JP6496964B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether to control to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that is determined based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination) by determining whether the special gaming state is entered before the above determination.

  For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same type of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of the prior determination.

JP 2004-33671 A

  By the way, about the production based on the result of the prior determination, there is room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of a game through performance.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Obtaining means for obtaining determination information used for a first determination as to whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is to be established by establishing the first condition;
First determination means for performing the first determination based on determination information acquired by the acquisition means by establishment of the second condition;
In response to the first determination being made, a symbol display means for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined symbol;
Second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means before the second condition is satisfied;
Production control means capable of controlling production;
A movable movable body for production,
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination based on the specific determination information acquired by the acquisition means, the first determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means prior to the specific determination information is performed. particular response, and performing the first pre-production which operates the presentation movable body in a predetermined operation pattern, with it and is possible to perform a second pre-production which does not use the presentation movable member ,
In response to the previous SL first determination is made, the said presentation movable member said predetermined operation pattern it is possible to perform the driving informational display to operate at different operating patterns,
The first pre-production and the second pre-production are each continuous symbol variation from the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information to the symbol variation based on the specific determination information. A gaming machine that is a continuous performance that may be executed in
The production control means is configured to execute the first preliminary production in the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information, and also execute the second pre-production in the specific variation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the driving notice effect can be executed in the symbol variation based on the determination information .

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game through performance.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is operated, and (C) is movable up and behind the board. The front view of the production | presentation unit when an apparatus act | operates, (D) is a front view of the production | presentation unit when a board back lower movable apparatus and a board rear upper movable apparatus act | operate. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal production mode, probability variation production mode, and time-shortage production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of reach-less loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example until it becomes reach after the special figure change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a jackpot is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a table | surface which illustrates the kind of effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows zone production. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation using a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows a chance eye effect. It is a figure which shows a design effect. It is a figure which shows a mini character notice. It is a pre-reading effect lottery table in a non-time-short state. It is a notice announcement lottery table at the time of change in a non-time-short state. It is a table | surface which shows the prohibition relation of the notice effect at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a winning command. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of fluctuation start command reception. It is a flowchart of a continuous production process. It is a flowchart of a change notice effect process. It is a table | surface which shows the example of execution of the effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the continuous production | presentation of the raising / lowering operation | movement of a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows the notice effect at the time of the fluctuation | variation of the raise operation | movement of a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows the continuous production of the same color chance. It is a figure which shows the continuous production of a CHANCE zone. It is a figure which shows the effect following FIG. It is a figure which shows the notice effect at the time of the change of a CHANCE zone. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a mini character notice. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the example of an execution of a production, and a jackpot expectation degree. It is a timing chart explaining the execution timing of the raising / lowering operation | movement and raising operation | movement of a logo movable body which concern on the example of a change.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. with respect to the symbols or signs are omitted or written by referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a gaming board mounting frame 2A to which a gaming board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m that is rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching solenoid 72s, which will be described later) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided in front of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. Yes.

  In addition, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a right speaker 52R disposed on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, on the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23m, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing game entertainment. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

  Note that the position and number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning a game area 6 in which a game ball can flow down is formed to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

  The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first grand winning port 14, And the route | guide route | guided moderately to the 2nd big winning opening 15 etc. is comprised.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11 </ b> D in which a first start port 11 having an upper opening is formed is provided immediately below the center of the inner wall 1 </ b> B. At the lower left of the first start port 11, a second start port 12 that is open on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second start port 12, a second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D that enables or disables entering the second start port 12 is provided.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first start port 11 is constant (invariable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter “Special Figure 1 lottery”) And the variable display shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the first start port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is formed of a substantially horizontally long tongue-shaped piece that descends obliquely downward to the left in plan view. In plan view, the upper left end of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second start port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1, in a normal state. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (back and forth) in the front-rear direction from the housed state. And if it will be in a special state, the electric chew opening-and-closing member 12k will move ahead. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a route for guiding to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, there is no route for this guidance, so that it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. As described above, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the protruding state is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. A ball is possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second start port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state”, it is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and when the electric chew 12D is “closed”, the “electrical chow 12D is closed. "

  The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 2 lottery”) ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. When a game ball wins the second start port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, two general winning ports 10 are provided on the left side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6. Moreover, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) (ie, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric Chu 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  Also, a first grand prize device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize port 14 is formed is provided on the right side of the first start prize device 11D in the game area 6 and immediately below the gate 13. It has been.

  The first grand prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. Usually, the first grand opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Usually, the AT opening / closing member 14k is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate in a front view, and normally closes the first grand prize winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the first grand prize winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, the upper surface of the game area 6 is formed obliquely below and to the left of the first grand prize-winning device 14D, and the guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the game area 6 (the game board 1 Projecting forward from the front surface. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 12g can flow down toward the second start port 12, but cannot basically win the first start port 11.

  In the game area 6, a second large winning device 15 </ b> D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT 15 </ b> D”) in which a second large winning port 15 is formed on the upper right side of the gate 13 and the first large winning port 14, i. Is provided. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-like body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction and closes the second grand prize winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can rotate approximately 70 degrees so that the upper end is tilted to the left with the lower end as the center, and can be in the open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Here, the second grand prize device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second grand prize winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-like second big prize winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward. It has been.

  A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 15a are distributed to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The sorting device 16D includes a sorting member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k. The sorting member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a sorting solenoid 16s.

  When the sorting solenoid 16s is not energized, the sorting member 16k is in the first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the sorting member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize port sensor 15a. , Passing through the non-specific region 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 16s is energized, the sorting member 16k is in a second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16 (passing allowed state: in the front view of FIG. 4B). The left end of the dividing member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the sorting member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, and the position directly above the specific area 16 is open. When the sorting member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the sorting member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 16k. And only in the last round game (16R) of the big hit game mentioned later, distribution solenoid 16s can be energized and can change to the 2nd state.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

  Note that only one of the first grand prize-winning device 14D and the second grand prize-winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the bottom of the game area 6, two outs for discharging the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. A mouth 19 is provided.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

  A first start port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 12, a gate 13, a first grand prize winning port 14, and a second major prize winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handed, thereby allowing the player to pass through the gate 13, the second start port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 15.

  The game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

  An indicator 8 is arranged on the lower left side of the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 (a part other than the gaming area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 8 variably displays the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the universal figure. A universal display 82 is included. Further, the display unit 8 displays a special figure 1 hold display 83a for displaying a special figure 1 hold number, which will be described later (U1: the number in which the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a is held), Also included is a special figure 2 hold display 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b being held) which will be described later.

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

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

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots to be described later), the special chart indicator 81 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, a special symbol display 81 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a losing pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variablely displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The special display variable display mode is, for example, a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The variable display mode of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entering a ball) at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing special drawing lottery, etc. An example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure hold storage unit 105 described later as a special figure hold. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first starting port 11 (referred to as a winning ball) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105a in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 1 storage unit. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number) It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to reserve a variable display of a special figure (or the right to draw a special figure) for the prize. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

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

  Further, the variable display of the normal map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the stop map is displayed after the variable map is variable. A general map that is displayed in a stopped state (a general map that is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display or a variable display) is one common map selected from a plurality of types of general maps by a general drawing lottery. When the stop-displayed general chart is a predetermined specific figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The universal map indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a universal map corresponding to the result of the universal map lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win, the general symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). When the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The usual variable display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. In addition, the mode of the usual variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned general figure holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit 106 (the number of general map holds). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit obtained by unitizing a plurality of apparatuses mainly performing production. The presentation unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter “front panel movable device”) 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter “board rear movable device”) 56, and a third panel movable device. (Hereinafter referred to as “logo accessory device”) 57 is mounted.

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays and includes a display unit 50a that can display a 3D image.

  The front panel movable device 55 further includes, for example, a front panel upper movable device 55UL, 55UR disposed above the front panel movable device 55D, and a front front panel movable device 55D. It is configured to be movable, and includes a front left movable body 55ULk whose front portion is mainly decorated in three dimensions. The front panel movable device 55UR is configured to be movable, and includes a front panel upper right movable body 55URk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion. The front-bottom movable device 55D is configured to be movable, and includes a front-bottom movable body 55Dk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion.

  The rear panel movable device 56 further includes, for example, a rear panel upper movable device 56U disposed on the upper side thereof, and a rear panel lower movable device 56D disposed on the lower side. It is configured to be movable and includes a rear upper movable body 56Uk with a flat decoration. The rear panel movable device 56D includes a rear panel movable body 56Dk configured to be movable and provided with a flat decoration.

  The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k in which a logo type “L, O, G, O” of the main character “Logo”, which is a theme of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, is applied to the front side. 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall in a plane along the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 6A schematically shows a state in which the rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. The rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are movable on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, up and down along the surface of the image display device 50 (can be raised and lowered). is there). When the drive sources of the rear rear movable device 56U and the rear rear movable device 56D are driven, the rear upper movable member 56Dk is positioned at the upper end of the image display device 50 in the height direction center when viewed from the front. So as to move upward (rise) (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (lowers) so that the lower end of the movable body 56Uk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the front panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are joined together in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and are applied to the respective surfaces. (Design) becomes one as a whole, and represents the face of the hero character that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6D). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined rear rear movable body 56Uk and rear rear movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 is difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting which will be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 that performs control related to game profits (game progress), and game effects according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) that performs control related to an effect such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (operation effective period). 120 and a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.). It is only necessary that the customer waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a prefetch determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal variation pattern determination table. The auxiliary game control table is stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, the general figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 100. The main control board 100 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning port sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning port sensor 14a, and a second large size. A winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

  The first start port sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 11. The second start port sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has won the second start port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13 a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first grand prize opening sensor 14 a detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 14. The second grand prize opening sensor 15 a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered into the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered into the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big prize opening solenoid 14s, a second big prize opening solenoid 15s, and a sorting solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first grand prize winning solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first big prize winning device 14D. The second big prize opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big prize device 15D. The sorting solenoid 16s drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D.

