JP6624530B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit, on condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and if it is determined that the big hit, the game ball A jackpot game that can be obtained is performed (see Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the display symbols are fluctuated and displayed on a predetermined background image on the display unit based on the result of the determination. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the effect symbols are variably displayed, an effect is performed in which a predetermined background image or effect symbols are covered to make them invisible.

Japanese Patent No. 6205637

  However, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that perform an effect of obscuring a predetermined background image or effect design to make it invisible.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine that can be in a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
With effect control means capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means including an image display unit,
The effect control means,
In the image display unit,
A background image can be displayed,
When displaying a predetermined background image, a specific effect for hiding the background image may be executed,
After the specific effect, unlike the predetermined background image, may display a specific background image indicating that there is a possibility of the special game state,
Examples process until hiding the background image according to the specific effect, at least a first step, a second step of hiding the background image with a different effect contents from the first step, there is,
The execution timing of the specific effect includes a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing,
When the specific effect is executed at the first timing, there is a case where the background image is hidden in the first process, and a case where the background image is hidden in the second process,
When the specific effect is executed at the second timing, the background image is not hidden in the first step, but the background image may be hidden in the second step. .

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

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view illustrating a standby state of the movable panel, (B) is a front view illustrating a moving state of the movable panel, and (C) is a front view illustrating a rotating state of the movable panel. It is a front view of a display. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing ordinary figure related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a big hit judgment table, (B) is a big hit symbol type judgment table, and (C) is a reach judgment table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. 9 is a first look-ahead determination table. It is a 2nd pre-reading determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram illustrating an example of a demonstration moving image, and (B) is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure showing an example of a background image for probability change, and (E) is a figure showing an example of a background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round effect, (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending effect. (A) is a figure showing an example of an effect symbol, and (B) is a figure showing an example of an effect symbol display area. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure fluctuation production of the loss without the reach. It is a figure showing an example from the start of a special figure fluctuation production to reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. 23. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. 24. It is a figure showing an example of a movable body effect. It is a figure showing an example of an operation effect. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation effect. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation icon change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation icon change notice. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of a game control timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a diagram illustrating a continuation of FIG. 33. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart of a 1 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and is a diagram illustrating a continuation of FIG. 44. 5 is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a first sliding door notice execution determination table, and (B) is a first sliding door notice mode determination table. (A) is a second sliding door notice execution determination table, and (B) is a second sliding door notice mode determination table. (A) is a first sliding door notice type determination table, and (B) is a symbol action notice execution determination table. It is a figure showing an example of an effect design of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma image used for a 1st fusuma notice. It is a figure showing an example of a fusuma image used for the 2nd fusuma notice. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal 1st sliding door notice. It is a figure which shows an example of a special 1st sliding door notice. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol action notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the special 1st fusuma notice of the 1st fusuma notice mode 5. It is a figure showing an example of high expectation production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd sliding door notice. It is a figure showing an example of a fusuma image used for a fusuma notice of a 2nd embodiment. (A) is a sliding table notice execution determination table, and (B) is a sliding table notice execution timing determination table. It is a sliding table notice type judgment table. It is a high expectation effect execution determination table. It is a high expectation effect execution determination table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a fusuma notice mode judgment table. It is a symbol action notice execution determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a sliding door notice of the 1st production type performed at the 1st timing. It is a figure showing an example of high expectation production. It is a figure showing an example of the sliding door notice of the 2nd production type performed at the 1st timing. It is a figure which shows an example of the sliding door notice of the sliding door notice mode 6 performed at a 1st timing. It is a figure showing an example of the sliding door notice of the 1st production type performed at the 2nd timing. It is a figure showing an example of the sliding door notice of the 2nd production type performed at the 2nd timing. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol action notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the sliding door notice of the sliding door notice mode 6 performed at a 2nd timing.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is a premise of the characteristic portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same portions will be omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplicity of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is described to omit or abbreviate the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, or member, or the like for the symbol or code. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is defined as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is defined as a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming board unit YU including a gaming board 1 and a gaming machine frame 2 in which the gaming board unit YU is housed. The gaming machine frame 2 is a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to a game store, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21, and a game board unit YU is attached, and before being rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. A door 23.

  The outer shapes of the outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 in a front view are substantially the same. The inner frame 22 is attached to the front of the outer frame 21.

  The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23m having a substantially vertical rectangular large opening formed at the approximate center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted into the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate into a substantially vertically rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game store, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. it can. Note that, as the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is only necessary that the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 23t from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude of the force (firing strength) applied to the game ball to fire the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

  In addition, an upper plate 34 protruding greatly forward and a lower plate 35 disposed immediately below the upper plate 34 are provided at a lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided at the front center of the upper plate 34. The operation portion projecting from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 of the first effect button 40k so as to be visible is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34. On the upper surface of the lower plate 35, there is provided a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing an extra game ball that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

  Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided above, on the right side, and on the left side of the transparent plate 23t on the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a speaker 52R disposed on the right side, are directed downward and in the left-right direction. They are arranged side by side at a distance. A second effect button 41k that can be pressed down is provided below the right side decorative body 32. The operation portion of the second effect button 41k is formed in a rod shape. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided from the right decorative body 32 to the right front part of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the left front part of the upper plate 34.

  In addition, the position and number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. At the approximate center of the game board 1, an opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed.

  A substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 so as to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Outside the center decorative body 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decorative body 61, and an outer rail between the left side portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decorative body 61. A curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to 62 and the center decorative body 61 is formed.

  A region surrounded by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62, the inner rail 63, and the like on the front surface of the game board 1 forms a game region 6. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. The area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a firing area 7 through which the shot game balls can pass to the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The gaming nails enter the game area 6 and flow the game balls flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the large winning opening 14, and the like. It constitutes a route leading to.

  A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6. In the general winning device 10D, a general winning opening 10 is formed so that game balls can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  A first start winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decoration 61 in the game area 6. In the first start winning device 11D, the first start port 11 is formed so that game balls can enter. The first start winning device 11D has a non-operation structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 has a constant (unchanged) ease of entering a game ball without change. When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the game ball that has entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  Note that a warp portion 61w through which the game ball passes is formed from the left side portion to the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. The entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decorative body 61. The game ball that has entered the warp portion 61w exits from the exit through the inside of the warp portion 61w. A stage 61s on which the game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decoration 61. At the tip of the stage 61s, a lower guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided. The first starting port 11 is provided directly below the lower guiding portion 61y.

  Immediately below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (a so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric starter 12D is provided with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by an electric tube opening / closing member 12k provided in the electric tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening and closing member 12k.

  The electric tube opening / closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can protrude forward from the retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the second starting port 12 is opened so as to be able to enter a ball. Specifically, a vertical portion provided on the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k receives the game ball, and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting port 12.

  As described above, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

  The gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. Note that the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

  On the right side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6 and downstream of the gate 13, a large winning device 14D is provided. The special winning device 14D is formed with a special winning opening 14 that can be changed between a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The special winning opening 14 has a closed mode and an open mode by an AT opening / closing member 14k included in the special winning device 14D. That is, the special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening and closing member 14k.

  The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member formed of a flat plate having a substantially horizontal rectangular shape as viewed from the front, and usually closes the special winning opening 14. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees about its rotation axis such that the upper end falls forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k projects perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the special winning opening 14 is opened so as to allow a ball to enter.

  In this way, it is possible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the special winning opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

  In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally below left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the game area 6 (the front of the game board 1). From the front. The game balls rolling on the upper surface of the guidance route 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but cannot enter the first starting port 11 basically.

  The entry of game balls into the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 14, and the general winning port 10 and the passing of the game balls through the gate 13 are collectively described as the first starting port 11, The second starting opening 12, the big winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B 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 6A is referred to as “left hit”. 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 6B is referred to as "right strike".

  In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired right. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also constituted by a number of game nails (not shown).

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim at the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a special winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim at winning at the gate 13, the second starting port 12, or the big winning port 14 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second channel R2 by right-handing.

  At the lowermost portion of the game area 6, there are provided two out ports 19 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6. I have. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize in each winning opening can be appropriately set.

  Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described. The board rendering unit EU is a unit in which a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering are unitized. The image display device 50 and the board movable device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

  The image display device 50 is configured by a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1.

  The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k includes a horizontally long, plate-like elevating member 55k2 that is maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center in the left-right direction of the elevating member 55k2. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state where the board movable body 55k is arranged at the initial position, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly lower than the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, in the standby state, only a part of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player, and the board movable body 55k is arranged so that most of the movable member 55k is invisible (see FIG. 3A).

  Then, the board movable body 55k can be entirely lowered from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, rise from the operating position and return to the initial position (see FIG. 3B). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is located substantially at the center of the opening 1A in a front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be set as appropriate, and may be a position where the board movable body 55k is located above or substantially below the center of the opening 1A in front view. Good.

  Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a front view around a rotation axis formed in the front-rear direction at the center (see FIG. 3C). The rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the movable platen 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

  In addition, the position and 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.

  Next, a description will be given of the indicators 8 arranged on the right side of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 and at the substantially right center of the game area 6 in the vertical direction (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays a first special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1”) and a second special symbol (hereinafter, “special figure 2”) are displayed on the indicators 8. ) Is variably displayed, and a general figure display 82 variably displays an ordinary symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “general figure”). In addition, the indicators 8 include a special figure 1 hold display 83a for displaying the number of special figure 1 reservations described later and a special figure 2 hold display 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 reservations 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 starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as “special figure”, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as “special figure lottery”. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure display 81". Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called "special figure reservation display 83".

  The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is stopped and displayed after the variable display. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure) is identification information indicating the result of the special figure lottery derived as a variable display result. If the special map stopped and displayed is a specific special map determined in advance, a jackpot game with opening of the special winning opening 14 is performed.

  The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting state of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b indicates the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot, the first, second, fifth and sixth from the left, such as “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■: unlit) A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a big hit symbol and represents a big hit. Further, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □” is finally turned on. This lighting mode is a losing symbol, and represents losing. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  In the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined variable time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variation display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the 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 (displayed in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, there is a case where the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are not immediately performed even when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. Specifically, this is a case where a prize is won in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the big hit game. In this case, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are suspended based on the winning. The reserved special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are referred to as “special figure reservation”.

  The special figure reservation includes a special figure 1 lottery held based on the winning in the first opening 11, “special figure 1 holding” representing a variable display of the special figure 1, and a winning in the second starting opening 12. The special figure 2 lottery held based on the special figure 2 and “special figure 2 reservation” indicating the variable display of the special figure 2 are included. Then, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lotteries and variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the variable display of the special figure 2.

  It is also possible to set the upper limit value for the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. When an upper limit is set for the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations, the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations may be the same or different. In the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the upper limit of the number of special figure 2 reservations are set to “4”.

  Each of the special figure 1 hold display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of four LEDs, and the LEDs are turned on by the number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. The number of reservations in FIG. 1 and special figure 2 are displayed. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is referred to as “special figure 1 reservation number (U1)”, and the number of special figure 2 reservations is referred to as “special figure 2 reservation number (U2)”. The “special figure 1 reserved number” and the “special figure 2 reserved number” are collectively referred to as “special figure reserved number”. Furthermore, the “special figure 1 hold display 83a” and the “special figure 2 hold display 83b” are collectively referred to as a “special figure hold display 83”.

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure is executed when the general figure lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the gate 13. Then, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the variable figure is stopped and displayed after the variable display. The stop-displayed general-purpose figure (stop general-purpose figure) is identification information representing the result of the general-purpose lottery derived as a display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure, an auxiliary game involving opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general figure display 82 indicates a general figure according to the result of the general figure lottery, that is, the result of the general figure lottery. When the result of the regular drawing lottery is a win, both LEDs are finally turned on, such as “□□” (□: on, Δ: off). This lighting mode is a winning symbol and represents a winning. If the result of the lottery drawing is a loss, finally, only the right LED is turned on, such as “■ □”. This lighting mode is a losing symbol, and represents losing. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted.

  Further, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the basic embodiment, the variation display mode in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display in the ordinary figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific mode). .

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a game control board 100 for performing control (game progress) related to a game capable of obtaining a game profit, and a game control by the game control board 100 An effect control board 120 for controlling the effect of the effect, an image control board 140 for controlling the image, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls, and power is supplied to the boards 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

  A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. In addition, the game which can acquire the game profit to be controlled by the game control board 100 includes a special figure lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a setting of a game state described later, a general figure lottery, a variable display of the general figure. , Auxiliary games, and the like.

  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. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a game control main process and a game control timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The gaming ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, A game control table and the like are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally.

  The game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105. Here, the special figure suspension storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball, special figure reservation can be generated. If the upper limit has not been reached, determination information including various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery or the like is obtained based on the winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as a special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information obtained by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “special figure 1 related determination information”, and is obtained by winning a game ball in the second starting port 12. Is referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". In addition, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as “special figure related determination information”.

  Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 association determination information is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b of the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of the special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number is set to “4”. Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to “4”.

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

  Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

  The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14.

  The various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric tusol solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. In addition, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Further, to the game control board 100, the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83) are connected. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the firing device 72 is connected to the card unit CU. The card unit CU is a device installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and capable of lending a ball based on information on an inserted prepaid card or the like.

  The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out prize balls and lending balls. The paid out prize balls and the lending balls are detected by a payout sensor 73a for counting them.

  The launch device 72 is a device that launches a game ball. The handle 72k constitutes an operation unit or an input unit that receives an operation for causing the firing device 72 to fire a game ball, and is included in the firing device 72. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the firing control circuit 175.

  Further, a knob 72b of a firing volume capable of detecting a rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching motor 72m so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

  Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100.

  Note that the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control board 120, together with an image control board 140, an audio control circuit 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect devices (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board movable body 55k, and the like) for a game effect, a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion. What is necessary is just to be able to control the production and the like.

  In addition, the effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (such as special figure fluctuation effects, hold effects, and jackpot game effects), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. An operation promotion effect that prompts an operation in a valid period (operation valid period) is included.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 stores an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game is advanced by the game control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the generated program.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, and 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  In the effect RAM 124, a start winning command holding storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command described later, a symbol designating command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designating command described later, and a special figure storing a special figure change start command described later. A change start command storage unit 127 is provided.

  The image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Is performed. Note that the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed by both transmitting a signal from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. Bidirectional communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing data of an image to be displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145. A random access memory (Random Access Memory) 146 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. All or some of these electronic components may be configured as one chip.

  The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, designs, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50. Image data (including patterns) and background images).

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

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

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 voice, music, and Outputs sound effects and so on.

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

  In addition, various sensors serving as an input unit and various actuators serving as a driving source are connected to the effect control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120. The effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

  Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k is pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k has been pressed. When detecting that each of the first effect button sensor 40a and the second effect button sensor 41a is operated, the first effect button sensor 40a and the second effect button sensor 41a output a signal corresponding to the detected content to the effect control board 120.

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

  The various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The elevating member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the elevating member 55k2. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

  In the following, the operation of the “rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2” may be collectively referred to as “the operation of the movable platen 55k”. Further, rotating the rotary member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating or lowering or raising the board movable body 55k".

  The effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on a command or the like received from the game control board 100. In more detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data, which determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53), and determines the light emission pattern of the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Controls light emission. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that the sub-drive board 162 may be constituted by a board and the CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like and the operation control of the panel movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

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

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general-purpose drawing is performed, the general-purpose display 82 performs variable display of the general-purpose display (stop display after performing the variable display). Here, the stop-displayed general symbols include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost symbol in the ordinary figure is also referred to as a "losed ordinary figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol in 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 through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage through the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal figure or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as “establishment of the variable figure start condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as a variable display of a general-purpose map and an auxiliary game based on the fact that the general-purpose variation starting condition is satisfied, the general-purpose related determination information is obtained, and the general-purpose lottery is performed. Can be. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the ordinary symbol related determination information to be acquired includes ordinary symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit judgment. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has been made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game), for example, using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state described later. When associated with the gaming state, 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 reduction state (time saving hit determination table).

