JP2022089346A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 of a Pachinko game machine PY1 can control a game state to a low probability non-time saving state in which it is advantageous to receive the lottery of a special symbol 1 based on the winning into a first start port 11 and low probability time-saving state in which it is advantageous to receive the lottery of the special symbol 1 based on the winning into a second start port 12. When the low probability non-time saving state and the low probability time-saving state are compared, the low probability time-saving state is advantageous for a player in terms of aiming for a big winning without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned by the player. The game control microcomputer 101 changes a game state to the low probability non-time saving state at the timing when a special pattern variation at the 30th rotation in the low probability time-saving state starts. A performance control microcomputer 121 may display a left-shooting instruction image GL on a display screen 50a in response to the control from the low probability time-saving state to the low probability non-time saving state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of switching a gaming state among a plurality of ones has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a gaming ball aiming at a different starting port according to a gaming state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 202-130837

However, for gaming machines that may aim at different starting ports depending on the gaming state, there is room for improvement due to insufficient guidance for performing appropriate gaming.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
The first start port and the second start port as a start port into which a game ball can enter, and
A game control means capable of executing a symbol change accompanied by a change display of identification information and a stop display based on the entry of the game ball into the start port, and a game control means.
A gaming machine provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect by an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit.
The game control means is
A normal gaming state in which the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the first starting port than at the second starting port.
It is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the second starting port than at the first starting opening, and at the same time, the specific game is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It is controllable to the state and
Depending on the start of the symbol change, the specific gaming state may be controlled to the normal gaming state.
The effect executing means is
A specific image capable of instructing the game ball to be launched toward the first starting port may be displayed on the display unit in response to the control from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. It is a gaming machine characterized by.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in gaming interest.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. (A) It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing member of an electric chew is in an open state. (B) It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing member of an electric chew is in a closed state. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 2, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the staging 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 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 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. (A) It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a low probability non-time saving state. (B) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a high-accuracy non-time saving state. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a time saving state. Special figure winning command specific table. 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 1st special operation processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special operation process. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 jackpot determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of ceiling processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol change process. It is the flowchart of the 2nd special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of the 1st special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 forced stop processing. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 forced stop processing. 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 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 look-ahead staging determination process. It is a flowchart of an effect mode update process. It is a flowchart of the left-handed schedule flag setting process. It is a flowchart of a variation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a left-handed instruction image display process. It is a flowchart of the processing at the time of receiving a customer waiting command. It is a timing chart for explaining that the loss fluctuation of the special figure 1 is forcibly stopped by the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode (normal effect mode). (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the special daytime background mode (time saving effect mode). (C) It is a figure which shows the background image of a night background mode (probability change effect mode). (D) It is a figure which shows the background image of the super night background mode (small hit rush effect mode). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a normal variation in a variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in a variation staging. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach in the variation staging. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the shutter effect (ceiling time shortening rush effect) in the variable effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the staging according to the change of the staging mode (the staging according to after the time saving omission) based on the arrival of the time saving number of special figure fluctuations in a time saving state. It is a timing chart which shows the transition timing to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling. It is a timing chart which shows the transition timing from the low probability time saving state to the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). It is a figure which shows the kind of a normal effect mode. This is an example of a mode transition image in which a single character appears. This is an example of a mode transition image in which multiple characters appear. This is a mode transition image selection table used when changing modes in the normal effect mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st display mode of a mode transition image. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd display mode of a mode transition image. It is a figure which shows the example of the 3rd display mode of a mode transition image.

Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the first embodiment, which is one of the embodiments and is the basis of the other embodiments, will be described, and then other embodiments different from the first embodiment will be described.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 and a gaming board 1 (see FIG. 2) mounted in the gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and has an outer frame 22 arranged on the outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, and an outer frame 22 and an inner frame. It is provided with a front door 23 (front frame) arranged on the front side of the 21. The front door 23 has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1, and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21. A transparent glass plate 23t (window portion) is attached to the central portion of the front door 23 so that the player can visually recognize the gaming area 6 described later.

The front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 34 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 34. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the door is provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. The game board 1 is integrated with a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards described later, an image display device 50, a unit for attaching a harness, etc.) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. Further, an image display device 50 (display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is arranged near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) EZ synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. There is an effect symbol display area to perform. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The staging pattern variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left symbol display area (left effect symbol area 50b1 described later), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle symbol display area (medium effect symbol area 50b2 described later), and the right effect symbol EZ2 is displayed. The right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the symbol display area (right effect symbol area 50b3 described later). Each of the staging symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by combining the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. The variable display result (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) of the (special figure 1) and the second special symbol (special figure 2) 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, 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 figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The positions of the display areas of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 do 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 to be 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 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a first hold icon display area for displaying the first hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later. By displaying the first hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure hold (special figure 1 hold) displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 83a (see FIG. 4) described later is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to. In addition, there is a second hold icon display area for displaying the second hold icon HB (effect hold image) according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold, which will be described later. By displaying the second hold icon HB, the number of stored second special figure hold (special figure 2 hold) displayed on the second special figure hold display 83b (see FIG. 4) described later is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to.

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage portion 61s that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later is formed. Further, a warp portion 61w is provided on the left portion of the center frame 61 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 61s. Further, a movable board 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position above the display screen 50a to the effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

A first start winning device provided with a first starting port 11 (an example of an entry port) in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change in the center in the left-right direction below the image display device 50 in the game area 6. 11D is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like). The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first special drawing 1 starting port, a special drawing 1 fixed ball entry port, a first ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first starting winning device 11D is also referred to as a first special drawing 1 starting winning device, a special drawing 1 fixed ball entering means, and a first ball winning means.

Further, a second big winning device 15D provided with a second big winning opening 15 (an example of a special winning opening) is provided on the upper right side of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6. The second large winning device 15D is also referred to as a second attacker (AT), a second special winning means, and a second special variable winning device. The second special winning device 15D includes a second AT opening / closing member 15k that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 15 by the operation of the second AT opening / closing member 15k. The second AT opening / closing member 15k is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 15s (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 15 allows a game ball to enter only when the second AT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state. The second big winning opening 15 is opened during the execution of the small hit game described later, and is not opened during the execution of the big hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in small hit games.

Further, in the upper right of the second large winning device 15D in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary) provided with a second starting port 12 (an example of a ball entering opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. An electric accessory (so-called electric chew) 12D is provided. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (special drawing 1), similar to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11. The second starting port 12 is also referred to as a second special drawing 1 starting port, a variable starting port, a variable ball entry port, a second ball entry port, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. Further, the electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second special drawing 1 start winning device, a variable ball winning means, a second ball winning means, and a second starting winning device. The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction and takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. be. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later.

When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is retracted to the rear side, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, it has advanced to the front side, and it becomes impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. In this way, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when it is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port. Further, the electric chew is not limited to one having an opening / closing member that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction, and may have a rotatable opening / closing member or an opening / closing member that can move in the left-right direction.

Further, on the left side of the electric chew 12D in the game area 6, a third start winning device 13D provided with a third start opening 13 (an example of the entry opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. ing. The winning of the game ball to the third starting port 13 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like). The third starting port 13 is also referred to as a special drawing 2 starting port, a special drawing 2 fixed ball entry port, a third ball entry port, a third starting winning opening, and a third starting area. Further, the third start winning device 13D is also referred to as a special drawing 2 starting winning device, a special drawing 2 fixed ball entry means, and a third start winning means.

Further, on the upper left side of the electric chew 12D in the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D provided with a first big winning opening 14 (an example of a special winning opening) is provided. The first large winning device 14D is also referred to as a first attacker (AT), a first special winning means, and a first special variable winning device. The first special winning device 14D includes a first AT opening / closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 by the operation of the first AT opening / closing member 14k. The first AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 14s (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the first AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. The first big winning opening 14 is opened during the execution of the big hit game described later, and is not opened during the execution of the small hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in jackpot games.

Further, a gate 16 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the upper right side of the first big winning device 14D in the game area 6. The gate 16 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 16 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 12D. Further, a general winning opening 10 is provided at the lower part of the game area 6 and to the left of the first starting opening 11. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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 11, a general winning port 10, and an out port 19 are arranged on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10. The gate 16 is not arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 12D is not released when hitting to the left.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 16, a first big winning opening 14 (first big winning device 14D), a second starting opening 12 (electric chew 12D), a third starting opening 13, and so on. The second big winning opening 15 (second big winning device 15D) and the out opening 19 are arranged. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can pass through the gate 16, the first big winning opening 14, the second starting opening 12, the third starting opening 13, and the second large. It is possible to aim for a prize in the winning opening 15.

Here, based on FIG. 3, the flow of the game ball when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state and the flow of the game ball when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball driven toward the right game area 6R by right-handed so as to substantially pass through the gate 16 and reach above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball that has reached above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k has the electric chew opening / closing member 12k retracted rearward. The ball enters the second starting port 12 as it is. That is, it does not go toward the third starting port 13 or the second big winning opening 15 arranged to the left of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, in the electric support control state (time saving state) described later, since the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is frequently opened, the game ball hit to the right almost enters the second starting port 12 and is the third. The ball rarely enters the starting port 13. Further, even if the second big winning opening 15 is opened by the execution of the small hit game described later, the ball is rarely entered into the second big winning opening 15. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the lottery shown in FIG.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k advances forward in the game ball that has reached above the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. Therefore, it flows down to the left after coming into contact with the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down to the left heads toward the third starting opening 13 and toward the second major winning opening 15. Therefore, in the non-electric support control state (non-time saving state) described later, since the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is almost closed, the right-handed game ball may frequently enter the third starting port 13. It is possible. Further, it is possible to enter the second large winning opening 15 opened by executing the small hit game described later. The winning of the game ball to the third starting port 13 is an opportunity for the lottery shown in FIG.

The explanation returns to the description of the game board 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 variably display the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol (an example of the identification symbol) that variably display the first special symbol (an example of the identification symbol). A second special figure display 81b and a normal figure display 82 that variably displays a normal symbol are included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first symbol, a first special figure or a special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second symbol, a second special symbol or a special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary patterns.

Further, in the display group 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold display 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored items of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the third starting port 13. 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 figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special figure display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the third starting port 13 (special). Notify the result of the symbol lottery, big hit lottery). 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 predetermined jackpot symbol (special symbol of the jackpot stop mode), the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) that opens 14 is performed. Further, when the stop symbol is a predetermined small hit symbol (special symbol of the small hit stop mode), the small winning opening 15 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. A winning game (an example of a special game) is performed. The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 14 in the big hit game and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. be. 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 first, fourth, and fifth LEDs from the left will be displayed, such as "○ ●● ○○ ●●●". Display the lit small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a prize (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the third starting port 13, the jackpot random number or the like acquired for the winning is The values of various random numbers (numerical information, determination information) are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11 (first special drawing 1 starting port) or the second starting port 12 (second special drawing 1 starting port), the first special drawing is reserved and the first described later. It is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105a, and if a prize is won in the third starting port 13 (special drawing 2 starting port), it is stored in the second special drawing holding storage unit 105b described later as a second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 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 PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, or the third starting opening 13 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, Even if a prize is won during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game, the right of the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment can execute the variable display of the second special symbol even during the variable display of the first special symbol, and the first special even during the variable display of the second special symbol. It is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “simultaneously variable pachinko gaming machine”) that can execute a variable display of a symbol.

The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 16. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 16 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. If 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 port 12 (electricity) has an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed in which the starting port) related to the chew 12D is opened. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 4), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, 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 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 variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 16, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 16 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 relates to a game control board 100 (main control board) 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 an effect control board 120 (sub control board) for controlling, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the staging control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub control unit is provided with at least an effect control board 120, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 50, speaker 610, board lamp 54, frame lamp 212, board movable body 55k, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the game control board 100, the staging control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 and the staging RAM 124 of the staging control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The game control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, or the effect control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 5, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a stored program, and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and the normal figure holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 11a, the second start port sensor 12a, the third start port sensor 13a, the gate sensor 16a, the first big winning opening sensor 14a, the second big winning opening sensor 15a, And the general winning opening sensor 10a is connected.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The third start port sensor 13a is provided in the third start port 13, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the third start port 13. The gate sensor 16a is provided in the gate 16 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 16. The first large winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the first large winning opening 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a is provided in the second large winning opening 15, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, and a second special winning opening solenoid 15s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the first AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the second AT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the staging control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, the staging control board 120 is mounted with a staging control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “staging control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the staging of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The staging control microcomputer 121 executes a program stored in the staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses, the staging RAM 124 that is used as the work memory, and the staging ROM 123. A staging CPU 122 and a staging I / O port 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 (voice control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 are connected to the staging control board 120. A frame lamp 212, a board lamp 54, and a board movable body 55k are connected to the sub drive board 162.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 includes still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data is stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data (also referred to as audio data) such as audio output from the speaker 610 is stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161. 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 161 or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp (LED) is according to the light emission data. ) Is controlled. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the light emission data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. conduct. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. Further, the select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the staging control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 5 and 6 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 5 or 6 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 5 or 6 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 PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on a prize in the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the third starting port 13. As shown in FIG. 7A, the special figure-related random numbers include a jackpot random number, a symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation 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 and the type determination of the small hit 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. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255. Reach is a state in which there is only one staging symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of staging symbols, and it is a big hit depending on which symbol the staging symbol that is variablely displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which a combination of staging symbols indicating winning (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7"). The staging symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. Such a stop display is referred to as a temporary stop display, and a stop display that is not moving at all is referred to as a definite stop display (confirmed stop display) or a final stop display (final stop display).

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 PY1 acquires a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 7B based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 16. 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 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the jackpot random number acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the third starting port 13 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8A. Determines whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit. In this embodiment, there are two gaming states with different jackpot winning probabilities. It is a normal probability state (low probability state) and a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the low probability state, the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is also sent to the third starting port 13. In the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) based on the winning of, the jackpot winning probability is about 1/300. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the jackpot winning probability is about 1/100 in both the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2. As described above, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a big hit than the low-probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to win a small hit in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, but the probability of winning a small hit is the same in both the high probability state and the low probability state.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. 8 (B). In the lottery of special figure 1, 20% is decided as "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", 70% is decided as "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and 10% is decided as "special figure 1_". "Big hit design C" is decided. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" is decided at a rate of 20%, and "special figure 2_big hit symbol E" is decided at a rate of 80%. If the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 9). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the small hit is won, the small hit symbol type is determined by determining the symbol type random number according to the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is decided at a rate of 80%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is decided at a rate of 20%. If the type of the winning small hit symbol is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit game is different (see FIG. 9). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the game is lost, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not to reach the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the variation effect by determining the reach random number according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 8 (D). To decide. The probability that it is determined that there is reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state described later. There is a higher probability that it will be determined that there is reach when the time is not shortened than when the time is shortened.

Next, the types of big hits and the types of small hits will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 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 figure display 81. The jackpot symbols include "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A", "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B", "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C", "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol D", and "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol E". be. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. The small hit symbol includes "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b". In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In this embodiment, there is only one type of lost symbol. A plurality of types of lost symbols may be provided. In this case, a specific lost symbol that triggers the transition to the time saving state may be provided in the plurality of lost symbols.

When a big hit is won in a special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped.

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 big winning opening 15 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 (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won, a big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 14 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, there are three types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 81a) that can be won by lottery for the first special symbol (special diagram 1). There are two types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2). Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, there is a possibility that "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 1_big hit symbol C" will be won. Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" and "special figure 2_big hit symbol E".

As shown in FIG. 9, "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" and "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" is a 10R jackpot. In each of the big hits, the number of times the first big winning opening 14 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol A" is won is the "low probability / time saving state" described later, and the number of time reductions (the upper limit number of executions of the special figure fluctuation in the time saving state) is 30 times. Set. In addition, the game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol B" is won is the "high probability / time saving state" described later, and the probability variation number (the upper limit number of executions of the special figure fluctuation in the high probability state) and the time saving number. Are both set to 10,000 times. The fact that the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions is 10,000 means that the high probability state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit game is substantially executed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is a so-called probabilistic loop machine in which a high probability state continues until the next big hit. Further, the game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol C" is won is the "high accuracy / non-time saving state" (small hit rush) described later, and the probability variation number is set to 10,000 times. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

In addition, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol D" and "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol E" are 10R (round) jackpots, and the number of times the first big winning opening 14 is opened per 1R is one, which is the maximum. The opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol D" is won is the "low probability / time saving state" described later, and the number of time saving is set to 30 times. Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game when the "big hit symbol E" is won is the "high accuracy / time saving state" described later, and the probability variation number and the time saving number are both set to 10,000 times.

Further, as a result of the lottery of the special figure 2, if the small hit is won, the small hit game for opening the second large winning opening 15 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, there are two types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 2. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b".

