JP2022080476A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving game taste.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a game control microcomputer 81 executing a jackpot game when a determination result by jackpot determination processing based on entry of a game ball in a first operation-start hole 20 or a second operation-start hole 21 is a specific result; and a performance control microcomputer 91 capable of displaying a reservation icon HA suggesting that execution of jackpot determination processing is reserved. The game control microcomputer 81 can control a game state into a time-shortening state in which a game ball easily enters the second operation-start hole 21 more than that in a normal game state, and in response to an event that the number of non-specific states in which a result turns out a non-specific result different from the specific result reaches the number of time-shortening assignment times, can control the game state into the time-shortening state. The performance control microcomputer 91 may sometimes change a display mode of the reservation icon HA into a special display mode for suggesting that the number of non-specific states reaches the number of time-shortening assignment times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 53

Description

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

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines display a hold icon on the display unit as the game ball enters the starting port (entry port). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, a hold icon (hold display) having a special display mode different from the normal display mode is displayed on the display unit as the game ball enters the starting port. By displaying it, the player is suggested with the degree of expectation.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-161309

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machines that can display the hold display in order to enhance the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
Based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance, if the judgment result by the collision detection process is a specific result, the game control means for executing the big hit game and the game control means.
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of displaying a hold display indicating that execution of the hit determination process is held.
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port and a second ball entry port different from the first ball entry port.
The game control means is
It is possible to control the specific game state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entrance than in the normal game state.
It is possible to control the specific ball entry state according to the non-specific number of times that the non-specific result is different from the specific result by the hit determination process reaches a predetermined number of times.
The staging control means
It is possible to change the display mode of the hold display to a specific game display mode that suggests that the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

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

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 state. 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) It is a variation effect pattern determination table for a time saving state in which the number of times of time saving remaining 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 a start winning process. It is a flowchart of a variation effect start process. 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 display mode change process. It is a flowchart of a goal 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 figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on 1st 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 of 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode of 1st Embodiment. (B) It is a figure for demonstrating the effect design of the daytime background mode of 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the night background mode of 1st Embodiment. (B) It is a figure for demonstrating the effect design of the night background mode of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the battle reach in the variable staging of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the time saving rush effect in the variation effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the result effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the case which is controlled to the time saving state according to the stop display of the loss symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect of the modification example of 1st Embodiment.

1. 1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter, also referred to as a first embodiment) 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 strength 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 staging 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 staging 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 staging symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, if it is out of alignment (normally lost), the staging pattern 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. Further, 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.

The image display device 7 includes a staging pattern variation effect using the above-mentioned effect pattern (also referred to as “decorative pattern variation effect” or simply “variation effect”), a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and a jackpot effect. 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.

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 the "first ball entry port") in which the ease of entering the 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 a second starting port 21 (an example of a “second ball entry port”) 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 of 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 special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball passing through the second big 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) of 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 prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 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 prize opening 35 passes through the second prize 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 the 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. The jackpot corresponds to the "specific result".

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 from 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 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 indicator 41a (first special symbol hold), and a second special symbol indicator 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 a trigger. 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 number, upper limit storage number, upper limit hold number) in this embodiment are the first special figure hold storage unit 85a, the second. Both the special figure reservation storage unit 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 opening 20 or the second starting opening 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. ..

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. Digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number of the normal symbol corresponding to the hold of the normal figure and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. 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 power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary 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 (game control means) 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 the 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 (effect control means) 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, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

The RAM 94 is provided with a start winning command hold storage unit that stores a start winning command including hold lottery information. The hold lottery information includes information based on each random number stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 of the main control board 80. The start winning command hold storage unit further stores the first start winning command holding storage unit that stores the first start winning command based on the first special figure hold, and the second start winning command that stores the second start winning command based on the second special figure hold. 2 A start winning command hold storage unit is provided. In addition, the RAM 94 may be provided with a storage unit for storing commands including information on hold of the normal figure.

Specifically, the first start winning command hold storage unit and the second start winning command hold storage unit are each provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure reservations. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, four storage areas are provided in the first start winning command hold storage unit, and four storage areas are also provided in the second start winning command hold storage unit according to the upper limit of the special figure hold. Be done. Further, each storage area is provided with a plurality of small areas. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start winning command specified based on the winning of the starting opening, the data indicating the display mode of the hold icon HA (hold display), and the start winning command are counted up each time. The reception counter value and the reception counter value are stored in each small area. The reception counter is used to manage the winning order.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a 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. Specifically, 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, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the 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 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 in which the staging symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). 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 variation 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 staging 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 a time-saving state (specific gaming state) described later. In this embodiment, there is a higher probability that it is determined that there is a 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 a special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When a small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in 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 begins 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 to 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 round to the 11th round 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.

Further, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if it is determined that there is a loss (non-specific result), 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 “special figure 1_loss symbol B” in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state (normal gaming state). In the time reduction state based on "", 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 the 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 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, the symbol variation of the special symbol (that is, the lottery result of the special figure (special figure 1 and special figure 2) is a small hit and the big hit) that does not trigger the execution of the big hit game (the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined non-specific mode). When the variable display to be displayed) is continuous, the continuous number of times (hereinafter, may be referred to as a non-specific fluctuation number) is controlled to the time saving state when the predetermined number of times of giving the time saving (predetermined number of times) is reached. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the symbol variation of the special symbol in which the lottery result of the special symbol is lost is continuous, the continuous number of times is controlled to the time reduction state when the predetermined number of time reduction grants is reached. Will be done. Then, when the time reduction grant number is reached, the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state as shown in the time reduction setting table for reaching the time reduction grant number in FIG. 10. That is, when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted, the time reduction state 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. It should be noted that the specific value of the number of time reductions set when the number of non-specific fluctuations is controlled to the time reduction state according to the number of times of time reduction is reached can be appropriately changed. Specifically, the number of time reductions set when the number of non-specific fluctuations is controlled to the time reduction state according to the number of times the time reduction is granted is, for example, 3 of the denominator of the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state at the maximum. It can be 0.8 times or less. The number of non-specific fluctuations corresponds to the "non-specific number of times".

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 ordinary symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, but it is determined to be almost a hit in the ordinary 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, the game ball is hit right to win 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 is selected by pulling the "missing symbol B" in the time saving state, the special symbol variation patterns P24 and P34 are 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 relates to a lost symbol, 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 in which the number of remaining time reductions 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 reduction state with the remaining number of time reductions of 2 or more shown in FIG. 15 (B). In the time saving state where the time saving remaining number 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 state with the time saving remaining number 1 shown in FIG. 15 (C).

Further, in the non-time saving state and the time saving state in which the number of remaining time saving is 1, the time saving rushing effect may be performed. The time-saving rush effect is an effect that suggests that the time-saving state will be changed 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 rushing 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 rushing effect. That is, the time-saving rushing 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 rushing effect is not performed. Further, in the non-time saving state, when the special drawing (time saving loss) "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" is drawn in the special drawing lottery, the time saving rushing 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 game 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), it is performed both in the period until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

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 values are 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 of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating 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 fluctuation display 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 time-saving 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 processing (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (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. The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002) corresponds to the "hit determination process".

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, it is caused by 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. The special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008) corresponds to the "hit determination process".

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, when it is in 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 time saving 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 completed.

[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 time reduction counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1516, but if the time reduction counter value 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 saving state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time reduction number of times) or the next jackpot 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 saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1519), the process proceeds to step S1522, but if the value of the time saving counter is "0" (YES in S1519), the time saving 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 saving determination for determining whether or not to control to the time saving state based on the special loss, the time saving state based on the fact that the number of special figure fluctuations reaches the upper limit of the time saving number is reached to the non-time saving 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 the time has been reached, or whether 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 a time saving state (high base state). The time saving state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time reduction number of times) or the next jackpot 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 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 Staging Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the staging 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 staging 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 staging 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 staging control microcomputer 91 starts from the main control board 80 with start winning commands (special figure 1 start prize command, special figure 2 start). It is determined whether or not the winning command) has been received (S4401), and if it has been received, the start winning process (S4402) described later is performed.