  In each hit determination table, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number determination value) is appropriately allocated to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 checks the acquired normal symbol random numbers against the hit determination table to determine whether a hit or a loss. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal-figure variation pattern determination / figure-variable display The general-figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general-figure variation pattern using a general-figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B, for example. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information relating to predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuating time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). When linked to the gaming state (non-time-saving state / time-saving state), the general-purpose variation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose variation pattern determination table (non-time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-saving state. There is a general-purpose variation pattern determination table (time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table) used in the state.

  In each of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination tables, one general figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is stored for each general figure to be stopped. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the normal time fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the general figure of the loss (loss general figure) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure variation pattern in which the general figure variation time is 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. For the variable display of the general figure in the case of the stop display, the general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds is determined. Also, in the time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost general figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure variation pattern in which the general figure variation time is 5 seconds, and the general figure when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is 5 seconds. It should be noted that these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed.

  Then, a variegated display of the general figure fluctuation time associated with the general figure fluctuation pattern determined in the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed on the general figure display device 82. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general-figure variation pattern determination, the general-figure display unit 82 performs variable display of the general-figure.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (a result of the general figure lottery) in a variable display of the general figure. In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D opens.

  The elements that constitute the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table. The auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (C), it is possible to associate a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The specific content of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for a first opening time during which it is difficult to make the electric chew 12D win a game ball such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time-saving state, for example, the game ball is awarded to the electric chew 12D for a longer time than the first opening time such as twice opening for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closing) of 1.0 second therebetween. The electric chew 12D opens for a second opening time that is easy to perform.

  In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. The opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in the auxiliary game, and is opened a plurality of times in one auxiliary game such as, for example, opening once and then opening again with an interval of once closing. You may comprise so that it may be.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute 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 a 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 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. When the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute 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 a 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 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  In the following, a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and a game ball winning in the second starting port 12 is referred to as “establishment of a second starting condition”. That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a “losing special symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned ordinary symbol.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of a special figure and a jackpot game based on a start condition being satisfied, obtaining special figure related determination information and performing a special figure lottery. Then, in order to variably display the special figure, various determinations are made on the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number.

  The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing the reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination performed using the special figure related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination Jackpot determination is to determine, using a jackpot determination table, whether or not a jackpot game is to be executed (in other words, whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, one of a jackpot and a loss. The big hit determination table can be provided in association with a game state described later, for example, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state described below (hereinafter, referred to as a “normal probability jackpot determination table”) and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state described below (hereinafter, , "High probability jackpot determination table").

  In each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the gaming state, a determination value of a special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, and determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set higher in the high probability big hit determination table than in the normal probability big hit determination table.

  Note that the method of distributing the special symbol random value to the jackpot probability or the result of the various jackpot determinations can be appropriately changed.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents that are advantageous to the player), such as game bonuses given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table displays the type of the special symbol variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a winning due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12). That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a jackpot used when performing variable display of the special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  A plurality of jackpot symbols can be set. In each of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by comparing the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols.

  The type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 and the type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 can be appropriately set. For example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. There are three types of jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol A, a jackpot symbol B, and a jackpot symbol C, and three types of jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol D, a jackpot symbol E, and a jackpot symbol F, as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2. Can be provided. Then, like the big hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. ing. In addition, the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type can be appropriately changed. The type of the big hit symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is, for example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (C) to determine whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later. Is to decide.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). In the case of being related to the game state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-time reduction state (a non-time reduction reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time reduction state (a time reduction reach). Judgment table).

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is sorted into the reach reach results "reach present (reach is generated)" and "reach no (reach is not generated)." I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 checks the obtained reach random number against the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach).

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number determination values determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” may be different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, “reach is present (reach is generated)” is referred to as “reach has loss,” and “reach is missing ( "Reach does not occur)" is sometimes referred to as "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination is performed in a special pattern variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern) as shown in FIGS. That is, a change pattern (variable pattern of a special figure) of the variable display of the special figure is determined using the determination table.

  The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying a predetermined item related to a special figure change time, a so-called “scale”, and an effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect described later. It should be noted that the special figure change pattern may include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. Note that the type and number of the special figure variation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes a type of a special symbol (variable figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display as a determination target, in other words, a start port in which a prize is awarded due to the special figure variation pattern determination. It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (Special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the determination.

  Each of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables can be associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) are used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) are used in the time reduction state. Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction).

  Further, each special figure change pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction include a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss with no reach, respectively. Similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction also have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss associated with the game state can be associated with the special figure 1 hold number. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the no-reach losing used when the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is 0 to 2 and when the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss associated with the game state can be associated with the special figure 2 suspension number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 performs a variation display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined in each special figure variation pattern determination. Then, if the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the special figure variable display (the result of the special symbol lottery) after the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and subsequently, , A jackpot game is executed.

  Further, it is possible to associate an effect flow of a special figure fluctuation effect as shown in the third column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12 with each special figure fluctuation pattern. Here, a description will be given of a representative effect that constitutes an effect flow of a special figure change effect associated with the special figure change pattern.

  The effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect include normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle effects.

  The normal fluctuation indicates that the effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed start to fluctuate, and that each of the effect symbols is displayed at a high speed so that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special figure is started. It is a production to do. And the special figure fluctuation production (part from the start of fluctuation of the design symbol to the fluctuation stop) related to the loss fluctuation without reach, and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production in which the reach occurs, are the normal fluctuation. May be composed of

  Immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through the normal fluctuation, the N-reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbol constituting the reach is temporarily stopped, and the remaining one This is an effect in which the effect symbol decelerates and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuation, and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When the special figure fluctuation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol fluctuating at the low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbol constituting the reach. If the special figure fluctuation effect is not finished in N reach, the remaining one effect design fluctuates again at a high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while maintaining the reach.

  The L-reach is, for example, an effect that can be performed after the N-reach, and is performed for a longer time than the N-reach, and indicates that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N-reach. In the L-reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and a predetermined position (for example, a left-effect symbol EZ1 described later, which does not hinder the background image as compared with the N-reach). In the state where the right effect symbol EZ3 has moved to the upper left of the display unit 50a (upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to L-reach (a video dedicated to L-reach flows). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the L-reach effect contents, an image of a scene different from a game related to SP reach described later is displayed, such as the hero character performing special training in order to learn a special technique.

  The SP reach is, for example, an effect that can be executed after the N reach, is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and indicates that the jackpot expectation is higher than the L reach. In the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and a predetermined position (for example, a left effect symbol EZ1 described later, which does not hinder the background image as compared with the N reach). In the state where the right effect symbol EZ3 has moved to the upper left of the display unit 50a (upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image is switched to a background image dedicated to SP reach (a video dedicated to SP reach flows). In the SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the effect of the SP reach, a video of a scene in which the team to which the hero character belongs and the team to which the rival of the hero character belongs is displayed.

  The battle effect is, for example, an effect that can be executed after reaching in a time-saving state, and is an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in the battle effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is the display unit 50a. (Upper right corner), the display switches to a background image dedicated to battle effects (a video dedicated to battle effects flows). In the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a.

  In the “state in which the reach is maintained” in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle effect, an effect symbol constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle effect is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is assumed that not only the state in which the effect is visible but also the state in which, for example, the effect symbols constituting the reach are difficult or invisible from the display unit 50a for a predetermined period in relation to the dedicated background image. The effects of the normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be appropriately changed. Further, the effects constituting the special figure fluctuation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the tables in FIGS. 11 to 12, it is possible to name the special figure change pattern in association with the jackpot determination result and the effect contents of the special figure change effect. . The special figure variation pattern relating to the jackpot may be collectively referred to as “big hit variation”, and the special figure variation pattern relating to the loss may be collectively referred to as “loss variation”.

  Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot determination result is "SP reach fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation in N reach. The special figure change pattern in which the effect ends may be collectively referred to as “N-reach change”. Further, the loss fluctuation with reach may be referred to as “loss fluctuation with reach”, and the loss fluctuation without reach may be collectively referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”.

3-2-5. Pre-reading judgment The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make a pre-reading judgment using a pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure related judgment information before performing the jackpot judgment. is there. The look-ahead determination table indicates the type of the starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12) related to the starting winning, in other words, the type of special figure (special figure 1 / special figure) variably displayed according to the starting winning. It is possible to associate with 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first starting port 11 is won and the special figure 1 is variably displayed. The first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) and the second starting port 12 are won. There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) when the variable display of No. 2 is performed. Note that the prefetch determination performed based on the first prefetch determination table is also referred to as “first prefetch determination”, and the prefetch determination performed based on the second prefetch determination table is also referred to as “second prefetch determination”.

  The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with a later-described gaming state (normal gaming state / high-probability high-base gaming state / low-probability high-base gaming state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state (a look-ahead determination table for the normal game state) and a look-ahead determination table (the high-probability base game) used in the high-probability high-base game state. There is a state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table) used in the low-probability high-base gaming state.

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and a first look-ahead determination table used in the low probability high base gaming state. A first look-ahead determination table used, a second look-ahead determination table used in a normal game state, a second look-ahead determination table used in a high-probability high-base game state, and a low-probability high-base game state And a second look-ahead determination table used for the above.

  It should be noted that a special figure variation pattern related to a variable display of a special figure performed by winning the starting openings 11 and 12 is specified by the prefetch determination using the lookahead determination tables shown in FIGS. That is, before the special figure is variably displayed based on the winning, the special figure change pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the prefetch determination result. In the process of specifying the special figure change pattern, the success or failure of the jackpot is also specified as the prefetch determination result.

  Then, the pre-read determination result including the information on the special figure variation pattern and the like is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a prefetch determination result along with its generation. Note that what information is specified as the prefetch determination result can be changed as appropriate. For example, information on the jackpot symbol type can also be included in the prefetch determination result.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 81 performs variable display of the special figure. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot games

  The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the special winning opening 14, an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and a final round game. Of the game from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts when the opening game ends or the previous round game ends, and ends when the next round game starts or the ending starts.

  Note that it is possible not to provide an OP or ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first (first) round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also called "10 round (10R)".

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The big hit game control table can be set for each big hit symbol type. That is, the big hit game can be associated with the big hit symbol type. One or more types of jackpot games can be set.

  The big hit game control table stores elements (big hit game components) constituting the big hit game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the special winning opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, and the time to close until the next opening. (Closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), and the like.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the big hit game using a big hit game control table as shown in FIG. 15A, for example. That is, it is possible to set the jackpot game components and the jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15A will be described.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol A (hereinafter, also referred to as “first big hit game”), 10 round games are performed. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol B (hereinafter, also referred to as “second big hit game”), the round game is performed five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the big win port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol C (hereinafter, also referred to as “third big hit game”), the round game is performed five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. There is also an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third big hit game to the start of the first round game. In addition, there is an ending in which the big win port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol D (hereinafter, also referred to as “fourth big hit game”), 10 round games are performed. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the big win port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol E (hereinafter, also referred to as “fifth big hit game”), the round game is performed six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the large winning opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

  In the big hit game associated with the big hit symbol F (hereinafter, also referred to as “sixth big hit game”), the round game is performed six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the big win port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the sixth jackpot game.

  In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensor 14a, even if the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 14 has not elapsed, a large number of playing balls can be obtained. The winning game 14 is closed, and the round game ends. In addition, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be appropriately changed.

  In addition, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15 (A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed by a different method. You may make it. For example, a device that can be allocated to two winning ports is provided in the gaming area 6, and when one of the winning ports is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of more round games or a jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed at a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Next, a gaming state in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed, and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not executed. The non-jackpot gaming state includes a normal gaming state, which is a basic gaming state, and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Elements that are “advantageous to the player” according to the specific game state include a jackpot probability and the ease with which the second starting port 12 can be opened. That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

  With respect to the jackpot probability, being advantageous to the player means that the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal game state, and the jackpot is more likely to be won. The advantage of the player regarding the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is that the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening of the second starting port 12 per unit time is performed. It means that the time will be longer.

  As the specific game state, the first specific game state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and the second specific game state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. Only the specific game state and the third specific game state in which only the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is advantageous to the player can be set. Note that all of these three types of specific game states may not be mounted on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, but some of the three types of specific game states may be mounted.

  Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal game state and the player has an advantage in the jackpot probability is referred to as a “high probability state”. On the other hand, the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal gaming state, and a state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is referred to as a “normal probability state”.

  Further, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than that in the normal gaming state, A state where the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is referred to as a "time reduction state". On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is referred to as “non-time saving”. State. "

  Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described in detail. As described above, the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time is longer in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which the second starting port 12 can be more easily won than the non-time saving state. Here, a specific method for facilitating winning in the second starting port 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-time saving state will be described.

  For example, by setting the time reduction state to a state in which the normal time fluctuating time is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win in the time reduction state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time-saving state, the general-purpose fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the general-purpose fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time-saving state is set. Let it be determined. As a result, the number of times of performing the general drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time reduction state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the general drawing lottery per unit time is performed. As the number of times of execution increases, the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time increases.

  In addition, by setting the time-saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer than that in the non-time-saving state, the second starting port 12 can be more easily won in the time-saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. To release seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination and the normal time fluctuating time are the same, the number of times of execution of the auxiliary game per unit time becomes equal, so once. Since the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

  Furthermore, by setting the time reduction state to a state where it is easier to determine a hit in the hit determination as compared to the non-time reduction state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win in the time reduction state. For example, as described above, in the non-hour reduction state, the hit is determined with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, whereas in the time reduction state, the hit is determined with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the normal time fluctuating time in one auxiliary game are the same, there is a high probability that the hit determination is made as a hit. Since the number of times of hit determination per unit time increases, the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time increases.

  As described above, in the time reduction state, it is easier to win in a win than in the non-time reduction state, the fluctuating time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. When the three conditions are satisfied, the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time is longer in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state, and winning in the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called “base”, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, in the time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim at the jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed as compared with the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time reduction state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time reduction state.

  In the time-saving state, all the three conditions for increasing the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time may not be provided, but only some of the conditions may be provided. Finally, in the time reduction state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is only necessary that the winning in the second starting port 12 is facilitated.

  Also, in the time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, such as by making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time than in the non-time saving state. The average of the figure fluctuation times may be reduced. As a result, in the time reduction state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is consumed is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  In the following, the first specific gaming state is referred to as a “high-probability high-based gaming state” and the second specific gaming state is referred to as a “high-probability The base gaming state and the third specific gaming state are also referred to as a “low probability high base gaming state”. Further, the normal game state is also referred to as a “low-probability low-base game state”.

  Therefore, it can be said that the low-probability low-base gaming state is a gaming state controlled in the normal probability state and the non-time saving state. Similarly, the low-probability high-base game state is controlled in the normal probability state and the time-saving state, the high-probability low-base game state is controlled in the high-probability state and the non-time-saving state, and the high-probability high-base game state is controlled in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. Game state.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in the low-probability low-base gaming state, the low-probability high-base gaming state, the high-probability low-base gaming state, the high-probability high-base gaming state, and the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a long time, and a large number of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state can be said to be a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be referred to as an “advantageous gaming state” that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. is there. The high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the winning of the second starting port 12 is higher than in the non-time saving state. It is a game state. Furthermore, in the jackpot gaming state, the big winning port 14 in which the number of prize balls by one winning is larger than the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is opened. This is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is set first. The big hit game state is set by performing a stop display of the big hit symbol. On the other hand, the specific game state is set by executing a jackpot game by winning a jackpot. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be described.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific game state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and advanced in the specific game state. The duration of the specific game state can be set as appropriate. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Further, it is possible to limit a period in which the specific game state can be continued.

