JP2021094079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control microcomputer 101 for performing a lottery for a big winning or not on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition, a normal button 40 that can be pressed and operated by a player, and a performance control microcomputer 121 capable of controlling a predetermined performance. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a LOGO challenge pre-performance being a read-ahead performance, a button operation promotion performance that prompts the press-down operation of the normal button 40 in the challenge pre-performance, and a LOGO challenge performance that suggests the big winning expectation during a variable display of a symbol and includes a plurality of performance modes. On the basis of the press-down operation of the normal button 40 in the button operation promotion performance that is executed in the LOGO challenge pre-performance, the performance modes of the LOGO challenge performance executed during the variable display of the symbol are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a determination is made based on acquired determination information, and a jackpot game can be executed based on the determination result.

Further, along with the jackpot game, various effects are executed based on the determination result of the determination information. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the determination information for winning the jackpot has already been acquired, a look-ahead effect (pre-effect) suggesting that the jackpot is a jackpot is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-152241

However, although the pre-production described in Patent Document 1 merely suggests to the player that it is a big hit, there is still room for improvement in the pre-production in order to enhance the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A hit determination means that can determine whether or not a hit is based on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A symbol display control means that displays the symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays the symbol in a stop mode that indicates the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
In a gaming machine equipped with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect.
A preliminary determination means capable of determining whether or not a hit is made prior to the determination by the hit determination means,
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means
Based on the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means, the advance effect that can suggest the period value of the hit before the determination by the hit determination means, and
In the pre-production, an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means and an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means,
Based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a hit during the variable display of the symbol, and the first effect mode and the second effect different from the first effect mode. It is possible to execute a mode and a suggestion effect including a plurality of types of effect modes.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed may be different based on the operation of the operation means in the operation effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

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 production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production 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. FIG. 1 is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table in a non-time saving state relating to a feature point of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "big hit" related to the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "loss with reach" related to the characteristic points of PY1, and (C) is the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a table which shows the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the "non-time saving state" and "the loss without reach". It is a look-ahead determination table in a non-time saving state related to the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a look-ahead effect lottery table in a non-time saving state related to the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a table which shows the production mode of the LOGO challenge production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process.

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 (operating means) 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 (operating means) 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 part 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. (One example) may be acquired (a predetermined condition is satisfied). 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 stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, which is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one regular map selected from a plurality of types of regular maps by a regular map 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) 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 (initial position) 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. To do. 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 (output means), frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.). It suffices if the game effect, the customer 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 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and the first that detects the game ball that has won the first major winning opening 14. A large winning opening sensor, a second large winning opening sensor 15a that detects a game ball that has won a second large winning opening 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area 16 (enters a specific area 16), In addition, 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) is included. 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 (effect control means) includes an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect RAM 124. The effect CPU 122 that executes the program stored in the effect ROM 123 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. Specifically, 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 to be a 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 has 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 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation 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 saving 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). It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

Further, 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 the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach (normal reach effect), which is a type of reach, is referred to as "N loss variation". The special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination (pre-determination means) 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 and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. 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 the number of times the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened. 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 more 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 (make the game ball 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. The jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern in this way 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 set any of the game states of "big hit game state (special game state)". 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 memorized as the 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, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined as 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 than in 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 standby state is 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 is stopped and displayed. 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, there are various types 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. 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 gradually changes. Decelerate to. 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-dedicated production 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 start 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 is concerned. 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 (initial position) 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 (special button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this special button operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, an effect for promoting the operation of the special button 41 (special button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the special button operation promotion effect, the special button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The special 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 (special button pressing operation image G32), and a special button. An image showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (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 special button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the special button operation valid period, FIG. 22 ( As shown in B), 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. In the operation effect, a period during which the normal button 40 is pressed (normal button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this normal button operation valid period, the normal button operation promotion that prompts the operation of the normal button 40 is promoted. A production may be performed. In addition, in the operation effect, a period during which the normal button 40 pressing operation is valid (normal button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this normal button operation valid period, continuous pressing operation of the normal button 40 is urged. A normal button continuous operation promotion effect may be performed.

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. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) 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). After the end of S005), it is performed both as a period until the next main side 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) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is cut 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) after the stop display of the running normal figure is started. 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 (hit determination means), the 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 the jackpot determination according to the current gaming state Using the table, 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 (hit determination means), the 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 the jackpot determination according to the current gaming state Using the table, 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 related to 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 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold 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 (symbol display control means), the special symbol display 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time, and the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. Is stopped and displayed. 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 are produced by 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. Processing (S4105), effect timer update process (S4106), voice control process (S4107), switch process (S4108), button validity period process (S4109), and effect data creation process (S4110) 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 the 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 that operates 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 switch processing, the display contents of the display unit 50a and the like are set based on the operation data for the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a detected in the input processing. In the button validity period processing, the button operation validity period of various buttons (normal button 40, special button 41, etc.) is set. The button operation valid period includes a normal button operation valid period for a normal button 40 pressing operation and a special button operation valid period for the special button 41.

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 Pachinko Game Machine PY1 Hereinafter, feature points of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described in detail. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), the logo challenge pre-production (pre-production), which is a look-ahead effect, and the LOGO challenge effect (suggestion effect), which is a variable effect, can be executed. Is a feature point. Further, when the pre-reading determination is performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 using the pre-reading determination table in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. 29 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers, the logo challenge advance is performed based on the pre-reading determination result. The production may be executed. Then, when one item image is determined from the three types of item images (simple notification, chance notification, and one-shot notification) displayed on the display unit 50a in the executed LOGO challenge pre-production, the item image is determined. The production mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to the determined one item image is selected. After that, in the variation effect performed by the variation display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target, the feature point is that the challenge effect of the effect mode corresponding to the determined one item image is executed.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number. The variation pattern of the special figure 1 is determined based on the above. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination, the special figure 1 variation pattern is "P01", "P02", "P03", or "P03". It is possible to determine any of "P21". Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is lost in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", "P04" and "P05" are used as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. , Or "P06", whichever can be determined. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The fraction is as shown in FIG. 28 (A). The distribution rate (selection ratio) of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. This also applies to special figure fluctuation patterns other than "P01", "P02", "P03", "P04", "P05", "P06", and "P21".

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is lost in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", "P26" is determined as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Is possible. In the present embodiment, which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is lost in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern is "P07" or "P08". It is possible to determine. Which of these two types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reserved. When the number of special figure 1 reserved is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, and when the number of special figure 1 reserved is 3 to 4, the special figure variation It is easy to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively short time.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" is a LOGO challenge jackpot variation in which the LOGO challenge effect is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26" is a LOGO challenge loss variation in which the LOGO challenge effect is performed. In the LOGO challenge effect of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the non-time saving state is set, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 are Figure variation pattern This is a type of variation effect executed when the special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” or the special figure 1 variation pattern “P26” is determined based on a random number. The LOGO challenge production is not a reach production such as N reach, L reach, and SP reach.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P01" is an SP jackpot fluctuation in which normal fluctuation-> reach-> N reach-> development effect-> SP reach is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P04" is a normal fluctuation-> reach-> N. It is a SP loss fluctuation in which reach → development production → SP reach is performed.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P02" is an L jackpot fluctuation in which normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development effect → L reach is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P05” is a normal fluctuation → reach → N. Reach → Development production → L Reach is performed L loss fluctuation.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P03" is an N jackpot fluctuation in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach but L reach or SP reach is not performed, such as normal fluctuation → reach → N reach. .. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P06" is an N loss fluctuation in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach but the L reach or the SP reach is not performed, such as normal fluctuation → reach → N reach. ..

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" is a normal loss variation in which the variation effect ends in 12 seconds or 13 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern “P08” shown in FIG. 27 is a normal loss variation in which the variation effect ends in 3 seconds or 4 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching.

Next, the fractionation rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 28. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the fraction of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the “non-time saving state” and the “big hit” in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. "P03" distribution rate (10%) ⇒ Special Figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P02" distribution rate (20%) ⇒ Special Figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P01" distribution rate (30%) ⇒ Special Figure 1 fluctuation The distribution rate (40%) of the pattern "P21" increases in this order.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the fraction of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 selected in the case of the “non-time saving state” and the “loss with reach” in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is special. Fig. 1 Fractionation rate of fluctuation pattern "P04" (20%) ⇒ Distributor rate of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P05" (30%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P06" (50%) It is getting higher in order.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment in the "non-time saving state", the number of special figures reserved is "0 to 2", and the number of special figures is "missing without reach". The distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected for is the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P26" (5%) ⇒ the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P08" (20%) ⇒ special FIG. 1 The fluctuation pattern “P07” increases in the order of the fraction (75%).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment in the "non-time saving state", the number of special figures reserved is "3-4", and the number of special figures is "loss without reach". The distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected for is the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P26" (5%) ⇒ the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P07" (20%) ⇒ special FIG. 1 The fluctuation pattern “P08” increases in the order of the fraction (75%).

Next, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" in the non-time saving state, the probability that SP reach is executed in the non-time saving state, and the case where L reach is executed in the non-time saving state. The probability, the probability when only N reach is executed in the non-time saving state, and the probability when the LOGO challenge effect is executed will be described respectively.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the probabilities that SP reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" in the non-time saving state are "220/65536" and "30". % ”(“ About 0.101% ”) (see FIGS. 10 (A) and 28 (A)).

In addition, the probability that L reach will be executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" in the non-time saving state is the product of "220/65536" and "20%" ("about 0.067"). % ”) (See FIGS. 10 (A) and 28 (A)).

The probability that only N reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" in the non-time saving state is the product of "220/65536" and "10%" ("about 0.034%"). ") (See FIGS. 10 (A) and 28 (A)).

The probability that the LOGO challenge effect will be executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" in the non-time saving state is the product of "220/65536" and "40%" ("about 0.134%"). ") (See FIGS. 10 (A) and 28 (A)).

