JP2022006798A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the decline of amusement in a game.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 81 of a Pachinko game machine 1 can control a game state to a time-saving state according to a fact that a loss symbol B that is a special loss (time-saving loss) is stopped and displayed or a fact that the number of times of a non-specific variation that stops and displays a special symbol in a non-specific mode reaches the number of times of a time-saving imparting. Further, the performance control microcomputer 91 can execute a big winning performance on a display screen 7a according to the execution of a big winning game. The performance control microcomputer 91, during the time-saving state controlled according to a fact that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode, may display a caution image GC on the display screen 7a according to the big winning performance, when executing the big winning performance according to the big winning game executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, in some pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is performed, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, when the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-88993

However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of performing jackpot games in order to suppress the decline in the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
It is possible to execute a symbol variation accompanied by a variation display and a stop display of the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a jackpot game advantageous to the player. With a game control means that can execute
In the specific game state, the variable start port, which is the start port in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal game state,
In a gaming machine provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using an image display unit that displays a predetermined effect image on the display unit.
The game control means is
The identification information may be controlled to the specific gaming state in response to the stop display in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode.
The effect executing means is
In response to the execution of the jackpot game, a predetermined jackpot game effect can be executed on the display unit.
The jackpot according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific embodiment during the specific gaming state controlled according to the stop display of the identification information in the non-specific embodiment. When the game effect is executed, a predetermined specific image may be displayed on the display unit according to the jackpot game effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus, etc. provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small hit symbol type determination table. (D) It is a loss symbol type determination table. (E) It is a reach determination table. It is a judgment table of a big hit symbol type and a small hit symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of a big hit and a small hit. (A) It is a judgment table of the loss symbol type for the non-time saving state. (B) It is a loss symbol type determination table for the time saving mode. It is a time saving setting table for reaching the time saving number of times. (A) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-time saving state. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a time saving state. This is a specific table of start winning commands. (A) It is a variation effect pattern determination table for a non-time saving state. (B) This is a variation effect pattern determination table for a time saving state in which the number of remaining time saving times is 2 or more. (C) This is a variation effect pattern determination table for a time saving state in which the number of remaining time saving times is 1. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 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 an effect mode switching process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a shutter effect execution process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect end processing. It is a flowchart of an effect mode designation process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the case which is controlled to the time saving state in the last special figure lottery in the time saving state. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode. (B) It is a figure for demonstrating the effect design of the daytime background mode. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the night background mode. (B) It is a figure for demonstrating the effect design of a night background mode. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the battle reach in the fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the time saving rush effect in the variable effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the result production. It is a time chart which shows the case which is controlled to the time saving state according to the stop display of a lost symbol. It is a figure which shows the specific example of how the shutter effect starts. It is a figure which shows the specific example of how the shutter effect ends. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the ending production in a jackpot game production.

1. 1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the effect symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". If a small hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, if it is out of alignment (normally lost), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the display area of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at the time of winning a small hit.

In addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect") using the effect pattern as described above, the image display device 7 includes a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and the storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b described later. It is possible to show the number of stored memories to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port 20 (an example of "another entry port") in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change is provided. ing. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a fixed entry opening, and a first entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 provided with the second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entry opening, and a second entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the second starting port 21 is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) provided with a first large winning opening (another special winning opening) 30 is provided. ) 31 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) provided with the second large winning opening (corresponding to the special winning opening) 35. ) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second prize-winning device 36, a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region 70 through which a game ball passing through the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second big winning device 36, a second big winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It is provided with a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passing allowable state) for distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. A second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that hinders the passage of the game ball to the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot. In addition, a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 1 jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 2 jackpot is called a type 2 jackpot game. Also, one type of jackpot is also called a direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win a prize in 35.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying a first special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, also referred to as a special diagram 1), and a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol, also referred to as a special diagram 2). ) Is variably displayed, and a second special symbol display 41b and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol (normal symbol) are included. Further, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold), and a second special symbol display 41b. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored operations hold (second special figure hold) is included. The first special figure hold is also called special figure 1 hold, and the second special figure hold is also called special figure 2 hold.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode (specific stop mode), the opening pattern is set according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A big hit game is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game is performed to open the second big winning opening 35. The opening patterns of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the big hit game and the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the small hit symbol. In addition, in the case of loss (one of multiple types of loss described later), a loss pattern in which only the LED on the far right is lit is displayed, such as "●●●●●●● ○". .. It should be noted that a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as one of the lost symbols. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect that the LED is turned on. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21, the values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (ball entry acquisition information, determination). Information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holds that can be stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85, and the upper limit values (upper limit storage number, upper limit hold number) in this embodiment are the first special figure hold storage unit 85a and the second special figure hold. Both the storage units 85b are set to "4".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are each composed of four LEDs. The special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In addition, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gate when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. When there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, it is a configuration that does not store the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal figure hold is determined and the variable display of the normal symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal map hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal map hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, etc.). It should be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies electric power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. By turning the power switch 155 on and off, the power can be turned on / off. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. The RAM clear switch 152 is provided on the power supply board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like who can open the game machine frame 50 can operate the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operation means that cannot be operated by a player. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81. The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and the game control microcomputer 81. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a, second special figure holding storage unit 85b).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, and a first special symbol holding display 43a are connected to the main control board 80. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which are installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enable ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) are connected to the payout control board 110. At the same time, the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. 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 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. According to this, the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the movable board 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the operation of the board movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the panel movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Main games in the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include a jackpot random number, a symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. The jackpot random number is used for the hit / fail determination of the jackpot and the hit / fail determination of the small hit. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The symbol type random number is used for the type determination of the big hit symbol, the type determination of the small hit symbol, and the type determination of the lost symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 199.

Further, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Random numbers are also called judgment information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 6B based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not it is a jackpot by determining a jackpot random number acquired based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A). And, it is decided whether it is a small hit or not. As shown in FIG. 7A, a lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 20 and the second special symbol (special drawing) based on the winning of the second starting port 21. In the lottery of 2), the winning probability of the big hit is the same, but the winning probability of the small hit is different. Specifically, the lottery of the special figure 2 is easier to win a small hit than the lottery of the special figure 1. In this embodiment, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is easier to win a small hit than a big hit.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (B). In this embodiment, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is determined at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" is decided at a rate of 100%. If the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the one-class jackpot game may be different.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small hit is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the small hit symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (C). In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is decided at a rate of 100%. In this embodiment, there is only one type of small hit symbol, but when there are multiple types of small hit symbols, if the types of winning small hit symbols are different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the two types of big hit games will be. It may be different. Further, the settings related to the small hit game and the game state after the big hit game may be different depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol.

Further, when it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won (that is, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine 1 is lost), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the symbol type random number according to the lost symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_missing symbol A" is decided at a rate of 99.5%, and "special figure 1_missing symbol B" is decided at a rate of 0.5%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_missing symbol C" is decided at a rate of 90%, and "special figure 2_missing symbol D" is decided at a rate of 10%. The difference in the type of the lost symbol may affect the setting regarding the game state after the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that there is a loss (normal loss described later), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the reach random numbers according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 7 (E), thereby producing the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect. Decide whether to reach or not. The probability that it is determined that there is reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state described later. In this embodiment, there is a higher probability that it is determined that there is reach when the time is not shortened than when the time is shortened.

Next, the types of big hits, the types of small hits, and the types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (lottery of special figure 1 and lottery of special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The jackpot symbols include "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 2_big hit symbol B". Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The small hit symbol includes "special figure 2_small hit symbol a". In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The lost symbols include "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A", "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B", "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C", and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D".

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. A "big hit game" to open is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game, and the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (post-closed interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won (that is, if one kind big hit is won), a big hit game (one kind big hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1) and the second special There is only one type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery of the symbol (special symbol 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_big hit symbol A". Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol B".

As shown in FIG. 8, "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is a 4R (round) big hit, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5. Seconds. The game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol A" is won is the "time saving state" described later. Then, in the time reduction state based on the "big hit symbol A", the number of time reductions is set to one. The time reduction count is the upper limit execution number of symbol fluctuations accompanied by special symbol variation display and stop display that can be executed in the time reduction state. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol B" is a 10R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol B" is won is the "time saving state" described later. Then, in the time reduction state based on the "big hit symbol A", the number of time reductions is set to 6 times.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. If a game ball wins a prize in the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big prize device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game and a small hit game may be referred to as a special game. In the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are 0 types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1, and special figure 2 There is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small hit symbol a".

The "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that can always pass through V. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37.

Further, in the two-kind big hit game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd R to the 11th R with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 10R are substantially executed. The game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state" described later. Then, in the time reduction state based on the "small hit symbol a", the number of time reductions is set to 6 times.

If it is determined that the symbol is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, the type of the lost symbol (the lost symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) determined by the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lost symbol determined by the lottery of the special figure 2 (the lost symbol). There are two types of lost symbols) that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Specifically, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is determined to be either "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" or "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B". Further, in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is determined to be either "special figure 2_missing symbol C" or "special drawing 2_missing symbol D".

"Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" are normal misses, and "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D" are special misses. The special loss is a loss that can be a control trigger for the time saving state described later. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 may control the game state after the stop display of the lost symbol to a time saving state. For this reason, special loss is also referred to as time-saving loss. It should be noted that "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D" are examples of non-specific modes relating to the stop mode of the special symbol.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, there are two lost symbol type determination tables depending on the game state. FIG. 9A is a loss symbol type determination table for the non-time saving state (for normal gaming state), and FIG. 9B is a loss symbol type determination table for the time reduction state.

As shown in the loss symbol type determination table for the non-time saving state (normal game state) of FIG. 9A, the time saving state based on "Special Figure 1_Loss symbol B" in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. Then, the number of time reductions is set to one. Further, in the time saving state based on "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D" in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the number of time saving is set to 6 times. Further, as shown in the loss symbol type determination table for the time reduction state of FIG. 9B, in the time reduction state based on "Special Figure 1_Loss symbol B" in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time reduction state, the number of time reductions is 1. Set to times. Further, in the time saving state based on "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D" in the lottery of the special drawing 2 in the time saving state, the number of time saving is set to 100 times.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state. Further, as the number of time reductions set for the time reduction state increases, the game state in which the game ball is likely to win a prize in the electric chew 22 will continue for a long time. Therefore, it can be said that the more time-saving state in which the number of time-saving times is set, the more advantageous the gaming state is for the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of the special figure 2 tends to have a larger number of time saving than the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of the special figure 1. That is, the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2 tends to be more advantageous to the player than the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of Special Figure 1.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "special figure 2_missing symbol D" is determined by the lottery in the time-saving state, the number of time reductions in the subsequent time-saving state is larger than when it is determined by the lottery in the non-time-saving state. It tends to be many. That is, in this embodiment, even if the special loss is of the same type, the set number of time reductions may differ depending on whether the lottery is determined in the non-time reduction state or the lottery in the time reduction state. .. And even if it is a special loss of the same type, the time saving state set after that is more advantageous to the player when it is decided by the lottery in the time saving state than when it is decided by the lottery in the non-time saving state. It tends to be.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the number of variable display of the special symbol (the number of variable display of the special symbol) stopped in the predetermined stop mode reaches the predetermined number, the time saving state may be controlled. .. That is, when the symbol variation of the special symbol (variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined non-specific mode) that does not trigger the execution of the jackpot game is continuous, the continuous number of times (hereinafter referred to as the non-specific variation number). However, when the predetermined number of time reduction grants is reached, the time reduction state is controlled. Then, when the number of times the time reduction is granted is reached, the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state as shown in the time reduction setting table for reaching the number of times the time reduction is granted in FIG. That is, when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the reduced working hours are given, the reduction of working hours is controlled even if the normal loss occurs. Then, in this embodiment, as shown in the time reduction setting table for reaching the time reduction number of times in FIG. 10, when the non-specific fluctuation number is controlled to the time reduction state according to the arrival of the time reduction number of times, the time reduction number is once. Is set to.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of times of shortening the time is set to 600 times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 counts the number of non-specific fluctuations, and when the count value reaches 600, the number of time reductions is controlled to one time reduction state. Further, in the present embodiment, the count value of the number of non-specific fluctuations is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. In addition, the count value of the number of specified fluctuations is counted for both the symbol variation in the time-saving state and the symbol variation in the non-time-saving state (normal gaming state). This point will be described in detail later. The specific value of the number of times of shortening the working hours can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the number of time reduction grants can be, for example, a value between 2.5 times and 3 times the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, it is not determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, but it is determined to be almost a hit in the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

Further, in the time-reduced state, as shown in FIG. 11B, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-reduced state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated.