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if has received it, performs a variation effect end process (S4406) 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 (S4407), and if so, performs an effect mode designation process (S4408) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4410). In the opening effect selection process (S4410), 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, the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Subsequently, in step S4413, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value corresponding to the number of times of time reduction (600 times) in the sub time reduction addition counter. Therefore, when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted after the big hit game, it is possible to control the time reduction state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4415). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4415), a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the 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 (S4416), 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.

[Starting Winning Process] In the starting winning process (S4401), first, as shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores in the starting winning command holding storage unit of the RAM 94 (S4501). Specifically, if the received is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first start winning command hold storage unit, and if the received is the second start winning command, the second start winning command hold storage unit is stored. Remember in. The start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas in each start winning command hold storage unit. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

After step S4501, if the start winning command stored in step S4501 is the first start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds "1" to the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94. If it is the second start winning command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added by "1" and updated (S4502). The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the effect control side (sub control board 90 side) that calculates the number of first special figure hold effects. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the effect control side that calculates the number of second special figure hold effects.

After step S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a look-ahead including whether or not the jackpot is successful based on the start winning command stored in step S4502 (S4503). In the look-ahead, in addition to the success or failure of the jackpot, the length of the fluctuation time and the presence or absence of reach are determined.

After step S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the normal effect mode is being set (S4504). When it is determined that the normal effect mode is being set (YES in step S4504), it is determined whether or not the value of the sub-time reduction counter is one of 1 to 4. When the value of the sub time reduction counter is any one of 1 to 4 (YES in step S4505), the effect control microcomputer 91 uses the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold) described later. Of the special display mode HU2, the third hold special display mode HU3, and the fourth hold special display mode HU4), the hold icon HA of any of the hold special display modes is being displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Whether or not it is determined (S4506).

The effect control microcomputer 91 has a hold icon HA of a special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4), which will be described later. When it is determined that is not displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (NO in step S4506), it is determined whether or not to display the hold icon HA corresponding to the sub-time reduction grant counter (S4507). Specifically, one of the values 1 to 4 of the current sub-time reduction grant counter and the start winning command hold storage unit (first start winning command hold storage unit, first) in which the start winning command received this time is stored. 2 It is determined whether or not the numbers of the storage areas 1 to 4 in the start winning command hold storage unit) match, and the hold special display is displayed corresponding to the start winning command stored in the storage area. Determines to display the hold icon HA of the embodiment. For example, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the value of the current sub-time reduction grant counter is "4", and the fourth storage area in the first start winning command hold storage unit in which the start winning command received this time is stored. If it is determined that the numbers match, the display of the hold icon HA in the first hold special display mode is determined.

If it is determined in step S4507 that the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the hold icon HA corresponding to the sub-time reduction grant counter (YES in S4507), the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second). The hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU2, the third hold special display mode HU3, and the fourth hold special display mode HU4) is displayed (S4508). As a result, the hold icon HA of the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) is displayed on the display screen 7a. By doing so, it becomes possible to suggest to the player the remaining number of times until the value of the time reduction grant counter reaches any one of 1 to 4, that is, the time reduction grant count (600 times). The number of remaining times until the non-specified number of times reaches the predetermined number of times corresponds to "the remaining number of times until the non-specified number of times reaches the predetermined number of times".

If the normal effect mode is not set (NO in S4504), or if the value of the sub time reduction counter is other than 1 to 4 (NO in S4505), the special display mode HU (first hold) is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the hold icon HA of the special display mode HU1, the second hold special display mode HU2, the third hold special display mode HU3, and the fourth hold special display mode HU4) is being displayed (YES in S4506), or the sub time reduction grant counter. In any case of not displaying the hold icon HA corresponding to (NO in S4507), the process proceeds to step S4509. In step S4509, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4). The hold icon HA of another different display mode (for example, a normal display mode (“◯”), a display mode suggesting a jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination, etc.) is displayed (S4509).

[Variation effect start process] In the variation effect start process (S4404), first, as shown in FIG. 39, 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 processes.

Subsequently, if the fluctuation start command analyzed by the S5001 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 91 subtracts "1" from the value of the first special figure hold effect counter, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command. If so, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S5002). Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts the data stored in the start winning command hold storage unit (first start winning command hold storage unit, second start winning command hold storage unit) (S5003). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts the hold icon HA (S5004).

Next, the effect mode switching process (S5005) and the variation effect pattern selection process (S5006), which will be described later, are performed, and the effect symbol to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect is selected (S5007). To select the effect symbol, specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and at the same time, a plurality of tables classified according to the type of 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, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, "2.2.2" or the like) is determined. Following the selection of the staging symbol, the staging control microcomputer 91 performs a display mode change process (S5008) described later, subsequently performs a goal staging execution process (S5009) described later, and ends the variable staging start process.

[Staging mode switching process] In the staging mode switching process (S5005), as shown in FIG. 40, the staging control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the normal staging 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 to shift to the time-saving effect mode, which is one of the effect modes, from another effect mode. 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 goal is being produced (S5017). The goal effect is an effect of notifying that the symbol variation reaches the number of times of time reduction (600 times), and notifies that the time reduction state is controlled by reaching the number of times of time reduction (600 times). It is a production to do. If the goal is being produced (YES in S5017), set the command to end the goal effect (S5018), turn off the time saving effect mode transition flag (S5019), and finish the effect mode switching process.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5006), first, as shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 91 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 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 “lost”, 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 number of time reductions 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 is performed during the time reduction state. It is a counter that is subtracted accordingly. The setting and subtraction of the sub time reduction counter are performed by the variable staging end processing (S4404) described later. As a result, the value of the sub-time saving counter at the start of the symbol variation is "1" or more in the time-saving state and less than "1" in the non-time-saving state, that is, "0". 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 that can select the time reduction rush effect with 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 by using the variation effect pattern determination table in which the time reduction rush 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 perform 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 entertainment 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.

[Display mode change process] In the display mode change process (S5008), as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode is being displayed (S5031). ). When the hold icon HA of the special display mode is being displayed (YES in S5031), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not to change the hold special display mode, that is, the image display device 7 in the previous variable effect. It is determined whether or not to change the hold special display mode of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the hold icon HA to the hold special display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the sub-time reduction counter. S5032). When the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the mode is changed to the hold special display mode (YES in S5032), the effect control microcomputer 91 changes the hold special display mode (S5033), and proceeds to step S5034. Here, when the hold special display mode is changed (YES in S5032), the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in the previous variation effect, and the sub time is shortened. This is a case where the value of the grant counter is subtracted by 1 to change to the hold special display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the value of the sub time reduction grant counter (any of 1, 2, or 3). For example, in the previous variation effect, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the value of the sub time reduction grant counter is subtracted by 1 to obtain the sub time reduction grant counter. When it is determined that the hold icon HA corresponding to the value "3" is to be changed to the second hold special display mode HU2 (YES in S5032), in step S5033, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a special figure hold number of "4". ], The first hold special display mode HU1 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is changed to the second hold special display mode HU2. By displaying the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 on the display screen 7a, it is possible to suggest to the player that the remaining number of times until the time reduction grant number (600 times) is reached is 3 times. be.

Further, for example, the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in the previous variation effect, and the value of the sub time saving counter is subtracted by 1 to give the sub time saving. When it is determined that the hold icon HA corresponding to the counter value "2" is to be changed to the third hold special display mode HU3 (YES in S5032), in step S5033, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a special figure hold number. In the case of "3", the second hold special display mode HU2 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is changed to the third hold special display mode HU3. By displaying the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 on the display screen 7a, it is possible to suggest to the player that the remaining number of times until the time reduction grant number (600 times) is reached is 2 times. be.