  In the case of limiting the duration of the specific game state, the specific game state can be ended when the end condition for the duration is satisfied. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. As for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is satisfied, a low-probability high-base game state or a high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state, and the normal game state may be set when the end condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the end condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the end condition, for example, the number of times of performing the special figure variable display can be set. Further, the present invention is not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and may include an elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of shot balls of the game ball after the jackpot game, the number of times of passing to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state. Derivation of the result of terminating in the lottery for determining whether or not the lottery is performed (so-called “falling lottery”) can be set as the termination condition. Further, these elements may be individually set as the end condition, or may be set in a combined manner.

  Note that these end conditions may be set the same for all the specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, and may be set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You may. Further, the termination condition may be different for each specific game state.

  Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), after the jackpot game relating to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, or the jackpot symbol E, the high hit symbol is terminated. The game may be controlled in the high probability base gaming state. Here, this high-probability, high-base gaming state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Further, the game may be controlled in the low-probability, high-base game state after the end of the jackpot game relating to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol F. Here, an end condition can be set for the low-probability-high base game state, and the end condition can be set to 100 special figure variable displays. Note that the relationship between the jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  Also, paying attention to the jackpot game profit, a jackpot in which the game proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also referred to as “high probability jackpot”. Furthermore, a jackpot in which the game progresses in the high probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as “probable change jackpot”. In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as “hour saving jackpot”.

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game 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 a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive variation effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, the special figure variable display is performed in the “low-probability low-base gaming state”, the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, the “high-probability low-base gaming state”, and the “high-probability high-base gaming state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no display, and indicates a standby state in which special figure variable display is not performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, a customer waiting effect is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration movie G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings relating to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed. Note that the setting items for the effect can be set as appropriate. Further, the setting screen G101 can be prevented from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demo video G100.

  The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “low-probability low-base game state” and indicates that the game is in the normal game state. Further, a plurality of lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode can be provided. For example, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided as lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode.

  In the following, the effect mode of the lower hierarchy belonging to the effect mode is also referred to as “effect stage”. Accordingly, the first normal production mode is also called “first normal production stage”, the second normal production mode is also called “second normal production stage”, and the third normal production mode is also called “third normal production stage”. Say.

  When a plurality of effect stages belonging to the normal effect mode are provided as described above, the effect stages can be switched sequentially and repeatedly when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the switching condition can be set so that a predetermined number of special figure variable effects are performed without winning a jackpot. Further, as the switching condition, it is possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure change effect based on SP reach loss change is executed.

  Also, as described later, a reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation effect, but the special figure fluctuation effect is established in all sections of the special figure fluctuation effect when the reach does not occur and the reach when the reach occurs. And the latter part after reaching is established when reach occurs. Note that the former part is constituted by the aforementioned “normal fluctuation”.

  Then, in the previous stage of the first normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly showing a city view is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the former stage of the second normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17B: second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the first stage of the third normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17C: third normal background image G113) mainly representing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display unit 50a. On the other hand, in the subsequent stage of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and in the normal effect mode. A dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The dedicated background image according to the type of the reach in the normal effect mode may be a background image common to the normal effect mode regardless of the type of the effect stage, or may be a different background image for each effect stage.

  Also, the normal effect mode may be set in the “high-probability, low-base game state”, and the normal effect mode may be set to an effect mode indicating that it is in a non-time saving state. Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base game state” and is different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Further, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state generated under a certain condition, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

  The certainty effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “high-probability high-base gaming state” and indicates that the game is in the high-probability high-base gaming state. In the preceding stage of the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a background image (probable background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probabilistic BGM is output from the speaker 52. . In the latter part of the certainty effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the certainty effect mode is displayed.

  The time-saving effect mode can be set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state. This is an effect mode that indicates a state. In the preceding stage of the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17E, a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time-saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. . In the latter part of the time reduction effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time reduction effect mode is displayed.

  The time reduction effect mode is set only in the low-probability high-base game state, and may be an effect mode indicating the low-probability high-base game state.

  In addition, as for the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided for any one or both of the probable variation production mode and the time reduction production mode, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You may do it.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that a jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, an opening image G1 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hit image G2 prompting “right-click” on the display unit 50a. Is displayed, and a jackpot opening effect is displayed. In addition, during the opening, a background image (opening background image G200) according to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as the jackpot opening effect on the display unit 50a with the background of the opening image G1 or the right-handed image G2. .

  In the jackpot effect mode, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18B, the right-handed image G2 is continuously displayed on the display unit 50a from the opening, and the round image indicating the number of rounds is displayed. A round effect is performed in which a prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of paid prize balls is displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, on the display unit 50a, the background image (the background for the round) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game with the background of the right-handed image G2, the round image G3, and the prize ball number image G4 The image G201) is displayed, and BGM according to the type of the big hit game is output from the speaker 52.

  Further, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18C, an ending image G5 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid out prize balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as a jackpot ending effect on the display unit 50a with the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball number image G6. Is done.

  In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as “jackpot game effect” as the effect executed in the jackpot game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big hit effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result).

  In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation time and the effect symbol is performed, the fluctuation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure change effect performed on the display unit 50a, it is also possible to use an image other than the change display of the effect symbol. Further, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, various effects devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first effect button device 40, and a second effect button device 41 are used. It is possible to perform figure fluctuation effects.

  Next, an effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure fluctuation effect executed according to the special figure variable display will be described. The effect symbol is also identification information for indicating a special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types are provided. In detail, one of the components of the effect symbol constitutes identification information for indicating a special figure lottery result, and a plurality of effect symbols are provided depending on the difference in the identification information.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), the effect symbols can be composed of numbers 1 to 9, and nine effect symbols can be provided. Then, an effect design including the number “1” is set as an effect design G10a. Similarly, the effect symbols including the numbers “2” to “9” are referred to as effect symbols G10b to G10e. For the sake of convenience, when individual effect symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as “effect symbols G10”.

  Also, the numeral portions of the effect symbols G10c and G10g relating to “3” and “7” are red, and “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and The effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of “9” are blue. That is, the color is included in the component of the effect design G10. Note that the configuration of the effect symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, another component such as a character associated with each number may be added to the effect design G10.

  Subsequently, an effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the left, center, and right sides of the display unit 50a, which are substantially equally divided into three in the horizontal direction, are divided into a left effect symbol region 50b1, a medium effect symbol region 50b2, and a right effect symbol. The region 50b3 can be set. The effect symbol G9 is displayed in any of the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3.

  And, mainly in the first part of the special figure fluctuation effect, the effect symbol G10 displayed in the left effect symbol region 50b1 is collectively referred to as “left effect symbol EZ1”, and the effect symbol G10 displayed in the middle effect symbol region 50b2. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as a "medium effect symbol EZ2". That is, in the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3, an effect symbol G10 consisting of numerals 1 to 9 is displayed in common, but the effect symbols are displayed in relative display positions. When G10 is distinguished, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, a small symbol area 50c for variably displaying small symbols can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) at the lower end of the display unit 50a. In the small symbol area 50c, the small symbol can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special figure. Although the design of the small symbol can be set as appropriate, for example, the design can be configured by reducing the number portion of the effect symbol G9 as it is.

  In FIG. 19 (B), 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 a dashed line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1, It is described to represent the ranges of the medium effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

  Further, as described above, the effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect include normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects. Here, some of these will be described.

4-2-1. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect indicating that the variable display of the special map has started. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described. As the small symbols, small symbols KZ1, small symbols KZ2, and small symbols KZ3 corresponding to the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variably displayed in the small symbol region 50c.

  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, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol EZ3. When the variable display of the special figure is started from a state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby, FIG. As shown in the figure, the special figure fluctuation effect is started with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

  The display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be made different. For example, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display unit 50a, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by displaying the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It is also possible to change the positions one after another at fixed positions. The display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be the same as the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

  The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed immediately after the start of the variability display. While the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed at a high speed, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically images on the background side such as the background images G111 to G115. Are displayed with transparency for easy recognition.

  When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss variation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the occurrence of the reach (the special figure variation). , Stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with a losing eye (a so-called “split eye”) peculiar to the no-reach losing.

  Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20C, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. Thus, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction.

  Then, finally, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state of being arranged in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the up-down direction completely stop all at once as shown in FIG. The determination is made (the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the disjointed eyes, that is, when the stop symbols of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are connected to the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Stopping is performed at the same time at the same variation, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3 → the middle effect symbol EZ2, but are temporarily stopped. The embodiment is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, the establishment of the reach will be described. Also in the case where the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the losing with reach (for example, N losing variation), basically, similarly to the case without the above-described reach, the display unit 50a As shown in FIG. 21 (A), from the state where the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is started. As shown in B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

  Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 related to the number “5” temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D). As described above, the right effect symbol EZ3 related to the same numeral “5” is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reach is established. In addition, even if the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is continuously performed.

  Furthermore, 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, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be appropriately set. Can be. Further, the number of the effect symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially center position in the vertical direction. The direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, but may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

  As described above, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation effect in the case of the loss without the reach and the section from the start of the special figure fluctuation effect in the case where the reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be regarded as the normal fluctuation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on a special figure variation pattern or the like. Further, it is also possible to execute various announcement effects such as a so-called “pseudo ream”, a cut-in announcement, and a speech announcement before the reach is established. Alternatively, it is also possible to enter a so-called “zone” until the reach is established.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established after the normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a “big hit”, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit. Next, N reach will be specifically described.

  When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, N reach is performed from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state when the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 which is performing a variable display (scroll) at a high speed in a normal mode gradually decelerates.

  If the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern of a loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), the middle 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), a medium effect design composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped at the losing eye peculiar to the losing with reach, that is, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. However, at the same time, the same symbols as the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped at the same loss point specific to the loss with reach, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  If the special figure fluctuation effect is not completed in N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), the remaining one of the non-stop medium effect symbols EZ2 fluctuates again at a high speed, and N is maintained while the reach is maintained. It may evolve (switch) from reach to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that indicates that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is higher than the N reach and the L reach, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. The established reach is maintained in the SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, at the start of the SP reach, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach are reduced and displayed. The part 50a moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the small symbol area 50c (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display unit 50a).

  At the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G114) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an enemy character appears. As shown in FIG. 23B, an image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach, "" Enemy batter OO is hit! "In FIG. 23 (B)", and an effect image G11b that complements the title image G11a. You.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, a scene in which the main character and an enemy character that is a rival of the main character confronts each other is displayed. The content of the SP Reach consists of a baseball pitcher and batter confrontation scene. Here, the main character is a pitcher and the enemy character is a batter.

  After that, in the SP reach background image G114, the main character throws the ball as shown in FIG. 24A, and the ball advances toward the enemy character as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24D, the ball and the bat approach each other, and a situation is reached in which the hero character and the enemy character are about to confront each other. This scene constitutes a turning point (win / loss turning point) where the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

  After the winning / losing branch point, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern of a big hit (for example, SP big hit change), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character wins the confrontation by swinging, the hero character who strikes out the enemy character and screams on the mound is displayed as shown in FIG. A predetermined sound effect is output. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

  In this way, the display of the hero character screaming in victory in the confrontation and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect that suggests a jackpot (a jackpot suggestion effect). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

  On the other hand, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure change pattern of the losing with reach (for example, SP losing change) after the victory point, the SP reach background is not performed without a jackpot suggestion effect. In image G114, an image in which the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation as shown in FIG. 25 (A-2), and the protagonist character is discouraged on the mound as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2) Loss suggestion production is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the reach loss. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters confront each other in baseball, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. The movable body effect and the operation effect are performed as a part of these effects in a form incorporated in the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, and jackpot game effects, and when they are performed independently of these effects There is. First, the movable body effect will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect accompanying the operation of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body effect is an effect using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as an effect indicating a jackpot expectation degree or a development to SP reach.

  For example, when the movable body effect functions as an effect that suggests the development of SP reach, as shown in FIG. 26A, in the special figure fluctuation production, when the N reach reaches the SP reach, first, as illustrated in FIG. As shown in (B), the panel movable device 55 operates, and the panel movable body 55k descends to the operating position in a front view, and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 26C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the panel movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed in a large size on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the screen reaches the SP reach. The operation of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4. Operation production Next, the operation production will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 produces an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect corresponding to an operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, or the like at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a jackpot game effect. It is possible to perform operation effects including The operation promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect performed in accordance with the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect. Functions as a production.

  For example, as described above, when the win / loss branch point is reached in the SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (first effect button operation valid period) occurs, and the first effect button operation valid period is generated. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27A, an effect for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k (first effect button operation promoting effect) is performed.

  In the first effect button operation promotion effect, the first effect button operation promotion image G12 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The first effect button operation promotion image G12 includes an image (first effect button image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k and an image (press operation image) representing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. G12b and an image (first effect button operation effective period remaining time image) G12c indicating the remaining time of the operation effective period (first effect button operation effective period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

  Note that the first effect button operation effective period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation effective period as time elapses. Changes to FIG. 27B shows a state in which the first effect button operation effective period has occurred and a time equal to ３ of the first effect button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Then, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern of a big hit (for example, SP big hit change), after the first effect button 40k is pressed down in the first effect button operation effective period, Alternatively, after the remaining time of the first effect button operation effective period runs out without operating the first effect button 40k in the first effect button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed.

  As the operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, the board movable device 55 is operated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, is held at the position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 Rotates for a predetermined time. As described above, the operation result effect includes the movable body effect. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display unit 50a as an operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the operation result effect is ended by the rise of the board movable body 55k. When the operation result effect ends, a jackpot suggestion effect is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern of a loss with reach (for example, SP loss change), the first effect button 40k is pressed down during the first effect button operation effective period. Alternatively, even if the first effect button 40k is not pressed down and the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period runs out, the operation result effect is not performed, and the loss suggestion effect is performed.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55 or the display of the effect image G13, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure fluctuation effect, but can also be executed in a jackpot effect.

4-5. Next, a prefetch effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display to be held in the special figure is executed will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect for a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold in which no special figure lottery is performed based on the result of the look-ahead determination at an arbitrary timing of the special figure fluctuation effect. is there. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation degree for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that expects a big hit before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the hold. As an example of the pre-reading effect, there is a reservation icon notice using a reservation effect representing a special figure reservation. Here, the hold effect performed in the normal effect mode and the hold icon notice will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the holding effect is performed in a holding display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section at the lower end of the display unit 50a. The suspended display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by substantially equally dividing the suspended display area 50d into four in the left-right direction. That is, in the reserved display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are provided in order from the left end to the right end.

  In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is generated first based on the special figure 1 relation random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation that is generated first among the reserved special figure 1 reservations. A hold icon indicating the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, the second to fourth occurrences of the reserved special figure 1 reservation are generated based on the special figure 1 relation random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation. Second to fourth, a hold icon indicating a special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed.

  In the following, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 1." Similarly, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the fourth area 50d4 is referred to as “special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 2” and “special reservation 1 in reservation order 3”. Special figure 1 reservation "and" special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 4 ". That is, the existing special figure 1 reservations are referred to as “reservation order 1” to “reservation order 4” in the order in which they occurred.

  Further, the variable display area 50e is formed on the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the change display area 50e, a change icon representing the special figure 1 change display currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the change icon displayed in the change display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, is the “hold effect” corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. Is not included, but since the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are related, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the change icon are collectively referred to as “hold effect”. . The hold icon and the change icon are collectively referred to as an “icon”.