Next, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach" in the non-time saving state, the probability that SP reach will be executed, and the L reach in the non-time saving state. The probability that is executed and the probability that only N reach is executed in a non-time saving state will be described respectively.

The probabilities of SP reach being executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach" in the non-time saving state are "65316/65536" and "30/100". , And the product of "20%" ("about 5.98%") (see FIGS. 10 (A), 10 (C), 28 (B)).

In addition, the probabilities that L reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach" in the non-time saving state are "65316/65536" and "30". It is the product of "/ 100" and "30%" (see "FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (C), FIG. 28 (B)).

In addition, the probability that only N reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach" in the non-time saving state is "65316/65536", " It is the product of "30/100" and "50%" (see "FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (C), FIG. 28 (B)).

Next, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "loss" and the result of the reach judgment is "no reach" in the non-time saving state, the probability that the normal loss fluctuation is executed and the LOGO challenge effect are executed. The probability of such a case will be described.

When the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "no reach" in the non-time saving state, the probability that the normal losing fluctuation is executed is "65316/65536", "60 / It is the product of "100" and "20% + 75%" ("about 56.81%") (see FIGS. 10 (A), 10 (C), 28 (C)).

The probabilities when the LOGO challenge effect is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "no reach" in the non-time saving state are "65316/65536" and "60 /". It is the product of "100" and "5%" (see "FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (C), FIG. 28 (C)).

According to the above explanation, when the jackpot is won (in the case of jackpot fluctuation), the LOGO challenge production is the most easily executed among only the SP reach, the L reach, and the N reach (see FIG. 28). .. Next, SP reach is likely to be executed, then L reach is likely to be executed, and then only N reach is likely to be executed (see FIG. 28). On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss fluctuation), SP reach, L reach, LOGO challenge production, N reach only, and normal loss fluctuation are the most easily executed, which is the normal loss fluctuation (Fig.). 28). Next, only N reach is likely to be executed, then L reach is likely to be executed, then SP reach is likely to be executed, and then the LOGO challenge effect is likely to be executed (see FIG. 28). Therefore, the LOGO challenge effect of the present embodiment is likely to be executed when a jackpot is won (in the case of a jackpot fluctuation), but is difficult to be executed in the case of a loss (in the case of a loss fluctuation). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. It is possible to perform an effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, an operation effect using an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

Next, the look-ahead determination in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 is based on the special figure 1 look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) shown in FIG. Look-ahead judgment) is performed. In the look-ahead judgment in the non-time saving state, it is judged whether or not the special symbol random number is judged as "big hit" in the big hit judgment, and whether the reach random number is judged as "with reach" or "without reach" in the reach judgment. Judgment of whether or not, judgment of whether the reach random number is judged as "with reach" or "without reach" in the reach judgment, and which special figure fluctuation pattern the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is judged in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. Judgment as to whether or not it is determined is included.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 generates a start winning command including information on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the look-ahead determination, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation”, a start winning command (command 71) indicating that fact is generated. , Set in the output buffer. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation", a start winning command (command 01) indicating that fact is generated and set in the output buffer. To do. Further, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that the fluctuation pattern is “L jackpot fluctuation”, a start winning command (command 02) indicating that fact is generated and set in the output buffer. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that “N jackpot fluctuation”, a start winning command (command 03) indicating that fact is generated and set in the output buffer. To do.

Similarly, when the pre-reading determination regarding the special figure 1 is determined to be "loss variation", the start winning command according to the type of the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the pre-reading determination (from the command 04 shown in FIG. 29). Command 07 and command 81) shown in FIG. 29 are generated and set in the output buffer.

Next, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading judgment result indicating that the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation", the start winning command (command 71) indicating that fact or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". When the pre-reading determination result indicates that the effect is received by the effect control microcomputer 121, a lottery for the main pre-reading effect (LOGO challenge pre-effect described later) is shown. It will be described based on 30.

As shown in FIG. 30, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the LOGO challenge pre-effect at a rate of 100%. Select with. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). .. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L jackpot fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). .. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N jackpot fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). ..

As shown in FIG. 30, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 performs 100% of the LOGO challenge pre-effect. Select by the ratio of. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP loss fluctuation" (FIG. 30). reference). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L loss fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). .. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N loss fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). .. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the LOGO challenge pre-effect when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "normal loss fluctuation" (see FIG. 30). ..

According to the above description, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". , Logo challenge pre-production is executed (see FIG. 30). On the other hand, if the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is not "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the LOGO challenge pre-production is not executed. (See FIG. 30).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, among the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P01”, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P02”, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P03”, or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P21”. , "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" (see Special Figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", FIG. 28 (A)) is selected at the highest rate ("40%"). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P04", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P05", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P06", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P07", and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern Among "P08" or special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P26", the ratio at which "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation" (see special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P26", FIG. 28 (A)) is selected ("about 2.99"). % ") Is the lowest. As a result, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "big hit fluctuation", there is a high probability that it is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation", and the start received from the game control microcomputer 101. When the look-ahead determination result indicated by the winning command is "loss variation", the probability of "LOGO challenge loss variation" is very low. Then, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed (see FIG. 30). ). According to the above description, in the present embodiment, the logo challenge pre-production is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101. It can be said that the jackpot expectation based on the look-ahead determination result is higher than the case where the logo challenge pre-production is not executed based on the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 by the control microcomputer 121. Further, when the logo challenge pre-production is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121, it can be said that the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination is high.

<LOGO Challenge Pre-Direction>
Next, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading judgment result indicating that the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation", the start winning command (command 71) indicating that fact or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". In the case of the pre-reading determination result to that effect, the LOGO challenge pre-production executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the start winning command (command 81) indicating that effect will be described.

The logo challenge pre-production, which is a look-ahead effect, was performed using the special figure 1 related random numbers acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 in a non-time saving state and the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 29. When the result of the look-ahead determination is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the logo challenge advance at the same time as the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 by the effect control microcomputer 121. The production is executed. In the present embodiment, when the logo challenge pre-production is started at the same time as the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the look-ahead determination target for the "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or the "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation" is applied. It will continue until the variable display based on the hold storage is performed (see FIGS. 32 (D), 33 (A), 33 (B), 33 (D), and 33 (F)).

Special Figure 1 The LOGO challenge pre-production executed when the fluctuation pattern is a look-ahead judgment result indicating that the fluctuation pattern is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", determines the jackpot expectation degree based on the look-ahead judgment result. It is a pre-reading effect that suggests. Further, in the LOGO challenge pre-production executed when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that the logo challenge jackpot fluctuation is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed. When the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed, the LOGO selection promotion effect that prompts the player to select the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect to be executed is executed.

In the LOGO selection promotion effect, the normal button operation selection image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button operation selection image G5 is an arrow image (selection image G51) indicating the currently selected item image among the three item images and an image (normal button selection) prompting the selection by pressing the normal button 40. Image G52) and three types of item images (effect mode image G53) showing the types of effect modes of the LOGO challenge effect (FIGS. 33 (A), 33 (B), 33 (D), FIG. 33 (F)).

In the LOGO selection promotion effect, the effect mode image G53 displayed on the display unit 50a shows three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33). From the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33) shown in the effect mode image G53 displayed on the display unit 50a, the player normally presses the button 40. It is possible to select one item image by pressing. In the present embodiment, three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and three item images displayed on the display unit 50a when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. Of (see FIG. 33), the effect mode corresponding to one item image shown by the selected image G51 is determined, and the determined effect mode becomes the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect (FIG. 33 (B), FIG. 33 (D), see FIG. 33 (F)).

<LOGO challenge production>
Next, the LOGO challenge effect executed in the special figure variation effect when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "LOGO challenge jackpot variation" or "LOGO challenge loss variation" will be described. When the information included in the special figure 1 variation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101 is information related to the LOGO challenge effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment has a first variation effect pattern and a second variation effect pattern. To select one of the variable effect patterns or the third variable effect pattern and execute the LOGO challenge effect including the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect according to the selected variable effect pattern. (See FIG. 31).

The LOGO challenge effect executed in the special figure variation effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the result of the jackpot determination may be a jackpot. Further, during the execution of the LOGO challenge effect, a button operation promotion effect for urging the player to press the normal button 40 and a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot may be performed (FIG. 31). reference). As shown in FIG. 31, as the production mode of the LOGO challenge effect in the present embodiment, there are the production mode of the first LOGO challenge effect, the production mode of the second LOGO challenge effect, and the production mode of the third LOGO challenge effect.

In the present embodiment, it is displayed in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect executed when the pre-reading judgment result is "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". From the three item images displayed in the part 50a (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33), according to the item image selected by pressing the normal button 40. , Not only the production mode of the LOGO challenge production, but also the playability in the LOGO challenge production will be different.

Specifically, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, three item images ("simple notification", "chance notification", "one-shot notification", and the figure displayed on the display unit 50a. Of the three items (see 33), three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, and “one-shot notification”) displayed on the display unit 50a when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. , FIG. 33), when the selected image G51 shows an item image indicating "simple notification", the first LOGO challenge effect is performed by the variation effect based on the variation display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. A LOGO challenge effect consisting of an effect mode is executed. In the LOGO selection promotion effect, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a changes each time the normal button 40 is pressed once.

In the LOGO challenge effect, which comprises the effect mode of the first LOGO challenge effect, the normal button operation promotion effect (see FIGS. 34 (B), 34 (D), and 35 (A)) that encourages the pressing operation of the normal button 40 three times in total. ) And two notice effects (see the first LOGO notice, FIGS. 34 (C) and 34 (E)) are executed (see FIG. 31). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, three item images displayed on the display unit 50a ("simple notification", "chance notification", "one-shot notification", see FIG. 33. ), When the item image indicating "simple notification" is selected by the player, when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is performed, the production of the second LOGO challenge effect described later is performed. It is possible for the player to enjoy the LOGO challenge production consisting of the production mode of the first LOGO challenge production, in which the number of times the advance notice production is executed and the number of times the normal button operation promotion production is executed are smaller than the LOGO challenge production consisting of the modes. Become.