  It should be noted that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The main control board 100 is further connected with indicators 8 (a special figure display 81, a common figure display 82, and a special figure holding display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

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

  The launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. The launching device 72 is connected to a launching volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

  The main control board 100 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the sub-control board 120 as the game progresses. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (game control content). The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the programmed program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  The sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 190 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display controls are performed. The connection between the sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as background images) are stored.

  The VDP 144 reads out image data from the CGROM 145 in accordance with a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 and expands the image data in the expansion area in the VRAM 146. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be mounted on a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a drive source, and various lamps via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub-control board 120 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. The sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-type button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 120.

  Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a front front movable body motor 55Um, a front front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a rear rear movable body motor. 56 Um, a rear lower movable body motor 56 Dm, and a logo movable body motor 57 m are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front panel movable body motor 55Um can drive the front panel movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform respective predetermined operations. The front lower movable body motor 55Dm can drive the lower front movable body 55Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Um can drive the rear panel movable body 56Uk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Dm can drive the rear panel movable body 56Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the lower front movable body 55Dk, the upper rear movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the front front movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, the front front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear rear movable body 56Uk, and the rear rear movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the operation of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151.

  Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (back panel upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear panel lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear panel lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and in accordance with the light emission pattern data. The light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 is controlled. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU executes lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 and the like, and operation control of the front panel movable device 55, the rear panel movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. May be. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

3-1. Games related to general plans First, the games related to general plans will be explained. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing. When the general map lottery is performed, the general map display 82 performs variable display of the general map (stop display after the variable display is performed). Here, there are a winning symbol and a lost symbol in the usual symbols to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the losing symbol of the ordinary figure is also referred to as “losing ordinary figure” in order to distinguish it from the losing symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as “establishment of the general variable start condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 obtains a common figure-related random number when the general figure variable start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable drawing of a common drawing, and an auxiliary game). The common figure related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table). In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit or lose. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the usual figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost map is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal map. In addition, the winning probability of winning can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Universal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern using a general diagram variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The normal map variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to a variable display of a general map such as a normal map change time.

  The usual pattern variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-time-short state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Each normal pattern variation pattern determination table stores one general map variation pattern, which is a result of the general pattern variation pattern determination, for each general map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can vary the normal time variation time in the non-time-short state and in the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost figure (losing common figure) is stopped and displayed is determined as a normal figure change pattern in which the normal figure change time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map change time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In the short-time state, the variable display of the general map when the lost map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal pattern change pattern in which the normal map change time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the win symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the usual figure fluctuation pattern is determined such that the usual figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example. The universal map variable display of the regular map variable time associated with the regular map variation pattern determined in this determination is performed by the universal map display 82. Further, these normal time fluctuations can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by performing the hit determination and the normal variation pattern determination, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the general map display 82.

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

  Various elements such as elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened, and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chews 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chewing 12D (eg, 3.00 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long open auxiliary game”.

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

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

  In the following, winning a game ball at the first start port 11 is referred to as “first start condition establishment”, and winning a game ball at the second start port 12 “second establishment condition established”. That's it. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”. In addition, the special symbol lost pattern is also referred to as a “special lost symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned common symbol lost pattern.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Also, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines a jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11B when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. It is a judgment for. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components, such as the contents of jackpot, in other words, game benefits given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starter (first starter 11 / second starter 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment value (big jackpot symbol type random value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination Yes. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Also, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. The jackpot symbol C according to the jackpot symbol type determination of the jackpot symbol C can be set to 100%. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second start port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special-figure variation effect, which will be described later, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment for.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” can be different between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. It is. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “lost” is referred to as “lost with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)” ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ unreach without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. This figure is a determination for determining a figure variation pattern, and is performed regardless of whether the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a judgment target, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is possible to associate with a type (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2 are provided. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure 1 used in time-short state. There is a fluctuation pattern determination table (temporal special chart 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

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

  Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with a special figure variation production effect flow as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS.

  As shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure variation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed among the loses with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and the L reach, which is a type of reach, among the loses with reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is “L Loss fluctuation”, and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is “N lose fluctuation”, without reach. Such a special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss variation includes three types of variations (normal A loss variation, normal B loss variation, and normal C loss variation) having different fluctuation times.

3-2-5. Prefetch Determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetch determination using a prefetch determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of the start opening (first start opening 11 / second start opening 12) related to the start winning. That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (first prefetch determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a prefetch determination table (second prefetch determination table) when winning at the second start port 12. There is.

  In addition, the prefetch determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (non-temporal prefetch determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a prefetch determination table (time-short prefetch determination table) used in a time-short state. .

  That is, the prefetch determination table includes a first prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state, a first prefetch determination table used in the time-short state, and a second prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) and the first round game after the big hit game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements that constitute such a jackpot game (the jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the grand prize winning opening (the first grand prize winning opening 14 and the second big winning prize opening 15) is opened in each round game, Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each winning prize opening, opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Opening round game is performed. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the big prize winning holes 14 and 15 elapses. Even the round game ends.

  Further, the number of times and the time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15, or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, the unused big winning port is provided. There may be no configuration.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be awarded and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open / close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the sorting member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (the specific region 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the constant operation mode of the sorting member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16), In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of making the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Hereinafter, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”. The fact that the specific region 16 is in a closed state is also referred to as “V closing”.

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing pattern”). The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

  Next, the gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base game state” can be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-short-time state and a short-time state.

  The normal probability state is a state that is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is a normal probability. The high probability state is a state that is set in the “high probability low base gaming state” or the “high probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. And it becomes possible to switch from a normal probability state to a high probability state by winning a jackpot. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is V passing or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the gameability to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or “high-probability high-base game state”. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special-figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure variation patterns with a short special-figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. It is also possible to do this (see FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state can easily make the normal time change time shorter than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined. Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time-short state to be determined as a win in the hit determination than in the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-short state. Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

  As described above, in the time reduction state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is easy for the game balls to win frequently at the second start port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the short-time state is more advantageous to the player than the non-short-time state.

  When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time-saving state is set. And, for example, a short time state can be set by winning a jackpot. In the short-time state, it is possible to change from the short-time state to the non-short-time state by making a jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win a win, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state. The game according to the usual figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three respects. However, some of the points that are advantageously set for the player may be included.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In the “hit game state”, the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed. Therefore, the non-short-time state is set as the jackpot game is started. As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming state described above or only a part thereof.

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or higher conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time reduction effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effects are performed in “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” and “high probability high base gaming state”. It is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and indicates a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, and the like.

  The normal performance mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state” and indicates a non-time-short state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 18B, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18C. In addition, there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a night mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the figure variation effect is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding background image is displayed. Further, a special performance mode that is set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability changing effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a background image (probability changing background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a probability change post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-change change effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the post-change change effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The short time effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a short time state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), a background image representing the sky (time reduction background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the short-time effect mode includes a short-time pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a short-time post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-time reduction effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-shortage post-effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the “hit game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, on the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right-handed image for prompting “right-handed” A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. Round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of balls awarded are displayed. A jackpot ending effect in which the winning ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  In addition, about the kind of effect mode, it is possible to change or add suitably.

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation effect (also simply referred to as “fluctuation effect”) will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a displays a variation of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the change display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

  In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol variation display, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to produce effects using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially horizontally. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, a small symbol region 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display portion 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed.

  In FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by broken lines. It is described to represent the range of the effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform a normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that variable display of the special figure has started.

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable symbol special display is on standby. As shown in FIG. 4, with the start of it, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special figure is terminated without occurrence of reach (special figure). The stop symbols of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed at the losing eyes peculiar to the losing without reach (so-called “separated eyes”). For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect design EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the display of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 20, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 20E, the medium effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position. And finally, the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up in the horizontal direction at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop with a break, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are It stops at the same break with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. The aspect to stop is not restricted to this, It can set suitably.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), in the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21B, the variable display of the special figure is started, and the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the small left symbol KZ1, the small and medium symbol KZ2, and the small right symbol KZ3. The change display of is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the numeral “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the same numeral The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of “5” temporarily stops in parallel in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and reaches (reach occurs or is established). Even if reach is established in the effect symbol, the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are continuously displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this and should be set appropriately. Can do. In addition, the number of production symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, along with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, which is a characteristic of the loss with reach. The stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed with the eyes. In addition, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the loss that is unique to the reach loss same as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big figure special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N big hit fluctuation), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle production symbol EZ2 made up of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and as the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure), The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a hit mark peculiar to a big hit such as a slotted eye. In addition, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the hits unique to the jackpot, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1 are displayed. , KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the big hits that are the same as the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  It should be noted that the effect content of N reach is not limited to the moderate effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character A appears, and FIG. ), A scene in which the main character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach, “Defeat Enemy A in FIG. 24C”, and an effect image G12 that enhances the title image G11.

  Then, the battle in the SP reach further proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the SP reach background image G113, the profile of the hero character transformed into a special state is displayed, and FIG. 25 (B) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25, when the profile of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 25C, both swords try to make a mistake, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A will be settled. Greet the scene. This scene constitutes a branch point (winning / branching branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after the winning or losing branch point, if the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is a special bonus fluctuation pattern (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), as shown in FIG. The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character transformed into a special state that has won the battle and is standing, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notifying effect). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation) after the winning or losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without performing the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect in which a video in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with a losing eye, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the effect is made with a losing eye as it is. Stop display of symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

  In addition, the effect content of SP reach is not restricted to the content which a character battles, It is possible to change or add suitably.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner that indicates a jackpot (expected degree of jackpot) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special drawing lottery. For example, if the N-reach execution probability is 10% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing” and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit”, the SP reach of If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing” and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit”, the SP jackpot expectation degree is It is possible to set higher than the expected degree of jackpot of N reach. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is “losing”, and the lottery result of the special figure lottery Is 20% when “Large Bonus” is set, the probability of executing SP Reach B is 2% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing”, and the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “Big Jack” In this case, if 30% is set, the expectation degree for SP reach B can be set higher than the expectation degree for SP reach A. Thus, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special drawing lottery.