  In FIG. 28A, the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by alternate long and short dash lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are clearly indicated by broken lines. It is described to represent the range of the first region 50d1 to the fourth region 50d4 and the variable display region 50e, and is not actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that special figure 1 change display is being performed (special figure change production is being performed), and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is “2”. In this situation, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown) described above, the special figure 1 reservation that occurred first among the currently reserved special figure 1 reservations (reservation order). A special icon 1 reservation (reservation order 2) is displayed next to the special figure 1 reservation that is indicated by the special icon 1 indicated by the reservation icon HA2 in the second area 50d2 (not shown). (Holding of special figure 1) is displayed. Further, in the above-mentioned not-shown change display area 50e, a change icon HA1 indicating the special figure 1 change display currently being executed is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 28B is a normal mode.

  As described above, in the hold effect, the special figure 1 is displayed side by side from the left end to the right of the hold display area 50d in the order of occurrence of the hold. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbol, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special figure related determination information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is individually displayed as a reserved icon. You.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the fluctuating icon HA1 representing the special figure fluctuating display that is being executed until immediately before is stopped. Subsequently, when the special symbol variable display (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold indicating the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) becomes It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icons HA2 and HA3 are shifted one by one to the left. In this case, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 reserved indicated by the reserved icon HA3 is the special figure 1 reserved that is the earliest of the currently reserved special figure 1 reserved. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the situation in response to the next special figure variable display to be started.

  Further, since the suspension icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the variable icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as a word preceding the “icon”, the icon displayed in the hold display area 50d is set to “hold”, and the icon displayed in the change display area 50e is set to “change”. In other words, if the start condition of the special symbol change display for the special figure hold indicated by the hold icon is satisfied while the hold icon is displayed, the special symbol change display related to the establishment of the start condition is performed. The corresponding hold icon is displayed as a change icon. When the icon is changed from the hold icon to the change icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the hold display area 50d to the change display area 50e, the icon is approximately doubled.

  Then, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 from this situation and a special figure 1 hold occurs, a new hold is performed according to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold as shown in FIG. The icon HA4 is displayed in the above-described second area 50d2 (not shown).

  By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes winning / wrong information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in the normal mode or the special mode based on the winning / failing information and the special figure change pattern information. Displaying this hold icon in a special mode is referred to as “hold icon notice”.

  When the display mode of the hold icon is the special mode, that is, when the hold icon notice is given, the player can have an expectation that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. . Next, a specific example of the reserved icon notice will be described. As a specific example of the reserved icon notice, the display form of the reserved icon HA4 shown in FIG.

  As one type of the reservation icon notice, a special mode is set immediately after the reservation icon is displayed. In other words, the reservation icon notice is performed when the special figure 1 reservation occurs (at the time of winning the first starting port 11). There is a pending icon notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28 (D)), and the special figure 1 hold Occurs, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold, as in the case of FIG. 28 (E).

  Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 29 (B)) (a hold icon preview is performed). In addition, in the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed. However, the hold icon HA4 may be displayed in the special mode, and the period during which the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

  As another type of the reserved icon notice, there is a reserved icon notice type in which the reserved icon change notice is performed when the reserved icon moves, in other words, the reserved icon change notice is performed at the time of shifting of the special figure 1 reservation. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28 (D)), and the special figure 1 hold 30B, the reserved icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 30B) changes to the above-described second area 50d2 (not shown) in response to the occurrence of the reserved special figure 1 as shown in FIG. Will be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the fluctuation icon HA2 representing the special figure fluctuation display that is being executed until immediately before is stopped. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 reservation indicated by the reservation icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the special symbol is displayed in the first area 50d1. The reserved icon HA3 moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the reserved icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 30 (D)) (the hold icon is notified. ).

  Also, a plurality of types of special modes related to the reserved icon notice can be provided so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is a normal mode, and green, red, and gold are special modes. Then, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon can be set so as to increase in the order of white <green <red <gold.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. The pre-reading effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. For example, an image other than the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a such as a background image, sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and movement of the board It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50, such as an operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as a production mode of the look-ahead production, in addition to the production mode that is executed like a preliminary notice of a change of the reserved icon by the reserved icon HA and continues without interruption until the special figure change display is started, the production pattern is stopped. An effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time display is performed or each time the effect symbol change display is started, may be used.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [game control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. As for a plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the process contents do not cause inconsistency.

  In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the processing at power-on, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (SyStem Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit): management of interrupt time , Etc.) are set.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the general symbol related determination information and the special figure related determination information are added and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. 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 updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, execution of the game control-side timer interruption process (S005) is enabled. The game control timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. After the game control-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends and before the next game control-side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is performed. The process of updating the counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004). .

[Game control timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the game control timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below is output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In an input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from a lower plate full switch that detects whether the surplus sphere storage hole 35A is full, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the game control main process of FIG. In other words, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers related to the general figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control-side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), a period until the next game control timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating 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 processing, the normal operation processing, and the special operation processing will be described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107), and ends the game control timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when power is turned off, updating of a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. As another process (S107), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12, the prize ball counter for the special winning port 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning port 10 are " A check is made to see if it exceeds 0, and if it exceeds 0, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when transmitting the prize ball signal, an update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the game control main process until an interrupt pulse is next input to the game CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), The game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the game control timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game control timer interrupt process (S005). Output the command.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If a game ball has not won the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has won the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning opening prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the first embodiment) according to the winning in the general winning opening 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), it is determined whether or not the normal operation status described later = 1, in other words, whether the normal figure variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed. It is determined whether or not it is (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S207. If the normal operation status is 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F) Is acquired as the general symbol related determination information (S205), the acquired general symbol related determination information is stored in the general symbol holding storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 is performed. Proceed to.

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), a predetermined game ball is set. The second starting port prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the second starting port 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12.

  Next, when the number of special figure 2 reservations (specifically, the value of a counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) for counting the number of special figure 2 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is equal to or more than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the special figure 2 reservation number is equal to or more than “4” (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214. If the special figure 2 reservation number is not “4” or more (less than “4”), (NO in S209), the special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number adding process, the special figure 2 reservation number counter is incremented by “1”, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special figure variable pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T). HP) is acquired and stored in a special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

  Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the current game state is compared with the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (S213).

  Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If a game ball has not won the first starting port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221. If a game ball has won the first starting port 11 (YES in S214), a predetermined game ball is set. The first start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the first starting port 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11.

  Next, the number of special figure 1 reservations (specifically, the value of a counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is equal to or more than "4" (upper limit storage number). Is determined (S216). If the number of reserved special figure 1 is equal to or more than "4" (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221. If the number of reserved special figure 1 is not more than (less than) "4" (NO in S216). ), A special figure 1 reserved number addition process is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number adding process, the special figure 1 reservation number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special figure variable pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T). HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

  Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the current game state is compared with the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a according to the current special figure 1 reservation number (S220).

  In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 14, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 14a. If no game ball has won the special winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated. If a game ball has won the special winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided special winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning in the special winning opening 14 in one round game of the jackpot game. Note that the special winning opening winning counter is cleared each time a round game ends. In the first embodiment, the prescribed winning number is set to “8”. Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

  If the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is not equal to or greater than "9", that is, less than "9". (NO in S222), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and a special winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), The sensor detection processing ends. In the special winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) according to the winning in the special winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the special winning opening 14.

  In addition, a sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided as a sensor capable of detecting a game ball, and processing other than the processing shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 is performed based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor. Is also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process related to control of the general-purpose indicator 82 and the electric chew 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing relating to the general-purpose indicator 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, “normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "normal operation status" (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", a normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", a normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3”, the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4”, the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 86. Further, a general-figure change pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-figure change pattern, and the general-figure change display of the general-figure change time of the general-figure change time according to the determined general-figure change pattern. And changes the normal operation status to “2”. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure change start command according to the general figure change pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the time of starting the general figure change display.

  The normal symbol change process (S1103) is a process performed when a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the general symbol has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the running general symbol (whether or not the variation display of the general symbol ends). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”. Also, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure change stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the general figure change display.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), it is determined whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stoppage display of the running general figure (whether the stop display of the general figure ends). No), and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in an output buffer of the game RAM 104 when the auxiliary game is started.

  The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to “1”.

[Special operation processing]
Next, a special operation process related to the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure reservation display 83, and the special winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing relating to the special figure display 81, the special figure reservation display 83, and the special winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (stages). “Special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "special operation status" (S1501).

  When the “special operation status” is “1”, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby process (S1502), and when the “special operation status” is “2”, the special symbol change is performed. The process (S1503) is performed. If the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed. If the "special operation status" is "4", the big hit game control is performed. The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", a game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby in which a special symbol is variably displayed and a jackpot game is not performed. The special symbol standby processing will be described later in detail.

  The special symbol change process (S1503) is a process performed when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol change processing will be described later in detail.

  The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination processing will be described later in detail.

  The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in a jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game control process, thereby performing a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the big hit game ends, the special operation status is changed to “5”. When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. When all round games are completed and ending is started, an ending command indicating an ending corresponding to the big hit symbol related to the big hit game is set in an output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

  The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting a game state to be controlled after the big hit game when the big hit game ends. For example, when controlling in the high probability state after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Further, at this time, when the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the termination condition of the high probability state is the number of times of performing the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as a “high probability prescribed number”) is set in a high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104. . When controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned on in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Further, at this time, when the duration of the time reduction state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of times the special figure variable display is executed, the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as “specified number of time savings”) is set in a time saving remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104.

  In the game state setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating the game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols 2 is “0” (S1601). When the special figure 2 reservation number is “0” (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12, the special figure 2 It is determined whether the number of 1 suspension is “0” (S1608). If the number of reserved special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning in the first starting port 11, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is completed, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). Then, the customer waiting flag is set to ON (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process ends.

  Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is “0” but the special figure 1 reservation number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start-up is performed. If there is at least one storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning in the mouth 11, the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and the special figure 1 change pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

  In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored first in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a is read out, and based on the big hit determination table associated with the gaming state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination).

  Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the random number of the jackpot symbol type is read out, and the jackpot symbol type is determined (the jackpot symbol type determination) based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, the big hit symbol data indicating the big hit symbol type is set in a special figure buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the symbol designation command indicating the big hit symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the loss design data representing the loss is set in the special figure buffer, and the design specification command representing the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is currently in the non-time saving state (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state is selected (S1652), and the process proceeds to step S1654. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

  In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination result is "big hit". If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a jackpot (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 is used for the big hit symbol. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is checked against a reach determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is "there is a reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach loss is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). After that, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of reserved special figure 1 is checked, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 is determined. Then, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the reachless loss according to the number of special figure 1 reservations is selected (S1657), and the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number with the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined to determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special figure 1 change start command indicating the determined special figure 1 change pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and sets the special figure change corresponding to the determined special figure 1 change pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing ends, and the processing returns to the special symbol standby processing.

  The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in other processing in the game control timer interrupt processing. The set special figure 1 change start command includes information on the type of the special symbol (that is, the special figure 1) and the special figure change pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 change pattern determination process (S1610). Information about the result (information on a special figure variation pattern including information on the presence or absence of a reach and special figure variation time) is included.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 display 81a to start displaying the fluctuation of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and also shifts the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. A special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed to clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) corresponding to the first hold in step (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts “1” from the special figure 1 reservation number counter (S1613), and decreases the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a by “1” and changes it ( (S1614), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1615).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616). If it is ON (YES in S1616), the game controlling microcomputer 101 turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and performs a special symbol standby process. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process ends without executing Step S1617.

  In addition, if the number of reserved special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1601 (NO in step S1601), that is, one or more pieces of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12 are stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and the special figure 2 change pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) have basically the same processing contents as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610). .

  The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is basically the same as that of the second big hit symbol determination table except that the table used in the big hit determination is the second big hit symbol determination table and the table used in the big hit symbol type determination is the second big hit symbol type determination table. Is the same as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), and the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) is basically the same as the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (except that the table used in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination is the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). Since the processing is the same as that in step S1610), description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 display 81b to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and also shifts the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. The special figure 2 suspension storage unit shift processing is performed to clear the storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) corresponding to the fourth suspension in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts “1” from the special figure 2 reservation number counter (S1606), and decreases the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b by “1” and changes the number (S1607). ), Change the special operation status to “2” (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is “0” (YES in S1601). In other words, the special figure 2 suspension is executed prior to the special figure 1 suspension. Then, in the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation is easier to win the big hit symbol with a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. Note that the special figure 1 suspension may be executed prior to the special figure 2 suspension. In addition, the digestion of the reservation of the special figure 1 and the digestion of the reservation of the special figure 2 may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special design change processing]
Next, the special symbol changing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to terminate the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special symbol variation time). It is determined whether or not the operation counter is 0) (S1701). If the special symbol change display is not to be ended (NO in S1701), the special symbol change process is ended, and the special symbol change display is to be ended (YES in S1701). Is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or loss special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and displayed (S1702).

  Subsequently, a special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) set in advance is set in a special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the fluctuation display of the special symbol ends is output to the output buffer. Is set to (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is ended.

[Special design confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to terminate the special symbol stop display, that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (the special symbol determination time has elapsed). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not to be ended (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is ended, and the special symbol stop display is to be ended (YES in S1751), and the normal probability state is present (the high probability flag is OFF). It is determined whether or not (S1752).

  If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1775, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time reduction state (the time reduction flag is ON). It is determined whether or not this is the case (S1753). If not in the time reduction state (NO in S1753), the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1775, and if the current time reduction state is present (YES in S1753), the remaining special symbols that can be executed in the time reduction state are variably displayed. The value of the number-of-time-remaining-time counter for counting the number of times (the number of remaining time-saving times) is decremented by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-time-remaining-times counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time reduction remaining number counter (remaining number of time savings) is not “0” (NO in S1755), the process proceeds to step S1775, and if the value (remaining number of time savings) is “0” (in step S1755). (YES), shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn off the time saving flag) (S1756), and proceed to step S1775.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 checks the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1775), and determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. Is determined (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special symbol determination process is completed, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset (S1758). The normal game state is set, specifically, the high probability flag and the time reduction flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time reduction remaining number counter are set to “0” (S1759).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special operation status to “4” (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening is being performed according to the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed is turned on in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (the jackpot game is started) according to the type of the jackpot symbol. (The time from the start to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer. Further, an opening command indicating the type of the big hit symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 according to the type of the big hit symbol. The opening command according to the type of the big hit symbol indicates that the big hit game (opening of the big hit game) according to the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed is started.

6. Effect control by effect control board 120 [effect control main processing]
Next, control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. As for a plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the process contents do not cause inconsistency.

  In addition, counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like appearing in the description of the effect control by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

  As shown in the figure, in the effect control main processing, first, a power-on processing corresponding to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings for the effect CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed updating process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the effect contents such as a random number for stop symbol pattern determination and a random number for special figure variation effect pattern determination described later.

  As an example, the method of updating the determination random number counter for various effects may be the same as the method of updating the random number performed by the game control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding the random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the game control board 100 described above.

  Upon completion of the random number seed update process, 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 effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start) Command and an ending effect start command) are transmitted to the image control board 140.

  The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various effects by sound), and a sub-drive board. The frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the 162 (to execute various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (to execute various effects by operation). Note that the various effects include special figure fluctuation effects, jackpot game effects (jackpot opening effects, round effects, jackpot ending effects), customer waiting effects, operation effects, look-ahead effects, and the like.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits the interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interruption is permitted, the reception interruption processing (S4010), the 1 ms timer interruption processing (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interruption processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) and the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) will be described later.