Further, in the time-reduced state, as shown in FIG. 11C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time-reduced state. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds each time in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be larger than in the non-time-saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state and twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Under the circumstances where the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, these The electric chew 22 is opened more frequently than when the function is not activated, and the game ball is frequently awarded to the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) corresponds to the "specific game state".

In addition, in the time saving state (high base state), all the above-mentioned functions may not operate. That is, one or more of the functions of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display 42, the function of extending the opening time of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22. It suffices that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating. That is, for example, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 may not operate.

Further, the time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol of the predetermined upper limit number of executions is executed, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. The upper limit number of executions (time reduction number) can be determined based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the control of the time reduction state and the gaming state at the time of determining the special symbol (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

It should be noted that, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are different. May be provided. That is, a plurality of time saving states having different ease of winning a game ball may be provided in the second starting port 21. Which of the plurality of time-saving states is controlled may be determined by the special symbol that triggered the control of the time-saving state, the gaming state at the time of lottery of the special symbol, and the like.

In the time-saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a special figure variation pattern determination table different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 13) in the time-saving state is a table in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is more easily selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) in the non-time reduction state.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the lottery of the special figure 1, the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected when the special loss (time saving loss) "loss symbol B" is drawn in the non-time saving state, and the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected in the time saving state. When "missing symbol B" is drawn, the special symbol variation pattern P18 is selected. In addition, regarding the lottery of special figure 2, when "missing symbol D" which is a special loss (time saving loss) is drawn in the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P24 is selected, and "missing symbol D" is selected in the time saving state. When "" is subtracted, the special figure fluctuation pattern P34 is selected. When the special figure fluctuation pattern P8 is selected by pulling the "missing symbol B" in the non-time saving state, the normal reach is executed. Further, when the special symbol variation pattern P18 was selected by pulling the "missing symbol B" in the time saving state, the special symbol variation patterns P24 and P34 were selected by pulling the "missing symbol D" in the time saving state or the non-time saving state. In that case, a battle reach may be executed, and a time-saving rush effect may be executed. These points will be described later.

4. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a big hit random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the winning probability (high possibility of winning a big hit) for the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start of.

As shown in FIG. 14, whether the start winning command generated in this embodiment is a big hit, a small hit (V-passable), a normal loss, or a short-time loss (special loss). Lottery result information is included. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. The start winning command may include lottery result information, and in addition to the lottery result information, what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be appropriately changed.

5. Fluctuation effect pattern In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined effect can be executed based on the special figure variation pattern. When the special figure variation pattern is related to a lost pattern, the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) is determined by the effect control microcomputer 91 according to each variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the non-time saving state, the variation effect pattern related to the lost symbol is determined according to the variation effect pattern determination table for the non-time reduction state shown in FIG. 15 (A). In the time saving state where the time saving remaining number of times is 2 or more, the variation effect pattern related to the lost symbol is determined according to the variation effect pattern determination table for the time saving effect pattern determination table for the time saving effect number 2 or more shown in FIG. 15 (B). In the time saving state where the time saving remaining number of times is 1, the variation effect pattern related to the lost symbol is determined according to the variation effect pattern determination table for the time saving effect pattern determination table for the time saving effect number 1 shown in FIG. 15C.

Further, in the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state in which the number of remaining time reductions is 1, a time reduction rush effect may be performed. The time-saving rush effect is an effect that suggests that the state will be shifted to the time-saving state after that. Specifically, the time saving rush effect is 100 after the battle reach is started when "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D", which is a special loss (time saving loss), is drawn in the special figure lottery in the non-time saving state. It is executed with a probability of%. In addition, in the time saving rush effect, in the time saving state where the number of times remaining in the time saving is 1, the special drawing (time saving loss) "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol D" is drawn. If so, there is a 100% chance that it will be executed after the battle reach is started. Then, in the case of this special loss, a successful mode is performed as a time-saving rush effect. In addition, the time saving rush effect is a battle reach when "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C", which is a normal loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2, is drawn in the non-time saving state and the time saving state where the remaining number of time saving is 1. Is started, there is a 50% chance that it will be executed. In the case of this normal loss, a failure mode is performed as a time-saving rush effect. That is, the time-saving rush effect is performed in a successful mode in the case of a special loss, and in a failed mode in the case of a normal loss. In the time saving state where the number of remaining time saving is 2 or more, the time saving rush effect is not performed. Further, in the non-time saving state, when "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" which is a special loss (time saving loss) is drawn in the special drawing lottery, the time saving rush effect is not performed and the normal reach is performed.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 33. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 16 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. Unless otherwise specified, the initial value of the flag is basically "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, the privilege grant counter described later is set to "100" in the initial setting (S001).

Following the initial setting (S001), 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), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 6 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, 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, interrupts are enabled (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 repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in 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 counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the prizes in each winning opening is set to a predetermined value, for example, two balls in the case of the second starting opening 21. However, the number of prize balls to be set according to the prizes in each prize opening can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area, which will be described later, Execute the sensor detection process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special drawing 1 holding balls described later. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 16), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main process is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 reaches "4" (YES in S204), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (NO in S204). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (FIG. 4). It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, for example, if the jackpot random number is "65248" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start is performed with reference to the location of the second start port in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E2H03H" is specified as a winning command. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 03H)). In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information for specifying the command type (being a start winning command). Further, the value in the lower digit of the upper command is start port information that specifies the type of the start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). Further, the lower two-digit command in hexadecimal is the lottery result information. The rule regarding such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is commanded by referring to the location of the first starting port in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E1H01H" is specified as. The identified first start winning command contains lottery result information.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process. In this embodiment, when the first start winning command indicating that the special loss is output is output to the sub control board 90, it is suggested that the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the time saving state as a look-ahead effect. An effect (for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image suggesting a transition to a time saving state on the display screen 7a) is executed.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is waiting for change (S221). The normal symbol change waiting state is a state in which neither the normal symbol change display nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If the normal symbol is not waiting for change (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the normal symbol is waiting for change (YES in S221), the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 20 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (from the start to the end of the stop time of the normal symbol) (S302). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S302), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S303). Unless the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol random number before the hit determination acquired in step S222 is stored (S304). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number (NO in S304), this process ends.

If the normal symbol random number is stored in step S304 (YES in S304), the collision detection process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time saving state (see the column of the non-time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 11A). However, if it is in the time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the time-saving state (see the column of the time-saving state in the table shown in FIG. 11A). Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal figure stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination process is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 11 (B), if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 10 seconds. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a reduced working hours state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 2 seconds is selected.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the sub control board 90 (S313), and the stop time of the normal symbol (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 11B) is set. (S314) Finish this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S302 (YES in S302), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S316), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S316)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S316)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if the non-time saving state is in progress, an opening pattern for the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 11C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if the time saving state is in progress, an opening pattern for the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 11C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S301 described above (YES in S301), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S320).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 21 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of the five stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the second 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the starting port 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1) is “0” (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1005). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, due to winning a prize in the second starting port 21. If there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired in the above, but there is one or more memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20 (holding information in FIG. 1), The special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when there is no acquired special figure 2 related random number (when YES in S1001). That is, the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed in preference to the lottery of the special figure 1.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 23 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation) of the RAM 84. Read the counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 7 (A)) is set (S1102), and whether or not it is a jackpot is determined based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 7 (B). The jackpot symbol type (big hit type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot symbol type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7B) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the processing is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out to obtain FIG. 7 (C). ) Is used to determine the small hit symbol type (small hit type) based on the small hit symbol type determination table (S1109). After determining the small hit symbol type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small hit symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 and processed (S1110). To finish. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "miss", so the random number counter value for each symbol (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and FIG. 7 (NO). The lost symbol type (type of lost) is determined based on the lost symbol type determination table shown in D) (S1111). After determining the type of lost symbol (S1111), it is determined whether or not the type of lost symbol is a special loss (time saving loss) (S1112). If it is a lost symbol B or a lost symbol D that is a special loss (YES in S1112), after processing in step S1113, the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (D)) according to the lost symbol type is stored in the RAM 84. It is set in the special figure type buffer provided in (S1114) and the processing is completed.

In step S1113, the number of time reductions corresponding to the game state and the type of the loss symbol is acquired based on the loss symbol type determination table (FIG. 9), and the acquired number of time reductions is stored in a predetermined time reduction storage area provided in the RAM 84. set. Specifically, in the case of the non-time saving state and the type of the lost symbol is the lost symbol D, refer to the lost symbol type determination table (FIG. 9 (A)) for the non-time saving state, and refer to the time saving number "6". Is set in the RAM 84. When the time saving state is set and the type of the lost symbol is the lost symbol D, the time saving number "100" is set in the RAM 84 with reference to the lost symbol type determination table (FIG. 9B) for the time saving state. do.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIG. 24. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether or not the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) is determined. Judgment (S1301).

If the time is shortened (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer to the table for medium-sized jackpot in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 13), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1). Select the special map fluctuation pattern based on (S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the case of a big hit and a small hit, a variation effect is associated with the special map fluctuation pattern, and when the special map variation pattern is determined, the variation effect according to the special map variation pattern is executed. To. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern P1, and battle reach is executed in the variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern P31 (remarks column of the table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13). reference). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the winning accuracy (high possibility of winning a big hit) is higher than normal reach. The rate is set. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), refer to the table for small and medium-sized hits in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the small hit in the table shown in FIG. 13), and set the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost symbol is any of the lost symbols B, C, and D (S1306). If it is any of "missing symbol B", "missing symbol C", and "missing symbol D" (YES in S1306), the table for the lost symbols B, C, and D in the time saving state (the table shown in FIG. 13). Select the special map fluctuation pattern by referring to the part corresponding to the special map) (S1307).