4-2-5. L reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility of the special drawing lottery being a “big hit” is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect to make the player expect a big hit Function as. In addition, the execution time of the reach production of L reach is shorter than the production time of the reach production of SP reach (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the reach production of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach production of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the contents of the L reach reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach reach effect is developed after the L reach effect may be provided.

4-3. On-hold icon display area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with an on-hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas as shown in FIG. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

  Note that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

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

  For example, when the game ball is awarded to the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 holding number is “0”, the special figure variation effect is started, and the icon display area 50e is displayed as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first start port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 28D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 holding number is “1”.

4-4. Notification effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notification effect with any tying during the special figure change effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the input devices 40, 41, and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of the variation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development to an effect (for example, SP reach) to be performed thereafter.

  For example, if the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. In operation, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front front right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are united and displayed in the display unit 50a. And the main character in front of the board, the upper movable body 55ULk in front of the board, the upper movable body 55URk in front of the board, and the lower movable body 55Dk in front of the board, and the main character in the normal state is covered. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front right upper movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it is extinguished in the entire area of the display unit 50a, suggesting that it will develop into SP reach.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the front panel movable device 55 is actuated again, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel lower movable body 55Dk are combined, The board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the panel lower lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated, and as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front panel movable apparatus 55 and the rear panel movable apparatus 56 are combined. And return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of a development effect.

  In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, It can change or add suitably. Moreover, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N reach loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gas effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 provides an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as the notice effect. Is possible. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner showing a big hit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (sword-shaped button operation effective period) occurs. Thus, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect of prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, the sword-type button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressed operation image) G32 representing an operation mode (ie, a pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword An image (operation effective period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective period) related to the operation of the mold button 41. Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which a sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and a third of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Thereafter, when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, the sword button 41 is operated after the sword button 41 is pressed during the sword button operation effective period, or the sword button operation period is operated. As shown in FIG. 26 (C), after the remaining time of the operation effective period has expired and before the variable display of the special figure is finished, the front panel movable device 55 is actuated, The movable body 55ULk, the front front upper right movable body 55URk and the front lower panel movable body 55Dk are combined, the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated. An operation result effect (a jackpot suggestion effect) is performed. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the effect button even if the sword button 41 is pressed during the sword button operation period or the sword button 41 is not pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation effective period runs out, an operation result effect (losing suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 do not operate is performed before the variable display of the special figure is finished.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it is also possible to perform the same operation result effect as the case of the so-called “gasse effect” when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold where the special drawing lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The pre-reading effect can suggest in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  For example, when the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 28C, the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d is “☆”. May be displayed. Further, when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called “gasse” effect.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, a timer, a buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the gaming RAM 104, gaming CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are incremented by one and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays a game as lower plate full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  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 counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), the next main timer interrupt process (period until S005) is started).

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

  After the special operation process (S106), a sorting apparatus control process for controlling the sorting apparatus 16D is performed (S107).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108), and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. As other processing (S108), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of a game ball at each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out a prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 29), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor process, the gate sensor process, the second starting opening sensor process, the first starting opening sensor process, the first large winning opening sensor process, the second large winning opening sensor process, the specific area. Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Further, a general winning a prize opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . When a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Further, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening sensor 14a. In addition, a first grand prize opening sensor command corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second grand prize opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106. Further, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a universal variation start command including information related to the hit determination and the result of the universal variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the normal map change time associated with the determined general map change pattern, the general map display 82 starts the variable display of the normal map.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process that is performed during variable display of a normal diagram. In the normal symbol change process, the normal symbol stop display is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the normal symbol change time from the start of the variable display of the currently executed normal symbol. Then, a universal map change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the stop display of the currently executed normal symbol starts, the stopped symbol is the winning symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol stand-by process is a process that is performed during the stand-by when the special figure variable display is not performed, not in the big hit gaming state. In the special symbol standby process, a special figure 2 determination process and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 storage unit Shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage part shift process is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A) is used to determine whether the game is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state. The fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 13) is used to determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the reach determination result. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 holding number) stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is associated with information relating to special figure 2, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information on the special map change time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of special figure 2.

  The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is specially changed. 2 is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A) is used to determine whether the game is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. Using the fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the result of the big hit determination is a loss, reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the reach determination result. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information relating to being special figure 1, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of jackpot type determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Includes information on special map fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of special figure 1.

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

  If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, and the special figure 2 variable display and the special figure 1 variable display are performed in parallel. It is not done.

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

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information related to the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time-short state is to be ended, the non-time-short state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are “0”, the customer wait indicating that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the high probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set when the jackpot gaming state ends. When the duration of the short-time state is limited, the duration of the short-time state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the short-time state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time reduction setting command indicating the setting of the time reduction state is generated.

  Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6). Production Control by Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, production control by production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like that appear in the following description of control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and lamp control. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are actuated (various movable bodies depending on the operation). Or perform a production).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by a player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a or the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. To do. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that operates movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 at a predetermined timing based on the production data created by the input process or the production data creation process described later. Drive data is output to That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), an audio control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

  In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the command (for example, selecting an effect, setting an effect mode, setting a command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, as a first embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine PY1 with detailed features of the present invention will be described. First, the types of characteristic effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The characteristic effects in the present embodiment are both the pre-read effect and the change notice effect. The pre-reading effect is an effect performed when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the first start winning command or the second start winning command, according to the result of the effect lottery (prefetching effect execution lottery) based on the command. In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 1 change start command or the special figure 2 change start command, the change time notice effect is the result of the effect lottery (execution lottery of the change notice effect). It is an effect performed according to the. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed before the start of the change. In addition, the notice at the time of change functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach, or functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed after the start of the change. . The fluctuating notice effect may be an effect that exhibits both of these functions, or may be an effect that exhibits one of these functions.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, three types of continuous effects can be performed as prefetch effects. The continuous effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special figure fluctuations, and the effect contents are related to each other. In this embodiment, as a continuous effect, an effect that controls the effect mode to the CHANCE zone (hereinafter “zone effect”), an effect that causes the logo movable body 57k to perform an up and down operation (hereinafter “first logo effect”), and an effect symbol EZ1, It is possible to perform an effect of stopping and displaying EZ2 and EZ3 at the same color chance (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye effect”). A plurality of continuous effects may be executed in duplicate. Note that the type and content of the prefetching effect that can be executed can be changed as appropriate.

  Specifically, in the zone effect, the emblem image G41 including the characters “CHANCE zone” is displayed at the approximate center of the top, bottom, left, and right of the display unit 50a (FIG. 35A), and then “CHANCE” and “zone” are displayed. This is an effect of displaying the band image G42 including the above characters on the upper side and the lower side of the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 35B).

  The first logo effect is an effect of moving the logo movable body 57k up and down a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, twice). Specifically, this is an effect in which the logo movable body 57k is reciprocated a predetermined number of times at a constant speed between the standby position (FIG. 36A) and the first effect position (FIG. 36B). The first effect position is a position above the standby position and below the second effect position (FIG. 36C) described later. An operation pattern of the logo movable body 57k in the first logo effect is referred to as an operation pattern 1. The operation of the operation pattern 1 can be changed as appropriate.

  The chance eye effect is an effect in which the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with the same color symbol. In this embodiment, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are numeric symbols designed with numbers from 1 to 9, and the numeric symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” are symbols based on green. “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are symbols based on blue, and “3”, “7” are symbols based on red. Thus, for example, the appearance of “2, 4, 6” is the same color chance where the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are unified in blue (FIGS. 37A to 37C), “1, 5, 9”. The outcome of EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will be the same color chance that is unified in green (Fig. 37 (D)), and the outcome of "3, 7, 7" will be red for EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 It becomes a unified chance of the same color (FIG. 37 (E)).

  When the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same color chance, the effect image G7 is displayed around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. The effect image G7 is displayed in the same color as the chance of the same color. Hereinafter, the effect image G7 is referred to as a color effect image G7. The color effect image G7 continues to be displayed until the variation of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaches a constant speed in the next variation effect in which the same color chance is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 37C). It should be noted that the color effect image G7 may not be displayed at all or may not be continued until the next variation effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, as a notice at the time of change, an effect of controlling the effect mode to the CHANCE zone (zone effect), an effect of causing the logo movable body 57k to perform an ascending operation (hereinafter, “second logo effect” )), An effect that displays a flame effect image around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in accordance with the start of variation of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (hereinafter referred to as “symbol effect”), an effect that displays mini characters and lines ( "Mini character notice") can be performed. A plurality of fluctuating notice effects may be executed in duplicate. Note that the type and content of the fluctuating notice effect that can be executed can be changed as appropriate.

  As with the zone effect as the pre-reading effect, the zone effect as the notice effect at the time of change displays the emblem image G41 including the characters “CHANCE zone” at the approximate center of the top, bottom, left and right of the display unit 50a, and then “CHANCE”. This is an effect in which the band image G42 including the characters “zone” is displayed above and below the center of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 35).

  The second logo effect raises the logo movable body 57k in the standby position to the second effect position (FIG. 36 (C)), and for a certain period of time (longer than the first logo effect, 5 seconds in this embodiment), This is an effect that continues to be located at the second effect position. As shown in FIG. 36C, the second effect position is a position below the center of the display unit 50a. The second effect position of the logo movable body 57k and the effect position of the lower rear movable body 56Dk (FIG. 6B) have substantially the same vertical position. An operation pattern of the logo movable body 57k in the second logo effect is referred to as an operation pattern 2. The operation of the operation pattern 2 can be changed as appropriate.

  The symbol effect is an effect of displaying the flame effect image G5 around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 when starting the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIGS. 38A to 38C). )reference). Hereinafter, the flame effect image G5 is also referred to as a flame effect image G5. The effect image displayed as the symbol effect can be changed as appropriate.