  The reception interrupt processing (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100, is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interruption process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interruption process is executed prior to other interruption processes (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs an input process (S4101). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates the second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data output process (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image or the like, so that the light emission data created in the emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

  Next, effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the panel movable body 55k) to drive the panel movable body 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, effect controlling microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, a 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The reception command analysis processing will be described in detail in a first embodiment described later.

  Next, effect control microcomputer 121 performs a sound control process (S4202). In the sound control processing, based on the effect contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124, the sound data (data for controlling the output of the sound from the speaker 52) is generated and transmitted to the sound control circuit 161. Is output.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data creation process (S4203). In the light emission data creation processing, light emission data is created based on the effect contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (a first start winning command or a second start winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receives a start winning command. It is determined whether the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, whereas if it has not received the start winning command (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a start winning prize process corresponding to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. In the start prize winning process, the received start prize command is stored in the start prize command holding storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating a jackpot expectation degree. The pre-reading effect includes, in addition to the holding icon notice for displaying the holding icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of successively changing displays of the special symbol. When it is determined that these prefetch effects are to be executed, a prefetch effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 transmits a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and a prefetch effect with the image is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, during the pre-reading effect by the image performed by the image control board 140, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control in accordance with the pre-reading effect content indicated by the pre-reading effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (a pre-reading effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (a pre-fetching effect by light emission is executed). It is possible to activate 55k (execute a prefetch effect by operation).

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design specification command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design specification command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305 if the symbol designating command has not been received (NO in S4303), while if the symbol designating command has been received (YES in S4303), the effect designating microcomputer 121 transmits the symbol designating command to the effect RAM 124. (S4304).

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a special figure change start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure change start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307. If the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4305), the effect contents of the special figure change effect are determined. Then, a special figure fluctuation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation effect is performed.

  In the special figure variation effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, an effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed based on the contents of the stop special figure (type of big hit symbol, loss special figure) indicated by the design specification command already stored in step S4304 and the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command. To EZ3 and a stop symbol pattern determination table for performing a stop symbol determination for determining the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, the random number for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination) is assigned to a plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Values) are sorted. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs a stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random numbers with the selected stop symbol pattern table in the stop symbol pattern determination, and determines the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, the data representing the determined effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special figure variation pattern is the loss variation with no reach, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to form a so-called “ragged eye”. Further, if the special figure variation pattern is the loss variation with reach, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are the same, and the effect design EZ1 to EZ3 and the small design KZ1 so that the middle effect design EZ2 is different from them. The combination of KZ3 is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is the big hit fluctuation, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to form a so-called “double-eye” according to the effect mode and the type of the big hit symbol. .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 generates a special figure variation effect pattern in which the effect contents of the special figure variation effect are associated based on the effect mode in which the user is staying and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. A special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination table for performing the special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination is selected. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each of the special figure variation effect pattern determination tables, one or more special figure variation effect patterns are provided with values of random numbers for the special figure variation effect pattern determination (the special figure variation effect pattern) so that a predetermined distribution rate (%) is obtained. (Judgment value) is distributed. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 obtains the value indicated by the special figure variation effect pattern determination random number counter as the special figure variation effect pattern determination random number, and executes the special figure variation effect pattern determination random number based on the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number. A fluctuation effect pattern is determined.

  In the special figure variation effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure variation effect pattern determination table, determines the special figure variation effect pattern, and determines The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a special figure variation effect start command indicating the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  When the special figure fluctuation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 Is read out, and a special-figure variation effect using images is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

  The special figure fluctuation effect start command includes, in addition to the special figure fluctuation effect by an image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation effect by sound output from the speaker 52, and the special figure fluctuation The effect contents of the figure fluctuation effect and the effect contents of the special figure fluctuation effect by the operation performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the special figure fluctuation effect content indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the special figure fluctuation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is performed. In response to the above, a sound is output from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executing a special figure variation effect by sound), and the frame lamp 53 is caused to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission). A fluctuation effect is executed), and the board movable body 55k is operated (a special figure fluctuation effect by operation is executed).

  In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a special figure change stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure change stop command is stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4309 if the special figure change stop command has not been received (NO in S4307), or if the special figure change stop command has been received (YES in S4307). A special figure fluctuation effect ending process (S4308) for terminating the effect (stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and performing a stop display) is performed.

  In the special figure variation effect ending process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure variation stop command, and appropriately terminates the special figure variation effect based on the analysis result (the effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and the small design KZ1). ＫKZ3 is stopped in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When receiving the special figure fluctuation effect end command, the image control board 140 terminates the running special figure fluctuation effect (stops the fluctuation effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3).

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the game state command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, whereas if it has received the game state command (YES in S4309), it analyzes the game state command. Then, a game state indicated by the game state command is specified, and a game state setting process for setting the game state is performed (S4310).

  The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 in the game state setting process. For example, if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. If the game state indicated by the game state command is a high-probability-high base game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. Furthermore, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a low-probability, high-base gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the gaming state flag “02H” in the gaming state flag area of the rendering RAM 124.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received the customer waiting command (YES in S4311), performs the customer waiting effect standby process. (S4312), the received command analysis processing ends.

  In the customer waiting effect wait process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol to the start of the customer waiting effect. Set the timer. The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the standby time has elapsed. If the standby time has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 121 sends a customer wait effect start command for starting the customer wait effect to the effect RAM 124. To the output buffer of

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the opening control command has not been received (NO in S4313), the processing control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4315, while if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot accompanying the start of the jackpot game starts. An opening effect start process is performed (S4314).

  In the jackpot opening effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command and determines whether to execute the jackpot opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. Then, if it is to be executed, the effect content (jackpot opening effect pattern) of the jackpot opening effect is selected, and a jackpot opening effect start command for starting the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern is output from the effect RAM 124. Set in buffer.

  In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the number-of-rounds designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317. If the number-of-rounds designation command has been received (YES in S4315), a round effect start process accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4316).

  In the round effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the number-of-rounds designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started from now on. Is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4317), the received command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, if the ending command has been received (YES in S4317), the big hit ending effect start process accompanying the start of the big hit game ending ( After performing S4318) and the effect mode setting process (S4319), the received command analysis process ends.

  In the jackpot ending effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now, if it is to be executed. The effect content (big hit ending effect pattern) of the big hit ending effect is selected, and a big hit ending effect start command corresponding to the selected big hit ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  In the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the big hit game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the big hit symbol indicated by the ending command (the effect mode is set). Control).

  For example, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the probability change effect mode indicating the high probability and high base gaming state. Then, an effect mode flag indicating the certainty effect mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a certainty effect mode start command indicating setting of the certainty effect mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probable variable effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 determines when the ending ends. , The probabilistic change background image G120 is displayed as the background image, and the probable change BGM is output as the BGM.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot symbol E, or the jackpot symbol F. A time-saving effect mode is set in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which of the gaming states. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the effect mode flag indicating the time reduction effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time reduction effect mode start command indicating setting of the time reduction effect mode to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to. When the time-saving effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 determines when the ending ends. The background image G130 for time reduction is displayed as a background image, and the BGM for time reduction is output as BGM.

<First embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described basic embodiment according to the present invention. As described above, there are SP reach, L reach, and the like as effects that constitute the effect flow relating to the special figure variation pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, as an effect constituting an effect flow relating to the special figure variation pattern, there is a high expectation effect effect in addition to these effects. In the first embodiment, mainly points different from the basic embodiment will be described. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configuration as the basic embodiment or the configuration corresponding to the same in the same manner.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment is different from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the basic embodiment. The high expectation effect can be executed at the time of a loss and at the time of a jackpot. Therefore, the high expectation effect is also an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state like SP reach or L reach. The selectivity of the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the high expectation effect shown in FIG. 46 suggests that the jackpot expectation degree of the high expectation effect is higher than the jackpot expectation degree of the L reach and the SP reach.

  The high expectation effect can be performed before the SP reach. In the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation effect does not end with the high expectation effect, and the SP reach is always performed after the high expectation effect effect. However, after the high-expected degree suggestion effect, the effect may be developed to an effect other than SP reach. In addition, the special figure fluctuation production may be finished in the high expectation production.

  Further, there is a case where the N-reach develops into the SP-reach without executing the high expectation effect. Hereinafter, the special figure change pattern in the case where the SP reach is executed via the high expectation effect effect is referred to as “special SP change”. On the other hand, the special figure change pattern in the case where the SP reach is executed without going through the high expectation effect production is called “normal SP change”. The big hit expectation of the special SP change is higher than the big hit expectation of the normal SP change.

  In the following, "special SP fluctuation" in the case of a jackpot is referred to as "special SP fluctuation", and "special SP fluctuation" in the case of loss is referred to as "special SP fluctuation". The "normal SP fluctuation" in the case of a big hit is referred to as "normal SP fluctuation", and the "normal SP fluctuation" in the case of a loss is referred to as "normal SP loss fluctuation". Further, a special figure variation pattern in which a high expectation effect is performed irrespective of the jackpot determination result is collectively referred to as “high expectation effect change”.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment may be in a jackpot gaming state in addition to a high expectation effect and an effect constituting an effect flow relating to a special figure variation pattern such as SP reach. As a suggestive effect, a fusuma notice and a design action notice may be executed. The fusuma notice and the symbol action notice will be described below.

  The sliding door notice is an effect of hiding the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 displayed on the display unit 50a and the background image by a sliding image imitating a pair of right and left sliding doors to be described later. The sliding door notice is sometimes executed at the time of a big hit and a loss. Therefore, the fusuma notice is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot playing state. The sliding door announcement may be executed when the N-reach evolves into L-reach, SP-reach, and high-expectation production, and immediately after the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when the normal production stage is switched. is there. In the following, the sliding notice that is performed when developing from the N-reach to the L-reach, the SP-reach, and the high expectation production is referred to as “first sliding notice”, and immediately after the fluctuation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. The fusuma notice to be executed is called “second fusuma notice”.

  Whether to execute the first sliding door announcement is determined by the first sliding door announcement execution determination. The first sliding door announcement execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first sliding door announcement execution determination based on the special figure change pattern in which the effect flow includes the L-reach, the SP-reach, or the high expectation effect. The first sliding door announcement execution determination is executed based on the first sliding door announcement execution determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 47 (A), the probability of determining to execute the first sliding door announcement and the probability of not determining to execute it are set for each first sliding door announcement execution determination table.

  In addition, five presentation modes are set as the presentation mode of the first sliding door announcement (first sliding door announcement mode). The effect of the first sliding door announcement is associated with the sliding door image used for the first sliding door announcement. The presentation mode of the first fusuma notice includes the first fusuma notice mode 1 associated with the white fusuma image, the first fusuma notice mode 2 associated with the red fusuma image, and the first fusuma image associated with the golden fusuma image. There are a sliding door notice mode 3, a first sliding door notice mode 4 associated with a sliding door image depicting a rainbow, and a first sliding door notice mode 5 associated with a sliding door image depicting a girl with a baseball spike.

  Although details will be described later, the girl with the baseball spike depicted in the fusuma image according to the first fusuma notice mode 5 constitutes a part of the effect contents of the high expectation effect. That is, the first sliding door notice mode 5 suggests that a high expectation effect is executed. In addition, the first sliding door notice mode 1 to the first sliding door notice mode 4 suggest a high-low relationship between the possibility of the jackpot gaming state. Specifically, the first sliding door notice mode 1 (white) <the first sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <the first sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <the first sliding door notice mode 4 (rainbow) Suggest that it is likely to be

  When executing the first sliding door announcement, which first sliding door announcement mode is set is determined by the first sliding door announcement mode determination. The first sliding door notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first sliding door notice mode determination based on the special figure variation pattern in which the effect flow includes the L reach, the SP reach, or the high expectation effect. The first sliding door announcement mode determination is performed based on the first sliding door announcement mode determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the probability (selection rate) of selecting each first sliding door notice mode is set for each first sliding door notice mode determination table.

  The first sliding door notice mode 5 is an effect mode that suggests that a high expectation effect is to be executed, and thus can be selected only in the case of a special SP jackpot change and a special SP loss change. In addition, the first sliding door notice mode 4 can be selected only in the case of a special SP jackpot variation, a normal SP jackpot variation, a special SP loss variation, and a normal SP loss variation. That is, the first sliding door notice mode 4 is an effect mode that suggests that SP reach is to be executed.

  Whether or not to execute the second sliding door notice is determined by the second sliding door notice execution determination. The second sliding door announcement execution determination is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the second sliding door notice execution determination based on the special figure change pattern in which the effect flow includes the normal change. The second sliding door announcement execution determination is executed based on the second sliding door announcement execution determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 48 (A), the probability of determining to execute the second sliding door announcement and the probability of not determining to execute it are set for each second sliding door announcement execution determination table.

  Four effect modes are set as the effect mode of the second fusuma notice (second fusuma notice mode). The presentation mode of the second sliding door notice is also associated with the sliding door image used for the second sliding door notice. The production mode of the second sliding door notice includes the second sliding door notice mode 1 associated with the green sliding image, the second sliding door notice mode 2 associated with the red sliding image, and the second sliding image associated with the golden sliding image. There is a sliding door notice mode 3 and a second sliding door notice mode 4 associated with a sliding image in which a rainbow is drawn. The sliding image according to the second sliding notice mode 1 is not included in the sliding image according to the first sliding notice. In addition, the sliding image according to the second sliding notice mode 2 to the second sliding notice mode 4 has the same configuration as the sliding image according to the first sliding notice mode 2 to the first sliding notice mode 4.

  Similarly to the first sliding door notice mode 2 to the first sliding door notice mode 4, the second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4 indicate a high-low relationship between the possibility of the jackpot playing state. Specifically, the second sliding door notice mode 1 (green) <the second sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <the second sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <the second sliding notice mode 4 (rainbow) Suggest that it is likely to be

  When executing the second sliding door notice, which of the second sliding door notice modes is to be determined is determined by the second sliding door notice mode determination. The second sliding door notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the second sliding door notice mode determination based on the special figure change pattern in which the effect flow includes the normal change. The second sliding door notice mode determination is executed based on the second sliding door notice mode determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 48 (B), the probability (selection rate) of selecting each second sliding door notice mode is set for each second sliding door notice mode determination table.

  The second sliding door notice mode 4 can be selected only in the case of the special SP jackpot variation, the normal SP jackpot variation, the special SP loss variation, and the normal SP loss variation, similarly to the first sliding door notification mode 4. That is, the second sliding door notice mode 4 is also an effect mode that suggests that SP reach is executed.

  Next, the symbol action notice will be described. The symbol action notice is an effect in which the effect symbol performs an action, specifically, a character constituting the effect symbol according to the first embodiment described later performs an action of jumping out of the effect symbol. The symbol action notice may be executed at the time of a jackpot or a loss. Therefore, the symbol action notice is an effect indicating that there is a possibility that the state will be a jackpot game state.

  The symbol action notice may be executed before the first sliding door notice is executed. Further, the symbol action notice is not executed, but if it is executed, it may be executed before the execution timing.

  In addition, the character related to the symbol action notice may jump out of the effect symbol and then close the sliding door of the sliding image related to the first sliding notice. That is, the symbol action notice may be linked to the first sliding door notice. Therefore, the symbol action notice is an effect indicating that the first sliding door notice may be executed.

  By the way, the first fusuma notice is a case where the fusuma closes in conjunction with the character constituting the effect design when the design action notice is being executed, and a character which constitutes the effect design when the design action notice is not being executed. There is a case where the sliding door closes automatically without interlocking with. In the following, the sliding notice that is performed when the design action notice is being executed is referred to as “normal first sliding notice”, and the sliding notice that is performed when the design action notice is not executed is “special first sliding notice”. That. In the following, the presence / absence of the execution of the symbol action notice relating to the first sliding door announcement is regarded as the effect type of the first sliding door announcement.