In addition, for example, the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in the previous variation effect, and the value of the sub time saving counter is subtracted by 1 to give the sub time saving. When it is determined to change to the 4th hold special display mode HU4 of the hold icon HA corresponding to the counter value "1" (YES in S5032), in step S5033, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a special figure hold number. In the case of "2", the third hold special display mode HU3 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is changed to the fourth hold special display mode HU4. By displaying the hold icon HA of the 4th hold special display mode HU4 on the display screen 7a, it is possible to suggest to the player that the remaining number of times until the time reduction grant number (600 times) is reached is one. be.

If the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode is not displayed in step S5031 (NO in S5031), or if the hold special display mode is not changed in step S5032 (NO in S5032), the process proceeds to step S5034 as it is.

In step S5034, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays whether or not the icon TA of the special display mode TU is displayed, that is, a variable effect is performed when the value of the sub time reduction counter is “0”. Whether or not it is determined (S5034). When the icon TA of the special display mode TU is displayed (YES in S5034), the icon TA of the special display mode TU is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (S5035), and the present process is terminated. do. As a result, by displaying the icon TA of the special display mode TU on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the player is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations is a symbol variation that reaches the number of times of shortening of time. , It becomes possible to grasp that it is controlled to the time saving state. If the icon TA of the special display mode TU is not displayed in step S5034 (NO in S5034), this process is terminated as it is.

[Goal effect execution process] In the goal effect execution process (S5009), as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the sub time reduction counter is "1" (S5041). ). If the value of the sub time reduction counter is "1" (YES in S5041), set the goal effect start command (S5042), and proceed to step S5043. If the value of the sub-time reduction counter is not "1" (NO in S5041), the effect control microcomputer 91 decrements the value of the sub-time reduction counter by 1 in step S5043 (S5044). 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.

That is, in the present embodiment, the goal effect is executed when the symbol variation reaches the number of times of non-specific variation. The goal effect is started when a predetermined time has elapsed after the command to start this effect is set. The start timing of the goal effect is set to be the start time of the variable effect (see FIG. 55). Further, in the present embodiment, the goal effect is continued after the start of the goal effect until the goal effect is completed in the effect mode switching process (S5005) (S5018). That is, the goal effect is started during the execution of the variation effect in the symbol variation that reaches the number of times of non-specific variation, and is continued until the execution of the variation effect is completed.

[Variation effect end process] In the variation effect end process (S4406), first, as shown in FIG. 44, 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 reduction counter at the start of the symbol change in the time reduction state is managed to be the same value as the value of the time reduction counter.

In step S5109, 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.

[Stage mode designation process] In the effect mode designation process (S4408), first, as shown in FIG. 45, 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 time saving state (NO in S5202), the process proceeds to step S5205, but if it is in the time saving state (YES in S5202), it is determined whether or not the currently set production mode is the normal mode (S5203). If the staging 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), the main process is finished, but if it is the time saving mode (YES in S5206), the normal mode transition flag is turned ON (S5207) and the main process is finished.

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.

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. 46. As shown in FIG. 46, 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 big hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is won, the big hit 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). When the number of times (non-specific variation number) in which the lottery result of the special figure 1 is continuously lost (non-specific mode) reaches the time reduction grant number (600 times), the gaming state is one time reduction number of times. It is controlled to a time saving state.

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.

In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a small hit capable of passing V (passing a specific area 39) 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 two kinds of big hits are won after the small hit winning, 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). When the number of remaining time reductions is two or more in the time reduction state, the subsequent gaming state is not controlled to the time reduction state regardless of whether it is a normal loss or a special loss, and the number of remaining time reductions 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 wins the special figure 2 lottery (the state where it is easy to win the big hit). Continues. On the other hand, in the lottery of the 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 the special figure 2) remaining when the time saving state ends. If all the lottery results are lost, the game will return to the game centered on the lottery shown in 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. 47. 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 time saving state based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 being a 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 the present 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. 48 to 55. First, the staging mode will be described. The effect mode is an mode 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. 48 is displayed, and a night background mode in which the nighttime background image shown in FIG. 49 is displayed.

The daytime background mode shown in FIG. 48 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 set in a non-time saving state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery shown in FIG. FIG. 48A shows a state in which the daytime background is displayed on the display screen 7a and the staging 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 staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are smaller than the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and like the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, they can be stopped and displayed after the variable display. FIG. 48B shows a state in which the staging 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 staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both displayed in the normal mode.

When the daytime mode is set, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 can be provided with a hold icon display area 7d composed of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 48. The hold icon display area 7d is composed of a first display area 7d1, a second display area 7d2, a third display area 7d3, and a fourth display area 7d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA on 7d2 and 7d4. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), when the number of reservations in the special figure 1 is “4”, the first display area 7d1, the second display area 7d2, the third display area 7d3, and the fourth display area 7d4 The hold icon HA is displayed in. As a result, by displaying the hold icon HA when the daytime mode is set, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, it is possible to provide the icon display area 7e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 7d. The icon display area 7e can display the same or different icon TA as the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 7d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 7d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

The night background mode shown in FIG. 49 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. 49A shows a state in which the night background is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are both varied and displayed. Further, FIG. 49B shows a state in which the staging 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 suggest the end time of the time reduction state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display GB indicating the remaining number of time reductions 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.

When the night mode is set, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 can be provided with a hold icon display area 7d composed of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 49. The hold icon display area 7d is composed of a first display area 7d1, a second display area 7d2, a third display area 7d3, and a fourth display area 7d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA on 7d2 and 7d4. For example, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), when the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is “4”, the first display area 7d1, the second display area 7d2, the third display area 7d3, and the fourth display area 7d4 The hold icon HA is displayed in. As a result, the display of the hold icon HA when the night mode is set can clearly indicate to the player the number of stored second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, it is possible to provide the icon display area 7e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 7d. The icon display area 7e can display the same or different icon TA as the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 7d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 7d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

9-2. Variable staging Next, the variable staging 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 staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped after being fluctuated. 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 stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. 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. 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. After that, it is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. The staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable staging, while the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the roles of the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The display areas for displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 can be appropriately changed.

9-2-2. The normal fluctuation pachinko gaming machine 1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the fluctuation production. 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 variation display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variation display of the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed with the start from the state of waiting for the variation display of the special symbol. Is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of this 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 staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed by the so-called disparate 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 further, a loss is 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 staging 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 staging 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 the staging 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 staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2", "5, 4, 5", etc.) is selected by the staging control microcomputer 91. Also, how to combine the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that make up 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 staging 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, a background image dedicated to the SP reach is displayed on the display screen 7a after the N reach, 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 an SP reach-only effect, 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-only effect 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 in which the loss is indicated by SP reach), a bad-end effect suggesting the loss is performed and the effect symbol is performed. 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. 50 (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. 50 (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. 50 (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, The stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called Zorome) in which 8R 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. 50 (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. 50 (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 (see FIG. 51 (A)). 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. 51 (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 saving state is controlled based on the loss), the effect control microcomputer 91 advances the time saving 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. 51 (B)). .. As a result, it is possible to show the player that the time-saving rushing effect of the successful mode shifts to the time-saving state. In the successful mode, after that, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the relief image G70 is hidden, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with special eyes in which the middle effect symbol 8C is a 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, 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 staging 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 of "1, 3, and 5" (see FIG. 51 (C)). As described above, in this embodiment, the staging 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 staging 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 staging 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. 51 (FIG. 51). D) See). In the failure mode, after that, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with a variation in 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 staging 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 the special figure 1 is mainly shifted to the state in which the game is advanced. Further, the lottery of the special figure 2 also functions as an effect suggesting that the advantageous state for the player in which the game is advanced ends. 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. 52 (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 staging 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. 52B 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. 52 (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 the mode suggesting the 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. Display mode of the hold icon Next, when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is "4", the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display mode of the hold icon HA to the hold special display mode HU ( The first reserved special display mode HU1, the second reserved special display mode HU2, the third reserved special display mode HU3, and the fourth reserved special display mode HU4) can be used. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the present embodiment can change the display mode of the hold icon HA to the hold special display mode HU when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches 596 times in the non-time saving state. As a result, the display mode of the hold icon HA is hold. The special display mode HU suggests to the player that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted and the number of remaining times until the number of times the time reduction is given is reached. Functions as. The hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) corresponds to the "specific game display mode". do.