  The mini character notice is an effect of first displaying the mini character G61 (FIG. 39A) and then displaying the line G62 (for example, “exciting”) of the mini character G61 (FIG. 39B). The mini characters and lines displayed as the mini character notice can be changed as appropriate. Also, there may be a plurality of types of mini characters and lines that can be displayed. In this case, the reach expectation level (expectation level for reaching reach) and the jackpot expectation level (expectation level for executing the jackpot game) may be different depending on the type of mini character or the type of speech.

  Next, execution lottery of pre-reading effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 shows a prefetch effect lottery table (for special figure 1) in a non-time-short state. In the non-time-short state, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes various prefetch effects with the execution probabilities shown in FIG. 40 in response to winning in the first start port 11. Note that the pre-reading effect for the winning at the second start opening in the non-short-time state and the execution lottery of the pre-reading effect in the short-time state are assumed to be appropriately executed, and the description thereof is omitted. You may apply the lottery table shown in FIG. 40 to the lottery of the prefetch effect which concerns on special figure 2 or a time-short state.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects various kinds of prefetch effects with different probabilities depending on which special figure variation pattern is the result of the prefetch determination indicated by the received first start winning command. Run. Hereinafter, the SP jackpot fluctuation, L jackpot fluctuation, and N jackpot fluctuation may be collectively referred to as “jackpot fluctuation”. Further, the SP loss variation, L loss variation, and N loss variation may be collectively referred to as “reach loss variation with reach”. Further, the loss variation with reach and the normal loss variation may be collectively referred to as “loss variation”. Further, the SP jackpot fluctuation and the SP loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as “SP reach fluctuation”. Further, L big hit fluctuation and L loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as “L reach fluctuation”. Further, N big hit fluctuation and N loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as “N reach fluctuation”. As already described, the level of expectation of jackpot of each special figure variation pattern has a relationship of SP reach variation> L reach variation> N reach variation> normal loss variation.

  When the result of the prefetch determination is “SP jackpot fluctuation” or “L jackpot fluctuation”, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes “zone rendering” with a probability of 50%, and “first logo rendering (lifting operation)” ”Is executed with a probability of 30%, and“ Chance Eye Production ”is executed with a probability of 25%. If the result of the pre-reading determination is “N jackpot fluctuation”, the “zone effect” is not executed, the “first logo effect (lifting motion)” is executed with a probability of 30%, "Direction" is executed with a probability of 25%.

  If the result of the prefetch determination is “SP loss variation” or “L loss variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes “zone effect” with a probability of 10%, ) ”Is executed with a probability of 15%, and“ Chance Eye Production ”is executed with a probability of 20%. Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “N loss fluctuation”, the “zone effect” is not executed, the “first logo effect (lifting motion)” is executed with a probability of 15%, “Direction” is executed with a probability of 20%. If the result of the prefetch determination is “normal loss fluctuation”, the “zone effect” is not executed, the “first logo effect (lifting motion)” is executed with a probability of 3%, "Direction" is executed with a probability of 7%.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the prefetching effect in the CHANCE zone functions as an effect that suggests that SP reach or L reach is executed. Further, the first logo effect (elevating operation) and the chance eye effect function as an effect suggesting that the possibility of reaching is high. Further, in this embodiment, the level of expectation of jackpot of each pre-reading effect has a relationship of “zone effect”> “first logo effect (elevating operation)”> “chance eye effect”. In addition, the probability of executing the prefetching jackpot expectation is higher as the probability of being executed when the determination of winning the jackpot is higher, and the probability of being executed when determining the loss (determination of winning the jackpot) is lower. The higher it gets. The execution probability of each effect can be changed as appropriate.

  Next, the execution lottery of the change notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 shows a fluctuating notice effect lottery table (for special figure 1) in the non-short-time state. In the non-time-short state, the production control microcomputer 121 executes various types of change notice effects with the execution probabilities shown in FIG. Note that the lottery notice effect at the time of fluctuation accompanying the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the non-short-time state and the execution lottery of the notice-of-change effect at the time-short state are assumed to be executed as appropriate, and the description is omitted. The lottery table shown in FIG. 41 may be applied to the lottery for the special notice 2 or the time-varying notice effect related to the short-time state.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs various types of change notice effects depending on which special figure fluctuation pattern is indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. Run with different probabilities.

  Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is “SP jackpot fluctuation” or “L jackpot fluctuation”, the production control microcomputer 121 executes “zone production” with a probability of 70%, (Rising action) "is executed with a probability of 50%," design effect "is executed with a probability of 30%, and" mini-character notice "is executed with a probability of 18%. In addition, when the special pattern fluctuation pattern is “N jackpot fluctuation”, the “zone effect” is not executed, the “second logo effect (rising motion)” is executed with a probability of 5%, and the “design effect” is executed. "Is executed with a probability of 30%, and" mini character notice "is executed with a probability of 18%.

  Further, when the special figure variation pattern is “SP loss variation” or “L loss variation”, the production control microcomputer 121 executes “zone production” with a probability of 5%, and “second logo production (ascending operation)”. ) "Is executed with a probability of 10%," Pattern effect "is executed with a probability of 12%, and" Mini character notice "is executed with a probability of 14%. If the special pattern fluctuation pattern is “N loss fluctuation”, the “zone effect” is not executed, the “second logo effect (ascending motion)” is executed with a probability of 3%, "Is executed with a probability of 12%, and" Mini character notice "is executed with a probability of 14%. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern is “normal loss variation” (that is, “normal A loss variation”, “normal B loss variation”, or “normal C loss variation”), the “zone effect” is executed. Instead, the “second logo effect (upward movement)” is executed with a probability of 1%, the “symbol effect” is executed with a probability of 5%, and the “mini-character notice” is executed with a probability of 10%.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the CHANCE zone change notice effect at the time of change is executed only when the special figure change pattern is “SP reach change” or “L reach change”. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that SP reach or L reach is executed. In addition, the second logo effect (upward movement of the logo movable body 57k) is a special pattern change pattern (that is, "SP reach change" or "L reach change") in which the CHANCE zone change notice effect may be executed. The execution probability is higher than the execution probability when it is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which there is no possibility that the CHANCE zone change notice effect will be executed. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that the CHANCE zone is likely to be executed.

  In addition, the execution probabilities when the second logo effect (ascending motion), the symbol effect, and the mini character notice are special figure fluctuation patterns that are reachable (that is, “big hit fluctuation” or “losing fluctuation with reach”) are “ It is higher than the execution probability when it is “normal loss fluctuation”. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that the possibility of reaching is high.

  Further, in this embodiment, the expectation level of the jackpot of each change notice effect is “zone effect”> “second logo effect (rising action)”> “design effect”> “mini character notice”. . Note that the expected degree of jackpot for the notice effect at the time of change increases as the execution probability at the time of the jackpot change increases and as the execution probability at the time of loss change decreases. The execution probability of each effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot expectation degree of the second logo effect (ascending operation) may be the highest, or the jackpot expectation degree of the zone effect may be the same as or lower than any other change notice effect at the time of change.

  Next, the prohibition of the change notice effect at the time of executing the prefetch effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the zone effect as the change notice effect when the CHANCE zone pre-read effect is executed. This is because the production mode has already been controlled to the CHANCE zone.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the notice effect at the time of variation of the symbol effect when executing the chance eye effect (pre-read effect of the same color chance). The chance eye effect and the design effect are common in terms of the effect using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. If the symbol effect is executed during the chance eye effect, the effect becomes complicated. This is because the good performance may not be fully recognized by the player.

  Further, even if the effect control microcomputer 121 is executing the first logo effect (pre-read effect that causes the logo movable body 57k to move up and down), the second logo effect (the logo moveable body) The effect of performing the ascending operation at 57k) is executed. More specifically, when it is determined that the second logo effect is to be executed while the first logo effect is being executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the logo movable body 57k to perform an ascending / descending operation in accordance with the change related to the determination. Without ascending operation. That is, in this embodiment, the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k is executed with priority over the raising / lowering operation. In this embodiment, the start timing of the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k is the same as the timing at which the raising / lowering operation was supposed to be started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second logo effect with a relatively high expectation degree is executed with the same probability as when the first logo effect is not executed even when the first logo effect is being executed. . Therefore, it is possible to maintain the gaming interest by executing the second logo effect.

  Note that combinations of pre-reading effects and fluctuating notice effects other than those described above are executed without restriction.

  Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 related to the execution of the effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  [Process when receiving a start winning command] The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the first starting winning command or the second starting winning command is received in the received command analyzing process (S4201, see FIG. 33). If it is determined that it has been received, a winning command reception process shown in FIG. 43 is performed.

  [Process for receiving a winning command] As shown in FIG. 43, in the process for receiving a winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed is ON. (S4801). If the continuous effect flag is ON (YES in S4801), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the continuous effect flag is not ON (NO in S4801), a lottery of prefetch effects is performed and whether or not various prefetch effects are executed is determined (S4802). In this process, it is determined whether or not to execute each of the zone effect, the first logo effect, and the chance eye effect. The execution probability of each effect is as shown in FIG.

  If the pre-reading effect is not executed (NO in S4803), this process is finished, but if the pre-reading effect (at least one of a plurality of types of pre-reading effects) is executed (YES in S4803), the continuous effect flag is set. When turned ON (S4804), the current special figure 1 hold number (when the first start winning command is received) or the current special figure 2 hold number (when the second start winning command is received) is set in the continuous effect counter. (S4805). Then, prefetch effect type data indicating the prefetch effect determined to be executed in the lottery of step S4802 is set (S4806). That is, when it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed in the lottery of step S4802, the prefetch effect type data indicating the zone effect is set, and when it is determined that the first logo effect is executed, the prefetch effect type indicating the first logo effect is set. If data is set and it is determined that the chance eye effect is to be executed, pre-read effect type data indicating the chance eye effect is set.

  [Processing when a Variation Start Command is Received] Whether or not the effect control microcomputer 121 has received a special figure 1 variation start command or a special figure 2 variation start command in the reception command analysis process (S4201, see FIG. 33). If it is determined that a change start command is received, the process at the time of receiving a change start command shown in FIG. 44 is performed.

