JP6656679B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Patent Document 1 below, a determination as to whether or not a big hit has been made based on a ball entering a starting port, and based on the result of the determination, The game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, after displaying, for example, "3 seconds", the numerical value is counted down, and when it reaches "0 seconds", a predetermined effect such as a character drop effect is performed. The player is expected to be in an advantageous gaming state.

JP 2013-000140 A

  By the way, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, simply performing the effect of updating the displayed time from the initial value to the target value may be lacking in interest, and there is room for improvement in this respect. was there.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Determining means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
A symbol variation executing means for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a result of the determination by the determination means
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the determination by the determination means,
Effect performing means capable of performing an effect using predetermined effect means,
The presentation execution means, during the variation display of the symbol, Ri If you do between performance when you suggest the execution timing of the effect is Oh,
When the time effect is executed during the symbol change, the expectation that the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time effect is longer than when the execution period is shorter,
The effect execution means may execute a stop effect to stop updating the display value indicating the execution timing in the time effect,
In the production mode of the time production, there is a first production mode in which the display value is updated but not counted by voice, and a second production mode in which both the update of the display value and the counting by voice are performed.
Until the update of the display value is stopped by the stop effect, the effect mode of the time effect is the first effect mode, and the time effect is resumed from the restart of the update of the display value stopped by the stop effect. Is changed to the second effect mode .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game through the effect.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a big hit game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a timing chart which shows the production flow according to various fluctuation patterns. It is a lottery table of a notice effect. It is a figure explaining the production mode of a time production and a 5 count production. It is a lottery table of an indication effect which suggests execution of a time effect. It is a look-ahead determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. (A) is a lottery table of a look-ahead effect, and (B) is a table showing a prohibition relationship of the fluctuating precursor effect. It is a figure explaining SP reach. It is a figure explaining the case where cut-in effect A is performed in SP reach. It is a figure explaining the case where cut-in effect B is performed in SP reach. It is a figure explaining the time effect of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where an addition effect of 20 seconds is performed in a time effect of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where a stop effect is performed in a time effect of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where a time effect of 15 seconds is performed twice during one fluctuation effect. It is a figure explaining a 5 count effect. It is a figure explaining a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining a clock hold notice. It is a figure explaining a pre-reading sign effect. It is a timing chart explaining a variation of time production in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modified example. It is a lottery table of an effect pattern of a time effect in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modified example. It is a lottery table of an indication effect in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modified example. It is a figure explaining time production in a pachinko gaming machine concerning another modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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 present specification, 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 written to omit a name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like corresponding to the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel, as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure 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 are 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 a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

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

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to fire the game ball. Have been. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the turning operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36.

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

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

  In addition, the position and the 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 mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed substantially in the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

  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 number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The game nails enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 for decorating the periphery of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding game balls to a first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding game balls to the stage.

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 11D for enabling or disabling a ball to enter the second starting port 12. And a start winning device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1-related random number described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery"). ) And the variable display of Toku-zu 1. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening and closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where game balls cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this manner, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as an “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry is possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). ) And the variable display of Toku-zu 2. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure”) (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of a normal symbol: hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure lottery”) and a variable display of the common figure. Has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  In the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as a "normal AT 14D") provided with a first big winning opening 14 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins in the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

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

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state in which the game ball is prevented from passing to the specific area 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in a front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Pass through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view in FIG. 3B). The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 immediately above, but is in a state where the upper area of the specific area 16 is open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball passing through (entering) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. .

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large prize winning devices without a specific area or a sorting device, such as the first large prize winning device 14D, are provided according to the game characteristics.

  As shown in FIG. 2, substantially at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that are driven into the game area 6 but do not win any winning opening are discharged outside the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a 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-hit". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot right. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails or the like.

  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, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first winning port 14, and a second winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first winning opening 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second grand prize opening 15.

  A game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, the first large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  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 to the first starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure or special design, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a 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 variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed. In addition, the game state in which the big hit game is performed is called a big hit game state. The jackpot game state is an example of a special game state advantageous to the player.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special figure lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special figure display 81 indicates “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : Extinguished), and the big hit symbol constituted by the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. 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.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It should be noted that the form of the variable display of the special 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 manner).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Is set to an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of a special map for the prize (or the right to special drawing lottery) can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special figure based on the special figure reservation. In other words, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations. It is possible.

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general-purpose figure according to the result of the general-purpose lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a winning, the general figure display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. 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.

  In addition, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the general-purpose illustration or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set for the number of general drawing reservations (number of general drawing reservations) that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106. The upper limit of the number of ordinary drawing reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “general symbol related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect display unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, "on-panel movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, "under-panel movable device") 56.

  The image display device 50 is configured by, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as a device configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays and a device configured with an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, as long as the image display device 50 can display an image. You may.

  The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. When the drive source of the on-panel movable device 55 is driven, the on-panel movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-panel movable device 56 is driven, the under-panel movable body 56k moves upward (up). I do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered movable body 55k above the board or the movable body 56k below the raised board, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various kinds of effects using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the production.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the main control board 100, 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 is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. 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 hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , An auxiliary game control table, and the like. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 and general figure reservation storage unit 106.

  The main control board 100 also causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and information stored in the gaming RAM 104. Clear switch 119 is mounted.

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

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

  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 general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13, and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17 (entering the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

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

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

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or a part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image).

  The VDP 144 reads 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.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted using the sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. 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.

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

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that the CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. 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. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. 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 relating 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 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game), obtains a general figure related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ordinary symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Normally, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

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) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a winning or a loss by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a general-figure variation pattern determination for variably displaying the general-figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, 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, basically, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time reduction general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. Time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table). It should be noted that the normal pattern change pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game 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, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the general-purpose variation time different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction 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 change pattern in which the general figure change time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, 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 fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general pattern when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The varieties of varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties associated with the varieties of the varieties of variation determined by this determination are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general-figure variation pattern determination, the general-figure display 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.

  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. Each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game according to an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time reduction state and the auxiliary game in the time reduction state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is operated for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time reduction state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a 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 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 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. On the other hand, 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 performs a 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. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following description, winning of a game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and winning of a game ball 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" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the ordinary symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number by establishing a start condition, and Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (jackpot 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 for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure change pattern random number is a random number for performing a change pattern of a special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be performed (whether to execute the jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables, a determination value (special symbol random value) of a special symbol random number is assigned to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit determination table. 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. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (a prize that has generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the start-up port (first start-up port 11 / second start-up port 12) on which the start was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and a jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to 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 value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. 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.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. The fractions can be different.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (reach determination table for non-time reduction) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (reach determination table for time reduction) used in the time reduction state. Note that the reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is allocated to “reach present (reach is generated)” and “reach no (reach is not generated)” which are the results of the reach determination. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number in accordance with the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random values determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. Note that the probability of determining that there is a reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach is present (reach is generated)", which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", is referred to as "reach has loss", and "reach is not performed (reach is not generated)". This is sometimes called "losing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes 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. The identification information included in the special figure change pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (variable figure 1 / special figure 2) for performing variable display as a determination target, in other words, a starting port where a prize that causes the determination of the special figure variation pattern is performed. (First starting port 11 / second starting port 12). In other words, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) 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. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure change pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table similarly 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. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. In other words, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving include a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. 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 a reachless loss. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

  Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation effect production flow with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure variation production, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is referred to as “SP big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L big hit fluctuation”. The special figure change pattern in which the special figure change effect ends at N reach is called “N big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern called "L loss fluctuation" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends at N reach, which is a type of reach, in the loss with reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations having different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as SP variation or SP reach variation.

3-2-5. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a read-ahead determination in accordance with a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the starting opening). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, determining whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Since the first starting port 11 is a starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 1, the first prefetch determination table can be called a special figure 1 prefetch determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is a starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second prefetch determination table can be called a special figure 2 prefetch determination table. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12).

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state, and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving time look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time reduction state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15), and a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. An opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are included. 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. Further, it is possible not to provide the OP or the 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 called “1 round (1R)”, and the tenth round game is called “10 round (10R)”.

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning opening (first large winning opening 14, the second large winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening where each opening is performed, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. I have. After the special figure is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a, 15a, the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14, 15 is not elapsed. End the round game.

  The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10 (B)), and the jackpot game B has the type of the winning jackpot symbol of the hit jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when it is B, and may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. In addition, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or a single type.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is set in a closed state in which no prize can be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific area 16”. In addition, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific region 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as “V closed”.

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and the timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be appropriately changed. When another operation mode is shown in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 adopts the operation mode.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are arranged in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The actuated jackpot is called a "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. The jackpot is called a "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “low-probability high-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and a “high-probability high-base gaming state”. It is possible to set any of the gaming states of the "big hit gaming state". Note that the “low-probability low-base game state” is “low-probability low-base state”, the “low-probability high-base game state” is “low-probability-high-base state”, and the “high-probability low-base game state” is “high-probability”. The "low base state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" may be abbreviated to the "high-probability high-base state", respectively. The states that constitute the gaming state include a state related to the probability of being determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time reduction state and a time reduction state.

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

  The non-time saving state is set in a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, or a “big hit gaming state”. The time-saving state is set in the “low-probability high-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to a special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, a general figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the general figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger.

  Further, the time reduction state is more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time reduction state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of hits determined per hit in the unit time per unit time is larger.

  In this manner, 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 the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 12 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. For this reason, in a time-saving state in which the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

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

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the fluctuating time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set advantageously for the player may be some of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game, because the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. The various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of an “n-th game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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 change effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in “low-probability low-base game state”, “low-probability high-base game state”, “high-probability low-base game state”, and “high-probability high-base game state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration movie G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for making settings related 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.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing a mountain scenery in the evening is displayed on display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. One or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects are switched as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, any of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probabilistic effect mode, there are a probable first stage effect mode before reach is established and a probable later stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the first stage effect mode, the display unit 50a displays the background image G105 for the second stage, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of the reach is displayed.

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability high-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure variation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early hours reduction mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the later hours reduction mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being 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. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hand prompt for “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid prize balls are indicated. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  Note that the type of the effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation 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 variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect design, there are various types of display such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, a special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, center and right sides of the display unit 50a which is divided into three substantially equally in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special figure is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , Medium effect symbol area 50b2, right effect symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each region can be changed as appropriate.

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

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, 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. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called ragged pattern) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern having a reach such as “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been “big hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually increases. Slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18C-2, the stop is performed in a stop mode (so-called double-eye) indicating a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the irregularities in the case where the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach irregularities" or "non-reach irregularities", and the irregularities in the case where the reach is established are defined as the irregularities. Also referred to as "reach-barred eyes" or "reach-losing eyes." How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6” etc.), and each component constituting the reach variation eyes How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an effect dedicated to SP reach (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect suggesting a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop display with a double-eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called broken eye) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. It should be noted that the production contents of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by an execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit". If the result of "Lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big hit", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and is set to 20% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach B. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, the jackpot expectation degree can be set.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed suitably. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reserved Icon Display Area The display section 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reserved icon display area 50d including four display areas, as shown in FIG. The reserved icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA (also referred to as the reserved icon TA) that is the same as the reserved icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect. Note that an icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or both are not provided.

4-3-1. Reservation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a reservation effect in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 holding number is “0”, the special figure fluctuation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure change effect is completed and a new special figure change effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is displayed. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. The hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”.

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like, and the jackpot determination is performed. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure change pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for operating the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 operate, and the on-board movable body 55k and the It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k return to a normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of an advanced effect. In addition, the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of the development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, the operation is shown in FIG. In this manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a pressing operation) (a pressing operation image G32), and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap the display unit 50a, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation of an operation unit (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 may be referred to as an operation instruction effect.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the reservation icon HA normally displayed as “で” in the reservation icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gassing effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“〇” in this embodiment) is called a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display. In the present embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but a configuration may be adopted in which only the hold icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the hold display of the special mode in the hold change effect may be at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize which triggers the hold display, or at the time of shift display of the hold display (when the display area of the hold icon HA is changed). (When the icon TA has been changed) or during the execution of the special figure change corresponding to the hold display (when the icon is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of the hold display.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the pre-reading effect is not limited to a change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect include a so-called continuous notice.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, a power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, the interrupt is prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding one. 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, the execution of the main-side timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main 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 main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from, for example, a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (the main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), a period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

  Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is activated when a special game using the second winning device 15D is performed. However, the distribution device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation after the power is turned on.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108), and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), 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 (S108), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control processing, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each winning port. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

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

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

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

  In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relation random number is not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the second prefetch determination table. Further, in response to the result of the processing, a special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination A command for a second starting port sensor including a second starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first starting port sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 relation random number is not stored. Further, a first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the first prefetch determination table. Also, in response to the result of the processing, a special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (number of special figure 1 hold) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead determination A command for a first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. Further, a command for the first special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a. Further, a command for the second special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

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

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process that is 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, a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the ordinary symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the ordinary figure being executed. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol in response to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running general symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed during a standby state in which a special symbol is not variably displayed, not in a jackpot game state. In the special symbol standby processing, the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special figure 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 2 determination processing. In the special figure 2 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number among the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state are used. The special pattern 2 change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of the special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 change start command representing the determined special figure 2 change pattern is generated. The special figure 2 change start command is associated with information on the special figure 2, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 change pattern. And information on the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

  The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 relation random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 relation random number in the first area is specially converted. 2 Cleared from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 suspension number command is generated which indicates the special figure 2 suspension number after the processing.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 1 determination processing. In the special figure 1 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current game state are used. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 change start command representing the determined special figure 1 change pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information about the special figure 1, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 change pattern. And the information of the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 1 display unit 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure changing time period associated with the determined special figure 1 changing pattern.