Hold icon HA's hold special display mode HU is a display in which a part indicating the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the time reduction grant number (remaining number of times part) and the main character of the childhood era in the dash are combined. It is an embodiment (see FIGS. 53 (B) to 53 (E), FIG. 54). In the following, the display mode in which the part indicating the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the time reduction grant number of "4" and the main character in the childhood in the dash is combined is referred to as the first reserved special display mode HU1. The display mode in which the part indicating the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of time reduction grants is "3" and the main character in the childhood in the dash is combined is the second reserved special display mode HU2, non. The display mode in which the part indicating the remaining number of times until the specific fluctuation number reaches the time reduction grant number of "2" and the main character in the childhood in the dash is called the third reserved special display mode HU3, and is not specified. The display mode in which the portion indicating the remaining number of times until the number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of time is "1" and the main character in the childhood in the dash is combined is called the fourth reserved special display mode HU4.

Next, a state in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the normal display mode (“◯”) to the hold special display mode HU will be specifically described. Here, an example of a variation effect in which the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is from 5 to 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54.

As shown in FIG. 53 (A), the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is 5 is completed. When the number of non-specific fluctuations until the number of times of non-specific fluctuation reaches the number of times of time reduction is 5, the remaining number of times of non-specific fluctuation until the number of times of non-specific fluctuation reaches the number of times of time reduction is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect image suggesting the number of times is not displayed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to grasp the current number of non-specific fluctuations by the effect image or the like displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As shown in FIG. 53 (A), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss. Along with this, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at different intervals. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 53 (A)).

After that, one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is digested, and each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left by one, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the number of times of shortening the time is reached is four (see FIG. 53 (A)).

When the variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 4, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is on the left. As shown in FIG. 53 (B), the icon TA is newly displayed in the icon display area 7e of the display screen 7a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the execution of the variation effect is started, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started. Further, as the execution of the variation effect is started, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also started.

When the variation effect executed when the remaining number of times until the specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 4 times, the game ball wins a prize in the first start opening 20, and a new special figure It is assumed that 1 hold number is added and the special figure 1 hold number becomes "4". As a result, as shown in FIG. 53A, four hold icons HA are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

As shown in FIG. 53 (B), a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20, a new special figure 1 hold number is added, and a display screen 7a corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number “4”. The hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 is displayed in the fourth display area 7d4 of the above. Further, when the execution of the variation effect is started when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 4, the goal display image GO is displayed in the icon display area 7e of the display screen 7a. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 and the goal display image GO are displayed on the display screen 7a, so that the main character of the childhood age shown in the first hold special display mode HU1 is displayed. It is possible to make the player appear to be running toward the goal display image GO. In addition, the player who sees the first hold special display mode HU1 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to grasp that the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "4".

After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in accordance with this. By doing so, the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is 4 is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 53 (C)).

Subsequently, one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is digested, and each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left by one, resulting in non-specific fluctuations. The variation effect is executed when the number of remaining times until the number of times reaches the number of times of shortening the time is 3 (see FIG. 53 (D)). Further, when the execution of the variation effect is started, the icon TA is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 53 (D).

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), four reserved icons HA are displayed on the right side of the icon TA, and the number of reserved icons 1 at the present time is “4”. It should be noted that the game ball is newly won in the first starting port 20 by the time the variation effect is started when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is 3 times. Figure 1 It is assumed that the number of reservations is "4".

Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 53C, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “4” in the fourth display area 7d4 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left by one, and is displayed in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a by being changed to the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "3". (See FIG. 53 (d)). Further, the player who sees the second hold special display mode HU2 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the non-specific change number reaches the time reduction grant number, and the non-specific change number is increased. It is possible to grasp that the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "3".

Further, when the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 3 is started, the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 is the goal display image GO. It is possible to show the player that the player is approaching. As a result, each time the number of non-specific fluctuations increases by one, it becomes possible to grasp that the number of specific fluctuations is gradually approaching the number of times of shortening of time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), the player who sees the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 is controlled to the time saving state when the change display of the special symbol is performed three more times. It is possible to make people think that they can't wait to do that.

After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in accordance with this. By doing so, the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is 3 is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 53 (E)).

Subsequently, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is exhausted, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left one by one, and is not. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is two (see FIG. 54 (A)). When the variation effect is started when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time reduction is 2, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), the icon is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 7a. TA is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), three hold icons HA are displayed on the right side of the icon TA, and the number of special figure 1 holds at the present time is “3”.

Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 53 (E), the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left by one, and the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 is displayed in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "2". (See FIG. 54 (A)). In addition, the player who sees the third hold special display mode HU3 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to grasp that the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "2".

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 2 is started, the third reserved special display mode is started. It is possible to show the player that the hold icon HA of the HU3 is closer to the goal display image GO (see FIG. 54 (B)). As a result, it is possible to show that the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 can reach the goal display image GO when the non-specific change number of times is performed two more times. Therefore, by performing the non-specific fluctuation number two more times, it becomes possible to grasp that the specific fluctuation number reaches the time reduction granting number.

After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in accordance with this. By doing so, the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is 2 is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 54 (B)).

Subsequently, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is exhausted, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left one by one, and is not. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is one (see FIG. 54 (C)). When the variation effect is started when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of time is one, the icon is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 54 (C). TA is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), two holding icons HA are displayed on the right side of the icon TA, and the number of holdings in Special Figure 1 at the present time is “2”.

Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 54 (B), the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2” in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted by one to the left, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), in the first display area 7d1 of the display screen 7a, the fourth hold special display mode HU4 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “1”. Hold icon HA will be displayed. In addition, the player who sees the fourth hold special display mode HU4 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of time, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to grasp that the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "1".

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 1 is started, the fourth reserved special display mode is started. It is possible to show the player that the hold icon HA of the HU4 is approaching the goal display image GO (see FIG. 54 (C)). As a result, when one more non-specific fluctuation number is performed, the hold icon HA of the fourth hold special display mode HU4 displayed on the display screen 7a can reach the goal display image GO. It is possible to show. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time by performing the number of non-specific fluctuations once at the end.

After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (D), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in accordance with this. By doing so, the execution of the variation effect when the remaining number of times until the non-specific variation number reaches the time reduction grant number is 1 is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 54 (D)).

Subsequently, one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is digested, and each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left by one, resulting in non-specific fluctuations. The remaining number of times until the number of times reaches the number of times of time reduction is 0, that is, the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is executed (see FIG. 56 (A)). When the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific variation reaches the number of times of time reduction is started, the goal effect is executed.

9-2-9. Goal effect Next, the goal effect (specific game notification effect) will be described. As described above, when the number of non-specific fluctuations is a symbol variation that reaches the number of times of shortening the time (600 times), the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the goal effect. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the present embodiment can execute the goal effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction grant (600 times) in the non-time reduction state. .. For this reason, the goal effect is an effect of notifying that the number of non-specific fluctuations is a symbol variation that reaches the number of times of time reduction (600 times) and that the number of times of time reduction is controlled to be controlled to the time reduction state. Function.

First, the timing at which the goal effect is executed will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 55. As shown in FIG. 55, even when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed and stopped and displayed according to the symbol variation of the special symbol. 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 goal effect is started with the start of the symbol change controlled to the time saving state, and is continued until the symbol change controlled to the time saving state is finished. 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 of the number of times of shortening the time is granted (600 times) is performed, the goal is reached. The production will be executed.