Further, in step S1306, if the type of the lost symbol is not any of the lost symbols B, C, and D (NO in S1306), it is "missing symbol A", so that the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is subsequently used. (Value of) is a reach-established random number value or not (S1308). As shown in FIG. 7 (E), the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "11" in the time saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1308), that is, in the case of the reach loss, the table for the reach loss during the time saving state (the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the reach loss). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1309).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1308), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the table for no reach loss during the time saving state (the table shown in FIG. 13 for no reach loss). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (corresponding part) (S1310).

Special figure 1 At the time of loss without reach in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". Is now selected.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, when it is determined to be the non-time saving state, according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state shown in FIG. Select the special figure fluctuation pattern (S1311).

In the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state, processing is performed in the same flow as in the time saving state except that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to a table corresponding to each non-time saving state (see FIG. 12).

In the case of loss, the variation effect pattern is determined by referring to each variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 based on the selected special figure variation pattern, and the variation effect pattern is determined. The content of the production is decided. The selection of the variation effect pattern in the case of loss is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91. This point will be described in detail later.

After selecting the special map variation pattern as described above, the selected special map variation pattern is set (S1312), and this process is completed. The information of the special symbol variation pattern set in step S1312 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 12). And FIG. 13) is determined (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Subsequently, after performing the game state management process (S1504) described later, the variable display of the special symbol is displayed according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7 (B) to (D)) (see FIGS. 7 (B) to (D)). After performing other processing such as stopping at a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol (S1505), this process is finished.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1504), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1511), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1516, but the time saving flag is set. If it is ON, it is determined whether or not the special symbol for stopping the fluctuation is related to the special figure 2 (S1512). If it is not the stop of the special figure 2, the process proceeds to step S1516, but if it is the stop of the special figure 2, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S1513), and whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". Is determined (S1514). The time reduction counter is a counter that is set to a value corresponding to the number of time reductions in the time reduction state to be started at the start of the time reduction state, and is subtracted according to the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 during the time reduction state. If the value of the time reduction counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1516, but if the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S1514), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state (S1515). , Proceed to step S1516.

In step S1516, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the time saving counter. The time reduction grant counter is a counter that is set to a value corresponding to the number of time reduction grants (600 times) according to the jackpot game, and is subtracted according to the variation display of the special symbol. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S1517). If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S1522, but if the time saving flag is OFF, it is subsequently determined whether or not the type of the lost symbol is a special loss (time saving loss) (S1518). When the type of the lost symbol is the lost symbol B or the lost symbol D which is a special loss (YES in S1518), the time saving flag is turned ON (S1520). As a result, it is determined whether or not to control the time saving state (time saving determination). That is, in this embodiment, the time saving state is set according to the stop display of the special loss (loss symbols B, D) in the non-time saving state. Further, a predetermined number of time reductions corresponding to the special loss loss symbol is set in the time reduction counter (S1521), and the process proceeds to step S1522. The time reduction number set here is the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage area of the RAM 84 in step S1113 of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Therefore, the number of time reductions set in this processing is not the game state (time reduction state, non-time reduction state) at the time when the processing is performed, but the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process ( It corresponds to the game state at the time when S1008) is performed. Then, by executing steps S1520 and S1521, the gaming state is controlled to the reduced working hours state. The time reduction state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time reduction number) or the next big hit game is executed is satisfied.

On the other hand, when the type of the lost symbol is not a special lost (NO in S1518), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1519). If the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (NO in S1519), the process proceeds to step S1522, but if the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S1519), the time reduction flag is turned ON (YES in S1519). S1520), set the number of time reductions according to the time reduction setting table (FIG. 10) for reaching the number of times of time reduction (S1521), and proceed to step S1522. That is, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions is controlled to one time reduction state when the count value of the number of non-specific fluctuations after the big hit game reaches 600.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time may be shortened even at the time of loss. In this embodiment, the time saving state is controlled according to the loss only in the non-time saving state (YES in step S1517).

In step S1522, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process, the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 26, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" in the non-time saving state and set to "2" in the time saving state. Whether it is a non-time saving state or a time saving state can be determined based on ON / OFF of the time saving flag. That is, if the time saving flag is OFF, the game state flag is set to "1" because it is in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is ON, the time saving state is set, so the value of the game state flag is set to "2". In the game state flag update process (S1522), a game state specification command including the updated game state flag information (that is, information on the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

In this embodiment, in the game state management process (S1504), control is performed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state based on the fact that the number of special figure fluctuations reaches the upper limit of the time saving number. The control from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state based on the number of times of this special figure change reaching the upper limit of the time-saving number is performed by the last special figure change in the time-saving state. That is, in the final symbol change in the time saving state, when the change of the special symbol ends and the special symbol is stopped, the state shifts to the non-time saving state. Further, in the game state management process (S1504), control to a time saving state based on a special loss is performed. The time saving state based on the special loss is set when the time saving flag is OFF, but is not set when the time saving flag is ON. That is, when the time is already shortened, the time is not controlled based on the special loss. However, in this embodiment, before the time reduction determination for determining whether to control to the time reduction state based on the special loss, the time reduction state based on the fact that the number of special figure fluctuations reaches the upper limit of the time reduction number is reached from the non-time reduction state. It is a configuration in which control to the state is made. Therefore, in the final symbol variation among the symbol variations started in the time reduction state, the gaming state is set to the non-time reduction state (time reduction flag is OFF) before the time reduction determination. Therefore, in the final symbol change in the time saving state, the time saving determination is performed in the non-time saving state, so that the time saving state may be controlled based on the special loss.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIGS. 12 and 13) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. do not have.

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the jackpot game opening is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of opening of the big winning opening during the special game is set to the value according to the type of the winning big winning symbol. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1611). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1611), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1612). If the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1613), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1614). After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1615), and the small hit game opening is started (S1616).

Following step S1616, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1617). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to the value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1618), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1611 (NO in S1611), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1619) and this process is completed.

[Special electric bonus processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the big hit has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether or not the time has passed or the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first big winning opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first big winning opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 8) is set and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, set the jackpot end flag and finish the process (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, the special operation status is set to "1" (S2016), the value corresponding to the number of time reduction grants (600 times) is set in the time reduction grant counter, and the game state setting process (S2018) described later is performed. Finish the process. That is, in the present embodiment, the count value of the number of non-specific fluctuations counted by the time reduction grant counter is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2018), first, the hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the big hit game this time is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a trigger (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If this determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104. If the determination result is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of time reductions according to the type of winning symbol (see FIG. 8) is set to the time reduction counter. Set (S2103) and proceed to step S2105. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the reduced working hours state (high base state). The time reduction state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time reduction number) or the next big hit game is executed is satisfied. In this process, the time saving state is set by executing steps S2102 and S2103.

In step S2105, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S2105), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2105), if the time saving flag is OFF, it is in a non-time saving state. Therefore, if the value of the game state flag is set to "1" and the time saving flag is ON, it is in a non-time saving state. Since the time is shortened, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" (see the table in FIG. 26). In the game state flag update process (S2105), a game state specification command including the updated game state flag information (that is, information on the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

[Special electric bonus processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 2 is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the 2nd big winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd big winning opening 35 (Fig. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 31, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 33) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter will be cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status will be set to "1". Set (S2315) to finish the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned off (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2322), and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following a special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 17). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 27), so that the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 27) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( Perform S2502) and perform V validity period setting processing (S2503).

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following a distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 17). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 33, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 32).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), and the V passage command is set (S2604) to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 44. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 34 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the CPU 92 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 update process is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making 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 random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light through the substrate 107 (various light emission effects are executed by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (various movable body effects are executed by the operation). do. In this way, various effects (variable effect, hold effect, movable body effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other advance notice effect, opening effect associated with special game, open game effect, ending effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode Control etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 35, input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a, is detected, and commands are set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, it is driven to perform a movable body effect such as the board movable body 15 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a movable body effect of operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 36, after performing the receive command analysis process (S4201) described later, the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process. (S4204) is performed sequentially.

In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and 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.

[Receive command analysis process] In the receive command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 37, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if has received it, performs a variation effect end process (S4404) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs an effect mode designation process (S4406) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, adds 1 to the consecutive villa counter (S4408) and performs an opening effect selection process. Perform (S4409). The consecutive villa counter is a counter that counts the number of times a big hit game is played. In the opening effect selection process (S4409), 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 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S44011) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4413). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4413), a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect is used as a transition notification to the high-probability state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that controls the high-probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. It also has meaning. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4414), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a game state status value indicating the current game state is set based on the game state specification command to grasp the game state. Processing, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

[Variation effect start process] In the variation effect start process (S4402), first, as shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the variation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the special map variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1003 and S1009 in FIG. 24). The information of the special figure fluctuation pattern includes the symbol information for designating the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (see FIG. 7). The symbol information or the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processing.

Next, the effect mode switching process (S5002) and the variable effect pattern selection process (S5003), which will be described later, are performed to select the effect symbol to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5004). Specifically, the selection of the effect symbol is performed by acquiring random numbers for determining the effect symbol, and at the same time, of a plurality of tables classified according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, and the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "2.2.2" etc.) that is finally stopped and displayed is determined. Following the selection of the effect symbol, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a shutter effect execution process (S5005) described later, and ends the variable effect start process.

[Effect mode switching process] In the effect mode switching process (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the normal effect mode transition flag is ON (S5011). The normal effect mode transition flag is a flag that is turned on when it is determined to shift to the normal effect mode, which is one of the effect modes, from another effect mode. If the normal effect mode transition flag is OFF (NO in S5011), the process proceeds to step S5015, but if it is ON (YES in S5011), it is determined whether or not the start of the variation display is related to the special figure 1. (S5012). If the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is not started (NO in S5012), the process proceeds to step S5015, but if the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is started (YES in S5012), the process of setting the normal effect mode is performed (S5013) and the normal effect is performed. After turning off the mode transition flag (S5014), the process proceeds to step S5015. As a result, the effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode. The normal effect mode is an effect mode mainly set in a non-time saving state. Further, the control from the other effect mode to the normal effect mode is performed in response to the start of the symbol change according to the special figure 1.

In step S5015, it is determined whether or not the time saving effect mode transition flag is ON. The time saving effect mode transition flag is a flag that is turned on when it is determined that the time saving effect mode shifts to one of the effect modes from the other effect modes. If the time saving effect mode transition flag is OFF (NO in S5015), this process ends, but if it is ON (YES in S5015), the process of setting the time saving effect mode is performed (S5016). As a result, the effect mode is controlled to the time saving effect mode. The time saving effect mode is an effect mode mainly set in the time saving state. Next, it is determined whether or not the shutter is being produced (S5017). The shutter effect is an effect that can be started in response to a symbol change in which the lost symbol is stopped and displayed and controlled to a time saving state. If the shutter effect is in progress (YES in S5017), set the command to end the shutter effect (S5018), turn off the time saving effect mode transition flag (S5019), and finish the effect mode switching process.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] In the variable effect pattern selection process (S5003), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the symbol information (S5021). If it is a jackpot (YES in S5021), the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the variation effect related to the jackpot is selected based on the information of the special figure variation pattern (S5022). As a result, the details of the variable effect related to the jackpot are determined. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP reach, a sub fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach is selected. Further, when a plurality of effects belonging to the SP reach are provided, the details including which effect belonging to the SP reach is to be executed are determined.