In the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol a", after the opening time of 0.008 seconds has elapsed, the second big winning opening 15 is opened once for 0.3 seconds. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b", after the opening time of 0.008 seconds has elapsed, the second big winning opening 15 is opened once for 1.8 seconds. Therefore, the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b" can be expected to win more prizes in the second large winning opening 15 than the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol a".

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming states are low probability non-time saving state (low probability state and non-time saving state), low probability time saving state (low probability state and time saving state), high probability time saving state (high probability state and time saving state), and high. There is a probable non-time saving state (high probability state and non-time saving state). The low-probability non-time saving state is also called a low-probability low-base gaming state (low-probability low-base state) or a normal gaming state, and the low-probability short-time state is also called a low-probability high-base gaming state (low-probability high-base state). The probabilistic short-time state is also referred to as a high-probability high-base gaming state (high-probability high-base state), and the high-probability non-time-saving state is also referred to as a high-probability low-base gaming state (high-probability low-base state). When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state).

As shown in FIG. 8A, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that in the low probability state (normal probability state). That is, in the high probability state, the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 operates. The high-probability 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 (probability variation number) in the high probability state is set to 10,000 times regardless of which probability variation jackpot is won (see FIG. 9).

Further, the time saving state is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the electric chew 12D than in the non-time saving state. More specifically, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 is activated. In this embodiment, it is determined that the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state is almost lost, and the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state is almost hit.

Further, in the time-reduced state, as shown in FIG. 10B, 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 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1.5 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is activated.

Further, in the time-reduced state, as shown in FIG. 10C, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-reduced state. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 12D 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 12D is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10C, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is once in the non-time saving state, but 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 12D is activated.

Under the circumstances where the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, these Compared to the case where the function is not activated, the electric chew 12D is opened more frequently, and the game ball is more frequently won in the second starting port 12. 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 12 by the electric chew 12D) 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) is an example of the "privilege game state". Further, the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) is an example of the first gaming state, and the low probability time saving state is an example of the second gaming state. The low probability time saving state may be set as the first gaming state, and the low probability non-time saving state may be set as the second gaming 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 probability fluctuation function of the normal map display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D than when the function is not operating.

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) in the time reduction state is determined based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the control of the time reduction state. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions may be set to 30 times or 10000 times (see FIG. 9). Further, when the time reduction state is controlled based on the arrival at the ceiling, which will be described later, the number of time reductions is set to 777 times.

Here, in the present embodiment, in a time-saving state accompanied by electric support control (low-accuracy time-saving state or high-accuracy time-saving state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. Can proceed. This is because the electric chew 12D is easily opened by the electric support control, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 16 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, winning a prize in the second starting port 12 is an opportunity to execute the lottery shown in FIG. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in a normal game state (low probability non-time saving state) without electric support control, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 2) by hitting left. .. Since the electric chew 12D is hardly opened, it is not possible to expect a prize in the second starting port 12 according to the special figure 1, and even if the third starting port 13 according to the special figure 2 is won, a normal game is performed as described later. When the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is executed in the state (low probability non-time saving state), the fluctuation display is continued for an extremely long time of 600,000 ms (see the column of the special figure 2 in the table of FIG. 11 (A)). This is because the lottery result of Special Figure 2 cannot be obtained for a while. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11 according to the special figure 1. This makes it possible to proceed with the game more smoothly than hitting right.

Here, in the case of a high-accuracy time-saving state or a low-accuracy time-saving state accompanied by electric support control, since the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is frequently opened, most of the game balls hit to the right are as shown in FIG. 3 (A). The ball enters the second starting opening 12 according to the special figure 1 and rarely wins the prize at the third starting opening 13 according to the special figure 2.

On the other hand, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state without the electric support control, since the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is almost closed, the right-handed game ball is as shown in FIG. 3 (B). The upper surface of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is rolled toward the third starting port 13. Therefore, a prize is frequently given to the third starting port 13 according to the special figure 2. In the high-accuracy non-time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11B, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is 13000 ms or 4000 ms for the loss variation without reach, 70,000 ms or 30,000 ms for the jackpot variation, and so on. Much shorter than the state. Therefore, the lottery of the special figure 2 is frequently executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is set to win a small hit with a probability of about 1/4 in the lottery of the special figure 2. Therefore, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the small hit is won relatively frequently. That is, the small hit game is executed relatively frequently, and the second large winning opening 15 is opened relatively frequently.

Here, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the game balls that have not entered the third starting port 13 among the game balls that have been hit to the right are released by the execution of the small hit game as shown in FIG. 3 (B). Head to the second big prize opening 15. In this way, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the game ball can be entered into the third starting opening 13 with a certain degree of frequency, and the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 15 to some extent.

Therefore, the high-accuracy non-time saving state without the electric support control is an advantageous gaming state in which more prize balls can be obtained than the high-accuracy time-saving state with the electric support control. That is, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls) is set so as not to exceed "1", whereas in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, the base is "1". Is set to exceed. In this way, the high-accuracy non-time saving state of this embodiment becomes an advantageous gaming state in which it is easy to win a prize in the second big winning opening 15 by opening the second big winning opening 15 based on the small hit winning. Also called "rush state" or simply "small hit rush". The small hit rush state (high accuracy non-time saving state) is an example of the third gaming state.

Here, in this embodiment, the right-handed game ball can frequently enter the third starting port 13 (starting port according to FIG. 2) in a highly accurate non-time saving state without electric support control. Even in a normal game state (low probability non-time saving state) without electric support control, the game ball can enter the third starting port 13 when hit right. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to prevent being hit right in the normal game state.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be changed at the same time, and as shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the low probability non-time saving state is "600,000 ms". (10 minutes) ”is set to an extremely long time. That is, a dedicated special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the low probability non-time saving state is provided so that the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 becomes extremely long in the low probability non-time saving state. Therefore, when the player strikes right in a normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) without electric support control and enters the third starting port 13, even during the variable display of FIG. Special figure 2 will continue to display fluctuations for 10 minutes. Therefore, the player cannot obtain the lottery result of the special figure 2 for an extremely long time of 10 minutes. With the above-mentioned right-handed measures, even if a player hits right-handed in a normal gaming state, he / she cannot make an unjust enrichment.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a special figure fluctuation pattern according to a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that differs between a low probability non-time saving state, a high probability non-time saving state, and a time saving state (FIGS. 11A and 11B). See FIG. 12). The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) in the time-saving state is compared with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (FIGS. 11 (A) and (B)) in the non-time-saving state (low-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state). Therefore, it is a table in which a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is easily selected. The details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table will be described later.

4. Special figure winning command The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as described later. The look-ahead effect is a special figure based on the start prize by using the special figure prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as big hit random number) acquired by the start prize (winning to the start opening). It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning for the start winning prize before the hit / fail judgment immediately before the start of the fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol).

As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure winning command generated in the present embodiment includes the winning / failing information of whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit. The hit / fail information can distinguish whether it is a big hit in either the high-probability state or the low-probability state, or whether it is a big hit only in the high-probability state. Further, in the special drawing winning command of this embodiment, either the starting port (first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12) according to the special drawing 1 or the starting port (third starting port 13) according to the special drawing 2 is started. It contains information on the starting point (special figure information) as to whether or not the player has won a prize. It is sufficient that the special figure winning command includes the winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the special drawing winning command can be appropriately changed in addition to the winning / failing information.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 38. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 14 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, game CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) settings, various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "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.

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. 8 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 gaming CPU 102, for example, at 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 gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing is first executed (S101). In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, third start port sensor 13a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are used. , 1st big winning opening sensor 14a, 2nd big winning opening sensor 15a, general winning opening sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) reads the detection signal and stores it in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as prize ball information. .. When the prize ball information is output to the payout control board 170, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls according to the prize ball information. The number of prize balls according to the prizes in each prize opening can be appropriately set as long as the game is not hindered. Further, in the input process (S102), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

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. 8 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), first special operation process (S106), and second special operation process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. do. After that, other processing (S108) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S108), the special figure hold indicator 83 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure hold balls described later. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 14), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. 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 game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 16-1, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 16, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 16a. (S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 16 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a or the second start port sensor 12a. do. If no game ball has been won in either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but the game ball is in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. If a prize is won (YES in S203), the number of special figure 1 hold balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104). Is determined whether or not has reached "4" (S204). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (value of label-TRND-A), the value of the symbol type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -The value of TRND-RC) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (value of label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are set to the first. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in the special figure reserved storage unit 105a.

Subsequently, the special figure 1 winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the special figure 1 winning command specifying process (S207), the special drawing 1 winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the special figure winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E1H01H" is specified as the special figure 1 winning command according to the part of the special figure 1 in the special figure winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E1H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 01H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The special figure 1 winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) indicating (that is the first big hit winning information to be scheduled) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 64900 to 65319, it is determined to be a jackpot only in a high probability state, so that (that is, the second jackpot winning is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot only when the acquired determination information is in a high probability state). Special figure 1 winning command (value of lower command is 02H) indicating (information) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 64899, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss) is a special figure 1 winning command (lower). The value of the command is 04H).

In the special figure winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information for designating the command type (being a special figure winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is the type of the special figure (special figure 1 relating to the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 or the special drawing relating to the winning of the third starting port 13). This is special figure information that specifies (Fig. 2). The hexadecimal two-digit low-order command is the pass / fail information. The rule for generating such a special figure winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the third start port 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the third start port sensor 13a (S209). If the game ball has not won in the 3rd starting port 13 (NO in S209), this process is completed, but if the game ball has won in the 3rd starting port 13 (YES in S209), 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 gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" ( S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S210), this process is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not reached "4" (YES). NO in S210), add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S212). In the special figure 2 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 1 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. 7A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the reserved storage unit 105b.

Subsequently, the special figure 2 winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the special figure 2 winning command specifying process (S213), the special drawing 2 winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the special figure winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E2H01H" is specified as the special figure 2 winning command according to the part of the special figure 2 in the special figure winning command specifying table of FIG. The specified special figure 2 winning command includes winning / failing information.

Similar to the case of the special figure 1 winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The special figure 2 winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) indicating (that is the first big hit winning information to be scheduled) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 64900 to 65319, it is determined to be a jackpot only in a high probability state, so that (that is, the second jackpot winning is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot only when the acquired determination information is in a high probability state). The special figure 2 winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) indicating (which is information) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 16400, it is determined to be a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined to be a small hit winning). 2 The winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 16401 to 64899, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss) is a special figure 2 winning command (lower). The value of the command is 04H).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 2 winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S214).

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16-2, in the gate passing process (S202), first, the number of normal map holding balls (the number of normal map holdings, specifically, the number of normal map holdings provided in the gaming RAM 104) is calculated. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter to be counted has reached "4" (S221). Then, when the number of reserved balls in the normal figure has reached "4" (YES in S221), this process is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in the normal figure is less than "4" (NO in S221). , Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S222).

Then, the random number acquisition process related to the normal figure is performed (S223). In the normal symbol-related random number acquisition process (S223), the value of the normal symbol random number counter (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 7B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage unit 106. It is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) following sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the collision detection process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 is read, and if it is in the non-time saving state, the normal symbol for the non-time saving state is read. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the hit determination table (see the column of the non-time saving state of the table shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and if it is in the time saving state, the normal symbol hit determination table for the time saving state (FIG. 10 (A). ) Refer to the column of time saving status in the table) to determine whether or not it is a hit. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), 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 101 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (B), if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30 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 1.5 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), 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 (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set on the effect control board 120 (S413), and the normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 10B) is set. (S414), this process is completed.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), 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 S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). 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. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. 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. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 12D is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

[First special operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs the first special operation process shown in FIG. 18 (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). The first special motion process (S106) is a process related to a jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1. As shown in FIG. 18, in the first special operation process (S106), four processes related to the special figure display 81 (mainly the first special figure display 81a) and the big prize device (first big prize device 14D) are performed. It is divided into stages, and "first special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. The first special operation status is "1" by default.

In the first special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the "second special operation status" is "4" or "5" (S1001). If the second special operation status is "4" (YES in S1001), it means that the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is "5" (YES in S1001), it means that the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is "4" or "5" (YES in S1001), the process ends immediately. That is, during the execution of the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 or the execution of the small hit game, the processing related to the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is not performed.

On the other hand, when the second special operation status is neither "4" nor "5" (NO in S1001) and the "first special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1002). , Performs the 1st special symbol standby process described later (S1003), and if the "1st special operation status" is "2" (NO for S1002, YES for S1004), the process during the 1st special symbol change described later. (S1005), if the "first special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1002 and S1004, YES for S1006), the first special symbol confirmation process described later is performed (S1007), and " When the "first special operation status" is "4" (all NO in S1002, S1004, S1006), the special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed in order to perform the jackpot game (S1009).

[Second special operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs the second special operation process shown in FIG. 19 (S107) following the first special operation process (S106). The second special motion process (S107) is a process relating to the generation of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2. As shown in FIG. 19, in the second special operation process (S107), the special figure display 81 (mainly the second special figure display 81b) and the big prize device (first big prize device 14D, second big prize device). The process related to 15D) is divided into five stages, and "second special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. The second special operation status is "1" by default.

In the second special operation process (S107), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the "first special operation status" is "4" (S1101). If the first special operation status is "4" (YES in S1001), it means that the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is being executed. If the first special operation status is "4" (YES in S1101), the process ends immediately. That is, during the execution of the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the processing related to the generation of the big hit game or the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is not performed.

On the other hand, if the first special operation status is not "4" (NO in S1101) and the "second special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1102), the second special described later The symbol standby process is performed (S1103), and if the "second special operation status" is "2" (NO for S1102, YES for S1104), the second special symbol change processing described later is performed (S1105). When the "second special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1102 and S1104, YES for S1106), the second special symbol confirmation process described later is performed (S1107), and the "second special operation status" is performed. If is "4" (NO for S1102, S1104, S1106, YES for S1108), perform the special electric accessory processing 1 described later (S1109) to perform the jackpot game, and "second special operation status". When is "5" (all NO in S1102, S1104, S1106, S1108), the special electric accessory processing 2 described later is performed in order to perform the small hit game (S1110).

[First Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the first special symbol standby process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (S1201). Special figure 1 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special figure). If there is no pending information in 1), the process proceeds to step S1210. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is 1. If there are two or more, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), and the game state management process (S1204), which will be described later, are performed.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1205). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is performed. Clear the corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1206). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1207). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1207), the first special operation status is set to "2", and the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern set in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) (variation time of special figure 1) is set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer, and the first special figure is shown. The variable display of the first special symbol is started on the display 81a. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1207) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The information of the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1203) (information including the information of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special figure 1) is included.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1208), turns off the customer waiting standby flag if it is ON (S1209), finishes this process, and if it is not ON, steps. This process ends without executing S1209.

In step S1210, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game state is a highly accurate non-time saving state. Whether or not the game state is a high probability non-time saving state can be determined by the time saving flag and the probability change flag described later. If it is in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (YES in S1210), this process is completed, and if it is not in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, that is, in any of the low-accuracy non-time-saving state, the low-accuracy time-saving state, and the high-accuracy time-saving state. For example, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1211). If the customer waiting flag is ON, this process is completed. If it is not ON, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1212). , Turn on the waiting for customers flag (S1213), and finish this process. The set customer waiting command is output to the staging control board 120 in the next output process (S101). Further, the low-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state, and the high-probability time-saving state are game states in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of Special Figure 1, as will be described later. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a customer waiting command to the effect control microcomputer 121 when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "0" in the game state in which the game is mainly performed by the lottery of the special figure 1. do.

[Special Figure 1 Jackpot Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as a determination value (S1301). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 105a is read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) according to the gaming state is set (S1302). That is, in the case of the normal probability state (low probability state), the table for the special figure 1 and the low probability state among the jackpot determination tables is set. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, the table for the special figure 1 and the high probability state among the jackpot determination tables is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1303). The second jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot has been determined in the lottery of Special Figure 2 described later (see step S1705 in FIG. 25). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1303), the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1309) without performing the jackpot hit / fail judgment (S1304) described later, and this process is performed. Finish. This is done in spite of the fact that in this embodiment, the processing of the special figure 1 and the processing of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, and the lottery of the special figure 2 determines that the jackpot is a big hit. This is to prevent duplicate judgments as big hits even in the lottery shown in FIG. Specifically, it means that even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) is executed during the variable display of the special figure 2 indicating the big hit winning, it is determined as a loss.