  [Variation start command reception processing] In the variation start command reception processing, it is determined what kind of effect is to be performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation start command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a variation effect selection process (S5001). In the variation effect selection process (S5001), it is determined by determining what kind of effect pattern is to be performed as the variation effect (presence / absence of reach, effect development, final stop mode of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, etc.) Set the production pattern of the changed production. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs a continuous production process (S5002) relating to the execution of the continuous production, and subsequently, a fluctuation time notice production process relating to the execution of the fluctuation time notice effect (notice effect other than the pre-reading effect) ( S5003) is performed.

  [Continuous Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the continuous effect processing (S5001), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5101). If it is not ON (NO in S5101), this process ends. If it is ON (YES in S5101), the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (S5102), and continuous effect data corresponding to the prefetch effect type data is set (S5103). For example, if pre-reading effect type data for zone effects is set, continuous effect data designating control in the CHANCE zone is set. Further, if the pre-reading effect type data of the first logo effect is set, continuous effect data designating that the logo movable body 57k is to be moved up and down is set. Further, if the pre-reading effect type data of the chance eye effect is set, continuous effect data that specifies that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are to be displayed in a definite stop at the same color chance is set.

  [Variable Notice Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the fluctuating notice effect process (S5002), the effect controlling microcomputer 121 first draws a fluctuating notice effect and whether or not various kinds of fluctuating notice effects are executed. Is determined (S5201). In this process, it is determined whether or not to execute each of the zone effect, the second logo effect, the symbol effect, and the mini character notice as the notice effect at the time of change. The execution probability of each effect is as shown in FIG.

  When the change notice effect is not executed (NO in S5202), the process proceeds to step S5206, but when the change notice effect (at least one of a plurality of kinds of change notice effects) is executed (YES in S5202). ), It is determined whether or not the forbidden effect shown in FIG. 42 is included in the fluctuating notice effect determined to be executed in step S5201 (S5203). That is, it is determined whether a change notice effect at the time of change that cannot be executed in relation to the prefetch effect is selected.

  If the forbidden variation notice effect is not selected (YES in S5203), the fluctuating notice effect data indicating the fluctuating notice effect determined to be executed is set according to the lottery result in step S5201 (S5204). The process proceeds to step S5206.

  On the other hand, if the prohibited notice effect at the time of change is selected (NO in S5203), the change indicating the notice effect at the time of change other than the prohibited effect among the notice items at the time of change determined to be executed in the lottery of step S5201 Time notice effect data is set (S5205), and the process proceeds to step S5206. This process prohibits execution of the symbol effect during the chance eye effect or execution of the zone effect as the change notice effect during the continuous effect of the CHANCE zone.

  In step S5206, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is “0”. If it is not “0” (NO in S5206), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S5206), the continuous effect flag is turned OFF (S5207), the prefetch effect type data is cleared (S5208), and this process is terminated.

  In addition, the information of the effect pattern of the variation effect, the continuous effect data, and the notice effect data at the time of the change set in the above process is included in the change effect start command, and the image control board is transmitted in the command transmission process (S4004, FIG. 31). 140. Receiving this, the image control board 140 controls the image display device 50 in order to realize the effect content indicated by the command.

  Further, based on the production pattern of the variation effect, the continuous effect data, and the notice effect data at the time of variation set in the above process, the light emission data output process (S4102, FIG. 32), the movable device control process (S4103, FIG. 32), By executing the sound control process (S4203, FIG. 33), the light emission effect, the movable body effect (including the effect using the logo movable body 57k), and the sound effect of the selected effect content are executed. In addition, when the continuous effect data indicating the first logo effect (elevating operation) and the change notice effect data at the time of the second logo effect (ascending operation) are set together, the movable device control process (S4103, In FIG. 32), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the logo movable body 57k to perform the ascending operation (that is, executes the second logo effect).

  Note that the hold icon HA and the icon TA (see FIG. 28) are displayed when the production control microcomputer 121 receives a winning command (a first starting winning command or a second starting winning command) and a change start command ( This is performed when a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 starts displaying the hold icon HA at the time of starting winning, and shift-displays the hold icon HA at the start of variation or ends the display of the icon TA. For the display control of the hold icon HA and the icon TA, a known technique can be appropriately employed.

  Next, execution examples of characteristic effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. These production execution examples are realized by the above configuration.

  [Single example of pre-reading effect] First, an example of executing the pre-reading effect alone will be described with reference to FIG. Production execution examples A to C shown in FIG. 47A are examples in which it is determined that the continuous production is executed in the pre-reading determination at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold.

  Note that the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous performance is referred to as target hold. In the table of FIG. 47, the target hold positions are hold 4 (fourth hold), hold 3 (third hold), hold 2 (second hold), hold 1 (first hold) Suspend), the change (the special figure change based on the target hold) and the execution state of the production when changing. Note that the timing 2 in the column of the fluctuation in the table shown in FIG. 47 is a timing after the timing 1. Specifically, the timing 1 is a timing at which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 start to display the fluctuation display, and a timing 2 is a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 have started the fluctuation display ( In this embodiment, the timing after the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach reach). Timing 1 and timing 2 can be changed as appropriate.

  The effect execution example A is an example in which a zone effect is executed as a continuous effect. In the variation effect when the target hold is on hold 3, the CHANCE zone emblem image G41 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (FIG. 35A), and subsequently includes the characters “CHANCE” and “zone”. A band image G42 is displayed (FIG. 35B). The display of the band image G42 is continued until a predetermined timing in the variation effect based on the target hold (until the development effect is started in this embodiment).

  The production execution example B is an example in which the first logo production (elevating operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed as a continuous production. When the production pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 starts variable display in the variation production when the target hold is on hold 3, hold 2, hold 1 and the variation production based on the target hold, the logo movable body 57k moves up and down. A first logo effect (FIGS. 36A and 36B) for performing the operation is executed.

  The effect execution example C is an example in which a chance eye effect is executed as a continuous effect. In the variable effect when the target hold is from hold 3 to hold 1, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at the same color chance (FIGS. 37 (B) (D) (E)). An image G7 is displayed. In addition, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start changing display in the next change effect (change effect when target hold is hold 2, hold effect 1 and change effect based on target hold) when the same color chance is stopped and displayed Also when the color effect image G7 is displayed, the color effect image G7 is displayed.

  [Single Example of Fluctuation Notice Effect] Next, an execution example of the fluctuation notice effect alone will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuating notice effect is executed in a fluctuating effect based on a prize that triggered the execution of the effect. An effect execution example a shown in FIG. 47B is an example in which a zone effect is executed as a change notice effect. In the effect execution example a, the zone effect is executed at the timing (timing 2) after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reached.

  The effect execution example b is an example in which the second logo effect (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed. In the effect execution example b, the second logo effect (FIGS. 36A and 36C) is executed at the start of variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1).

  The effect execution example c is an example in which a symbol effect is executed. In the effect execution example c, the symbol effect is executed at the start of the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1). That is, the flame effect image G5 is displayed around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIGS. 38A to 38C).

  The effect execution example d is an example in which a mini character notice is executed. In the effect execution example d, the mini character notice is executed at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1). That is, after the mini character G61 is displayed (FIG. 39A), the line G62 is displayed (FIG. 39B).

  [Combined Example of Pre-reading Effect and Fluctuation Notice Effect] Next, a combined execution example of the pre-reading effect and the fluctuating notice effect will be described. Production execution examples 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 47C are examples in which it is determined that the continuous production is executed in the pre-reading determination at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold. In the description of the execution examples 1 to 5 shown below, the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold and the icon TA are illustrated in a display form of “☆”.

  In the execution example 1 shown in FIG. 47C, while the target hold is on hold 3 to hold 1, the change effect corresponding to each special figure change based on the special figure 1 hold stored before the target hold. In response to the start, a first logo effect is performed in which the logo movable body 57k moves up and down (FIGS. 48A to 48G). That is, the first logo effect is executed at the start of each variation over three consecutive special figure variations. Then, when the special figure variation based on the target hold is started, the symbol effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 48 (H)), and then the logo movable body 57k performs the ascending operation. Logo production is executed (FIGS. 49A and 49B).

  In the production execution example 2, while the target hold is in the hold 3 to the hold 1, in the change production corresponding to each special figure variation based on the special figure 1 hold stored before the target hold, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 , EZ3 is finally stopped and displayed at the same color chance, and the chance eye effect is displayed to display the color effect image G7 (FIGS. 50A to 50G). That is, the chance stage effect is executed when each change is stopped over three consecutive special figure changes. Also in this effect execution example 2, when the special figure change based on the target hold is started (FIG. 50 (H)), the second logo effect in which the logo movable body 57k performs the ascending operation is executed as in the effect execution example 1. (FIGS. 49A and 49B).

  That is, in this embodiment, even when an effect using the logo movable body 57k (first logo effect) is executed as a pre-reading effect, or even when an effect not using the logo movable body 57k (chance eye effect) is executed, the target It is possible to execute an effect (second logo effect) using the logo movable body 57k as a change time notice effect at the time of a special map change based on the hold. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the second logo effect with the same probability as the change notice effect regardless of which prefetch effect is executed (see FIG. 41).

  In the production execution example 3, the zone production that enters the CHANCE zone is executed in the variation production executed when the target hold is in the hold 3 (FIGS. 51A to 51D). The CHANCE zone is continued until the change effect corresponding to the special figure change based on the target hold (FIGS. 51A to 51H and 52A to 52C). In the production execution example 3, when the special figure variation based on the target hold is started, the symbol effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 52A), and then the logo movable body 57k is displayed. The second logo effect for performing the ascending operation is executed (FIG. 52 (B)).