Next, the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, that is, the variation effect based on the symbol variation controlled to the time reduction grant is executed, and the state of the goal effect performed in the variation effect is concretely described. explain. A case where the process proceeds from the production example shown in FIG. 54 (D) to the production example shown in FIG. 56 (A) will be described.

One of the oldest held first special figure holds is digested, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is shifted to the left by one, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. The remaining number of times until the number of times of grant is reached is 0, that is, the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is executed (see FIG. 56 (A)). When the variation effect is executed, a goal effect is performed as shown in FIG. 56 (A). When the variation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 56A, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. As shown in FIG. 56 (A), since one hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “1. 1 ”.

When the goal effect is performed during the execution of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes the main character of the childhood who is happy to reach the goal. The goal effect image RA is displayed. By displaying the goal effect image RA on the display screen 7a, it is possible to make the player understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations is a symbol variation that reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted and that the time reduction state is controlled. Become. The effect mode of the goal effect of the first embodiment is an effect mode including the goal effect image RA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Here, the main character of the childhood age included in the goal effect image RA in which the goal effect in the first embodiment is performed and displayed on the display screen 7a, and the hold special display mode HU (first hold special) of the hold icon HA. The main character in the childhood period included in the display mode HU1, the second hold special display mode HU2, the third hold special display mode HU3, and the fourth hold special display mode HU4) is the same character (FIG. 53 (B). ) To FIG. 53 (E), FIG. 54, FIG. 56 (A), and FIG. 56 (B). The reserved special display mode and the goal effect effect mode are related to include the same character. As a result, the childhood hero character displayed on the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU has reached the goal and is pleased that it has reached the goal, straddling multiple fluctuation effects. The main character is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a series of flows in which the main character of the childhood runs toward the goal and successfully reaches the goal. In this way, by using the same character for the series of flows, the number of non-specific fluctuations can be reduced to the number of times of time reduction without giving a sense of discomfort to the display mode of the hold icon HA and the staging mode of the goal staging performed during the execution of the staging. It is possible to excite and entertain that the symbol change that is reached is being performed.

Further, when the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is 0, that is, when the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is executed, it is normally displayed on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 56 (A), the icon TA of the special display mode TU is displayed instead of the icon TA of the aspect (“◯”).

Here, the special display mode TU of the icon TA in the first embodiment has a portion (remaining number of times portion) indicating that the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the time saving number of times is "0". It is a display mode that is combined with the main character of the childhood in the dash (see FIG. 56 (A)). The icon TA of the first embodiment makes it possible for the player to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations is a symbol variation that reaches the number of times of shortening the time. Further, the special display mode TU of the icon TA of the first embodiment and the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU). HU3) includes the main character of the same childhood. As a result, even if the main character of the childhood dashing toward the goal is performed across a plurality of variable effects, it is possible to entertain the player without giving a sense of discomfort. Further, the special display mode TU of the icon TA may be a display mode that makes it easier for the player to understand that the main character of the same childhood has reached the goal.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a loss, that is, the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of time reduction grants. When the execution of is completed, the goal production is also completed.

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 (see FIG. 56 (B)), when the next symbol change is started, it is shown in FIG. 56 (C). As shown, the background image is switched from the daytime background to the nighttime background, and the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are switched from the normal mode to the special mode by starting the symbol variation in the time saving 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. This makes it possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the symbol change in the time-saving state has started. After that, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 56 (D)).

In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, for example, a hold icon in a normal display mode is displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and the normal display mode is changed to a special display mode. Therefore, it was possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit to the player. Further, instead of displaying the hold icon HA in the normal display mode on the display screen of the image display device, it is possible to display the hold icon HA in the special display mode to suggest the jackpot expectation to the player. .. However, changing the normal display mode of the hold icon to the special display mode, and displaying the hold icon in the special display mode instead of the hold icon in the normal display mode suggests something different from the jackpot expectation. There was room for improvement in order to entertain the players and improve their interest in the game.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 from 4 times to 1 time before the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is given. By setting the display mode to the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4), the number of non-specific fluctuations It is possible to suggest that the number of times of time reduction is reached, and the number of remaining times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction. In addition, as the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is reduced, the main character of the childhood age shown in the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU becomes the icon display area 7e. It was configured to approach. Furthermore, it was shown that the goal effect was executed in the pattern variation variation effect in which the non-specific variation number reached the time reduction grant number, and that the hero character in the childhood reached the goal in the goal effect. As a result, it is possible to express that the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU straddles a plurality of variable effects and gradually approaches the icon display area 7e. Therefore, when the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU reaches the icon display area 7e, the display mode of the icon TA changes to the special display mode TU, and the goal effect is executed. .. In this way, by using the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 across a plurality of fluctuation effects, the game is expressed until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time. It is possible to entertain people. Further, when the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is performed, the icon TA of the special display mode and the goal effect are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, so that the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that the symbol variation that reaches the number of times of shortening the time is given. Therefore, unlike the conventional pachinko gaming machine that changes the display mode of the hold icon to a special display mode and suggests a jackpot expectation to the player, the display mode of the hold icon HA is used to make a novel first. It becomes possible to provide the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment to the player.

10. Effect of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time (600 times) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) is displayed. (See FIGS. 53 (B) to 53 (E), FIG. 54). As a result, depending on the display mode of the hold icon HA, it is possible to make the player understand that the non-specific variation number may be controlled to the time reduction state when the time reduction grant number (600 times) is reached. It will be possible. Therefore, the hold icon HA is attracted to the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4), and quickly. By increasing the desire that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time (600 times) and is controlled, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU1). When the hold icon HA of the embodiment HU4) is displayed on the display screen 7a, it is within the upper limit of the number of special figure holds (4 for special figure 1 hold, 4 for special figure 2 hold). The lottery result of the special figure of the above is lost, and it becomes possible for the player to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time (600 times). This attracts more interest in the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) of the hold icon HA. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it known that the number of non-specific fluctuations will reach the number of times of shortening the time (600 times) and raising the emotions of the player.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the display screen 7a has a hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, first). 4 By displaying the hold icon HA of the hold special display mode HU4), it is possible to grasp the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the time reduction grant number (600 times). As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by further increasing the desire that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time (600 times) and is controlled to the time saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode) is displayed on the display screen 7a until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the time reduction grant number (600 times). It is possible to attract interest to the hold icon HA of HU1, the second hold special display mode HU2, the third hold special display mode HU3, and the fourth hold special display mode HU4). In addition, the same childhood hero character as the childhood hero character included in the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3) is used. The goal effect of the effect mode including the goal effect image RA including the goal effect image RA makes it possible to give a sense of accomplishment to be controlled in a time-saving state. As a result, the hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) and goal effect image RA of the hold icon HA The production mode of the goal production consisting of is related to including the main character of the same childhood age, and it is possible to excite the fact that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of time reduction grants. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, first Since the main character of the same childhood age is included in the 4 hold special display mode HU4) and the goal effect effect mode, the player is given a hold special display mode HU (1st hold special display mode HU1, 2nd hold special display mode). It is possible to understand that the HU2, the third reserved special display mode HU3, the fourth reserved special display mode HU4) and the effect mode of the goal effect are related. As a result, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a hold special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4). From the display of the hold icon HA to the end of the goal production in the variable production, it is possible to entertain the player without discomfort like a series of flows, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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.

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In the first embodiment, when the remaining number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less, the reserved first special figure reservation is exhausted and the non-specific fluctuation number is reached. The display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the hold is changed to the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4). This made it possible to indicate to the player the remaining number of times until the number of times of shortening the time was granted (600 times). However, it is not limited to the configuration of the first embodiment.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example of the first embodiment, when the remaining number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less, the reserved 1st special figure hold is exhausted and the non-specific fluctuations are reached. The display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to all the first special figure hold currently held is changed to the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold). By changing to the special display mode HU3 and the fourth reserved special display mode HU4), it may be possible to indicate to the player the remaining number of times until the time reduction grant number (600 times) is reached.