  Whether the first fusuma notice or the special first fusuma notice is performed when the fusuma notice is executed is determined by the first fusuma notice type determination. The first fusuma notice type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first sliding door notice type determination based on the effect state of the first sliding door notice to be determined. Therefore, when it is determined that the first sliding door announcement is to be performed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first sliding door announcement mode determination and then performs the first sliding door announcement type determination. When it is determined in the first fusuma notice type determination that the special fusuma notice is a special first fusuma notice, the symbol action notice is always executed, so that it is determined that the symbol action notice is also executed.

  The first fusuma notice type determination is performed based on a first fusuma notice type determination table provided for each first fusuma notice mode. As shown in FIG. 49 (A), the probability of determining to execute the normal first sliding door announcement and the probability of determining to execute the special first sliding door announcement are set for each first sliding door announcement type determination table. . As shown in FIG. 49 (A), the first sliding door notice mode 1 (white) <the first sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <the first sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <the first sliding door notice mode 4 (rainbow) The probability of executing the special first fusuma notice in order is increasing. Furthermore, the first sliding door announcement that is performed when the symbol action announcement is performed is higher than the first sliding door announcement that is performed when the symbol action announcement is not performed. Aspect 3 to first sliding door announcement The first sliding door announcement in aspect 5 is easily executed. In addition, the first sliding door announcement performed when the symbol action announcement is being executed is the first sliding door announcement mode 5 (girl) than the first sliding door announcement that is performed when the symbol action announcement is not being executed. The first fusuma notice is easily executed.

  Further, even when it is determined that the first sliding door announcement is not to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the symbol action announcement execution determination to determine whether to execute the symbol action announcement. In this case, the character that has jumped out of the effect design performs the same operation as in the special first sliding door notice partway through, but eventually returns to the original effect design without closing the fusuma related to the fusuma image. I do.

  The symbol action announcement execution determination is executed based on a symbol action announcement execution determination table provided for each determination result of the jackpot determination. That is, the symbol action announcement execution determination table includes a symbol action announcement execution determination table for a big hit and a symbol action announcement execution determination table for a loss. As shown in FIG. 49 (B), the probability of determining to execute the symbol action announcement and the probability of not determining to execute the symbol action announcement are set for each symbol action announcement execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 49 (B), in the case of the big hit, the design action announcement without the first sliding door announcement is more easily executed than in the case of the loss.

  Next, specific examples of the high expectation effect, the first sliding door notice, the second sliding door notice, and the symbol action notice will be described. However, since these effects are examples, the effect contents are not limited to the following description, and can be set as appropriate.

  First, the effect symbols of the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to 50 (I), the effect symbols of the first embodiment include nine effect symbols composed of combinations of different numbers and characters. Specifically, the effect design is composed of a combination of numbers “1” to “9” and a character associated with the number.

  Then, an effect design including the number “1” is set as an effect design G10a. Similarly, the effect symbols including the numbers “2” to “9” are referred to as effect symbols G10b to G10i. In the case where individual effect symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as “effect symbol G10”.

  Also, the numeral portions of the effect symbols G10c and G10g relating to “3” and “7” are red, and “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and Numerical portions of effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i related to “9” are blue. That is, the color is included in the component of the effect design G10.

  Next, the sliding image G20 used for the first sliding notice and the second sliding notice will be described. FIGS. 51A to 51E are examples of the sliding door image G20 used for the first sliding door notice. The sliding door image G20 used for the first sliding door notice has five types of designs. This design constitutes the presentation mode of the first sliding door notice (first sliding door notice mode 1 to first sliding door notice mode 5).

  FIGS. 52A to 52D are examples of the sliding door image G20 used for the second sliding door notice. There are four types of designs for the sliding door image G20 used for the second sliding door notice. This design constitutes an effect mode of the second sliding door notice (second sliding door notice mode 1 to second sliding door notice mode 4).

  The sliding door image G20 includes a left sliding door image G20L disposed on the left side and a right sliding door image G20R disposed on the right side. Although details will be described later, the sliding door image G20 can be opened and closed. FIGS. 51 and 52 show the sliding door image G20 in a closed state.

  Next, the normal first fusuma notice in the first fusuma notice will be described. For example, assume that reach is established and N reach is performed as shown in FIG. 53 (A), and that the medium effect symbol EZ2 is decelerated and N reach is about to end as shown in FIG. 53 (B). . At this timing, as shown in FIG. 53 (C) to FIG. 53 (D), the normal first sliding door notice is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the display unit 50a moves from the left end and the right end toward the center so that the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 closes, as shown in FIG. 53 (D). In addition, the sliding image G20 is completely closed, and the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized. Note that the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are fluctuated on the fusuma image G20. That is, the fusuma image G20 does not hide the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

  In this manner, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then shown in FIGS. 53 (E) to 53 (F). Thus, the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 moves right and left, and the sliding door image G20 opens. When the fusuma image G20 opens, effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and background images appear. Normally, the first sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

  Normally, the first fusuma notice is completed, and at the same time, L-reach, SP-reach, or high expectation effects are developed. In FIG. 53 (F), a background image G114 for SP reach is displayed. In other words, it has developed into SP reach after the first sliding door notice. Further, with the development to SP reach, the left effect design EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a while being reduced, and the right effect design EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display unit 50a while being reduced. Furthermore, with the development to SP reach, the effect design G10e constituting the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 has been simplified to only the numeral portion related to the effect design G10e.

  Next, the special first sliding door notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 54A, the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 54B, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is decelerated and the N reach is about to end. At this time, for example, a character action G21 included in the effect symbol G10e related to the left effect symbol EZ1 constituting the reach jumps out of the effect symbol G10e, and a symbol action notice that appears in the center of the display unit 50a is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 54 (C) to 54 (D), a special first sliding door notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the character G21 performs an operation of closing a pair of sliding door images G20 which are arranged left and right apart, and as shown in FIG. G20 is completely closed. When the fusuma image G20 is completely closed, as in the case of the normal first fusuma notice, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20 and cannot be visually recognized.

  As described above, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, as in the case of the normal first fusuma notice, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then, as shown in FIG. As shown in (E) to FIG. 54 (F), the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 moves right and left, and the sliding door image G20 opens. When the fusuma image G20 opens, effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and background images appear. The special first sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

  Then, when the special first sliding door notice is completed, L reach, SP reach, or high expectation effects are developed. In FIG. 54 (F), the background image G114 for SP reach is displayed. In other words, it has developed into SP reach after the first sliding door notice.

  Note that the effect content until the sliding image G20 closes is different between the normal first sliding door notice and the special first sliding door notice, but the rest of the rendering contents are common. However, it is also possible to make the effect contents after the sliding image G20 is closed differ between the normal first sliding door notice and the special first sliding door notice.

  Next, a description will be given of a symbol action notice when the first fusuma notice is not performed. For example, suppose that reach is established and N reach is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (A), and as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 is decelerated and N reach is about to end. At this time, for example, the character G21 included in the effect design G10e related to the left effect design EZ1 constituting the reach jumps out of the effect design G10e and appears at the center of the display unit 50a. Then, after standing still for a predetermined time (for example, one second) in this state, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), the character G21 returns to the effect symbol G10e constituting the original left effect symbol EZ1.

  After that, it will develop into L reach, SP reach, and high expectations. In FIG. 55 (D) to FIG. 55 (E), SP reach has been developed, and the first normal background image G111 has been switched to the SP reach background image G114. Further, with the development to SP reach, the left effect design EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a while being reduced, and the right effect design EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display unit 50a while being reduced. In addition, the effect design G10e constituting the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 is simplified to only the numeral portion related to the effect design G10e.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the reach has been established in the effect design G10e associated with the number “5”, and thus the character associated with the effect design G10e has jumped out, but the reach has been established in another effect design G10. If so, the character relating to the effect design G10 jumps out and performs an operation of closing the sliding image G20. Furthermore, when developing to SP reach or the like, the effect symbol G10 is simplified to only the numeral portion related to the effect symbol G10.

  Next, a description will be given of an example of developing from N-reach into a high expectation effect through the special first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 is decelerated, and the N reach is about to end. Sometimes, the character G21 included in the effect design G10e related to the left effect design EZ1 constituting the reach jumps out of the effect design G10e and appears at the center of the display unit 50a.

  Subsequently, a special first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is executed, and the character G21 performs an operation of closing the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5 as shown in FIG. The sliding image G20 of the first sliding notice mode 5 moves from the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a toward the center, and is completely closed as shown in FIG. 56 (D).

  Then, from the state in which the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is completely closed, the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is opened as shown in FIGS. When it disappears, the first sliding door notice ends. When the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is opened, a background image dedicated to the high expectation effect (background image G115 for high expectation effect) appears, and the high expectation effect is executed. As described above, when the N-reach evolves into a high expectation effect, the background image of the special figure change effect (in FIG. 56, the first normal background image G111) is hidden in the sliding image G20 related to the first sliding door notice. The state is switched from the first normal background image G111 to the high expectation effect background image G115.

  In addition, when the N-reach evolves into a high expectation effect, the effect design G10 related to the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 constituting the reach is also changed at the first sliding door notice. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), the effect is changed to effect symbol G10 consisting of only a numeral portion. Further, when the N-reach evolves into a high expectation effect, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 shrink and move. Specifically, the left effect design EZ1 moves to the upper left corner of the display unit 50a, and the right effect design EZ3 moves to the upper right corner of the display unit 50a.

  The background image G115 for high expectation effect production is composed of a video in which a girl who likes the hero character presents a spike of baseball to the hero character. For example, in the high expectation effect background image G115, first, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), the girl approaches the hero character, and as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the girl performs a baseball spike. As shown in FIG. 57C, the main character receives baseball spikes. Note that the effect contents related to the high expectation effect effect background image G115 are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  As described above, in the sliding door image G20 according to the first sliding door notice mode 5, a girl presenting a baseball spike is depicted. The display content of the fusuma image G20 according to the first fusuma notice mode 5 is included in one scene of the high expectation effect shown in FIG. 57 (C). Therefore, the first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 suggests execution of a high expectation effect. In the case of the second normal production stage or the third normal production stage, similarly to the case of the first normal production stage, a high expectation effect is produced from the second normal background image G112 and the third normal background image G113. The background image G115 is switched to the background image G115.

  Then, at the same time as the high expectation effect production ends, as shown in FIG. 57 (D) to FIG. 57 (E), SP reach is developed and the high expectation effect background image G115 is switched to the SP reach background image G114. .

  In FIG. 57, after N-reach, a special first fusuma notice has been developed through the special first fusuma notice of the first fusuma notice mode 5, but a special first fusuma notice other than the first fusuma notice mode 5 has been developed. May develop into high expectations. In this case, the sliding image G20 according to the effect mode of the first sliding notice is displayed. In addition, after the N-reach, there may be a case where the production of high expectation is usually performed through the notice of the first sliding door. In this case, the sliding image G20 according to the effect mode of the first sliding notice is closed without the appearance of the character G21, and then the background image G115 is switched to the high expectation effect effect background image G115.

  Also, since the first sliding door announcement mode 5 suggests a high expectation effect, it does not develop into L reach or SP reach immediately after the first sliding door announcement mode of the first sliding door announcement mode 5 is executed. That is, there is no development from N-reach to L-reach or SP-reach via the first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5.

  Next, the second sliding door notice will be described. As described above, the notice of the second sliding door is usually executed when the production stage is switched. First, a description will be given of switching of the normal production stage which is a premise of the second sliding door notice. Here, it is assumed that the scene is switched from the first normal effect stage to the second normal effect stage. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (A), when the user stays at the first normal effect stage and stops displaying the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from above the first normal background image G111, the first normal effect stage is stopped. It is assumed that the condition for switching from the production stage to the second normal production stage is satisfied.

  Here, when the special figure determination time has elapsed since the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed and the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is to be started, as shown in FIG. 58 (B). Then, as in the case of the first fusuma notice, the fusuma image G20 is closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the fusuma image G20 immediately opens and disappears, but when the fusuma image G20 opens, the stage has been switched to the second normal effect stage, and the effect is performed on the second normal background image G112. The symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, when switching from the first normal effect stage to the second normal effect stage, the sliding image G20 is displayed, and after the background image is hidden by the sliding image G20, the first normal background image G111 is switched to the second normal effect stage. 2 The display is switched to the normal background image G112.

  Similarly, when switching from the second normal stage to the third normal stage, and when switching from the third normal stage to the first normal stage, similarly, the second normal background image G112 to the third normal background image are used. G113 and from the third normal background image G113 to the first normal background image G111.

  By the way, the sliding image G20 used when the normal production stage is switched is basically the same white sliding image G20 as the first sliding notice mode 1. However, a sliding door image G20 other than the white sliding door image G20 same as the first sliding door notice mode 1 may be displayed. It is the sliding image G20 of the second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4 described above. That is, the display of the sliding image G20 of the second sliding notice mode 1 to the second sliding notice mode 4 when the normal performance stage is switched constitutes the execution of the second sliding notice. Further, the display of the white sliding image G20, which is the same as the first sliding notice mode 1, constitutes the non-execution of the second sliding notice.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, after the first sliding door announcement for hiding the background image is performed, the high expectation effect indicating that the jackpot expectation is high is performed, and the high expectation effect background The image changes to an image G115. The first fusuma notice includes a normal first fusuma notice and a special first fusuma notice, which have different effect contents, specifically, have different processes until the background image is hidden. In addition, the expectation at which the high expectation effect is performed differs between the normal first fusuma notice and the special first fusuma notice. Therefore, the effect of the announcement of the first sliding door is enhanced, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and the player can pay attention to the announcement of the first sliding door. In addition, when the special first sliding door notice is executed rather than the first first sliding door notice, the first sliding door notice is easier to be executed in the first sliding door notice mode 5 which indicates the execution of the high expectation effect. The effect of the announcement of the first sliding door is enhanced, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and the player can pay attention to the announcement of the first sliding door.

  Further, after the N-reach, the high expectation effect may be executed without executing the first sliding door notice, and the background image G115 may be changed to the high expectation effect background image G115. Therefore, even when the first sliding door notice is not executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the execution of the high expectation effect. However, when the first sliding door notice is executed, there is a higher possibility that the high expectation effect is executed. Accordingly, the effect of the first sliding door notice can be enhanced.

  In addition, the first sliding door notice hides the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 that are temporarily stopped. Then, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 to be hidden can execute a symbol action announcement for performing a predetermined operation, and when the symbol action announcement is executed, the first action interlocks with the symbol action announcement. Since the fusuma notice is executed, the first fusuma notice becomes more interesting and the entertainment interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, since the jackpot expectation degree is different between the case where the symbol action announcement is executed and the case where the symbol action announcement is not executed, the effect of the symbol action announcement is improved and the execution of the symbol action announcement can be noticed. In addition, in the case where the symbol action notice is executed and the case where the symbol action notice is not executed, the expectation of the production mode of the first sliding door announcement (the first sliding door announcement mode 4 or the first sliding door announcement mode 5) suggesting that the jackpot expectation degree is high. Since the degree is different, the effect of the design action announcement is improved, and attention can be paid to the execution of the design action announcement.

(Modification of First Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, after the first fusuma notice is executed, a high expectation effect indicating that there is a high possibility that a gaming state called a jackpot game is advantageous to the player is executed. The effect suggestion target is not limited to the jackpot game, but may be a jackpot game having a relatively large number of rounds, a high probability state, a time saving state, or another effect indicating that the jackpot expectation is high. In addition, after the first fusuma notice is executed, there is no particular limitation on the timing at which an effect indicating that there is a high possibility of being in a game state advantageous to the player (hereinafter, “advantageous game state suggestion effect”) is performed. , Another timing after the reach, before the reach, during the jackpot game production, and the like.

