JP6681091B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, on the condition that the game ball enters the starting opening. When the determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and when the game is stopped at the specific special symbol, the specific game state advantageous to the player is obtained (see Patent Document 1).

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an operating means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the operation to the operating means may be effective during a predetermined effect. Then, in a period in which the operation is valid, an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means is executed.

Japanese Patent No. 6205637

  However, there is still room for improvement for a gaming machine capable of executing an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means, in order to improve amusement of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
Determination means for determining whether or not it is a jackpot,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
An operation means operable by a player is provided,
The effect execution means,
Depending on the determination being made, an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means may be executed within a predetermined effective time,
In the operation instruction presentation, it is possible to present a plurality of options and to select the options by operating the operation means,
If the determination result is not a jackpot in the operation instruction presentation, in response to the predetermined valid time has elapsed, the operation result produce an effect of the content in accordance with the option selected in the operation instruction effect Run and
When the result of the determination is a jackpot, in the operation instruction effect, a jackpot suggesting effect that suggests the jackpot with an effect having contents unrelated to the plurality of options in response to the passage of the predetermined effective time. It is characterized by executing as .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of games.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining a stand-by state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining a moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining a rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of indicators. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution on the production control baseplate side. (A) is a table showing general figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a first look-ahead determination table. It is a second prefetch determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a demonstration video, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a setting screen. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a 1st normal background image, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd normal background image, (C) shows an example of a 3rd normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of a probability change background image, (E) is a figure which shows an example of a time saving background image. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a round effect, (C) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot ending effect. (A) is a figure showing an example of an effect design, and (B) is a figure showing an example of an effect design display field. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure fluctuation production of a loss without reach. It is a figure showing an example from a start of special figure fluctuation production to a reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach and is a continuation of FIG. 23. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach and is a continuation of FIG. 24. It is a figure showing an example of a movable body production. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a holding effect. It is a figure showing an example of a notice of change of a hold icon. It is a figure showing an example of a notice of change of a hold icon. It is a flow chart of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flow chart of normal operation processing. It is a flow chart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is the flowchart of production control main processing. It is a flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and a diagram illustrating a sequel to FIG. 44. It is a top view of an upper plate. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the production control baseplate side in 1st execution form. It is a game state setting table in the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the relationship between a game state and production. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing a mode that the special figure fluctuation production of the 1st period mode is performed. It is a figure showing the mode that selection production is performed. It is a figure showing the mode that selection production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the special figure fluctuation production of the kind of 2nd period mode suggested by selection suggestion production and selection suggestion production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that special jackpot suggestion production is performed. It is a notice production execution determination table. It is a figure showing a mode that the special jackpot suggestion effect of 4th Embodiment is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the special jackpot suggestion effect of 4th Embodiment is performed.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is a premise of a characteristic part of a gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and in principle overlapping description of the same parts will be omitted. In the following, for simplification of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is written, and the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is a direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is a direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

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

  The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape in front view. The inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

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

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

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

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

  The positions and the numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

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

  The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. A game nail that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 is suitable for the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the special winning opening 14, and the like. It constitutes a route to guide to.

  A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6. In the general winning device 10D, a general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game balls that have entered the general winning opening 10 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

  Further, a first start winning device 11D is provided right below the center of the center ornament 61 in the game area 6. The first starting winning device 11D is formed with a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter. The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting opening 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. When the game balls enter the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game balls that have entered the first starting port 11 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

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

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

  The power switch opening / closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can project forward from the retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k projects forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k projects vertically to the game area 6, and the second starting opening 12 opens so that the ball can enter. Specifically, the vertical portion standing on the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric opening / closing member 12k receives the game ball and is guided to the second starting opening 12 from the horizontal portion.

  In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 12 only when the electric-chu opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game ball enters the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (for example, 2) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. The game balls that have entered the second starting opening 12 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

  Further, the gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center ornament 61. The gate 13 is configured so that a game ball can pass therethrough. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. The game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

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

  The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the special winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can be rotated about its rotation axis by about 90 degrees so that the upper end thereof is tilted forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of vertically projecting into the game area 6, and the special winning opening 14 is opened so that the player can enter the ball.

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

  In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, its upper surface is formed diagonally downward to the left, and the guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to project forward from. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.

  In addition, the first start opening 11, the second start opening 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10, the entry of the game ball and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively described. The second start opening 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13 are collectively referred to as "winning".

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side and a right game area 6B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting".

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

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

  It should be noted that approximately the bottom of the game area 6 is provided with two outlets 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any of the prize openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is. Further, the number of prize balls to be won in each prize hole can be appropriately set.

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

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

  The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a horizontally long, plate-shaped lifting member 55k2 that is held in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotation member 55k1 provided at the center of the lifting member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state in which the movable board 55k is arranged at the initial position, the lower end portion of the movable board 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is slightly lower than the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged such that only a part of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 can be visually recognized by the player and most cannot be visually recognized in the standby state (see FIG. 3A).

  Then, the movable board 55k can be entirely lowered from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, raised from the operating position and returned to the initial position (see FIG. 3 (B)). The predetermined operation position is a position where the board movable body 55k is located substantially in the center of the opening 1A in a front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be set appropriately, and whether the movable board 55k is located above or below the substantial center of the opening 1A in a front view. Good.

  Further, the rotary member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a front view about a rotary shaft formed in the front-rear direction at the center thereof (see FIG. 3C). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the movable board 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, is held in the operating position, and moves from the operating position to the standby position.

  The positions and the numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the display devices 8 arranged on the right side of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 has a special symbol 1 display 81a that variably displays a first special symbol (hereinafter, "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter, "special symbol 2"). ) Is variably displayed, and a special figure 2 display 81b and a normal figure display (hereinafter, referred to as "general drawing") are variably displayed. Further, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 hold indicator 83a which displays a special figure 1 hold number described later and a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b which displays a special figure 2 hold number described later. .

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11. Further, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special maps 1 and 2 are collectively referred to as “special maps”, and the special map 1 lottery and the special maps 2 lottery are collectively referred to as “special map lottery”. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure display 81". Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

  The variable display of the special map informs the result of the special drawing. In the special display variable display, the special display is displayed in a variable state and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (stop special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the special map stopped and displayed is a specific special figure determined in advance, a jackpot game in which the special winning opening 14 is opened is played.

  The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting modes of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represent the special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final 1, 2, 5, and 6 from the left, such as "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lights, ■: lights off) An LED turns on. This lighting mode is a jackpot design and represents a jackpot. When the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right is finally turned on as in "■■■■■■■ □". This lighting mode is a loss design and represents the loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even if the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, the special map lottery and the special map may not be variably displayed immediately. Specifically, this is the case when there is a winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the game ball during execution of the variable display of the special figure or execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing are suspended based on the winning. This suspended special drawing lottery and variable display of special maps are called "special map reservation".

  To hold the special map, the special map 1 lottery held based on the winning of the first starting opening 11 and the "special drawing 1 hold" representing the variable display of the special drawing 1 and the winning of the second starting opening 12 There is a special figure 2 lottery held on the basis of the special figure 2 and "special figure 2 hold" representing a variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of held special figure 1 lottery and variable display of special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of special figure 2 hold, that is, the number of pending special figure 2 lottery and the variable display of special figure 2.

  It is possible to set the upper limit value for the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations or not. When the upper limit is set for the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations, the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations may be the same or different. In the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit value of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to “4”.

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

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

  The figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the public figure display device 82 represents the general figure corresponding to the result of the general figure lottery, that is, the result of the general figure lottery. When the result of the universal drawing is a win, both LEDs are finally turned on such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit). This lighting mode is a winning symbol and represents a winning symbol. Further, if the result of the universal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED is finally turned on, such as "■ □". This lighting mode is a loss design and represents the loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing is not limited, and can be set appropriately. For example, a mode in which all LEDs are turned off may be adopted as the lost design.

  Further, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time. In the basic embodiment, the variable display mode of the general drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display of the general figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped (displayed in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be flashed all at once. .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, depending on the game control board 100 that performs control (progress of the game) related to the game that can obtain the game profit, the game control by the game control board 100. Power is supplied to the production control board 120 that controls the production, the image control board 140 that controls the image, the payout control board 170 that controls the payout of the game balls, and each board 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

  A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is turned on / off by an ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191.

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the game 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. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. In addition, in the game that can obtain the game profit to be controlled by the game control board 100, special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting described later, general figure lottery, general figure variable display. , Auxiliary games are included.

  The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and a game. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

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

  Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the game ball, the special figure reservation can occur, but when the special figure reservation is possible, that is, the special figure reservation number is When the upper limit value is not reached, determination information including various random numbers for performing special drawing lottery is acquired based on this winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "special map 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 12. The determination information that is associated is referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". Further, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

  Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 holdings is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 2 holdings is set to "4".

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the game control board 100 sends 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 is connected to the card unit CU and the payout device 73, and is also connected to the launch device 72. Further, the card unit CU is a device which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on the information of the inserted prepaid card or the like.

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

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

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

  In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100, the production control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100.

  In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as communication direction restricting means is interposed.

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

  The productions to be controlled by the production control board 120 include game productions (special figure variation productions, holding productions, jackpot game productions, etc.), customer waiting productions, operations of the first production button 40k and the second production button 41k. An operation promotion effect for urging an operation during an effective period (operation effective period) is included.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect along with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The production CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

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

  In the effect RAM 124, a start winning command holding storage unit 125 that stores a start winning command to be described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 to store a symbol designating command to be described later, and a special figure to store a special symbol variation start command to be described later. A fluctuation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. To perform. It should be noted that the production control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by transmitting a signal from the production control board 120 to the image control board 140 and by transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the production control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) that is used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145. A Random Access Memory (146) and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. All or part of these electronic components may be configured with one chip.

  In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, designs, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (Including pattern) and image data such as a background image) are stored.

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

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list includes information about various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

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

  Voice data such as voice output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be configured by a board and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

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

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

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

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

  Note that, hereinafter, the operation of the “rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2” may be collectively referred to as the “operation of the movable board 55k”. Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 is also referred to as "rotating the movable body 55k, or lowering or raising it".

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinguishment, light emission color, etc., lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and according to the light emission pattern data of the frame lamp 53. Control the light emission. In addition, the data stored in the production ROM 123 of the production control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The sub-drive board 162 may be formed of a board to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like and operation control of the movable board 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

3. Main Game Played by Gaming Machine Next, a main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the universal figure lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays the general figure in a variable manner (variable display and then stop display). Here, the general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later.

  When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the loss general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure variable start condition".

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as a variable display of the general figure and an auxiliary game based on the general figure variation start condition being satisfied and the general figure related determination information being obtained and performing the general figure lottery. You can As shown in FIG. 8 (A), there is a normal symbol random number in the acquired universal figure related determination information. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit judgment. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination Winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) by using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A, for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state described later. When associated with the gaming state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving hit determination table).

  In each hit judgment table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number judgment value) is appropriately distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit judgment. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether the hit is a hit or a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is loss, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general map. The winning probability per winning can be changed appropriately.

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

  The universal pattern variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). When associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a universal pattern variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general pattern variation pattern determination table) and a time saving period used in the non-time saving state. There is a universal figure variation pattern determination table (time saving universal figure variation pattern determination table) used in the state.