Of the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion production executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production. (See "Simple notification", "Chance notification", "One-shot notification", and FIG. 33) of three item images displayed on the display unit 50a when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. Of these, when the selected image G51 shows an item image indicating "chance notification", the logo is a variation effect based on the variation display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target, and is a LOGO consisting of an effect mode of the second LOGO challenge effect. Challenge production is executed.

When the LOGO challenge effect comprising the effect mode of the second LOGO challenge effect is executed, the normal button continuous operation promotion effect (FIG. 36 (B), FIG. 36 (D), FIG. 36 (F), see FIG. 37 (A)) and three notice effects (see the second logo notice, FIG. 36 (C), FIG. 36 (E), FIG. 36 (G)). Is executed (see FIG. 31). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, three item images displayed on the display unit 50a ("simple notification", "chance notification", "one-shot notification", see FIG. 33. ), When the item image indicating "chance notification" is selected by the player, when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed, from the production mode of the first LOGO challenge effect. The player can enjoy the LOGO challenge effect, which comprises the effect mode of the second LOGO challenge effect, in which the advance notice effect is executed and the normal button operation promotion effect is executed more often than the LOGO challenge effect.

Of the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion production executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production. (See "Simple notification", "Chance notification", "One-shot notification", and FIG. 33) of three item images displayed on the display unit 50a when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. Of these, when the selected image G51 shows an item image indicating "one notification", the variation effect is based on the variation display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target, and consists of the effect mode of the third LOGO challenge effect. The LOGO challenge production is executed.

When the LOGO challenge effect comprising the effect mode of the third LOGO challenge effect is executed, the button operation promotion effect for prompting the pressing operation of the special button 41 once is executed in the LOGO challenge effect (see FIG. 31). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, three item images displayed on the display unit 50a ("simple notification", "chance notification", "one-shot notification", see FIG. 33. ), When the item image indicating "one notification" is selected by the player, when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed, the production mode of the second LOGO challenge effect. The number of times the operation production is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the LOGO challenge production or the production mode of the first LOGO challenge production is very small, and the advance notice production is not executed at all. Players will be able to enjoy the challenge production.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 50a is performed in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect between the start of the LOGO challenge effect and the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. By selecting the item image that suits the player's preference from the three item images displayed in (“Simple notification”, “Chance notification”, “One-shot notification”, see Fig. 33), that item The LOGO challenge effect of the effect mode corresponding to the image is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the playability because the player's own selection in the look-ahead effect can affect the change effect based on the change display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. ing.

Next, using FIG. 31, from among the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO challenge pre-production. , The effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 corresponding to the selected one item image will be described.

It was executed when the change display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target was performed, and the special figure 1 change pattern was the look-ahead judgment result indicating that the change pattern was "LOGO challenge jackpot change" or "LOGO challenge loss change". Three item images displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO challenge pre-production in the LOGO selection promotion production in the LOGO challenge pre-production (see "simple notification", "chance notification", "one-shot notification", and FIG. 33). Of these, when the item image indicated by the selected image G51 is an item image indicating "simple notification", it is produced as a production mode of the LOGO challenge production based on the "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or the "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". The first variation effect pattern is selected by the control microcomputer 121 (see FIG. 31). When the first variable effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the first LOGO challenge effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect, and the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected first LOGO challenge effect mode is executed. (See FIGS. 31, 34, 35).

It was executed when the change display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target was performed, and the special figure 1 change pattern was a look-ahead judgment result indicating that the change pattern was "LOGO challenge jackpot change" or "LOGO challenge loss change". Of the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion production in the LOGO challenge pre-production, the selected image G51 When the item image indicated by is an item image indicating "chance notification", the effect control microcomputer 121 is used as an effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect based on the "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or the "LOGO challenge loss variation". Two variable effect patterns will be selected (see FIG. 31). When the second variable effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the second LOGO challenge effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect, and the LOGO challenge effect composed of the selected second LOGO challenge effect mode is executed. (See FIGS. 31, 36, 37).

It was executed when the change display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target was performed, and the special figure 1 change pattern was a look-ahead judgment result indicating that the change pattern was "LOGO challenge jackpot change" or "LOGO challenge loss change". Of the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, see FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion production in the LOGO challenge pre-production, the selected image G51 When the item image indicated by is an item image indicating "one notification", the effect control microcomputer 121 is used as an effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect based on the "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" or the "LOGO challenge loss variation". The third variable effect pattern will be selected (see FIG. 31). When the first variable effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the third LOGO challenge effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect, and the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected third LOGO challenge effect mode is executed. (See FIGS. 31, 38, 39).

Next, the case where the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed and the case where the LOGO challenge pre-effect is not executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the fluctuation effect based on the normal loss fluctuation (see the fluctuation patterns “P07” and “P08” in FIG. 1 of the special figure 1 and FIG. 27) is performed in the non-time saving state, the display unit 50a shows the left side. The variable display of the effect symbol EZ1, the medium effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is performed. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the first hold icon HA and the icon TA are hold displays in the normal mode. In addition, a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 32 (A) is advanced to the effect image shown in FIG. The effect symbol EZ3 is definitively stopped and displayed in the lost mode ("456"), and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are also definitively stopped and displayed in the lost mode ("456"). ..

In addition, when the term "fixed stop display" or "final stop display" is used, it means that the effect symbol is completely stopped. On the other hand, in the temporary stop display, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is "0", but it is completely changed by shaking, enlarging and reducing repeatedly at the position where the effect symbol is displayed. The state where it is not stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

A new game ball is won in the first starting port 11 before the variation effect executed in FIG. 32 (B) is completed and the next variation effect is started, and the look-ahead in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. 28 is performed. If the pre-reading determination is not performed using the determination table and the LOGO challenge pre-effect is not executed, even if the hold is exhausted and the next variation effect is started, the variation effect shown in FIG. 32 (C) is started. Is performed, and the LOGO challenge pre-production, which is a look-ahead effect, is not executed. In the variable effect shown in FIG. 32 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are displayed. Fluctuation display is performed. After that, the variable production will proceed (not shown). As shown in FIG. 32 (C), the first hold icon HA and the icon TA are hold displays in the normal mode.

A new game ball is won in the first starting port 11 before the variation effect executed in FIG. 32 (B) is completed and the next variation effect is started, and the look-ahead in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. When the pre-reading judgment is performed using the judgment table and the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed based on the pre-reading judgment result, the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed at the same time as the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The logo. After that, when the hold is exhausted and the next variation effect is started, the variation effect shown in FIG. 32 (D) is started. As shown in FIG. 32 (D), the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. When the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed, an image or the like indicating "LOGO challenge" is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 32 (D)). Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the first hold icon HA is the hold display in the special display mode (LOGO challenge hold display LG), but the icon TA is the hold display in the normal mode. ing.

After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 32 (D) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 33 (A). When the effect image is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 33 (A), the icon TA is displayed below the display unit 50a, and the special display mode is held on the left side of the icon TA displayed on the display unit 50a (LOGO challenge). The hold icon HA indicating the hold display LG) is displayed separately. When the image is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 33 (A), the LOGO selection promotion effect is started, which prompts the player to press the normal button 40 so as to select the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect.

In the LOGO selection promotion effect, the normal button operation selection image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button operation selection image G5 is an arrow image (selection image G51) indicating the currently selected item image among the three item images and an image (normal button selection) prompting the selection by pressing the normal button 40. The image G52) and three types of item images (effect mode image G53) showing the types of the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect are included. In the present embodiment, in the LOGO selection promotion effect, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a changes each time the normal button 40 is pressed once. Specifically, when the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a is the item image of the "simple notification" indicated by the effect mode image G53 (see FIG. 33 (A)), it is normal. When the button 40 is pressed once, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a becomes the item image of the "chance notification" indicated by the effect mode image G53. Subsequently, when the normal button 40 is pressed once, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a becomes the item image of the "one-shot notification" indicated by the effect mode image G53. Further, when the normal button 40 is pressed once, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a returns to the item image of the "simple notification" indicated by the effect mode image G53. ..

A case where the LOGO challenge effect including the first LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed will be described. It is assumed that the production image shown in FIG. 33 (A) is advanced to the production image shown in FIG. 33 (B). In this case, the variation effect executed in FIG. 33 (B) is completed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are deterministically lost in the loss mode (“123”) on the display unit 50a. When the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a shows the item image indicating "simple notification" among the three item images shown by the effect mode image G53 when the stop display is displayed on the screen, the hold is held. When the next variation effect is started after being digested, the first variation effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the first LOGO challenge effect mode is started, and FIG. 33 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The effect image shown in (C) is displayed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 33C, the icon TA including the hold display (LOGO challenge hold display LG) in the special display mode is displayed below the display unit 50a. Hold display of special display mode (LOGO challenge hold display LG) Since the icon TA is displayed on the display unit 50a, the player understands that the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. It is possible to make it. As shown in FIG. 33 (C), an image or the like indicating “LOGO Challenge Simple Notification” is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the process proceeds to FIG. 34 (A). As shown in FIG. 33 (C), by displaying an image or the like indicating "LOGO challenge simple notification" on the display unit 50a, the LOGO challenge effect according to the first LOGO challenge effect mode is executed in the variable effect. It is possible for the player to understand that.

As shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the LOGO challenge effect according to the first LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed, first, an image or the like showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other is displayed on the display unit 50a. To. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the normal button operation promotion effect is executed.