  In the execution example 4, the chance eye effect is executed from when the target hold is on hold 3 (FIG. 50), and the second logo effect is executed in the variable effect based on the target hold (FIG. 49). This is the same as production execution example 2. In the effect execution example 4, after the second logo effect is executed, the zone effect is executed during the execution of N reach (FIGS. 53A to 53C). That is, the zone effect is executed as the change notice effect. In this zone effect, first, an emblem image G41 is displayed that suggests being controlled in the “CHANCE zone” (FIG. 53 (B)), and then a band image G42 (“CHANCE zone” indicating that it is a CHANCE zone). "Is displayed so that the characters" "flow from right to left (Fig. 53 (C)). In this embodiment, the zone effect as the change notice effect is the same as the zone effect as the look-ahead effect. If the two effects are similar to the extent that they can recognize the transition to the CHANCE zone, there are differences in the effects (for example, whether or not the emblem image G41 is displayed and the color of the belt image G42). May be.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the CHANCE zone is controlled by the pre-reading effect and a case where the CHANCE zone is not controlled by the pre-reading effect but is controlled by the CHANCE zone as the change notice effect. Therefore, even when a prefetch effect (chance eye effect or the like) having a lower jackpot expectation than the zone effect is executed (see FIG. 40), the game is played in the hope that the zone effect will be executed as a change notice effect. It is possible.

  In effect execution example 5, the chance eye effect is executed from when the target hold is in hold 3 (FIG. 50). This is the same as the effect execution example 4. However, in the execution example 5, the second logo effect is not executed in the variable effect based on the target hold, and the mini character notice is executed (FIGS. 54A and 54B). Also, in the effect execution example 5, the zone effect as the change notice effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, when performing the zone effect (FIG. 53) as the change time notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 often selects the second logo effect as the effect executed before the mini character notice ( FIG. 41). That is, the second logo effect is an indication of the execution of the zone effect as a change notice effect. Therefore, when the second logo effect is executed, the player can expect that the zone effect will be executed later.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute a symbol effect when the first logo effect (elevating operation) or the zone effect is executed as the prefetch effect (FIG. 47C). When the chance effect effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, the symbol effect is not executed (the effect execution example 2 of FIG. 47C, the effect execution). Example 4 and production execution example 5). This is because both the chance eye effect and the design effect are effects using the effect designs EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which may be confusing in that respect.

  Next, production execution examples 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 47C will be described in more detail based on FIGS.

  Production execution example 1: FIG. 48A shows a stop mode in which production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are “1, 4, 9” in daytime mode (first normal production mode in which daytime normal background image G102 is displayed). This shows the time when the stop is definitely displayed. The target hold is stored as the fourth special figure 1 hold. A hold icon “☆” is displayed as a hold icon HA indicating target hold.

  When the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started (that is, in the variation effect when the target hold is at the hold 3 position), the first logo effect is executed (FIG. 48B). This variable display is finally stopped and displayed at the “2 · 3 · 9” break (FIG. 48C).

  The first logo effect is also executed in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 2 position) (FIG. 48D). This fluctuating effect is definitely stopped and displayed with a variation of “4, 9, 5” (FIG. 48E). Furthermore, the first logo effect is also executed in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 1 position) (FIG. 48F). This fluctuating effect is definitely stopped and displayed with a variation of “3, 5, 6” (FIG. 48 (G)). Then, when the changing effect based on the target hold is started, the symbol effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 48H), and then the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 49). (A) (B)).

  Production execution example 2: FIG. 50 (A) shows the same situation as FIG. 48 (A). In the variation effect when the target hold is in the position of the hold 3, the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitely in the same color chance (the blue same color chance consisting of “2, 4 and 6” in this variation effect). The display is stopped and the color effect image G7 is displayed (FIGS. 50B and 50C). Even in the next variation production (variation production when the target hold is in the hold 2 position), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 have the same color chance (in this variation production, the same color chance of green consisting of “1,5,9”) Eye) is finally stopped and displayed, and the color effect image G7 is displayed (FIGS. 50D and 50E). Furthermore, even in the next variation effect (variation effect when the target hold is in the hold 1 position), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 have the same color chance (in this variation effect, the same color of red consisting of “3, 7 and 7”) At the chance chance), the display is finally stopped and the color effect image G7 is displayed (FIGS. 50F and 50G). Then, when the variable effect based on the target hold is started, the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 50 (H) → FIGS. 49 (A) and (B)).

  Production execution example 3: FIG. 51 (A) shows the same situation as FIG. 48 (A). In the fluctuating effect when the target hold is at the hold 3 position, the CHANCE zone emblem image G41 (image showing transition to the “CHANCE zone”) is displayed (FIGS. 51B and 51C), and thereafter The band image G42 including the characters “CHANCE” and “zone” (an image indicating that it is in the “CHANCE zone”) continues to be displayed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are “2 · 3 · 9”. Is stopped and displayed (FIG. 51D).

  Even in the next variation effect (variation effect when the target hold is at the hold 2 position), the band image G42 including the characters “CHANCE” and “zone” continues to be displayed (FIG. 51E). In this variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode of “4, 9 and 5” (FIG. 51 (F)). Further, the band image G42 including the characters “CHANCE” and “zone” continues to be displayed in the next variation effect (variation effect when the target hold is at the hold 1 position) (FIG. 51 (G)). In this variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode of “3 · 5 · 6” (FIG. 51 (H)).

  In the variation effect based on the target hold, the band image G42 including the characters “CHANCE” and “zone” is continuously displayed (FIGS. 52A to 52C). In this variation effect, a symbol effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 52A), and then the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 52). 52 (B)). In this variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach (FIG. 52 (C)), and the development effect is executed (FIG. 52 (D)). The subsequent production flow is as shown in FIGS. The band image G42 is displayed until immediately before the execution of the development effect.

  Production execution example 4: The flow of production from when the target hold is in the hold 4 position to when the fluctuating production based on the target hold is started is shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to (H) and FIGS. 49 (A) and 49 (B). This is the same as the performance execution example 2 shown in FIG. That is, until the variation effect based on the target hold is started, the chance eye effect is executed (FIG. 50), and when the change effect based on the target hold is started, the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 49). In this effect execution example 4, after FIG. 49 (B), a zone effect is executed as a change notice effect. Specifically, after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reached after FIG. 49 (B) (FIG. 53 (A)), an emblem image G41 indicating that the “CHANCE zone” is to be shifted is displayed ( FIG. 53 (B)). After that, the band image G42 including the characters “CHANCE” and “zone” is displayed, that is, the band image G42 is displayed while N reach is performed (FIG. 53C), and the development effect is executed ( FIG. 53 (D)). As the development effect is executed, the display of the band image G42 ends. That is, the band image G42 is displayed until immediately before the development effect. It should be noted that how long the band image G42 (that is, an image indicating that it is in the “CHANCE zone”) is displayed can be changed as appropriate.

  Production execution example 5: The flow of production from when the target hold is at the hold 4 position until the fluctuating production based on the target hold is started with the production execution example 2 shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to (H). It is the same. That is, the chance eye effect is executed (FIG. 50). In this effect execution example 5, when the variable effect based on the target hold is started, a mini character notice is executed (FIGS. 54A and 54B). In the mini character notice, a mini character G61 and a line G62 are displayed. Note that in this embodiment, the mini-character notice has the lowest jackpot expectation level in the fluctuating notice effect shown in FIG. 34 (see FIG. 41). In the production execution example 5, after the mini character notice, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach (FIG. 54 (C)). )).

  Next, the relationship between the combined execution example of the pre-reading effect and the fluctuating notice effect and the jackpot expectation will be described with reference to FIG. As in FIG. 47, all of the effect execution examples shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which it is determined that the continuous effect is executed in the prefetch determination at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold, and the target hold position is hold. 4 to 1 and the execution state of the production when changing with the change (special figure change based on the target hold).

  Production execution examples 11 to 16 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which a first logo production (elevating operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed as a prefetching production. In the production execution examples 11 to 14, the second logo production (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed in place of the first logo production in the change. On the other hand, in the execution examples 15 and 16, the first logo effect is executed even in the variation. Further, in the effect execution examples 11 and 12, the zone effect is executed in the variation. On the other hand, in the effect execution examples 13 to 16, the zone effect is not executed in the variation. In the production execution examples 11, 13, and 15, the symbol effect is executed in the change, and the mini character notice is not executed. On the other hand, in the effect execution examples 12, 14, and 16, the symbol effect is not executed in the change, and the mini character notice is executed. The production execution examples 11 to 15 are special figure fluctuation patterns for performing SP reach, and the production execution example 16 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for performing N reach but not SP reach. It should be noted that effect execution example 13 is the same as effect execution example 1 shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, such execution execution examples 11 to 16 may be executed. If the execution probability of each effect is taken into consideration, the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree in these effect execution examples is as follows: Effect execution example 11> Effect execution example 12> Effect execution example 13> Effect execution example 14> Effect execution example 15> Effect execution Example 16.

  In addition, production execution examples 21 to 23 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which a chance eye production is executed as a prefetching production. In the production execution examples 21 and 22, the second logo production (upward movement of the logo movable body 57k) is executed in the change, and the mini character notice is not executed. On the other hand, in the production execution example 23, the second logo production is not executed in the change, and the mini character notice is executed. In the effect execution example 21, the zone effect is executed in the change. On the other hand, in the effect execution examples 22 and 23, the zone effect is not executed in the variation. Production execution examples 21 and 22 are special figure fluctuation patterns for performing SP reach, and production execution example 23 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for performing N reach but not SP reach. It should be noted that production execution example 21 is production execution example 4 shown in FIG. 47 (C), production execution example 22 is production execution example 2 shown in FIG. 47 (C), and production execution example 23 is FIG. 47 (C). This is the same as the effect execution example 5 shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, such effect execution examples 21 to 23 may be executed. If the execution probability of each effect is taken into consideration, the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree in these effect execution examples is: the effect execution example 21> the effect execution example 22> the effect execution example 23.