For example, in the start winning process (S4401) in the modified example of the first embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the hold icon HA corresponding to any of 1 to 4 in the value of the sub time reduction grant counter. , The hold icon HA of the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4) may be displayed. .. In this case, for example, in the start winning process (S4401) in the modified example of the first embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the hold icon HA corresponding to a value other than 1 to 4 of the sub time reduction grant counter. May display the normal display mode (holding icon HA of "○").

Further, in the display mode change process (S5008) in the change example of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 every time the value of the sub time reduction counter is reduced. The special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3) of the hold icon HA is changed to another special display mode HU (second hold special display mode HU2, The third reserved special display mode HU3 and the fourth reserved special display mode HU4) may be changed. Specifically, for example, in the effect control microcomputer 91, when the value of the sub time reduction counter is subtracted from 4 to 3, the first hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is the first. The reserved special display mode HU1 may be changed to the second reserved special display mode HU2.

Next, with reference to FIG. 57, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example of the first embodiment, the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the normal display mode (“◯”) to the hold special display mode HU. do. Here, an example of a variation effect in the case where the symbol variation is performed from the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is 5 times to reach the number of times of time reduction is described.

As shown in FIG. 57 (A), the variation effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations is the remaining number of times “5” until the number of times of time reduction is reached is completed. As shown in FIG. 57 (A), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss. Along with this, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at different intervals. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears (see FIG. 57 (A)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), four hold icons HA in the normal display mode (“◯”) are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In FIG. 57 (A), since the four hold icons HA are displayed, the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “4”.

After that, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure holdings is exhausted, each holding icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left by one, and is not specified. When the number of fluctuations is the remaining number of times "4" until the number of times of time reduction is reached, the variation effect is executed (see FIG. 57 (B)). When the variation effect is executed when the number of non-specific fluctuations is "4" remaining until the number of times of time reduction is reached, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is on the left. As shown in FIG. 57B, the icon TA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed in the lower left of the display screen 7a.

The variation effect shown in FIG. 57 (B) is executed, the game ball is won in the first starting port 20, a new special figure 1 hold number is added, and the special figure 1 hold number becomes "4". In FIG. 57B, it is assumed that four hold icons HA are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Further, as shown in FIG. 57B, when the execution of the variation effect is started, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started. Further, as the execution of the variation effect is started, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also started.

As shown in FIG. 57 (B), the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 is displayed on the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “4”. Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (A), the hold icon of the normal display mode (“◯”) displayed in the fourth display area 7d4 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “4”. When the HA is shifted to the left, the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” (FIG. 57). (B)). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (A), the hold icon in the normal display mode (“◯”) displayed in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3”. When the HA is shifted to the left, the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2” (FIG. 57). (B)). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (A), the hold icon in the normal display mode (“◯”) displayed in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2”. When the HA is shifted to the left, the first display area 7d1 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “1” (FIG. 57). (B)). The player who sees the four first hold special display modes HU1 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to better understand that the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "4".

Further, when the execution of the variation effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations is the remaining number of times "4" until the number of times of time reduction is reached is started, the icon of the normal display mode ("○") is displayed on the display screen 7a. The goal display image GO is displayed at the place where TA is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the goal display image is displayed to the player by displaying the four hold icon HA and the goal display image GO composed of the first hold special display mode HU1 on the display screen 7a. It is possible to make it appear as if the four childhood hero characters shown in the first reserved special display mode HU1 are running toward the GO. As a result, the player who sees the four hold icon HAs consisting of the first hold special display mode HU1 displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time saving, and is not. It is possible to clearly understand that the number of specific fluctuations is the remaining number of times "4" until the number of times of time reduction is reached.

After that, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in a different manner in accordance with this, so that the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of remaining times until the number of times of grant is reached is "4", the execution of the variation effect is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears.

Subsequently, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is exhausted, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left one by one, and is not. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is "3" (see FIG. 57 (C)). Further, when the execution of the variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 57 (C), the icon TA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed in the lower left of the display screen 7a.

By the time the execution of the variation effect shown in FIG. 57 (B) is completed and the execution of the variation effect shown in FIG. 57 (C) is started, the game ball is won in the first starting port 20, and a new feature is obtained. It is assumed that the number of holdings in FIG. 1 is added, the number of holdings in FIG. 1 becomes "4", and in FIG. 57C, four holding icons HA are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As shown in FIG. 57 (C), the display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the newly added special figure 1 hold is the normal display mode (“◯”).

In the effect example shown in FIG. 57B, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “4” in the fourth display area 7d4 of the display screen 7a is on the left. When shifted toward, the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” (FIG. 57 (C)). reference). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57B, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left, the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "2" (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). See C). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57B, the hold icon HA of the first hold special display mode HU1 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2” in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left, the first display area 7d1 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “1”. The player who sees the three second hold special display modes HU2 of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to better understand that the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "3".

Further, when the execution of the variation effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations is the remaining number of times "3" until the number of times of time reduction is reached is started, the hold icon of the hold special display mode HU displayed on the display screen 7a is started. It is possible to make the HA appear to be approaching the goal display image GO. As a result, each time the number of non-specific fluctuations increases by one, it becomes possible to grasp that the number of specific fluctuations is gradually approaching the number of times of shortening of time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (C), as a player who has seen the hold icon HA of the three second hold special display modes HU2, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed three more times, the time is shortened. It is possible to make people feel that they can't wait to be controlled.

After that, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in a different manner in accordance with this, so that the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of remaining times until the number of times of grant is reached is 3, the execution of the variation effect is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears.

Subsequently, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is exhausted, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left one by one, and is not. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is "2" (see FIG. 57 (D)).

When the execution of the variation effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations is "2" remaining until the number of times of time reduction is reached is started, the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is on the left. The icon TA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed in the lower left of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 57 (D). Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), three hold icons HA are displayed on the right side of the icon TA, and the number of special figure 1 holds at the present time is “3”.

In the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (C), the hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“◯”) displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “4” is displayed in the fourth display area 7d4 of the display screen 7a. When shifted to the left, the hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“〇”) is displayed in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). D) See). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (C), the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left, the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2” (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). D) See). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57C, the hold icon HA of the second hold special display mode HU2 displayed in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2”. Is shifted to the left, the first display area 7d1 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "1" (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). D) See). The player who sees two of the hold icon HAs of the third hold special display mode HU3 displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. It is possible to better understand that the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "1".

After that, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in a different manner in accordance with this, so that the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of remaining times until the number of times of grant is reached is "1", the execution of the variation effect is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears.

Subsequently, when one of the oldest reserved first special figure reservations is exhausted, each hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shifts to the left one by one, and is not. The variation effect is executed when the remaining number of times until the specific number of fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is "1" (see FIG. 57 (E)).

When the execution of the variation effect when the number of non-specific fluctuations is "1" remaining until the number of times of time reduction is reached is started, the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is on the left. The icon TA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed in the lower left of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 57 (E). Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), two holding icons HA are displayed on the right side of the icon TA, and the number of holdings in Special Figure 1 at the present time is “2”.

In the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (D), the hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“◯”) displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “3” is displayed in the third display area 7d3 of the display screen 7a. When shifted to the left, the hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“〇”) is displayed in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number “2” (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). E) See). Further, in the effect example shown in FIG. 57 (D), the hold icon HA of the third hold special display mode HU3 displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "2" in the second display area 7d2 of the display screen 7a. Is shifted to the left, the first display area 7d1 of the display screen 7a is changed to the hold icon HA of the fourth hold special display mode HU4 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "1" (FIG. 57 (FIG. 57). E) See). The player who sees the hold icon HA of the one fourth hold special display mode HU4 displayed on the display screen 7a is made to understand that the non-specific change number reaches the time reduction grant number, and the non-specific change number is set. It is possible to better understand that the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "1".

