the quasi-continuous advantageous state) to the special game. However, such a payout total number display is set to the total number paid out during the execution of all the special games, and the high base gaming state (advantageous gaming state) in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) is set. It may be displayed by adding the total number paid out by entering the ball into various entrances. The various entrances are at least one of the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first major winning opening 14, and the second major winning opening 15.

Further, in the first embodiment, the result display at the end of the time reduction is displayed during the execution of the jackpot game (special game) in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). The display includes at least the total number paid out by entering the ball into the mouth 15. However, the result display at the end of the time reduction is set to the total number paid out in the special game, and various entrances are set during the setting of the high base game state (advantageous game state) in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). It may be displayed by adding the total number paid out by entering the ball.

Further, in the first embodiment, the execution can be continued for a specific period from the start of setting the normal gaming state after the high base gaming state (advantageous gaming state) until the number of special drawing lottery reaches the third specific number of times. The set period of the normal game state accompanied by the fourth normal effect mode was set. However, instead of the setting period of such a normal gaming state, the elapsed time from the start of setting the normal gaming state after the advantageous gaming state may be set as the specific period.

Further, although the third specific number of times is set to 10, it may be a number other than 10. However, the number of times of 20 or less is more preferable as the third specific number of times in that the number of game balls does not decrease so much in the early stage of the normal game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the number of times the jackpot game (special game) is executed once in the continuous advantageous state period (player advantageous period), the result display after shortening the time is not performed in the subsequent specific period. It was configured. However, when the number of times the special game is executed in the player's advantageous period is L times or less (L is an integer of 2 or more), the result is not displayed after the time reduction in the normal game state after that, and when it exceeds L times. The result display may be executed after a short time in a specific period thereafter.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the number of executions of the jackpot game (special game) in the continuous advantageous state period (player advantageous period) is one, the type of the last advantageous game state in the player advantageous period. Regardless of this, the result is not displayed after a short period of time in a specific period after that. However, if the number of times the special game is executed in the player advantageous period is one and the last advantageous game state in the player advantageous period is the "high accuracy and high base game state", the time is shortened in the subsequent specific period. While the result is not displayed, when the last advantageous gaming state of the player's advantageous period is the "low accuracy and high base gaming state", the result display after a short time may be executed in a specific period. Alternatively, conversely, when the last advantageous gaming state of the player's advantageous period is the "high accuracy and high base gaming state", the result display after a short time can be executed in a specific period thereafter, but the game concerned. When the last advantageous gaming state of the person advantageous period is the "low accuracy high base gaming state", the result may not be displayed after the time reduction in the specific period.

Further, in the first embodiment, the last gaming state of the continuous advantageous state period (player advantageous period) is the high base gaming state (advantageous gaming state). However, there may be a configuration in which the final gaming state of the player advantageous period is the special gaming state. Specifically, for example, a configuration in which a normal gaming state can be set without setting an advantageous gaming state after the special gaming state may be used. Further, for example, after the special gaming state, the high-probability high-base gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state, is set, but the low-probability high-base gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state, is not set, and the normal gaming state can be set. It may be configured.

Further, in the first embodiment, during the execution of the result display (third display, special display) after the time reduction, the variable display of the next special figure is not started from the variable display of the final special figure for a predetermined time (3rd display, special display). When the effect mode is switched from the fourth normal effect mode to the customer waiting effect mode after 30 seconds), the result display ends after a short time. However, the result display may be terminated after a short time before switching to the customer waiting effect mode. Specifically, the predetermined time is set to less than 30 seconds, and the predetermined time elapses before switching to the customer waiting effect mode without starting the variable display of the next special figure from the variable display of the final special figure. Later, the result display may end after a short time. Further, the condition for switching to the customer waiting effect mode is 30 seconds after the final variable display of the special figure, but it may be a time (period) other than 30 seconds.

Further, in the first embodiment, the execution timing of the result display at the end of the time saving is the final (final) special figure in the last high-base gaming state (advantageous gaming state) of the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). It was the final stage of the fluctuation display of. However, the execution timing of the result display at the end of the time saving may be set to a period other than the final stage of the variable display period of the special figure. In addition, the result display at the end of the time reduction is configured to be performed during a part of the variable display of the final (final) special figure of the last high-base game state. However, the result display at the end of the time saving may be configured to be performed over the entire period during the variable display of the final special figure in the final high-base gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the ending result display (display of the total number of payouts) is paid out by entering the first big prize opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 during the execution of the jackpot game (special game). The display includes at least the total number of items. However, the display may include the number of times the special game is executed in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). In addition, the result display (third display, special display) after the time reduction is paid out by entering the large winning openings 14 and 15 during the execution of the special game in the immediately preceding continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). The display includes at least the total number of items. However, the display may include the number of executions of the special game in the immediately preceding continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). In addition, the result display at the end of the time reduction is a display including at least the total number paid out by entering the large winning openings 14 and 15 during the execution of the special game in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state). did. However, the display may include the number of times the special game is executed in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state).