  Also, the effect execution examples 31 to 33 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in the case where a zone effect is being executed as a pre-reading effect. In the effect execution examples 31 and 32, the second logo effect (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed in the change. In the effect execution example 33, the second logo effect is not executed in the change. In the effect execution examples 31 and 33, the symbol effect is executed in the variation. In the effect execution example 32, the symbol effect is not executed in the change. Further, in the performance execution examples 32 and 33, the mini character notice is executed in the change, but in the effect execution example 31, the mini character notice is not executed in the change. And all the production execution examples 31-33 are special figure fluctuation patterns which perform SP reach. The effect execution example 31 is the same as the effect execution example 3 shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, such effect execution examples 31 to 33 may be executed. If the execution probability of each effect is taken into consideration, the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree in these effect execution examples is the effect execution example 31> the effect execution example 32> the effect execution example 33.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the player can expect a big hit at various timings by performing the pre-reading effect, the fluctuating notice effect, and the reach effect (SP reach, N reach, etc.) in combination. As a result, a high level of entertainment is realized.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree of various prefetch effects and the jackpot expectation degree or reach expectation degree of the fluctuating notice effect can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, you can increase the chance of hitting the chance to produce a larger hit than the first logo effect, increase the expectation of the jackpot effect of the zone effect only as a look-ahead effect, or increase it only as a notice effect when changing, In either case, it can be raised as well.

<Effects of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

  (1) According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the first logo effect (FIG. 48, first pre-effect) using the logo movable body 57k is performed based on the prefetch determination (second determination). Similarly to the case where the chance eye effect (FIG. 50, second pre-effect) without using the logo movable body 57k is performed, the logo movable body 57k is changed according to the big hit determination (first determination) being performed. The used second logo effect (FIG. 49, drive notice effect) can be performed (effect execution example 1 and effect execution example 2 shown in FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to keep the fun of executing the second logo effect as the notice effect at the time of the change according to the jackpot determination being performed, and to reduce the gaming interest by reducing the second logo effect. It is possible to suppress. In other words, even if the movable body effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, it is possible to maintain the fun that the movable body effect is performed as the change time notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the movable body effect (the second logo effect, see FIG. 36 (C)) rather than the movable body effect (the first logo effect, see FIG. 36 (B)) as the pre-reading effect. Moves the logo movable body 57k upward. For this reason, the first logo effect also functions as a turn effect for the execution of the second logo effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (2) Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the first logo effect is performed, the second logo effect is executed with the same execution probability as when the chance eye effect is performed ( (See FIG. 41). Therefore, it is possible to keep constant the fun of executing the second logo effect as the notice effect at the time of change.

  (3) Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the second logo effect (upward movement of the logo movable body 57k) functions as an effect that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state ( (See FIG. 41). In this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the execution of the second logo effect that is important as an effect in this way from being restricted by the execution state of the prefetch effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interests.

  (4) Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even when the first logo effect is executed or when the chance eye effect is executed, there is a restriction due to the execution state of the prefetch effect (pre-effect). Instead, a common notice effect (for example, the second logo effect) can be executed in response to the determination of the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of the change notice effect at the time of change, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment of the game due to the limited execution of the notice effect at the time of change.

  (5) In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the execution of the second logo production (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) suggesting that there is a relatively high possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state Since it is not limited by the type, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interests.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when the chance eye effect is executed as the continuous effect, the symbol effect is not performed as the changing notice effect (FIG. 42). Therefore, while maintaining the fun of executing the second logo effect without being restricted by the execution state of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect and the changing time notice are provided for the design effect (partial change notice effect). It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where the effects interfere with each other and the effects of each effect cannot be fully exhibited. In this embodiment, since the symbol effect is a performance having a relatively low expectation level of the jackpot (see FIG. 41), the decrease in the game entertainment effect due to the limited execution of the symbol effect is small.

  (7) Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even when the chance-like effect is executed as the continuous effect, the same effect as the zone effect that is a continuous effect with a higher jackpot expectation than this is the so-called variation It may be executed as an effect for the purpose. That is, the zone effect may be executed as the change notice effect (FIG. 53). Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (8) Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the zone effect as the fluctuating notice effect is more easily executed when the second logo effect is executed than when the mini character notice is executed ( FIG. 41). Therefore, whether or not the zone effect is executed can be suggested by the type of the change notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to expect the execution of the zone effect from the execution state of the notice effect at the time of change, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (9) In addition, the various continuous effects and the notice at the time of change in the present embodiment give the player a fun according to the contents of each effect, the execution timing, the execution probability, etc., even as independent effects.

<Modified example of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, when the second logo effect (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is executed, the change notice effect when the change is performed is more than when another change notice effect such as a mini character notice is executed. As described above, the zone effect is easily executed. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure where the zone effect is more likely to be executed as the change notice effect when the second logo effect is executed than when the second logo effect is not executed. In this configuration, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the second logo effect is to be executed with a relatively high probability (for example, 50%) when it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed as the change notice effect. When it is determined not to execute, it can be configured to determine to execute the second logo effect with a relatively low probability (for example, 10%).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate whether or not the zone effect as the notice effect at the time of change is executed by the execution state of the second logo effect. It is possible to expect the execution of the zone effect as the time notice effect, and the game entertainment can be improved. Moreover, when it is set as such a structure, it is good to comprise so that a 2nd logo effect can be performed also when the prefetch effect different from zone effects, such as a chance eye effect, is performed. If comprised in this way, when the pre-reading effect different from a zone effect is performed, it will become possible to be interested in the expansion | deployment of the effect after a 2nd logo effect, and it can improve game entertainment.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the second logo effect (the rising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is performed as the notice effect at the time of change regardless of the execution state of the prefetch effect. However, it is good also as a structure which changes with the execution condition of prefetching production. For example, when the first logo effect is executed, the second logo effect is selected at 30% as the change time notice effect, and when the chance eye effect is executed, the second logo effect is set to 10 as the change time notice effect. It is good also as a structure selected by%.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, although the jackpot expectation degree of the 2nd logo effect was made lower than the jackpot expectation degree of the zone effect as a change time notice effect, it may be made high. Note that the expected degree of jackpot in various effects can be changed as appropriate.

  In the first embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is the special gaming state. However, if the special gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player, it may be in other gaming states (high probability state, short-time state, etc.). Good. In this case, the first determination may not be a big hit determination, but may be a determination as to whether a high probability state or a time reduction state is used. Further, the second determination may be a pre-reading determination as to whether or not a high-probability state or a pre-reading determination as to whether or not a short-running state will occur, rather than a pre-reading determination as to whether or not the jackpot gaming state is reached.

  In the first embodiment, the effect based on the first determination (big hit determination) is set as a notice at the time of change, and the effect based on the second determination (prefetching determination) is set as a continuous effect. It may be a production.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the change notice effect and the continuous effect are effects that suggest the jackpot expectation degree, but may be effects that do not suggest the jackpot expectation degree. Specifically, for example, it may be a simple stage change.

  In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of change notice effects can be executed as effects based on the first determination (hit determination). However, it is not always necessary to have a plurality of change notice effects that can be executed. For example, a configuration that can execute only the second logo effect (effect that causes the logo movable body 57k to perform the ascending operation), a configuration that can execute only the zone effect (FIG. 53), and the like may be employed.

  In the first embodiment, the second logo effect is a “common notice effect” (an effect that may be executed even if the first logo effect is executed or the chance eye effect is executed). The “common notice effect” may not be an effect of operating a movable body such as the logo movable body 57k. That is, a sound effect, a light emission effect, or an image display effect that displays an image on the display unit 50a may be used.

  In each execution example (FIG. 47 (C) and FIG. 55) in the first embodiment, while the target hold position is in hold 3 to hold 1, various notice effects at the time of change (second logo effect or symbol effect). No mini character notice) is executed, but even if the target hold position is between hold 3 and hold 1, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute various fluctuating notice effects. is there. This point is as shown in FIG.

  In the first embodiment, a movable body effect as a look-ahead effect (first logo effect, FIG. 36 (B)) and a movable object effect as a change notice effect (second logo effect, see FIG. 36 (C)). Are different operation patterns, but the same operation pattern (for example, both effects may be the operation pattern 1 shown in FIG. 36B, etc.).

  In the first embodiment, when the first logo effect (the moving up and down operation of the logo movable body 57k) is performed as the pre-reading effect, the second logo effect (the moving up operation of the logo movable body 57k) is performed as the change notice effect. In this case, when the special figure change is started, the logo movable body 57k is caused to perform the ascending operation without performing the ascending / descending operation (see FIGS. 56A and 56B). On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which performs both raising / lowering operation | movement to the logo movable body 57k. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 56C, when the special figure changes, the logo movable body 57k is moved up and down (that is, moved up and down at the same timing as the first logo production as a continuous production). The ascending operation may be performed after the ascending / descending operation. In this configuration, when the second logo effect is executed as the change notice effect when the first logo effect is not executed, the execution timing of the effect is also the same as that of the second logo effect shown in FIG. It is good to set the same timing as the execution timing. That is, the execution timing of the second logo effect may be set to the timing shown in FIG. 56D (timing that does not overlap the execution period of the first logo effect).

  In the first embodiment, the symbol effect may be executed when the target hold position is hold 3 to hold 1.

  In the first embodiment, even when a pre-reading effect of the same color chance is being executed, a notice effect at the time of changing the symbol effect may be executed.

  In the first embodiment, as the effect mode to be shifted in the pre-read effect, there may be an effect mode (YY effect mode) having a lower expectation than the CHANCE zone in addition to the CHANCE zone. In addition, there may be a production mode (MM production mode) having a higher expectation than the CHANCE zone. In this case, the YY effect mode may be shifted to the CHANCE zone, or the CHANCE zone may be shifted to the MM effect mode. The transition of the effect mode may be performed within one variation or may be performed over a plurality of variations.

<Other changes>
Hereinafter, with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described.

  In the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, instead of the three symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are used. You may make it comprise with symbols other than three. For example, you may provide two symbols divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one symbol common in special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device that displays a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the holding storage unit for the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise as follows.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

<Invention disclosed in this specification>
The following inventions are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the following description, names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note. The invention A is a generic name for the following inventions A1 to A4, the invention B is a generic name for the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a generic name for the following inventions C1 to C4.