  In addition, the advantageous game state suggestion effect is composed of an effect (effect flow configuration effect) that composes an effect flow associated with the special figure change pattern, but is performed in another effect flow configuration effect such as SP reach or L reach. It may be configured. Further, the advantageous game state suggestion effect may be configured as a so-called “zone effect”, and the user may enter the zone after the first sliding door notice and change to a background image having no story-like effect for the zone effect. Alternatively, the advantageous game state suggestion effect may be configured by the above-described movable body effect or operation effect.

  Further, the first sliding door notice and the advantageous game state suggesting effect may be executed before the special figure change effect, which is a suggestion target of these effects, is performed. In this case, whether the execution of the first sliding door announcement, the production mode of the first sliding door announcement, the effect type of the first sliding door announcement, and the execution of the advantageous game state suggestion effect, and the like are determined by the start winning command indicating the result of the look-ahead determination. It may be performed on the basis of.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the sliding door notice that hides the background image and the effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 is performed using the sliding door image G20, but the image is not limited to the sliding door and may be set as appropriate. Alternatively, an effect of hiding the background image and effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 may be performed using a movable device that can be opened and closed with respect to the display unit 50a, a transparent illumination panel, or the like as in the fusuma image G20. In this case, when the sliding device notice is given by the movable device, the movable device may be allowed to emit light, and the emission color of the movable device may be set to the effect mode of the sliding device notice. In the case where the sliding door notice is given by the illuminated panel, the emission color of the illuminated panel may be set to an effect mode of the sliding door notice.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the effect type of the first sliding door notice is two, but three or more effect types may be set. Although the presence or absence of the character G21 is associated with the effect type of the first sliding door announcement, the effect contents of the process of closing the other sliding door, such as the closing speed and the closing direction of the sliding door image, are determined by the effect type of the first sliding door announcement. May be associated with.

  Furthermore, in the design action notice, the character G21 constituting a part of the effect design G10 is performed by jumping out of the effect design G10. However, the design action notice may be performed using the entire effect design G10. In this case, the entire effect design G10 may perform a predetermined operation on the sliding image G20 and may be linked with the first sliding notice. Alternatively, the entire effect design G10 may perform a predetermined operation independently without involving the sliding image G20, and may not be linked with the first sliding notice.

  Further, after the first sliding door announcement, an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state different from the high expectation effect effect may be executed. Furthermore, after the second fusuma notice, it may be possible to execute a high expectation effect or an effect indicating that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot game state.

  Furthermore, although the first sliding door notice and the second sliding door notice hide all of the background images displayed on the entire display unit 50a, the images relating to the first sliding door notice and the second sliding door notice are changed. Alternatively, a part of the background image displayed on the display unit 50a may be hidden.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described basic embodiment according to the present invention. Also in the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the sliding door notice at two timings. However, unlike the first embodiment, a high expectation effect indicating that the jackpot expectation is high can be executed after the sliding door notice at any timing. In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configuration as the basic embodiment or the configuration corresponding to the same in the same manner.

  The sliding door notice according to the second embodiment can be executed at two timings, that is, at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and when the reach is established. Hereinafter, the former execution timing is referred to as “first timing”, and the latter execution timing is referred to as “second timing”.

  The effect content of the high expectation effect that can be executed after the sliding door notice and indicates that the jackpot expectation is high is different from the high expectation effect effect of the first embodiment. The high expectation effect of the second embodiment is constituted by a so-called “zone effect”. In the zone effect, unlike the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113, a background image dedicated to the zone effect (high expectation effect background image G116) is displayed. Is done. As described later, the background image G116 for high expectation effect production is configured such that a cheering party of the team of the hero character is cheering.

  Further, also in the second embodiment, a symbol action notice can be executed. However, in the second embodiment, the symbol action notice can be executed at any of the first timing and the second timing.

  Also in the second embodiment, there is a sliding door notice executed when the symbol action notice is executed, and a sliding door notice executed when the symbol action notice is not executed. That is, the effect type of the sliding door announcement includes a first effect type and a second effect type associated with the presence / absence of the execution of the symbol action notice. Hereinafter, the former will be referred to as a “first effect type”, and the latter will be referred to as a “second effect type”. At any of the first timing and the second timing, there are a first production type and a second production type in the production type of the sliding door notice.

  Further, six effect modes are set as an effect mode of the fusuma notice (fusuma notice mode). The presentation mode of the sliding door announcement is associated with the sliding door image used for the sliding door announcement. As shown in FIGS. 59 (A) to 59 (F), the presentation mode of the fusuma notice is a fusuma notice mode 1 associated with a white fusuma image, a fusuma notice mode 2 associated with a green fusuma image, The sliding door notice mode 3 associated with the red sliding door image, the sliding door sliding pattern 4 associated with the golden sliding door image, the sliding door notice mode 5 associated with the rainbow pattern sliding door image, and the sliding door image depicting the cheering party There is a sliding door notice mode 6 associated therewith.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, the cheering party drawn in the fusuma image according to the fusuma notice mode 6 constitutes a part of the production contents of the high expectation production. That is, the sliding door notice mode 6 suggests that a high expectation effect is executed. In addition, the sliding door notice mode 1 to the sliding door notice mode 5 suggest a high-low relationship between the possibility of the jackpot game state. To be more specific, in the order of sliding door notice mode 1 (white) <sliding door notice mode 2 (green) <sliding notice notice mode 3 (red) <sliding notice notice mode 4 (gold) <sliding notice notice mode 5 (rainbow) Suggest that it is likely to be

  Whether or not to execute the fusuma notice is determined by the fusuma notice execution determination. The sliding door notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The fusuma notice execution determination is executed based on the fusuma notice execution determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60 (A), the probability of determining to execute the sliding door announcement and the probability of determining not to execute it are set for each sliding door announcement execution determination table. In the second embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination according to the special figure 1 is performed using the first special figure variation pattern determination table according to the basic embodiment described above. Therefore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns described in the basic embodiment.

  When it is determined that the sliding door announcement is to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the sliding door announcement is to be executed at the first timing or the second timing (sliding announcement execution timing determination). The determination of the execution timing of the sliding door notice is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the sliding door notice execution timing determination based on the special figure variation pattern. The fusuma notice execution timing judgment is executed based on the fusuma notice execution timing judgment table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60B, the probability (selection rate) of selecting each execution timing is set for each sliding door notice execution timing determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 60B, the selectivity at the second timing is higher in the case of a big hit, while the selectivity at the first timing is higher in the case of a loss. In the same jackpot determination result, the selectivity at the second timing is higher in the case of the SP reach variation than in the case of the L reach variation. Furthermore, in the same special figure fluctuation pattern, the selectivity of the second timing is higher in the case of the jackpot fluctuation than in the loss fluctuation. Therefore, the player can expect the big hit when the sliding door notice is executed at the second timing.

  In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the fusuma notice when the symbol action notice is being executed. Is performed (sliding notice type determination). The sliding door notice type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the sliding door notice type based on the combination of the special figure variation pattern and the execution timing of the sliding notice. As shown in FIG. 61, the sliding door notice type determination table is executed based on the sliding door notice type determination table provided for each combination of the special figure variation pattern and the execution timing of the sliding door notice. The probability (selection rate) of selecting the effect type of each sliding door notice is set for each sliding door notice type determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 61, in any of the special figure variation patterns, the selectivity of the first effect type at the first timing, the selectivity of the first effect type at the second timing, Are different. Furthermore, in any of the special figure variation patterns, the selectivity of the second effect type at the second timing is different from the selectivity of the second effect type at the second timing. In the case of a big hit, the selection rate of the second effect type is higher at the second timing. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, the selectivity of the second effect type is higher at the first timing. Further, in the same jackpot determination result, the selectivity of the second effect type is higher in the case of the SP reach variation than the L reach variation at any execution timing. Furthermore, in the same special figure fluctuation pattern, the selectivity of the second timing is higher in the case of the jackpot fluctuation than in the loss fluctuation. Therefore, the player can expect the big hit when the sliding door notice is executed at the second timing.

  In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the sliding door notice is to be executed, the effect controlling microcomputer 121 performs a high expectation effect effect execution determination to determine whether or not to execute the high expectation effect after the sliding door notice. The high expectation effect rendering execution determination is executed using the high expectation effect rendering execution determination table. As shown in FIGS. 62 to 63, the high expectation effect rendering execution determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, the high expectation effect production execution determination table set for each special figure variation pattern is also divided according to the combination of the execution timing of the sliding door announcement and the effect type.

  As shown in FIGS. 62 to 63, for each execution timing of each special figure variation pattern, the probability that the second effect type is determined to execute the high expectation effect is higher. In addition, for each effect type of each special figure variation pattern, there is a higher probability that the first timing is determined to execute the high expectation effect. Further, comparing the same execution timing of SP reach and L reach with the combination of the effect types, the probability of being determined to execute the high expectation effect is higher in the case of the jackpot.

  Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the sliding door notice is to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a sliding door notice mode determination for determining which effect state to execute the sliding door notice. The sliding door notice mode determination is executed using the sliding door notice mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 64 to 69, the sliding door notice mode determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Further, the sliding door notice mode determination table set for each special figure variation pattern is divided according to a combination of whether or not the high expectation effect is executed after the sliding notice and the execution timing.

  As shown in FIG. 64 to FIG. 69, when the high expectation effect is performed for each special figure variation pattern, the first timing is more likely to indicate the execution of the high expectation effect effect than the second timing. The selectivity of the notice mode 6 is high. Regarding the jackpot determination results, the SP reach has a higher selection rate of the sliding door notice mode 6 than the L reach. Further, as for the SP reach and the L reach, the selection rate of the sliding door notice mode 6 is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. In the case of a big hit, there is a possibility that the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 is executed. Therefore, the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 is an effect indicating that the big hit game may be executed.

  Further, even when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is not to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the symbol action notice execution determination to determine whether to execute the symbol action notice. Although details will be described later, in the case of the first timing, the same symbol action notice as in the case where the sliding notice of the second effect type is performed is performed. In the case of the second timing, the character that has jumped out of the effect design performs the same operation as in the case of the fusuma notice partway, but eventually returns to the original effect design without closing the fusuma related to the fusuma image. Perform the operation. That is, in the second embodiment, the effect content of the symbol action announcement performed when the sliding door announcement is not executed at the second timing is the same as the symbol action announcement when the first sliding door announcement is not executed in the first embodiment. Content.

  The symbol action announcement execution determination is executed using a symbol action announcement execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 70, the symbol action announcement execution determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, the symbol action announcement execution determination table set for each special figure variation pattern is also divided according to the execution timing.

  As shown in FIG. 70, the selectivity of the execution of the symbol action notice is higher at the second timing than at the first timing for each special figure variation pattern. Regarding each jackpot determination result, the SP reach has a higher selection rate of executing the symbol action notice than the L reach. Further, as for the SP reach and the L reach, the selection rate of the execution of the symbol action notice is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. Since the symbol action announcement may be executed even in the case of the jackpot, the symbol action announcement is an effect indicating that the jackpot game may be executed.

  Next, specific examples of the fusuma notice, the high expectation effect, and the symbol action notice of the second embodiment will be described. However, since these effects are examples, the effect contents are not limited to the following description, and can be set as appropriate. The effect symbols used in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. The sliding door image used for the sliding door announcement is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the sliding door image of the sliding door announcement mode 6.

  First, a description will be given of the sliding door notice of the first effect type performed at the first timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 71 (A), when the special figure variation display is started from the time when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the normal mode is shown in FIG. 71 (B). , The variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. The mode when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started can be appropriately set without any particular limitation. For example, it is the normal mode that the stopped effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move downward with the ston as it is. I do.

  Then, immediately after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, the sliding door notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 71 (C), the display unit 50a moves from the left end and the right end toward the center so as to close the pair of left and right sliding door images G20, and as shown in FIG. 71 (D). In addition, the sliding image G20 is completely closed, and the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized. In addition, on the fusuma image G20, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed. That is, the fusuma image G20 does not hide the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

  As described above, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and then, as in the first embodiment, a pair of left and right is performed. The sliding image G20 moves right and left, and the sliding image G20 opens. When the fusuma image G20 opens, effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and background images appear. The fusuma notice is completed when the fusuma image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

  If the high expectation effect is not executed after the sliding door announcement, the background image immediately before the sliding door announcement is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 71 (E). In FIG. 71 (E), the first normal background image G111 is displayed after the sliding door notice has ended. When the high expectation effect is performed after the sliding door notice, the high expectation effect background image G116 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the high expectation effect is executed after the fusuma notice is given at the first timing, the high expectation effect is continued until N reach is completed. That is, as shown in FIG. 72 (B), after the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 72 (C) to FIG. 72 (D-1), the N reach is completed and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ1 indicating the loss. Until the EZ3 is stopped or displayed, or as shown in FIGS. 72 (C) to 72 (D-2), the N-reach is completed and the L-reach or SP-reach is developed, and a high expectation effect is produced. The background image for use G116 is displayed.

  When the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed, the background image G116 is switched from the high expectation effect effect background image G116 to the original background image, and the next special figure is provided on condition that the number of special figure reservations is 1 or more. A fluctuation effect is performed. On the other hand, when the image reaches the L-reach or the SP-reach, the background image G116 for a high expectation effect is switched to the background image for the L-reach or the background image G114 for the SP reach.

  Next, a description will be given of the sliding door notice of the second effect type performed at the first timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 73 (A), when the special figure change display is started from the time when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, a special mode is performed as shown in FIG. 73 (B). , The variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. Specifically, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which have been stopped and displayed, vibrate up and down and left and right at the positions for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and then the variable display is started. The intense vertical and horizontal vibrations of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 constitute a symbol action notice related to the first timing. Note that, after the symbol action notice, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move downward with a ston and perform high-speed fluctuation display as in the case of the normal mode.

  Then, along with the end of the symbol action notice, a sliding door notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 73 (C), the user moves toward the center from the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a so that the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 is closed from above the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. As shown in FIG. 73 (D), the sliding image G20 is completely closed, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized.

  After that, it is the same as in the case of the first effect type. When the high expectation effect is not executed after the sliding door announcement, the background image immediately before the sliding door announcement is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 73 (E).

  In FIG. 72 (C) to FIG. 72 (D) and FIG. 73 (C) to FIG. 73 (D), the sliding door notice is given in the sliding door notice mode 1, but the sliding door notice is given in the sliding door notice mode 6. When the high expectation effect is performed after that, as shown in FIGS. 74 (A) to 74 (C), the sliding image G20 in which the cheering party according to the sliding door notice mode 6 is drawn is closed, and the effect is performed. Hide the patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 74 (D), the sliding door image G20 is opened, and the high expectation effect background image G116 is displayed to perform the high expectation effect.

  Next, a description will be given of a sliding door announcement of the first effect type performed at the second timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 75 (A), immediately after the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the sliding door announcement is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 75 (B), similarly to the case at the first timing, the display unit 50a moves from the left end and the right end toward the center so that the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 is closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 75 (C), the sliding image G20 is completely closed, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized.

  Then, as in the case of the first timing, after this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, one second), the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 moves right and left, and the sliding door image G20 is opened. When the fusuma image G20 opens, effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and background images appear. The fusuma notice is completed when the fusuma image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

  When the high expectation effect is not executed after the sliding door announcement, the background image immediately before the sliding door announcement is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. In FIG. 75 (D), the first normal background image G111 is displayed after the fusuma notice has ended. When the high expectation effect is executed after the sliding door notice, a high expectation effect background image G116 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Even when the high expectation effect is executed after the fusuma notice is given at the second timing, the high expectation effect continues until the N-reach ends. Specifically, as in the case of the first timing, after the reach is established, the N reach ends, and the stall display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss is performed, or the N reach ends. Then, the background image G116 for high expectation effect presentation is displayed until the image reaches the L reach or the SP reach.