After that, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in a different manner in accordance with this, so that the number of non-specific fluctuations is shortened. When the number of remaining times until the number of times of grant is reached is "2", the execution of the variation effect is completed. With the end of the execution of the variation effect, the icon TA displayed on the display screen 7a disappears.

One of the oldest held first special figure holds is digested, and the two hold icons HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 are shifted to the left one by one, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is increased. The remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is given is 0, that is, the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is executed. When the variation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 57 (F), the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. As shown in FIG. 57 (F), since one hold icon HA in the normal display mode (“◯”) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the number of holds in special figure 1 is “1. 1 ”.

Further, when the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific variations reaches the number of times of shortening the time is executed, the hold icon HA of the fourth hold special display mode HU4 shown in FIG. 57 (E) shifts by one to the left. Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (F), the icon TA of the special display mode TU is displayed on the display screen 7a.

When the variation effect of the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific variation reaches the number of times of time reduction is executed, the goal effect is performed during the execution of the variation effect. As shown in FIG. 57 (E), the goal effect is a goal including a childhood hero character who is happy to reach the goal on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The staging image RA is displayed. By displaying the goal effect image RA on the display screen 7a, the player is made to understand that the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is given and that the time reduction state is controlled. Is possible.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example of the first embodiment, when the remaining number of times of time reduction is 4 times or less, the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a special display mode. The number of time reductions given to the player (600) may be HU (first reserved special display mode HU1, second reserved special display mode HU2, third reserved special display mode HU3, fourth reserved special display mode HU4). It was possible to more clearly suggest the number of remaining times until the number of times) was reached. As a result, the special display mode HU (first reserved special display mode HU1, second reserved special display mode HU2, second) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is higher than that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The number of hold icon HAs in the 3 hold special display mode HU3 and the 4th hold special display mode HU4) may be large (see FIGS. 57 (B) to 57 (D)). Therefore, the special display mode HU displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode). It is possible to make it easier for the player to confirm the hold icon HA of HU4). In this way, the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 makes it easier for the player to grasp until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time.

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In the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the jackpot corresponds to the "specific result", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, small hits and big hits may correspond to "non-specific results".

In the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment, the normal gaming state corresponds to the "non-time saving state", and the specific gaming state corresponds to the "time saving state". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, but it may be a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine" type gaming machine. In this case, the gaming state of the gaming machine may include 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. In the case of a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine" type gaming machine, for example, a low probability state and a non-time saving state correspond to a "normal gaming state", and a low probability state and a time saving state are a "specific game". It may correspond to "state".

In the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the upper limit values of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a and the second special figure holding storage unit 85b are both "4". However, it is not limited to this. The upper limit value of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a and the upper limit value of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b may be appropriately changed as long as they are between "1" and "4". Further, the upper limit value of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a and the upper limit value of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b may be different values.

The reserved special display mode HU (first reserved special display mode HU1, second reserved special display mode HU2, third reserved special display mode HU3) in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment is "specified. Corresponds to "game display mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, any display mode may be used as long as it is a reserved special display mode HU that suggests that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted. For example, it may be a display mode that simply suggests that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of time, without suggesting the number of remaining times until the number of times of non-specific fluctuation reaches the number of times of granting time reduction. As a result, it is difficult to grasp at what timing the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, but it is possible to make the player grasp only the information that the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction. It will be possible.

In the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment, when the number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less until the number of times of time reduction is granted, the display mode of the hold icon HA becomes the hold special display mode HU. There was a case. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the hold icon HA may be the hold special display mode HU when the number of non-specific fluctuations is 5 or more and the remaining number of times up to the time reduction grant count is 5 or more. Specifically, for example, when the remaining number of non-specific fluctuations up to the number of times of shortening the time is 50, the display mode of the hold icon HA may change to the hold special display mode HU. As a result, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, not immediately before reaching the number of times of time reduction, but at an early stage. Further, when the number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less until the number of times of time reduction is granted, the display mode of the hold icon HA becomes the hold special display mode HU, and the number of non-specific fluctuations is the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is granted. When the number of times is 5 or more, the display mode of the hold icon HA may be the hold special display mode HU. Specifically, for example, when the number of non-specific fluctuations is 50 times remaining until the number of times of shortening is granted and the display mode of the hold icon HA is the hold special display mode HU, the number of non-specific fluctuations remains up to the number of times of shortening of time. It is conceivable that the display mode of the hold icon HA becomes the hold special display mode HU after 4 times or less. This makes it possible not only to grasp the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening of time at an early stage, but also to grasp the number of times of non-specific fluctuation immediately before reaching the number of times of granting time reduction. Become. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player himself / herself to count and grasp the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached.

In the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment, when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches four times, the hold icon is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. When the display mode of HA becomes the reserved special display mode HU, the lottery result is lost within "4" which is the upper limit of the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a or the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b. , It was possible to suggest that the number of times of shortening the time was reached by changing the symbol of the special symbol that would be lost. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a or the second special figure holding storage unit 85b depending on the number of times remaining until the number of non-specific fluctuations is given is from 3 to 1. It may be possible to suggest that the lottery result is lost with a smaller number of holds than (4), the symbol of the special symbol that is lost is changed, and the number of times of shortening the time is reached. Specifically, for example, when the number of non-specific fluctuations remaining up to the number of times of time reduction is 3 times, the upper limit value (4) of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a or the second special figure holding storage unit 85b By changing the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number "3" or the special figure 2 hold number "3" to the hold special display mode HU, the special symbol that becomes a loss is lost. It may be possible to suggest that the symbol variation is performed and the number of times of shortening the time is reached.

The hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA in the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment indicates the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of shortening the time (remaining number of times part). It was a display mode in which and the main character of the childhood in the dash were combined. As a result, the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA suggests the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of time reduction grants. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA is any display mode of the hold icon HA as long as it can suggest to the player the remaining number of times until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the time reduction grant number. Is also good. Specifically, for example, in the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA, only the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the time reduction grant number is "4", "3", "2", "1". It may be a display mode such as "."

The goal effect in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment corresponds to the "specific game notification effect". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the case of an effect of notifying that the time is controlled, a specific effect image displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a specific sound output from the speaker 67, a frame lamp 66, or a board lamp. An effect of causing 5 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode, a hold icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, or the like may correspond to a "specific game notification effect".

The goal effect of the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment is started at the same time as the symbol variation in which the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction is started, and when the symbol variation ends. At the same time, the execution was completed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the goal effect of notifying that the number of non-specific fluctuations is controlled to the time reduction state according to the number of times of time reduction is reached is controlled to the time reduction state when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction. If it is before, it may be executed at a timing other than the timing shown in FIG. 55. For example, the goal effect is started when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses in the symbol variation (for example, 10 seconds) when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and at the same time when the symbol variation ends. Execution may be completed.

In the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the effect mode of the goal effect is that the main character of the childhood age, which is the same as the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA, is used, so that the hold icon is used. It was an effect mode related to the reserved special display mode HU of HA. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the effect mode of the goal effect and the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA give an impression that the player is related, the effect mode of the goal effect is the hold special display mode of the hold icon HA. It may be a production mode related to HU. Specifically, for example, the reserved special display mode HU indicates the remaining number of times "4" to "1" until the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times of time reduction, and the effect mode of the goal effect is the number of non-specific fluctuations. May indicate that the number of remaining times until the number of times of time reduction is reached is "0". Further, for example, when the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA includes a sea creature, if the effect image of the sea is included in the effect mode of the goal effect, the effect mode of the goal effect is the hold icon HA. It may be an effect mode related to the reserved special display mode HU.