  The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing is a processing performed when the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 relation random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 relation random number in the first area is specially shifted. Cleared from the hold storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command is generated which indicates the special figure 1 hold number after the processing.

  When both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done. That is, when the special figure 2 is reserved, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 is reserved. Note that the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the order of winning, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol change process is a process performed during variable display of a special figure. In the special symbol fluctuation process, the special figure display 81 terminates the variable display of the special figure and stops and displays the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination in response to the elapse of the special figure fluctuation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed. If the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a lost symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, if the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time reduction state is to be ended, the non-time reduction state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating transition to the non-time saving state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 reservations and special figure 1 reservation is “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate commands.

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

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

  The command generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like appearing in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub-control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process 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 update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, a method of updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding the random value one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls lamps. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light through the circuit 151 (to execute various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (to operate various movable objects by operation). Or execute). In this manner, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other notice effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (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 reception interruption process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interruption process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main 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).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. To this end, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, a movable body effect for operating the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. For this purpose, the driving data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, a received command analysis process (S4201), a production timer update process (S4202), a voice control process (S4203), and a production data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

  In the reception command analysis processing, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interruption processing (S4010), and processing corresponding to the command (for example, selection of an effect, setting of an effect mode, setting of a command, and the like). I do. In the effect timer updating process, a timer for measuring time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update processing, the start timing and the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, the generation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the output to the voice control circuit 161 are performed based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

  Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command). If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that a special figure change start command has been received, it executes processing for receiving a change start command based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. Then, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including the information on the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), a sub fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation effect corresponding to the sub fluctuation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (the command transmission process (S4004), the emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), the voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, and the selected sub variation pattern is handled. Special effect fluctuating effect is realized. Note that the flow of the process related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect accompanying the change.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. Note that one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a time effect that is one of the advance notice effects accompanying the variable effect. In the present embodiment, the time effect is an effect indicating the execution timing of a predetermined effect performed during the variable effect.

  First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various big hit games (big hit games 1 to 4) shown in the big hit game control table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit” in the special jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the first starting port 11). Any of the "pattern 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 60% and the “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines which one of “big hit symbol 3” or “big hit symbol 4” in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 60%, and determines “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 40%.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Specifically, in the “big hit game 1” executed when the “big hit symbol 1” is determined, and in the “big hit game 2” executed when the “big hit symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The special winning opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of the jackpot game, the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which a winning in the first special winning opening 14 cannot be expected in reality. That is, although the total number of round games in the jackpot game is 16 times, the actual number of round games is 8 times.

  Also, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined, and in the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is determined, 16 round games are performed. Done. Then, in all of the 1R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in the jackpot game, the total number of round games and the number of substantial round games are 16 times.

  Therefore, "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the number of substantial round games is 16 is "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of substantial round games is 8 times. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game, and the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 3” or “jackpot game 4” is executed is a jackpot game in which “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 2” is executed. It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state.

  Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 sets the gaming state after the jackpot game, even when executing any of the jackpot games of “big hit game 1”, “big hit game 2”, “big hit game 3”, and “big hit game 4”. Set to the time saving state (high base state). In addition, when the jackpot game of either “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3” is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state, while “big hit game 2” or “big hit game” is set. When any of the big hit games of "game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state. In other words, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", control is performed to the high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", Control to the low probability high base gaming state (normal probability state and time saving state).

  In the present embodiment, the “high-probability high-base gaming state” can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the “low probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 (a predetermined upper limit execution number).

  Therefore, "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" in which the high probability state is set thereafter is more advantageous to the player than "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is not set thereafter. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" is executed is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" is executed. I can say.

  The big hit game state can be said to be a more advantageous game state than the normal game state regardless of the type of the big hit symbol. Also, one of the high-probability states, “high-probability high-base gaming state”, can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the “low-probability, high-base gaming state”, one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state advantageous to a player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

  Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The special figure 2 change pattern is determined using the determination table.

  In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number , A special figure 1 change pattern is determined. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, the game control microcomputer 101 selects any one of “THP001” to “THP006” as the special figure 1 change pattern. It is possible to determine. Which of the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is determined by a special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The easiness of selection of these special figure fluctuation patterns has a relationship of THP001> THP002, THP003> THP004> THP005> THP006. Note that the selection ratio (distribution ratio) of the special figure variation pattern can be appropriately changed.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is not “big hit” and the result of the reach determination is “reach present”, any of “THP011” to “THP016” is determined as the special figure 1 change pattern. Is possible. The ease of selecting these special figure variation patterns has a relationship of THP011 <THP012, THP013 <THP014 <THP015 <THP016.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is not “big hit” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, three types of special figure 1 change patterns “THP021,” “THP022,” and “THP023” Can be determined. Which of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, the special figure fluctuation pattern having a relatively long special figure fluctuation time is easily determined. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure fluctuation pattern is used. It is easy to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern whose time is relatively short.

  Here, the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP001” to “THP004” are SP jackpot fluctuations in which SP reach is performed, and “THP005” is L jackpot fluctuations in which L reach is performed but SP reach is not performed. , “THP006” are N jackpot fluctuations in which N reach is performed but SP reach and L reach are not performed. In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP011” to “THP014” are SP loss fluctuations at which SP reach is performed, and “THP015” is L loss fluctuations at which L reach is performed but SP reach is not performed. “THP016” is an N-loss variation in which N reach is performed but SP reach and L reach are not performed. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP021” is “normal A loss fluctuation” in which the fluctuation effect ends in 10 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching the reach, and “THP022” is the effect symbol EZ1. , EZ2, and EZ3 are "normal B-loss fluctuations" in which the fluctuation effect ends in 7 seconds without reaching the reach, and "THP023" indicates that the fluctuation effect is 3 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching the reach. "Normal C loss fluctuation". In addition, the reach is a state in which the effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols is the remaining one, and depending on which symbol the variably displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed, This is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state).

  Among the SP jackpot fluctuations, “THP001” and “THP003” are SP jackpot fluctuations in which SP reach A is performed (referred to as “SPA jackpot fluctuations”), and “THP002” and “THP004” perform SP reach B. SP jackpot variation (referred to as “SPB jackpot variation”). In addition, among the SP loss fluctuations, “THP011” and “THP013” are SP loss fluctuations in which SP reach A is performed (referred to as “SPA loss fluctuations”), and “THP012” and “THP014” indicate that SP reach B This is the SP loss variation that is performed (referred to as “SPB loss variation”).

  In this embodiment, SP reach is a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character battle each other. SP reach A and SP reach B differ in the type of enemy character that the ally character fights. More specifically, in SP reach A, the ally character G80 battles with the first enemy character G81 as shown in FIG. 36A, and in SP reach B, as shown in FIG. 36B. The ally character G80 battles with the second enemy character G82. In this embodiment, SP reach A is configured to have a higher jackpot expectation than SP reach B (see FIG. 29).

  Further, “THP001” among the SPA jackpot fluctuations and “THP002” among the SPB jackpot fluctuations are SP jackpot fluctuations in which time effects described later are performed. On the other hand, “THP003” in the SPA jackpot variation and “THP004” in the SPB jackpot variation are SP jackpot variations in which no time effect is performed. Further, “THP011” in the SPA loss fluctuation and “THP012” in the SPB loss fluctuation are SP loss fluctuations in which a time effect is performed. On the other hand, “THP013” in the SPA loss variation and “THP014” in the SPB loss variation are SP loss variations in which no time effect is performed. In the present embodiment, if the type of SP reach to be executed is the same, the jackpot is configured to have a higher jackpot expectation when the time effect is performed than when the time effect is not performed. (See FIG. 29).

  More specifically, the special figure fluctuation effect in each special figure 1 fluctuation pattern has the following effect flow. That is, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “SP reach fluctuation” such as “SP jackpot fluctuation” (THP001 to THP004) or “SP loss fluctuation” (THP011 to THP014), the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect is shown in FIG. As shown in (A), it mainly consists of “normal fluctuation” → “N reach” → “SP reach”.

  Further, the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “L reach fluctuation” such as “L big hit fluctuation” (THP005) and “L loss fluctuation” (THP015) is shown in FIG. As shown, it is mainly composed of “normal fluctuation” → “N reach” → “L reach”. Further, the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “N reach fluctuation” such as “N jackpot fluctuation” (THP006) or “N loss fluctuation” (THP016) is shown in FIG. As shown, it mainly consists of “normal fluctuation” → “N reach”.

  Further, the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” (THP021), “normal B loss fluctuation” (THP022), and “normal C loss fluctuation” (THP023) is as follows. It consists of "normal fluctuation". FIG. 30 (D) is an effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation”.

  As described above, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the non-hour reduction state has been described. However, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern in the non-hour reduction state shown in FIG. Note that the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns “THP031” to “THP036” are the same fluctuation patterns as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP001” to “THP006”, and the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns “THP041” to “THP046” The special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP011” to “THP016” are the same fluctuation patterns, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP051” to “THP053” are the same fluctuation patterns as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP021” to “THP023”. It is a pattern.

  Next, among the main effects (normal fluctuation, N-reach, L-reach, SP-reach) constituting the special-figure fluctuation effect in the above-described special-figure fluctuation pattern (special-figure 1 fluctuation pattern and special-figure 2 fluctuation pattern), SP The reach will be described in detail. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 in accordance with the display of the effect image in each effect constituting the special figure fluctuation effect. An effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, a moving object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, an operation effect using the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like can be executed.

  In this embodiment, SP reach is evolved from normal fluctuation to N reach. As shown in FIG. 30A, the SP reach (SP reach A, SP reach B) is composed of three parts: an early stage of SP reach, a middle stage of SP reach, and an end stage of SP reach. In the early stage of the SP reach, the ally character G80 and the enemy character (the first enemy character G81 shown in FIG. 36A for SP reach A, and the second enemy character shown in FIG. 36B for SP reach B) G82) is displayed on the display unit 50a to indicate that it is about to compete. In the middle of the SP reach, an image (for example, the middle battle image G83 shown in FIG. 37A or FIG. 38A) indicating that the ally character attacks the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a.

  At the end of the SP reach, first, as the cut-in effect before the hit-branch, an image indicating the type of attack of the ally character (in the present embodiment, the first attack image G84 shown in FIG. 37B or the second attack image G84 shown in FIG. 38B) Attack image G85) is displayed on display unit 50a. Subsequently, in the case of the SP jackpot fluctuation, a winning image indicating that the ally character has defeated the enemy character as a winning effect indicating that the jackpot has been won (see FIGS. 37C and 38C). Is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "Zoro eyes" indicating the jackpot winning (see FIGS. 37 (D) and 38 (D)). On the other hand, in the case of SP loss fluctuation, a loss image indicating that the ally character has eaten the counter of the enemy character and has been defeated as a loss effect indicating loss (see FIGS. 37 (E) and 38 (E)). Is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at the “reach loss eye” indicating the loss (see FIGS. 37 (F) and 38 (F)). As shown in FIG. 30 (A), the production time of the early stage of the SP reach, the middle stage of the SP reach, and the end stage of the SP reach are 10 seconds, respectively, and the production time of the cut-in stage before the fall-off branch at the end of the SP reach is 5 seconds. The subsequent production time of the winning effect and the loss effect is 5 seconds.

  Here, the cut-in effect before hit-branch includes a cut-in effect A and a cut-in effect B. The cut-in effect A and the cut-in effect B differ in the type of attack of the ally character. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 37B, the cut-in effect A is an effect in which a first attack image G84 indicating that the type of attack of the ally character is “logo attack” is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is. On the other hand, the cut-in effect B is an effect in which a second attack image G85 indicating that the type of attack of the ally character is “logo punch” is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. As described later, in the present embodiment, the cut-in effect A is configured to have a higher jackpot expectation degree than the cut-in effect B (see FIG. 31).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the SP reach is started at the time of the SP reach, the player can have a higher expectation for the jackpot winning than when the SP reach is the SP reach B. When cut-in production A is executed at the time of cut-in production before the fork branch that branches into a loss or a loss production, the expectation for the jackpot winning is higher when cut-in production B is executed than when cut-in production B is executed It has a feeling.