In the normal button operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button operation promotion image G4 includes an image imitating the normal button 40 (normal button image G41) and an image representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, one pressing operation) (normal button pressing operation image G42). ,including.

In the normal button operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, when the normal button 40 is pressed, or when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after the normal button operation promotion effect is executed, the figure is shown in the figure. As shown in 34 (C), the first LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is executed in the LOGO challenge effect including the first LOGO challenge effect effect mode. In the first LOGO notice, an image indicating "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that, depending on the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot, an image indicating "chance!" Or an image indicating "extreme heat" may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the first LOGO notice. good. In this case, it is more likely that a big hit will occur when "super heat" is displayed than when "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, in the LOGO challenge effect comprising the first LOGO challenge effect mode, the second normal button operation promotion effect is executed (see FIG. 34 (D)). When the normal button 40 is pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect, or when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the execution of the normal button operation promotion effect, FIG. 34 (E) As shown in the above, the second first LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production including the first LOGO challenge production mode. In the first LOGO notice, an image indicating "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that, depending on the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot, an image indicating "chance!" Or an image indicating "extreme heat" may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the first LOGO notice. good. In this case, it is more likely that a big hit will occur when "super heat" is displayed than when "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 34 (E) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (A). As shown in FIG. 35 (A), the third normal button operation promotion effect is executed in the LOGO challenge effect comprising the first LOGO challenge effect effect mode. When the normal button 40 is pressed in the third normal button operation promotion effect, or when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the execution of the normal button operation promotion effect, the final There are cases where it branches to the victory production and cases where it finally branches to the defeat production.

If the special figure 1 variation pattern is a variation effect based on the "LOGO challenge jackpot variation" and the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the first LOGO challenge effect mode is executed, the process branches to the victory effect. In the victory production, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), an image or the like indicating that the hero character has "winned" in the battle between the hero character and the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and from the first LOGO challenge production mode. The LOGO challenge production is over. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (B) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (C), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 35 (C). As described above, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) indicating the jackpot winning.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) (see FIG. 35 (D)).

Further, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is a variation effect based on the "LOGO challenge loss variation" and the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the first LOGO challenge effect mode is executed, the process branches to the defeat effect. In the defeat production, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), an image or the like indicating that the hero character has been "defeated" in the battle between the hero character and the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and from the first LOGO challenge production mode. The LOGO challenge production is over. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (E) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 35 (F), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 35 (F). As described above, the temporary stop display is performed in the loss mode (“545”) indicating that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are lost.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“545”) (see FIG. 35 (G)).

Return to FIG. 33. Next, a case where the LOGO challenge effect including the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed will be described. It is assumed that the production image shown in FIG. 33 (A) is advanced to the production image shown in FIG. 33 (D). In this case, the variation effect executed in FIG. 33 (D) is completed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are deterministically lost in the loss mode (“123”) on the display unit 50a. When the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a shows the item image indicating "chance notification" among the three item images shown by the effect mode image G53 when the stop display is displayed on the screen, the hold is held. When the next variation effect is started after being digested, the second variation effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the second LOGO challenge effect mode is started, and FIG. 33 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The effect image shown in (E) is displayed.

In the LOGO challenge production including the second LOGO challenge production mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), the icon TA composed of the hold display (LOGO challenge hold display LG) of the special display mode is displayed below the display unit 50a. Will be done. Hold display of special display mode (LOGO challenge hold display LG) Since the icon TA is displayed on the display unit 50a, the player understands that the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. It is possible to make it. As shown in FIG. 33 (E), an image or the like indicating “LOGO challenge chance notification” is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the process proceeds to FIG. 36 (A). As shown in FIG. 33 (E), when an image or the like indicating "Logo challenge chance notification" is displayed on the display unit 50a, the LOGO challenge effect according to the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed in the variable effect. It is possible for the player to understand that.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the LOGO challenge effect according to the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed, first, an image or the like showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other is displayed on the display unit 50a. To. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and as shown in FIG. 36B, the normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed. ..

In the normal button continuous operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, the normal button continuous operation promotion image G6 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button continuous operation promotion image G6 is an image imitating the normal button 40 (normal button image G61) and an image showing a continuous operation mode (that is, continuous pressing operation) of the normal button 40 (normal button continuous pressing operation image G62). ) And, including.

In the normal button continuous operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, when the number of times the normal button 40 is pressed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or a predetermined time after the normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed. When (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36C, the second LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is executed in the LOGO challenge effect according to the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode. In the second LOGO notice, an image showing that the main character attacks the enemy character and an image showing "chance!" Are displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that, depending on the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot, an image indicating "chance!" Or an image indicating "extreme heat" may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the second LOGO notice. good. In this case, as the second LOGO notice, it is more likely that the case where "super heat" is displayed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, in the LOGO challenge effect comprising the second LOGO challenge effect mode, the second normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed (see FIG. 36 (D)). In the normal button continuous operation promotion effect, when the number of times the normal button 40 is pressed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or after the normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed, a predetermined time (for example, 5) When (seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the second second LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production including the second LOGO challenge production mode. In the second LOGO notice, an image showing that the main character attacks the enemy character and an image showing "chance!" Are displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that, depending on the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot, an image indicating "chance!" Or an image indicating "extreme heat" may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the second LOGO notice. good. In this case, as the second LOGO notice, it is more likely that the case where "super heat" is displayed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

Subsequently, in the LOGO challenge effect comprising the second LOGO challenge effect mode, the third normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed (see FIG. 36F). In the normal button continuous operation promotion effect, when the number of times the normal button 40 is pressed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or after the normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed, a predetermined time (for example, 5) When seconds) have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36 (G), the third second LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production including the second LOGO challenge production mode. In the second LOGO notice, an image showing that the main character attacks the enemy character and an image showing "chance!" Are displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that, depending on the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot, an image indicating "chance!" Or an image indicating "extreme heat" may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the second LOGO notice. good. In this case, as the second LOGO notice, it is more likely that the case where "super heat" is displayed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where "chance!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 36 (G) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (A). As shown in FIG. 37 (A), the fourth normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed in the LOGO challenge effect comprising the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode. In the fourth normal button continuous operation promotion effect, when the number of times the normal button 40 is pressed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or after the normal button continuous operation promotion effect is executed, a predetermined time ( For example, when 5 seconds) has passed, there are cases where the effect finally branches to the victory effect and cases where the event finally branches to the defeat effect.

If the LOGO challenge effect having the second LOGO challenge effect mode is executed in the variation effect based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "LOGO challenge jackpot variation", the LOGO challenge effect is branched to the victory effect. In the victory production, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), an image or the like indicating that the hero character has "winned" in the battle between the hero character and the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and from the second LOGO challenge production mode. The LOGO challenge production is over. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (B) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (C), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 37 (C). As described above, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) indicating the jackpot winning.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) (see FIG. 37 (D)).

Further, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is a variation effect based on the "LOGO challenge loss variation" and the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the second LOGO challenge effect mode is executed, the process branches to the defeat effect. In the defeat production, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), an image or the like indicating that the hero character has been "defeated" in the battle between the hero character and the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and from the second LOGO challenge production mode. The LOGO challenge production is over. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (E) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 37 (F), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 37 (F). As described above, the temporary stop display is performed in the loss mode (“545”) indicating that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are lost.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“545”) (see FIG. 37 (G)).

Return to FIG. 33. Next, a case where the LOGO challenge effect according to the third LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed will be described. It is assumed that the production image shown in FIG. 33 (A) is advanced to the production image shown in FIG. 33 (F). In this case, the variation effect executed in FIG. 33 (F) is completed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are deterministically lost in the loss mode (“123”) on the display unit 50a. When the selected image G51 displayed on the display unit 50a shows the item image indicating "one notification" among the three item images shown by the effect mode image G53 when the stop display is displayed on the screen, the image is held. Is digested and the next variation effect is started, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the third variation effect pattern. When the LOGO challenge effect according to the third LOGO challenge effect mode is started, the effect image shown in FIG. 33 (G) is displayed on the display unit 50a.

In the LOGO challenge production including the third LOGO challenge production mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (G), the icon TA composed of the hold display (LOGO challenge hold display LG) of the special display mode is displayed below the display unit 50a. Will be done. Hold display of special display mode (LOGO challenge hold display LG) Since the icon TA is displayed on the display unit 50a, the player understands that the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. It is possible to make it. As shown in FIG. 33 (G), an image or the like indicating “Logo challenge one-shot notification” is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the process proceeds to FIG. 38 (A). As shown in FIG. 33 (G), by displaying an image or the like indicating "Logo challenge one-shot notification" on the display unit 50a, the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the third LOGO challenge effect effect is executed in the variable effect. It is possible for the player to know what is being done.

As shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the LOGO challenge effect according to the third LOGO challenge effect effect mode is executed, first, an image or the like showing that the main character and the enemy character are about to play against each other is displayed on the display unit 50a. To. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and as shown in FIG. 38B, a special button operation promotion effect is executed.

In the special button operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, the special button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The special button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31) and an image showing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, one pressing operation) (special button pressing operation image G32). ,including.

After that, when the special button 41 is pressed in the special button operation promotion effect in the LOGO challenge effect, or when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the special button operation promotion effect is executed. , There are cases where it finally branches to the victory production and cases where it finally branches to the defeat production.

If the LOGO challenge effect having the third LOGO challenge effect mode is executed in the variation effect based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "LOGO challenge jackpot variation", the LOGO challenge effect is branched to the victory effect. In the victory effect, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), an image or the like indicating "victory" indicating that the hero character has "victory" is displayed on the display unit 50a in a battle between the hero character and the enemy character. The LOGO challenge production consisting of 3 LOGO challenge production modes is completed. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 38 (C) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 38 (D), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 38 (D). As described above, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) indicating the jackpot winning.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“555”) (see FIG. 38 (E)).