  In each public figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one public figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the public figure fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when the display of the lost figure (the lost figure) is stopped and displayed, the figure change time pattern is determined to be 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. For the variable display of the universal figure when the stationary display is performed, the universal figure variation pattern is set so that the universal figure variation time is 30 seconds. Also, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the universal figure when the lost universal figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be the universal pattern variation pattern that the universal symbol variation time is 5 seconds, and the universal symbol when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed For the variable display of, the universal figure fluctuation pattern is determined so that the universal figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds. It should be noted that these general figure fluctuation times can be changed appropriately.

  Then, the public figure display 82 variably displays the general figure of the universal figure change time associated with the general figure variation pattern determined by the general figure variation pattern determination. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general figure fluctuation pattern determination, the general figure display 82 variably displays the general figure.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of the public figure, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped (displayed) as the display result (the result of the general figure lottery). In the auxiliary game, Den Chu 12D is opened

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

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chu 12D is opened only for the first opening time in which it is difficult to win a game ball of 0.2 seconds or the like into the electric chu 12D. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, the game ball is won in the electric chew 12D for a longer time than the first opening time such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closing) of 1.0 second. The electric tube 12D is opened for a second opening time that is easy to operate.

  In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called a "long open auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in the auxiliary game, for example, it is opened multiple times in one auxiliary game, such as opening once and then opening again with an interval of once closing. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Game relating to special figure Next, a game relating to special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special map 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 indicator 81a displays a variable display of the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special display 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, there is a big hit and a loss in the result of the special drawing 1 lottery.

  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 is finished. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is finished.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is carried out, the special figure 2 display 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special map 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, the special figure 2 lottery result has a big hit 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 is finished. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  Further, in the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as “establishment of the first starting condition”, and the winning of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is “establishment of the second starting condition”. Say. Further, “establishment of the first starting condition” and “establishment of the second starting condition” are collectively referred to as “establishment of the starting condition”. In addition, regarding the lost design of the special design, in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design, it is also referred to as a “missing special design”.

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

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

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

  In each jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss are assigned special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number determination values). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, and determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined as a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table.

  It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change how to distribute the special symbol random number determination value with respect to the jackpot probability and various jackpot determination results.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, determine the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) by using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B, for example. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of jackpot pattern with the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player), which are constituted by the gaming benefits given to the player.

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

  Multiple types of jackpot designs can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the obtained jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

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

3-2-3. Reach determination For example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed by using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. It is to decide.

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

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is assigned to the reach determination result "reach (reach is generated)" and "reach not (reach is not generated)". There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (reach is generated).

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number determination values that are determined to be “reach is present (reach is generated)” may be different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of the reach determination performed assuming that the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, “reach is present (to generate reach)” is referred to as “reach with loss”, and “no reach ( "No reach is generated") is sometimes referred to as "miss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination is a variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern) of special symbols as shown in, for example, FIG. The determination table) is used to determine the variation pattern (variation pattern of the special figure) of the variable display of the special figure.

  The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items regarding a special figure variation time, a so-called “measure”, and a production flow (production content) of a special figure variation production described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern may include identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. It should be noted that the type and number of special figure variation patterns can be changed appropriately.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting mouth of the winning combination caused by the special figure variation pattern determination. It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 variable display. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing.

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

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reachless loss, which is associated with the gaming state, can be associated with the special figure 1 hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach-less loss. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reachless loss, which is associated with the gaming state, can also be associated with the special figure 2 hold number. Specifically, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-free loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4 FIG. 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 displays the change of the special figure of the special figure change time according to the special figure change pattern determined by each special figure change pattern determination. And, after the variable display of the special map, as a display result of the special map variable display (the result of the special symbol lottery), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and the continuation continues. The jackpot game is executed.

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

  There are normal variation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as effects that compose the effect flow of the special figure variation effect.

  The normal fluctuation suggests that the effect symbols that were stopped and displayed start to fluctuate, and the variable symbols are displayed at a high speed so that each of the effect symbols is displayed at a high speed that is difficult to recognize. It is a production to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect related to the loss variation without reach (the part from the fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop of the effect symbol), and the part in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the reach occurs until the reach is established (confirmed) is a normal fluctuation. It may consist of

  Immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through the normal fluctuation, the N reach is, for example, in the state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) and the remaining one is left. It is an effect in which the effect symbol slows down and changes at a slower speed than the normal fluctuation. The expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than usual fluctuation, and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, the remaining one production design which fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one effect design stops at an effect design different from the effect design forming the reach. When the special figure variation production is not finished in N reach, the remaining one production design is changed at high speed again, and the reach is maintained and the reach is developed to N reach and SP reach (switch).

  The L reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of losing, and is an effect that suggests whether or not to enter the big hit game state, and suggests that there is a possibility of becoming the big hit game state. Furthermore, the L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect pattern forming the reach is reduced, and at a predetermined position where the background image does not interfere with the N reach, (for example, a left effect pattern EZ1 described later is At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to L reach (the image dedicated to L reach flows). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the content of the production of L reach, an image of a scene different from the game related to SP reach described later such as special training for the main character to learn a special move is displayed.

  The SP reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of losing, and is an effect that suggests whether or not to be in the big hit game state, and suggests that there is a possibility of becoming the big hit game state. Furthermore, it is suggested that SP reach is an effect that can be executed after N reach, is performed for a longer time than L reach, and has a higher jackpot expectation than L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect pattern forming the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position (for example, a left effect pattern EZ1 to be described later, which does not hinder the background image as compared with the case of the N reach). At the upper left of the display unit 50a, with the right effect design EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), the background image is switched to the SP reach exclusive image (the SP reach exclusive image is played). In the SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the content of the SP reach production, an image of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the main character's rival belongs to are displayed.

  The battle effect is, for example, an effect that can be executed after the reach in a time saving state, and is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. In the battle production as well, the established reach is maintained, but the production symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left production symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right production symbol EZ3 is the display unit 50a. (Upper right of), switch to the background image dedicated to the battle effect (the image dedicated to the battle effect is played). In the battle effect, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a.

  In addition, in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production symbols constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which the reach is visible, for example, a state in which the effect pattern forming the reach is difficult or invisible from the display unit 50a for a predetermined period in relation to the dedicated background image is included. Moreover, the contents of the normal fluctuation, the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle effect can be appropriately changed. Furthermore, the effects that form the special figure variation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

  Further, as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, it is possible to give a name to the special figure variation pattern in association with the jackpot determination result, the effect content of the special figure variation effect, and the like. . The special figure variation pattern related to the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big hit variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "miss variation".

  Furthermore, the special map variation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot determination result is "SP reach variation", the special map variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special figure variation is in N reach. The special figure variation pattern at which the effect ends may be collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the loss variation with reach is referred to as "loss variation with reach", and the loss variation without reach is sometimes collectively referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make pre-reading determination based on the acquired special map-related determination information, for example, using a pre-reading determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 14 before performing the jackpot determination. is there. The look-ahead determination table is the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning, in other words, the type of special drawing variably displayed depending on the starting winning (special drawing 1 / special drawing). It can be associated with 2). That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the first start-up opening 11 is won, and the first pre-reading determination table (FIG. 13) when the variable display of special figure 1 is performed and the second start-up opening 12 is won, There is a second look-ahead judgment table (FIG. 14) when the variable display of 2 is performed. The pre-reading determination based on the first pre-reading determination table is also referred to as “first pre-reading determination”, and the pre-reading determination based on the second pre-reading determination table is also referred to as “second pre-reading determination”.

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

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

  The pre-reading determination using the pre-reading determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 14 specifies the special-drawing variation pattern relating to the variable display of the special drawing performed by winning the winning opening 11 or 12. That is, before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning is performed, the special figure variation pattern relating to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result. In the process of specifying the special figure variation pattern, the success or failure of the big hit is also specified as the look-ahead determination result.

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

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

3-3. Jackpot game Jackpot game is a multiple round game with opening and closing of the special winning opening 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round. The ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the round game to the end of the jackpot game is included. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending.

  Note that it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In addition, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (a predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first (first) round game is also referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is also referred to as "10 round (10R)".

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, the jackpot game can be associated with the jackpot symbol type. And one or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set.

  The jackpot game control table, the elements that make up the jackpot game (jackpot game components) are stored. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the special winning opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type of the special winning opening to be opened and the opening time (opening pattern), and the time to close until the next opening. (Closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included.

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

  In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter, also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern B (hereinafter, also referred to as "second jackpot game"), a round game is played five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the special winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

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

  In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter, also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

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

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

  Further, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15 (A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot pattern, but the jackpot game is executed by a method different from this. You may do it. For example, the game area 6 is provided with a device capable of being distributed to two winning openings, and when one of the winning openings is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while when the other winning opening is won, a predetermined winning opening is given. Either the jackpot game consisting of more than a number of round games or the jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

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

  The advantage of the jackpot probability to the player is that the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal game state, and the jackpot is easy to win. Further, regarding the ease of opening the second starting port 12 for the player, the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means that the time will be long.

  Then, as the specific game state, both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting opening 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and the second is advantageous only to the jackpot probability to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the opening time of the second starting opening 12 per unit time is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is possible to mount a part of the three specific game states without mounting all of these three specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, the jackpot probability becomes higher than the normal gaming state, and a state that is advantageous to the player for the jackpot probability is called a "high probability state". On the other hand, the jackpot probability is a normal probability in the normal gaming state, and a state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called a “normal probability state”.

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

  Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described in detail. As described above, the time saving state has a longer opening time of the power tube 12D per unit time than the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which the second starting opening 12 is more likely to win the prize than the non-time saving state. Here, a specific method for facilitating winning the second start opening 12 in the time saving state rather than the non-time saving state will be described.

  For example, by setting the time saving state to be a state in which the universal figure variation time is likely to be shorter than the non-time saving state, it is possible to easily win the prize in the second starting opening 12 in the time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the figure changing time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the figure changing time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is used. Let it be decided. As a result, in the time saving state, the number of times of execution of the universal figure lottery per unit time increases. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning the hit in the hit determination is the same as the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game, the figure drawing lot per unit time The larger the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the power tube 12D per unit time.

  In addition, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than that in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make the second starting opening 12 easier to win in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is opened for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Let it open for a second. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times of executing the auxiliary game per unit time becomes equal, so once. The longer the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in the auxiliary game, the longer the opening time of the electric Chu 12D per unit time.

  Furthermore, by setting the time-saving state to be a state in which it is more likely to be hit in the hit determination than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to make the second starting opening 12 easier to win in the time-saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the hit determination has a probability of 6600/65536, whereas in the time saving state, the hit determination has a probability of 59936/65536. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the normal figure fluctuation time in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that the hit determination is successful is high. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the opening time of the power tube 12D per unit time increases.

  As described above, in the time saving state, it is easier to win the winning than in the non-time saving state, the general figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, in the time saving state, the opening time of the power tube 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time saving state, and it is possible to facilitate winning the prize in the second starting opening 12. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, when the base is high in a time saving state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed as compared with the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

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

  In addition, in the time saving state, the number of executions of the special figure variable display per unit time is small, or the special figure variable display is executed in a small amount per unit time by making it easier to select the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time than in the non-time saving state. The average of the figure fluctuation time may be set low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

  In the following, the first specific game state is referred to as “high-probability-high base game state” and the second specific game state is referred to as “high-probability-low” in association with the content of the advantage to the player for each specific game state. The "base game state" and the third specific game state are also referred to as "low probability high base game state". Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as "low probability low base gaming state".