  Further, in this embodiment, a time effect may be executed in the SP reach variation. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any of “THP001”, “THP002”, “THP011”, and “THP012” shown in FIG. 29A, or the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is shown in FIG. This is a case where any one of “THP031”, “THP032”, “THP041”, and “THP042” is used.

  The time effect is an effect that indicates the execution timing of a certain effect (target effect). In this embodiment, the time effect is an effect in which a time display indicating the remaining time until the target effect is executed is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the display value of the time display on the display unit 50a is updated as time elapses. (See FIG. 39). The time display indicates the number of seconds remaining until the execution of the target effect, and is subtracted by one every one second. In the present embodiment, a time display image G90 including a two-digit number image G91 and a frame image G92 surrounding the image is displayed on the display unit 50a as a time effect (see FIG. 39A). The time effect may be any effect that can indicate the execution timing of the target effect, and the effect mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect may indicate the execution timing of the target effect using a progress bar or the like.

  In the present embodiment, there are five types of time production effect patterns (production development). Each pattern shown in FIGS. 30A to 30E is such a pattern. In this embodiment, the start timing of the time effect in each pattern is the same. Specifically, the time effect is started at a timing when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the SP reach fluctuation. Note that the start timing of the time effect can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game, and a plurality of start timings may be provided and may be determined by lottery or the like.

  In the first effect pattern of the time effect (see FIG. 30A) in the present embodiment, “15” is displayed as an initial value of the time display (time display image G90), and the time display changes to “00” over 15 seconds. "(Zero). The time effect of this effect pattern is referred to as “time effect 15 seconds”. When “time effect 15 seconds” shown in FIG. 30A is executed, SP reach is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00”. In other words, the “time effect 15 seconds” functions as an effect indicating the execution timing of SP reach (an effect with SP reach as a target effect).

  The second effect pattern (see FIG. 30B) is an effect pattern in which “35” is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and the time display is reduced to “00” over 35 seconds. The time effect of this effect pattern is referred to as “time effect 35 seconds”. When the “time effect 35 seconds” is executed, the cut-in effect before the hit branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00”. That is, the “time effect 35 seconds” functions as an effect that indicates the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the hit-branch (effect with the cut-in effect before the hit-branch as the target effect).

  In the third effect pattern (see FIG. 30 (c)), "15" is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and when the display is subtracted to "10" (that is, 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the subtraction display). At that point), an additional effect (equivalent to a display value change effect) in which “20” is added to the time display is executed, and the value of the time display becomes “30”, after which the time display becomes “00” over 30 seconds. This is an effect pattern that is subtracted. The time effect of this effect pattern is referred to as “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”. The effect time required to execute “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” is 35 seconds. When “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” is executed, the cut-in effect before the hit branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00”. That is, the “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” functions as an effect that indicates the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the hit branch.

  In the fourth effect pattern (see FIG. 30 (d)), "15" is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and when the display is subtracted to "5" (that is, 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the subtraction display). At that time), the stop effect (update interruption effect) in which the update (subtraction) of the time display is stopped is performed, the time display is stopped for 20 seconds while the value of the time display is “5”, and then the time display is changed to “5 seconds”. This is an effect pattern that is subtracted up to “00”. The time effect of this effect pattern is referred to as “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”. The effect time required to execute the “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” is 35 seconds. When the “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” is executed, the cut-in effect before the hit branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00”. That is, the “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” functions as an effect that indicates the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the hit branch.

  The fifth effect pattern (see FIG. 30E) is an effect pattern in which the second “time effect 15 seconds” is executed 5 seconds after the first “time effect 15 seconds” ends. The time effect of this effect pattern is referred to as “time effect 15 seconds twice”. When “time effect 15 seconds twice” is executed, SP reach is executed at the timing when the time display value becomes “00” in the first “time effect 15 seconds”, and the second “time effect” is performed. At the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00” at “15 seconds”, the cut-in effect before the hit branch is executed. That is, in this “time effect 15 seconds twice”, the first “time effect 15 seconds” functions as an effect indicating the execution timing of SP reach, and the second “time effect 15 seconds” It functions as an effect that suggests the execution timing of the previous cut-in effect.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when a time effect is executed (see FIGS. 30A to 30E), a precursor effect indicating that the time effect is executed may be executed. Specifically, the indication effect includes an effect image including a time display image G90 having a display value of “00” and a character image G99 of “ready!” Meaning that the update of the time display is about to start. This is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 44B). Whether or not to execute the indication effect is determined by a lottery described later. When the precursor effect is executed, the precursor effect starts with the start of the variable effect and ends with the start of the time effect. That is, the effect time of the precursor effect is 5 seconds in the present embodiment.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the time effect is executed, a hold change effect that displays the hold display (hold icon HA, the icon TA) in a special mode different from the normal mode may be executed. The hold display of the special mode is an icon imitating an analog clock (see FIG. 45). The hold change effect that displays the hold display of the special mode is called a clock hold notice. The clock hold advance notice is executed based on the result of the pre-read determination. The clock hold notice is an effect different from the sign effect, but functions as an effect indicating that a time effect is to be executed, like the sign effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the time effect is not executed in the SP reach fluctuation, a 5-count effect may be executed (see FIG. 30 (f)). The 5-count effect is performed when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any one of “THP003”, “THP004”, “THP013”, and “THP014” shown in FIG. It may be executed when any one of “THP033”, “THP034”, “THP043”, and “THP044” shown in FIG.

  The 5-count effect is an effect that is executed for 5 seconds from 5 seconds before the timing at which the cut-in-before-branch cut-in effect is executed in SP reach. More specifically, the numerical images displayed on the display unit 50a are sequentially changed from “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”, from “4” to “0”, one by one over 5 seconds. The effect is to count down (see FIG. 43). In the present embodiment, the five-count effect functions as an effect that indicates the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the hit branch. As will be described later, the five-count effect is an effect that indicates a higher jackpot expectation degree than the time effect of any effect pattern. Note that the type of the effect suggested to be executed by the five-count effect or the time effect can be appropriately changed.

  Next, the lottery of the main announcement effect in the non-time reduction state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the lottery of the cut-in effect, the time effect, and the five-count effect before the winning branch will be described. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121, when determining in the received command analysis process (S4201) that the special figure variation start command has been received, performs a variation start command reception process. In the process at the time of receiving the variation start command, first, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and then, a notice effect selection process is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process, an effect pattern (sub variation pattern) of the variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. In the preview effect selection process, a preview effect to be performed in conjunction with the variable effect is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. The information of the preview effect selected in the preview effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and is transmitted to the image control board 140 while being included in the notification effect start command. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the image of the designated notice effect on the display unit 50a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, and the like) related to the notice effect based on the notice effect information stored in the effect RAM 124. Control as appropriate.

  First, the lottery of the cut-in effect before the winning branch will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 31, the cut-in effect before the hit branch is executed when the special figure variation pattern is “SP big hit variation” or “SP loss variation”.

  In the lottery of the cut-in effect before the winning branch at the time of the “SP big hit change”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 to “SPA big hit change + time”. In the case of “production” or “SPB jackpot fluctuation + time production”, cut-in production A (see FIG. 37 (B)) is selected at a rate of 80%, and cut-in production B (see FIG. 38 (B)) is 20. Select in percentage. In the case of “SPA jackpot variation” or “SPB jackpot variation”, the cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 70%, and the cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 30%.

  On the other hand, in the lottery of the cut-in effect before the winning branch at the time of “SP loss fluctuation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 to “ In the case of “SPA loss fluctuation + time effect” or “SPB loss fluctuation + time effect”, cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 30%, and cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 70%. In the case of “SPA loss variation” or “SPB loss variation”, the cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 20%, and the cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 80%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cut-in effect A is more easily selected than the cut-in effect B when the SP is a jackpot change, while the cut-in effect B is more likely to be selected than the cut-in effect A when the SP loss is changed. Is easy to select. For this reason, the cut-in effect A functions as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is high (the jackpot game is likely to be executed). Further, in both the case of the SP jackpot fluctuation and the SP loss fluctuation, the cut-in effect A is more easily selected when the time effect is executed than when the time effect is not executed. For this reason, the time effect functions as an effect indicating that there is a high possibility that the cut-in effect A is executed, or as an effect that expects the cut-in effect A to be executed.

  Next, the lottery of the time effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the time effect is “SPA loss fluctuation + time effect” when the special figure fluctuation pattern is “SPA jackpot fluctuation + time effect”, or “SPB jackpot fluctuation + time effect”. This is executed in the case of “SPB loss fluctuation + time effect”.

  In the time effect lottery, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 to “SPA jackpot change + time effect” or “SPB jackpot change + time effect”. In the case of, "time effect 15 seconds" is selected at a rate of 10%, "time effect 35 seconds" is selected at a rate of 15%, and "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" is selected at a rate of 20%. "Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "Time effect 15 seconds 2 times" is selected at a rate of 30%.

  On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command is “SPA loss change + time effect” or “SPB loss change + time effect”, “time effect 15 seconds” is reduced by 55%. Select at a rate, select "Time Direction 35 seconds" at a rate of 20%, select "Time Direction 15 seconds + 20 seconds" at a rate of 15%, and select "Time Direction 15 seconds + 20 seconds Stop" at 7%. "Time effect 15 seconds twice" is selected at a rate of 3%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the time effect is executed in the SP jackpot variation, “time effect 15 seconds” <“time effect 35 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds + 20” It is easy to select in the order of “second stop” <“time effect 15 seconds twice”, and when a time effect is executed in the SP loss variation, “time effect 15 seconds”> “time effect 35 seconds”> “time effect 15” Second + 20 seconds ">" time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop ">" time effect 15 seconds 2 times ". For this reason, the expectation degree of the jackpot in the time production of each production pattern is “time production 15 seconds” <“time production 35 seconds” <“time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds” <“time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” <“time Direction 15 seconds 2 times ".

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the time effect is executed in the SP jackpot variation, the total time of the time effect is relatively shorter than the ratio (10%) of “time effect 15 seconds” being selected. The selection rate (90%) of any one of “Time effect 35 seconds”, “Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, “Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, and “Time effect 15 seconds 2 times” is high. . From another point of view, when the time effect is executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation, the time from the end of the time effect to the end of the fluctuation effect is relatively longer than “time effect 15 seconds” is selected. "Time effect 35 seconds", "Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds", "Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop", "Time effect 15 seconds twice" Is easy to select. Conversely, when the time effect is executed in the SP loss fluctuation, the ratio (55%) of selecting “time effect 15 seconds” whose total execution time of the time effect is relatively short is relatively long. It is higher than the ratio (45%) in which any one of “time effect 35 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, and “time effect 15 seconds 2 times” is selected. From another point of view, when the time effect is executed in the SP loss fluctuation, the time from the end of the time effect to the end of the fluctuation effect is relatively short, “time effect 35 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20”. "Time" 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop, "Time effect 15 seconds 2 times" than any one is selected, the time from the end of the time effect to the end of the variable effect remains relatively long "Effect 15 seconds" is easy to select. As described above, in the present embodiment, the bigger hit expectation is higher when the end timing of the time effect is closer to the end timing of the variable effect (in other words, closer to the timing of the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3). Have been. Also, it is configured such that the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the total execution time of the time effect is long than when the total execution time is short.

  Next, the lottery of the 5-count effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 5-count effect, the special figure variation pattern is “SPA jackpot variation”, “SPB jackpot variation”, “SPA loss variation”, or “SPB loss variation”. Is executed.

  In the lottery of the 5-count effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “SPA jackpot change” or “SPB jackpot change”. It is determined that the 5-count effect is to be executed at a rate of%, and that the 5-count effect is not to be executed at the remaining 50%. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is “SPA loss fluctuation” or “SPB loss fluctuation”, it is decided to execute a 5-count effect at a rate of 2%, It is decided not to execute the 5-count effect in the remaining 98%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, if the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, a 5-count effect is executed with a relatively high probability, but if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a 5-count effect is executed. It is rare. Therefore, the five-count effect functions as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is extremely high compared to other notice effects such as a time effect.

  Next, the effects of the time effect and the 5-count effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the time effect, when the display value of the time display on the display unit 50a is “5” or more, the count sound is not output from the speaker 52, but the display value of the time display is “5”. Is less than (i.e., "4", "3", "2", "1", "0"), a count sound is output from the speaker 52. That is, the time effect is an effect in which the effect mode differs depending on whether the display value is equal to or greater than “5” or less than “5”. The presentation mode in which the display value is “5” or more, that is, the presentation mode in which the time display on the display unit 50a is updated (subtracted) but the count sound is not output from the speaker 52 is referred to as the “normal” Production mode ”(corresponding to the first production mode). On the other hand, the effect mode when the display value is less than “5”, that is, the effect mode in which both the updating (subtraction) of the time display on the display unit 50a and the output of the count sound from the speaker 52 are performed, "Special production mode" (second production mode).