  Next, the sliding notice of the second effect type performed at the second timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 76 (A), immediately after the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, first, a symbol action notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 76B, the character G21 included in the effect design G10e constituting the left effect design EZ1 jumps out of the effect design G10e and appears at the center of the display unit 50a.

  Subsequently, a sliding door announcement of the second effect type linked to the symbol action announcement is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 76 (C), the character G21 performs an operation of closing the pair of sliding door images G20 which are arranged left and right apart, and as shown in FIG. G20 is completely closed. The sliding image G20 is completely closed, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the sliding image G20.

  As described above, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, as in the case of the first effect type, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then, as shown in FIG. As shown in E) to FIG. 76 (F), the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 moves right and left, and the sliding door image G20 opens. When the fusuma image G20 opens, effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and background images appear. The fusuma notice is completed when the fusuma image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a. After the fusuma notice, it is the same as in the case of the first production type.

  Next, a description will be given of a symbol action notice when a sliding door notice is not performed at the second timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), when the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 77 (B), for example, the character G21 included in the effect design G10e constituting the left effect design EZ1 is the effect design G10e. And emerges at the center of the display unit 50a. Then, in this state, after standing still for a predetermined time (for example, one second), as shown in FIG. 77 (C), the character G21 returns to the effect symbol G10e constituting the original left effect symbol EZ1.

  After that, the N-reach ends, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed. Alternatively, the N reach is completed, and the L reach or the SP reach is developed.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 76 to 77, the reach has been established in the effect design G10e associated with the number “5”, and thus the character associated with the effect design G10e has jumped out, but the reach has been established in another effect design G10. If so, the character relating to the effect design G10 jumps out and performs an operation of closing the sliding image G20.

  Also, in FIGS. 75 (B) to 75 (C) and FIGS. 76 (C) to 76 (D), the sliding door notice is given in the sliding door notice mode 1, but the sliding door notice is given in the sliding notice notice mode 6. When the high expectation effect is performed after that, as shown in FIGS. 78A to 78C, the sliding image G20 in which the cheering party according to the sliding notice mode 6 is drawn is closed and the effect is performed. Hide the patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 78 (D), the sliding door image G20 is opened, and the high expectation effect background image G116 is displayed to perform the high expectation effect.

  In the case where the high expectation effect is performed after the fusuma notice, the fusuma notice may be executed in a fusuma notice mode other than the fusuma notice mode 1 and the fusuma notice mode 6.

  Thus, in the second embodiment, after the sliding door notice, a high expectation effect indicating that the jackpot expectation is high is performed. The execution timing of the fusuma notice includes a first timing and a second timing, and the expectation at which the high expectation effect is performed differs depending on the execution timing. Therefore, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and the player can be made to pay attention to the execution timing of the sliding door notice, so that the tiredness of the sliding door notice can be prevented.

  In addition, there are a first production type and a second production type in the production type of the fusuma notice, and the degree of expectation at which the high expectation production is performed differs depending on the production type. Therefore, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and the player can pay attention to the effect type of the fusuma notice, thereby preventing the fuss notice from getting tired. Further, in the presentation mode of the fusuma notice, there are a fusuma notice mode 6 that suggests the execution of the high expectation effect, and a fusuma notice mode 1 to the fusuma notice mode 5 that does not directly suggest the execution of the high expectation effect. The degree of expectation of the fusuma notice mode 6 differs depending on the effect type of the fusuma notice. Therefore, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and the player can pay attention to the presentation mode of the sliding door notice, so that the tiredness of the sliding notice can be prevented.

(Modification of Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, after the fusuma notice is executed, a high expectation effect indicating that there is a high possibility that the gaming state which is advantageous to the player of the jackpot game is likely to be executed. The suggestion target is not limited to the jackpot game, but may be a jackpot game having a relatively large number of rounds, a high probability state, a time reduction state, or another effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is high.

  In addition, although the sliding door notice is executed as an effect before the high expectation effect is performed (hereinafter, referred to as “specific effect”), the effect content of this effect is not limited to the sliding door notice and may be set as appropriate. For example, the specific effect may be performed using an image other than the fusuma image G20, and the effect contents may be effects other than the effect of hiding the entire display unit 50a, such as a fusuma notice. For example, the range hidden by the display unit 50a may be partially set. The effect content may be such that the background image and the effect design are not hidden. Alternatively, the specific effect may be performed using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the panel movable device 55.

  Furthermore, the high expectation effect presentation may also be performed using an image displayed on a part of the display unit 50a other than the image displayed on the entire display unit 50a, such as the background image G116 for high expectation effect presentation. Also, a specific effect may be configured by an effect that forms an effect flow related to a special figure variation pattern, such as SP reach. Alternatively, the high expectation effect may be performed using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the panel movable device 55.

  Further, as the execution timing of the fusuma notice, two types are provided immediately after the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and immediately after the reach is established, but the execution timing is not limited to these and may be set as appropriate. For example, a so-called “pseudo-run” or step-up notice may be made executable, and the sliding door notice may be made executable when the number of pseudo-runs or the number of steps of the step-up notice increases. Further, the sliding door notice may be executed at another timing before the reach is established after the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started or at another timing after the reach is established. Further, three or more types of execution timings of the fusuma notice may be provided. Then, the degree of expectation at which the high expectation effect is performed may be changed depending on the execution timing. Alternatively, the degree of expectation at which a high degree of expectation effect relating to some execution timings is performed may be the same.

  Furthermore, the fusuma notice and the high expectation effect may be executed before the special figure change effect, which is the target of suggesting these effects, is performed. In this case, whether the execution of the fusuma notice, the production mode of the fusuma notice, the effect type of the fusuma notice, and the propriety of the execution of the high expectation effect may be performed based on the start winning command indicating the result of the pre-reading determination. good.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the effect type of the fusuma notice is two, but three or more effect types may be set. In this case, the degree of expectation at which a high degree of expectation effect is performed may differ depending on the effect type. Alternatively, the degree of expectation at which a high degree of expectation effect for some effect types is performed may be the same. In addition, whether the execution of the symbol action notice is associated with the effect type of the fusuma notice, but the effect contents of the process of closing the other fusuma such as the closing speed and the closing direction of the fusuma image are associated with the effect type of the fusuma notice. Is also good.

  Further, the effect content of the symbol action announcement is different between the first timing and the second timing, but the symbol action announcement of the same effect content may be performed regardless of the execution timing.

  Also, after the fusuma notice, an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state different from the high expectation effect effect may be executed. In this case, at the first timing and the second timing, the same type of effect may be executed after the sliding door notice, or different types of effect may be executed.

7. Other Modified Examples Next, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first and second embodiments will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first and second embodiments will be referred to as “pachinko gaming machine PY1, etc.”

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like, the display patterns 50a are used to display the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a variable manner in order to notify the result of the special figure lottery. (Slot machine) ", and a special figure lottery result may be notified by variably displaying the drum.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, etc., the big winning port 14 can be opened in the big hit game, but a winning area that can be opened in the big hit game may be provided in addition to the big winning port 14.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like, when a specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the big hit symbol type. However, the setting condition of the high probability state may be changed. For example, separately from the special winning device 14D, a second special winning device that can be opened and closed and that allows game balls to enter at the time of opening is provided at a position where the game balls in the game area 6 can reach, and during the big hit game In a predetermined round game, when a game ball that has been opened by the second big prize device and entered the second big prize device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high-probability state accompanies the end of the big hit game. May be set.

  In this case, for example, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for a time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that is easy to enter the ball, A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol in which it is difficult to set a high-probability state) that can be opened for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which a game ball that has won the second big prize device can pass, and a distribution device that distributes the game ball to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. And while the opening time of the second big winning device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big winning device and the operating mode of the distribution device causes the big hit symbol and the high probability state that are easy to set the high probability state to be set. It is also possible to provide a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, etc., the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and performs the basic control related to the progress of an effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, as in the case of 120, the control may be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

  Also, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball-and-ball gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and a spinning-type gaming machine (a so-called “slot machine”).

8. Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Embodiments for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding structures in the above-described embodiments of the invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. In addition, the invention A is a generic name of the following inventions A1 to A3, the invention B is a generic name of the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a generic name of the following inventions C1 to C3.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1,
In a gaming machine that can be set to a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means including an image display unit (display unit 50a),
The effect control means,
In the image display unit,
A background image can be displayed,
When a predetermined background image (eg, the first normal background image G111 to the third normal background image G113) is displayed, a specific effect (a sliding door notice) for hiding the background image may be executed.
After the specific effect, unlike the predetermined background image, a specific background image (high expectation effect background image G115) indicating that there is a possibility of the special game state may be displayed,
The specific effect is characterized in that at least there is a case where it proceeds in a first step (special first sliding door notice) and a case where it proceeds in a second step (usually first sliding door notice).

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to invention A2 is:
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The probability that the specific background image is displayed is different between the case of the first process and the case of the second process.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is:
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
In the production mode of the specific production, a first specific production mode (first sliding door notice mode 5) suggesting that the specific background image is displayed, and a second specific presentation mode that does not suggest that the specific background image is displayed. There is a specific effect image (first sliding door notice mode 1),
The probability that the specific effect of the first specific effect mode is executed differs between the case of the first process and the case of the second process.

  In addition, according to the invention A, it is possible to achieve an effect of improving a gaming interest with respect to a problem A described below with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit is made on condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and it is determined that the big hit is made in the determination. , A jackpot game in which a game ball can be acquired is performed. Then, based on the result of the determination, the display of the effect symbol is changed and displayed on the predetermined background image on the display unit. Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, when the effect symbol is variably displayed, an effect is performed in which a predetermined background image or effect symbol is covered to make it invisible. However, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that perform an effect of obscuring a predetermined background image or effect design to make it invisible. Then, what is set as the subject A is to provide a new gaming machine with an improved gaming interest. Then, the invention A1 may execute the specific effect for hiding the background image when the predetermined background image is displayed, and may execute the specific effect after the specific effect. Different from the background image, a specific background image indicating that there is a possibility of being in the special game state may be displayed, and the specific effect at least proceeds in the first process and progresses in the second process. The configuration described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, which is not provided with the gaming machine, has an advantageous effect of improving the gaming interest.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to Invention B1 is:
In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means including a display unit (display unit 50a);
The effect control means,
In the display unit,
It is possible to perform variable display of effect symbols,
When the effect design is variably displayed, a specific effect (a sliding notice) for hiding the effect design may be executed,
The effect design may perform an operation effect (symbol action notice) of performing a predetermined operation,
The specific effect includes at least a first specific effect (special first sliding door announcement) performed at the time of the motion effect, and a second specific effect (normally first sliding door announcement) not performed at the time of the motion effect. , Is characterized.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to Invention B2 is:
A gaming machine according to Invention B1,
In the production mode of the specific performance, it is determined that the special game state is the first specific production mode (first sliding notice mode 5) indicating that there is a high possibility of being determined to be in the special game state. There is a second specific production mode (first sliding door notification mode 1) that does not suggest that the possibility is high,
It is characterized in that the probability of executing the specific effect in the first specific effect mode differs between the case of the first specific effect and the case of the second specific effect.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The effect control means can execute the motion effect based on a result of the determination.

  In addition, according to the invention B, an effect of improving the gaming interest is achieved with respect to the following problem B of the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit is made on condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and it is determined that the big hit is made in the determination. , A jackpot game in which a game ball can be acquired is performed. Then, based on the result of the determination, the display of the effect symbol is changed and displayed on the predetermined background image on the display unit. Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, when the effect symbol is variably displayed, an effect is performed in which a predetermined background image or effect symbol is covered to make it invisible. However, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that perform an effect of obscuring a predetermined background image or effect design to make it invisible. Then, what is set as the subject B is to provide a new gaming machine with an improved gaming interest. Then, the invention B1 responds to this task B by saying, "When the effect symbol is variably displayed, a specific effect for hiding the effect symbol may be executed, and the effect symbol performs a predetermined operation. There is a case where an operation effect is executed, and the specific effect includes at least a first specific effect performed at the time of the operation effect and a second specific effect not performed at the time of the operation effect. " According to the configuration in which the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 is not provided, there is an advantageous effect that a gaming interest can be improved.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to Invention C1 is:
In a gaming machine that can be set to a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means including a display unit (display unit 50a);
The effect control unit may execute, on the display unit, a suggestion effect (high expectation effect) indicating that the possibility of the special game state is high after a specific effect (slider notice),
The specific effect may be executed at a first timing (first timing) or at a second timing (second timing),
The probability that the suggested effect is executed is different between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to invention C2 is:
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The specific production includes a first specific production (a sliding notice of a first production type) and a second specific production (a sliding notice of a second production type),
The probability that the suggested effect is executed differs between when the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to invention C3 is:
A gaming machine according to invention C1 or invention C2,
The production mode of the specific production includes a first specific production mode (sliding notice mode 6) that suggests that the suggested production is performed, and a second specific production configuration that does not suggest that the suggested production is performed ( Fusuma notice mode 1)
The probability that the specific effect of the first specific effect mode is executed differs between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing. It is characterized by the following.

  In addition, according to invention C, there is an effect of improving amusement in amusement with respect to problem C described below with respect to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit is made on condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and it is determined that the big hit is made in the determination. , A jackpot game in which a game ball can be acquired is performed. When a game ball enters the second starting port, a special symbol is variably displayed. The symbol is fluctuated based on the result of the determination. Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, after performing a predetermined effect while performing the variable display of the symbol, it is possible to perform a suggestive effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be performed. is there. However, there is still room for improvement with respect to gaming machines that perform a suggestion effect that indicates that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed, in order to enhance the gaming interest. Then, what is set as the subject C is to provide a new gaming machine with an improved gaming interest. In addition, the invention C1 may be configured to execute the suggestion effect indicating that the special control state is highly likely to be in the special game state after the specific effect on the display unit. There is a case where the specific effect is executed at a first timing and a case where the specific effect is executed at a second timing. When the specific effect is executed at the first timing, There is a difference in the probability that the suggested effect is executed when the specific effect is executed at the timing ", which makes it possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game with the configuration of the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637. Has an advantageous effect.

PY1 Pachinko gaming machine 1 Gaming board 11 First starting opening 11a First starting opening sensor 12 Second starting opening 12a Second starting opening sensor 14 Large winning opening 14a Large winning opening sensor 50 Image display Device 50a Display part 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 55 Panel movable device 55k Panel movable body 100 Game control board 101 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control board 121 Effect control microcomputer 140 Image control board

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can be in a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
With effect control means capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means including an image display unit,
The effect control means,
In the image display unit,
A background image can be displayed,
When displaying a predetermined background image, a specific effect for hiding the background image may be executed,
After the specific effect, unlike the predetermined background image, may display a specific background image indicating that there is a possibility of the special game state,
Examples process until hiding the background image according to the specific effect, at least a first step, a second step of hiding the background image with a different effect contents from the first step, there is,
The execution timing of the specific effect includes a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing,
When the specific effect is executed at the first timing, there is a case where the background image is hidden in the first process, and a case where the background image is hidden in the second process,
When the specific effect is executed at the second timing, the background image is not hidden in the first step, but the background image may be hidden in the second step. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the effect mode of the specific effect, there is a first specific effect mode that suggests that the specific background image is displayed, and a second specific effect image that does not suggest that the specific background image is displayed,
A gaming machine, wherein the probability of executing the specific effect in the first specific effect mode is different between the case of the first process and the case of the second process.