  Therefore, the low-probability low-base game state can be said to be a game state controlled in the normal probability state and the non-time saving state. Similarly, the low-probability high-base gaming state is controlled by the normal-probability state and the short-term state, the high-probability low-base gaming state is controlled by the high-probability state and the non-short-term state, and the high-probability high-base gaming state is controlled by the high-probability state and the short-term state. It can be said that there is a game state.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in 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 jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a long time, and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the big hit game state can be said to be a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be referred to as “advantageous gaming states” that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

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

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

3-5. Specific game state setting The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific game state with the end of the big hit game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled / progressed in a specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit. Further, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

  When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the ending condition for the duration is satisfied. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, for the high probability high base gaming state, when the ending condition is satisfied, the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability low base gaming state can be set. In this case, the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state may be continued until the next big hit. Further, the same or different ending condition may be set for the newly set low-probability high base gaming state or high-probability low base gaming state, and the normal gaming state may be set when the ending condition is satisfied.

  Further, the ending condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be set appropriately. As the ending condition, for example, the number of executions of variable display of special figure can be set. Further, the number of executions of the special map variable display is not limited, and the elapsed time after the big hit game, the number of shot balls of the game ball after the big hit game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the big hit game, or whether to end the specific game state It is possible to set the derivation of the result of ending in the lottery of whether or not (so-called “falling lottery”) as the end condition. Furthermore, these elements may be individually set as the end condition, or may be set in combination.

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

  Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the ending condition, and the content of the ending condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 15B, after the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D, the high-probability high-base game is finished. The game may be controlled in the state. Here, for this high-probability-high base game state, it is possible to continue until a big hit is won, without setting an ending condition. Further, the jackpot pattern C, and the game may be controlled in a low-probability / high-base game state after the jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern E. Here, an ending condition is provided for this low-probability-high base game state, and it is possible to set the special figure variable display 100 times as the ending condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a “high-probability jackpot”. Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and in a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variation jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a normal probability state and a time saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as "time saving jackpot".

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

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

  Customer waiting production mode, the special map variable display is 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 not, and is in a standby state in which the special figure variable display is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect 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. In addition, the item of the setting related to the effect can be appropriately set. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed from the customer waiting demo video G100 by the operation of the player.

  The normal effect mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to further provide a plurality of lower-order effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode. For example, a first normal production mode, a second normal production mode, a third normal production mode, and the like can be provided as lower-stage production modes belonging to the normal production mode.

  It should be noted that, in the following, the effect mode of the lower hierarchy that belongs to the effect mode is also referred to as “effect stage”. Along with that, the first normal effect mode is also called "first normal effect stage", the second normal effect mode is also called "second normal effect stage", and the third normal effect mode is also called "third normal effect stage". Say. Unless there are special circumstances, basically, after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect mode set when the special map variation display is first started is the first normal effect stage ( It is assumed that the first normal effect mode). However, the type of effect mode initially set is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

  In this way, when a plurality of effect stages belonging to the normal effect mode are provided, the effect stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set appropriately, but for example, the switching condition can be set such that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Further, as the switching condition, it is possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure change effect based on the SP reach loss change is executed.

  In addition, as will be described later, a reach may occur in the special figure change effect, but the special figure change effect is established in all sections of the special figure change effect when the reach does not occur, and when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a pre-stage portion before performing and a post-stage portion after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal fluctuation".

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

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

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

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

  The time saving mode can be set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is either the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state, and at least the time saving It is an effect mode indicating that it is in a state. In the former part of the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17E, a background image (time saving background image G130) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. . Further, in the latter part of the time saving effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving effect mode is displayed.

  The time saving effect mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be the effect mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

  Further, for either or both of the probability variation production mode and the time-saving production mode, similarly to the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and the production stage is switched when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. You can

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

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

  Further, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18C, the ending image G5 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out are suggested on the display unit 50a. The jackpot ending effect is displayed in which the total prize ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, as a jackpot ending effect, a background image (ending background image G202) according to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball number image G6 on the display unit 50a. To be done.

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

4-2. Special figure change effect Next, the special figure change effect will be described. When the special display variable display is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts changing the special figure, and changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern determination result), the special figure variation effect is executed.

  In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is superposed on the predetermined background image on the display unit 50a. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol has changed. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are performed, the fluctuation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, basically, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design.

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

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

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

  Further, the numbers of the effect symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The number portion of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, G10i of "9" is blue. That is, the constituent elements of the effect design G10 include color. The configuration of the effect symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be appropriately changed. For example, other components such as a character associated with each number may be added to the effect design G10.

  Next, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a that are divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction are the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol. It can be the region 50b3. The effect symbol G10 is displayed in any of the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3.

  Then, mainly in the front part of the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols G10 displayed in the left effect symbol area 50b1 are collectively referred to as "left effect symbol EZ1", and the effect symbol G10 displayed in the middle effect symbol area 50b2. The effect symbols G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 are collectively referred to as "middle effect symbol EZ2", and are collectively referred to as "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3, the effect symbol G10 composed of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the effect symbol is displayed at a relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it describes with left production design EZ1, middle production design EZ2, and right production design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a small symbol region 50c for variably displaying a small symbol can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display unit 50a. In the small symbol region 50c, the small symbols can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbols. The design of the small design can be appropriately set, but for example, the numeral portion of the effect design G10 can be reduced as it is.

  In addition, in FIG. 19 (B), 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 one-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1, It is described in order to represent the range of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is waited, FIG. 20 (B) As shown in, the special figure variation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

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

  Further, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed immediately after the start of variability display. While the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are being displayed at high speed, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically background images such as background images G111 to G114. Is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

  If the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, normal variation of loss), the variable display of the special figure ends without the occurrence of reach (the special figure). The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with a loss eye (so-called “bare stitch”) peculiar to the loss without reach.

  Towards the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then shown in FIG. 20 (D). As described above, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and as shown in FIG. 20E, the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  And finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being aligned in the horizontal direction at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once and stopped. Determined (stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to unevenness, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It is stopped at the same time with the same spots, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3 → the middle effect symbol EZ2, but are temporarily stopped. The aspect is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately.

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

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 associated with the numeral “5” is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then shown in FIG. 21 (D). In this way, the right effect symbol EZ3 related to the same numeral "5" is temporarily stopped in a line in the horizontal direction at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the reach is established. Even if the reach is established with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is continuously performed.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1 → right effect symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. You can Further, the numbers of the effect symbols forming the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position where the temporary stop is performed is not limited to the vertical center position. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols forming the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

  In this way, the entire period of the special figure variation effect in the case of loss without reach and the section from the start of the special figure variation effect when the reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be normally changed. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure variation pattern and the like. Further, it is possible to execute various notice productions such as so-called “pseudo-relation”, cut-in notice, and line notice before the reach is established. Alternatively, it is possible to enter a so-called “zone” before the reach is established.

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

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

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern with reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), the medium effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect design indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a medium effect design consisting of a number different from the number forming the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)) EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. The stop display of the left effect design EZ1, the middle effect design EZ2, and the right effect design EZ3 is performed.

  In addition, when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by a lost eye peculiar to the reachable loss, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. However, with the same reach eyes as those of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the eyes are stopped all at once, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed. The content of N reach can be appropriately changed or added.

  If the special figure variation effect does not end with N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), the remaining one middle effect symbol EZ2 that has not stopped fluctuates again at high speed, and N is maintained while the reach is maintained. It may develop (switch) from reach to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility of the special drawing lottery being a “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a big hit. Note that, even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), at the start of the SP reach, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach are reduced and displayed. It moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display unit 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol region 50c in the unit 50a.

  Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image G114 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an enemy character appears, and subsequently. As shown in FIG. 23B, an image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that the L reach has started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a that represents the title of the SP reach, "in FIG. 23 (B)," catch the enemy batter XX! ", And an effect image G11b that complements the title image G11a. It

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), a scene in which the main character and an enemy character that is a rival of the main character are confronting each other is displayed. The content of SP reach consists of a baseball pitcher and batter's showdown scene. Here, the main character is the pitcher and the enemy character is the batter.

  After that, in the SP reach background image G114, the hero character throws the ball as shown in FIG. 24 (A), and the ball advances toward the enemy character as shown in FIG. 24 (B). As shown in C), the enemy character begins to swing the bat. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the ball and the bat come close to each other, and a scene in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is about to be completed is reached. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning loss turning point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

  After the winning / losing branch point, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure change pattern of the big hit (for example, SP big hit change), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character swings in the air and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 25 (B-1), the main character who strikes out the enemy character and yells on the mound is displayed and the speaker 52 is displayed. A predetermined sound effect is output. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit.

  In this way, the display of the protagonist character who wins the confrontation and makes a loud scream and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect that suggests a big hit (big hit suggestion effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a mode showing a big hit.

  On the other hand, if the special map change pattern of the variable display of the special map after the winning / losing branch point is the reach special loss special pattern change pattern (for example, SP loss change), the jackpot suggestion production is not performed, and the SP reach background is not performed. In the image G114, as shown in FIG. 25 (A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2), the hero character is discouraged on the mound. Flows. In this way, the display of the protagonist character who has been defeated due to the confrontation constitutes an effect that suggests a loss (miss suggestion effect).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-2), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by the loose eye for reach. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content where the characters confront each other in baseball, and can be appropriately changed or added.

  Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure variation effect will be described. In the case where the movable body effect and the operation effect are performed as a part of these effects in the form of being incorporated into the SP reach or N reach, the jackpot game effect, or the like, or when they are performed independently of these effects. There is. First, the movable body effect will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect accompanied by the operation of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a big hit game effect. The movable body effect is, for example, an effect using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation degree or development to SP reach.

  For example, when the movable body effect functions as an effect that suggests the development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), in the special figure variation effect, when the N reach is changed to the SP reach, first, FIG. As shown in (B), the board moving device 55 is operated, the board moving body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Furthermore, at this time, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, the SP reach is developed. The operation contents of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

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

  For example, as described above, when the winning / losing branch point is reached in the L reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is effective (first effect button operation effective period) occurs, and this first effect button operation effective period 27A, an effect (first effect button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed as shown in FIG.

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

  It should be noted that the first effect button operation effective period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation effective period with the passage of time. Changes to. Note that FIG. 27B illustrates a state where the first effect button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the first effect button operation effective time period has elapsed.

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

  As the operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, the board movable device 55 is actuated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operation position, and is held at that position for a predetermined time, and at the same time, the rotating member 55k1. Rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result effect includes the movable object effect. Further, at this time, as the operation result effect, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the movable board 55k is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the movable board 55k is lifted to end the operation result effect. When the operation result effect is finished, the jackpot suggestion effect is performed.

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

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the movable board device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure variation effect and can be executed in the big hit effect.