  Here, among the effect patterns of the time effect, in the effect pattern of “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, the display value of the time display is updated from “15” to “5” and then temporarily stopped at “5”. After a lapse of 20 seconds, the update is restarted in the order of “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” (see FIG. 30D). Therefore, the effect pattern is a normal effect mode until the update of the display value of the time display is stopped, and switches to the special effect mode when the update of the display value of the time display is restarted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32, there is only one effect mode in the effect mode of the 5-count effect. Specifically, in the 5-count effect, the display value is sequentially updated on the display unit 50a as “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” (see FIG. 43). At this time, an effect is produced in which the count sound is not output from the speaker 52. The effect mode of the 5-count effect may be an effect mode in which the count sound is output from the speaker 52 in accordance with the subtraction of the display value on the display unit 50a. However, when it is desired to make the 5-count effect function as an effect that is not lively as compared to the time effect but suggests a high jackpot expectation, the present embodiment may be configured as in this embodiment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial value (“4”) at the time of resuming the update in the case of performing the stop effect in the time effect is the initial value (“4”) of the 5-count effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the time effect. Is the same as Therefore, it is easy for the player to give a strong sense of expectation to the jackpot at the time of resuming the update when the stop effect is executed in the time effect, and it is possible to expect an improvement in the game entertainment. Also, the initial value (“4”) when the production mode is switched from the normal production mode to the special production mode in the time production is the same as the initial value (“4”) of the 5-count production that has a higher jackpot expectation than the time production. It is. Therefore, when the time effect is executed, it becomes easy for the player to give a strong sense of expectation to the jackpot in the final stage (after 4 seconds remaining), and an improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

  Next, the lottery of the indication effect will be described with reference to FIG. The sign effect includes a blue sign effect (first sign effect) in which the character image G99 of “Ready!” (See FIG. 44) is displayed in blue, and a red sign signal in which the character image G99 of “Ready!” Is displayed in red. There is an effect (second sign effect).

  The lottery of the precursor effect is performed based on the special figure change pattern and the effect pattern of the time effect. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 to “SP jackpot change (SPA jackpot change, SPB jackpot change). (Variation) + time effect ", it is determined not to execute the sign effect at a rate of 35%, and the sign effect (either a blue sign effect or a red sign effect) is executed at the remaining 65% rate. Decide to do. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “SP loss variation (SPA loss variation, SPB loss variation) + time effect”, 75% of the time. It is decided not to execute the sign effect, and to execute the sign effect (either the blue sign effect or the red sign effect) at the remaining 25%. As described above, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the predictive effect is executed is higher in the case where the jackpot has been won than in the case where there is a loss. For this reason, the sign effect not only functions as an effect indicating to the player that the time effect is executed, but also functions as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the sign effect is not executed. .

  Then, when the special figure variation pattern is “SP jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation, SPB jackpot variation) + time effect”, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects “time effect 15 seconds” in the time effect lottery described above. If so, the blue precursor effect is selected at a rate of 55%, and the red precursor effect is selected at a rate of 10%. If "time effect 35 seconds" is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 45%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 20%. If “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 35%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 30%. If "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is selected, a blue precursor effect is selected at a rate of 25%, and a red precursor effect is selected at a rate of 40%. If "time effect 15 seconds twice" is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 15%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 50%.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern is “SP loss variation (SPA loss variation, SPB loss variation) + time effect”, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects “time effect 15 seconds” in the time effect lottery described above. If so, the blue precursor effect is selected at a rate of 18%, and the red precursor effect is selected at a rate of 7%. If "time effect 35 seconds" is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 15%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 10%. If “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 13%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 12%. If “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 11%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 14%. If "time effect 15 seconds twice" is selected, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 8%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 17%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, “time effect 15 seconds” <“time effect 35 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds” in both cases of SP jackpot fluctuation and SP loss fluctuation. The red precursor effect is easily selected in the order of “+20 seconds stop” <“time effect 15 seconds 2 times”. In particular, “time effect 15 seconds 2 times” and “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” are red. Aura productions are easier to select than blue aura productions. Therefore, the red sign effect functions as an effect that expects that “time effect 15 seconds” will be executed a plurality of times (twice). In addition, the red sign effect functions as an effect that expects a stop effect to be executed when the initial value of the time effect is “15”.

  Next, the prefetch determination in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the pre-reading of the special figure 1 (the first starting port 11) based on the special figure 1 pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) shown in FIG. Pre-reading determination based on winning is performed, and based on a special figure 2 pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) shown in FIG. Pre-reading determination). In the pre-reading determination in the non-time saving state, the special symbol random number is determined to be determined as “big hit” in the big hit determination, and the reach random number is determined to be “reach present” or “no reach” in the reach determination. The determination includes determining which special figure variation pattern the special figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 generates a start winning command including information on the special figure variation pattern found by the pre-reading determination, and sets the command in the output buffer. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 34A, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a look-ahead determination result indicating “SPA jackpot fluctuation + time effect”, a start winning command (command 101) is generated and set in the output buffer. If the special figure 1 change pattern is a pre-read determination result indicating that "SPB jackpot change + time effect", a start winning command (command 102) indicating this is generated and set in the output buffer. If the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that it is "SPA jackpot fluctuation", a start winning command (command 103) indicating that is generated and set in the output buffer. If the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-read determination result indicating that the SPB big hit fluctuation is generated, a start winning command (command 104) indicating this is generated and set in the output buffer. If the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-read determination result indicating that it is "L jackpot fluctuation", a start winning command (command 105) indicating this is generated and set in the output buffer. If the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is a pre-reading determination result indicating that it is “N jackpot fluctuation”, a start winning command (command 106) indicating that is generated and set in the output buffer.

  Similarly, in the case where it is determined in the pre-reading determination regarding the special figure 1 that the “losing fluctuation” is found, the start winning command (shown in FIG. 34A) corresponding to the type of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern found by the pre-reading determination. Commands 111 to 117) are generated and set in the output buffer. Also, in the pre-read determination regarding the special figure 2, a start winning command (command 121 to command 126, command 131 to command 137 shown in FIG. 34B) according to the type of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern found by the pre-read determination is performed. Create and set in output buffer.

  Next, a lottery of a main look-ahead effect in the case where the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the above-mentioned start winning command will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the lottery of the clock hold notice and the lottery of the pre-reading sign effect will be described. Note that the clock hold advance notice is a hold change effect in which the display mode of the hold display is set to a special mode (an icon simulating an analog clock) (see FIG. 45).

  In addition, the pre-reading sign effect includes a time display image G90 and a character image of “ready!” From before the start of the special symbol change display based on the special figure hold (referred to as “target hold”) that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect. This is an indication effect of displaying G99 (see FIG. 46). That is, the pre-reading sign effect is an effect having the same display contents as the above-described sign effect (FIG. 44), but the start timing is determined based on the determination information (special symbol random number or the like) stored before the target is held. This is different from the above-mentioned symptom effect in that the symbol change display is performed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned precursor effect may be referred to as “the fluctuating precursor effect” or “non-lead-ahead precursor effect” to distinguish it from the pre-read precursor effect. In the pre-reading sign effect, as in the case of the fluctuating pre-sign effect (non-read-ahead sign effect), a blue sign effect (a pre-read blue sign effect) for displaying the character image G99 of “preparation!” In blue and a character of “preparation!” There is a red precursor effect in which the image G99 is displayed in red (read ahead red precursor effect).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (A), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the special figure change pattern indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 to “SPA jackpot change + time effect” or “SPB jackpot change + time”. In the case of “effect”, the clock hold notice is selected at a rate of 50%, the look-ahead blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 15%, and the look-ahead red sign effect is selected at a rate of 20%. The ratio of deciding not to execute the clock hold notice or the pre-reading sign effect is 15%. The effect control microcomputer 121 holds the clock if the special figure change pattern indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “SPA loss change + time effect” or “SPB loss change + time effect”. The advance notice is selected at a rate of 2%, the look-ahead blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 13%, and the look-ahead red sign effect is selected at a rate of 7%. The ratio of deciding not to execute the clock hold notice or the pre-reading sign effect is 78%. If the special figure change pattern indicated by the start winning command is not the change pattern for executing the time effect, neither the clock hold advance notice nor the pre-reading sign effect is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of the pre-read determination is “big hit” (when the SP is a big hit change), the clock hold notice is executed at a rate of 50%, but the result of the pre-read determination is “miss”. (In the case of SP loss fluctuation), the probability of executing the clock hold advance notice is as extremely small as 2%. Therefore, the clock-hold notice functions as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is extremely high compared to other notice effects. Also, the rate at which the prefetching predictive effect (prefetching blue predictive effect or prefetching red predictive effect) is executed when the result of the prefetching determination is "big hit" than when the result of the prefetching determination is "losing". Is high. Therefore, the pre-reading sign effect functions as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree is high. If the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit", the look-ahead red sign effect is easier to select than the look-ahead blue sign effect, and if the result of the look-ahead determination is "losing", the look-ahead blue sign The effect is easier to select than the pre-reading red precursor effect. Therefore, the look-ahead red sign effect acts as an effect indicating a higher jackpot expectation than the look-ahead blue sign effect.

  The execution of the clock hold advance notice is performed depending on whether the result is a look-ahead determination result indicating that the pattern is a special figure fluctuation pattern performing SP reach A or a result of pre-read determination indicating that the pattern is a special figure fluctuation pattern performing SP reach B. The probabilities may be different, the execution probabilities of the look-ahead blue sign effect may be different, or the execution probabilities of the look-ahead red sign effect may be different. With this configuration, it is possible to predict whether or not SP reach A having a higher jackpot expectation than SP reach B is likely to be executed depending on the type of the prefetching effect that has been executed. It becomes possible.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the following prohibition relationship exists between the look-ahead effect (clock hold notice, look-ahead predictive effect) and “the fluctuating predictive effect” (non-ahead look-ahead effect). That is, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), if the effect control microcomputer 121 has not executed the clock hold advance notice, the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute the “change-time advance effect”. When the execution is being performed, the “variation forewarning effect” is not executed (non-execution is always selected in the lottery of “the forewarning effect”). This is because, at the time of execution of the clock hold notice, it has already been suggested to the player that the time effect is to be executed, so it is necessary to further execute the precursor effect to suggest the execution of the time effect. Because there is no. If such a point is not taken into consideration, a configuration may be adopted in which “the fluctuating precursor effect” may be executed even when the clock hold advance notice is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading sign effect is not executed, the “forewarning sign effect” may be executed. Is not executed (non-execution is always selected in the lottery of “the forewarning effect at the time of the change”). This is because it is not necessary to execute the “predictive effect at the time of change” because the prefetching predictive effect continues to be executed until the start timing of the time effect in the variable effect based on the target suspension. In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading sign effect is not executed when the clock holding notice is executed, and the clock holding notice is not executed when the pre-reading sign effect is executed. Although it has a configuration (see FIG. 35 (A)), both configurations may be executed.

  Next, a description will be given of an example of execution of a characteristic effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 with SP reach fluctuation. In the following description, illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 may be omitted.

  <Time effect 15 seconds> First, a specific example of “time effect 15 seconds” will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the SP reach variation that performs “time effect 15 seconds”, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and then changes the initial value of the time display to “15”. "Is started (FIG. 39 (A)). Specifically, a time display image G90 including a numeric image G91 and a frame image G92 as a time display is displayed on the display unit 50a, and “START!” Indicating that updating of the display value of the time display is started. The character image G94 is displayed near (upper left of) the time display image G90. The display value of the time display is subtracted as time passes (FIG. 39 (B)), and when it reaches “00” (final value, target value) (FIG. 39 (C)), SP reach (here, SP reach B) ) Is performed (FIG. 39D).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the time effect may suggest the execution timing of a certain effect (here, SP reach). When the time effect is executed, the variable effect does not end until the display value becomes “00”, so the player has noticed that the variable effect will develop into N-reach and SP-reach before the SP-reach is developed. Recognition and entertainment interest are improved. If the type of SP reach is the same, the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the time effect is executed than when the time effect is not executed (see FIG. 29). It can be expected that a jackpot game will be performed, and the game entertainment will be improved.

  <Time effect 35 seconds> In the case of “time effect 35 seconds”, the effect executed at the timing when the initial value of the time display in the time effect is “35” and the target value (final value) reaches “00” is reached. Although this is a cut-in effect before the omission branch, it is different from “time effect 15 seconds”, but the flow of the effect is the same as “time effect 15 seconds”. As described above, “time effect 35 seconds” is an effect that suggests a higher jackpot expectation degree than “time effect 15 seconds” (see FIG. 31). For this reason, the presence of the “time effect 35 seconds” makes it possible for the player to be interested in whether the initial value in the time effect is “15” or “35”. Improvement can be expected.