Further, if the LOGO challenge effect having the third LOGO challenge effect mode is executed in the variation effect based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "LOGO challenge loss variation", as shown in FIG. 38 (F), It will branch to the defeat production. In the defeat production, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), an image or the like indicating that the hero character has been "defeated" in the battle between the hero character and the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and from the third LOGO challenge production mode. The LOGO challenge production is over. After that, the effect image shown in FIG. 38 (F) is switched to the effect image shown in FIG. 38 (G), the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and is shown in FIG. 38 (G). As described above, the temporary stop display is performed in the loss mode (“545”) indicating that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are lost.

Then, on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“545”) (see FIG. 38 (H)).

With a conventional pachinko machine, various look-ahead effects can be performed. For example, a look-ahead effect in which a special effect sound is output from the speaker based on the result of the look-ahead judgment when the game ball is won in the starting port, or a look-ahead effect in which the frame lamp is emitted based on the result of the look-ahead judgment. , There is a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the display unit of the image display device to a special display mode based on the result of the look-ahead determination. The look-ahead effect executed based on the result of the look-ahead judgment described above can continue to suggest the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead judgment until the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is performed. There is. Since the various look-ahead effects described above merely suggest the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination, there is room for improvement in entertaining the player by the look-ahead effects.

Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the same time as the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the LOGO challenge pre-production is executed on the display unit 50a based on the result of the look-ahead determination. In the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect, the LOGO challenge effect is executed when the player presses the normal button 40 to perform a variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. It is possible to select the production mode of (see FIGS. 33 to 38). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect, the LOGO challenge effect is composed of the effect mode corresponding to the item image selected by the player himself / herself among the three item images indicated by the effect mode image G53 displayed on the display unit 50a. It is executed when the change display of the look-ahead judgment target is performed. Therefore, the LOGO challenge pre-production, which is the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment, not only suggests the jackpot expectation based on the result of the pre-reading determination at the same time as the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, but also the pre-reading effect. It is possible to add the active action of the player. Further, in the LOGO challenge pre-production which is the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment, the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect executed when the variable display based on the hold memory of the pre-reading determination target is performed is the normal button 40 of the player himself / herself. There is a novelty that it is possible to make it different by pressing operation, and it is possible to entertain the player by improving the playability as compared with the conventional passive look-ahead effect. Further, when the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination is high, the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed as the look-ahead effect, and is executed when the change display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is performed in the look-ahead effect. Since the production mode of the logo challenge effect is determined, when a big hit is obtained by the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target, the player can enjoy the feeling of grasping the big hit by himself / herself. On the other hand, when the jackpot expectation is high from the result of the look-ahead judgment, the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed as the look-ahead effect, and the variation display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is performed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect. Since the player decides the production mode of the LOGO challenge production to be performed, it is unavoidable that the player decides with confidence when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is lost. It is possible to taste the convincing feeling.

8. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41.

[1. Received command analysis process]
First, the received command analysis process of the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 39, in the reception command analysis process (S4105), first, it is determined whether or not the start winning command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5001), and if it has been received (YES in S5001), the start is started. The winning process (S5002) is performed, the look-ahead effect determination process (S5003) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5004.

In the start winning process (S5002) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the received start winning command in the image RAM 143, and special figure 1 representing the number of reserved balls provided in the image RAM 143. The hold ball count counter is incremented by "1", and the hold icon display start command for displaying the hold icon HA corresponding to the special figure hold related to the start winning command is set in the output buffer of the image RAM 143. When the set hold icon display start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and the hold icon HA is displayed on the display unit 50a. Is displayed. Further, the start winning command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is the start winning command (command 71) indicating the result of the look-ahead determination of "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation", or the result of the look-ahead determination of "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation". In the case of the start winning command (command 81) indicating, the received start winning command is stored in the effect RAM 124 based on the look-ahead effect lottery table shown in FIG. 30, and the special figure 1 provided in the image RAM 143 is stored. Special figure 1 indicating the number of reserved balls The hold icon display start command for displaying the hold icon HA corresponding to the special figure hold related to the start winning command by incrementing the hold ball number counter by "1" is output to the image RAM 143. Set in the buffer. When the set hold icon display start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays a special display mode on the display unit 50a. The hold icon HA (see FIGS. 32 (D), 33 (A), 33 (B), 33 (D), and 33 (F)) indicating the hold display (LOGO challenge hold display LG) of ..

Further, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S5003), the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a look-ahead effect based on the start winning command (see FIG. 29) received from the main control board 100 and the look-ahead effect lottery table shown in FIG. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not to perform the LOGO Challenge pre-production. When the result of the lottery executes the LOGO challenge pre-production, the effect control microcomputer 121 indicates a start winning command (command 71) indicating the result of the look-ahead determination which is the "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" stored in the image RAM 143. ) Or, a pre-reading effect determination command based on information such as whether or not it is a start winning command (command 81) indicating the result of the pre-reading determination which is “LOGO challenge loss fluctuation” is set in the output buffer of the image RAM 143. When the set look-ahead effect determination command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and the display unit 50a displays the LOGO challenge pre-effect ( The LOGO selection promotion effect (normal button operation selection image G5 including the selection image G51, the normal button selection image G52, and the effect mode image G53) is executed (from FIGS. 32 (D) and 33 (A)). 33 (B), 33 (D), 33 (F)). As a result, the normal button 40 is pressed by the player until the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO challenge pre-production. Allows one item image to be selected.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the execution of the LOGO challenge pre-effect is determined in step S5003 (S5004). If it is determined in step S5003 that the execution of the logo challenge pre-production is decided (YES in S5004), the logo pre-flag is turned ON (S5005), and the process proceeds to step S5006. If the LOGO pre-flag is ON, it indicates that the execution of the LOGO challenge pre-production is determined in step S5003. Further, if the LOGO pre-flag is OFF, it indicates that the execution of the LOGO challenge pre-production is not determined in step S5003.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the main control board 100 (S5006), and receives the command. For example, a variable effect start process described later is performed (S5007).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5008), and if it has received it (YES in S5008), performs the variation effect end process (YES in S5008). S5009). In the variation effect end process (S5009), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5010), and if it has received it (YES in S5010), performs the opening effect selection process (S5011). In the opening effect selection process (S5011), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5012), and if it has received it (YES in S5012), performs a round effect selection process (S5013). .. In the round effect selection process (S5013), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5014), and if it has received it (YES in S5014), performs an ending effect selection process (S5015). In the ending effect selection process (S5015), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, as another process (S5016), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a process for performing an effect accompanying a variable display of a normal symbol). Then, the received command analysis process (S4105) is completed.

[2. Fluctuation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the variation effect start process (S5007), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S5501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 12, 27, etc.) and information on the special figure stop symbol data based on the determination of the jackpot or the like. Next, in the effect symbol selection process (S5502), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect are determined by lottery using an effect symbol lottery table (not shown) based on the variation pattern.

Subsequently, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) described later, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the variation effect pattern, which is the content of the variation effect. Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the operation effect (normal button operation promotion effect, normal button continuous operation promotion effect, special button operation promotion) Details of the contents of the variable production consisting of the presence or absence of the production), the content of the operation production (normal button operation promotion production, normal button continuous operation promotion production, special button operation promotion production), production development configuration, type of background of the production design, etc. It will be decided.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the advance notice effect selection process (S5504). As a result, the contents of the so-called cut-in effect, the step-up advance notice effect, the chance-up advance notice effect, and the like are determined.

In the advance notice effect selection process (S5504) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the variation effect pattern selected in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) (see FIG. 31), and the logo challenge jackpot variation (variation). From the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode or the second LOGO challenge production mode in the variation production based on the pattern "P21", see FIG. 27) or the LOGO challenge loss fluctuation (variation pattern "P26", see FIG. 27). When the logo challenge production is decided, the content of the notice production to be executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode or the LOGO challenge production consisting of the second LOGO challenge production mode (the first LOGO notice (FIG. 34 (C)). ), The second logo notice (see FIGS. 36 (C), 36 (E), 36 (G))). Further, in the advance notice effect selection process (S5504), the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the variation effect pattern selected in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) (see FIG. 31), and the logo challenge jackpot variation (variation pattern “P21”). , See FIG. 27), or when the LOGO challenge production consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode is determined by the fluctuation production based on the LOGO challenge loss fluctuation (variation pattern “P26”, see FIG. 27), the third LOGO challenge production. Since the advance notice effect is not executed in the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the modes, the content of the advance notice effect is not determined. As a result, the first variable effect pattern, the second variable effect pattern, selected in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503) corresponding to the item image selected in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the LOGO challenge pre-effect. Alternatively, based on the third variable effect pattern, it is possible to provide whether or not the advance notice effect can be executed in the LOGO challenge effect to be executed, the number of times the advance notice effect is executed, the content of the advance notice effect, etc. according to the player's preference. It will be possible.

Next, a drive data setting process for setting drive data according to the selected variation effect pattern is executed (S5505).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the selected effect symbol, the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect in the advance notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5506), and changes. The effect start process (S5005) is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step (S5506) is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays the image display device 50. The variable effect is performed on the display unit 50a of.

[3. Fluctuation effect pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5502), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation display this time is a variation display based on the hold storage of the look-ahead determination target (S6001). .. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 is determined based on whether or not there is pre-reading determination target data in the information regarding the hold storage that executes the variation display this time. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the current variation display is a variation display based on the hold storage of the look-ahead determination target (YES in S6001), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the LOGO pre-flag is ON (YES in S6001). S6002). When the LOGO pre-flag is ON (YES in S6002), the LOGO pre-flag is turned OFF (S6003), and the LOGO challenge pre-production that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target is started is started. In the LOGO selection promotion effect in the above, it is determined whether or not the item image of "simple notification" is selected from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a (S6004). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected from the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a. It is determined whether or not the item image shown by G51 is an item image of "simple notification".