If the second jackpot flag is not ON in step S1303 (NO in S1303), it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A) set in step S1302 (S1304). If the result of the jackpot hit / fail determination is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the first jackpot flag is turned ON (S1305). Then, the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the type of the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (B) (S1306), and the jackpot symbol is determined. Set the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the type of (S1307), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1309), and the process is completed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. As shown in FIG. 22-1, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) (S1401).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1401), then it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a low probability state (whether or not the probability change flag is OFF) (S1402). Then, if it is in a low probability state (YES in S1402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1403). If it is ON (YES in S1403), refer to the table for medium jackpot in low probability non-time saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 1 and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 11A), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1404). As shown in FIG. 11A, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

A variation effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 11A). ). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1402, if the first jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1403), it is a loss, so subsequently, whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value is determined. Judgment (S1405). As shown in FIG. 8D, the reach-established random number values are "0" to "11" in the time-saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1405), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the table for loss with reach in the low probability non-time saving state (table shown in FIG. 11A). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1406) with reference to the special figure 1 and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1405), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the table for loss without reach during the low probability non-time saving state (table shown in FIG. 11A). Of the above, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1407) with reference to the special figure 1 and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach).

In addition, in the case of loss without reach in the non-time saving state, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. This also applies to the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the high-accuracy non-time saving state.

Further, in step S1402, when it is determined that the gaming state is not a low probability state (NO in S1402), that is, when it is determined that the game state is a high probability state, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1408). , If it is ON (YES in S1408), refer to the table for high-probability non-time-saving medium jackpot (the part corresponding to special figure 1 and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 11B), and the variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern based on the counter value (S1409). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P11 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

Further, in step S1408, if the first jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is a loss. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss) (S1410). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P13 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 in the high accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state) is set to 10 minutes regardless of whether the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 is a big hit or a loss. Will be done. The reason for doing this is as follows. That is, the small hit rush state is a game-like game state in which the small hit game is frequently generated by the lottery shown in FIG. 2 and the player is made to win the prize ball. Therefore, it is necessary to make it difficult for the variable display of the "reverse" special figure (that is, special figure 1) that is not the "main" special figure (that is, special figure 2) to occur in this game. Therefore, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is set to 10 minutes. Of the special figures 1 and 2, the special figure of the one that becomes the "main" in the game characteristics in a certain game state is called the "main special figure", and the special figure of the one that is not the main special figure is "reverse". It shall be called "special figure". In the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the special drawing 2 becomes the main special drawing and the special drawing 1 becomes the reverse special drawing, but other gaming states (that is, the high-accuracy time-saving state, the low-accuracy time-saving state, the low-accuracy non-time-saving state). Then, the special figure 1 becomes the main special figure, and the special figure 2 becomes the reverse special figure.

Further, in step S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the non-time reduction state (NO in S1401), that is, when it is determined that the game state is the time reduction state, is the first jackpot flag ON as shown in FIG. 22-2? Judge whether or not (S1411), if it is ON (YES in S1411), refer to the table for medium jackpot in the time saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 1 and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 12) and change. Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1412).

Further, in step S1411, if the first jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1411), it is a loss, and therefore, it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (S1413). Then, when the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1413), that is, in the case of the reach loss, the table for the reach loss during the time saving state (special figure 1 among the tables shown in FIG. 12). And, referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1414).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1413), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the table for loss without reach during the time saving state (Special Figure 1 and the table shown in FIG. 12). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1415).

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) in the time saving state, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time will be selected when the jackpot is won is lower than in the non-time saving state. That is, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 22-1, the selected special figure variation pattern is set (S1420), and the present process is completed. The information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in step S1420 is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in step S1207 in the first special symbol standby process (S1003).

[Game state management process] The game state management process will be described with reference to FIG. 23-1. Here, the game state management process (S1204) in the first special symbol standby process (S1003) described above and the game state management process (S1604) in the second special symbol standby process (step S1103, see FIG. 24) described later. And will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 23-1, in the game state management process (S1204, S1604), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag indicating the high probability state is ON (S1501). If it is ON (YES in S1501), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S1502), and the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Judge whether or not (S1503). If it is "0" (YES in S1503), the probability change flag is turned off (S1504), and the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1501 or S1503 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1505. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "10000" at the time of transition to the high probability state, as will be described later. The high probability state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (probability change number) or the next jackpot game is executed is satisfied.

In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is in progress is ON (S1505). If it is ON (YES in S1505), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S1506), and whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" or not. Is determined (S1507). If it is "0" (YES in S1507), the time saving flag is turned off (S1508), and the process proceeds to step S1509. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1505 or S1507 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1509. As will be described later in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the value of the time reduction counter is "30" (low accuracy time reduction state after the big hit game), "10000" (high accuracy time reduction state), or "10000" (high accuracy time reduction state) at the time of transition to the time reduction state. It is set to "777" (a low-accuracy time-saving state based on reaching the ceiling, which will be described later). The time reduction state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit execution number (time reduction number) or the next big hit game is executed is satisfied.

In step S1509, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S1509), 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. 23-1, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" in the low probability / non-time saving state, and set to "2" in the low probability / time saving state. It is set to "3" in the high accuracy / time saving state, and set to "4" in the high accuracy / non-time saving state. In this game state flag update process (S1509), the value of the game state flag is updated based on whether or not the probability change flag is ON, whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and the like.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs ceiling processing (S1510), which will be described later. Then, the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1511), and this process is completed. By outputting the game state designation command, the effect control board 120 is notified of the information on the current game state.

[Ceiling treatment] Ceiling treatment (S1510) is a treatment related to control to a time saving state based on reaching the ceiling. Here, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is triggered by a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) in a low probability state, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes from a non-time saving state to a time saving without going through a jackpot game. Control to state. This predetermined number of times is referred to as the number of ceilings, and is set to 800 times in this embodiment. When the number of executions of the special figure change in the low probability state reaches the number of ceilings, it is called ceiling arrival. Since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is a probabilistic loop type gaming machine in which the high probability state is substantially continued until the next jackpot game is executed, the number of executions of the special figure change in the low probability state can be determined. It can be rephrased as the number of executions of the special figure change after the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 23-2, in the ceiling processing (S1510), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the probability change flag is OFF. If the probabilistic flag is not OFF, this process is immediately terminated, but if the probabilistic flag is OFF, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is greater than 0 (S1521). The ceiling counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling, and is set to "800" at the timing of the end of the jackpot game.

If the determination result in step S1521 is NO, this process is immediately terminated. If this determination result is YES, the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 (S1522), and the value of the ceiling counter is 0. Whether or not it is determined (S1523). If the value of the ceiling counter is not 0 (NO in S1523), this process ends immediately, but if the value of the ceiling counter is 0 (YES in S1523), the time saving flag is turned on because the ceiling has been reached. At the same time (S1524), the number of time reductions (777 times in this embodiment) corresponding to the arrival at the ceiling is set in the time reduction counter (S1525), and the game state flag update process (S1526) is performed.

In this game state flag update process (S1526), since the time saving flag has just been turned on based on reaching the ceiling, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the low probability time saving state. As a result, the number of time reductions is controlled to a low probability time reduction state (ceiling time reduction state) of 777 times.

As described above, in this embodiment, at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the process related to the change of the gaming state is performed (FIGS. 23-1 and 23-2). Therefore, for example, in the low probability time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is set to 30, if the jackpot determination processing and the fluctuation pattern selection processing are completed at the start of the final fluctuation, the time reduction state is changed to the low probability non-time reduction state (time reduction flag). Will be turned off). That is, it is changed to the low probability non-time saving state before the end of the final fluctuation in the low probability time saving state.

In addition, even when changing from the low probability non-time saving state to the low probability non-time saving state based on reaching the ceiling, if the jackpot determination process and the fluctuation pattern selection process are completed at the start of the special figure change at the 800th rotation, which is the number of ceilings, it is low. The time saving state will be changed (the time saving flag will be turned on). That is, the state is changed to the low probability time saving state before the end of the special map fluctuation at the 800th rotation, which is the number of ceilings.

[Second Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the second special symbol standby process (S1103), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “0” (S1601). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the third starting port 13 (holding information in special figure 2) is stored. If not, this process ends. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1601), that is, when there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the third starting port 13. , The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1603), which will be described later, are performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state management process (S1604). Since the game state management process (S1604) has already been described with reference to FIG. 23-1, the description thereof will be omitted.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1605). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is performed. Clear the corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1606). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1607). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1607), the second special operation status is set to "2", and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern set in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1603) (variation time of special figure 2) is set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer, and the second special figure is shown. The variable display of the second special symbol is started on the display 81b. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1607) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1603) (information including information on the fluctuation time and the stop time in FIG. 2) is included.

[Special Figure 2 Jackpot Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1602), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as a determination value (S1701). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b is read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) according to the gaming state is set (S1702). That is, in the case of the normal probability state (low probability state), the table for the low probability state and the special figure 2 in the jackpot determination table is set. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, the table for the high probability state and the special figure 2 is set in the jackpot determination table.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1703). The first jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot has been determined in the lottery of the above-mentioned special figure 1 (see step S1305 in FIG. 21). If the first jackpot flag is not ON in step S1703 (NO in S1703), it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A) set in step S1702 (S1704). If the result of the jackpot hit / fail determination is "big hit" (YES in S1704), the second jackpot flag is turned ON (S1705). Then, the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (B) (S1706), and the jackpot symbol type is determined. Set the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to (S1707), and finish the process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1704 that it is not a "big hit" (NO in S1704), then it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the jackpot determination table set in step S1702 (see FIG. 8A). do. If the result of the small hit hit / fail judgment is "small hit" (YES in S1708), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1709). Then, the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the small hit symbol type is determined based on the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (S1710), and the small hit symbol type is determined. Set the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the winning symbol type (S1711), and finish the process.

If it is determined in step S1708 that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1708), it is a loss, so the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1712), and the process is completed.

If it is determined in step S1703 that the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1703), it corresponds to the lost symbol without performing the jackpot hit / fail judgment (S1704) or the small hit win / fail judgment (S1708). Set the special figure stop symbol data (S1712), and finish the process. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1602) is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1 indicating the big hit winning, it is determined that the game is lost.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1603) will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1603), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) (S1801).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1801), then it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a low probability state (whether or not the probability change flag is OFF) (S1802). If it is in a low probability state (YES in S1802), then it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If it is ON (YES in S1803), refer to the table for medium jackpot in low probability non-time saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 11A), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1804). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P21 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

Further, in step S1803, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1803), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1805). If it is ON (YES in S1805), refer to the table for small and medium-sized hits in the low-probability non-time-saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and small hits in the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)), and the variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern based on the counter value (S1806). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P22 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

Further, in step S1805, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1805), the table for loss during the low probability non-time saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and loss in the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1807). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P23 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the low probability non-time saving state, regardless of the lottery result of the special figure 2 which is the reverse special figure, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 is 600,000 ms (10 minutes). ), Which is a variation pattern with an extremely long variation time, P21, P22, or P23. As a result, even if the player makes a right-handed strike and enters the ball into the third starting opening 13, the lottery result of the special figure 2 cannot be obtained for an extremely long time of 10 minutes in the low probability non-time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an unintended game of hitting right in a low probability non-time saving state.

If it is determined in step S1802 that the state is not a low probability state (NO in S1802), it is a high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state). In this case, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1811), and if it is ON (YES in S1811), a table for high-accuracy non-time-saving medium jackpot (FIG. In the table shown in 11 (B), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special figure 2 and the portion corresponding to the jackpot (S1812).

If the second big hit flag is not ON in step S1811 (NO in S1811), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1813). If it is ON (YES in S1813), refer to the table for high-accuracy non-time-saving small and medium-sized hits (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and small hits in the table shown in FIG. 11B), and the variation pattern random number. Select a variation pattern based on the counter value (S1814). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P33 having a fluctuation time of 4000 ms (4 seconds) is selected. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a small hit based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 in a highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state), the small hit game is executed in a relatively short time. Then, it is possible to acquire a prize ball based on the winning of the second major winning opening 15.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1813 (NO in S1813), it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1815). As shown in FIG. 8D, the reach-established random number values are "0" to "11" in the time-saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1815), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the table for loss with reach in the high-accuracy non-time saving state (table shown in FIG. 11B). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1816) with reference to the special figure 2 and the part corresponding to the loss with reach).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1815), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the table for loss without reach during the high-accuracy non-time saving state (table shown in FIG. 11B). Of the above, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1817) with reference to the special figure 2 and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach).

If it is determined in step S1801 that the gaming state is not a non-time saving state (NO in S1801), it is a time saving state (low probability time saving state or high probability time saving state). In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1821). If it is ON (YES in S1821), refer to the table for medium-sized jackpot in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 12), and the fluctuation pattern is based on the random number counter value. Select (S1822). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P51 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

Further, in step S1821, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1821), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1823). If it is ON (YES in S1823), it fluctuates based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the table for small and medium-sized hits in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and small hits in the table shown in FIG. 12). Select a pattern (S1824). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P52 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

Further, in step S1823, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1823), the table for loss during the time saving state (the part corresponding to special figure 2 and loss in the table shown in FIG. 12) is referred to and fluctuates. Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1825). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern P53 having a fluctuation time of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is selected.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the time saving state, regardless of the lottery result of the special figure 2 which is the reverse special figure, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 is extremely 600,000 ms (10 minutes). A variation pattern P51, P52, or P53 with a long variation time is selected. As a result, even if the game ball enters the third start opening 13 in the short time state, the lottery result of the special figure 2 cannot be obtained for an extremely long time of 10 minutes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 from being frequently performed.

After selecting the special map variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 26, the selected special map variation pattern is set (S1840), and the present process is completed. The information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in step S1840 is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in step S1607 in the second special symbol standby process (S1103).

[Processing during the first special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 29, in the first special symbol change processing (S1005), first, the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer (variation time of the special figure 1) is set. Subtract (S1901). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer has become "0" (S1902). If it is not "0" (NO in S1902), the first special symbol will continue to be displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 81a, and this process will be completed. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1902), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903), and the first special operation status is set to "3" (S1904). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1905), and this process is completed.

[Process during second special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 30, in the second special symbol change process (S1105), first, the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer (variation time in special figure 2) is set. Subtract (S2001). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S2002). If it is not "0" (NO in S2002), the second special symbol will continue to be displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 81b, and this process will be completed. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2002), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set (S2003), and the second special operation status is set to "3" (S2004). Then, the variation display of the second special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S2005), and this process is completed.

[First special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the first special symbol determination process (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has elapsed (S2101). If it has not passed (NO in S2101), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S2102). If it is ON (YES in S2102), the first special operation status is set to "4" (S2103). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 2 forced stop process described later (S2104) and the game state reset process described later (S2105). After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2106) and start the jackpot game opening (S2107).

Following step S2107, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (S2108), and ends this process. At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the first jackpot 14 is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot.

On the other hand, if the first jackpot flag is not ON in step S2102 (NO in S2102), the jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 1 is not started, so the first special operation status is set to "1" (S2109). , Finish this process.

[Special Figure 2 Forced Stop Processing] The special figure 2 forced stop process (S2104) displays the fluctuation of special figure 2 when the jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 1 is started during the variable display of special figure 2. This is a process for forcibly ending with a lost symbol. As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 2 forced stop process (S2104), first, it is determined whether or not the second special operation status is “2” (S2301). If it is not "2" (NO in S2301), the variable display in Special Figure 2 is not in progress, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "2" (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 101 sends a special figure 2 variable stop command indicating that special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol to the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Set (S2302). Subsequently, the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2303). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b. This is called "forced loss". Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the second special operation status to "1" (S2304), and ends this process.

[Game state reset process] The game state reset process will be described with reference to FIG. 33. Here, the game state reset process (S2105) in the first special symbol confirmation process (S1007) described above and the game state reset process (S2505) in the second special symbol confirmation process (step S1107, see FIG. 34) described later. And will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state reset process (S2105, S2505), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2401), and if it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2402). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2403), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2404). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) and a non-time saving state. Then, the value of the probability variation counter is reset to "0" (S2405), and the value of the time reduction counter is reset to "0" (S2406). After that, the value of the ceiling counter counting the number of executions of the special figure change until reaching the ceiling is reset to "0" (S2407), and this processing is completed.

[Second special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the second special symbol determination process (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed (S2501). If it has not passed (NO in S2501), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2501), it is subsequently determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S2502). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2502), the second special operation status is set to "4" (S2503). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special figure 1 forced stop process (S2504), which will be described later, and also performs a game state reset process (S2505). Since the game state reset process (S2505) has already been described with reference to FIG. 33, the description thereof will be omitted. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2506) and start the jackpot game opening (S2507).

Following step S2507, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (S2508), and ends this process. At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the first jackpot 14 is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot.

On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is not ON in step S2502 (NO in S2502), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2509). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2509), the second special operation status is set to "5" (S2510). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 1 forced stop processing described later (S2511). After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (small hit opening command) is set (S2512), and the opening of the small hit game is started (S2513). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of winning small hit (S2514), and ends this process.