Further, in the first embodiment, the result display at the end of the time saving is configured to show the same content (numerical value) as the result display during the ending (display of the total number of payouts) performed in the immediately preceding jackpot game. However, the result display at the end of the time saving may be configured to show a content different from the result display during the ending (display of the total number of payouts) performed in the immediately preceding jackpot game.

Further, in the first embodiment, regardless of the execution of the result display (third display, special display) after the time reduction, the result display (payout) during the ending of the big hit game (special game) performed as a big hit within a specific period. As the total number display), at least the total number paid out in the special game in the continuous advantageous state (or quasi-continuous advantageous state) is added to the total number paid out in the special game. However, as a display of the total number of payouts of special games performed as a big hit within a specific period in which the third display (special display) is performed, the total number of payouts in the special game is shown in the continuous advantageous state (or). While the display is performed by adding at least the total number paid out in the special game in the quasi-continuous advantageous state), the special game paid out in which the third display (special display) is a big hit within a specific period of non-execution. As the total number display, a display may be performed in which only the total number paid out in the special game is included.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fourth normal effect mode is set to the "dedicated effect mode" that is performed in association with the setting of the normal game state after the time reduction state, and the normal effect is not executed by switching during the setting of the normal game state. It was set to the mode. However, the fourth normal effect mode may be set as a normal effect mode that can be executed by switching during the setting of the normal game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, a normal gaming state accompanied by one or a plurality of fourth normal effect modes and a series of gaming states including a plurality of continuous advantageous states sandwiching the normal gaming state are defined as quasi-continuous advantageous states. However, a normal gaming state accompanied by one of the most recent fourth normal effect modes and a series of gaming states including two consecutive advantageous states sandwiching the normal gaming state may be set as a quasi-continuous advantageous state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fraction rate (probability) in which the jackpot symbol A is selected as the symbol is set to 50%, and the fraction rate (probability) in which the jackpot symbol B is selected is set to 50%. That is, if the result of the special figure 1 lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol A and the big hit symbol B can be selected as the big hit symbols with the same probability. However, if the result of the special figure 1 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol A is selected as the jackpot symbol and the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol B is selected may be different.

Further, when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a big hit, the distribution rate (probability) in which the jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 40%, and the distribution rate (probability) in which the jackpot symbol D is selected is set to 40%. Probability) was set to 60%. That is, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol D is more easily selected than the big hit symbol C as the big hit symbol. However, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol D is selected may be lower than the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol. Alternatively, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol and the distribution rate in which the jackpot symbol D is selected may be the same.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display unit 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is used as the 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 first embodiment, the so-called "type 1" and "digipachi" pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, the so-called "type 3" and "rights" pachinko game machines, and the so-called "type 1" pachinko game machines and the "type 2" pachinko game machines are combined. It may be a pachinko gaming machine called "1 type 2 types mixed". Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called "loop machine" in which the winning probability can be controlled to a high probability state until the next big hit game is won.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions A1 to A4, inventions B1 to B3) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1
If a predetermined determination (big hit determination) can be executed and the predetermined determination is a specific result (big hit), a game control means for setting a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) from a plurality of gaming states. ,
It is provided with an effect executing means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect.
In addition to the special gaming state, the plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) and an advantageous gaming state (high base gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Is included,
The special game state involves the execution of a special game (big hit game) in which the game medium can be paid out.
The game control means
After the special gaming state, the advantageous gaming state may be set.
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, the total number of payouts including at least the total number of game media paid out in the special game may be displayed (result display during ending).
A specific period (a period during the fourth normal effect mode) after the end of the player advantageous period (the period in which the continuous advantageous state is set) in which the special gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are performed once or a plurality of times in a series. As the total number of payouts of the special game in which the predetermined determination is performed as the specific result, the total number of game media paid out in the special game is added to the total number of game media paid out in the special game, and the player's advantage period immediately before the special game. The first display (the ending result display shown in FIG. 35 (C-2)), which is obtained by adding at least the total number of game media paid out in the special game, may be performed (pachinko gaming machine PY1). Is.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special game in which the first display is performed can be shown to the player as if it were a special game in a specific period, and the special game is "pulled back" shortly after the end of the specific period. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that has been successful.

Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
As the display of the total number of payouts of the special game in which the predetermined determination is performed as the specific result after the specific period, the total number of game media paid out in the special game is advantageous to the player immediately before. A gaming machine characterized in that a second display (the ending result display shown in FIG. 35 (C-2)) in which the total number of game media paid out in the special game during the period is not added may be performed. is there.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second display is performed, the player has no relation to the special game played after a specific period from the player's advantageous period to the player's advantageous period. Can be grasped.

Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
The effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific period, a third display (result display after a short time) including at least the total number of game media paid out in the special game in the immediately preceding player advantageous period may be performed. Is.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the third display allows the player to recall that the special game was executed during the player's advantageous period in a specific period after the player's advantageous period. That is, the third display allows the player to immerse himself in the afterglow of the player advantage period for a while after the player advantage period. Further, by executing the third display, the player can grasp that the player advantageous period has ended and is in the specific period.

Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A3.
The effect executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the third display is not performed during the specific period when the number of times the special game is executed in the immediately preceding player advantageous period is one.

Players tend to expect as many special games as possible to be performed in a particular period of time. Therefore, as a result, when the number of executions of the special game during the player's advantageous period is one (single shot), the player tends to feel disappointed.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, when the number of executions of the special game is one in the player advantageous period, the third display is not performed in the specific period, so that the number of executions of the special game is ". It is possible to prevent the player from recollecting that the player's advantageous period has ended with "single shot", and to leave it undisturbed without stimulating the player's disappointing mood.

Invention B1
If a predetermined determination (big hit determination) can be executed and the predetermined determination is a specific result (big hit), a game control means for setting a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) from a plurality of gaming states. ,
It is provided with an effect executing means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect.
In addition to the special gaming state, the plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) and an advantageous gaming state (high base gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Is included,
The special game state involves the execution of a special game (big hit game) in which the game medium can be paid out.
The game control means
After the special gaming state, the advantageous gaming state may be set.
The effect executing means is
A specific period (a period during the fourth normal effect mode) after the end of the player advantageous period (the period in which the continuous advantageous state is set) in which the special gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are performed once or a plurality of times in a series. In the pachinko gaming machine, there is a case where a special display (result display after a short time) including at least the total number of game media paid out in the special game in the immediately preceding player advantageous period is performed. PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special display allows the player to recall that the special game was executed during the player's advantageous period in a specific period after the player's advantageous period. That is, the special display allows the player to immerse himself in the afterglow of the player advantage period for a while after the player advantage period. Further, by executing the special display, the player can grasp that the player's advantageous period has ended and is in a specific period.

Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The effect executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the execution of the special display is terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied while the special display is being performed during the specific period.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a predetermined end condition is satisfied while the special display is being performed during the specific period, the special display ends. Therefore, before the end of the specific period, another machine is used. It is possible to end the execution of the special display under the condition.

Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
The game control means
Special symbols can be displayed in a variable manner,
The predetermined end condition is a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the end of the variable display of the special symbol during the specific period in which the special display is performed, without starting the next variable display. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it has passed.

The player may end the game at the timing when the player advantage period ends. In that case, if the special display is performed during a specific period after the player advantageous period, the special display may be annoying to the new player.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, when a predetermined time elapses without starting the next variable display from the end of the variable display of the special symbol when the special display is performed during the specific period. , The special display ends. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the special display has ended in the gaming machine in which the player stops during the execution of the special display and the predetermined time is exceeded. Therefore, it is easy for a new player to start a game on a gaming machine for which the special display has been completed. Thus, it is possible to consider the mood of the player who newly starts the game during a specific period.

14 ... 1st prize opening 15 ... 2nd prize 73 ... Prize ball payout device 100 ... Game control board (game control means)
101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board (production execution means)
121 ... Microcomputer for production control PY1 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

If a predetermined determination can be executed and the predetermined determination is a specific result, a game control means for setting a special game state from a plurality of game states and a game control means.
Equipped with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
In addition to the special gaming state, the plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.
The special game state involves the execution of a special game in which the game medium can be paid out.
The game control means
After the special gaming state, the advantageous gaming state may be set.
The effect executing means is
In a specific period after the end of the player advantageous period in which the special game state and the advantageous game state are performed once or a plurality of times in a series, the game paid out in the special game in the immediately preceding player advantageous period. Sometimes a special display is made that includes at least the total number of media
A gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the special display is terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied while the special display is being performed during the specific period.

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