The effect control microcomputer 121 has three types of items displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the LOGO challenge pre-effect that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target was started. When it is determined that the item image of "simple notification" is selected from the images (YES in S6004), the first variable effect pattern (see FIG. 31) of the LOGO challenge effect is selected (S6005), and this process is performed. After finishing, the process proceeds to step S5504 of FIG. 40. By selecting the first variable effect pattern by the effect control microcomputer 121, the normal button operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 is executed three times in the LOGO challenge effect (see FIG. 31). ).

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the current variation display is not the variation display of the look-ahead determination target (NO in S6001), or when the LOGO pre-flag is OFF (NO in 6002), the LOGO challenge A variation effect pattern other than the first variation effect pattern, the second variation effect pattern, and the third variation effect pattern (see FIG. 31) of the effect is selected (S6009), and this process is completed, and step S5504 of FIG. 40 is completed. Proceed to.

In addition, in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the LOGO challenge pre-production that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target was started, "simple" from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a. When it is determined that the item image of "Notification" is not selected (NO in S6004), the effect control microcomputer 121 has executed the LOGO challenge before the start of the variation display based on the hold storage of the look-ahead determination target. It is determined whether or not the item image of "chance notification" is selected from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the pre-production (S6006). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected from the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a. It is determined whether or not the item image shown by the G51 is the item image of the "chance notification".

The effect control microcomputer 121 has three types of items displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the LOGO challenge pre-effect that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target was started. If it is determined that the item image of "chance notification" has been selected (YES in S6006), the second variable effect pattern (see FIG. 31) of the LOGO challenge effect is selected (S6007), and this process is performed. After finishing, the process proceeds to step S5504 of FIG. 40. By selecting the first variable effect pattern by the effect control microcomputer 121, the normal button continuous operation promotion effect for prompting the continuous pressing operation of the normal button 40 is executed four times in the LOGO challenge effect (the effect). (See FIG. 31).

The effect control microcomputer 121 has three types of items displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion effect in the LOGO challenge pre-effect that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target was started. When it is determined that the item image of "chance notification" is not selected from the images, that is, the promotion of LOGO selection in the LOGO challenge pre-production that was executed before the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead judgment target was started. When it is determined that the item image of "one notification" is selected from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a in the production (NO in S6006), the third variation of the LOGO challenge production. An effect pattern (see FIG. 31) is selected (S6008), this process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S5504 of FIG. 40. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected from the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a. This is a case where it is determined that the item image indicated by G51 is the item image of "one notification" (NO in S6006). When the third variable effect pattern is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special button operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is executed once in the LOGO challenge effect.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment selects from three types of items displayed on the display unit 50a in the logo selection promotion effect in the logo challenge pre-effect in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503). Since the variable effect pattern of the LOGO challenge effect is selected according to the item image (see FIG. 31), the player's selection in the LOGO selection promotion effect can be appropriately reflected in the LOGO challenge effect (see FIG. 31). See FIG. 41).

9. Effect of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (A). In the LOGO challenge pre-production, which is executed based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers and the look-ahead judgment performed using the look-ahead judgment table as shown in FIG. The LOGO selection promotion effect is executed, which prompts the user to press the normal button 40 and to select the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect. See the three item images (“simple notification”, “chance notification”, “one-shot notification”, and FIG. 33) displayed on the display unit 50a by pressing the normal button 40 of the player in the LOGO selection promotion effect. ), The item image shown by the selected image G51 is different, so that the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect can be changed (see FIGS. 33 to 39). The novelty of differentiating the production mode of the LOGO challenge production by the player's own selection by pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion production executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, which is a look-ahead effect, enhances the interest of the game. It becomes possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect. When one item image is selected by the player's normal button 40 pressing operation, the production mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to the one item image is selected (see FIG. 41). The LOGO challenge effect is executed, which comprises the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to the selected one item image. As a result, the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect is different depending on the operation of pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect by the appropriate variation effect pattern selection process (see S5503, FIG. 40, FIG. 41) by the effect control microcomputer 121. It is possible to provide the novelty of letting go, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, the player's normal button 40 is selected from the three types of item images displayed on the display unit 50a. The production mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to one item image selected by the pressing operation of is selected as the production mode of the LOGO challenge effect executed in the variable display of the look-ahead determination target related to the executed LOGO challenge pre-production. Then, the LOGO challenge effect of the selected effect mode is executed (see FIGS. 33 to 38). As a result, it is interesting that the player's own selection in the LOGO selection promotion effect affects the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect executed when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. It will be possible to have it, and it will be possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the LOGO selection promotion effect, which is a look-ahead effect, based on the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101. The jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead judgment is higher than the case where the LOGO selection promotion effect, which is the look-ahead effect, is not executed based on the look-ahead judgment result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101. Is high. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not the LOGO selection promotion effect is executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the first LOGO notice is performed twice as a notice effect in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode, and as a notice production in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the second LOGO challenge production mode. The second LOGO notice is given three times (see FIG. 31). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect, the player himself executes the LOGO challenge effect by pressing the normal button 40, and the LOGO challenge effect is executed by the effect mode. It becomes possible to select the number of advance notice productions (1st LOGO notice, 2nd LOGO notice), and the player's interest in selecting the production mode of the LOGO challenge production in the LOGO selection promotion production increases, and the game interest is enhanced. It becomes possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the first LOGO notice is performed twice as a notice effect in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode, but the notice production is performed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode. Is not executed (see FIG. 31). As a result, in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-production, the player himself / herself presses the normal button 40 to execute the LOGO challenge effect, and the LOGO challenge effect is composed of the effect mode. It becomes possible to select whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, and the player's interest in selecting the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect in the LOGO selection promotion effect increases, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

10. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above 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 above embodiment, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. What is done corresponds to "the predetermined condition is satisfied", but is not limited to this. For example, the fact that the game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 may correspond to "the predetermined condition is satisfied".

In the above embodiment, the normal button 40 corresponds to the "operating means", but is not limited thereto. For example, the special button 41 may correspond to the "operating means". Further, the front door 23 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a cross key composed of an upward button, a downward button, a left direction button, and a right direction button, and the cross key corresponds to an "operating means". Is also good. By operating the cross key, for example, the volume output from the speaker 52 may be changed. Further, by operating the cross key, for example, the brightness of the light emitted by the frame lamp 53 or the board lamp 54 may be changed.

The logo challenge pre-production in the above form corresponds to "pre-production", but is not limited to this. For example, if the jackpot expectation can be suggested based on the result of the look-ahead determination, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, a frame lamp 53 or a board lamp 54 are specified. The effect of emitting light in the light emitting mode of the above, the hold icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, and the like may correspond to the "preliminary effect".

The LOGO selection promotion effect (see FIGS. 33 (A), 33 (B), 33 (D), and 33 (F)) in the above embodiment corresponds to the "operation effect", but is limited to this. There is no. If the effect is to urge the player to press the normal button 40 in the LOGO challenge pre-production, which is a look-ahead effect, and to select the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect, another look-ahead effect displayed on the display unit 50a. It may be.

Further, the LOGO selection promotion effect (see FIGS. 33 (A), 33 (B), 33 (D), and 33 (F)) in the above embodiment corresponds to the "operation effect", but is limited to this. There is nothing. For example, when the special button 41 or the cross key composed of the up button, the down button, the left button, and the right button on the front door 23 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 corresponds to the "operating means". The look-ahead effect, which is a look-ahead effect, urges the player to press the special button 41 or the cross key in the LOGO challenge pre-effect, and prompts the player to select the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect, which corresponds to the "operation effect". You may.

The LOGO challenge effect in the above form corresponds to the "suggestion effect", but is not limited to this. For example, in the case of an effect executed by the special figure variation effect, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, a frame lamp 53 or a board lamp 54 are emitted in a specific light emitting mode. The effect of making the light emitted by the speaker, the hold icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, etc. may correspond to the "suggestion effect".

In the above embodiment, the first LOGO challenge production mode corresponds to the "first production mode", and the second LOGO challenge production mode or the third LOGO challenge production mode corresponds to the "second production mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the second LOGO challenge production mode may correspond to the "first production mode", and the first LOGO challenge production mode or the third LOGO challenge production mode may correspond to the "second production mode". Further, the third LOGO challenge production mode may correspond to the "first production mode", and the first LOGO challenge production mode or the second LOGO challenge production mode may correspond to the "second production mode".

In the above mode, three types of LOGO challenge production modes including the first LOGO challenge production mode, the second LOGO challenge production mode, and the third LOGO challenge production mode correspond to "a plurality of types of production modes". It is not limited to, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the mode is not limited to the first LOGO challenge production mode, the second LOGO challenge production mode, and the third LOGO challenge production mode, and may be two types of LOGO challenge production modes, or four or more types. It may be the LOGO challenge production mode of.

In the above embodiment, after the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination, the LOGO challenge effect is always executed when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. It is not limited to. For example, the logo challenge pre-effect may be a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not the logo challenge effect is executed when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed. As a result, when the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed, it becomes possible to make the player interested in whether or not the LOGO challenge effect is executed by the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. It will be possible to entertain.

In the above embodiment, in the LOGO selection promotion effect (operation effect), the look-ahead determination target is held according to the item image selected by pressing the normal button 40 from the three item images displayed on the display unit 50a. When the variation display based on the memory is performed, the effect mode of the LOGO challenge effect to be executed is different, but the effect is not limited to this (FIGS. 31, 33 (B) to 33 (B)). G), see FIGS. 34 to 38). For example, in the LOGO selection promotion effect (operation effect), when one item image is selected from the three item images displayed on the display unit 50a by pressing the normal button 40, the look-ahead determination target is selected by lottery. When the variable display based on the hold memory of is performed, the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected effect mode may be executed, or the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected effect mode may not be executed. .. In this case, it is assumed that the jackpot expectation is higher when the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected effect mode is executed than when the LOGO challenge effect consisting of the selected effect mode is not executed. This not only raises the player's interest in whether or not the LOGO pre-challenge effect has been executed, but also raises the player's interest in whether or not the selected production mode is reflected in the LOGO challenge effect. It becomes possible and it becomes possible to entertain the player.