In addition, unless both the second big hit flag and the small hit flag are ON (NO for both S2502 and S2509), the big hit game and the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 will not start, so the second special operation status is set to ". Set to "1" (S2515) and finish this process.

[Special Figure 1 Forced Stop Processing] Special Figure 1 Forced Stop Processing (S2504, S2511) starts a big hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 or a small hit game during the variable display of Special Figure 1. This is a process for forcibly ending the variable display of the special figure 1 with a lost symbol. As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 1 forced stop process (S2504, S2511), first, it is determined whether or not the first special operation status is “2” (S2601). If it is not "2" (NO in S2601), the variable display in Special Figure 1 is not in progress, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "2" (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 101 sends a special figure 1 variable stop command indicating that special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol to the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Set (S2602). Subsequently, the special figure 1 in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2603). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a. This is called "forced loss". Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the first special operation status to "1" (S2604).

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S2605), and if it is not ON, the main process is immediately terminated, but if it is ON, the first jackpot flag is turned OFF. Then (S2606), this process is completed. As described above, in this embodiment, even if it is determined that the big hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 during the execution of the small hit fluctuation of the special figure 2 (the change based on the judgment result of the small hit winning), the small hit game of the special figure 2 is performed. At the start of, special figure 1 is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 1 is a process for executing a big hit game. In the following, the special electric accessory process 1 (S1009) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the special electric accessory process 1 (S1109) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 ) And will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 14D) have been released in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 14 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 14D is open) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), it is time to open the first big prize opening 14, that is, when the opening time of the big hit has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 14 is started. It is determined whether or not the time has passed or the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2703).

If the determination result in step S2703 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2703 is YES, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 9) according to the type of big hit (S2704). Subsequently, in step S2705, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed, and this process is completed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2705), it is determined whether or not the opening of the first big winning opening 14 in step S2704 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit during execution. A round designation command containing information on the number of rounds of the game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this embodiment, the first large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2705, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), if the first large winning opening 14 is being opened, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first large winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2706). ). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment), or the first large winning opening 14 It means that one of the times when the time for closing the first prize opening 14 has been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 9) has elapsed since the opening of the first large winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the first large winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2706), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the first prize opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2706), the first prize opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2707). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game (round interval) has been completed (S2708). If it is not finished (NO in S2708), the process is finished. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2708), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2709), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2710). If it is not "0" (NO in S2710), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2710), the jackpot ending command is set (S2711) and the jackpot ending is started (S2712) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2713), and the process is completed.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701 (YES in S2701), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S2714), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2714), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2714), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2715). Then, the game state setting process described later is performed (S2716). Subsequently, the first jackpot flag is turned off when the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is completed, and the second jackpot flag is turned off when the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is completed (S2717). After that, if the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is completed, the first special action status is set to "1", and if the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is completed, the second special action status is set to "1". Set to "1" (S2718) and finish this process. In this way, in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, while the first special action status is set to "4", each process S1103, S1105, in the second special action process (S107) shown in FIG. S1107, S1109, S1110 are not executed. Further, in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, while the second special action status is set to "4", each process S1003, S1005 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. , S1007, S1009 will not be executed.

[Game state setting process] The game state setting process (S2716) sets the game state after the big hit game in a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high probability based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol (big hit) (see FIG. 9). It is a process for controlling to a state and a time saving state, or a high probability state and a non-time saving state (small hit rush). As shown in FIG. 37, in the game state setting process (S2716), first, whether or not the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time is the symbol that triggers the control to the time saving state (see FIG. 9). Is determined (S2801). If this determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2804, but if the determination result is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2802), and the number of time reductions according to the type of jackpot symbol (that is, "30" or "10000"). ) Is set in the time reduction counter (S2803), and the process proceeds to step S2804.

In step S2804, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time is the symbol that triggers the control to the high probability state (see FIG. 9). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2807, but if the determination result is YES, the probability change flag is turned ON (S2805) and the probability change number (that is, "10000") is set in the probability change counter (S2806). , Proceed to step S2807.

In step S2807, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the game state flag update process (S2807). In the game state flag update process (S2807), 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 (S2807), if the time saving flag is ON and the probability variation flag is OFF, the game state flag is set to "2" because it is in a low probability state and a time saving state. If it is set and both the time saving flag and the probability change flag are ON, it is in a high probability state and a time saving state. Therefore, if the value of the game state flag is set to "3", the time saving flag is OFF and the probability change flag is ON. Since it is a high probability state and a non-time saving state, the value of the game state flag is set to "4" (see the table in FIG. 23-1).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state designation command including the updated game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2808). By outputting this command, the effect control board 120 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the ceiling counter to "800" (S2809), and ends this process.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 2 is a process for executing a small hit game. As shown in FIG. 38, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1110), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2901). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the large winning device (second large winning device 15D) has been completed in the small hit game being executed.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2901), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 15 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 15D is open) (S2902). If it is not open (NO in S2902), it is time to open the 2nd big winning opening 15, that is, the time to start opening the 2nd big winning opening 15 after the predetermined interval time before opening has elapsed. (S2903). In this embodiment, the interval time before opening (OP time) is "0.008 seconds" (see FIG. 9), which is set to an extremely short time.

If the determination result in step S2903 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2903 is YES, the second large winning opening 15 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (see the small hit column in FIG. 9) (S2904).

If the 2nd big winning opening 15 is open in step S2902 (YES in S2902), whether or not the number of winnings in the 2nd big winning opening 15 has reached the specified maximum winning number (3 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2905). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2905), whether or not the opening time of the second major winning opening 15 has elapsed (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 15 (in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not 0.3 seconds have passed for the small hit symbol a and 1.8 seconds for the small hit symbol b) (S2906). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 15 has not elapsed (NO in S2906), the process is completed. The maximum number of winnings to the second large winning opening 15 can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2905) or when the opening time of the second big winning opening 15 has elapsed (YES in S2906), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 15 is closed (closed) (S2907). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2908) to end the process.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2901 (YES in S2901), it is determined whether or not the predetermined time (interval time after closing) after the closing of the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game has elapsed. (S2909), if the interval time has not elapsed after closing (NO in S2909), the process ends. In this embodiment, the interval time (ED time) after closing is "0.3 seconds", which is set to an extremely short time. The ED time may be set to a time (a short time of about 1000 ms) at which it can be confirmed that the game ball that has won the prize in the second prize-winning device 15D is discharged to the outside of the second prize-winning device 15D.

On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2909), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2910) and the small hit flag is turned off (S2911). Subsequently, a small hit game end command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to notify the effect control board 120 (effect control microcomputer 121) of the end of the small hit game (S2912). Then, the second special operation status is set to "1" (S2913), and this processing is completed. In this way, in the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, while the second special action status is set to "5", each process S1003, S1005 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. , S1007, S1009 will not be executed.

6. Operation of the Staging Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the operation of the staging control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 48. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the description of the operation of the staging control microcomputer 121 are provided in the staging RAM 124.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 39 from the effect ROM 123 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 effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number 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 game control board 100 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 game control board 100 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 effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 50a (display unit) according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) and a sub drive, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light via the substrate 162 (various light emission effects are executed by light emission), and the board movable body 55k 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 121 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 game control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. 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 effect control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 40, 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, the player detects an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the effect button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a, and sets a command or creates effect data according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by an 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 sub drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 212, the panel lamp 54, 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 a board movable body 55k at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the board movable body 55k or 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 effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 41, the receive command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command set, etc.) I do. The received command analysis process will be described in detail later. 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 40k and the select button 42k are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 610) is created and output to the voice control board 161 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.

[Received command analysis process] Next, the received command analysis process (S4201) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 42. In the reception command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 42, has the staging control microcomputer 121 received the special figure winning command (special figure 1 winning command or special drawing 2 winning command) from the game control board 100? It is determined whether or not it is (S4401), and if it is received, the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, performs an effect mode update process (S4404) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if so, has received it. The variable staging start processing (S4406) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4408). In the variation effect end processing (S4408), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the variation effect end command for deterministically stopping and displaying the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is output to the effect RMA124. Set in the buffer.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (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 special game (big hit game, small hit 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 effect RMA124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4412). In the round effect selection process (S4412), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RMA124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4413), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4414). In the ending effect selection process (S4414), 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 effect RMA124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4415), and if so, performs a customer waiting command reception processing (S4416) described later.

Subsequently, the staging control microcomputer 121 performs a process based on a received command other than the above command as another process (S4417), and finishes the received command analysis process.

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 sends the special figure winning command received from the game control board 100 to the special figure hold effect of the effect RMA124. It is stored in a storage unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit or second special figure holding effect storage unit) (S5001). Specifically, if the received command is a special figure 1 winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit, and if it is a special drawing 2 winning command, it is stored in the second special drawing holding effect storage unit. The special figure 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 special figure reservation effect storage unit. As a result, the special figure winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

In the following step S5002, if the special figure winning command stored in step S5001 is the special figure 1 winning command, the value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RMA124 for staging is updated by adding "1". If it is a special figure 2 winning command, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the effect RMA124 is added by "1" and updated. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (effect control board 120 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side that counts the number of second special figure hold.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs an execution lottery process (S5003) for the look-ahead effect. Execution of look-ahead effect In the lottery process (S5003), it is determined whether or not to perform look-ahead effect such as so-called continuous notice or hold change notice based on the special figure winning command stored in step S5001. Make various settings related to the production. The continuous notice is an interrelated notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special map fluctuations. Further, the hold change notice is a notice effect of displaying the effect hold image of the special display mode in which the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that of the normal display mode, instead of the effect hold image of the normal display mode.

[Production mode update process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the effect mode update process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the game state designation command received from the game control board 100 (S5101), and then the game. It is determined whether or not the gaming state indicated by the state designation command is different from the gaming state stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, that is, whether or not the gaming state has been changed (S5102). When the game state is changed, the game state information acquired by the game state designation command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S5103). That is, the information regarding the current gaming state held by the effect control microcomputer 121 is updated.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the left-handed schedule flag setting process (S5104) described later, and then whether or not it is immediately after the jackpot game, that is, when the current effect mode update process ends the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not the command is based on the game state designation command transmitted from the game control board 100 (S5105). The game state specification command includes transmission timing information (that is, information on whether it was sent at the end of the jackpot game or at the start of the special figure change). It shall be.

If the determination result of step S5105 is YES, the effect for updating the value of the mode status indicating the effect mode to the value corresponding to the current gaming state (S5106) and setting the effect mode to be set to the effect mode indicated by the mode status. Set the mode setting command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5107). When the effect mode setting command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image control board 140 causes the display screen 50a to display a background image or the like corresponding to the effect mode indicated by the received effect mode setting command.

The effect mode is an mode of effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 610, a panel lamp 54, a frame lamp 212, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character displayed on the image display device 50 or The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

Here, as shown in the table in FIG. 44, the staging control microcomputer 121 is set to the normal staging mode (daytime background mode) when the gaming state is the “low probability non-time saving state”. The value of the mode status corresponding to the normal effect mode is "1". If the game state is the "low probability time saving state", the time saving effect mode (special daytime background mode) is set. The value of the mode status corresponding to the time saving effect mode is "2". If the game state is "high accuracy time saving state", the probability variation effect mode (night background mode) is set. The value of the mode status corresponding to the probabilistic effect mode is "3". If the game state is "high accuracy time saving state", the small hit rush effect mode (super night background mode) is set. The value of the mode status corresponding to the small hit rush effect mode is "4". Each effect mode will be described in detail later.

If the determination result in step S5105 is NO, the staging control microcomputer 121 turns on the mode change schedule flag (S5108), and ends this process. If the determination result in step S5102 is NO, the staging control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines whether or not the mode change schedule flag is ON (S5109). If the mode change schedule flag is not ON, this process ends immediately, but if it is ON, the mode change schedule flag is turned OFF (S5110), and the processes of steps S5106 and S5107 are performed. That is, the effect mode setting command for updating the mode status value to the value corresponding to the current gaming state (S5106) and setting the effect mode indicated by the mode status is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S5107).

As described above, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is changed in the game state management process (see S1204, S1604, FIG. 23-1) at the start of the special figure change, the special figure change The effect mode is not changed immediately at the start, but the effect mode can be changed according to the reception of the game state specification command at the start of the next special figure change. As a result, even if the game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state at the start of the special figure change, the time saving effect mode is continued until the special figure change at the 30th rotation, which is the final change in the low accuracy time saving state, is completed. In addition, the normal staging mode can be continued until the 800th rotation of the special figure change that reaches the ceiling is completed.

[Left-handed schedule flag setting process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the left-handed schedule flag setting process (S5104), first, it is determined whether or not the time is low (S5151). If it is not a low-probability non-time-saving state (NO in S5151), that is, if it is a low-probability non-time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state, or a high-probability non-time-saving state, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is in a low probability non-time saving state (YES in S5151), the left-handed schedule flag is turned ON (S5152), and this process is completed. That is, the left-handed schedule flag is turned ON when the gaming state is changed (YES in S5102) and the current gaming state after the change is the low probability non-time saving state (YES in S5151).

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the variation effect start process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). (S5201). The fluctuation start command contains information on the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) or information on the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1603). include.

In the following step S5202, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5201 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1", and if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command. , The counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1". Then, the data stored in the special figure holding effect storage unit (the first special figure holding effect storage unit or the second special figure holding effect storage unit) is shifted (S5203).

In the shift process for each special figure (special figure 1 and special figure 2), each data such as the special figure winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area of each special figure holding effect storage unit is one. It shifts to the previous storage area and clears the fourth storage area. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure holding effect storage unit is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure holding effect storage unit, and the fourth storage area is cleared. Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding effect storage unit is the variable effect storage unit common to the first special figure holding effect storage unit and the second special figure holding effect storage unit (the variable effect storage unit). It is shifted to the 0th storage area), and the data stored in the variable effect storage unit is erased.

Subsequently, the staging control microcomputer 121 performs a left-handed instruction image display process (S5204), which will be described later, and then the current gaming state is any of a low-accuracy non-time-saving state, a low-accuracy time-saving state, and a high-accuracy time-saving state. It is determined whether or not it is (S5205). If this determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the variation start command received this time is the special figure 1 variation start command (S5206). Then, if it is a special figure 1 variation start command, the variation effect pattern selection process (S5208) is performed with reference to the mode status (S5207). In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5208), the effect content (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect is selected based on the mode status referred to in step S5207 and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S5201.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect of the variation effect pattern selected in step S5208 in the output buffer of the effect RMA124 (S5209), and ends this process. When the variation effect start command set in step S5209 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image control board 140 displays the image display device 50 based on the received variation effect start command. A variable effect is performed on the screen 50a.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 immediately ends this process when the determination result in step S5206 is NO, that is, when the variation start command received this time is the special figure 2 variation start command. That is, the variable effect pattern is not selected or the variable effect start command is not set. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment performs a variable effect according to the variable display of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure in the low probability non-time saving state, the low probability time saving state, and the high probability time saving state. , The variable effect is not performed in accordance with the variable display of the special figure 2 which is the reverse special figure.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 subsequently received this time when the determination result in step S5205 is NO, that is, when the current game state is a high-accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state). It is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command (S5210). Then, if it is a special figure 2 variation start command, the variation effect pattern selection process (S5208) is performed with reference to the mode status (S5207), and the variation effect for starting the variation effect pattern selected in step S5208. Set the effect start command in the output buffer of the effect RMA124 (S5209), and end this process.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step S5210 is NO, that is, when the variation start command received this time is the special figure 1 variation start command, it is not possible to select the variation effect pattern or set the variation effect start command. This process is finished immediately. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment performs a variable effect according to the variable display of the special figure 2 which is the main special figure in the high accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state), but it is a reverse special figure. The fluctuation effect is not performed according to the fluctuation display of the special figure 1.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in any gaming state, in parallel with the variation display of the main special map, the variation effect corresponding to the variation display is performed, while the variation display of the reverse special map is performed. However, since the variable production corresponding to this is not performed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment. The variation effect performed with the variation display of the special figure 1 is referred to as a first variation effect, and the variation effect performed with the variation display of the special figure 2 is referred to as a second variation effect.

[Left-handed instruction image display process] The left-handed instruction image display process will be described with reference to FIG. 47. Here, the left-handed instruction image display process (S5204) in the above-mentioned variation effect start process (S4406, see FIG. 46) and the left-handed instruction image in the customer waiting command reception process (S4416, see FIG. 48) described later. The display process (S5301) will be described together. As shown in FIG. 47, in the left-handed instruction image display process (S5204, S5301), first, it is determined whether or not the left-handed schedule flag is ON (S5251). If the left-handed schedule flag is OFF (NO in S5251), this process ends. On the other hand, if the left-handed schedule flag is ON (YES in S5251), the left-handed instruction image display command to display the left-handed instruction image is set in the output buffer of the RMA124 for staging (S5252), and left-handed scheduled. Turn off the flag (S5253) to end this process. When the left-handed instruction image display command set in step S5252 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image control board 140 displays an image based on the received left-handed instruction image display command. A left-handed instruction image is displayed on the display screen 50a of the device 50.