  <Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds> Next, a specific example of “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, in the SP reach variation that performs “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and then changes the initial value of the time display. A time effect of “15” is started (FIG. 40A). At this point, the player cannot recognize “time effect 15 seconds”.

  When the display value of the time display is subtracted to “10”, an addition icon G95 of “+20” indicating that 20 is added to the display value of the time display is displayed on the time display image G90 from above the time display image G90. It is displayed so as to move toward it (FIG. 40 (B)), and the display value of the time display is changed to “30” (FIG. 40 (C)). This is an addition effect. This suggests that the player has a higher jackpot expectation than just “time effect 15 seconds”. Even after the display value of the time display is changed to “30”, the time display continues to be decremented (FIG. 40 (D)). Then, when the display value of the time display becomes “00” (FIG. 40 (E)), a cut-in effect before hit-fall (here, cut-in effect A) is executed (FIG. 40 (F)).

  <Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop> Next, a specific example of “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the SP reach fluctuation for performing “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and then sets the initial value of the time display. A time production in which the time is set to “15” is started (FIG. 41A). At this point, as in the case of “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, the player cannot recognize “time effect 15 seconds”.

  When the display value of the time display is subtracted to “05” without performing the addition effect (FIGS. 41B and 41C), the time display image G90 is moved from the center of the right end to the lower right end of the display unit 50a. The character image G96 of "STOP!" Indicating that the updating of the display value of the time display is stopped is displayed on the display unit 50a while being moved and displayed (FIG. 41C). This is a stop effect. The execution of the stop effect suggests that the player has a higher jackpot expectation than “time effect 15 seconds” or “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”.

  In the stop effect, updating of the display value of the time display is stopped for 20 seconds. During this time, the time display image G90 continues to be displayed at the lower right end of the display unit 50a (FIG. 41D). The position at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a where the time display image G90 is displayed is referred to as a first position (normal position), and the position at the lower right end of the display unit 50a where the time display image G90 is displayed is the second position. (Special position).

  When 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the stop effect, the time display image G90 is moved from the lower right end to the center of the right end of the display unit 50a and displayed, and the character image G97 of "RESTART!" Is displayed on the display unit 50a. Update (subtraction) of the display value of the time display is restarted (FIG. 41 (E)). At this time, the effect mode of the time effect changes from the normal effect mode to the special effect mode (see FIG. 32). That is, since the display value of the time display is updated to “04”, the count sound corresponding to the display value is also output from the speaker 52. The output of the count sound corresponding to the display value continues until the end of the time effect (that is, until the display value of the time display becomes “00”) (FIG. 41 (F)). Then, when the display value of the time display becomes “00”, a cut-in effect before a hit branch is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, while updating of the display value of the time display is stopped, the time display image G90 is displayed at the lower right end (second position) of the display unit 50a, and the display value of the time display is displayed. While the update is performed, the time display image G90 is displayed at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a (first position). Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily understand whether the display value of the time display is updated or not updated. In addition, when the update of the display value of the time display that has been stopped is restarted, the effect mode of the time effect changes to a special effect mode that is more lively than the normal effect mode, so that it is easy to notice that the update of the display value is restarted. In addition to being able to do so, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation about what kind of effect will occur at the end timing of the time effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  <Time Effect 15 Seconds Twice> Next, a specific example of “time effect 15 seconds twice” will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the SP reach fluctuation in which “time effect 15 seconds twice” is performed, after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the initial value of the time display. The first time effect of “15” is started (FIG. 42 (A)). In the first time effect, the addition effect is not executed when the display value of the time display is "10", and the stop effect is not executed when the display value of the time display is "05". It is subtracted to "00" (FIG. 42 (B)). Then, at this timing, SP reach (here, SP reach A) is executed (FIG. 42 (C)).

  However, in this effect pattern, a time effect (second time effect) in which the initial value of the time display is “15” is started again during the execution of the SP reach (FIG. 42 (D)). This suggests that the player has a higher jackpot expectation than “time effect 15 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, and “time effect + 20 seconds stop”. Then, when the display value of the time display in the second time effect becomes “00” (FIG. 42 (E)), a cut-in effect before hit-fall (here, cut-in effect A) is executed (FIG. 42 (F)). )).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the display value of the time display once becomes “00” and the execution timing of a certain effect (here, SP reach) is suggested, the time display is performed again during the effect. In some cases, the execution timing of another effect (here, a cut-in effect before a hit branch) is suggested. Therefore, since the player can play the game while expecting the second time effect to be executed even if the time effect ends once, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the jackpot winning and improve the game entertainment. It is. In the present embodiment, among the effect patterns of various time effects, the effect pattern of “time effect 15 seconds and 2 times” has the highest expectation of the jackpot, and therefore, when the second time effect is executed, a great hit is obtained. It can be expected, and it is possible to further improve the entertainment interest.

  <5 Count Effect> In the present embodiment, even if the time effect is not executed in the SP reach fluctuation, the “5 count effect” may be executed from 5 seconds before the cut-in effect before the hit branch (FIG. 30). (F)). As shown in FIG. 43, when performing the “5 count effect”, the effect control microcomputer 121 hides the SP reach image on the display unit 50a, and decorates the numeral image representing the number and the periphery of the number image. The count effect image G98 including the decoration image is displayed (FIG. 43A). In the “5 count effect”, the count effect image G98 is sequentially switched and displayed as “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” (FIGS. 43A to 43E). )). Then, after the count effect image G98 indicating “0” is displayed (FIG. 43 (E)), subsequently, a cut-in effect before the hit branch (here, the count effect A) is executed (FIG. 43). (F)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the time effect is not executed in the SP reach variation, the “5 count effect” is set to indicate the execution timing of this effect before the cut-in effect before the hit-fall branch. May be executed (see FIG. 30). The “5 count effect” is an effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the time effect of any effect pattern (see FIG. 31). Therefore, even if the SP reach is executed without the time effect being performed, the player can play the game in expectation of the 5 count effect being executed, and the expectation for the jackpot winning is maintained. It can be expected to improve game entertainment.

  <Predictive Effect (Predictive Effect at the Time of Change)> Next, the predictive effect (predictive effect at the time of change) will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 may execute a precursor effect suggesting that a time effect is to be performed when starting the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the SP reach fluctuation for executing the time effect. . As shown in FIG. 44, the effect control microcomputer 121 moves and displays the time display image G90 from the central right end (first position) to the lower right end (second position) of the display unit 50a in the precursor effect. The character image G99 of "Ready!" Is displayed near the time display image G90 (FIGS. 44A and 44B). Thereby, it is suggested to the player that the time effect is executed in the current special figure change (special symbol change display).

  In addition, the character image G99 of “ready!” Displayed in the indication effect may be displayed in blue or red. As described above, in the red sign effect in which the character image of “Ready!” Is displayed in red, the time effect of the effect pattern in which the jackpot expectation degree is higher thereafter is executed after the blue sign effect in which the character image of “ready!” Is displayed in blue. (See FIG. 33).

  Then, at the start timing of the time effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 moves and displays the time display image G90 from the lower right end (second position) of the display unit 50a to the central right end (first position), and also displays “START”. Is displayed, and the subtraction (update) of the display value of the time display is started (FIGS. 44 (C) and (D)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the time effect may be suggested in advance by the precursor effect, so that the interest in the game is enhanced. In addition, since it is more expected that the jackpot game will be executed when the precursor effect is executed than when the precursor effect is not executed (see FIG. 33), the expectation of the player is stimulated by executing the precursor effect. It is possible, and the entertainment interest of the game is raised. In addition, since the precursor effect is provided with a blue precursor effect and a red precursor effect in which a time effect of an effect pattern with a higher jackpot expectation is more likely to be performed (see FIG. 33), either of the precursor effects is performed. You can be interested in whether it was done, and the entertainment interest in the game has been enhanced. Note that FIG. 44 illustrates an example in which the time effect whose initial value of the time display is “15” is executed following the indication effect, but the time effect whose initial value of the time display is “35” following the indication effect is performed. It may be executed (see FIG. 30B).

  However, in an effect pattern in which a plurality of time effects are executed during one special figure change (that is, an effect pattern of “time effect 15 seconds twice”; see FIG. 30E), the precursor effect is the first time effect. Of the second time effect, and does not function as the effect of suggesting the execution of the second time effect. That is, in the present embodiment, for the second time effect, an effect indicating the execution, such as a precursor effect, is not executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the time effect is executed a plurality of times during one change, it is not possible to be convinced in advance that the time effect will be executed for the second and subsequent time effects. Surprisingness when the effect is executed is maintained, and the entertainment interest of the game is improved.

  <Clock hold notice> Next, the clock hold notice will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses a special figure change pattern for executing a time effect when the start prize (winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12) is performed. When the determination is made in the pre-reading determination, a clock hold notice is displayed in which the hold display (hold icon HA and the icon TA) related to the start winning is displayed in a special mode hold display (special hold display G70) simulating an analog clock. (See FIG. 35).

  In FIG. 45 (A), the first hold icon HA (the four hold icons HA displayed at the maximum are referred to as the first to fourth in the order of digestion of the special figure hold) is the special hold display G70. The icon TA and the second hold icon HA are in a hold display in a normal mode (normal hold display G72). When the variable production executed in FIG. 45 (A) ends and the variable production based on the special drawing reservation corresponding to the special reservation display G70 is started as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the variable production is performed. During the time, a time effect (here, a time effect in which the initial value of the time display is “15”) is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special hold display G70 may be displayed as the hold display corresponding to the variable effect (special figure change) in which the time effect is executed. For this reason, the player recognizes that the time effect is performed during the variable effect according to the special hold display G70 from the variable effect based on the start winning before the start winning according to the special hold display G70. Is possible. In addition, since the clock hold notice is an effect in which the jackpot expectation degree is extremely high (see FIG. 35A), the special hold display G70 is displayed, so that the player can strongly expect the jackpot winning. Interesting improvement can be expected.

  <Pre-Reading Prediction Effect> Next, the pre-reading sign effect will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses a special figure change pattern for executing a time effect when the start prize (winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12) is performed. When the pre-reading determination is made, a pre-reading sign effect may be executed. The pre-reading sign effect is a sign effect that is executed before the execution of the variable effect based on the start winning (that is, during the variable effect based on the start winning prior to the start winning).