4-5. Pre-reading Effect Next, the pre-reading effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure suspension is executed will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform the prefetch effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the jackpot determination is not performed, based on the result of the prefetch determination, at an arbitrary timing of the special figure variation effect. . The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation level for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that expects a big hit before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the hold. As an example of the pre-reading effect, there is a hold change notice using a hold effect that represents a special figure hold. Here, the hold effect performed in the normal effect mode and the hold change notice will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the pending effect is performed in a pending display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in one section in the approximate center of the lower end of the display section 50a. The hold display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the left-right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

  In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display occurs first based on the special figure 1 related random numbers that are generated first among the pending special figure 1 reservations. A pending icon representing the reserved special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, the 2nd to 4th occurrences of the pending special figure 1 reservations are generated, and based on the special figure 1 relational random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation. The hold icon representing the hold of the special figure 1 for which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed at the second to fourth positions.

  Note that, in the following, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold of hold order 1." Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icons displayed in the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the fourth area 50d4 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold of hold order 2" and "holding order 3 Special figure 1 hold ”, and“ special figure 1 hold with reservation order 4 ”. That is, the existing special figure 1 reservations are referred to as "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order of occurrence.

  Further, the variable display area 50e is formed on the left side of the hold display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, the icon representing the currently executing Toku-zu 1 variable display is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, strictly speaking, it is a "hold effect" according to the special figure 1 hold. Although not included, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are related, so in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are collectively referred to as “holding effect”. . In addition, the hold icon and the icon are collectively referred to as “icon”. Further, the special figure 1 variation display during execution indicated by the icon is also referred to as “the variation”.

  In addition, in FIG. 28 (A), the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by a dashed-dotted line, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are clearly indicated by broken lines, but this is the reserved display area 50d, It is described to represent the range of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 fluctuation is being displayed (during special figure fluctuation production), and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is “2”. Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 28B, in the above-mentioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold that occurs first among the currently held special figure 1 holds (holding order). The special icon 1 hold) of the special icon 1 is displayed, and in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above, the special icon 1 hold (holding order 2) that occurs after the special icon 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA2 is displayed. The hold icon HA3 representing the special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the variable display area 50e (not shown), the icon HA1 representing the currently-executed special figure 1 variable display is displayed. The display modes of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 28B are normal modes.

  In this way, in the hold effect, the special figure 1 is displayed side by side from the left end of the hold display area 50d to the right in the order in which the hold is generated. That is, the variable display of the special symbols being held, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special figure related determination information stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105 is individually displayed as a holding icon. It

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icons HA2 and HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) does not. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are each shifted to the left by one. This is, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3, the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is because the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are adapted to the situation in accordance with the change to the special figure which is started next.

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

  In addition, when the icon is changed from the hold icon, in other words, when the icon is moved from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may be the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 28C, the icon is magnified approximately twice when it is moved from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

  Then, in this situation, when a game ball is won in the first starting opening 11 and special figure 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), a new suspension is generated in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension. The icon HA4 is displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above.

  In this manner, when the special starting point 11 winning prize is obtained and the special figure 1-related random number is acquired, one common icon is displayed. This icon is erased when the special map 1 variable display based on the winning is finished, but while the icon is displayed, the special map 1 variable display is placed (suspended state and running state) Depending on, it exists with a different name (holding icon and the icon).

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

  When the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, when the hold notice is given, the player can expect that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. Next, a specific example of the reservation notice will be described. As a specific example of the suspension notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the suspension icon HA4 shown in FIG. 28 (E) is a special mode.

  As one type of the hold notice, a special notice is displayed immediately after the hold icon is displayed, in other words, a hold notice is given when the special figure 1 hold occurs (at the time of winning the first starting opening 11). There is a type. For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28 (D)), a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the special map 1 is held. 28E, similarly to the case of FIG. 28E, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above in accordance with the occurrence of the hold of the special figure 1.

  Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 29 (B)) (the hold notice is given). Note that, in the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but it may be displayed in the special mode and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

  As another type of the hold notice, there is a hold notice type that gives a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, a hold icon change notice is given when the special icon 1 is shifted. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation of FIG. 28 (D)), a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the special figure 1 is held. 30B, as illustrated in FIG. 30B, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 30B) is displayed on the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. Is displayed in.

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

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

  Note that the prefetch effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the prefetch effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, and for example, an image other than the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a such as a background image, a sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and a movable board. It is possible to execute the operation by the device 55 using a rendering device other than the image display device 50. Furthermore, as the presentation mode of the prefetching production, in addition to the production mode which continues without interruption until the special figure variation display is started after being executed, such as the notice of the suspension icon change by the suspension icon HA, the production symbol is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time the display is performed or when the variable display of effect symbols is started.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 40. The flow chart for controlling the game described below is an example. Then, with respect to the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the contents of the processes do not conflict.

  In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with a counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, etc. that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

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

  Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the general symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information are incremented by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter for each random number may be a value other than "0", or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started, by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) The updating process of the counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after interrupt permission (S004) is performed. .

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

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

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

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and ends the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating of a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting opening 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting opening 12, the prize ball counter for the special winning opening 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10 are “ It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal is performed.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 34. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If the game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are included. A general winning award prize ball process for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning award ball processing, the number of award balls (“3” in the first embodiment) according to the winning of the general award opening 10 is added to the award ball counter for the general award opening 10.

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

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the second starting opening 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won in the second starting opening 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214. If the game ball has won in the second starting opening 12 (YES in S207), the game ball has a predetermined value. A second starting opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“2” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the second starting opening 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting opening 12.

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

  Then, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC) and special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 2 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

  Next, the second prefetch determination processing is performed (S212). In the second pre-reading determination process, the second pre-reading determination table shown in FIG. 14 is compared with the current game state and the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 to identify and specify the second start winning command. The second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

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

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

  Then, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC) and special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 1 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

  Next, the first prefetch determination processing is performed (S219). In the first prefetching determination process, the first prefetching determination table shown in FIG. 13 is collated with the current game state and the special figure 1-related determination information acquired in step S218 to identify the first start winning command and identify it. The first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

  In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the special winning opening 14, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 14a. When the game ball has not been won in the special winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection processing is ended, and when the game ball has been won in the special winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 is stored. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided special winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (S222). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the special winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. The special winning opening prize counter is cleared each time a round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the prescribed winning number is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

  If the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is ended, and the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the special winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), The sensor detection process ends. In the special winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“9” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the special winning opening 14.

  As the sensor capable of detecting the game ball, a sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided, and based on the fact that the sensor detects the game ball, processing other than the processing shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 is performed. Is also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process relating to control of the universal figure display 82 and the power tube 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing relating to the universal figure display 82 and the power cable 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is initially set to "1".

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when variable display of the universal symbol and auxiliary games are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol holding storage unit 86. Further, the general figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the general figure fluctuation pattern, and the general figure display unit 82 displays a fluctuation display of the general figure fluctuation time corresponding to the determined general figure fluctuation pattern. And change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure fluctuation start command according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the general figure fluctuation display.

  The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the universal symbol is variably displayed. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the universal symbol variation time has elapsed after the variation display of the currently-executed universal symbol has started (whether or not to end the variable symbol display of the universal symbol). If it is determined that the figure change time has elapsed, the stoppage display of the normal figure is displayed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a universal figure fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the variable display of the universal figure.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the universal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the stop display of the running public figure (whether or not to stop the stop display of the general figure) If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the public figure stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If the winning symbol is not a winning symbol (if the regular symbol that is stopped and displayed is a missing symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4" and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

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

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

  When the "special operation status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special operation status" is "2", special symbol fluctuation Perform processing (S1503), if the "special operation status" is "3", perform special symbol determination processing (S1504), if the "special operation status" is "4", jackpot game control If the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is initially set to "1".

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a variable symbol display of the special symbol, a process that is performed during the standby when the big hit game is not performed. The special symbol waiting process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation process will be described in detail later.

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

  The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game control process to perform a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game is over, the special operation status is changed to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Further, when all round games are completed and ending is started, an ending command indicating an ending according to the big hit symbol related to the big hit game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special operation status "4", the state of controlling the big hit game is "big hit game state", and the special operation status "4" is set This is referred to as "gaming state".

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

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

[Special symbol waiting process]
Next, the special symbol waiting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol waiting process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (S1601). If the number of special figure 2 reserved is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 is not stored, the special figure It is determined whether or not the one-holding number is "0" (S1608). When the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1608), that is, when the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first starting opening 11 is not stored, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is ended, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). The customer waiting flag is turned on (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is completed.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is “0” but the special figure 1 reservation number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and S1608 is NO), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more memories of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning in the mouth 11, the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

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

  Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read and the jackpot symbol type determination (jackpot symbol type determination) is performed based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the symbol designating command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the lost symbol data indicating the loss is set in the special figure buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state is present (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S1651), the Toku-zu 1 variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state is selected (S1652) and then the process proceeds to step S1654. If it is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S1651), the time saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

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

  In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or no reach.

  The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is "reach" (S1656). If there is reach (YES in S1656), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachable loss is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination tables selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). After that, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if the reach is not present (NO in S1656), the current special figure 1 holding number is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. From (1), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the number of special figure 1 reservations is selected (S1657), and then the process proceeds to step S1660.

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

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

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 pending storage section 105a to the side where it is read from the current position by one, and the special figure 1 pending storage section 105a. The special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1612). In this way, the Toku-zu 1 hold is digested in the order in which the hold.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1613), and reduces the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a by "1" to change it. (S1614), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and the special symbol standby process. Ends, and if not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process ends without executing step S1617.

  Further, if the special figure 2 holding number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 is stored in one or more. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610). .

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1606) and reduces the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b by "1" to change it (S1607). ), The special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1601). That is, the consumption of the special figure 2 reservation is executed prior to the consumption of the special figure 1 reservation. Then, in the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol which is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold. It should be noted that the special figure 1 hold exhaustion may be executed prior to the special figure 2 hold exhaustion. In addition, the special figure 1 hold exhaustion and the special figure 2 hold exhaustion may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special symbol fluctuation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether to end the variable display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the variable display of the special symbol is not ended (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation process is ended, and when the variable display of the special symbol is ended (YES in S1701), the variable symbol display of the special symbol is displayed. While ending the, the special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and displayed (S1702).

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

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

  If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the processing proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), is in the time saving state (time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the time saving state (YES in S1753), the remaining variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the time saving state. The value of the time saving remaining number counter for measuring the number of times (time saving remaining number) is subtracted by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the remaining hour / hour counter (time remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the flow advances to step S1757, and if the value of the remaining hour count counter (remaining number of hour) is "0" (in S1755). If YES, the time saving state is shifted to the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is turned off) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. It is determined whether or not (S1758). If it is not a jackpot design (NO in S1758), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special symbol confirmation process is ended, and if it is a jackpot design (YES in S1758), the game state is reset ( The normal gaming state is set.Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0" (S1759).

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

6. Production control by production control board 120 [production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The flowchart for controlling the effect described below is an example. Then, with respect to the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the contents of the processes do not conflict.

  Further, a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the effect control by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads the program for the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

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

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

  As a method of updating the determination random number counter for various effects, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. This is the same in the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start described later). Command and ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

  Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 displays the image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). In addition, the effect control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output a sound via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various effects by sound), a sub drive board, and various effects performed by the image control board 140. Via the frame 162, the frame lamp 53 is caused to emit light (various effects by light emission are performed), or the movable board 55k is activated (various effects by operation are performed). As various effects, there are special figure variation effect, jackpot game effect (jackpot opening effect, round effect, jackpot ending effect), customer waiting effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect and the like.