If it is not a big hit (NO in S5021), it is determined whether it is a small hit based on the symbol information (S5023). If it is a small hit (YES in S5023), the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the variation effect related to the small hit is selected based on the information of the special figure variation pattern (S5024). In addition, the details of the variable effect related to the small hit are also determined by selecting the effect pattern of the variable effect.

If it is not a big hit (NO in S5021) and it is not a small hit (NO in S5023), it is a "loss", so the variation effect pattern related to the loss is selected from the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 15) (S5025 to S5029). ). When the effect control microcomputer 91 is “missing”, the effect control pattern is selected from the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 15). Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the sub time reduction counter is larger than "1" (S5025). When the value of the sub time reduction counter is larger than "1" (YES in S5025), the variation effect pattern determination table for the time reduction state for the time reduction remaining number of times 2 or more based on the symbol information of the lost symbol (FIG. 15 (B)). Refer to and select a variable effect pattern (S5026). If the value of the sub-time reduction counter is "1" or less (NO in S5025), it is determined whether or not the value of the sub-time reduction counter is "1" (S5027). When the value of the sub time reduction counter is "1" (YES in S5027), refer to the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 15 (C)) for the time reduction state with the remaining time reduction number of 1 based on the symbol information of the lost symbol. Then select the variable effect pattern (S5028). If it is determined that the value of the sub time reduction counter is less than "1" (NO in S5027), the variation effect pattern determination table for the non-time reduction state (FIG. 15 (FIG. 15) Refer to A)) and select a variable effect pattern (S5029).

Here, the sub time reduction counter is set to a value corresponding to the number of time reductions in the time reduction state to be started according to the start of the time reduction state, and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 during the time reduction state is performed. It is a counter that is subtracted accordingly. The setting and subtraction of the sub time reduction counter are performed by the variable effect end processing (S4404) described later. As a result, the value of the sub time reduction counter at the start of the symbol variation is "1" or more in the time reduction state and less than "1", that is, "0" in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the time saving state may be controlled based on the special loss (time saving loss), while when the time saving state is already in the time saving state, the time saving state is based on the special loss. Not controlled to. Therefore, when the value of the sub-time reduction counter is less than "1", the variation effect pattern can be selected by using the variation effect pattern determination table having the content suggesting the transition to the time reduction state. Be selected.

Further, as described above, in the final symbol change in the time saving state, it is possible to control to the time saving state based on the special loss. Therefore, even when the value of the sub time reduction counter is "1", the variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern determination table in which the time reduction inrush effect can be selected. On the other hand, when the value of the sub time reduction counter is larger than "1", the time reduction state is not controlled based on the special loss, so the variation effect pattern determination table in which the time reduction rush effect is not selected is used. The variable effect pattern is selected. The details of the variable effect related to the loss are determined by selecting the variable effect pattern.

In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can appropriately determine whether the gaming state is the time saving state or the non-time saving state based on the sub-time saving counter. Further, in the case of the time saving state, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not it is the last symbol change in the time saving state. Then, even if the information of the special figure fluctuation pattern is the same, it is possible to select a different fluctuation effect pattern depending on the game state and the value of the sub time reduction counter. Thereby, for example, it is possible to execute an effect capable of appropriately suggesting a gaming state that may shift thereafter. Further, for example, it is possible to suppress the execution of an effect suggesting a gaming state that is unlikely to shift thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to improve the hobby of the game by directing.

After selecting the variable effect pattern (S5021 to S5029), set the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect with the selected effect symbol and the variable effect pattern in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5030). When the variable effect start command set in step S5030 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 103 and reads the predetermined effect image from the image ROM 103. A variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

[Shutter effect execution process] In the shutter effect execution process (S5005), first, as shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 91 decrements the value of the sub time reduction addition counter by 1 (S5031). The sub-time reduction grant counter is a counter that is set to a value corresponding to the number of time reduction grants (600 times) according to the jackpot game and is subtracted according to the symbol change. As a result, the value of the sub time reduction grant counter is managed to be the same as the value of the time reduction grant counter.

Next, based on the acquired symbol information, it is determined whether or not the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the started symbol change is the lost symbol B (S5032). If it is a lost symbol B (YES in S5032), a command for starting the shutter effect is set (S5033), and this process is completed. If the symbol variation does not relate to the lost symbol B (NO in S5032), then it is determined whether or not the value of the sub-time reduction grant counter is "0" (S5034). If the value of the sub time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S5034), the shutter effect start command is set (S5033), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the symbol fluctuation is not related to the lost symbol B (NO in S5032) and the value of the sub time reduction counter is not "0" (NO in S5034), the shutter effect start command is not set. This process is completed.

That is, in the present embodiment, the shutter effect is executed in the case where the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed and the case where the symbol variation reaches the number of times of non-specific variation. The shutter effect is started when a predetermined time has elapsed after the command to start the effect is set. The start timing of the shutter effect is set to be before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, during the change of the effect symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the shutter effect is continued after the start of the shutter effect until the shutter effect is completed in the effect mode switching process (S5002) (S5018). That is, the shutter effect is started during the variation display of the effect symbol between the symbol variation in which the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed and the symbol variation in which the number of times of non-specific variation is reached, and then the effect symbol in the time reduction state. It continues until the fluctuation display of is started.

[Variation effect end process] In the variation effect end process (S4404), first, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the variation stop command (S5101). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the symbol variation for stopping the variation is a big hit or a small hit (S5102). If it is a big hit or a small hit (YES in S5102), the sub time reduction counter setting process for setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state set based on the big hit or the small hit in the sub time reduction counter is performed (S5103), and the step is performed. Proceed to S5109.

If the symbol fluctuation to be stopped is neither a big hit nor a small hit, that is, if it is a loss (NO in S5102), it is determined whether or not the value of the sub time reduction counter is larger than "1" (S5104). If the value of the sub time reduction counter is larger than "1", the process proceeds to step S5106, but if the value of the sub time reduction counter is "1" or less (NO in S5104), the type of the lost symbol is special loss (time reduction loss). ) (S5105). If it is not a special loss symbol B or a loss symbol D (NO in S5105), the process proceeds to step S5106, but if it is a loss symbol B or a loss symbol D (YES in S5105), it is set based on the special loss. The sub-time reduction counter setting process for setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state to the sub-time reduction counter is performed (S5103), and the process proceeds to step S5109.

In step S5106, it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is larger than "0". If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (NO in S5106), the process proceeds to step S5109, but if the value of the time reduction counter is larger than "0" (YES in S5106), the special symbol related to the fluctuation stop is It is determined whether or not it is related to the stop of the special figure 2 (S5107). If it is not the stop of special figure 2 (NO in S5107), the process proceeds to step S5109, but if it is the stop of special figure 2 (YES in S5107), the value of the sub time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S5108), and step S5109. Proceed to. As a result, the value of the sub-time-saving counter at the start of the symbol change in the time-saving state is managed to be the same as the value of the time-saving counter.

In step S5109, it is determined whether or not the state is in the non-time saving state. If it is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S5109), proceed to step S5113, but if it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S5109), then the special symbol related to the fluctuation stop is related to the stop in Special Figure 1. It is determined whether or not it is (S5110). If it is not the stop of special figure 1 (NO in S5110), the process proceeds to step S5113, but if it is the stop of special figure 1 (YES in S5110), then whether the value of the consecutive villa counter is larger than "0" Is determined (S5111). If the value of the consecutive villa counter is "0" (NO in S5111), the process proceeds to step S51113, but if the value of the consecutive villa counter is larger than "0" (YES in S5111), the value of the consecutive villa counter. Is set to "0" and the process proceeds to step S5113. That is, the value of the consecutive villa counter is reset to "0" when the symbol change of the special figure 1 is performed in the non-time saving state. As a result, the value of the consecutive villa counter starts counting when the first jackpot game after the symbol change of the special figure 1 is performed in the non-time saving state, and then the special figure in the non-time saving state is started. It is counted up every time a big hit game is played without the symbol change of FIG. 1 being performed. That is, the value of the consecutive villa counter is counted up every time a big hit game is performed in that state while the state advantageous to the player mainly in the lottery of Special Figure 2 continues.

In step S5113, a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a predetermined stop mode.

[Effect mode designation process] In the effect mode designation process (S4406), first, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the game state command (S5201). Next, based on the analysis result of the game state command, it is determined whether or not the time is shortened (S5202). If it is not in the reduced working hours state (NO in S5202), the process proceeds to step S5205, but if it is in the reduced working hours state (YES in S5202), it is determined whether or not the currently set production mode is the normal mode (S5203). If the production mode is not the normal mode (NO in S5203), the process proceeds to step S5205, but if it is the normal mode (YES in S5203), the time saving mode transition flag is turned ON (S5204), and the process proceeds to step S5205.

In step S5205, it is determined whether or not the game state is in the non-time saving state based on the analysis result of the game state command. If it is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S5205), this process ends, but if it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S5205), it is determined whether or not the currently set production mode is the time saving mode (S5206). .. If the effect mode is not the time saving mode (NO in S5206), this process ends, but if it is in the time saving mode (YES in S5206), the normal mode transition flag is turned ON (S5207), and this process ends.

When the time saving mode transition flag is turned ON in this process, the effect mode is controlled to the time saving mode when the next symbol change is started. Further, when the normal mode transition flag is turned ON, the effect mode is controlled to the normal mode when the symbol change according to the next special figure 1 is started. As a result, the symbol variation is started in an appropriate effect mode according to the game state.

[Ending effect selection process] In the ending effect selection process (S4408), first, as shown in FIG. 44, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command (S5301), and based on the analysis result, the jackpot game Select the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending (S5302). Further, 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 94.

Next, if the value of the consecutive villa counter is "1" (YES in S5303), a command for starting the display of the alert image is set (S5304), and the process proceeds to step S5305. On the other hand, if the value of the consecutive villa counter is not "1" (NO in S5303), the process proceeds to step S5305 without setting the command to start displaying the alert image. In step S5305, a value corresponding to the number of times of time reduction grant (600 times) is set in the sub time reduction grant counter, and this process is completed. Therefore, when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the reduced working hours are granted after the big hit game, it is possible to control to the reduced working hours state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the attention-calling image is displayed only in the ending effect of the first jackpot game after the symbol change according to the special figure 1 is performed in the non-time saving state. Specifically, the alert image is displayed, for example, in the jackpot game executed in response to winning the "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" during the non-time saving state. Further, for example, it was executed in response to winning the "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" or the "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" during the time saving state controlled according to the "special figure 1_missing symbol B". It is displayed in the jackpot game. Further, for example, the alert image is changed to "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol a" during the time saving state in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time saving is given. It is displayed in the jackpot game executed according to the winning. By displaying this alert image, the player can be alerted to the fact that the player is over-floated due to the advantageous jackpot game and is overly enthusiastic about the game. It is possible.