In the above embodiment, in the LOGO selection promotion effect (operation effect), the look-ahead determination target is held according to the item image selected by pressing the normal button 40 from the three item images displayed on the display unit 50a. The production mode of the LOGO challenge effect executed by the variable display based on the memory was different, but the production mode is not limited to this (FIGS. 31, 33 (B) to 33 (G), FIG. 34 to 38). For example, in the LOGO selection promotion effect (operation effect), when one item image is selected from the three item images displayed on the display unit 50a by pressing the normal button 40, the look-ahead determination target is applied. When the variation display based on the hold memory other than the variation display based on the hold memory is performed, the content of the variation effect to be executed may be different. As a result, the player can see the item image selected by pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect, which is the pre-reading effect, in a variable display based on the hold memory of the pre-reading determination target. When a variation display based on a hold memory other than the above is performed, it is possible to give a surprise to affect the variation effect to be executed, and it is possible to entertain the player.

In the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is operated by the player by pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect which is the look-ahead effect in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503). Depending on the selected item image, any of the first variable effect pattern, the second variable effect pattern, or the third variable effect pattern was selected (see FIGS. 31 and 41). It is not limited to this. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected by the player by pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect which is the look-ahead effect in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503). It may be decided by lottery whether or not to select the variation effect pattern corresponding to the item image. In this case, if the effect control microcomputer 121 wins by lottery, a variable effect pattern corresponding to the item image selected by the player by pressing the normal button 40 is selected, and the effect mode corresponding to the variable effect pattern is selected. The logo challenge effect consisting of the above is executed, but if the lottery is not won, the variable effect pattern corresponding to the item image selected by the player pressing the normal button 40 is not selected, which is different from the selected item image. A LOGO challenge effect having an effect mode corresponding to a variable effect pattern may be executed. As a result, not only the player is interested in whether or not the LOGO pre-challenge effect is executed by the process in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503) by the effect control microcomputer 121, but also the selected effect mode is LOGO. It is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not it is reflected in the challenge production, and it is possible to entertain the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is operated by the player to press the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect which is the look-ahead effect in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503). A variable effect pattern was selected from the first variable effect pattern, the second variable effect pattern, or the third variable effect pattern according to the item image selected by (see FIGS. 31 and 41). , Not limited to this. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 is selected by the player by pressing the normal button 40 in the LOGO selection promotion effect executed in the LOGO challenge pre-effect which is the look-ahead effect in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503). It may be decided by lottery whether or not to select the variation effect pattern corresponding to the item image. In this case, if the effect control microcomputer 121 wins by lottery, a variable effect pattern corresponding to the item image selected by the player by pressing the normal button 40 is selected, and the effect mode corresponding to the variable effect pattern is selected. However, if the lottery is not won, the logo challenge effect is not executed because the variable effect pattern corresponding to the item image selected by the player pressing the normal button 40 is not selected. You may do so. As a result, not only the player is interested in whether or not the LOGO pre-challenge effect is executed by the process in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5503) by the effect control microcomputer 121, but also the selected effect mode is LOGO. It is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not it is reflected in the challenge production, and it is possible to entertain the player.

In the above embodiment, based on the look-ahead effect lottery table in the non-time saving state, the start winning command (command 71) indicating the result of the look-ahead determination in which the variation pattern of the special figure 1 is "LOGO challenge jackpot variation" by the effect control microcomputer 121 Or, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is the start winning command (command 81) indicating the result of the look-ahead determination of "LOGO challenge loss fluctuation", the probability that the logo challenge pre-effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 is When it is 100% and it is a start winning command indicating the result of the look-ahead determination which is another special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the probability that the logo challenge pre-production is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 is 0%. .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. However, it is assumed that the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination is higher when the LOGO challenge pre-effect is executed than when the LOGO challenge pre-effect is not executed.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination is higher in the case where the LOGO selection promotion effect is executed than in the case where the LOGO selection promotion effect is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, when the LOGO selection promotion effect is executed, the jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination may be lower than when the LOGO selection promotion effect is not executed.

The first LOGO notice and the second LOGO notice in the above form correspond to the "notice effect", but are not limited thereto. For example, in the case of a notice effect that announces the possibility of a big hit from the result of the big hit determination in the special figure variation effect, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, and a frame. An effect of causing the lamp 53 or the board lamp 54 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode, a hold icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, etc. may correspond to the "notice effect". ..

In the above embodiment, the number of times the first LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production including the first LOGO challenge production mode is twice (see FIGS. 31, 34 (C), 34 (E)). It is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with the game.

In the above embodiment, the number of times the second LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production including the second LOGO challenge production mode is three times (FIGS. 31, 36 (C), 36 (E), 36 (E)). G)) is not limited to this, and can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game.

In the above embodiment, the first LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode (see FIGS. 34 and 35), and the second LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the second LOGO challenge production mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this (see FIG. 36 (C), FIG. 36 (E), and FIG. 36 (G)). For example, a common notice effect (for example, the first LOGO notice) may be executed in the LOGO challenge effect including the first LOGO challenge effect effect mode and the LOGO challenge effect including the second LOGO challenge effect effect mode. Further, in the LOGO challenge production including the first LOGO challenge production mode and the LOGO challenge production including the second LOGO challenge production mode, a common production suggesting a jackpot expectation degree other than the advance notice production may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the first LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode (see FIGS. 34 and 35), and the first LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode. However, it is not limited to this (see FIG. 38). For example, in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode, the first LOGO notice which is a notice production is executed, and in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode, the first LOGO notice is not executed, but it is composed of the first LOGO challenge production mode. In the LOGO challenge production including the LOGO challenge production and the third LOGO challenge production mode, a common production suggesting a jackpot expectation other than the advance notice production may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the first LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode (see FIGS. 34 and 35), and the first LOGO notice is executed in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode. However, it is not limited to this (see FIG. 38). For example, in the LOGO challenge production consisting of the first LOGO challenge production mode, the first LOGO notice which is a notice production is executed, but the production suggesting the jackpot expectation other than the notice production is not executed, and the LOGO consisting of the third LOGO challenge production mode is executed. In the challenge effect, the first LOGO notice, which is a notice effect, is not executed, but an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation other than the notice effect may be executed.

Based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the above embodiment performs a look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table when the first starting port 11 in the non-time saving state as shown in FIG. 29 is won. The LOGO challenge pre-production was executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination and the look-ahead effect lottery table in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a look-ahead determination table when the second start port 12 in the non-time saving state is won based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers and a look-ahead effect lottery table in the non-time saving state are provided, and the look-ahead determination table is used. The look-ahead determination may be performed, and the LOGO challenge pre-production may be executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination and the look-ahead effect lottery table in the non-time saving state.

Based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the above embodiment performs a look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table when the first starting port 11 in the non-time saving state as shown in FIG. 29 is won. The LOGO challenge pre-production was executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination and the look-ahead effect lottery table in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a look-ahead determination table when the first start port 11 in the time-saving state is won, and a look-ahead effect lottery table in the time-saving state may be provided. In this case, based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers, the look-ahead determination is performed using the look-ahead determination table when the first starting port 11 in the time-saving state is won, and the result of the look-ahead determination and the look-ahead effect in the time-saving state are performed. The LOGO challenge pre-production may be executed based on the lottery table. Further, a look-ahead determination table when a prize is won in the second starting port 12 in the time-saving state and a look-ahead effect lottery table in the time-saving state may be provided. In this case, based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers, the look-ahead determination is performed using the look-ahead determination table when the second starting port 12 in the time-saving state is won, and the result of the look-ahead determination and the look-ahead effect in the time-saving state are performed. The LOGO challenge pre-production may be executed based on the lottery table.

In the above embodiment, the LOGO challenge effect is executed in the special figure variation effect executed based on the special figure variation pattern selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state, but the present invention is limited to this. Will not be done. For example, the LOGO challenge effect may be executed in the special figure variation effect executed based on the special figure variation pattern selected in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state. Further, the LOGO challenge effect may be executed in the special figure variation effect executed based on the special figure variation pattern selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the time saving state. In addition, the LOGO challenge effect may be executed in the special figure variation effect executed based on the special figure variation pattern selected in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table in the time saving state.

In the above embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern (LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “P21”) and the LOGO challenge loss fluctuation (special figure 1 fluctuation) selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state are used. In the special figure variation effect executed based on the pattern “P26”) and FIG. 27), only the LOGO challenge effect was executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state (LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21"), LOGO challenge loss fluctuation (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern " Based on P26 ") and FIG. 27), after the LOGO challenge effect is executed in the executed special figure variation effect, it may proceed to another effect (SP reach, etc.).

In the operation effect of the above form, there are cases where a special button operation promotion effect is performed, a case where a normal button operation promotion effect is performed, and a case where a normal button continuous operation promotion effect is performed, but the present invention is limited to this. There is no such thing. For example, in the operation effect, a period during which the normal button 40 is pressed (normal button operation valid period) occurs, and the normal button 40 is continuously operated for a certain period of time or longer as the normal button operation valid period occurs. There may be a case where a normal button length operation promotion effect is performed.

In the above embodiment, there is only one special figure 1 fluctuation pattern of "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination in the non-time saving state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a plurality of types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns of "LOGO challenge jackpot fluctuation" when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination in the non-time saving state.