  The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

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

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

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data output process (S4102). In the light emission data output processing, the production control microcomputer 121 emits the light emission data created in the light emission data creation processing (S4203) in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt processing in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect produced by the image. Is output to the sub drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode in accordance with the light emission data.

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

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a timer update process (S4104). In the timer update process, various timers provided in the effect RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated in order to manage and control the time relating to various predetermined effects. In the process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated for 1 msec.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and finishes the 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the prefetching effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the image ROM 142 to perform a predetermined effect. The image is read out and the pre-reading effect by the image is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the voice according to the prefetch effect contents indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the prefetch effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. A voice is output from the speaker 52 through the circuit 161 (pre-reading effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is lit through the sub-drive board 162 (pre-reading effect by light is executed). It is possible to operate 55k (execute the look-ahead effect by operation).

  In step S4303, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designating command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designating command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 121 has not received the design designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the design designation command has been received (YES in S4303), the design designation command is used for the production RAM 124. It is stored in the symbol designating command storage unit 126 in (S4304).

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

  In the special figure variation effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, in step S4304, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed based on the contents of the stop special figure (type of big hit symbol, lost special figure) indicated by the symbol designating command already stored and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. ~ EZ3, and select a stop symbol pattern determination table for performing a stop symbol determination to determine the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special symbols and special symbol fluctuation patterns. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop symbol and the symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are random symbol values for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Value) is assigned. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for stop symbol pattern determination as a random number for stop symbol pattern determination, and performs a stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired random number for stop symbol pattern determination.

  In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table, and determines the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, the data representing the determined effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special figure variation pattern is a reach variation variation without reach, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called "separation pattern". If the special figure variation pattern is a reach variation with reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same, and the effect symbol EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbol KZ1 are different so that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is different from them. A combination of KZ3 is selected. Further, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called "double eye" according to the effect mode and the type of the big hit symbol. .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates a special figure variation effect pattern in which the effect contents of the special figure variation effect are associated with each other based on the staying effect mode and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. The special figure variation effect pattern determination table for performing the special figure variation effect pattern determination is selected. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, the value of the random number for special figure variation effect pattern determination (special figure variation effect pattern is set to one or more special figure variation effect patterns so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Judgment value) is assigned. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as the random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern determination is performed.

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

  When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the image ROM 142 to perform a predetermined operation. The effect image is read out, and the special figure variation effect by the image is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

  The special figure variation effect start command includes, in addition to the special figure variation effect by the image displayed on the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect by the sound output from the speaker 52, and the feature by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53. The effect contents of the figure variation effect and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect by the operation performed by the movable board 55k are included.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140. In response to this, the speaker 52 outputs sound through the sound control circuit 161 (executes a special figure variation effect by sound), and the frame lamp 53 emits light through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission). (Variation effect is executed), and the movable board 55k is operated (special figure fluctuation effect by operation is executed).

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121, in the special figure variation effect end processing, analyzes the special figure variation stop command, and based on the analysis result, ends the special figure variation effect appropriately (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and small symbol KZ1. ~ A special figure variation effect end command for stopping the variation display of KZ3 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Upon receiving the special figure variation effect end command, the image control board 140 ends the special figure variation effect that is being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 that are changing).

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

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

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

  In the customer waiting production standby process, the production control microcomputer 121 sets a waiting time (customer waiting production standby time: for example, 20 seconds) until the customer waiting production is started after the production symbols are stopped and displayed. Set to timer. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has elapsed, and when determining that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect RAM 124 outputs a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect. Set to the output buffer of.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the big hit opening effect start process, and determines whether to execute the big hit opening effect according to the opening of the big hit game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is to be executed, the effect contents of the big hit opening effect (big hit opening effect pattern) are selected, and the big hit opening effect start command for starting the big hit opening effect with the selected big hit opening effect pattern is output to the effect RAM 124. Set in buffer.

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

  In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command to determine whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started, and if so, the round effect. Of the effect contents (round effect pattern) is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command is not received (NO in S4317), the received command analysis process is ended, while if the ending command is received (YES in S4317), the jackpot ending effect start process associated with the start of the jackpot game ending ( (S4318) and effect mode setting processing (S4319) are performed, and then the received command analysis processing ends.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the effect mode setting process, based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the ending command, to set the effect mode after the jackpot game (effect mode Process for controlling).

  For example, the production control microcomputer 121, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, sets the probability variation rendering mode that suggests a high-probability / high-base gaming state. Then, the effect mode flag indicating the probability variation effect mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and a probability variation effect mode start command indicating setting of the probability variation effect mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probability variation effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the ending timing. , The probability variation background image G120 is displayed as the background image, and the probability variation BGM is output as the BGM.

  Moreover, if the jackpot design indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, or the jackpot symbol E, the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is generated. It is difficult or difficult to determine whether or not it is possible to set a time saving effect mode. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs the time saving effect mode start command indicating that the time saving effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to. When the time saving effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing of ending. The background image G130 for time saving is displayed as a background image, and the BGM for time saving is output as BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described basic embodiment according to the present invention. The first embodiment will mainly describe differences from the basic embodiment. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those of the basic embodiment or configurations corresponding to the same.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment is provided with a cross button 42k in addition to the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k as operation means that can be operated by the player. Similarly to the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k, the cross button 42k is also configured to be pressed down. Further, as shown in FIG. 46, the cross button 42k is arranged to the left of the first effect button 40k on the upper surface of the upper plate 34.

  The cross-shaped button 42k is formed in the shape of "10", and the upper operation part 42ku located on the upper side of the whole divided into the upper, lower, left and right, the lower operation part 42kd located on the lower side, the right located on the right side. The operation unit 42 kr and the left operation unit 42 kl located on the left side are provided, and the operation units 42 ku, 42 kd, 42 kr, and 42 kl forming the cross button 42 k can be independently pressed. In the following, the upper operation portion 42ku and the lower operation portion 42kd of the cross button 42k are collectively referred to as "up / down button 42k1", and the right operation portion 42kr and the left operation portion 42kl of the cross button 42k are collectively referred to as "left and right". Button 42k2 ".

  The cross button 42k is connected to the cross button sensor 42a. As shown in FIG. 47, the cross button sensor 42a is also connected to the effect control board 120, similarly to the first effect button sensor 40a. The cross button 42k and the cross button sensor 42a are integrally configured, and the cross button 42k and the cross button sensor 42a are collectively referred to as a "cross button device 42".

  The cross button sensor 42a detects which part of the cross button 42k, specifically, which one of the upper operation part 42ku, the lower operation part 42kd, the right operation part 42kr, and the left operation part 42kl has been pressed. It is possible. Specifically, the cross button sensor 42a includes an upper operation unit sensor 42au that detects an operation on the upper operation unit 42ku, a lower operation unit sensor 42ad that detects an operation on the lower operation unit 42kd, and a right operation unit 42kr. It has a right operation part sensor 42ar for detecting an operation and a left operation part sensor 42al for detecting an operation on the left operation part 42kl.

  When each operation unit sensor 42au, 42ad, 42ar, 42al detects an operation on each operation unit 42ku, 42kd, 42kr, 42kl, as a content of detection, a signal indicating that the operation is performed on that part (upper operation unit The detection signal, the lower operation portion detection signal, the right operation portion detection signal, the left operation portion detection signal) is output to the effect control board 120. In the following, the upper operation portion sensor 42au and the lower operation portion sensor 42ad of the cross button sensor 42a are collectively referred to as "up and down button sensor 42a1", and the right operation portion sensor 42ar and the left operation portion sensor of the cross button 42k are collectively referred to as "upward and downward button sensor 42a1". 42al are collectively referred to as "left and right button sensor 42a2".

  Further, in the first embodiment, by operating the cross button 42k in a certain period of the high-probability / high-base game state, the production content (type) of the production mode set in the next period to be generated is selected. Is configured to be possible. The control for selecting the effect contents (type) of the effect mode is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is provided with an effect content storage unit 128 for storing the selected effect content.

  Next, the ending condition of the specific game state in the first embodiment will be described. The ending condition of the specific game state in the first embodiment is different from the ending condition of the specific game state in the basic embodiment described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a schematic diagram of a game state setting table showing the ending conditions of the specific game state in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, as a termination condition of the high probability state and the time saving state related to the high probability high base game state set based on the jackpot symbols A and D, it is set that the special map variable display is performed 137 times. ing. Further, as a condition for ending the high-probability state related to the high-probability high-base game state set based on the jackpot symbol B and the time saving state, it is set that the special map variable display is performed 100 times. Furthermore, as a condition for ending the time saving state related to the low-probability high base game state set based on the jackpot symbols C and E, it is set that the special map variable display is performed 100 times.

  Next, the relationship between the game state and the effect mode according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, when the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbols A, B, D is executed, the high-probability high base game state is set, but the game control microcomputer 101 has a high jackpot pattern A, D related. Different control is performed in the high probability base game state and the high probability high base game state related to the big hit B. Specifically, as will be described later, different special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables are used for the former high-probability-high base gaming state and the latter high-probability-high base gaming state. Therefore, in the following, the former high-probability-high base game state is referred to as "high-probability-high base game state A", and the latter high-probability-high base game state is referred to as "high-probability-high base game state B".

  Next, the relationship between the gaming state (high-probability-high base gaming state A, high-probability-high base gaming state B, and low-probability-high base gaming state) set after the big hit game and the effect mode will be described. FIG. 49 (A) and FIG. 49 (B) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the game state and the effect mode set after various jackpot games. Specifically, FIG. 49 (A) is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the high-probability / high-base game state A set after the big hit game and the effect mode, and FIG. 49 (B) is set after the big hit game. It is the figure which explains the relationship between high probability high base game state B or low probability high base game state and production mode. First, with reference to FIG. 49 (A), the relationship between the high probability high base game state A set after the big hit game and the effect mode will be described.

  As described above, the ending condition of the high probability high base game state A is that the special figure variation display is executed 137 times, but the high probability high base game state A is a jackpot after the game state is set. The first period until the special figure fluctuation display is executed 30 times without winning, and the special figure fluctuation display is executed 130 times without winning the jackpot after the game state is set after the first period. Until the second period until, and after the game state is set after the second period until the special figure variation display is executed 137 times without winning the jackpot, that is, the high probability high base game state A It is divided by the third period until the end.

  Throughout the high-probability-high base game state A, a probability variation effect mode that suggests a high-probability-high base game state is set. Then, the probability variation effect mode is further divided into a first period mode dedicated to the first period, a second period mode dedicated to the second period, and a third period mode dedicated to the third period.

  The number of types of the first period mode is one, and in the first period mode, a preset background image dedicated to the first period mode (first period mode background image) is set as a background image on the display unit 50a. Further, the special figure variation effect is executed while one type of preset audio effect for the first period mode (first period mode audio effect) is output from the speaker 52 as BGM. .

  There are three types of second period modes. Specifically, in the second period mode, three types of effect modes, that is, a second period mode A, a second period mode B, and a second period mode C are set depending on the difference in effect contents. The basic background image displayed on the display unit 50a and the sound effect (BGM) output from the speaker 52 and the effect content of the SP reach effect are different between the types of the second period mode. The background image displayed in each second period mode, the output sound effects (BGM) to be output, and the effect contents of the SP reach effect are different from each other, and further, the first period mode background image and the first period mode BGM are different from each other. The third period mode background image and the third period mode BGM described later are also different.