In addition, in the jackpot game executed in response to winning the "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" or "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" during the time saving state controlled after the jackpot game, the consecutive villa counter has already been performed. Since the value of is a value of "2" or more, the alert image is not displayed. That is, in this embodiment, after the attention alert image is displayed according to the first jackpot game, in the jackpot game executed in a state advantageous to the player mainly by the lottery of Special Figure 2, the alert image is displayed. Is not displayed. That is, once the attention-calling image is displayed, the caution-calling image is not displayed until the state shifts to the state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is mainly performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated due to the excessive display of the alert image.

8. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 45. As shown in FIG. 45, first, in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the game is advanced by left-handed. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, the lottery of Special Figure 1 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. When the jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is won, the jackpot game of 4R is performed, and the subsequent game state is controlled to the time saving state where the number of time reductions is one.

On the other hand, the lottery result of Special Figure 1 is more likely to be lost than the big hit. Further, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be a special loss (time saving loss: loss symbol B). Then, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the lost symbol B, the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is one. Further, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss, it is more likely that it is a normal loss (loss symbol A) than that it is a special loss (loss symbol B). Then, when the number of times (the number of non-specific fluctuations) in which the lottery result of the special figure 1 is continuously a normal loss (non-specific mode) reaches the number of times of giving the reduced working hours (600 times), the gaming state is the number of times of the reduced working hours of 1 time. It is controlled to shorten the working hours.

In the short time state, the game progresses by hitting right. Therefore, in the short time state, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. The jackpot winning based on the lottery of the special figure 2 includes a jackpot based on the passage of the specific area 39 from the small hit winning (type 2 jackpot) or a direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot). When a direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot) is won, a 10R jackpot game is performed, and the subsequent game state is controlled to a time saving state in which the number of time reductions is 6. That is, when the big hit is won in the special figure 2, the player tends to be able to obtain more profit in the big hit game than when the big hit is won in the special figure 1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small hit capable of passing V (passing a specific area 39) is won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the big hit game is always played as long as the game is played correctly. It is configured to run. Then, when the two kinds of big hits are won after the small hits are won, the number of time reductions is controlled to 6 times after the big hit game of 10R. Even in the big hit game performed based on this small hit, the player tends to be able to obtain more profits than the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit in the special figure 1.

In addition, the lottery result of Special Figure 2 may be lost. In the case of loss, there are cases where it is a normal loss (loss symbol C) and a case where it is a special loss (time saving loss: loss symbol D). In the reduced working hours state, when the number of remaining working hours is two or more, the subsequent gaming state is not controlled to the reduced working hours state regardless of whether it is a normal loss or a special loss, and the number of remaining working hours decreases. .. However, when the number of remaining time reductions is one, that is, when the lottery result in the last one symbol change in the time reduction state is the lost symbol D, the subsequent gaming state has the number of time reductions of 100 times. It is controlled to a time saving state.

Further, when the lottery result in the last one symbol change in the time saving state is the lost symbol C, it is controlled to the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, by generating a prize in the second starting port 21 before being controlled to the non-time saving state in the last one, a maximum of 4 special figure 2 hold is stored. be able to. Then, in the non-time saving state controlled by the fact that the lottery result in the last one symbol change in the time saving state is the lost symbol C, the lottery for the four special figure 2 hold can be first received. Then, when the lottery result for the special figure 2 hold is the lost symbol D, the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is six times.

On the other hand, if the lottery results for the special figure 2 hold are all lost symbols C, then the game is advanced again by left-handing, and the big hit winning based on the special figure 1 lottery is aimed at.

In other words, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, as long as you continue to win the direct hit big hit, the small hit that can pass through V, and the special loss, it is advantageous for the player who mainly draws in Special Figure 2 (the state where it is easy to win the big hit). Continues. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, the lottery result of the special figure set for the time saving state and the special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of special figure 2) remaining when the time saving state ends. If all of the lottery results are lost, the game will return to the game centered on the lottery of Special Figure 1.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the time saving state based on the lost symbol D can be set in the final lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state. This point will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. In this embodiment, as described above in the game state management process (see FIG. 26), in the state where the time saving state is set, even if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is the lost symbol D, it is based on the lost symbol. The time saving state is not set because the time saving determination is not performed as to whether or not to control the time saving state. Therefore, for example, when the number of remaining time reductions is two, even if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is the lost symbol D, the time reduction state is not controlled based on this. However, the last symbol change in the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state at the timing before the time saving determination, although it is in the time saving state at the start of the symbol change. As a result, in the final symbol change in the time saving state, the time saving determination is performed in the non-time saving state. Therefore, based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 being the lost symbol D, the subsequent gaming state is changed to the time saving state. It is possible to provide a new game property of being controlled. Furthermore, a chance to control the gaming state to the reduced working hours state based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 being the lost symbol D may be provided once in addition to the number of lottery related to the special figure 2 hold. is made of.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled based on the lost symbol D, the number of time reductions set for the controlled time saving state is determined by the special figure 2 jackpot determination performed at the start of the symbol change. Obtained in the process (see FIG. 23). Then, the number of time reductions acquired and stored is set in the game state management process executed thereafter. That is, in the final symbol variation in the time saving state, the time saving number is acquired in the time saving state and set in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 hold that remained when the time saving state ended, since it was already in the non-time saving state at the start of the symbol change, the number of time saving states controlled based on the lost symbol D was set. It will be acquired in a non-time saving state. Then, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions for the time reduction state set based on the loss symbol D is determined in the non-time reduction state by the loss symbol type determination table for the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 9A). Is acquired from the lost symbol type determination table for the time saving state (see FIG. 9B). Then, in the lost symbol type determination table, the number of time reductions set based on the lost symbol D is different between the one for the non-time saving state and the one for the time saving state. That is, even if the lottery result of the special figure 2 is the lost symbol D, it is possible to acquire different times of time reduction between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state. As a result, the time saving state controlled when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is the lost symbol D in the last symbol change in the time saving state, and the lottery result of the special figure 2 hold remaining when the time saving state ends. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction state controlled when is a lost symbol D.

9. Production example in this embodiment 9-1. Effect mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 55. First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is an aspect of effect using an image display device 7, a speaker 67, a panel lamp 5, a frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or item displayed on the image display device 7. The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

The effect mode of the present embodiment includes a daytime background mode in which the normal daytime background image shown in FIG. 47 is displayed, and a night background mode in which the nighttime background image shown in FIG. 48 is displayed.

The daytime background mode shown in FIG. 47 is an effect mode set when the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired are not stored in the non-time saving state. That is, it is a normal effect mode that is set in a non-time saving state and a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1. FIG. 47A shows a state in which the daytime background is displayed on the display screen 7a and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed. Further, in this embodiment, small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 can be displayed in addition to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and like the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, they can be stopped and displayed after the variable display. FIG. 47B shows a state in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both stopped and displayed in the daytime background mode. In the daytime background mode, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both displayed in the normal mode.

The night background mode shown in FIG. 48 is an effect mode set in the case of the time saving state and the case of storing the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers in the non-time saving state. That is, it is a time saving effect mode set in a state where the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 2. FIG. 48A shows a state in which the night background is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both varied and displayed. Further, FIG. 48B shows a state in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both stopped and displayed in the night background mode. In the night background mode, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode in the day background mode.

Further, in the night background mode, the game is advanced with the aim of winning the second starting port 21 by right-handed, which is a time-saving state. Therefore, in the night-background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 plays the game by right-handed. The right-handed notification image GA that notifies the effect to be performed is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. Further, in the night background mode, in order to indicate the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display GB indicating the remaining number of time saving times at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The remaining number display GB is also referred to as an end time suggestion display. The remaining number of times display GB may be displayed in a mode different from the case where the remaining number of time reductions is two or more, for example, after the number of remaining time reductions is one. As a result, the state where there is no possibility of being controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss and the case where there is a possibility of being controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss can be appropriately played by the remaining number display GB. It is possible to show to the person. Further, by displaying the remaining number of times display GB in a manner different from the case where the number of remaining time reductions is 2 or more after the number of remaining time reductions is 1, the situation where the number of remaining time reductions is small can be appropriately shown. It is possible to urge the player to appropriately obtain the special figure 2 hold aiming at winning the second starting port 21. After the number of remaining time reductions becomes 0, the remaining number of times display GB may be a display indicating the number of special figure 2 holdes acquired by the end of the time reduction state.

9-2. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery (result of big hit determination or small hit determination, result of symbol type determination, reach determination). The variation effect is executed based on the result of the above and the result of the variation pattern determination). In the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a so as to be superimposed on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped after being changed. That is, after the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variation time of the special symbol, the variation is stopped and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

9-2-1. In the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a of the effect symbol image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 47 (A) and the like, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in the variable effect, and then, in a predetermined mode. It is stopped and displayed. Further, in one section at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 47 (A) and the like, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed when the variation display of the special symbol is performed. After that, it is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable effect, whereas the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 may not be hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the roles of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The display areas for displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be appropriately changed.

9-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine 1 can first perform normal variation in the variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has started. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2 and the right are displayed. The small symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variable, and the special symbol is waiting for the variable display. Is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the fluctuation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the loss symbol A and there is no reach), the stop mode suggesting the loss (the change). The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed by the so-called loose eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss.

On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol has a reach such as "N loss fluctuation" (a fluctuation in which the lottery result of the special figure 1 has a reach in the lost symbol A and a loss is further shown by the normal reach). In the case of the variation pattern, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 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 special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect that can suggest the accuracy of the big hit to the player.

In the N reach, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually decelerates. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called random stitch) 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 a loss.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by normal reach), the stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot. 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 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that suggests loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" or "non-reach lost stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to. It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loss eyes". How to combine each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2", "5, 4, 5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, how to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

9-2-4. The SP reach pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform the SP reach after the N reach in the variable effect according to the special figure 1. SP reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of N reach, and functions as a production that can suggest the jackpot accuracy to the player. do.

In the SP reach, for example, after the N reach, a background image dedicated to the SP reach is displayed on the display screen 7a, and an image indicating that the SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. In addition, a special production for SP reach will be performed. In this embodiment, as a special effect for SP reach, an effect in which a predetermined story of the main character in the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses is executed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach), the display screen 7a is displayed. , A happy ending effect suggesting a big hit is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. 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 fluctuation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (variation of the loss with reach whose loss is indicated by SP reach), a bad-end effect suggesting the loss is performed and the effect symbol is produced. The 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called random order) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss.

9-2-5. Battle reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform battle reach after N reach. The battle reach is a production that can be performed mainly in the state where the game is progressing, mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2 in which the big hit game is likely to be performed. Therefore, the battle reach functions as a production that makes the player expect a big hit game.

In battle reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), a background image dedicated to battle reach (background image G113 for battle reach) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and a battle is performed in the center of the display screen 7a. An image (battle reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), a battle reach-only production is performed. Then, when the final phase of the battle reach-only production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "battle jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by the battle reach), FIG. 49 (C). As shown in -1), a success effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character wins the battle and stands up, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stops and displays in a stop mode (so-called doublet) that suggests a big hit. 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. Even when the big hit game is performed based on the small hit winning, it can be performed in the same manner as in the case of this big hit winning. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "battle loss fluctuation" (change in loss indicated by battle reach), loss is suggested as shown in FIG. 49 (C-2). Failure effect (for example, display that the enemy character wins the battle and stands up, defeat effect) is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) that suggests a loss. do. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. Further, in the present embodiment, in the "battle loss fluctuation" related to the storage of the random number related to the special figure 2 finally acquired in the time saving state, the result effect described later can be executed thereafter. The content of the battle reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

9-2-6. Time-saving rushing effect Next, the time-saving rushing effect to be executed when the result of the special figure lottery is a special loss (loss symbol D) will be described. The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the time saving rush effect by the variable effect controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss. Therefore, the time-saving rush effect functions as an effect that makes the player expect to be controlled to the time-saving state.