[Processing at the time of receiving a customer waiting command] As shown in FIG. 48, in the processing at the time of receiving a customer waiting command (S4416), first, the staging control microcomputer 121 performs the above-mentioned left-handed instruction image display processing (S5301). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the mode change schedule flag is ON (S5302). If the mode change schedule flag is not ON, this process ends immediately, but if it is ON, the mode change schedule flag is turned OFF (S5303), and the processes of steps S5304 and S5305 are performed. That is, the effect mode setting command for updating the mode status value to the value corresponding to the current gaming state (S5304) and setting the effect mode indicated by the mode status is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S5305).

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the left-handed schedule flag is turned ON when the gaming state is changed and the current gaming state after the change is the low probability non-time saving state, and then the next special figure change. The left-handed instruction image is displayed according to the start of the effect or the change of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure is not started because the special figure 1 hold is "0". The left-handed instruction image will be described later. Further, when the gaming state is changed in the game state management process (S1204, S1604, see FIG. 23-1) at the start of the special figure change, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 immediately produces the effect at the start of the special figure change. The mode is not changed, and then the effect mode can be changed according to the fact that the change of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure is not started because the special figure 1 hold is "0". .. As a result, even if the game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state at the start of the special figure change, the time saving effect mode is continued until the special figure change at the 30th rotation, which is the final change in the low accuracy time saving state, is completed. be able to.

7. Explanation of forced stop of special symbol As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment is based on a lottery of one of special figure 1 (first special symbol) and special figure 2 (second special symbol). When a big hit game or a small hit game is executed, the other special figure is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol at the start of the game. This will be specifically described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 49.

In the example shown in FIG. 49, the small hit variation based on the lottery of the special figure 2 and the loss variation based on the lottery of the special figure 1 are executed at the same time (see FIGS. 49 (A) and 49 (C)). In this example, it is assumed that the state is a high-accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state). In this example, when the fluctuation time and the stop time of the small hit fluctuation of the special figure 2 have elapsed, the small hit game (including the opening of the second special winning opening 15 and the closing interval before and after the opening) is executed (FIG. 49). See (B)). Then, with the start of this small hit game, the loss fluctuation of the special figure 1 is forcibly stopped and displayed with the loss symbol without waiting for the lapse of the fluctuation time (see FIGS. 49 (B) (C)). In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 in the high-accuracy non-time saving state is set to be extremely long, 10 minutes, but 10 minutes have passed by executing the small hit game in this way. Even if it is not present, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 will end.

Even when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the change of the special figure 1 is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol with the start of the jackpot game. Further, even when the big hit game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the change of the special figure 2 is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol with the start of the big hit game. This is the same regardless of the gaming state.

8. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 50. As shown in FIG. 50, first, in the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state), the game is advanced by left-handed, and the big hit is won by the lottery of special figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11. Aim.

If you win a big hit in the lottery of special figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11, if the type of big hit symbol is "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" (4R normal big hit), the big hit game of 4R After that, the number of time reductions shifts to a low probability state of 30 times and a time reduction state (see FIG. 9). If the type of jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B" (4R probability variation jackpot), after the 4R jackpot game, both the probability variation number and the time reduction number are 10,000 times in a high probability state and a time reduction state (next). It shifts to a high-probability time-saving state that continues until a big hit (see Fig. 9). If the type of jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" (10R probability variation jackpot), after the 10R jackpot game, the probability variation count is 10,000 times in a high probability state and non-time saving state (continue until the next jackpot). (See Fig. 9).

During the time saving state (low accuracy time saving state, high accuracy time saving state), the game is advanced by hitting right, and a big hit is won by the lottery of special figure 1 based on the winning of the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. Aim. If a jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 1 based on the prize in the second starting port 12, the "special figure 1_big hit symbol" is the same as in the case of winning the jackpot based on the prize in the first starting port 11. It is divided into one of "A" (4R normal jackpot), "Special figure 1_big hit symbol B" (4R probability variation jackpot), and "Special figure 1_big hit symbol C" (10R probability variation jackpot).

On the other hand, during the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the game is advanced by hitting right, and the big hit is aimed at by the lottery of Special Figure 2 based on the winning of the third starting opening 13. This high-accuracy non-time saving state is a "small hit rush" in which it is easy to win a prize in the second large winning opening 15 that is opened based on the small hit winning. During this small hit rush, the player can increase the number of balls he has by winning the second big winning opening 15. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game expecting that the small hit rush will continue for as long as possible. The small hit rush ends by winning the big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 based on the winning of the third starting port 13. If the jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 2, if the type of jackpot symbol is "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" (10R normal jackpot), the number of time reductions is 30 times after the 10R jackpot game. It shifts to a low-probability state and a time-saving state (see FIG. 9). If the type of jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol E" (10R probability variation jackpot), after the 10R jackpot game, both the probability variation number and the time reduction number are 10,000 times in a high probability state and a time reduction state (next). It shifts to a high-probability time-saving state that continues until a big hit (see Fig. 9).

When the special figure fluctuation is executed 30 times in the low probability time saving state, the game returns to the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). Then, in the low probability non-time saving state, the game is advanced by hitting left again, and the big hit is aimed at by the lottery of the special figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11. The transition to the low probability non-time saving state is performed at the start of the special figure change at the 30th rotation in the low probability time saving state.

Here, in this embodiment, if the special figure change is performed 800 times in the low probability state, in other words, if the special figure change is performed 800 times after the jackpot game is completed, the ceiling is reached and the number of time reductions is as low as 777 times. It shifts to the probability shortened state (ceiling time shortened state). In the low probability time saving state, the game is advanced by hitting right, and the big hit is aimed at by the lottery of Special Figure 1 based on the winning of the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. In the low probability time saving state, the player can aim for the next big hit without significantly reducing the number of balls he has. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, by shifting to a low probability time saving state based on reaching the ceiling, it is possible to prevent the game that is not advantageous to the player from continuing for many fluctuations from the end of the previous jackpot game. There is. The transition to the low-accuracy time-saving state based on reaching the ceiling is performed at the start of the special map change at the 800th rotation, which is the number of ceilings.

9. Production example in this embodiment 9-1. Effect mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 56. First, the staging mode will be described. The effect mode is an mode of effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 610, a panel lamp 54, a frame lamp 212, and the like. The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. The production mode is also called a stage.

The effect mode of this embodiment includes a normal effect mode (daytime background mode) in which a normal daytime background image shown in FIG. 51 (A) is displayed, and a special daytime background image (normal daytime background image) shown in FIG. 51 (B). A time-saving effect mode (special daytime background mode) in which a daytime background image and a flame effect image are combined), and a probabilistic effect mode in which a normal nighttime background image shown in FIG. 51 (C) is displayed. (Night background mode), a small hit rush effect mode (super night background) in which a special night background image (a background image in which a normal night background image and a star image are combined) shown in FIG. 51 (D) is displayed. Mode) is included.

The daytime background mode (FIG. 51 (A)) is an effect mode set when the low probability non-time saving state is set. That is, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1 relating to the first starting port 11 in the low probability non-time saving state.

The special daytime background mode (FIG. 51 (B)) is an effect mode set when the time is low and the time is shortened. That is, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1 relating to the second starting port 12 in the low probability time saving state. In the short time state, the game is advanced with the aim of winning the second starting port 12 by hitting right, so in the special daytime background mode, the staging control microcomputer 121 notifies that the game should be played by hitting right. The right-handed notification image RI is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. Further, in the special daytime background mode, in order to indicate the end time of the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the effect mode at the lower right of the display screen 50a. .. The remaining number display ZI is also referred to as an end time suggestion display. The remaining number display ZI in the special daytime background mode also functions as a display suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations in the time saving state.

The night background mode (FIG. 51 (C)) is an effect mode set when a high-accuracy time-saving state is set. That is, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1 relating to the second starting port 12 in the highly accurate time saving state. In the night background mode as well, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 50a as in the special day background mode.

The super-night background mode (FIG. 51 (D)) is an effect mode set in the case of a high-accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush). That is, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 2 relating to the third start opening 13 in the high accuracy non-time saving state. In the super-night background mode as well, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 50a as in the night background mode and the like.

9-2. Variable staging Next, the variable staging will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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 (the result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the 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 EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display screen 50a so as to be superimposed on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped after being fluctuated. That is, after the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed over the variation time of the special symbol, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

9-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 52 (A), on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, the display screen 50a is horizontally divided into three substantially evenly, and the left effect is formed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), a small symbol area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion of the display screen 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be hidden during the variable staging, whereas 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 EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In FIG. 52 (A), the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-2. Normal fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 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, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the special symbol variation display is awaited, FIG. 52 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. 52 (C-1), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from that of the symbol EZ3, as shown in FIG. 52 (D), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitch) 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. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (variation of loss with reach whose loss is indicated by normal reach), FIG. 52 (C-2). As shown in the above, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 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 EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 53 (C-1), the staging symbol EZ1 is in a stop mode (so-called random stitch) suggesting loss. , EZ2, EZ3 stop display. 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 jackpot is suggested as shown in FIG. 53 (C-2). The stop is displayed in the stop mode (so-called doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "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 EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each of the effects that make up the reach breaks. The combination of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5/4/5", etc.) is selected by the staging control microcomputer 121. In addition, how to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

9-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display screen 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated production is reached, 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), FIG. 54 (C). As shown in -1), a success effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands up as a hero) is performed on the display screen 50a, and a victory effect is performed. The staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called Zoro eyes) 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 fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (change in reach loss indicated by SP reach), the loss is as shown in FIG. 54 (C-2). (For example, the display that the enemy character wins the battle and stands up, the defeat production) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped to suggest a loss (so-called disjointed eyes). Stop display. 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. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate. In this embodiment, the effect shown in FIG. 54 is executed as the SP reach regardless of the gaming state.

9-2-5. Change of the effect mode based on the transition to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling Next, the change of the effect mode based on the transition to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling will be described with reference to FIG. 55. As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 (game control board 100) shifts to the time saving state at the start of the special figure change at the 800th rotation reaching the ceiling (although the time saving flag is turned on), but is used for staging control. The change of the effect mode by the microcomputer 121 (effect control board 120) may be at the start of the next special figure change (that is, the special figure change at the 801st rotation from the end of the previous jackpot game). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is shown in FIGS. 55 (A) to 55 (B) at the end of the variation effect relating to the 800th rotation special figure variation that reaches the ceiling in order to smoothly connect the changes in the effect mode. As described above, the shutter closing effect is performed in which the shutter image GIX moves to close the display screen 50a from the outside to the inside.

In the example of the effect shown in FIG. 55, it is assumed that the 800th rotation special figure change that reaches the ceiling and the next special figure change are both the loss change without reach of the special figure 1. The shutter image GIX is displayed on the layer on the front side of the background image and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. Further, the size of the shutter image GIX is the size over the entire surface of the display screen 50a. Therefore, when the shutter image GIX is displayed in the closed state, both the background image and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are invisible to the player (see FIGS. 55 (A) and 55 (B)). That is, the shutter closing effect when reaching the ceiling is an effect of hiding the background image and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. The shutter closing effect is started when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down the fluctuation speed toward the stop (see FIG. 55 (A)). Then, behind the shutter image GIX completely hiding the background image and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends (see FIGS. 55 (B) and 55 (C)). ).

At the end of the variation effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed on the layer on the front side of the shutter image GIX (FIGS. 55 (B) and (C). )reference). Therefore, even if the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are hidden by the shutter image GIX, the player can confirm whether or not the effects are changing by visually recognizing the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. ..

Then, at the start of the variation effect related to the next special figure variation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the shutter image GIX displayed in the closed state on the display screen 50a as shown in FIGS. 55 (D) to 55 (F). Performs a shutter erasing effect that is erased from the inside to the outside. In the shutter erasing effect of the present embodiment, the vicinity of the center of the shutter image GIX is ignited, and the shutter image GIX burns outward from the ignition position and disappears. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the effect mode from the normal effect mode (daytime background mode) to the time-saving effect mode (special) at the timing corresponding to the start of the next special figure change after the 800th rotation special figure change that reaches the ceiling. It has been changed (mode changed) to (daytime background mode). Therefore, the background image and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that become visible when the shutter image GIX is erased are those of the staging mode of the time saving staging mode. In the time saving effect mode, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the remaining number display ZI is displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 50a. Further, the shutter blocking effect and the shutter erasing effect are collectively referred to as a shutter effect. The shutter effect also functions as an effect to notify the transition to the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling. For this reason, the shutter effect is also referred to as a ceiling time reduction rush effect.

Further, the image in which the shutter image GIX is erased (the image that burns and disappears) in the shutter erasing effect functions as a mode transition effect that suggests that the shutter image GIX has shifted to a different effect mode. For this reason. The image in which the shutter image GIX is erased in the shutter erasing effect is a mode transition image suggesting that the mode has been changed. Further, in the low-accuracy time-saving state shifted based on the arrival at the ceiling, the effect mode is set to the special daytime background mode, and the background image combined with the flame effect image is displayed. The mode transition image displayed in response to the mode change based on reaching the ceiling is an aspect using a flame that can suggest the special daytime background mode. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the transition to the low-accuracy time-saving state in which the effect in the special daytime background mode is performed by the mode transition image.

In this embodiment, the effect mode is smoothly changed when the ceiling is reached. In particular, when the effect mode is changed, the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is changed from the display mode of the normal effect mode to the display mode of the time-saving effect mode, but the shutter effect is not performed. If the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is changed while the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are visually recognized by the player, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed. There is a possibility that it does not seem to be finished, that is, the fluctuation effect of the 800th rotation that reaches the ceiling is not completed. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a shutter effect at the end of the 800th rotation variation effect that reaches the ceiling, it becomes difficult to understand the boundary between the 800th rotation special map variation that reaches the ceiling and the next special map variation. It is possible to prevent it from being stored. In addition, it is possible to show the change of the effect mode in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to suppress the player's discomfort due to the sudden change of the background image according to the change of the effect mode.

9-2-6. Change of the effect mode based on the arrival of the time reduction number of the special figure variation number Next, the change of the effect mode based on the arrival of the time reduction number of the special figure variation number in the time reduction state will be described with reference to FIG. 56. As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 (game control board 100) is in a non-time saving state at the start of the 30th rotation special symbol change in which the number of times the special symbol changes reaches the time saving number in the low probability state and the time saving state. (Although the time saving flag is turned off), if this special figure fluctuation is a loss, the change of the directing mode by the staging control microcomputer 121 (staging control board 120) is the next special figure fluctuation (that is, the previous one). In the main special figure, according to the start of the special figure change) of the 31st rotation from the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, or because the special figure 1 hold is "0" after the transition to the low probability non-time saving state. It depends on the fact that the next fluctuation of a certain special figure 1 is not started. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment displays a mode transition image in response to a change in the effect mode based on the transition from the low probability time saving state to the low probability non-time saving state (so-called time saving omission). As a result, even when the effect mode is changed according to the time saving, the effect mode can be changed smoothly.

FIG. 56A shows the end time when the variation effect of the last special figure variation started in the low probability time saving state ends due to the loss. After that, if there is a special figure 1 hold related to the special figure 1 which is the main special figure (the special figure 1 hold is not "0"), the special figure fluctuation effect related to the special figure 1 is performed in a low probability non-time saving state. It will be started. In this case, the effect mode is changed (mode change) according to the start of the special figure variation effect. Then, at the start of this special figure variation effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a rain image GIY which is a mode transition image as shown in FIG. 56 (B). The rainfall image GIY has a size covering the entire surface of the display screen 50a. Further, the rainfall image GIY is displayed on the layer on the front side of the background image and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. Therefore, when the rain image GIY is displayed, the background image and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are invisible to the player (see FIG. 56B). On the other hand, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed on the layer on the front side of the rainfall image GIY (see FIG. 56B). Therefore, the player can confirm whether or not the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are changing by visually recognizing the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 even while the rainfall image GIY is displayed.