In the above embodiment, the LOGO challenge effect is executed from the effect mode corresponding to the item image selected in the LOGO selection operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the LOGO selection operation effect, by selecting one of the three item images indicated by the effect mode image G53 displayed on the display unit 50a, the variation based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target. The specific effect mode when the display is performed may be selected and set from a plurality of types of specific effect modes. In addition, the setting of the specific effect mode ends when the variation display based on the hold storage of the look-ahead determination target ends.

In the LOGO selection operation effect in the above form, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 can be changed by pressing the normal button 40, and when the variable display based on the hold memory of the look-ahead determination target is performed, the selected image is displayed. The mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to the item image indicated by the G51 has been determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the LOGO selection operation effect, the item image indicated by the selected image G51 is displayed on the front door 23 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 by a cross key composed of an upward button, a downward button, a left button, and a right button. The configuration may be such that the change is possible and the mode of the LOGO challenge effect corresponding to the item image indicated by the selected image G51 is determined by pressing the normal button 40.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. Although the start port) related to the electric chew 12D is provided, only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is preferentially performed over the variation display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be prioritized over the special figure 2 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 1 is preferentially performed over the variation display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special figure 1 lottery may be a lottery that makes it easier to win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but it is a so-called V-probability machine (based on the passage of a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols as in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, 2 It may be composed of symbols other than three, such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the display. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

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

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (means A1 to A6) 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.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
When a predetermined condition is satisfied (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, etc. Based on the acquisition of one example)), a hit determination means (process by the game control microcomputer 101, special figure 1 determination process, special figure 2 determination process) capable of determining whether or not a hit is achieved.
A symbol display control means (processing by the game control microcomputer 101, special symbol variation processing) that displays the symbol in a variable manner and displays the stop in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of executing a predetermined effect.
Prior to the determination by the hit determination means, the pre-determination means (processing by the game control microcomputer 101, pre-reading determination) capable of determining whether or not the hit is achieved.
It is equipped with an operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by the player.
The effect control means
Based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means, the pre-production that can suggest the period value of the hit (LOGO challenge pre-production, FIG. 32 (D), FIG. 33) prior to the determination by the collision determination means. A), FIG. 33 (B), FIG. 33 (D), FIG. 33 (F))
In the pre-effect, an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means (see LOGO selection promotion effect, FIG. 33 (A), FIG. 33 (B), FIG. 33 (D), FIG. 33 (F)).
Based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of the hit during the variable display of the symbol, and the first effect mode (first LOGO challenge effect effect mode, see FIG. 31) and the above. A plurality of types of production modes (first LOGO challenge production mode, second LOGO challenge production mode) including a second production mode (second LOGO challenge production mode, third LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31) different from the first production mode. , Third LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31) Suggestion production (LOGO challenge production, FIG. 33 (C), FIG. 33 (E), FIG. 33 (G), FIG. 34, FIG. 35 (A), FIG. 35 ( B), FIG. 35 (E), FIG. 36, FIG. 37 (A), FIG. 37 (B), FIG. 37 (E), FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C), and FIG. 38 (F)). , Is feasible and
The effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed may be different based on the operation of the operation means in the operation effect (FIGS. 31, 33 (C), 34 to 35, 33 (E), FIG. It is a gaming machine characterized by (see FIGS. 36 to 37, 33 (G), and 38).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation effect executed in the pre-effect executed based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means capable of determining whether or not the hit is performed before the determination by the hit determination means. Based on the operation of the player's operating means, it is possible to make the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed during the variable display of the symbol different. As a result, in the pre-production, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the novelty that the production mode of the suggestion production to be executed can be changed by the operation of the operation means by the player himself / herself.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The effect control means
The gaming machine is characterized in that one effect mode can be selected from the plurality of types of effect modes based on the operation of the operation means in the operation effect (see FIG. 41).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation effect executed by the pre-effect executed based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means capable of determining whether or not the hit is performed before the determination by the hit determination means , The effect mode of the suggestion effect executed during the variable display of the symbol by the effect control means may be selected from a plurality of types of effect modes based on the operation of the player's operation means. As a result, the game is enjoyed by the novelty that it is possible to make the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed different by the operation of the operation means by the player himself in the operation effect by the appropriate processing by the effect control means. It becomes possible to increase.

The invention according to means A3
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2
The effect control means
When the effect mode is selected based on the operation of the operation means from among the plurality of types of effect modes in the operation effect executed in the pre-effect based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means. The variation display of the symbol to be determined by the pre-determination means (variation display based on the hold memory of the pre-reading determination target related to the executed LOGO challenge pre-production, FIGS. 33 (C), 33 (E), 33. (G), see FIGS. 34 to 38), the gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect of the selected effect mode can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the operation effect executed by the pre-effect based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means, from among a plurality of types of effect modes based on the operation of the player's operation means. When one effect mode is selected, the suggestion effect of the selected effect mode can be executed in the variable display of the determination target by the pre-determination means. As a result, in the operation effect, the effect mode of the suggestion effect selected by the operation of the operation means by the player himself / herself is reflected in the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the variable display of the determination target by the pre-determination means. It is possible to make people interested in the operation production performed by the pre-production, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A4
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
It is found that the expectation of the hit based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is higher in the case where the operation effect is executed than in the case where the operation effect is not executed (see FIGS. 28 and 30). It is a featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to expect the hit expectation degree based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means when the operation effect is executed than when the operation effect is not executed. , It is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not the operation effect is executed in the pre-effect, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The invention according to means A5
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The effect control means
In the suggestion effect, a notice effect for notifying the expected degree of hit based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means (first LOGO notice, second LOGO notice, FIG. 34 (B), FIG. 34 (D), FIG. 36). (C), see FIG. 36 (F))
From the first production mode (first LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31) among the plurality of types of production modes (first LOGO challenge production mode, second LOGO challenge production mode, third LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31). The number of times the notice effect (see the first LOGO notice, FIGS. 34 (B), 34 (D)) is executed in the suggestion effect, and the second effect mode (see the second LOGO challenge effect mode, FIG. 31). The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of times the advance notice effect (see the second LOGO notice, FIG. 36 (C), FIG. 36 (E), and FIG. 36 (G)) is executed is different in the suggestion effect. ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, among a plurality of types of production modes, the number of times the advance notice effect foretelling the expected degree of hit is executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the first effect mode, and the second effect mode. The number of times the notice effect is executed in the suggestion effect is different. As a result, in the operation effect, the player can select the number of times the advance notice effect is executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed and the effect mode by operating the operation means by the player himself / herself. , The player's interest in selecting the production mode of the suggestion effect in the operation effect is increased, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

The invention according to means A6
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The effect control means
In the suggestion effect, a notice effect (see 1st LOGO notice, FIGS. 34 (B) and 34 (D)) for notifying the degree of expectation of a hit can be executed based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
From the first production mode (first LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31) among the plurality of types of production modes (first LOGO challenge production mode, second LOGO challenge production mode, third LOGO challenge production mode, see FIG. 31). While the advance notice effect is executed in the suggestion effect, the advance notice effect is not executed in the suggestion effect including the second effect mode (third LOGO challenge effect effect, see FIG. 31). Is.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, of the plurality of types of effect modes, the advance notice effect for notifying the degree of expectation of a hit is executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the first effect mode, but the suggestion consisting of the second effect mode is executed. No notice effect is executed in the effect. As a result, in the operation effect, the player can select whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the suggestion effect consisting of the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed and the effect mode by operating the operation means by the player himself / herself. The interest of the player in selecting the production mode of the suggestion effect in the operation effect is increased, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-152241, a look-ahead effect (pre-effect) suggesting that the jackpot is a jackpot is executed when the determination information for winning the jackpot has already been acquired. However, the pre-production described in Patent Document 1 merely suggests to the player that it is a big hit, and there is still room for improvement in the pre-production in order to enhance the interest of the game. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A6 is provided with an operation means that can be operated by the player with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-152241, and the effect control means can determine whether or not it is a hit. Prior to the determination by the hit determination means, the operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means by the pre-effect executed based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means capable of determining whether or not the hit is performed, and the hit determination means. Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a hit during the variable display of the symbol, and a plurality of including the first effect mode and the second effect mode different from the first effect mode. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect composed of various types of effect modes, and the difference is that the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed is different based on the operation of the operating means in the operation effect. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of enhancing the enjoyment of gaming (playing an action effect).

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Claims (6)

A hit determination means that can determine whether or not a hit is based on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A symbol display control means that displays the symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays the symbol in a stop mode that indicates the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
In a gaming machine equipped with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect.
A preliminary determination means capable of determining whether or not a hit is made prior to the determination by the hit determination means,
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means
Based on the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means, the advance effect that can suggest the period value of the hit before the determination by the hit determination means, and
In the pre-production, an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means and an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means,
Based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a hit during the variable display of the symbol, and the first effect mode and the second effect different from the first effect mode. It is possible to execute a mode and a suggestion effect including a plurality of types of effect modes.
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be executed may be different based on the operation of the operation means in the operation effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect control means
A gaming machine characterized in that one effect mode can be selected from the plurality of types of effect modes based on the operation of the operation means in the operation effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect control means
When the effect mode is selected based on the operation of the operation means from among the plurality of types of effect modes in the operation effect executed in the pre-effect based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect of the selected effect mode can be executed by the variable display of the symbol to be determined by the pre-determination means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
A gaming machine characterized in that the expectation of the hit based on the result of determination by the pre-determination means is higher when the operation effect is executed than when the operation effect is not executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The effect control means
In the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect that announces the degree of expectation of a hit based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
Of the plurality of types of effect modes, the number of times the advance notice effect is executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the first effect mode and the advance notice effect are executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the second effect mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times is different. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The effect control means
In the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect that announces the degree of expectation of a hit based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means.
Of the plurality of types of effect modes, the advance notice effect is executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the first effect mode, while the advance notice effect is not executed in the suggestion effect consisting of the second effect mode. A featured gaming machine.

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