  Further, the effect contents of the second period mode (type of the second period mode) are determined by the selection effect executed when the 30th special figure variation display is performed without winning the jackpot in the first period. To be done. In the selection effect, the operation of the cross button 42k becomes effective, and by operating the cross button 42k, the effect contents of the second period mode (type: second period mode A, second period mode B, and third period mode C). Can be arbitrarily selected. Then, in the next second period, the second period mode of the effect content (type) selected in the selected effect is set.

  The number of types of the third period mode is one, and in the third period mode, a preset background image dedicated to the third period mode (third period mode background image) is used as a background image on the display unit 50a. Further, the special figure variation effect is executed while one type of preset voice effect for the third period mode (third period mode voice effect) is output from the speaker 52 as BGM. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49 (B), the relationship between the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state B set after the big hit game and the effect mode will be described. In response to the jackpot game ending and the low-probability / high-base game state or the high-probability / high-base game state B being set, the time saving effect mode indicating that the time saving state is set is set.

  In the time saving effect mode, as described in the basic embodiment, the time saving background image G130 dedicated to the time saving effect mode is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. That is, in the time saving effect mode, the special figure variation effect dedicated to the time saving effect mode is executed. In addition, in the time saving effect mode, when the special figure variation effect is executed without winning the jackpot, the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state B ends and the game state shifts to the normal gaming state. The time-saving effect mode ends and the mode shifts to the normal effect mode. That is, in the time saving effect mode, the special figure variation effect is executed up to 100 times.

  Next, a special figure variation pattern according to special figure 2 of the high probability high base game state A, the high probability high base game state B, and the low probability high base game state will be described. The high probability high base game state A, the high probability high base game state B, and the low probability high base game state special figure variation pattern according to special figure 2 is the special figure 2 of the time saving state described in the basic embodiment. It is different from the special pattern variation pattern.

  50 is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for determining a special figure variation pattern according to special figure 2 of the high probability high base gaming state A, the high probability high base gaming state B, and the low probability high base gaming state. is there. As shown in FIG. 50, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is used when the first to 29th special figure variation display is performed in the high-probability / high base gaming state A ( 1st special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (2nd special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment) which is used when the 30th special figure fluctuation display in high probability high base game state A is done Table), and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (the third special figure 2 variation pattern determination table) used when the special figure variation display from the 31st time to the 130th time in the high probability high base game state A is performed, Special probability 2 variation pattern determination table used when the special figure variation display from the 131st to the 137th time in the high probability high base game state A is performed (4th special figure 2 variation pattern determination table), and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (5th special figure 2 variation pattern determination table) used in the high probability high base gaming state B and the low probability high base gaming state There is. In addition, the numerical value in the parentheses described in the item of the game state of FIG. 50 indicates the number of times of the special figure variation display related to the first special figure 2 variation pattern determination table to the fourth special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It represents.

  The first special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is determined to be a special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is 10 seconds when the jackpot is hit, and when the game is lost, the special figure variation pattern is uniformly determined regardless of the presence or absence of the reach (reach determination result). The figure variation time is configured to be determined as a special figure variation pattern of 2 seconds. In the following, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot in this case is referred to as “immediate hit variation”, and the special figure variation pattern related to the loss in this case is referred to as “super-shortening variation”. Further, if the special figure fluctuation display from the 1st to the 29th special figure fluctuation display in the high probability high base gaming state A is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation time is determined to be a short hit variation compared to the case of the normal gaming state. This is for notifying SP jacks and L reachs as in the normal gaming state, but notifying the jackpot winning at the start of the special figure fluctuation and ending the special figure fluctuation effect in a short time.

  In the second special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern of 40 seconds is uniformly determined when the jackpot is hit, and when it is lost, the special pattern variation pattern is uniformly determined regardless of the presence or absence of the reach (reach determination result). The figure variation time is configured to be determined to be the special figure variation pattern of 35 seconds. As will be described later in detail, in the final special figure variation display (special figure variation effect) of the first period (first period mode) of the high probability high base gaming state A, regardless of the jackpot winning result, the second period effect mode A selection effect that allows a selection operation for selecting the effect content (type) is executed.

  The selection effect is performed for 25 seconds from the start of the special figure variation display (special figure variation effect). And if it is a big hit, the effect suggesting the big hit (special big hit suggesting effect) is executed for 15 seconds in response to the termination of the selection effect. On the other hand, if the selection effect is lost, the selection suggestion effect indicating that the type of the second period mode selected in the selection effect is set is executed for 10 seconds in response to the end of the selection effect. Then, in order to surely execute the selection effect and the special jackpot suggestion effect in the case of such a big hit, and the selection effect and the selection suggestion effect in the case of a loss, the first period (the first period of the high probability high base game state A In the last special figure variation display (special figure variation effect) of the period mode), 40 seconds are associated with the special figure variation pattern if it is a big hit, and 35 seconds are associated with the loss. Determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure variation pattern relating to the 30th jackpot is referred to as "special jackpot variation", and the special figure variation pattern relating to loss is referred to as "special loss variation".

  In the third special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation time is uniformly determined to be 90 seconds for the special figure variation time when the jackpot is hit, and when the reach is lost, if the reach determination result is “reach present”, it is 80 seconds. If the reach determination result is “no reach”, it is determined to be the ultra-shortening loss variation regardless of the number of reserved special maps 2. SP reach is performed in the special figure variation display related to the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot. In addition, in the special figure variation display related to the lost special figure variation pattern with reach having the special figure variation time of 80 seconds, the SP reach of the kind that can be executed even in the case of a big hit is executed. Reach gase is executed in the special figure variation display related to the lost special figure variation pattern with reach which has the special figure variation time of 10 seconds. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the big hit in the third special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern (SP big hit fluctuation) of the big hit in the fifth special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. The special figure variation pattern of reach with loss in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is the same as the special figure variation pattern of reach with loss in the fifth special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (SP loss variation, reach misalignment variation) Is.

  The 4th special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is determined to be a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is 20 seconds when the jackpot is large, and when it is lost, it is uniformly specified regardless of whether or not there is reach (reach judgment result). The figure variation time is configured to be determined as a special figure variation pattern of 10 seconds. Although detailed production contents are omitted, in the third period of the high-probability / high-base gaming state A, since it is the last seven times of periods to shift to the normal gaming state, a big hit on each special map fluctuation display. This is because a simple effect of whether or not a big hit is given, and since the effect of notifying the big hit winning is performed, the effect time is secured longer than in the case of losing. In the following, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot in the third period of the high probability high base gaming state A is referred to as "specific jackpot variation", and the special figure related to the loss of the third period in the high probability high base gaming state A. The variation pattern is referred to as “specific loss variation”.

  Since the fifth special figure 2 variation pattern determination table has the same configuration as the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) relating to the time saving state described in the basic embodiment, the fifth special figure The description of the 2-variation pattern determination table is omitted.

  Next, specific examples of the selection effect, the selection suggestion effect, and the special jackpot suggestion effect will be described. It should be noted that the specific examples of various effects described below are merely examples, and the contents of the effects are not limited thereto and can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the situation of the display unit 50a before the selection effect is executed. Specifically, it is a diagram for explaining the situation of the display unit 50a when the 29th special figure variation display in the high-probability / high-base gaming state A is being executed. In FIG. 51 (A), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed in a superimposed manner on the first period mode background image G140, and in FIG. 51 (B), the first period mode background image G140. The stop symbols of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are superimposed and displayed. Note that the display unit 50a also displays a right-handed promotion image G30 that promotes so-called "right-handed" in a superimposed manner on the first period mode background image G140. This is because, as described in the basic embodiment, in the time saving state, the player can win the prize in the second starting opening 12 by hitting to the right.

  Then, the 29th special figure fluctuation display in the high probability high base gaming state A ends, and the 30th special figure fluctuation display, in other words, the last special figure fluctuation display in the first period of the high probability high base gaming state A ( Hereinafter, when "final special map variation display" is executed, the selection effect is executed in the final special figure variation display. 52 to 53 are diagrams showing how the selection effect is being executed on the display unit 50a in the final special figure variation display.

  FIG. 52A is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a at the start of the final special figure variation display. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), when the final special figure variation display is started, the selection effect is started, and the background for the selection effect is displayed in the entire display area of the display unit 50a, although in the first period mode. The image G141 (background image G141 for selection effect) is displayed. The display content of the selection effect background image G141 can be appropriately set. For example, in the selection effect background image G141, the purpose of the selection effect, specifically, the effect of the second effect mode in the selection effect. A phrase (in FIG. 52 (A), "select the effect contents of the second period mode!") For explaining that the contents can be selected is displayed.

  Further, as the selected effects, an effect selection image G32 for selecting effect contents and a selection operation image G33 for explaining the operation of selecting effect contents are displayed in a superimposed manner on the background image for selection effect G141.

  The effect selection image G32 is an image G32a (reel image G32a) that represents something like one reel of a schematic slot machine, and an image G32b that represents a frame in which a window for visually recognizing the reel of the reel image G32a is formed. (Display window image G32b). On the reel image G32a, the effect contents, which are options, are displayed in place of the symbols generally attached to the reels.

  In the first embodiment, there are three options that can be selected in the selection effect, and specifically, there are three effect contents of effect content A, effect content B, and effect content C. In the effect selection image G32, any one of effect contents A, effect contents B, and effect contents C can be visually recognized from the display window image G32b, and the visually recognizable effect contents are selected at that time. It is the content of the production.

  Basically, when the effect selection image G32 is first displayed, the effect content A can be visually recognized from the display window image G32b. That is, the effect content A is displayed at the start position in the effect selection image G32, and the effect content A is selected as the default when the selected effect is started.

  Further, the operation of switching the effect contents, which is an option in the selected effect, is configured by operation of the up / down button 42k1. Specifically, each time the upper operation unit 42ku is operated, the selected option is switched endlessly in the ascending order of effect content A → effect content B → effect content C → effect content A →. Then, in accordance with the switching, the effect content visually recognizable from the display window image G32b, that is, the effect content facing the front in the reel image G32a is effect content A → effect content B → effect content C → effect content A → ... (FIG. 52 (A), FIG. 52 (B-1), FIG. 52 (C-1), and FIG. 52 (D)). On the other hand, every time the lower operation unit 42kd is operated, the selected option is switched endlessly in descending order of effect content A → effect content C → effect content B → effect content A → ... Similarly, here, the effect contents visually recognizable from the display window image G32b in accordance with the switching, that is, the effect contents facing the front in the reel image G32a are effect contents A → effect contents C → effect contents B → effect contents A → .. (see FIG. 52 (A), FIG. 52 (B-2), FIG. 52 (C-2), and FIG. 52 (D)).

  The selection operation image G33 is configured in such a manner as to suggest that when the up / down button 42k1 is operated, the effect contents, which are options, can be switched and selected. Specifically, the selection operation image G33 is composed of a graphic representing the cross button 42k in which the up / down button 42k1 is clearly shown and the character "SELECT".