The effect control microcomputer 91 starts a variation effect accompanied by a battle reach, similar to the “battle jackpot variation” and the “battle loss variation”, even when the time-saving rush effect is performed. However, when the time-saving rush effect is performed, the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the battle reach in the middle of the battle reach and shifts to the time-saving rush effect, as shown in FIG. 49 (B). That is, each image for battle reach is hidden, and then, in the time-saving rush effect that has been shifted, the relief image G70 is first displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 50A). The relief image G70 of this embodiment is an image of a companion character of the main character. By displaying the relief image G70, the time saving rush effect is started. Further, the relief effect GE is displayed so as to overlap the relief image G70. The rescue effect GE shown in FIG. 50 (A) is an image showing how a fellow character is demonstrating its rescue ability.

Then, when the symbol change is the last one in the time-saving state or the remaining hold of the special figure 2 in the non-time-saving state, and the lottery result is, for example, a lost symbol D (special loss) (that is, then special). (When the time reduction state is controlled based on the loss), the effect control microcomputer 91 advances the time reduction rush effect in a successful manner. That is, when the variation effect pattern is "THP75" or "THP95", the rescue effect GE is emphasized more as a success mode, and it is shown that the fellow character can exert the rescue ability (FIG. 50 (B)). .. As a result, it is possible to show the player that the time-saving rush effect in the successful mode shifts to the time-saving state. In the successful mode, after that, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the relief image G70 is hidden, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes having the middle effect symbol 8C as the special symbol TZ. In the present embodiment, the special symbol TZ is an image including the characters (〇 background) of the name of the effect mode corresponding to the time saving state of the transition destination, and for example, depending on the lottery result of the special diagram 2 being the lost symbol D. When displayed, the characters "night background" are included. In addition, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes of "1, 3, 5" (see FIG. 47 (E)). As described above, in this embodiment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes, so that the time saving state is entered. Is suggested. That is, the fact that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed with a special eye, and that the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with a specific eye is a transition to a time saving state (a special loss is subtracted). It functions as a production that suggests to the player. The special stitches of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

On the other hand, when the symbol change is the last one in the time-saving state or the remaining hold of the special figure 2 in the non-time-saving state, and the lottery result is, for example, a lost symbol C (normal loss) (that is, then special). If it is not controlled to the time saving state based on the loss), the time saving rushing effect is advanced in the failure mode. That is, when the variation effect pattern is "THP74" or "THP94", as a failure mode, the rescue effect GE is weakened and then erased to show how the fellow character cannot exert the rescue ability (FIG. 50 (FIG. 50). D)). In the failure mode, after that, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a variation of the mode suggesting the loss. Along with this, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at different intervals. Further, in the present embodiment, in the failure mode of the time saving rush effect related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time saving state, the result effect described later can be executed thereafter. The content of the time-saving rush effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

9-2-7. Result production Next, the result production will be described. As described above, when the lottery result related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time saving state is a normal loss, the effect control microcomputer 91 responds to the symbol change related to the normal loss. The result production can be executed. After the result production is performed, the game is mainly advanced by the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, the result effect then functions as an effect suggesting that the lottery of Special Figure 1 is mainly performed to the state where the game is progressing. Further, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the state advantageous to the player in which the game is progressed ends, mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2. It should be noted that the result effect is an effect that is not executed in the battle reach when the big hit game is performed after that, or in the time-saving rush effect of the success mode when the loss symbol D of the special loss is won.

FIG. 51 (A) is a diagram for explaining a case where the result effect is executed in the “battle loss fluctuation” related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time saving state. As shown in FIG. 51 (A), the result image RG is displayed in the result effect in the “battle loss fluctuation”. The result image RG displayed in the “battle loss fluctuation” is displayed on the front side of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., which are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting the loss. The result image RG includes the number of game balls acquired in the game mainly carried out in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the number of jackpot games executed in that state, and the like. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately show the player the result of the game in which the lottery of the special figure 2 is mainly carried out.

FIG. 51B is a diagram for explaining a case where the result effect is executed in the failure mode of the time-saving rush effect related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 51 (B), the result image RG is displayed in the result effect in the failure mode of the time saving rush effect as well as the result effect in the “battle loss fluctuation”. Further, even in the result effect in the failure mode of the time saving rush effect, the result image RG is displayed on the front side of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the like which are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss. Then, by the result effect, it is possible to appropriately show the player the result of the game in which the lottery of the special figure 2 is mainly performed.

9-2-8. Shutter effect Next, the shutter effect will be described. As described above, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the shutter effect in the case where the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed and the case where the number of non-specific changes reaches the number of times the reduced working hours are given. It is possible. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the present embodiment can execute the shutter effect when the loss symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-time reduction state and is controlled to the time reduction state. Therefore, the shutter effect functions as an effect suggesting that the time reduction state is controlled. It also functions as an effect that is expected to be controlled to a time-saving state.

First, the timing at which the shutter effect is executed will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 52, when the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed, even when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the reduced working hours are given, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R respond to the symbol variation of the special symbol. It is displayed as variable and stopped. Similarly, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner and stopped in accordance with the symbol variation of the special symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled from the normal effect mode (daytime background mode) to the time reduction effect mode (night background mode) according to the start of the first symbol change after being controlled to the time reduction state. .. Then, the shutter effect is started at the timing during the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and then continues until the first symbol variation after being controlled to the time saving state is started. That is, in this embodiment, the shutter effect is still executed while the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed.

Next, the state in which the shutter effect is performed will be specifically described. Here, an example of a shutter effect executed in a symbol variation in which the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed will be described. However, it is also possible to perform the shutter effect in the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the reduced working hours are given.

In the symbol variation in which the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed, the shutter effect is started during the execution of N reach (FIG. 53 (B)) after the reach is established (FIG. 53 (A)). Since it is in a non-time saving state before the start of the shutter effect, the background image is a daytime background, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are normal embodiments. When the shutter effect is started, as shown in FIG. 53C, the shutter image GS moves to close from the outside to the inside of the display screen 7a. In the area of the display screen 7a where the shutter image GS is displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the background image are more difficult to see than before the shutter image GS is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the area where the shutter image GS is displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the background image are all invisible. In this embodiment, such a shutter image GS is displayed as a layer on the front side of the background image and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

FIG. 53 (D) shows a state in which the shutter image GS is completely closed and covers the entire surface of the display screen 7a. Further, FIG. 53 (D) shows the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the layer on the rear side of the shutter image GS by a two-dot chain line. However, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are actually hidden by the shutter image GS and cannot be visually recognized by the player. As shown in FIG. 53 (D), when the shutter image GS is completely closed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are in the N reach state. That is, the shutter effect of this embodiment is started at the timing during the fluctuation of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and the shutter image GS is completely closed at the timing during the fluctuation. However, even during the shutter effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed. That is, in this embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed on the layer on the front side of the shutter image GS.

FIG. 53 (E) shows a state when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed according to the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, even during the shutter effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be visually recognized, it is possible to show the player the change display and the stop display of the symbol variation by the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. Further, in the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the lost symbol B, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both stopped and displayed by "1, 3, 5". .. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the lost symbol B by the stop mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. If the next symbol change is not started, the shutter effect is continued in the state of FIG. 53 (E). Further, in the shutter effect, for example, the shutter image GS is displayed on the same layer as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 (that is, the shutter image GS is displayed on the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and small). It is also possible to perform this by displaying as one image on the same layer as the patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3).

Next, the case where the shutter effect ends will be described with reference to FIG. 54. When the next symbol change is started after the stop display of the symbol change controlled to the time saving state is performed according to the stop display of the lost symbol (FIG. 54 (A)), the diagram starts from FIG. 54 (B). As shown in 54 (C), the shutter image GS moves to open from the inside to the outside of the display screen 7a. That is, the opening operation of the shutter image GS is started by starting the first symbol variation after being controlled to the time saving state. Then, when the shutter image GS is completely released, the shutter effect is completed. Further, by starting the symbol variation in the time saving state, the background image is switched from the daytime background to the night background, and the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are switched from the normal mode to the special mode. Therefore, on the rear side of the released shutter image GS, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of a special aspect appear together with the night background image for the reduced working hours state. In addition, the right-handed notification image GA and the remaining number display GB are also displayed. Further, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in a special mode. As a result, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the symbol change in the time-saving state has started. After the shutter effect is completed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed (FIG. 54 (D)). That is, in the shutter effect, the shutter image GS is completely released during the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 related to the first symbol variation after being controlled to the time saving state. It ends by.

In this embodiment, the moment when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are switched from the normal mode to the special mode is made difficult for the player to see due to the shutter effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the switching from the normal mode to the special mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to appear as a variation of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, for example, it becomes difficult to understand the boundary between the symbol change controlled to the time saving state according to the stop display of the lost symbol and the first symbol change after being controlled to the time saving state. It can be suppressed.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect mode is changed from the normal effect mode (daytime background mode) to the time reduction effect according to the start of the first symbol change after the effect mode is controlled to the time reduction state, instead of the timing controlled to the time reduction state. It is controlled to the mode (night background mode). For example, when the effect mode is switched at the timing controlled to the time reduction state by the symbol fluctuation controlled to the time reduction state according to the stop display of the lost symbol, the normal mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R There is a possibility that the change from to the special mode may appear as a fluctuation of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the effect mode is switched according to the start of the first symbol change after being controlled to the time saving state, the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R is switched from the normal mode to the special mode. However, it is performed at the start of the symbol change. Therefore, even when the shutter effect is not performed, it is possible to prevent the switching from the normal mode to the special mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to appear as if it is a variation thereof. Therefore, even if the shutter effect is not performed, the boundary between the symbol variation controlled to the time saving state according to the stop display of the lost symbol and the first symbol variation after being controlled to the time saving state can be understood. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult.

9-3. Big hit production Next, the big hit production will be explained. The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the jackpot effect according to the execution of the jackpot game. As described above, the jackpot game is executed in response to winning the "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 2_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 2_small hit symbol a". In this embodiment, the jackpot effect is composed of an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect.

FIG. 55A shows an opening effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 during the opening in the jackpot game. In the opening effect, the opening image G10 that can suggest the start of the jackpot game, the right-handed notification image GA, and the like are displayed on the display screen 7a. After the opening effect, during the round of the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays, for example, a round image showing the number of rounds, a prize ball number image suggesting the number of prize balls paid out, and the like. It is feasible. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the ending effect shown in FIGS. 55 (B), (C), and (D) during the ending in the jackpot game.