  Specifically, for example, when the special figure hold related to the first hold icon HA shown in FIG. 46 (A) is determined to be a prefetch determination as a special figure change pattern for executing a time effect, the hold icon Before the start of the variable effect based on the special map reservation (target reservation TH) corresponding to the HA, the time display image G90 is moved from the center of the right end of the display unit 50a to the lower right end, and the character image G99 of “Ready!” Is displayed. A pre-reading sign effect displayed on the display unit 50a may be executed. This pre-reading sign effect is continued until the variable effect based on the start winning prize prior to the target hold TH ends and the time effect starts in the variable effect based on the target hold TH (FIGS. 46 (B) and (C)). )). Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), when the time effect is started in the variable effect based on the target hold TH, the character image G99 of “Ready!” Is not displayed, and the time display image G90 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Is moved from the lower right end to the central right end, and a character image G94 of “START!” Is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a pre-reading sign effect may be executed before the start of the variable effect based on the special figure reservation in which the time effect is scheduled to be executed, so that the player performs the time effect in advance. It is possible to recognize that it is possible to improve game entertainment. In addition, since the jackpot game is more expected to be executed when the pre-reading sign effect is executed than when it is not executed (see FIG. 35 (A)), the amusement of the game is improved by executing the pre-reading sign effect. I can expect. In addition, there are a look-ahead predictive effect, a look-ahead predictive effect, and a look-ahead predictive effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation. , Game entertainment is improved.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to foresee in advance that a time effect will be executed by a precursor effect (see FIG. 30), so that the time effect Can be expected to be in the jackpot game state before the execution of the game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Then, depending on whether or not the sign effect is executed, the sense of expectation as to whether or not the jackpot game state will be achieved after the time effect changes (see FIG. 33), and it is possible to further enhance the interest before the time effect. . Also, in the present embodiment, as a production suggesting the execution of the time production, but as a production different from the indication production, the clock hold notice is also executed.However, when the precursor production is executed and when the clock reservation notice is executed, Then, since the sense of expectation to be in the jackpot gaming state is different (see FIG. 35), it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest. Since only one of the clock hold performance and the precursor effect is executed (see FIG. 35 (B)), the effect can be prevented from becoming particularly complicated, and as a result, Can be suppressed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the time effect has already been executed in a certain special figure change, the time effect may be executed again during the special figure change (FIG. 30 (e)). Reference), the player can expect the occurrence of the time effect again, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, in this embodiment, the precursor effect may be executed, but the precursor effect is for the first time effect during one special figure change, and is not for the second time effect. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the execution of the time effect again, and as a result, the unexpectedness of executing the time effect again is improved, and an improvement in gaming interest can be expected. However, there is a difference in the probability that the time effect will be executed again between the case where the blue precursor effect is performed and the case where the red precursor effect is performed (see FIG. 33). It can be expected to further enhance the interest.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the initial value of the time display is a value “15” close to the target value “00”, the execution of the stop effect can be expected to lengthen the execution period of the time effect. (Refer to FIG. 30 (d)), it is possible to improve interest in the time effect. Moreover, when the stop effect is executed, a special effect mode different from that before the stop effect is executed (specifically, not only the display value on the display unit 50a is updated but also the count sound from the speaker 52 is output). In the special effect mode (see FIG. 32), the update of the display value is restarted, and the restart of the update of the display value is exciting. Further, it is possible to make it easier for the player to notice the restart of the update of the display value.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as an effect indicating the execution timing of the effect, there is a 5-count effect in addition to the time effect (see FIG. 43). The five-count effect is a time effect with a value equal to or less than the display value of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect as an initial value (in this embodiment, “4” which is a value equal to or less than “5” as an initial value), Similarly, an effect of counting down to a target value (zero) by a countdown method. Therefore, similar fun can be realized by the five-count effect and the time effect when the updating of the display value is restarted after the stop effect, and an improvement in game entertainment can be expected. In particular, in the present embodiment, the remaining count number of the time effect in which the update is restarted after the stop effect and the count number of the 5-count effect are both as small as "5", and both effects are the target values with relatively small count numbers. It is a production that reaches zero. Therefore, both productions have similar interests, and it is possible to expect an improvement in gaming entertainment. In the present embodiment, since the five-count effect is an effect with a very high expectation of big hits (see FIG. 31), it can be expected that the player has the same expectation in the time effect after the stop effect, and Can be improved. In the time production, where the presentation mode becomes lively after the display value is updated and resumed after the stop production (see FIG. 32), both the lively time production and the 5-count production have a small number of remaining productions ( In the embodiment, both values are “4” to “0”), so that the importance of the effect can be easily transmitted to the player, and further improvement of the game entertainment can be expected.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the initial value of the time display is a value “15” close to the target value “00”, the execution time of the time effect can be expected to be longer by executing the addition effect. (Refer to FIG. 30 (c)), it is possible to improve interest in the time effect. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the addition effect, a stop effect may be executed as the effect in which the execution period of the time effect is extended in the middle of the time effect, and the stop effect is executed when the addition effect is executed. At times, the jackpot expectation degree is different (see FIG. 31), so that the gaming interest is further improved. Further, in the present embodiment, as an effect in which the execution time of the time effect can be recognized to be long in the first place, “time effect 35 seconds” in which the initial value of the time display is “35” may be executed (see FIG. 30B )), The effect pattern ("time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" or "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop"), which indicates that the execution period is longer than it is known from the beginning, is longer. Since the jackpot is highly expected, even if the initial value is “15”, the subsequent stage development can be sufficiently enjoyed, and the interest in gaming is enhanced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the display position of the time display image G90 (the position of the specific effect unit) is at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a (the second position), such as when a stop effect or a precursor effect is executed. 41 (see FIG. 41 (A)) and the lower right position (second position, see FIG. 41 (D)). Depending on whether or not the display position of the time display image G90 has changed, the jackpot is determined. Since the degree of expectation changes (see FIGS. 31 and 33), it is possible to increase the interest in the movement of the time display image G90, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In the present embodiment, when the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position, the stop effect or the precursor effect is being performed, and the display value of the time display is not updated. The presence or absence of the update of the display value can be easily communicated to the player by the display position of G90.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  In the above embodiment, five types of effect patterns of the time effect are provided (FIGS. 30A to 30E), but the effect pattern of the time effect can be appropriately increased or decreased as long as the game is not hindered. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, seven types of effect patterns may be configured to be executable. In the example shown in FIG. 47, the effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds” (FIG. 47 (x)), the effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds” (FIG. 47 (y)), “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds” The three types of effect patterns “+20 seconds stop” (FIG. 47 (z)) are effect patterns that were not in the above-described embodiment, and the remaining effect patterns (FIGS. 47 (a), (b), (c), (d)) are This is an effect pattern that is also in the above-described embodiment. Note that the example shown in FIG. 47 is different from the above-described embodiment in that there is no effect pattern of “time effect 15 seconds twice”. Here, the effect patterns of FIGS. 47 (x), (y), and (z) will be described, and description of the remaining effect patterns will be omitted.

  The effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds” (FIG. 47 (x)) is an effect pattern in which the initial value of the time display is “5”. The “time effect 5 seconds” functions as an effect that suggests the execution timing of N reach (effect in which the target effect is N reach). In the effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds” (FIG. 47 (y)), the initial effect of the time display is set to “5”, and when the display value is “3”, the addition effect of adding “10” is executed. Then, the effect pattern is updated to “00”. “Time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds” functions as an effect that suggests the execution timing of SP reach (effect in which the target effect is SP reach). In the effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop” (FIG. 47 (z)), the initial value of the time display is “5”, and “10” is added when the display value is “3”. This is an effect pattern in which an effect is executed, a stop effect is executed when the display value is “05”, and the effect is updated to “00” after 20 seconds have elapsed. The “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop” function as an effect that suggests the execution timing of the pre-hit branch cut-in effect (the target effect is a pre-fall branch cut-in effect).

  The execution probability of each effect pattern shown in FIG. 47 is as shown in FIG. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “SPA jackpot change + time effect” or “SPB jackpot change + time effect”, Select "Time Direction 5 seconds" at a rate of 2%, select "Time Direction 15 seconds" at a rate of 6%, select "Time Direction 5 seconds + 10 seconds" at a rate of 9%, and select "Time Direction". "35 seconds" is selected at a rate of 12%, "time effect 15 seconds +20 seconds" is selected at a rate of 16%, "time effect 15 seconds +20 seconds stop" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "time effect" is selected. "5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is selected at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is “SPA loss fluctuation + time production” or “SPB loss fluctuation + time production”, “time production 5 seconds” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “time production 15 seconds” is selected. Select at a rate of 20%, select "time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds" at a rate of 17%, select "time effect 35 seconds" at a rate of 13%, and select "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" at 10%. %, "Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is selected at a rate of 7%, and "Time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is selected at a rate of 3%. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example, “time effect 5 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds” <“time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds” <“time effect 35 seconds” <“time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” The lottery of the time effect production pattern is performed in such a manner that the big hit expectation increases in the order of “<time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” <“time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop”. The effect pattern of “time effect 5 seconds” may be configured to be selected even when the special figure change pattern is “N big hit change” or “N loss change”.

  Further, the execution probability of the indication effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example is as shown in FIG. That is, when the special figure variation pattern is “SP big hit variation + time production”, if the production pattern of the time production is “time production 5 seconds”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the blue precursor production at a rate of 60%. To select the red sign effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of "time effect 15 seconds", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 55%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 10%. If “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 50%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 15%. In the case of "time effect 35 seconds", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 45%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 20%. If “time effect is 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 35%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 30%. In the case of “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 25%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 40%. In the case of “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 5%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 60%.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern is “SP loss variation + time production”, if the production pattern of the time production is “time production 5 seconds”, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the blue precursor production at a rate of 20%. To select the red sign effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of "time effect 15 seconds", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 18%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 7%. In the case of “time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 16%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 9%. In the case of "time effect 35 seconds", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 14%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 11%. If “time effect is 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 12%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 13%. In the case of "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 10%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 15%. In the case of "time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop", a blue sign effect is selected at a rate of 5%, and a red sign effect is selected at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example, the time effect of the effect pattern with a higher jackpot expectation degree is more easily performed when the red precursor effect is performed than when the blue precursor effect is performed. ing. Further, the stop effect is more easily executed when the red precursor effect is executed than when the blue precursor effect is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, the stop effect is executed without executing the addition effect (display value change effect) (see FIG. 47 (d)). ), When the stop effect is executed after the addition effect is executed (see FIG. 47 (z)), the big hit expectation is higher (see FIG. 48). For this reason, it is possible to increase the interest in whether the addition effect is executed and the interest in whether the stop effect is executed, as compared with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment, and to further enhance the game entertainment by the time effect. It is possible.

  The effect pattern of the time effect is not limited to the pattern shown in FIG. 47. The presence or absence and occurrence timing of the addition effect, the presence and absence of the stop effect, the number of executions of the time effect, the initial value of the time display, the execution of the time effect Arbitrary effect patterns can be provided by appropriately setting the timing and the like.

  In the above embodiment, the time effect is an effect in which the time display image G90 is displayed on the display unit 50a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, a special movable body 57k having a 4-digit 7-segment display 57h may be provided, and the time display may be performed by the 7-segment display 57h of the special movable body 57k. Specifically, for example, when the time effect is not performed, the special movable body 57k is positioned at the standby position (FIG. 50A) below the display unit 50a, and the time effect is performed. May be configured to raise the display position in front of the display unit 50a to the effect position at the center in the vertical direction (FIG. 50 (B)) and display the time on the 7-segment display 57h (in this example, the initial value is “15”). ). The number of digits of the 7-segment display 57h can be arbitrarily changed. Further, in such a configuration, the game board 1 may be formed of a transparent member or the like, so that the player can visually recognize the special movable body 57k even when the special movable body 57k is at the standby position (FIG. 50A). . Then, at the time of the stop effect, it is preferable to temporarily move from the effect position (FIG. 50 (B)) to the standby position (FIG. 50 (A)). In the case of a sign effect, it is preferable to temporarily move from the standby position to the effect position and return to the standby position again. With this configuration, it is possible to easily inform the player of the execution of the stop effect or the precursor effect, similarly to the above embodiment. In addition, since the stop effect and the precursor effect involve the movement of the special movable body 57k, the effect is more impressive than the above-described embodiment (the effect of changing the display position of the time display image G90). It can be expected to improve interest. In this modification, the special movable body 57k corresponds to a special effect section. The position of the special movable body 57k shown in FIG. 50B corresponds to the first position, and the position of the special movable body 57k shown in FIG. 50A corresponds to the second position.

  In addition, the effect contents of each effect in the above embodiment can be appropriately changed within a range that does not impair the function of the effect. For example, the time effect may not be counted in a countdown format, but may be counted in a countup format. In this case, for example, when counting 15 seconds, the value to be updated using the target value (in this case, “15”) as the denominator, such as “00/15” as the initial value and “15/15” as the final value, is used. Should be displayed in the fraction format. When the time effect is of a count-up type, a subtraction effect of subtracting a numerator value of a fractional display value is performed as a display value change effect, or an addition of adding a denominator value (target value). It is good to perform the production.

  In addition, the distribution ratio of each effect in the above embodiment can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, the effect pattern of the time effect in which the stop effect is executed may have a higher jackpot expectation than any effect pattern in which the stop effect is not executed. Also, for example, while increasing the difference in the jackpot expectation between “time effect 15 seconds” and “time effect 35 seconds”, “time effect 35 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” The difference in each jackpot expectation of "stop" may not be so different. With such a configuration, when the initial value of the time display in the time effect is not “35”, the player can be more discouraged, and accordingly, when the addition effect or the stop effect is executed, the player is strongly discouraged. It is possible to give a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect whose execution timing is suggested by the time effect can be appropriately changed. For example, a so-called “pseudo continuous production” (a production in which one unit variation production is performed a plurality of times during a single special figure variation to make it appear as a plurality of variations in a pseudo manner) can be executed. A configuration that may suggest the execution timing of “pseudo continuous production” by an effect or a configuration that may suggest the execution timing of “operation production” by a time production may be adopted. Further, at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes “00”, a predetermined display (explanatory comment) indicating the type of effect whose execution timing is suggested by the time effect may be performed. Specifically, for example, when performing “SP reach” at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes “00”, a display including the decorated “SP” character is displayed near the time display image G90. When the “cut-in effect” is performed at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes “00”, a display including the decorated “cut-in” character is displayed near the time display image G90. Or you may. With this configuration, the significance of the time effect can be easily transmitted to the player, and an improvement in the entertainment interest of the game can be expected.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the time effect indicates the execution timing of “SP reach” and the execution time of the “cut-in-before-branch cut-in effect” may be suggested. The number of productions (target productions) that may be suggested may be any number.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing is determined by “time effect 35 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, and “second time effect of“ time effect 15 seconds 2 times ””. Are all cut-in effects before the hit-branch, but the type of effect whose execution timing is suggested may differ depending on the time effect of each of these effect patterns. In this case, the timing at which the time effect of each effect pattern ends (in other words, the start timing of the effect indicating the execution timing) may be different from each other. Specifically, for example, when the addition effect is performed during the time effect and when the stop effect is performed, the end timing of the time effect is different, and the effect suggested by each time effect is also different. There may be a configuration in which there are cases in which

  Further, the type of effect that is easily executed when the display value becomes “00” may be different between the case where the addition effect is executed during the time effect and the case where the stop effect is executed. For example, when the addition effect is executed during the time effect, the cut-in effect B is more easily executed than when the stop effect is executed, and the addition effect is executed when the stop effect is executed during the time effect. The cut-in effect A may be more easily executed than when it is performed. According to this structure, it is possible to predict the type of the effect to be executed subsequent to the time effect, based on the effect pattern of the time effect. Similarly, the addition effect is executed during the time effect (in the case of “time effect + 20 seconds”) and when the initial value of the time effect is “35” (in the case of “time effect 35 seconds”). Alternatively, the type of effect that is easily executed when the display value becomes “00” may be different. Similarly, when a stop effect is executed during a time effect (“time effect + stop for 20 seconds”), when the initial value of the time effect is “35” (when “time effect 35 seconds”), Thus, the type of effect that is easily executed when the display value becomes “00” may be different.