  In this way, the selection effect is executed from the start of the final special figure variation display, but this selection effect ends when 25 seconds elapse from the start time. Then, the effect contents in the second period are determined to be the effect contents selected at the end of the selected effect. That is, 25 seconds from the start of the selected effect is the operation effective period during which the operation of selecting the effect content of the second period is effective, and the effect content selected at the end of this operation effective period is finally selected ( Determined) will be the content of the performance. In the following, “25 seconds” which is the elapsed time from the start of the operation valid period to the end thereof is also referred to as “operation valid time”. Therefore, it can be said that the finally selected (determined) effect content in the second period is determined in accordance with the elapse of the operation valid time from the start of the operation valid period.

  Further, from a predetermined time before the operation valid period related to the selection effect ends, along with the selection effect, an effect (operation effective period remaining time notification effect) for notifying the remaining time of the operation effective period is executed. In the first embodiment, "5 seconds" is set as the predetermined time. Therefore, the operation valid period remaining time notification effect is started when 20 seconds have elapsed since the selection effect was started.

  FIG. 53A is a diagram showing a state of the display unit 50a at the start of the operation valid period remaining time notification effect. As shown in FIG. 53 (A), when the operation valid period remaining time notification effect is started, an image G34 (remaining time notification image G34) for notifying the remaining time of the operation valid period relating to the selection effect is displayed. The display mode of the remaining time notification image G34 can be appropriately set, but here, the remaining time notification image G34 is composed of the characters "5 seconds until selection is completed". The portion "5" of the remaining time notification image G34 changes to "4, 3, 2, 1" according to the number of seconds that is the remaining time (see FIGS. 53B and 53C). .

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, in other words, when the operation valid period elapses after the operation valid period occurs, the selection effect ends. FIG. 53D is a diagram showing a state of the display unit 50a at the end of the selection effect, that is, when the operation valid time has elapsed after the operation valid period has occurred. As shown in FIG. 53D, when the selection effect ends, the background image G141 for selection effect is whited out, and it is possible to select the effect contents of the second period mode described above. Disappears, and the effect selection image G32 and the selection operation image G33 are deleted. Here, it is assumed that the effect content B has been selected at the end of the selected effect (see FIG. 53 (C)).

  In this way, the selection effect is executed, but after the selection effect, the effect contents are different depending on whether the game is lost or a big hit. First, the contents of the effect after the selective effect in the case of loss will be described.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining the effect contents after the selected effect in the case of loss. FIG. 54 (A) is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a immediately after the end of the selection effect, and FIG. 54 (B) is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a when the final special figure variation display is stopped, FIG. 54C shows a state of the display unit 50a at the start of the first special figure change display in the second period of the high probability high base game state A, which is the next special figure change display after the final special figure change display. It is a figure.

  If the special figure variation display is a variation in variation (special variation in variation), when the selection effect ends, the selection suggestion effect that suggests the effect contents (type of the second period mode) selected in the selection effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 54 (A), as a selection suggestion effect, a background image G142 (a selection suggestion effect background image G142) that indicates the type of the second period mode selected in the selection effect is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Is displayed. The display content of the selection suggestion effect background image G142 can be set as appropriate, but here, in the center of the selection suggestion effect background image G142, the type of the second period mode selected in the selection effect (second period mode A , The second period mode B, or the second period mode C) is displayed.

  In addition, in FIG. 54 (A), in the center of the background image G142 for suggesting selection, "second period mode B entry" is displayed as a phrase indicating the type of the second period mode selected in the selection production. As described above, the reason why the "second period mode B" is set here is that it is assumed that the effect content B was selected at the end of the selected effect (see FIG. 53 (C)), and the final special map variation. This is because the second period mode B is set after the display. Therefore, when the effect content A (second period mode A) is selected at the end of the selection effect, the phrase "second period mode A rush" is displayed in the center of the background image G142 for suggestion effect, and at the end of the selection effect. If the effect content C (second period mode C) is selected, the phrase "second period mode C entry" is displayed in the center of the selection suggestion effect background image G142.

  Then, when the final special figure variation display is stopped, the second period mode B is set, and as shown in FIG. 54 (B), in the entire display unit 50a, from the selection suggestion effect background image G142, While switching to the background image G143 for the two-period mode B, the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in the mode showing the loss is performed. Furthermore, at this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are performing the stop display in a mode indicating a loss also appear.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variation display in the second period of the high-probability / high-base gaming state A is started, the special figure variation effect in the second period mode B is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are superposed on the background image G143 for the second period mode B.

  In FIG. 54 (B), the background image G142 for suggesting selection effect is switched to the background image G143 for second period mode B. As described above, the effect content B is selected at the end of the selection effect. This is because it is assumed (see FIG. 53 (C)), and the second period mode B is set after the final special map variation display. Therefore, if the effect content A (second period mode A) is selected at the end of the selection effect, the selection suggestion effect background image G142 indicating the second period mode A is switched to the second period mode A background image and selected. If the effect content C (second period mode C) is selected at the end of the effect, the selection suggestion effect background image G142 indicating the second period mode C is switched to the second period mode C background image.

  Next, the contents of the effect after the selection effect in the case of a big hit will be described. FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the effect contents after the selection effect in the case of a big hit. FIG. 55 (A) is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a immediately after the end of the selection effect, and FIG. 55 (B) is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a when the final special figure variation display is stopped, FIG. 55C is a diagram showing a state of the display unit 50a at the start of the jackpot game.

  If the special map variation display is a big jackpot variation (special jackpot variation), a special jackpot suggesting effect that suggests a jackpot winning is executed when the selection effect ends. As shown in FIG. 55 (A), as the special jackpot suggestion effect, a background image G145 (a special jackpot suggestion effect background image G145) indicating the jackpot winning is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. The display content of the special jackpot suggestive effect background image G145 can be appropriately set, but is composed of, for example, an animation with a scarcity value that appears only in the special jackpot variation. Further, the effect contents of the special jackpot suggestion effect can be changed as appropriate, and not only the display of the background image G145 for the special jackpot suggestion effect but also the movable object effect and the specification as described in FIG. 26 in addition to the display. You may output the sound effect of.

  Then, when the final special figure variation display is stopped, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in a mode showing a big hit is performed on the entire display unit 50a. Furthermore, at this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are performing the stop display in the form of a big hit also appear.

  Subsequently, when the jackpot game is started, the jackpot effect as described in the basic embodiment is started as shown in FIG. 55 (C). Specifically, the opening background image G200 according to the jackpot type is displayed in the entire display area of the display unit 50a, and the opening image G1 according to the jackpot type and the right hitting are superimposed on the opening background image G200. The image G2 is displayed.

  Next, the notice effect executed in the above-described operation valid period remaining time notification effect will be described. The notice effect is an effect that suggests that the special figure variation display may be a big hit. The display mode of the remaining time notification image G34 includes a normal mode and a special mode that suggests that the jackpot is more likely than the normal mode, and the remaining time notification image G34 of the special mode is displayed. Constitutes the execution of the notice production. The specific effect contents of the normal mode and the special mode can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, the normal mode is configured by the characters of the remaining time notification image G34 being green, and the special mode is The remaining time notification image G34 is composed of red characters.

  Whether the display mode of the remaining time notification image G34 is the normal mode or the special mode, that is, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the special figure variation pattern (notice effect execution determination). Determined by. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a table (preliminary presentation effect execution determination table) for performing the preliminary announcement effect execution determination. As shown in FIG. 56, the notice production execution determination table used when the special diagram variation pattern of the final special diagram variation display is the special jackpot variation and the notice production execution determination table used when the special loss variation is the special loss variation different. If it is a special jackpot fluctuation, the selection ratio of "execute (special mode)" and "do not execute (normal mode)" of the notice effect is 50%, while if it is a special loss fluctuation, "execute (special mode)". ) ”Is 10%, and the selection rate of“ do not execute (normal mode) ”is 90%. Therefore, the expectation for the jackpot is higher when the display mode of the remaining time notification image G34 is the special mode.

  Next, an example of main control / processing for switching the period mode in the probability variation effect mode, selection effect, selection suggestion effect, special jackpot suggestion effect, and the like will be described. However, since the description of these controls / processes is an example, the control / processes for performing the period mode switching, the selection effect, the selection suggestion effect, and the special jackpot suggestion effect in the probability variation effect mode are not limited to the following examples. , May be changed appropriately.

  Basic or overall control / processing for performing various effects according to the first embodiment such as effect mode switching in the probability variation effect mode, selection effect, selection suggestion effect, and special jackpot suggestion effect is for game control. It is performed by the microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121.

  For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives the game state command, in the game state setting processing (S4310), it is confirmed whether the game state indicated by the received game state command is the high probability high base game state, If the high probability high base gaming state, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command received most recently is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D.

  When the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol D, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the probability variation effect mode suggesting a high-probability high base gaming state. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets an effect mode flag indicating the probability variation effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and effects the first period mode flag indicating the first period mode in the probability variation effect mode. The first period mode start command indicating that the first period mode is set is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 while being set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124.

  When the first period mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 ends the ending effect. At the timing, the first period mode background image G140 is displayed as a background image, and the first period mode sound effect is output as BGM.

  Further, when the game control command is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the special figure variation display in the first period mode in order to control the duration of the first period mode in the game state setting process (S4310). "30" corresponding to (30 times) is set to the probability variation effect mode remaining number counter provided in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124.

  When the first period mode flag is set and the probability variation mode remaining number counter is set to a counter value of "1" or more when the special control fluctuation stop command is received, for example After the variation effect ending process (S4308), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variation display related to the special figure variation stop command is a loss variation, and if it is determined to be a loss variation, a certain variation effect is produced. The counter value set in the mode remaining number counter is decremented by "1". Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the counter value of the probability variation effect mode remaining number counter is "0", and if it is "0", the selection effect is selected from the first period mode. It switches to the second period mode (type of second period mode) of the effect contents.

  In order to switch to the second period mode (type of second period mode) of the effect content selected in the selected effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 first causes the effect content stored in the effect content storage unit 128 (second time period). Mode type), and the first period mode flag is changed to a second period mode flag (second period mode A flag, second period mode B flag, second period mode C flag) indicating the confirmed effect contents. To do.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, the second period mode start command (second period mode A start command, second period mode B start command) indicating that the second period mode of the effect contents selected in the selected effect is set. , Second period mode C start command) in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the second period mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the second image as the background image. The second period mode background image (the second period mode A background image, the second period mode B background image, the second period mode C background image) of the type indicated by the two-period mode start command is displayed, and the second type of background image of that type is displayed as BGM. A two-period mode voice effect (second period mode A voice effect, second period mode B voice effect, second period mode C voice effect) is output.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 121 sets "100" corresponding to the number of times (100 times) of execution of special figure variation display in the second period mode in order to control the duration of the second period mode. Set the mode remaining number counter.

  When the second period mode flag is set and the probability variation mode remaining number counter is set to a counter value of "1" or more, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a special figure variation stop command, After the variation effect ending process (S4308), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variation display related to the special figure variation stop command is a loss variation, and if it is determined to be a loss variation, a certain variation effect is produced. The counter value set in the mode remaining number counter is decremented by "1". Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the counter value of the probability variation effect mode remaining number counter is "0", and if it is "0", the second effect content selected in the selected effect. The period mode is switched to the common third period mode.