FIG. 55B is an ending effect that can be executed during the ending of the jackpot game that is executed when the “special figure 1_big hit symbol A” is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. In this case, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, as the ending effect, the first privilege suggestion effect of displaying the first privilege suggestion image G11 capable of suggesting the subsequent time saving state is performed. Further, in this case, the non-time saving state is controlled before the big hit game, but it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game. Therefore, the first privilege suggestion image G11 becomes a display that can suggest that after the big hit game, the game state is controlled different from that before the big hit game (specifically, "entering the night background mode"). There is.

Further, in the first privilege suggestion effect when the "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is won in the non-time saving state, the attention alert image GC is displayed together with the first privilege suggestion image G11. The attention-calling image GC is an image capable of calling a predetermined attention to the player. The attention-calling image GC of this embodiment has contents that can call attention to excessive devotion to the game. Therefore, it is possible to call attention to a player who has won a big hit and has been overly floated. In addition, the caution image GC may be content that calls attention to the player forgetting to collect the prize ball acquired in the jackpot game. Further, it may be a caution image GC that displays a plurality of caution contents together. Then, in the first privilege suggestion effect, since the attention alert image GC can be displayed in addition to the first privilege suggestion image G11, it is suggested that the game can be proceeded in a time-saving state advantageous to the player thereafter. This makes it possible to call attention so that it does not float excessively.

FIG. 55 (C) shows "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol a" in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in a time-saving state controlled according to the stop display of the lost symbol. It is an ending effect that can be executed during the ending of the jackpot game that is executed when the player wins. That is, it is an ending effect executed when the "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" or the "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is won in the time saving state after the shutter effect. Also in this case, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, as the ending effect, the second privilege suggestion effect of displaying the second privilege suggestion image G12 capable of suggesting the subsequent time saving state is performed. Further, in this case, after the big hit game, the time is controlled to be the same as before the big hit game. Therefore, the second privilege suggestion image G12 becomes a display that can suggest that the game state is controlled to the same as before the jackpot game even after the jackpot game (specifically, "night background mode continuation"). There is.

In addition, in the second privilege suggestion effect when the "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" or "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is won in the time-saving state controlled according to the stop display of the lost symbol. , The caution image GC is displayed together with the second privilege suggestion image G12. Therefore, even in the second privilege suggestion effect, the attention alert image GC can be displayed in addition to the second privilege suggestion image G12, thereby suggesting that the game can be proceeded in a time-saving state advantageous to the player thereafter. This makes it possible to call attention so that it does not float excessively.

FIG. 55 (D) is a jackpot executed when the “special figure 2_big hit symbol B” or the “special figure 2_small hit symbol a” is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state controlled after the big hit game. It is an ending effect that can be executed during the ending of the game. In this case, even after the big hit game, the time is controlled to be the same as before the big hit game. Therefore, even after the big hit game, the second privilege suggestion effect of displaying the second privilege suggestion image G12 that can suggest that the game state is controlled to the same as before the big hit game is performed.

In addition, the caution image GC is not displayed in the second privilege suggestion effect when the "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" or the "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is won in the controlled time saving state after the big hit game. .. In this case, after the state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly performed, the jackpot game has already been performed, and the caution image GC has already been displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention-calling image GC from being displayed many times in a short period of time, thereby reducing the interest.

Further, in the second privilege suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the second privilege suggestion image G12 is displayed not in the entire display screen 7a but in the vicinity of the center. As a result, in the second privilege suggestion effect, there is an area on the display screen 7a where the second privilege suggestion image G12 is not displayed. When displaying the attention-calling image GC, the caution-calling image GC is displayed in the area where the second privilege suggestion image G12 is not displayed. Therefore, it is suppressed that the second privilege suggestion image G12 and the attention alert image GC overlap. As a result, it is suppressed that the legibility of either one is deteriorated when both are displayed.

10. Effect of the Embodiment As described in detail above, the gaming control microcomputer 81 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is a jackpot game when the special symbol displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a small hit symbol. It is possible to control to the state. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 can control the special symbol to a time saving state by stopping and displaying the special symbol in a non-specific mode (missing symbol) different from the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 can control the time-saving state according to the stop display of the loss symbol B, which is a special loss (time-saving loss). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 can control the time reduction state according to the number of non-specific fluctuations in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode reaches the number of times the time reduction is given. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the jackpot effect on the display screen 7a according to the execution of the jackpot game. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol during the time saving state controlled according to the stop display of the special symbol in a non-specific mode. When the jackpot effect is executed according to the jackpot game, the attention-calling image GC may be displayed on the display screen 7a according to the jackpot effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the fact that the player is floated by the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being lowered due to excessive devotion.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the above embodiment executes the jackpot effect according to the jackpot game executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol during the non-time saving state. Occasionally, a warning image GC may be displayed according to the jackpot effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the fact that the player is floated by the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment can control the game to a time saving state after the big hit game. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game, the first privilege suggestion image G11 that can suggest that the effect is controlled to the time saving state by the jackpot effect is displayed. It is possible to execute the privilege suggestion effect or the second privilege suggestion effect for displaying the second time saving privilege suggestion image G12. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 can display the attention-calling image GC in the first privilege suggestion effect and the second privilege suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately call attention by the attention alert image GC while suggesting that the advantageous state for the player is continued even after that.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the above embodiment is a jackpot according to a jackpot game executed when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a small hit symbol during a time saving state controlled after the jackpot game. At the time of directing, the attention-calling image GC may not be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the repeated display of the alert image GC, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the above embodiment can display the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a after displaying the fluctuation variation according to the symbol variation of the special symbol. Further, when the special symbol is controlled to be in a time-saving state according to the stop display of the lost symbol, the shutter effect can be started at the changing timing of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. The shutter effect is an effect that makes the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R more difficult to see than before the execution. Further, the started shutter effect can be continued until the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the time saving state is started. By this shutter effect, it is possible to suggest that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol to control the time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the above embodiment changes the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the display screen 7a according to the symbol variation of the special symbol. It is possible to display and stop display. Then, during the shutter effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 can be displayed in a manner that is easier to see than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, which have higher visibility than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, can appropriately suggest the stop of the symbol variation.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the above embodiment may display the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a special mode different from the normal mode before the shutter effect after the shutter effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately indicate by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that the time reduction state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. It should be noted that the shutter effect was not performed when the mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R was changed to a different mode according to the change of the gaming state in this way, and the visibility of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R remained high. In this case, the moment when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the normal mode change to the special mode according to the stop display becomes visible. For this reason, the change from the normal mode to the special mode may appear as a variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and the boundary of the symbol variation may be difficult to understand. On the other hand, by executing the shutter effect, it is possible to make the boundary of the symbol change easy to understand.

11. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above 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 above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the lottery of the special figure 1 does not win the small hit, but the lottery of the special figure 1 may also have a configuration in which the small hit can be won. In this case, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, both the V non-passing small hits that do not plan to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V passing small hits that can pass V, Alternatively, only one of them may be used. Further, for example, a V non-passing small hit may be provided as a small hit that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Further, for example, the number of time reductions described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the configuration has been described as being able to win a special loss (time saving loss: loss symbol B) in the lottery of Special Figure 1, but in Special Figure 1, a special loss (time saving loss) like this loss symbol B has been described. ) May not be provided, and only normal loss such as the loss symbol A may be provided.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the type of the lost symbol according to the special figure 1 and the type of the lost symbol according to the special figure 2 are provided with one normal loss and one special loss (time saving loss), respectively. An example was explained. However, for example, a plurality of specially lost symbols may be provided for at least one of the type of the lost symbol according to the special figure 1 and the type of the lost symbol according to the special figure 2. When a plurality of special losses are provided, for example, the number of time reductions set based on each special loss is set to a different number for each of the plurality of special losses, and the degree to which the player is advantageous is different. do it.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, in the game control microcomputer 81 in the time saving state (the state in which the time saving flag is ON), the time saving determination is performed as to whether or not to control to the time saving state according to the loss symbol of the special loss. Described as no configuration. However, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 may determine the time reduction according to the loss symbol of the special loss even in the time reduction state, but may not control to the time reduction state unless it is in the non-time reduction state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 individually produces the effect according to the last symbol change in the time saving state and the subsequent symbol change of the special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of the special figure 2). I explained it as a thing. However, even if the effect control microcomputer 91 collectively produces the last symbol change in the time saving state and the subsequent symbol change of the special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of the special figure 2). good. In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs one effect by integrating the result of the last special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state and the result of the look-ahead determination for the symbol change of the special figure 2 hold. Can be considered. Specifically, for example, among the result of the last special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state and the result of the look-ahead judgment about the symbol change of the special figure 2 hold, there is a big hit or a small hit. For example, it is conceivable to perform battle reach. In addition, for example, if the result of the last special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state and the result of the look-ahead determination for the symbol change of the special figure 2 hold are selected as the lost symbol of the special loss, if there is one. It is conceivable to perform a time-saving rush effect in a successful manner. Further, for example, the result of the last special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state and the result of the look-ahead determination for the symbol change of the special figure 2 hold are all any of the big hit, the small hit, and the special lost symbol. If you have not won, it is possible to perform a production that includes a result production.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 changes the pattern when the lottery result related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time saving state is normally lost. I explained that I would do it accordingly. However, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 may perform the result effect according to the final symbol variation in the time saving state. Further, for example, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the result effect is first acquired in the non-time saving state after the symbol variation related to the storage of the special figure 2 related random number finally acquired in the time saving state is completed. The special figure 1 may be started in response to a symbol change related to the storage of the related random numbers.

Further, in the above embodiment, although it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, it may be a type of gaming machine other than the type 1 type 2 mixer such as a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine". In the case of an ST machine or a probabilistic loop machine, it may be a so-called "design probabilistic machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability is determined based on the type of special symbol won, or a V attacker (specific area). It may be a so-called "V probability change machine" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the passage to the specific area in the large winning device). Even if the present invention is applied to a type of gaming machine other than such a type 1 and type 2 mixer, it is possible to provide a new game property that has never existed in the past. In addition, if there is a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is high and a low probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is lower than in the high probability state, the high probability state is suggested as a privilege suggestion effect during the jackpot production. You may do what you do. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 can be controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game and a privileged game state accompanied by at least one of the time saving states, the effect control microcomputer 91 is used after the big hit game. When the game is controlled to the privilege game state, the bonus suggestion effect that displays a privilege suggestion image that can suggest that the bonus game state is controlled may be executed in the jackpot effect. Further, when displaying the alert image GC in such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 91 may display the alert image GC so as not to overlap with the privilege suggestion image in the privilege suggestion effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the attention-calling image GC only in the first jackpot effect when the player shifts to a state advantageous to the player mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2. explained. However, the effect control microcomputer 91 may display a warning image GC every time a jackpot effect is produced, for example.