  Further, when the precursor effect is executed, the cut-in effect A may be configured to be more easily executed than the cut-in effect B, or the SP reach A may be configured to be executed more easily than the SP reach B. That is, it may be configured such that the easiness of execution of a specific effect (for example, cut-in effect A or SP reach A) differs depending on whether or not the precursor effect is executed. Similarly, the ease of execution of a specific effect may be different depending on whether or not a stop effect is executed, or the ease of execution of a specific effect may be determined depending on whether or not an additional effect is executed. Different configurations may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the precursor effect is configured to be sometimes executed as a pre-reading effect (pre-fetch precursor effect), but may be an effect that may be executed only in the so-called “variation”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that the initial value of the time effect is a large value may be different between the case where the precursor effect is executed and the case where the clock hold advance notice (another precursor effect) is executed. . Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability that the stop effect is performed may be different between the case where the precursor effect is executed and the case where the clock hold advance notice (other precursor effect) is executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the initial value such as “15” or “35” is already displayed at the time of starting the display of the time display image G90 in the time production. The value may be counted up and stopped at “15”, or stopped at “35”. With this configuration, it is possible to make time to enjoy what the initial value becomes during the count-up of the display value. Note that such a count-up may be displayed at the center of the display unit 50a separately from the time display image G90, and the finally displayed value may be used as the initial value of the time display image G90.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of time effects are performed during one special figure change (when “time effect 15 seconds 2 times” is selected), a second time effect and a first time effect But the second time effect (re-time effect) is changed to a time effect different from the first time effect (for example, an effect with a different initial value, or a display value such as addition or stop). Effects with different behaviors) may be used. Further, there may be an effect pattern in which the effect is performed three or more times during one special figure change. In addition, when performing a plurality of time effects during one special figure change, the execution interval of each time effect can be set as appropriate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, two types of precursor effects (blue precursor effect and red precursor effect) can be executed as the precursor effect. However, three or more precursor effects (for example, blue precursor effect, red precursor effect, and golden precursor effect). Effect) can be performed. In this case, the probability that a plurality of time effects are executed during one special figure change may be changed for each type of precursor effect. Further, the number of times of performing the time effect in one special figure change may be changed for each type of the precursor effect.

  In the above embodiment, the start timing of the time effect (the start timing of the update of the time display) is the same timing regardless of the effect pattern (FIGS. 30A to 30E). May have various variations. In this case, for example, the initial value of the time display is as small as "10", but even if the start timing of the time effect is set to be relatively slow 10 seconds before the hit branch, the expectation of the jackpot of this effect pattern is increased. Good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the time effect of the special effect mode is configured such that the output of the count sound is added to the time effect of the normal effect mode (see FIG. 32), but instead of the output of the count sound, or In addition to the sound output, a movable body for production (movable body 55k above the board, movable body below the board 56k, frame movable device 58, etc.) is driven, and the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are driven in a predetermined light emitting mode. May be configured to emit light. Further, the time effect of the normal effect mode may be configured to output only the count sound, and the time effect of the special effect mode may be added to the time display update by the image display device 50. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first update value when the effect mode of the time effect changes (“4” in the embodiment), and the update value of the time display when the stop effect is performed in the time effect and the update of the time display is restarted. Although the first updated value (“4” in the embodiment) is the same, it may be different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the five-count effect is counted in a countdown format, but may be counted in a countup format. In addition, the type of the effect suggested to be executed by the five-count effect can be appropriately changed. For example, in the above embodiment, the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the hit branch is suggested by the five-count effect, but the configuration may indicate the development timing of SP reach.

  In the above embodiment, the initial value of the numerical value counted in the 5-count effect is set to a value “4” closer to the target value “0” than the display value “5” of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect (in other words, , The same value as the initial value when resuming the update of the time display stopped by the stop effect "4"), but the initial value of the count effect is the same value as the display value of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect It may be "5" (that is, the count effect may be an effect that counts from "5" to "0"). Further, the initial value of the count effect may be set to a value equal to or less than “3” (in other words, a value smaller than the initial value at the time of resuming the update of the time display stopped by the stop effect).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position (the lower right end position in the display unit 50a, see FIG. 41D), the display value of the time display is not updated. The display value may be updated even when it is displayed at the second position. More specifically, for example, the time effect in which the time display image G90 is displayed at the first position (the position at the center of the right end in the display unit 50a, see FIG. 41A) and the display value is updated, and the time display image G90 may be displayed in the second position, and the display value may be updated. In this case, the two effects may be effects in which the jackpot expectation degrees are different from each other.

  In the above embodiment, the time display image G90 (specific effect part) is kept at the second position during the execution of the precursor effect or the stop effect (FIGS. 41C, 41D, 41E). (See FIGS. 44B and C). On the other hand, the time display image G90 moves from the first position to the second position at the time of execution of the precursor effect, but after being located at the second position for a short time, returning to the first position, the precursor effect is performed. The time display image G90 moves from the first position to the second position when the stop effect is performed, or the time display image G90 moves to the second position for a short time, and then returns to the first position and stops. The effect may be configured to be continued.

  In the above embodiment, an effect pattern for changing the update speed of the display value of the time display may be provided as the effect pattern of the time effect. As an effect pattern for changing the update speed of the display value of the time display, for example, an effect pattern for updating at a speed of X times (X is a natural number of 2 or more) a normal update speed, or 1 / X of the normal update speed An effect pattern updated at double speed (X is a natural number of 2 or more) is exemplified. With such a configuration, when the update speed of the display value of the time display changes, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the time display update speed does not change (the effect with the higher jackpot expectation is more easily executed). Good to do. In particular, an effect pattern in which the execution time of the time effect is shortened (the end timing of the time effect is advanced) by increasing the update speed of the display value is provided as an effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation than other effect patterns. Then, it becomes an effect pattern opposite to the other effect patterns, resulting in unexpectedness, and it is possible to provide new interestingness. In addition, as an effect pattern of a time effect, after updating an effect pattern (for example, from “15” to “10”) that does not partially execute an update range (for example, “15” to “0”) in the time display, “5” Effect pattern that jumps to and updates from “5” to “0”. Even by providing such an effect pattern, unexpectedness occurs, and it is possible to provide new fun. In the case of the configuration as in this modified example, the change of the display value of the time display by “1” does not need to correspond to the actual one second.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port, (Starting port for the electric tube 12D), but only one of them may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is performed with higher priority than the special figure 1 determination processing (the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed with higher priority than the variable display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be performed prior to the special figure 2 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed prior to the variable display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special figure 1 lottery may be changed to a lottery which is easier to win a big hit than the special figure 2 lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. However, a so-called V-win machine (based on passing through a specific area (V area) within the special winning opening). A gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type gaming machine) that, once controlled to the high-probability state, continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. Gaming machine). Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a game machine of a sloppy type. That is, the invention described in the present specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the gaming characteristics of the gaming machines.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs the basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, but 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.

  In addition, not all jackpot gaming states need to have a configuration corresponding to the “special gaming state advantageous to the player”. For example, a jackpot game state that is to be controlled to a high probability state thereafter corresponds to a “special game state advantageous to the player”, or a jackpot capable of acquiring a relatively large number of prize balls such as a substantial 16R. The game state may be configured to correspond to the “special game state advantageous to the player”. Further, the high probability state may be configured to correspond to a “special game state advantageous to a player”, or the time reduction state may be configured to correspond to a “special game state advantageous to a player”.

10. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A7. The invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B4. The invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C3. The invention D is a generic term for the following inventions D1 to D5. The invention E is a generic term for the following inventions E1 to E4. The invention F is a generic term for the following inventions F1 to F8.

Invention A1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means can perform a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect based on the result of the determination by the determination means (see FIG. 30),
The time production is a production that makes the player expect to be in the special gaming state (see FIG. 31).
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1), wherein the effect executing means is capable of executing a precursor effect (see FIGS. 33 and 44) indicating in advance that the time effect is to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to foresee in advance that the time effect will be performed by the precursor effect, so that it is possible to expect that a special game state will be set before the time effect is performed, It is possible to improve game entertainment.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The degree of expectation of the special game state is different between a case where the time effect is executed after the sign effect is executed and a case where the time effect is executed without the sign effect (FIG. 33).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the sense of expectation as to whether or not to enter the special game state after the time effect changes depending on whether or not the sign effect is performed, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest before the time effect It is.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The effect execution means executes another indication effect (clock hold notice) indicating that the time effect is to be executed in an effect mode different from the precursor effect (an effect mode in which the hold display is displayed in a special mode). (See FIGS. 35 and 45).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution of the time effect can be foreseen even by another sign effect, so that the gaming entertainment can be further improved.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
Prior to the determination by the determination unit, there is provided a pre-read determination unit (process relating to a pre-read determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter the special game state,
The effect execution means can execute a predetermined hold display (display of a hold icon HA) based on a result of the determination by the prefetch determination means,
The gaming machine, wherein the other indication effect is an effect in which the hold display is displayed in a special mode (special hold display G70) different from the normal mode (normal hold display G72) (see FIG. 45).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution of the time effect can be foreseen by the reserved display of the special mode, which is another indication effect, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to Invention A4,
The gaming machine, wherein the effect executing means may execute the precursor effect based on a result of the determination by the pre-reading determining means (see FIGS. 35 and 46).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, an indication effect other than the hold display (another indication effect) may be performed as a so-called look-ahead effect.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A3 to A5,
A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation to enter the special gaming state differs between the case where the precursor effect is executed and the case where the other precursor effect is executed (see FIGS. 33 and 35).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, depending on whether the sign effect is executed and the time effect is executed, or the other sign effects are executed and the time effect is executed, the expectation for the subsequent development of the game is made. Are different, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A3 to A6,
The effect performing means may not execute the predictive effect when the other predictive effect is performed, and may execute the predictive effect when the other predictive effect is not executed ( (See FIG. 35B).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when another sign effect is executed, the player has already foreseen the execution of the time effect, and in such a situation, the significance of executing the sign effect further is small. . Therefore, by not performing the indication effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming particularly complicated, and as a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game entertainment.

Invention B1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A symbol variation executing means (variable display and stop of a special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. Display processing), and
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means can perform a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect during the fluctuation display of the symbol (see FIG. 30).
The time production is a production that makes the player expect to be in the special gaming state (see FIG. 31).
The effect execution means may execute the time effect again in the symbol variation in which the time effect has been executed (see FIG. 30 (e) and FIG. 42), wherein the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) ).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the time effect has already been executed in a certain symbol change, the time effect may be executed again during the symbol change. It is possible to expect the production of the effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The gaming machine, wherein the effect executing means is capable of executing a precursor effect indicating in advance that the time effect is to be executed (see FIGS. 30 and 33).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to foresee in advance that the time effect will be performed by the precursor effect, so that it is possible to expect that a special game state will be set before the time effect is performed, It is possible to improve game entertainment.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
When performing the time effect again in the symbol variation in which the time effect has been executed, the effect performing means does not execute the precursor effect for the time effect again (see FIG. 30 (e)). A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for the first time effect in a certain symbol change, the execution may be suggested by the precursor effect, while for the second time effect in the certain symbol change, the precursor effect is performed. Does not suggest the execution of the time effect, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the execution of the time effect again. As a result, the surprisingness that the time effect is executed again is enhanced, and an improvement in game entertainment is expected.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B2 or invention B3,
The precursor effect includes a first precursor effect (blue precursor effect) and a second precursor effect (red precursor effect) different from the first precursor effect,
It is more likely that the time effect will be executed a plurality of times in the symbol fluctuation when the second sign effect is executed than when the first sign effect is executed (see FIG. 33). A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second symptom effect is executed, it is possible to expect that the time effect is executed a plurality of times in a certain symbol change. Can be further increased.