Invention A1:
First determination means (a process related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) whether to enter a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player;
Prior to the first determination, second determination means for performing a second determination (prefetch determination) whether to enter the special gaming state (processing related to the prefetch determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A movable movable body for production (logo movable body 57k),
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination, when executing a first prior effect using the effect movable body (first logo effect, FIG. 48) and a second prior effect without using the effect movable body ( There are occasions when the chance eye production, FIG. 50) is executed,
Whether the first preliminary effect is being executed or the second preliminary effect is being executed, a drive advance notice effect (second logo) using the effect movable body according to the first determination being made. 49. A game machine characterized by the fact that there is a case where an effect, FIG.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the first prior effect using the effect movable body is performed, the first prior effect without using the effect movable body is performed, as in the case of the first effect. Depending on the determination being made, a drive notice effect using the effect movable body may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to keep the fun of executing the driving announcement effect according to the first determination being made, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the limitation of the driving announcement effect. .

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
The effect control means executes the drive notice effect with the same probability (see FIG. 41) regardless of whether the first pre-effect is executed or the second pre-effect is executed. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the first preliminary presentation using the production movable body is performed, it is driven with the same probability as when the second preliminary presentation without using the production movable body is performed. Since the notice effect is executed, it is possible to keep the fun of executing the drive notice effect constant according to the first determination.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The driving announcement effect (the raising operation of the logo movable body 57k) is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of entering the special gaming state (see FIG. 41).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the drive announcement effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being in a special gaming state from being restricted by the type of advance effect. It is possible to prevent the decrease.

Invention A4:
Judgment used for the first judgment (big hit judgment) as to whether or not a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is made by establishment of the first condition (winning to the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12) Acquisition means for acquiring information (such as jackpot random numbers) (processing related to acquisition of special figure related random numbers by the game control microcomputer 101);
First determination means for performing the first determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means upon establishment of a second condition (the presence of special figure hold, not during execution of special figure fluctuation or jackpot game) Processing regarding jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101),
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit before the second condition is satisfied, second determination unit (game control microcomputer 101) that performs a second determination (pre-reading determination) as to whether or not the special gaming state is to be established. Processing related to prefetching determination)
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
A movable movable body for production (logo movable body 57k),
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination based on the specific determination information (for example, target hold in the embodiment) acquired by the acquisition unit, the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit prior to the specific determination information When the first preliminary presentation (first logo presentation, FIG. 48) using the production movable body is executed in response to the first determination based on the second, the production movable body is not used second. There are times when prior performance (chance eye production, FIG. 50) is executed,
Whether the first pre-production is being executed or the second pre-production is being executed, the production movable body is used in response to the first determination being made based on the specific determination information. A gaming machine characterized in that a drive notice effect (second logo effect, FIG. 49) may be executed (see FIG. 47C).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even when the first preliminary presentation using the production movable body is performed, the specific pre-production is performed in the same manner as when the second preliminary presentation without using the production movable body is performed. In response to the first determination being made based on the determination information, a drive notice effect using the effect movable body may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of executing the drive announcement effect in response to the first determination based on the specific determination information, and to suppress the decrease in the game entertainment due to the limitation of the drive announcement effect Is possible.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether to control to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that is determined based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination) by determining whether the special gaming state is entered before the above determination. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same kind of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the production based on the result of the prior determination has room for improvement in order to improve the fun of the game. The above-described invention A is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671. “The effect control means executes the first preliminary effect using the effect movable body based on the result of the second determination. And when performing a second preliminary presentation without using the movable body for presentation, the first determination is made whether the first preliminary presentation is being executed or the second preliminary presentation is being executed. Depending on the situation, there is a difference in that a drive notice effect using the effect movable body may be executed. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game through the production” (there is an effect).

Invention B1:
First determination means (a process related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) whether to enter a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player;
Prior to the first determination, second determination means for performing a second determination (prefetch determination) whether to enter the special gaming state (processing related to the prefetch determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination, one of a plurality of types of preliminary effects including a first preliminary effect (first logo effect, FIG. 48) and a second preliminary effect (chance eye effect, FIG. 50). Running,
In response to the first determination being made, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of notice effects (second logo effect, symbol effect, mini character notice, etc.)
A common notice effect (second logo effect) may be performed (see FIG. 47C) regardless of whether the first pre-effect is executed or the second pre-effect is executed. To play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first determination is performed without being restricted by the execution state of the pre-production, even when the first pre-production is executed or the second pre-production is executed. Depending on the situation, a common notice effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of the notice effect, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest due to the restriction of the notice effect.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
The common notice effect (second logo effect for causing the logo movable body 57k to perform the ascending operation) is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special game state is set (see FIG. 41). Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the notice effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being in a special gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the advancement of the effect of the advance effect. It is possible to prevent.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The plurality of types of notice effects include specific notice effects (design effects, FIG. 38) different from the common notice effects,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the second prior effect (chance eye effect) is being executed, the effect control means does not execute the specific notice effect (see FIG. 42).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second preliminary effect is executed, the specific notice effect is not performed. Therefore, while maintaining the fun of being able to execute a common notice effect without being restricted by the execution situation of the advance effect, for the specific notice effect, the advance effect and the notice effect interfere with each other. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the production effect cannot be fully exhibited.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether to control to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that is determined based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination) by determining whether the special gaming state is entered before the above determination. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same kind of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the production based on the result of the prior determination has room for improvement in order to improve the fun of the game. The above-mentioned invention B is the same for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671, “whether the effect control means is executing the first pre-effect or the second pre-effect. It is different in that there is a notice performance. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game through the production” (there is an effect).

Invention C1:
First determination means (a process related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) whether to enter a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player;
Prior to the first determination, second determination means for performing a second determination (prefetch determination) whether to enter the special gaming state (processing related to the prefetch determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination, a plurality of types of prior effects (zone effect, chance eye effect, etc.) including a specific prior effect (zone effect, FIG. 51) suggesting that there is a high possibility of entering the special gaming state. ) May perform one of the following:
When another prior effect (chance eye effect, FIG. 50) different from the specific prior effect is executed, after the first determination is made, the same or similar effect (zone) as the specific prior effect 53. A game machine characterized by performing (see FIG. 47C).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when another prior effect is executed, the same effect as the specific prior effect (or an effect similar to the specific prior effect) suggesting that there is a high possibility of entering the special gaming state. ) Can be expected to be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The effect control means may execute a specific notice effect (second logo effect causing the logo movable body 57k to perform an ascending operation) in response to the first determination being made,
The probability that the same or similar effect (zone effect, FIG. 53) as the specific prior effect is executed is different when the specific notice effect is executed and when it is not executed. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to indicate whether or not the same effect as the specific pre-effect (or an effect similar to the specific pre-effect) is executed in the execution state of the specific notice effect. . Therefore, it is possible to expect execution of the same effect as the specific advance effect (or an effect similar to the specific advance effect) from the execution state of the specific notice effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The production control means may execute the specific advance production (zone production, FIG. 51) or the other advance production (chance eye production, FIG. 50). A gaming machine characterized in that a second logo effect that causes the logo movable body 57k to perform an ascending operation may be executed (effect execution example 3 and effect execution example 4 shown in FIG. 47C).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific notice effect that can be executed even when another prior effect is performed is an execution suggestion of the same effect as the specific prior effect (or an effect similar to the specific prior effect) Therefore, it becomes possible to give interest to the development of the production after the specific notice production, and to improve the game entertainment.

Invention C4:
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The production control means can execute any one of a plurality of types of notice effects (second logo effect, mini character notice, etc.) in response to the first determination being made,
A gaming machine having a different probability of executing an effect (zone effect, FIG. 53) that is the same as or similar to the specific prior effect (see FIG. 41), depending on the type of the notice effect that has been executed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to indicate whether or not the same effect as the specific advance effect (or an effect similar to the specific advance effect) is executed by the type of the notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to expect execution of the same effect as the specific prior effect (or an effect similar to the specific prior effect) from the execution state of the notice effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether to control to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that is determined based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination) by determining whether the special gaming state is entered before the above determination. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same kind of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the production based on the result of the prior determination has room for improvement in order to improve the fun of the game. The above-described invention C is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33771. “The effect control means enters the special gaming state based on the result of the second determination performed before the first determination. May perform one of several types of prior effects, including specific prior effects that suggest a high probability of becoming After the first determination as to whether or not to enter the gaming state, the same or similar effect may be performed as a specific prior effect. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game through the production” (there is an effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 50 ... Image display device 57k ... Logo movable body 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (4)

Obtaining means for obtaining determination information used for a first determination as to whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is to be established by establishing the first condition;
First determination means for performing the first determination based on determination information acquired by the acquisition means by establishment of the second condition;
In response to the first determination being made, a symbol display means for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined symbol;
Second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means before the second condition is satisfied;
Production control means capable of controlling production;
A movable movable body for production,
The production control means includes
Based on the result of the second determination based on the specific determination information acquired by the acquisition means, the first determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means prior to the specific determination information is performed. particular response, and performing the first pre-production which operates the presentation movable body in a predetermined operation pattern, with it and is possible to perform a second pre-production which does not use the presentation movable member ,
In response to the previous SL first determination is made, the said presentation movable member said predetermined operation pattern it is possible to perform the driving informational display to operate at different operating patterns,
The first pre-production and the second pre-production are each continuous symbol variation from the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information to the symbol variation based on the specific determination information. A gaming machine that is a continuous performance that may be executed in
The production control means is configured to execute the first preliminary production in the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information, and also execute the second pre-production in the specific variation. A gaming machine characterized in that the driving advance notice effect can be executed in the symbol variation based on the determination information . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
When the first pre-effect is executed in the symbol variation based on the specific determination information when the first pre-effect is executed in the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information And when the driving advance notice effect is executed without executing the first pre-effect,
When the second prior effect is executed in the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information, the second preliminary effect and the driving advance notice in the symbol variation based on the specific determination information. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that there are times when it is performed . A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 ,
The production control means is configured to execute the first preliminary production in the symbol variation based on the determination information acquired before the specific determination information, and also execute the second pre-production in the specific variation. A gaming machine, wherein the driving notice effect is executed with the same probability in the symbol variation based on the determination information . A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the driving notice effect is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state is set.