Further, for example, when the game state has a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is high and a low probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is lower than the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 81 and the effect control microcomputer 91 are non-specific continuous. The number of times may be counted only in the low probability state. Further, for example, the number of times of shortening the time is not limited to 600, and may be, for example, 2.5 times or more the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability. Further, for example, if the number of times the time reduction is given is too large with respect to the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, the non-time reduction state may continue for too long, which may reduce the interest in the game. Therefore, the number of times of shortening the time may be set to 3 times or less the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in order to prevent the non-time saving state from continuing for too long.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 is displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a variable manner when the special symbol is controlled to be in a time-saving state in response to the stop display in a non-specific manner. It has been described that the shutter effect of displaying the shutter image GC that makes the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R invisible is started at the timing during the fluctuation. However, for example, it is sufficient that the legibility of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is lower during the shutter effect than before the shutter effect, and it is not always necessary to make the effect invisible. Further, for example, instead of the shutter effect, another effect may be performed during the execution, which makes the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R more difficult to see than before the execution. For example, it is conceivable that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are difficult to see by covering the display screen 7a with other objects, not limited to the shutter. Further, for example, it is not limited to the mode of covering with an object, but it is also conceivable to make the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R difficult to see due to so-called darkening or brightening. Further, for example, it suffices if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be made difficult to see, and it is not always necessary to make the entire display screen 7a difficult to see.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 has been described as displaying the alert image GC when the value of the consecutive villa counter is “1”. However, for example, if the situation where the value of the consecutive villa counter is "1" can be grasped by a command received from, for example, the game control microcomputer 81, the consecutive villa counter may not be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the non-time reduction state when the value of the time reduction counter is "0" in the game state management processing in the variation special symbol change processing, and the special symbol is not. It also controls the time saving state according to the stop display in a specific mode. However, for example, the control to the time saving state corresponding to the stop display of the special symbol in a non-specific mode may be performed by, for example, the special symbol determination process executed after the variable special symbol variable process.

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "direct hit jackpot" can be won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, but the "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, that is, the special figure. The jackpot based on the lottery of 2 may be composed of only 2 types of jackpots.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the small hit game in which V passage is possible based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) and the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passage always occurs. The configuration is such that operation control is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit game in which V can pass, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V may pass but V may not pass. (That is, if the timing at which the distribution member 71 is in the pass allowable state and the timing at which the second large winning opening 35 is won are well matched, the passage to the specific region 39 occurs, but if they do not match, the passage to the specific region 39 occurs. It may be a configuration that does not occur).

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is the loss symbols B and D, the control is performed in a time-saving state without executing the jackpot game. It was configured to be. On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for determining whether or not to control the time saving state (time saving judgment) is separately acquired, and the time saving random number is used before the start of the variable display of the special symbol. It may be configured to make a determination. Even in this case, the time reduction determination may be performed after the time reduction state is controlled from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state by the symbol variation, as in the above embodiment.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 counts only the variation display of the special figure 2 with respect to the upper limit execution number (time reduction number) of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. However, for example, the upper limit number of executions of the special figure 1 that targets only the variation display of the special figure 1 and the upper limit number of executions of the special figure 2 that targets only the variation display of the special figure 2 are provided, and any number of times can be set. It may be configured so that the time saving state ends when it is satisfied. Further, for example, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 may be added up and counted, and the time saving state may be terminated when the total value reaches the total upper limit execution number. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 may be counted in the same manner as the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the jackpot game (including the type 2 jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is better than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1. , The privilege that the player can obtain is large, but the reverse or the same may be used. In addition, the benefits that can be acquired by the player include the amount of prize balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game and various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether or not it is controlled in the time saving state, and it is controlled in the time saving state). The number of time reductions when this is done, etc.) is included.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, but one random number. And based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a type of a lost symbol, a presence or absence of reach, and a type of a variation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

12. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means 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.

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The invention according to means A1 is
It is possible to execute symbol variation accompanied by variation display and stop display of identification information (special symbol) based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 20, second start port 21), and the identification information. A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when the game is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit symbol).
In the specific gaming state (time saving state), the variable starting port (second starting port 21), which is the starting port where the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state),
A gaming machine (pachinko machine) including an effect executing means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of executing an effect using an image display unit (image display device 7) that displays a predetermined effect image on the display unit (display screen 7a). In the game machine 1)
The game control means is
The identification information may be controlled to the specific gaming state according to the stop display in a non-specific mode (lost symbol) different from the specific mode (when the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed, the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of times is reached),
The effect executing means is
In response to the execution of the jackpot game, a predetermined jackpot game effect (big hit effect) can be executed on the display unit.
The jackpot according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific embodiment during the specific gaming state controlled according to the stop display of the identification information in the non-specific embodiment. When executing a game effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that a predetermined specific image (attention alert image GC) may be displayed on the display unit in response to the jackpot game effect.

Conventionally, in some pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is made, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. For example, in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88893, when the result of the jackpot determination is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of performing jackpot games in order to suppress the decrease in gaming sheath tumors. Then, the gaming machine having the present configuration is specified with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893 by "the gaming control means stops and displays the identification information in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode". It may be controlled to a gaming state, and the effect executing means can execute a predetermined jackpot game effect on the display unit in response to the execution of the jackpot game, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner. When the jackpot game effect is executed according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode during the specific game state controlled according to the fact, the display is performed according to the jackpot game effect. The difference is that a predetermined specific image may be displayed on the part. " As a result, for example, it is possible to call attention to a player who has floated due to a big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to promote the game in an appropriate range without being excessively absorbed in it, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem of "it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest" (it exerts an action effect).

The invention according to the means A2 is the gaming machine according to the means A1.
The effect executing means is
Even when the jackpot game effect is executed according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode during the normal game state, the display is also performed according to the jackpot game effect. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific image may be displayed on the unit.

In a gaming machine having this configuration, for example, it is possible to call attention to a player who has floated due to a big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to promote the game in an appropriate range without being excessively absorbed in it, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

The invention according to the means A3 is the gaming machine according to the means A1 or the means A2.
The game control means is
After the jackpot game, a high-probability state in which the identification information is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the specific mode than in the normal probability state (low-probability state), and a privileged game state (high probability) accompanied by at least one of the specific game states. It may be controlled to a state that satisfies at least one of the state and the time saving state).
The effect executing means is
When the game is controlled to the privilege game state after the jackpot game, the bonus suggestion effect (first privilege suggestion effect, second privilege suggestion) that can be suggested to be controlled to the privilege game state in the jackpot game effect. Production) is feasible,
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific image can be displayed by the privilege suggestion effect.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to call attention by a specific image while suggesting that the gaming machine has a good transition to the privileged gaming state, which is relatively advantageous to the player.

The invention according to the means A4 is the gaming machine according to the means A3.
The effect executing means is
When the jackpot game effect is executed in response to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode during the privilege game state controlled after the jackpot game, the jackpot game effect is used. Accordingly, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific image may not be displayed on the display unit.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest by repeatedly displaying the specific image.

The invention according to the means A5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to the means A3.
The specific image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an image having a content that calls attention to the player.

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The invention according to means B1 is
It is possible to execute symbol variation accompanied by variation display and stop display of identification information (special symbol) based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 20, second start port 21), and the identification information. A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when the game is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit symbol).
In the specific gaming state (time saving state), the variable starting port (second starting port 21), which is the starting port where the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state),
A gaming machine (pachinko machine) including an effect executing means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of executing an effect using an image display unit (image display device 7) that displays a predetermined effect image on the display unit (display screen 7a). In the game machine 1)
The game control means is
The identification information may be controlled to the specific gaming state according to the stop display in a non-specific mode (lost symbol) different from the specific mode (when the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed, the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of times is reached),
The effect executing means is
It is possible to display on the display unit an effect symbol (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) that is displayed in a variable manner according to the symbol variation and then stopped and displayed.
When the identification information is controlled to the specific gaming state in response to the stop display in the non-specific mode, the specific effect can be started and the specific effect can be started at the changing timing during the variable display of the effect symbol. The specific effect can be continued until the variable display of the effect symbol in the specific game state is started.
The specific effect is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect pattern is more difficult to see than before the start.

Conventionally, in some pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is made, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. For example, in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88893, when the result of the jackpot determination is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. However, there is still room for improvement in the game machines capable of performing jackpot games in order to improve the game interest. Then, the gaming machine having the present configuration is specified with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-88893 by "the gaming control means stops and displays the identification information in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode". It may be controlled to the gaming state, and the effect executing means can display the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed after the display changes according to the symbol change, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner. When the specific effect is controlled to the specific game state according to the situation, the specific effect can be started at the timing during the change while the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the started specific effect is changed in the effect symbol in the specific game state. It can be continued until the display is started, and the specific effect is an effect that makes the effect symbol more difficult to see than before the start. " As a result, it is possible to execute a new specific effect that can suggest that the identification information is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player in response to the stop display in a non-specific manner. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem that "the entertainment of the game can be improved" (plays an action effect).

The invention according to the means B2 is the gaming machine according to the means B1.
The effect executing means is
Small effect symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) smaller than the effect symbol can be displayed on the display unit, and the small effect symbols are variablely displayed according to the fluctuation of the symbol and then stopped and displayed. Is possible,
The gaming machine is characterized in that during the specific effect, the small effect symbol is displayed in a manner that is easier to see than the effect symbol.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately suggest a stop or the like due to a symbol variation by a small effect symbol having higher visibility than the effect symbol.

The invention according to the means B3 is the gaming machine according to the means B1 or the means B2.
The effect executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that after the specific effect, the effect symbol may be displayed in a mode (special mode) different from that before the specific effect.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to indicate the specific gaming state controlled by the identification information being stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner by the effect symbol. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately show that the control is performed to the specific gaming state which is advantageous to the player. However, if the specific effect is not executed and the visibility of the effect symbol remains high, the effect symbol is changed to a different mode according to the stop display, so that the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner. There is a possibility that it will look as if it is, and it will be difficult to understand the boundary of the pattern fluctuation. On the other hand, by executing a specific effect, it is possible to make the boundary of the symbol change easy to understand.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 20 ... First starting port 21 ... Second starting port (variable starting port)
30 ... 1st big prize opening (variable winning opening)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (5)

It is possible to execute a symbol variation accompanied by a variation display and a stop display of the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a jackpot game advantageous to the player. With a game control means that can execute
In the specific game state, the variable start port, which is the start port in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal game state,
In a gaming machine provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using an image display unit that displays a predetermined effect image on the display unit.
The game control means is
The identification information may be controlled to the specific gaming state in response to the stop display in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode.
The effect executing means is
In response to the execution of the jackpot game, a predetermined jackpot game effect can be executed on the display unit.
The jackpot according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific embodiment during the specific gaming state controlled according to the stop display of the identification information in the non-specific embodiment. A gaming machine characterized in that when a game effect is executed, a predetermined specific image may be displayed on the display unit in response to the jackpot game effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect executing means is
Even when the jackpot game effect is executed according to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode during the normal game state, the display is also performed according to the jackpot game effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image may be displayed on the unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The game control means is
After the jackpot game, the identification information may be controlled to a high probability state in which the identification information is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the specific mode than in the normal probability state, and a privileged game state accompanied by at least one of the specific game states.
The effect executing means is
When the bonus game state is controlled after the jackpot game, the bonus suggestion effect that can suggest that the bonus game state is controlled can be executed in the jackpot game effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image can be displayed by the privilege suggestion effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The effect executing means is
When the jackpot game effect is executed in response to the jackpot game executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode during the privilege game state controlled after the jackpot game, the jackpot game effect is used. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image may not be displayed on the display unit accordingly. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The specific image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an image having a content that calls attention to the player.

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