Invention C1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A symbol variation executing means (variable display and stop of a special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. Display processing), and
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect performing means is a gaming machine capable of performing a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect during the fluctuation display of the symbol (see FIG. 30).
When the time effect is executed during the symbol change, the degree of expectation of the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time effect is long than when it is short (see FIG. 30, see FIG. 31),
A gaming machine (pachinko machine) characterized in that the effect execution means may execute a stop effect that stops updating the display value indicating the execution timing in the time effect (see FIGS. 30 (d) and 41). Gaming machine).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the initial value of the display value in the time effect is close to the final value (target value), the stop effect is executed, and the execution period of the time effect may be longer. Therefore, it is possible to have a stronger expectation for the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by time production.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine according to the invention C1, wherein:
When restarting the updating of the display value stopped by the stop effect, the effect executing means may change the effect effect of the time effect to a special effect condition different from that before the stop effect is performed (FIG. 32). , FIG. 41).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the stop effect is executed, the update of the display value is restarted in a special effect mode different from that before the stop effect is executed, so that the operation of updating the display value is excited. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest-raising effect of the time production.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect means includes a predetermined display means (image display device 50) and a sound output means (speaker 52) capable of outputting sound.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect mode is an effect mode in which the output of the count value by the audio output means is added to the update of the display value by the display means (see FIG. 32).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the display value is updated by the display means, but also the count sound is output by the audio output means, so that the player can easily notice the restart of the update of the display value. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the enjoyment of the time production.

Invention D1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A symbol variation executing means (variable display and stop of a special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. Display processing), and
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means performs a time effect as an effect indicating the execution timing of the effect during the fluctuation display of the symbol (see FIGS. 30A to 30E), and a type different from the time effect. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that there is a case where a count effect (5 count effect, see FIG. 30 (f), FIG. 43) may be performed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, two types of different effects, that is, a time effect and a count effect, can be executed as effects indicating the execution timing of a certain effect.

Invention D2:
A gaming machine according to Invention D1,
When the time effect is executed during the symbol change, the degree of expectation of the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time effect is long than when it is short (see FIG. 30, see FIG. 31),
The gaming machine, wherein the effect execution means may execute a stop effect that stops updating of a display value indicating the execution timing in the time effect (see FIGS. 30 (d) and 41).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the initial value of the display value in the time effect is close to the final value (target value), the stop effect is executed, and the execution period of the time effect may be longer. Therefore, it is possible to have a stronger expectation for the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by time production.

Invention D3:
A gaming machine according to Invention D2,
The initial value (“4” in the embodiment) of the numerical value counted in the count effect is the same value as the display value of the time effect (“5” in the embodiment) when stopped by the stop effect, or A gaming machine characterized by a value closer to a target value ("0" in the embodiment).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it can be expected that the time production when the update of the display value is restarted and the count production will be a production of similar fun, and it is possible to improve the fun of both productions. It becomes possible.

Invention D4:
A gaming machine according to Invention D3,
The gaming machine, wherein the counting effect is an effect having a higher degree of expectation of the special game state than the time effect (see FIG. 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the count production is a production with a high expectation of being in the special gaming state rather than the time production, so that it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by executing the count production, and to stop the production. It is also possible to improve the interest of the time production accompanied by the production.

Invention D5:
The gaming machine according to Invention D3 or Invention D4,
In the production mode of the time production, a first production mode (normal production mode) in which the display value is updated but not counted by voice, and a second production mode in which both the display value is updated and the voice count is performed (Special production mode)
Until the update of the display value is stopped by the stop effect, the effect mode of the time effect is the first effect mode, and the time effect is resumed from the restart of the update of the display value stopped by the stop effect. Is changed to the second effect mode (see FIGS. 32 and 41 (D) (E)).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the time effect is performed in the first effect mode until the stop effect is executed, and the time effect is performed in the second effect mode from the restart of the update of the display value in the time effect. Therefore, it is possible to excite the restart operation of updating the display value. Further, since the start value (initial value) of the count effect is the same value as the display value when the effect mode of the time effect is changed or a value closer to the target value, the count value The importance of the effect is easily communicated to the player, and it is possible to expect further enhancement of the game entertainment.

Invention E1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A symbol variation executing means (variable display and stop of a special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. Display processing), and
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using predetermined effect means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect performing means is a gaming machine capable of performing a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect during the fluctuation display of the symbol (see FIG. 30).
When the time effect is executed during the symbol change, the degree of expectation of the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time effect is long than when it is short (see FIG. 30, see FIG. 31),
After the time effect is started, the effect executing means changes the display value such that the display value updated in the time effect reaches a predetermined target value ("0"). A gaming machine characterized in that a change effect (addition effect) may be executed (see FIGS. 30 (c) and 40).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the initial value of the display value in the time effect is close to the final value (target value), the execution period of the time effect may be extended by executing the display value change effect. Because of this, it is possible to have more expectations for the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by time production.

Invention E2:
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
The effect executing means may execute a stop effect to stop updating the display value in the time effect (see FIGS. 30 (d) and 41).
Even if the execution time of the time effect is the same, the degree of expectation of the special game state is different between the case where the display value change effect is executed and the case where the stop effect is executed (see FIGS. 30 and 31). A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to increase interest in whether the display value change effect is executed or the stop effect is executed, and it is possible to further enhance the entertainment of the time effect.

Invention E3:
A gaming machine according to invention E2,
The time effect includes an initial value of the display value in the time effect when the display value change effect is performed (“15” in the embodiment), and a display value in the time effect when the stop effect is performed. The specific time effect (time effect 35 seconds, FIG. 30) starting from a value (“35” in the embodiment) far from the target value (“0” in the embodiment) compared to the initial value (“15” in the embodiment) (B))
Even if the execution time of the time effect is the same, the special game state is entered when the specific time effect is executed, when the display value change effect is executed, and when the stop effect is executed. A gaming machine having different degrees of expectation (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display value by the time effect is a value far from the target value from the beginning, and the display value change effect is performed or the stop effect is performed during the time effect to achieve the target value. The degree of expectation of the special game state differs depending on when the value arrival is delayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the pattern in which the time effect is performed, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game by the time effect.

Invention E4:
A gaming machine according to invention E3,
When the stop effect is executed without executing the display value change effect (see FIG. 47 (d)), and when the stop effect is executed after the display value change effect is executed (FIG. 47). (See (z)), the degree of expectation for the special gaming state is different (see FIG. 48).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to further increase the interest in whether the display value change effect is executed and the interest in whether the stop effect is executed, and to further enhance the gaming interest by the time effect. Becomes possible.

Invention F1:
Determining means (processing relating to a jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining (a jackpot determination) whether to enter a special game state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A symbol variation executing means (variable display and stop of a special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination by the determination means. Display processing), and
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means (processing relating to the execution of the big hit game by the game control microcomputer 101);
A specific effect part (a part displaying the time display image G90 on the display unit 50a) for performing a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect during the fluctuation display of the symbol,
The specific effect unit is located at a predetermined first position (the position where the time display image G90 is displayed in FIG. 41A, the position at the center of the right end of the display unit 50a), and A gaming machine (pachinko machine) characterized in that it may be located at a second position different from the position (the position where the time display image G90 is displayed in FIG. 41D, the position at the lower right end of the display unit 50a). Gaming machine PY1).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific effect part for performing the time effect can be changed between the first position and the second position, so that the interest in the time effect can be improved.

Invention F2:
A gaming machine according to Invention F1,
When the specific effect section does not change from the first position to the second position (for example, when "time effect 15 seconds" is executed without a precursor effect), the specific effect section is moved from the first position to the second position. A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation to enter the special gaming state is different when it changes (for example, when “time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” is executed) (see FIG. 31).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the feeling of expecting to be in the special gaming state is different depending on the movement of the specific staging section, it is possible to increase the interest in the movement of the specific staging section, and to enhance the interest of the time staging. It is.

Invention F3:
A gaming machine according to Invention F1 or Invention F2,
When the specific effect part is located at the first position, a display value indicating the execution timing may be updated toward a target value in the time effect, but the specific effect part may be updated. When located at the second position, the display value is not updated toward the target value in the time effect (in the embodiment, the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position. A gaming machine characterized by a stop effect or a precursor effect).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to easily inform the player whether the display value is updated or not updated depending on the position of the specific effect part, and the time effect It is possible to improve the interest of the people.

Invention F4:
A gaming machine according to invention F3,
A precursor effect that indicates in advance that the time effect is to be performed may be performed (see FIG. 33).
The gaming machine, wherein the precursor effect is an effect that involves the change of the specific effect portion from the first position to the second position (see FIG. 44).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the indication effect is executed, the specific effect portion changes from the first position to the second position, so that the execution of the indication effect can be easily understood, and the interest of the time effect can be improved. is there.

Invention F5:
A gaming machine according to invention F3,
In the time effect, a stop effect to stop updating the display value may be executed (see FIG. 30 (d)).
The gaming machine, wherein the stop effect is an effect that involves the change of the specific effect portion from the first position to the second position (see FIG. 41).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the stop effect is executed, the specific effect portion changes from the first position to the second position, so that the execution of the stop effect becomes easy to understand, and the interest in the time effect can be improved. is there.

Invention F6:
A gaming machine according to invention F3,
A precursor effect indicating in advance that the time effect is to be performed is performed (see FIG. 33), and a stop effect that stops updating the display value in the time effect is performed (see FIG. 33). 30 (d)),
The gaming machine, wherein the sign effect and the stop effect are effects involving the change of the specific effect portion from the first position to the second position (see FIGS. 44 and 41).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in both the case where the sign effect is executed and the case where the stop effect is executed, the specific effect portion is changed from the first position to the second position. Is also easy for the player to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the time production.

Invention F7:
A gaming machine according to invention F4 or invention F6,
The degree of expectation to be in the special game state is higher when the time effect is performed after the precursor effect is performed than when the time effect is performed without the precursor effect being performed. (See FIG. 33).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in whether or not the indication effect is to be executed, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

Invention F8:
A gaming machine according to Invention F5 or Invention F6,
A gaming machine wherein the degree of expectation of the special gaming state is higher when the stop effect is executed in the time effect than when the stop effect is not executed in the time effect.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in whether or not the stop effect is to be executed, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, it is determined whether or not a jackpot has been hit based on a ball entering a starting port, Based on the result of the determination, the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, after displaying, for example, "3 seconds", the numerical value is counted down, and when it reaches "0 seconds", a predetermined effect such as a character drop effect is performed. The player is expected to be in an advantageous gaming state. However, as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, simply performing an effect of updating the displayed time from an initial value to a target value may be lacking in interest, and this may be a disadvantage. Had room for improvement.

  The above-described invention A is capable of executing a precursor effect that indicates in advance that a time effect indicating the execution timing of an effect is to be performed on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140. It is different in that. In addition, the above-described invention B is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which a time effect is executed again in a symbol variation in which a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect has been executed. There is ". In addition, the above-described invention C is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which a "stop effect that stops updating of a display value indicating the execution timing in a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect. May be performed. " Further, the invention D described above, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, describes that, during the display of symbol variation, a time effect is performed as an effect indicating the execution timing of the effect. There is a case where a count effect, which is a type of effect different from the effect, may be performed. " In addition, the invention E described above, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, "after starting a time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect, the display value updated in the time effect is changed. A display value change effect of changing the display value to delay reaching the predetermined target value may be performed. " In addition, the above-described invention F relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, saying that the specific effect unit that performs the time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect is located at a predetermined first position. And a second position different from the first position. " Thereby, each invention of invention A-invention F can solve the subject of "improving the interest of a game through an effect" (playing an effect).

PY1: Pachinko gaming machine 50: Image display device (display means)
50a Display unit 52 Speaker (audio output means)
101: game control microcomputer 121: effect control microcomputer HA: hold icon TA: relevant icon TH: target hold G70: special hold display G72: normal hold display G90: time display image

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
A symbol variation executing means for performing a symbol variation in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a result of the determination by the determination means
Special game state control means for controlling to the special game state based on the result of the determination by the determination means,
Effect performing means capable of performing an effect using predetermined effect means,
The presentation execution means, during the variation display of the symbol, Ri If you do between performance when you suggest the execution timing of the effect is Oh,
When the time effect is executed during the symbol change, the expectation that the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time effect is longer than when the execution period is shorter,
The effect execution means may execute a stop effect to stop updating the display value indicating the execution timing in the time effect,
In the production mode of the time production, there is a first production mode in which the display value is updated but not counted by voice, and a second production mode in which both the update of the display value and the counting by voice are performed.
Until the update of the display value is stopped by the stop effect, the effect mode of the time effect is the first effect mode, and the time effect is resumed from the restart of the update of the display value stopped by the stop effect. Wherein the effect mode changes to the second effect mode .