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the displayed rainfall image GIY for a predetermined display time, and hides it during the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (see FIG. 56 (C)). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the effect mode to the time-saving effect mode (special daytime background mode) at the timing corresponding to the start of the special figure change according to the special figure 1 following the special figure change at the 30th rotation, which is a time-saving omission. Has been changed to the normal production mode (daytime background mode). Therefore, the background image and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that become visible when the rain image GIY is erased are those of the staging mode of the normal staging mode. Further, since the effect mode shifted based on this time reduction is the daytime background mode, a background image without a flame effect image is displayed. The rainfall image GIY is a mode in which heavy rain falls so as to extinguish the flame in the special daytime background mode, and is a mode in which the daytime background mode can be suggested. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the transition to the low probability non-time saving state in which the effect is performed in the daytime background mode by the rainfall image GIY.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a main special figure because the special figure 1 hold is "0" after the end of the last special figure change started in the low probability time saving state (see FIG. 56 (A)). Even when the next fluctuation of a certain special figure 1 is not started, the rainfall image GIY is displayed (see FIG. 56 (D)). Thereby, even if the fluctuation of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure is not started, it is possible to appropriately suggest the transition to the low probability non-time saving state in which the effect in the daytime background mode is performed. The rainfall image GIY displayed when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure does not start is erased after the lapse of a predetermined display time (FIG. 56 (E)).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a left-handed instruction image GL capable of instructing the player to proceed with the game by left-handed in accordance with the mode change based on the time saving omission. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls to the low probability non-time saving state by the special figure fluctuation related to the last loss started in the low probability non-time saving state, and then relates to the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state. The left-handed instruction image GL is displayed according to the start of the special figure change (see FIG. 56 (B)). Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls to the low probability non-time saving state by the special figure fluctuation related to the last loss started in the low probability time saving state, and then the special figure 1 hold is "0". The left-handed instruction image GL is displayed according to the fact that the next variation of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure is not started (FIG. 56 (D)).

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving state due to the final special figure fluctuation started in the low-probability time-saving state. In the low probability non-time saving state after this transition, the game is advanced by hitting left, and the big hit is aimed at by the lottery of Special Figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11. However, the transition from the low-probability time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state is performed before the end of the special map fluctuation started in the low-probability time-saving state. For this reason, if a left-handed strike is instructed at the timing of the change in the game state, the player loses the result even though the result of the last special figure change that starts in the low probability time saving state is not shown. You will be instructed in some cases. As a result, the player may feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable, and the interest may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the last special figure change started in the low probability time saving state is a loss, the left-handed instruction image GL is displayed after the end of the special figure change. Therefore, it is possible to instruct the player to proceed with the game by left-handing after the loss mode is shown for the final special figure change started in the low probability time saving state. This makes it possible to maintain a high level of interest.

10. Explanation of the change timing of the gaming state The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment may start the variable display of the other of the two special figures of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 even during the variable display. It is a possible so-called simultaneous fluctuation gaming machine. Then, it is possible to shift to the low-probability time-saving state based on the execution of the special figure variation of the number of ceilings (800 times) in the low-probability non-time-saving state. The ceiling counter for counting the number of ceilings is updated regardless of whether the special figure 1 changes or the special figure 2 changes. In the low probability non-time saving state, the game is advanced by left-handed, so that if the game is played correctly, only the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11 occurs, but it does not occur. However, if a right-handed hit is made erroneously or intentionally, there is a possibility that a prize will be given to the third starting port 13, and in this case, the variable display of FIG. 2 is executed. In the low probability non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is 600,000 ms (10 minutes) regardless of the lottery result (see FIG. 11 (A)). Therefore, when the variation of the special map at the 800th rotation reaching the ceiling becomes the variation of the special figure 2, the fluctuation time Tx of the special map variation at the 800th rotation is 10 minutes as shown in FIG. 57 (A). Become.

Therefore, the timing of changing from the low-probability non-time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state based on reaching the ceiling (timing when the time-saving flag is turned from OFF to ON) is reached at the ceiling as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 57 (B). At the end of the special map change (when the special map stop time has elapsed), the player will not be able to change to the time saving state for as long as 10 minutes even though the ceiling has been reached. Will be disadvantageous to.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the timing of changing the gaming state due to the execution of the special figure change is set as the start time of the special figure change. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 57 (B), the change to the time saving state is performed at the timing when the special figure fluctuation at the 800th rotation reaching the ceiling starts (the time saving flag is turned on). ). Therefore, even if the fluctuation of the special figure that reaches the ceiling becomes the fluctuation of 10 minutes of the special figure 2, it is possible to receive the profit due to the time saving state without waiting for the lapse of the fluctuation time.

It should be noted that, of course, even when the change in the special figure at the 800th rotation reaching the ceiling becomes the change in the special figure 1, the gaming state is changed to the time saving state at the start of the change. Further, even if the change of the special figure at the 779th rotation, which is one change before reaching the ceiling, becomes the change of the special figure 2, the change of the special figure 1 can be executed as the change of the special figure at the 800th rotation which reaches the ceiling. , There is no disadvantage for the player.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the change timing of the gaming state due to the execution of the special figure change is set as the start time of the special figure change. As shown in FIG. 57 (C), it is the start time of the next special map change that reaches the ceiling. As a result, from the appearance of the player, when the special figure change at the 800th rotation is completed in the low probability state, it seems as if the time has been shortened. Therefore, the timing of entering the time saving state assumed by the player and the timing of entering the apparent time saving state are the same, and the game can be played without a sense of discomfort.

If the change in the special figure at the 800th rotation that reaches the ceiling becomes the change in the special figure 2, the normal effect mode continues for 10 minutes, so that the right-handed notification image corresponds to the start of the change in the special figure 2. It is preferable to display the RI on the display screen 50a to notify the player that the game should be advanced by right-handed even in the normal effect mode. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 may display the right-handed notification image RI on the display screen 50a based on the reception of the special figure 2 fluctuation start command related to reaching the ceiling.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment shifts to the low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state) based on the execution of the special figure variation of the time saving number (30 times) in the low probability time saving state. The time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions is updated regardless of whether the special figure 1 fluctuates or the special figure 2 fluctuates. Since the game is played by right-handed in the low probability short-time state, the game ball hit right by the electric support control wins a prize in the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. However, it cannot be said that there is no possibility that a prize will be given to the third starting port 13 by this right-handed hit. Then, when a prize is awarded to the third starting port 13, the variable display shown in FIG. 2 is executed. In the low probability time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is 600,000 ms (10 minutes) regardless of the lottery result (see FIG. 12). Therefore, when the special map fluctuation at the 30th rotation, which is the final fluctuation in the time saving state, becomes the fluctuation of the special figure 2, the fluctuation time Ty of the special map fluctuation at the 30th rotation becomes as shown in FIG. 58 (A). It will be 10 minutes.

Therefore, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 58 (B), the change timing from the low-probability time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state (timing for turning the time-saving flag from ON to OFF) is the change in the special figure at the 30th rotation. If it is set at the end (when the special figure stop time has elapsed), the change to the non-time saving state will not be performed for a long time of 10 minutes even though the special figure has been changed for the number of time reductions, and the player It gives an unreasonably large profit (specifically, a profit that can receive the lottery of Special Figure 1 many times while the electric support control continues).

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the timing of changing the gaming state due to the execution of the special figure change is set as the start time of the special figure change. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 58 (B), the change to the low-probability non-time-saving state is performed at the timing when the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation in the low-probability time-saving state starts (time-saving flag). Is turned off). Therefore, even if the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation in the low probability time saving state becomes the fluctuation of 10 minutes in the special drawing 2, it is possible to return to the low probability non-time saving state without waiting for the lapse of the fluctuation time. be.

It should be noted that, of course, even when the final change in the low probability time saving state becomes the change shown in FIG. 1, the gaming state is changed to the time saving state at the start of the change. Further, even if the special figure change at the 29th rotation, which is one change before the final change in the low probability time saving state, becomes the change in the special figure 2, the change in the special figure 1 can be executed as the final change in the low probability time saving state. Therefore, the player does not get an unreasonably large profit.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the change timing of the gaming state due to the execution of the special figure change is set as the start time of the special figure change. As shown in FIG. 58 (C), it is the start time of the next special figure change of the final change in the low probability time saving state. As a result, the player looks as if he / she has returned to the low-probability non-time-saving state (normal game state) when the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation is completed in the low-probability time-saving state. Therefore, the timing of returning to the normal gaming state assumed by the player and the timing of returning to the apparent normal gaming state are the same, and the game can be played without a sense of discomfort.

If the special figure change at the 30th rotation, which is the final change in the low accuracy time saving state, becomes the change in special figure 2, the time saving effect mode continues for 10 minutes, so that the change in special figure 2 starts. It is preferable to end the display of the right-handed notification image RI and display the left-handed notification image notifying that the left-handed movement should be performed on the display screen 50a. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 ends the display of the right-handed notification image RI and the left-handed notification image based on the reception of the special figure 2 fluctuation start command related to the final fluctuation in the low-accuracy time-saving state. It is good to start displaying.

11. Effect of the first embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 (first symbol) and the variable display of the special figure 2 (second symbol) are simultaneously displayed. In the gaming machine to be played, the fluctuation display that triggers the transition from one of the low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state) and the low probability time saving state to the other is not scheduled to change in the gaming state before the transition. Even if the variable display of the above figure 2 is displayed, it is possible to smoothly shift the gaming state without waiting for the variable display of the special figure 2 to end (see FIGS. 57 and 58). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest due to the smooth transition of the gaming state.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is a gaming machine that shifts from a low probability non-time saving state to a low probability time saving state based on a predetermined number of ceiling fluctuations (800 times). Even if the fluctuation of the special figure that reaches the ceiling becomes the change of the special figure 2 that is not scheduled to change in the low probability non-time reduction state, the change of the special figure 2 does not have to wait for the change to end, and the low probability time reduction. It is possible to smoothly transition to the state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 corresponding to the reverse special figure is extremely long at 600,000 ms (10 minutes) in the low probability non-time saving state. It is possible to smoothly change the gaming state without waiting for the fluctuation of FIG. 2 to end. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which it is not easy to enter the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the variation of the special figure 2 without the variation effect is not the variation of the special figure 1 with the variation effect in the low probability non-time reduction state or the time reduction state, but the game state before the transition. Even if the final fluctuation is reached in, it is possible to smoothly shift the gaming state without waiting for the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 to end. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest in the game from the aspect of staging.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the highly accurate non-time saving state (small hit rush state) in which the variation display of the special figure 2 relating to the third starting port 13 is likely to be executed, the second is performed by executing the small hit game. Since it is possible to acquire a prize ball based on winning a prize in the large winning opening 15, it is expected that the game will be improved, and it is difficult to execute the variable display of the special figure 2 in the low probability non-time saving state or the time saving state. , It is possible to suppress the acquisition of prize balls by executing the small hit game even though the state is not in the high accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state).

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment changes the special figure based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. Further, the game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 includes a low probability non-time saving state and a low probability time saving state. In the low probability non-time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting left and to receive the lottery of Special Figure 1 based on the winning of the first starting port 11. In the low probability time saving state, in the low probability time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting right and to receive the lottery of Special Figure 1 based on the winning of the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. Is. When comparing the low-probability non-time-saving state and the low-probability time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state is advantageous for the player in that it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 changes to the low-accuracy non-time-saving state (turns off the time-saving flag) at the timing of starting the special figure fluctuation at the 30th rotation in the low-accuracy time-saving state. Then, the staging control microcomputer 121 may display the left-handed instruction image GL on the display screen 50a in response to the control from the low-accuracy time-saving state to the low-accuracy non-time-saving state. Therefore, after the transition from the low-probability time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to show the player that it is advantageous to proceed with the game by left-handing by the left-handed instruction image GL. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game due to the player firing the game ball toward the wrong starting port.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the left-handed schedule flag (S5104) when the low-accuracy time-saving state is controlled to the low-accuracy non-time-saving state, and the variation effect is executed at the start of the subsequent special figure variation. In the left-handed instruction image display process (S5204) of the start process (S4406), a command for displaying the left-handed instruction image GL may be set and the left-handed instruction image GL may be displayed. Further, the staging control microcomputer 121 turns on the left-handed schedule flag when controlled from the low-accuracy time-saving state to the low-accuracy non-time-saving state (S5104), and then the special figure hold of the main special figure is "0". Therefore, in the left-handed instruction image display processing (S5204) of the customer waiting command reception processing (S4416), which is executed when the special figure fluctuation of the main special figure is not started, a command to display the left-handed instruction image GL is set. , Left-handed instruction image GL may be displayed. Therefore, the left-handed instruction image GL can appropriately show the player that it is advantageous to proceed with the game by left-handed, and the left-handed instruction image GL gives the player a sense of discomfort. It can be displayed at no timing.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is other than the left-handed instruction image display process (S5204) of the variable effect start process (S4406) or the left-handed instruction image display process (S5204) of the customer waiting command reception process (S4416). In the process, the command to display the left-handed instruction image GL is not set. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the next special figure fluctuation effect after the left-handed schedule flag is turned ON, or when the next special figure change is not started because the special figure hold is "0". Does not display the left-handed instruction image GL until it sends a customer waiting command. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player from giving a sense of discomfort or discomfort to the player who is watching the final special figure fluctuation effect in the low accuracy time saving state, and to maintain a high degree of interest.

12. Other Embodiment <Second Embodiment>
Next, the second embodiment will be described. This embodiment is partially different from the gaming machine according to the first embodiment described above. Here, a part different from the first embodiment will be described. The part without explanation can be basically the same as that of the first embodiment. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that there are a plurality of types of the normal staging mode (daytime background mode).

As shown in FIG. 59, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode (daytime background mode) are provided. Specifically, as the lower layer effect mode (lower normal effect mode) belonging to the normal effect mode, the first normal effect mode (first daytime background mode), the second normal effect mode (second daytime background mode), and the first 3 A normal staging mode (third daytime background mode) is provided. Although the daytime background is displayed in each of the first normal effect mode, the second normal effect mode, and the third normal effect mode, the mode of the daytime background is different. Further, in the first normal effect mode, the second normal effect mode, and the third normal effect mode, the character that is the main body of the effect is different. Specifically, in the first normal effect mode, the first character is the main character, in the second normal effect mode, the second character is the main character, and in the third normal effect mode, the third character is the main character. For example, in each of the plurality of lower normal effect modes, characters corresponding to each mode appear in the SP reach.

When a plurality of lower normal effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode are provided in this way, the effect stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate, but in the present embodiment, it is set that the special figure variation effect is executed a plurality of times (for example, 15 times) without winning a big hit. In addition, as the switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific effect is executed, such as a special figure variation effect based on the SP reach variation.

In the present embodiment, the lower normal effect mode, which is the starting point, is the first normal effect mode. That is, in the low probability non-time saving state set when the power is turned on, the first normal effect mode is first set. Further, for example, when shifting from another gaming state to a low probability non-time saving state, the first normal effect mode is first set. After that, the effect mode is changed from the first normal effect mode to the second normal effect mode according to the predetermined number of special figure variation effects performed in the first normal effect mode. Further, the effect mode is changed from the second normal effect mode to the third normal effect mode according to the predetermined number of special figure variation effects performed in the second normal effect mode. Further, the effect mode is changed from the third normal effect mode to the first normal effect mode according to the predetermined number of special figure variation effects performed in the third normal effect mode. As described above, in the low probability non-time saving state, the effect mode is changed in the order of the first normal effect mode → the second normal effect mode → the third normal effect mode → the first normal effect mode unless a big hit is won.

In this embodiment, the effect mode is changed (mode change) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. For example, when the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the final special figure variation effect (final variation effect before change), which is the specified number of times in the first normal effect mode in the low probability non-time saving state, and this is related to loss. , The mode is changed according to the start of the next special figure fluctuation effect. As a result, the next special figure variation effect (first variation effect after change) is performed in the second normal effect mode.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the mode transition image is displayed on the display screen 50a in response to the change of the effect mode between the lower normal effect modes. In the mode change in the normal effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the mode transition image at the start of the special figure variation effect after the mode change. The displayed mode transition image is hidden after a predetermined display time has elapsed. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode transition image has a size covering the entire surface of the display screen 50a and is displayed on the layer on the front side of the background image. Therefore, the background image becomes invisible to the player while the mode transition image is displayed. After that, the mode transition image is hidden so that the background image after the mode change can be visually recognized by the player.

60 and 61 show mode transition images displayed according to the mode change in the normal effect mode. In the present embodiment, as a mode transition image, a single mode transition image in which a predetermined character appears independently as shown in FIG. 60 and a predetermined mode transition image as shown in FIG. 61 according to a mode change in the normal effect mode. It is possible to display a multi-mode transition image in which a plurality of characters appear.

Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has, as a single mode transition image, a normal first character transition image GIA1 (FIG. 60 (A)), a normal second character transition image GIB1 (FIG. 60 (B)), and a normal third character. Transition image GIC1 (FIG. 60 (C)), special first character transition image GIA2 (FIG. 60 (D)), special second character transition image GIB2 (FIG. 60 (E)), special third character transition image GIC2 (FIG. 60 (D)) 60 (F)) can be displayed. Normally, the first character transition image GIA1 and the special first character transition image GIA2 are common in that the first character appears, but the colors and patterns of the images behind the first character are different. Normally, the second character transition image GIB1 and the special second character transition image GIB2 are common in that the second character appears, but the color and pattern of the image behind the second character are different. Normally, the third character transition image GIC1 and the special third character transition image GIC2 are common in that the third character appears, but the color and pattern of the image behind the third character are different. That is, the normal first character transition image GIA1, the normal second character transition image GIB1, and the normal third character transition image GIC1 are single mode transition images of the normal pattern, and the special first character transition image GIA2 and the special second character transition image. The GIB2 and the special third character transition image GIC2 are independent mode transition images of the special pattern for the normal pattern of the same character, respectively.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has, as a plurality of mode transition images, a normal first plurality of transition images GID1 (FIG. 61 (A)), a normal second plurality of transition images GIE1 (FIG. 61 (B)), and a normal third plurality of transition images. GIF1 (FIG. 61 (C)), special first multiple transition image GID2 (FIG. 61 (D)), special second multiple transition image GIE2 (FIG. 61 (E)), special third multiple transition image GIF2 (FIG. 61 (FIG. 61)). F)) can be displayed. Normally, the first plurality of transition images GID1 and the special first plurality of transition images GID2 are common in that the first character and the third character appear, but the colors and patterns of the images behind the appearance characters are different. The second plurality of transition images GIE1 and the special second plurality of transition images GIE2 are common in that the first character and the second character appear, but the colors and patterns of the images behind the appearance characters are different. Normally, the third plurality of transition images GIF1 and the special third plurality of transition images GIF2 are common in that the second character and the third character appear, but the colors and patterns of the images behind the appearance characters are different. That is, the normal first plurality of transition images GID1, the normal second plurality of transition images GIE1, and the normal third plurality of transition images GIF1 are multiple mode transition images of the normal pattern, and the special first multiple transition image GID2 and the special second plurality of transition images. The GIE2 and the special third plurality of transition images GIF2 are each a plurality of mode transition images of a special pattern for a normal pattern of the same character combination.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects and displays one of a plurality of single mode transition images and a plurality of mode transition images according to the mode change in the normal effect mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select a mode transition image from the mode transition image selection table shown in FIG. 62. As shown in FIG. 62, the selection conditions of the mode transition image related to the mode change in the normal effect mode include the type of the lower normal effect mode after the mode change, the type of the lower normal effect mode before the mode change, and the type of the lower normal effect mode. The result of the jackpot judgment is included.

The staging control microcomputer 121 can grasp whether the first special figure change after the mode change is related to a big hit or a loss based on the special figure winning command or the change start command. .. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine, for example, the type of the mode transition image to be displayed in response to the mode change in the final special figure variation effect before the mode change. In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of the lower normal effect mode after the mode change in the final special figure variation effect before the mode change, before the mode transition image is determined. Further, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine the type of the mode transition image to be displayed according to the mode change according to the start of the first special figure variation effect after the mode change. In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the type of the lower normal effect mode before the mode change in a predetermined storage area, and refers to this when determining the mode transition image. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a command for displaying the determined mode transition image in the output buffer of the effect RMA124 according to the start of the first special figure variation effect after the mode change. After that, when the command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image control board 140 can display the mode transition image on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 based on the received command. As a result, it is possible to display the mode transition image according to the start of the first special figure variation effect after the mode change. When the staging control microcomputer 121 displays the independent mode transition image in response to the mode change in the normal staging mode, the information of the lower normal staging mode before the mode change is used for selecting the mode transition image. It does not have to be used.

The effect control microcomputer 121 has a first normal effect mode after the mode change, a third normal effect mode before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to a big hit. In the case of, as the mode transition image, the normal first character transition image GIA1 is 10%, the special first character transition image GIA2 is 30%, the normal first multiple transition image GID1 is 20%, and the special first multiple transition image GID2 is used. Select at a rate of 40%. When the first normal effect mode is after the mode change, the third normal effect mode is before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to the loss, the mode transition image. As a result, the normal first character transition image GIA1 is selected at a ratio of 55%, the special first character transition image GIA2 is selected at 10%, the normal first multiple transition image GID1 is selected at 30%, and the special first multiple transition image GID2 is selected at a ratio of 5%. .. When the second normal effect mode is after the mode change, the first normal effect mode is before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to the jackpot, the mode transition image. As a result, the normal second character transition image GIB1 is selected at a ratio of 10%, the special second character transition image GIB2 is selected at a ratio of 30%, the normal second multiple transition image GIE1 is selected at a ratio of 20%, and the special second multiple transition image GIE2 is selected at a ratio of 40%. .. When the second normal effect mode is after the mode change, the first normal effect mode is before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to the loss, the mode transition image. As a result, the normal second character transition image GIB1 is selected at a ratio of 55%, the special second character transition image GIB2 is selected at a ratio of 10%, the normal second multiple transition image GIE1 is selected at a ratio of 30%, and the special second multiple transition image GIE2 is selected at a ratio of 5%. .. When the third normal effect mode is after the mode change, the second normal effect mode is before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to the jackpot, the mode transition image. As a result, the normal third character transition image GIC1 is selected at a ratio of 10%, the special third character transition image GIC2 is selected at a ratio of 30%, the normal third multiple transition image GIF1 is selected at a ratio of 20%, and the special third multiple transition image GIF2 is selected at a ratio of 40%. .. When the third normal effect mode is after the mode change, the second normal effect mode is before the mode change, and the first special figure variation effect after the mode change is related to the loss, the mode transition image. As a result, the normal third character transition image GIC1 is selected at a ratio of 55%, the special third character transition image GIC2 is selected at a ratio of 10%, the normal third multiple transition image GIF1 is selected at 30%, and the special third multiple transition image GIF2 is selected at a ratio of 5%. ..

That is, when the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the mode transition image in response to the mode change in the normal effect mode, the main character appears in the lower normal effect mode after the mode change as the mode transition image. Select. That is, a mode transition image that includes the main character (effect element) in the lower normal effect mode after the mode change and can suggest the lower normal effect mode after the mode change is displayed. As a result, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the mode has been changed by the mode transition image, and it is possible to make the player understand the effect mode after the mode change.

Further, when the staging control microcomputer 121 displays a plurality of mode transition images in response to a mode change in the normal staging mode, the staging control microcomputer 121 serves as a mode transition image as a main character (staging element) in the lower normal staging mode after the mode change. ) And the character (effect element) that is the main character in the lower normal effect mode before the mode change is selected. That is, a mode transition image that can suggest both the lower normal effect mode after the mode change and the lower normal effect mode before the mode change is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player which effect mode the mode change was performed between.

Further, the multi-mode transition image tends to be displayed more easily when the special figure variation started in response to the mode change is related to the jackpot than the single mode transition image. Therefore, the multi-mode transition image functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by the mode transition image displayed at the start of the special figure variation effect.

Further, the mode transition image of the special pattern tends to be displayed more easily when the special figure fluctuation started in response to the mode change is related to the big hit than the mode transition image of the normal pattern. Therefore, the mode transition image of the special pattern functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by the mode transition image displayed at the start of the special figure variation effect.

13. Effects of Other Embodiments As described in detail above, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment changes the effect mode (for example, from the first normal effect mode to the second normal effect mode). The mode can be changed. In addition, the mode transition image can be displayed according to the mode change. This makes it possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the effect is subsequently performed in different effect modes. Further, the mode transition image to be displayed can be selected from the plurality of single mode transition images and the plurality of mode transition images, respectively, by the mode transition image selection table (FIG. 62). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the timing when the mode change occurs, and it is possible to display various mode transition images at the timing of the mode change. This makes it possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the mode transition image selection table may include an effect mode after the mode change as a selection condition of the mode transition image. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 can select the mode transition image to be displayed, which can suggest which effect mode the mode change is to, among the plurality of effect modes. .. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the effect mode after the change by the mode transition image and raise the expectation of the player for the effect mode after the change.

Further, the mode transition image selection table may include an effect mode before the mode change as a selection condition of the mode transition image. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can select, as the mode transition image to be displayed, an image that can suggest which effect mode the mode change is from among the plurality of effect modes. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide many variations of natural mode transition images that are not uncomfortable for the player.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can select an image to be displayed, which includes an effect element (character) related to the effect mode after the mode is changed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest which of the plurality of staging modes the mode change is to shift to. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can select an image to be displayed, which includes an effect element (character) related to the effect mode before the mode change. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest which of the plurality of staging modes the mode change is from. The staging element is not limited to the character, but may be another motif or the like.

Further, when the mode is changed, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays a mode transition image and then displays a background image according to the changed effect mode (makes it visible). Therefore, the background image is not changed suddenly, but the change of the background image in the mode change can be naturally connected by the mode transition image.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can display an image covering the entire surface of the display screen 50a as a mode transition image. The mode transition image in such an embodiment can more reliably indicate the timing at which the mode change occurs. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing the switching of the background image in the area other than the mode transition image on the display screen 50a. Therefore, it is possible to show the switching of the background image in the mode change more naturally.

14. 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 PY1 of the above-described 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.

In the above embodiment, when the change display of the special figure 1 is performed at the start of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the change display of the special figure 1 is the loss change based on the determination result of the loss. Even if it is a jackpot fluctuation based on the judgment result of the jackpot winning, the special figure 1 is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display in Special Figure 1 is a loss fluctuation, it is forcibly stopped and displayed with a loss symbol, but if it is a jackpot fluctuation, the jackpot fluctuation is interrupted (the counting of the fluctuation time is stopped). The big hit fluctuation may be restarted (the counting of the fluctuation time is restarted) after the small hit game is completed. In this case, even if the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1703) in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1602), it may be determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1708).

Further, in the above embodiment, the small hit is not won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, but the small hit may be won based on the lottery of the special figure 1. In this case, the small hit winning probability of the special figure 1 may be set to about 1/50, which is lower than the small hit winning probability of the special figure 2. Further, in this case, it is preferable to forcibly stop the fluctuation of the special figure 2 with a lost symbol by executing the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1. If the fluctuation in Special Figure 2 is a loss fluctuation, it is forcibly stopped, but if the fluctuation in Special Figure 2 is a jackpot fluctuation, the jackpot fluctuation is interrupted and the jackpot fluctuation is restarted after the small hit game is completed. It may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state, and the high-probability time-saving state, the variation time of the special figure 2 which is the reverse special figure is only one type of 600,000 ms (10 minutes). Further, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 which is the reverse special figure is set to only one type of 600,000 ms (10 minutes). On the other hand, a plurality of variable times of the reverse special figure may be provided. Specifically, for example, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving state, or the high-probability time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit is 180,000 ms (3 minutes). The fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the case of a small hit or a loss may be 600,000 ms (10 minutes). Further, when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a loss, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 may be provided with two types of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) and 180,000 ms (3 minutes). When a plurality of types of fluctuation times of the special figure 2 which is the reverse special figure are provided, the shortest fluctuation time (for example, 180,000 ms) among the fluctuation times of the plurality of types is the longest of the special figure 1 which is the main special figure. It is preferably longer than the fluctuation time (for example, 70000 ms). This is to prevent the variation of the reverse special figure from becoming too easy to be executed.

Further, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a big hit is 180,000 ms (3 minutes), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 when the lottery is lost is 600,000 ms. It may be (10 minutes). Further, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 may be provided with two types of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) and 180,000 ms (3 minutes). When a plurality of types of fluctuation times of the special figure 1 which is the reverse special figure are provided, the shortest fluctuation time (for example, 180,000 ms) among the fluctuation times of the plurality of types is the longest of the special figure 2 which is the main special figure. It is preferably longer than the fluctuation time (for example, 70000 ms). This is to prevent the variation of the reverse special figure from becoming too easy to be executed.

Further, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the above form can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 accompanying the reverse special figure are not displayed (variable staging), but may be configured. In this case, it is desirable to provide a relatively small display area (small area) in the lower left portion of the display screen 50a and perform the process in the small area so as not to interfere with the fluctuation effect accompanying the main special drawing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to a small hit rush state in which the number of balls held can be increased by a prize ball based on the winning of the second large winning opening 15 by executing the small hit game. The configuration may be such that no gaming state is provided.

Further, a small hit rush (a state in which a prize is frequently generated in the second large winning opening 15 which is opened based on the small hit winning) may be realized by a method different from the above-mentioned form. Specifically, for example, both the variable start port and the fixed start port provided in the right game area 6R are set as start ports that trigger the lottery in FIG. 2, and the variable start port is used even if the small hit game is executed during the time saving state. The frequent opening of the game causes almost no winning to the second major winning opening 15, and the variable starting opening is hardly opened during the non-time saving state, so that the small hit game based on the winning to the fixed starting opening can be played. When executed, a prize may be generated in the second large winning opening 15. That is, the special drawing relating to the variable starting port may be designated as special drawing 2.

Further, a small hit rush may be realized by the following method. That is, a variable starting port is provided in the right game area 6R, but a fixed starting port is not provided, and a special drawing relating to the variable starting port is shown in Special Figure 2. The ease of winning a prize in the variable start port in the non-time saving state is lower than that in the time saving state, but it is configured so that the prize can be won to some extent. With this configuration,
Even if the small hit game is executed during the time saving state, the variable starting opening is frequently opened, so that the second big winning opening 15 is hardly won, and the variable starting opening is opened frequently during the non-time saving state. By reducing the number, if the small hit game is executed, a prize will be generated in the second large winning opening 15, so that it is possible to realize a small hit rush.

Further, the board surface configuration in the above form (that is, the arrangement position of each starting opening, the arrangement position of each large winning opening, etc.) can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game (a range in which a small hit rush can be realized, etc.). be.

Further, in the above embodiment, although it is configured as a so-called "probability-changing loop machine", it may be a type of gaming machine other than the probabilistic loop machine, such as a so-called "ST machine" (a gaming machine that cuts the number of probabilistic changes).

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation number is set to 10,000 times, but the probability variation number can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to any of 30 times, 777 times, and 10000 times, but various time reduction times can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, in the above embodiment, the ceiling counter is not updated during the high probability state, but the ceiling counter may be updated even during the high probability state. That is, the configuration may include the number of executions of the special map change in the high probability state in the number of executions of the special map change until the ceiling is reached.

Further, in the above embodiment, the privilege that the player can obtain is obtained when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 than when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1. Although it has a large configuration, 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 each of the above forms, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the opening of the second big winning opening 15 based on the small hit winning makes it easier for the game ball to win the second big winning opening 15 in a small hit rush state. , It was advantageous to the player. However, in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, it is not always necessary to be in the small hit rush state, and it is sufficient if it is more advantageous than the normal gaming state or the high-accuracy time-saving state. For example, if you win a big hit in a high-probability non-time-saving state, it is easier to win a big hit with a large number of balls (substantial number of rounds) than if you win a big hit in a normal game state or a high-probability time-saving state. , The transition rate to the high probability state may be set to be high.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 50a of the image display device 50), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 50 as the main display device, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 may be configured to be varied on the display screen. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) to be acquired based on winning a prize in the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the third starting port 13. However, one random number may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation 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.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a mode transition image is displayed over the entire surface of the display screen 50a by displaying an image having a size covering the entire surface of the display screen 50a. However, the mode transition image displayed over the entire surface of the display screen 50a may have, for example, the mode shown in FIGS. 63, 64, and 65.

In the example of FIG. 63, the mode transition image GI having a size covering the entire surface of the display screen 50a is simply displayed so as to flow from one end to the other end of the display screen 50a. Specifically, first, in a state where the background image GH1 related to the effect mode before the mode change is displayed, the mode transition image GI is displayed so as to be inserted from the right end of the display screen 50a to the front side of the background image GH1. (FIG. 63 (A)). After that, the mode transition image GI moves toward the left end and is displayed on the entire display screen 50a (FIG. 63 (B)). After that, the mode transition image GI moves to the left end, and the right end of the mode transition image GI is displayed on the display screen 50a (FIG. 63 (C)). At this time, the background image GH2 related to the effect mode after the mode change can be visually recognized in the area on the right side of the right end of the mode transition image GI on the display screen 50a. The mode transition image GI disappears from the display screen 50a when its right end reaches the left end of the display screen 50a.

In the example of FIG. 64, in short, the mode transition image GI having a size extending in the first direction of the display screen 50a flows from one end to the other end in the direction intersecting the first direction of the display screen 50a. Is displayed. Specifically, first, in a state where the background image GH1 related to the effect mode before the mode change is displayed, the mode transition image GI is displayed so as to be inserted from the right end of the display screen 50a to the front side of the background image GH1. (FIG. 64 (A)). After that, the mode transition image GI moves toward the left end, and the right end of the mode transition image GI is displayed before the left end of the mode transition image GI reaches the left end of the display screen 50a (FIG. 64 (B)). At this time, the background image GH2 related to the effect mode after the mode change can be visually recognized in the area on the right side of the right end of the mode transition image GI on the display screen 50a. The mode transition image GI further moves to the left side (FIG. 64 (C)), and when its right end reaches the left end of the display screen 50a, it disappears from the display screen 50a.