As the effect mode of the goal effect in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the same childhood hero character as the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA was used. However, it is not limited to this. The effect mode of the goal effect in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment can be appropriately changed as long as it is the same effect character as the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA. For example, it may be an enemy character, or it may be an enemy character and a hero character. Further, for example, it may be another character different from the enemy character and the main character.

As the effect mode of the goal effect in the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the same childhood hero character as the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA was used. However, it is not limited to this. As long as the same effect character as the hold special display mode HU of the hold icon HA is included, the effect mode of the goal effect may include something other than the same effect character.

In the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment, when the remaining number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less, the reserved special figure hold is exhausted and the non-specific fluctuations are reached. The display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the first special figure hold is the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth). By changing to the hold special display mode HU4), it was possible to indicate to the player the remaining number of times until the number of times of shortening the time (600 times) was reached. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the remaining number of non-specific fluctuations is 4 or less, the reserved special figure hold is exhausted and the hold icon HA corresponding to the second special figure hold indicates that the number of non-specific fluctuations is reached. By changing the display mode to the special display mode HU (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4), the time can be shortened for the player. It may be possible to suggest the remaining number of times until the number of times of grant (600 times) is reached.

In the first embodiment and the modification of the first embodiment, the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 suggests a jackpot expectation based on the result of the look-ahead determination. No example was given. However, it is not limited to this. For example, depending on the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 by the effect control microcomputer 91, the jackpot expectation degree based on the result of the look-ahead determination and the number of non-specific fluctuations reach the number of times of shortening. It may be suggested that the number of non-specific fluctuations is the remaining number of times until the number of times of time reduction is reached. This makes it possible for the player to understand not only the number of non-specific fluctuations reaching the number of times the time reduction is granted and the remaining number of times the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted, but also the degree of expectation of a big hit. Will be. Therefore, as a player, it is possible to entertain with a sense of tension as to whether it will be a big hit or whether the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the time reduction is granted and is controlled to the time reduction state.

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 determines the time reduction according to the loss symbol of the special loss even in the time reduction state, but may be configured not to control 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 an effect according to the final 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. Further, 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 special lost symbol. 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, small hit, and special lost symbols. 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 the winning special symbol, 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 it is controlled to the privilege game state, the privilege suggestion effect that displays the privilege suggestion image that can suggest that the privilege game state is controlled may be executed in the jackpot effect.

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, a special figure 1 upper limit execution number for counting only the variation display of the special figure 1 and a special figure 2 upper limit execution number for counting 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 variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation 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 big hit game (including the type 2 big hit game) is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is better than the case where the big hit game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1. , The privilege that the player can obtain is large, but it may be reversed or the same. 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
Collision detection processing (Special Figure 1 big hit judgment processing (S1008), Special Figure 2 big hit judgment processing (S1002)) based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entry port (1st start port 20, 2nd start port 21). ) Is a specific result (big hit), the game control means (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the big hit game, and
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) provided with an effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of displaying a hold display (hold icon HA) indicating that execution of the hit determination process is suspended.
The ball entry port has a first ball entry port (first start port 20) and a second ball entry port (second start port 21) different from the first ball entry port.
The game control means is
It is possible to control to a specific game state (time reduction state) in which it is easier to enter the second ball entrance than in the normal game state (non-time reduction state).
The non-specific number of times (the number of non-specific fluctuations) that resulted in a non-specific result (loss) different from the specific result by the collision determination process reaches a predetermined number of times (the number of times of shortening the time), and the specific ball entry state is controlled. Possible and
The staging control means
The display mode of the hold display is a specific game display mode (first hold special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display) that suggests that the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times. Aspect HU3, Fourth Hold Special Display Aspect HU4, FIGS. 53 (B) to 53 (E), see FIG. 54).
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a hold display of a specific game display mode may be displayed, which suggests that the non-specific number of times, which is a non-specific result different from the specific result, reaches a predetermined number of times. This makes it possible for the player to understand that the non-specific number of times may be controlled to the specific game state when the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, depending on the display mode of the hold display. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game by attracting interest in the specific game display mode of the hold display and raising the desire that the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the specific game state.

The invention according to the means A2 is the gaming machine according to the means A1.
The game control means is
Execution of the hit determination process can be suspended up to the maximum number (4).
The specific game display mode of the hold display causes the non-specific result in the hit determination process within the upper limit number, and suggests that the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the hold display of the specific game display mode is displayed, the non-specific result is obtained in the hit determination process within the upper limit number, and the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times. It becomes possible for the player to grasp. As a result, by attracting more interest to the specific game display mode of the hold display, it gives a feeling of tension that the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the specific game state, and enhances the game interest. Is possible.

The invention according to the means A3 is the gaming machine according to the means A1 or the means A2.
The specific game display mode of the hold display suggests the remaining number of times until the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times (the remaining number of times until the non-specific fluctuation number reaches the time reduction grant number).
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by displaying the hold display of the specific game display mode, it is possible for the player to grasp the remaining number of times until the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game by further increasing the desire that the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the specific game state.

The invention according to the means A4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means A1 to the means A3.
The staging control means
A specific game notification effect (goal effect, see FIGS. 56 (A) to 56 (B)) for notifying that the specific game state is controlled when the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times. Feasible and
The effect mode of the specific game notification effect (the effect mode including the goal effect image RA of the goal effect, see FIGS. 56 (A) to 56 (B)) is an effect mode (first hold) related to the specific game display mode. Special display mode HU1, second hold special display mode HU2, third hold special display mode HU3, fourth hold special display mode HU4, FIGS. 53 (B) to 53 (E), see FIG. 54).
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, interest is attracted to the specific game display mode of the hold display until the non-specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, and the specific game is notified by the specific game notification effect of the effect mode related to the specific game display mode. It is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to being controlled by the state. As a result, by associating the specific game display mode of the hold display with the effect mode of the specific game notification effect, it is possible to excite the time when the predetermined number of times is reached, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The invention according to the means A5 is the gaming machine according to the means A4.
The specific game display mode (first hold special display) of the specific game notification effect (the effect mode including the goal effect image RA of the goal effect, see FIGS. 56 (A) to 56 (B)) and the hold display. Aspects HU1, 2nd hold special display mode HU2, 3rd hold special display mode HU3, 4th hold special display mode HU4, FIGS. 53 (B) to 53 (E), see FIG. 54) are the same characters (childhood), respectively. Includes the main character of the period),
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the same character is included in the production mode of the specific game notification effect and the specific game display mode of the hold display, the specific game display mode of the hold display and the production mode of the specific game notification effect are related. It is possible to make the player understand what is being done. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest by allowing the player to entertain the player from the display of the hold display of the specific game display mode to the end of the execution of the specific game notification effect without discomfort like a series of flows. Become.

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Based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance, if the judgment result by the collision detection process is a specific result, the game control means for executing the big hit game and the game control means.
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of displaying a hold display indicating that execution of the hit determination process is held.
The ball entry port includes a first ball entry port and a second ball entry port different from the first ball entry port.
The game control means is
It is possible to control the specific game state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entrance than in the normal game state.
It is possible to control the specific ball entry state according to the non-specific number of times that the non-specific result is different from the specific result by the hit determination process reaches a predetermined number of times.
The staging control means
It is possible to change the display mode of the hold display to a specific game display mode that suggests that the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means is
Execution of the hit determination process can be suspended up to the maximum number.
The specific game display mode of the hold display causes the non-specific result in the hit determination process within the upper limit number, and suggests that the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The specific game display mode of the hold display suggests the remaining number of times until the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The staging control means
It is possible to execute a specific game notification effect that notifies that the specific game state is controlled when the non-specific number of times reaches the predetermined number of times.
The effect mode of the specific game notification effect is an effect mode related to the specific game display mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The same character is included in the effect mode of the specific game notification effect and the specific game display mode of the hold display.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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