In the example of FIG. 65, the mode transition image GI appears from the center toward the outer edge and then disappears from the center toward the outer edge. Specifically, first, in a state where the background image GH1 related to the effect mode before the mode change is displayed, the mode transition image GI is displayed so as to be inserted from the vicinity of the center of the display screen 50a to the front side of the background image GH1. (FIG. 64 (A)). The displayed mode transition image GI is enlarged toward the outer edge (FIG. 65 (B)). Subsequently, the mode transition image GI disappears in order from the vicinity of the center of the display screen 50a toward the outer edge (FIG. 65 (C)). At this time, the background image GH2 related to the effect mode after the mode change can be visually recognized in the area where the mode transition image GI disappears on the display screen 50a. After that, the mode transition image GI disappears up to the outer edge of the display screen 50a.

The mode transition image display mode described above is merely an example. That is, for example, the mode transition image may be displayed over the entire surface of the display screen 50a in such a manner that an image smaller than the display screen 50a moves so as to scan the display screen 50a all over. The mode transition image does not necessarily have to be displayed over the entire surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the mode transition image is displayed at the start of the special figure variation effect after the mode is changed. However, for example, the mode transition image may be displayed before the end of the special figure variation effect before the mode change. Further, for example, the mode transition image may start displaying before the end of the special figure variation effect before the mode change, and may end the display after the start of the special figure variation effect after the mode change.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the type of the mode transition image is provided with a pattern that can suggest that the jackpot expectation for the special figure fluctuation effect started according to the display of the mode transition image is high has been described. However, the mode transition image of the pattern with high jackpot expectation not only suggests the special figure fluctuation effect started according to the display of the mode transition image, but also suggests the pre-reading effect that can suggest the already acquired special figure hold. May be.

Further, in the first embodiment, it has been described that as a mode transition image in the case of changing the mode according to the change of the gaming state, a specific image corresponding to the effect mode after the mode change is displayed. However, even when the mode is changed according to the change of the game state, a plurality of types are prepared as the mode transition image as in the second embodiment, and the game state (effect mode) before the change and the game state after the change are changed. It may be possible to select depending on whether or not the special figure fluctuation started in the game state of is a big hit.

Further, in the above mode, in the mode change according to the change of the gaming state (for example, the change from the low probability time saving state to the low probability non-time saving state), the effect is produced regardless of whether the special figure change is started or not. It has been described that the mode is changed from the time saving effect mode to the normal effect mode and the left-handed instruction image GL is displayed (first embodiment). On the other hand, when only the effect mode is changed without changing the game state (when the mode is changed in the normal effect mode), the effect mode is changed according to the start of the special figure change. I explained it as a thing. However, even when only the effect mode is changed without changing the game state, the mode is changed even if the special figure change is not started, as in the case where the effect mode is changed according to the change in the game state. It may be that.

Further, in the second embodiment, in the mode change in the normal effect mode, the second normal effect mode is always set after the first normal effect mode, and the correspondence between the effect mode before the mode change and after the mode change. Was explained as being constant. However, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the effect mode is irregularly selected from a plurality of types as the effect mode after the mode is changed.

Further, in the second embodiment, as the plurality mode transition image, the one in which both the character related to the lower normal effect mode before the mode change and the character related to the lower normal effect mode after the mode change are included has been described. In this multi-mode transition image, for example, the character related to the lower normal effect mode before the mode change and the character related to the lower normal effect mode after the mode change may be displayed at the same time. Further, for example, the character related to the lower normal effect mode before the mode change and the character related to the lower normal effect mode after the mode change may be displayed at different timings. In this case, it is preferable that the character related to the lower normal effect mode before the mode change appears and then the character related to the lower normal effect mode after the mode change appears. This is because it is possible to create a multi-mode transition image that is appropriately associated with the effect mode before and after the mode change.

15. Inventions disclosed in the present specification By the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention], the following inventions A (inventions A1 to A5), inventions B (inventions B1 to B8), and invention C (inventions) C1 to C5) are disclosed. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1:
Based on the result of the first lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1), the variable display of the first symbol (special figure 1) showing the result of the first lottery is performed, and the second lottery (the lottery of the special figure 2) is performed. Based on the result of the lottery), it is possible to display the variation of the second symbol (special figure 2) showing the result of the second lottery, and one of the first symbol and the second symbol. A variation display means (processing related to execution of special figure variation by the game control microcomputer 101) capable of starting the other variation display even during the variation display, and
The second gaming state (for example, the ease of entering the variable starting port (second starting port 12) is different from that of the first gaming state (for example, the low probability non-time saving state)). For example, it is provided with a game state control means (processing related to a change in the game state by the game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to a low accuracy time saving state).
In the first gaming state, the variation display of the first symbol is configured to be easier to be executed than the variation display of the second symbol.
The game state control means
Based on the fact that the total number of executions of the variation display of the first symbol and the variation display of the second symbol has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of ceilings, 800 times in the embodiment), the first game state is changed to the first. 2 It is possible to control the change to the game state,
The change control is performed when the variation display of the first symbol or the variation display of the second symbol is started (the game state management process (S1204) in the special symbol standby process (S1003, S1103) shown in FIGS. 20 and 24). , S1604)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a gaming machine in which the variation display of the first symbol and the variation display of the second symbol are performed at the same time, the final variation display before the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is displayed. , Even if the second symbol (the second symbol that is hard to change) is not scheduled to change in the first gaming state, the second symbol can be entered into the second gaming state without waiting for the variation display of the second symbol to end. It is possible to make the transition smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The second gaming state is a gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) in which it is easier to enter the ball into the variable starting port than in the first gaming state (low probability non-time saving state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the variable display of the first symbol and the second symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, and the second gaming state is controlled so that the ball can easily enter the variable starting opening. , Even if the last variation display before the transition to the second gaming state is the second symbol (the second symbol that is hard to change) that is not scheduled to change in the first gaming state, the variation display of the second symbol. It is possible to smoothly shift to the second gaming state where it is easy to enter the variable starting port without waiting for the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
In the first gaming state (low probability non-time saving state), the fluctuation time of the first symbol selected when the result of the first lottery is a big hit (70000 ms, see FIG. 11A). A gaming machine characterized in that the variation time (600,000 ms, see FIG. 11A) of the second symbol selected when the result of the second lottery is lost is longer.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the final variation display before the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state becomes the second symbol which is hard to be varied in the first gaming state and has a relatively long fluctuation time. However, it is possible to smoothly shift to the second gaming state without waiting for the variation display of the second symbol to end. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which it is not easy to enter the ball into the variable starting port, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A3.
The first variation effect showing the result of the first lottery is performed in parallel with the variation display of the first symbol, and the result of the second lottery is shown in parallel with the variation display of the second symbol. It is equipped with a variation effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of performing a second variation effect.
The game machine characterized in that the variation effect executing means executes the first variation effect in the first gaming state, but does not execute the second variation effect (see FIG. 46).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not the first symbol in which the variation effect is performed, but the second symbol in which the variation effect is not performed is the final variation display before the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Even so, it is possible to smoothly shift to the second gaming state without waiting for the variation display of the second symbol to end. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in the entertainment interest.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A4.
The second lottery is a lottery in which a small hit that triggers the execution of a small hit game that opens a predetermined large winning opening (second large winning opening 15) is easier to win than the first lottery (Fig.). 8 (A)),
The gaming state control means is a gaming state different from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the variation display of the second symbol is easier to be executed than the variation display of the first symbol. It may be controlled to (high accuracy non-time saving state, that is, small hit rush state),
In the third gaming state, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to acquire a prize ball based on winning a prize in the predetermined large winning opening by executing the small hit game.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the third game state in which the variable display of the second symbol based on the second lottery is easily executed, the prize ball is acquired based on the prize in the large winning opening by executing the small hit game. Since it is possible, it is expected that the game will be improved, and since it is difficult to execute the variable display of the second symbol in the first game state, the prize for executing the small hit game even though it is not in the third game state. It is possible to suppress the acquisition of balls.

By the way, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-146990, the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the lottery of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 A gaming machine (so-called simultaneous fluctuation gaming machine) capable of simultaneously executing the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the lottery is known. In this gaming machine, the gaming state is controlled among a plurality of gaming states, such as being controlled to a normal gaming state or being controlled to a shorter time state in which the gaming ball is easier to enter into the variable starting port than in the normal gaming state. Changes will be made. However, in a so-called simultaneously fluctuating gaming machine, when one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is mainly displayed in a variable state and the other is difficult to be displayed in a certain game state, the game state changes. By displaying the other variation in the slingshot, the smooth transition of the gaming state may be hindered.

The above-mentioned invention A is based on the fact that the total number of executions of the variable display of the first symbol and the variable display of the second symbol has reached a predetermined number for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-146990. Therefore, it is possible to control the change from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, and this change control is performed when the variation display of the first symbol or the variation display of the second symbol is started. " Is different. Thereby, the invention A can solve the problem of "suppressing the deterioration of the gaming interest by facilitating the transition of the gaming state" (having an effect).

Invention B1:
A gaming machine provided with an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect by an effect means including an image display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit (display screen 50a). Pachinko game machine PY1)
The effect executing means is
It is possible to change the mode (change the effect mode between the first normal effect mode, the second normal effect mode, and the third normal effect mode).
A predetermined specific image (mode transition image) can be displayed on the display unit in response to the mode change.
The specific image to be displayed can be selected from a plurality of images (a plurality of types of single mode transition images and multiple mode transition images, respectively) according to specific conditions (mode transition image selection table (see FIG. 62)). A gaming machine featuring.

Conventionally, the production in the gaming machine may be performed by defining the mode of the production, such as defining a predetermined theme or a main motif. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 202-130837 describes a gaming machine that has a plurality of effect modes having different modes of effect and can execute an effect of contents according to the currently set effect mode. There is. However, for a gaming machine having a plurality of effect modes, there is room for improvement when switching the effect mode.

The above-mentioned invention B1 tells the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 202-130637 that "the staging execution means can display a predetermined specific image on the display unit according to the mode change and displays it. A specific image can be selected from a plurality of images according to specific conditions. " Then, it is possible to suggest to the player the timing when the mode change occurs by this specific image in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, various specific images can be displayed at the timing of mode change. Therefore, the invention B1 can solve the problem of "improving the interest in the game" (providing an action and effect).

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The specific condition includes a post-change effect mode which is the effect mode after the mode change (the effect control microcomputer 121 includes a mode transition image selection table including the effect mode after the mode change (see FIG. 62). A gaming machine characterized in that a mode transition image may be selected using.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect executing means can select a specific image to be displayed that can suggest which effect mode the mode change is to. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately suggest the post-change staging mode by the specific image and raise the player's expectation for the post-change staging mode.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
The specific condition includes a combination of the pre-change effect mode, which is the effect mode before the mode change, and the post-change effect mode (the effect control microcomputer 121 has the effect mode and the mode change after the mode change). A gaming machine characterized in that a mode transition image may be selected using a mode transition image selection table (see FIG. 62) including the previous effect mode.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect executing means can select a specific image to be displayed that can suggest which effect mode the mode change is to which effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide many variations of a natural specific image that does not give a sense of discomfort to the player.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 or the invention B3.
The effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific image to be displayed, an image including an effect element (character) related to the changed effect mode can be selected.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to which effect mode the mode change is.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific image to be displayed, an image including an effect element related to the pre-change effect mode can be selected.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate from which production mode the mode change is.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, as the specific image to be displayed, an image in which both the effect element related to the pre-change effect mode and the effect element related to the post-change effect mode are included can be selected.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate which effect mode the mode change is from which effect mode.

Invention B7:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B2 to B6.
The effect executing means is
A background image corresponding to the effect mode can be displayed on the display unit.
When the mode is changed, after displaying the specific image, the background image corresponding to the changed effect mode can be displayed (the mode transition image is displayed on the layer on the front side of the background image). A game machine.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suggest the currently set effect mode by the background image. Then, when the mode is changed, the background image is not suddenly changed, but the change of the background image in the mode change can be naturally connected by the mode transition image.

Invention B8:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B7.
The effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image can be displayed over the entire surface of the display unit.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the timing at which the mode change occurs can be more reliably suggested by a specific image.

Invention C1:
A first starting port (first starting port 11) and a second starting port (second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D) as a starting port into which a game ball can enter,
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a symbol variation accompanied by a variation display and a stop display of identification information (special symbol) based on the entry of the game ball into the start port, and a game control microcomputer 101.
A gaming machine (pachinko game) including an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect by an image display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit (display screen 50a). Machine PY1)
The game control means is
A normal game state (low probability non-time saving state) in which the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the first start port than at the second start port.
It is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the second starting port than at the first starting opening, and at the same time, the specific game is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It can be controlled to the state (low accuracy time saving state),
In response to the start of the symbol change, the specific gaming state may be controlled to the normal gaming state (the game state management process (S1204) is performed in the first special symbol standby process (S1003) shown in FIG. 20).
The effect executing means is
The display unit displays a specific image (left-handed instruction image GL) capable of instructing the game ball to be launched toward the first starting port in response to being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed on.

Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of switching a gaming state among a plurality of ones has been known. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 202-130837 describes a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a gaming ball aiming at a different starting port depending on the gaming state. However, for gaming machines that may aim at different starting ports depending on the gaming state, there is room for improvement due to insufficient guidance for performing appropriate gaming.

The above-mentioned invention C1 refers to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 202-130837, "The game control means may control from the specific game state to the normal game state according to the start of the symbol variation, and the effect executing means may be controlled. Depending on the control from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, a specific image that can be instructed to launch the game ball toward the first starting port may be displayed on the display unit. " is doing. Then, it is possible to show the player that it is advantageous to proceed with the game by firing toward the first starting port by this specific image. As a result, the player mistakenly fires the game ball toward the second start port even though the game state is switched to the game state in which it is better to shoot the game ball toward the first start port. It is possible to prevent it from being stored. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem of "it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest" (it exerts an action effect).

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to the invention C1.
The effect executing means turns on the left-handed schedule flag after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state (when controlled from the low probability time saving state to the low probability non-time saving state) (effect mode update process). (S4404) and left-handed schedule flag setting process (S5104)), and then), the gaming machine characterized in that the specific image may be displayed when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the specific image can be displayed at a timing that does not give the player a sense of discomfort, instead of displaying the specific image immediately.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2.
The specific condition is satisfied in response to the start of the symbol variation after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state (left-handed instruction image display processing (S5204) in the variation effect start processing (S4406)). ) Is performed).

In the gaming machine having this configuration, after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, a specific image can be displayed when the symbol change is started in the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to display a specific image at a timing that does not cause discomfort or discomfort to the player.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 or the invention C3.
The specific condition is satisfied in response to the fact that the next symbol change is not started after the symbol change in which control is performed from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state (processing at the time of receiving a customer waiting command (S4416)). A gaming machine characterized by performing left-handed instruction image display processing (S5204).

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to display a specific image when the symbol change is not started after the control from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to display a specific image at a timing that does not cause discomfort or discomfort to the player.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions C2 to C4.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the specific image is not displayed until the specific condition is satisfied.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suppress the display of a specific image at a timing that makes the player feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 11 ... 1st starting port (1st special drawing 1 starting port)
12 ... 2nd starting port (2nd special drawing 1 starting port, variable starting port)
13 ... 3rd starting port (Special figure 2 starting port)
15 ... 2nd big prize opening (predetermined big winning opening)
50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display screen 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (5)

The first start port and the second start port as a start port into which a game ball can enter, and
A game control means capable of executing a symbol change accompanied by a change display of identification information and a stop display based on the entry of the game ball into the start port, and a game control means.
A gaming machine provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect by an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit.
The game control means is
A normal gaming state in which the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the first starting port than at the second starting port.
It is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously by firing the game ball toward the second starting port than at the first starting opening, and at the same time, the specific game is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It is controllable to the state and
Depending on the start of the symbol change, the specific gaming state may be controlled to the normal gaming state.
The effect executing means is
A specific image capable of instructing the game ball to be launched toward the first starting port may be displayed on the display unit in response to the control from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. A gaming machine featuring. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the specific image may be displayed when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific condition is satisfied in response to the start of the symbol variation after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific condition is satisfied in response to the fact that the next symbol change is not started after the symbol change in which control is performed from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that after being controlled from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the specific image is not displayed until the specific condition is satisfied.

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