  The production control microcomputer 121 sets the second period mode flag of the production content selected in the selected production to the third period mode flag in order to switch from the second period mode of the production content selected in the selected production to the third period mode. Change to.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a third period mode start command indicating the setting of the third period mode in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the third period mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the first image as the background image. The three-period mode background image is displayed, and the third-period mode voice effect is output as BGM. As described above, the common one type of the third period mode is set regardless of the type of the second period mode that has been executed, so that the third period mode background image and the third period mode sound effect are generated. There is one type.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets "7" corresponding to the number of times (7 times) the special figure variation display is executed in the third period mode in order to control the duration of the third period mode. Set to the remaining counter.

  When the third period mode flag is set and the probability variation mode remaining number counter is set to a counter value of "1" or more when the special control variation stop command is received, for example, the special control After the variation effect ending process (S4308), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variation display related to the special figure variation stop command is a loss variation, and if it is determined to be a loss variation, a certain variation effect is produced. The counter value set in the mode remaining number counter is decremented by "1". Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the counter value of the probability variation effect mode remaining number counter is "0", and when it is "0", the probability variation effect mode is ended and the normal effect mode is ended. In order to change, the probability variation effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 changes the probability variation effect mode flag to the normal effect mode flag and turns off the third period mode flag in order to switch from the probability variation effect mode to the normal effect mode.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a normal effect mode start command indicating that the normal effect mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the normal effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 uses the first image as the background image. The normal background image G111 is displayed, and the first normal BGM is output as the BGM.

  When the special figure fluctuation start command is received and the special figure fluctuation pattern is confirmed, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a special jackpot fluctuation or a special loss fluctuation, that is, a high probability high base. When the final special figure variation display in the first period of the game state A is started, the selection effect start command indicating the effect contents of the selection effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the second time period indicating the effect contents A is set. The mode type flag is set in the effect content storage unit 128.

  The selected effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). Upon receiving the selection effect start command, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the selection effect background image G141 on the display unit 50a, and superimposes the effect effect selection image G32 and the selection operation on the selection effect background image G141. The image G33 is displayed to start the selection effect. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 first displays the effect selection image G32 indicating the effect content A. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 erases the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

  Moreover, after setting the selection effect start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts measuring the remaining time of the operation valid period related to the selection effect. The remaining time of the operation valid period is measured by setting the operation valid time (25 seconds) in the selection effect timer. The selection effect timer is provided in, for example, the effect RAM 124. As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 subtracts 1 ms from the effect-related timer in the timer updating process of step S4204 in the 1 ms timer interrupt process to update the effect. Therefore, when the time is set in the selection effect timer (when a value other than “0” is set), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the selection effect timer to perform the timer updating process in step S4204. Update by subtracting 1 ms.

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the operation effective time (25 seconds) in the selection production timer, confirms the special figure variation pattern, and performs the advance production execution determination using the advance production execution determination table. The determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, when a value other than “0” is set in the selection effect timer and is measuring the remaining time of the operation valid period, detects the upper operation unit in the input process (S4101). When the signal is detected, for example, after the light emission data creation process (S4203) of the next 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4102), the second period mode type flag set in the effect content storage unit 128 is set in the above order. The flag is changed to the second period mode type flag indicating the effect contents. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 to output a command (first effect content change command) indicating that the effect contents displayed in the effect selection image G32 are changed to the effect contents in the above order. set. Note that the above order is the effect content C for the effect content A, the effect content A for the effect content B, and the effect content B for the effect content C.

  The first effect content change command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the first effect content change command, the reel image G32a of the effect selection image G32 displayed on the display unit 50a is directed to the front side of the effect content in the upper order. To rotate.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, when a value other than "0" is set in the selection effect timer and is measuring the remaining time of the operation valid period, detects the lower operation portion in the input process (S4101). When the signal is detected, for example, after the light emission data creation process (S4203) of the next 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4102), the second period mode type flags set in the effect content storage unit 128 are changed to the effects in the lower order. The flag is changed to the second period mode type flag indicating the content. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 to output a command (second effect content change command) indicating that the effect contents displayed in the effect selection image G32 are changed to the effect contents in the lower order. set. Note that the lower order is the effect content B for the effect content A, the effect content C for the effect content B, and the effect content A for the effect content C.

  The second effect content change command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the second effect content change command, the reel image G32a of the effect selection image G32 displayed on the display unit 50a faces the front side with the effect content in the lower order. To rotate.

  In the input process (S4101), the effect control microcomputer 121, in addition to the first effect button switch data and the second effect button switch data, the upper operation unit detection signal from the upper operation unit sensor 42au, the lower operation unit. When the lower operation part detection signal from the sensor 42ad, the left operation part detection signal from the left operation part sensor 42al, and the right operation part detection signal from the right operation part sensor 42ar are input, it is determined that the upper operation part 42ku has been operated. The upper operation section switch data shown, the lower operation section switch data showing that the lower operation section 42kd has been operated, the left operation section switch data showing that the left operation section 42kl has been operated, and the right operation section 42kr have been operated. Right operation unit switch data indicating that is created in a predetermined area of the effect RAM. By creating these operation unit switch data, the effect control microcomputer 121 recognizes that each operation unit 42ku, 42kd, 42kl, 42kr has been operated.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, after a value other than “0” is set in the selection effect timer and is measuring the remaining time of the operation valid period, selects after the light emission data creation process (S4203). When it is determined whether or not the effect timer indicates 5 seconds remaining, and when it is determined that the selected effect timer indicates 5 seconds remaining, the result of the notice effect execution determination stored in effect RAM 124 is confirmed. Then, a command indicating that the operation valid period remaining time notification effect indicating the effect mode of the notice effect (the remaining time notification image G34 of the normal mode and the remaining time notification image G34 of the special mode) shown in the determination result is started (operation The effective period remaining time notification effect start command) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  The operation valid period remaining time notification effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the operation valid period remaining time notification effect start command, the display section 50a displays the remaining effect mode (normal mode or special mode) of the notice effect determined by the notice effect execution determination. The time notification image G34 is displayed. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the remaining time notification image G34 in a mode showing that the remaining time is 5 seconds, and thereafter, every time 1 second elapses. , The number part of the remaining time notification image G34 is decreased by “1”. Then, when 5 seconds have elapsed, the remaining time notification image G34 is deleted.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, after a value other than “0” is set in the selection effect timer and is measuring the remaining time of the operation valid period, selects after the light emission data creation process (S4203). It is determined whether or not the effect timer indicates 0 seconds remaining, that is, whether or not to end the operation effective period because the operation effective time has elapsed since the selection effect was started. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to end the operation valid period, the effect control microcomputer 121 confirms whether the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation display is a special loss variation or a special jackpot variation. This is because the effect to be performed after this is different.

  When the special figure variation pattern relating to the special figure variation display is a special loss variation, the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect content selected in the selected effect, that is, the second period stored in the effect content storage unit 128. A command (selection suggestion effect start command) indicating that selection suggestion effect of the effect contents (type of second period mode) indicated by the mode type flag is started is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  The selection suggestion effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). Upon receiving the selection suggestion production start command, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 erases the production selection image G32 and the selection operation image G33, and first whites out the entire display area of the display unit 50a, and then the selection suggestion. A background image G142 for suggesting selection effect is displayed that indicates the type of the second period mode indicated by the effect start command. In addition, thereafter, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the second period mode background image indicating the type of the second period mode indicated by the selection suggestion effect start command, as described above, and appropriately shifts. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in the mode shown are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation display is a special jackpot change, the effect control microcomputer 121 effects a command (special jackpot suggestion effect start command) indicating that the special jackpot suggestion effect is started. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for use.

  The special jackpot suggestion effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004). When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special jackpot suggestion effect start command, the effect selection image G32 and the selection operation image G33 are erased, and the special jackpot suggestion effect background image G145 is displayed on the entire display area of the display unit 50a. Is displayed. In addition, after that, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 appropriately performs the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in a mode showing a big hit, as described above.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, in the final special figure variation display, the effect contents after the selection effect is different depending on whether it is a hit or a big hit, and if it is a big hit, the operation is effective after the selection effect is started. The special jackpot suggestion effect has been executed in response to the effect contents (type of the second period mode) being options being determined as time passes. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in the selection effect, the selection effect ends and the special effect is generated in response to the operation of selecting the effect content (type of the second period mode) that is an option. The jackpot suggestion production is executed. For example, when the final special figure variation display is started, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), the selection effect is started both in the case of a big hit and in the case of a loss. Then, when the lower operation part 42kd or the upper operation part 42ku is operated from this situation, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-1) or FIG. 52 (B-2), the effect contents which are options are not changed, When the selection effect is finished, the special jackpot suggestion effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 55A, the special jackpot suggestion effect background image G145 is displayed in the entire display area of the display unit 50a. Since the special figure change time of the final special figure change display is set to 40 seconds, the effect time for the special jackpot suggestion effect background image G145 may be configured to be 40 seconds at the longest. . Then, when the final special figure variation display ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are performed in a mode showing a big hit. In the second embodiment, when the up / down button 42k1 is not operated in the selection effect of the final special map variation display related to the jackpot, the special jackpot suggestion effect is generated according to the fact that the operation effective time has elapsed since the selection effect was started. Is executed.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, in the final special map variation display, the selection effect is executed regardless of whether it is a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, in the case of a loss, the selection effect is executed in the final special figure variation display, but in the case of a big hit, the selection effect is not executed in the final special figure variation display.

  In the third embodiment, in the final special figure variation display, in the case of a loss, the selection effect and the selection suggestion effect are executed as in the case of the first embodiment. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the special big hit suggestion effect of the first embodiment is executed from the start of the final special figure variation display. Therefore, in the third embodiment, when the final special map variation display related to the jackpot is started, the special jackpot suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 55 (A) is suddenly executed. Then, in response to the stop of the special figure variation display, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are performed as shown in FIG. 55 (B). In response to the start of the jackpot game, the opening effect corresponding to the jackpot symbol as shown in FIG. 55 (C) is executed. As described above, in the third embodiment, the selection effect is executed only when the final special figure variation display is the special loss variation.

  In the first embodiment, the operation valid period remaining time notification effect is started when 25 seconds elapse after the special figure fluctuation display related to the special jackpot fluctuation is started, and the operation valid period remaining time notification effect is produced. Is 5 seconds, and the special jackpot fluctuation time is 40 seconds, so the time from the start of the special jackpot suggestion production to the end of the final jackpot fluctuation display related to the special jackpot fluctuation is 10 seconds. It was seconds. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time of the special jackpot fluctuation according to the third embodiment is set to 10 seconds.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, as in the case of the third embodiment, the special jackpot suggestion effect is started when the final special map variation display related to the jackpot is started, but the effect mode of the special jackpot suggestion effect is the same as in the third embodiment. Different from the case. The special jackpot suggestion effect of the fourth embodiment will be described below.

  In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the board moving device 55, a special board moving device having an operable special board moving body 56k is attached to the board effect unit EU. The special board movable body 56k is formed in a shape imitating a hand when the Osho (hereinafter referred to as “special character”), who is in charge of the hero character, takes a palm. The special board movable body 56k includes a pair of right palm movable body 56k1 and left palm movable body 56k2. The right palm movable body 56k1 is formed in a shape imitating the right palm of the special character, and the left palm movable body 56k2 is formed in a shape imitating the left palm of the special character.

  The special board movable body 56k is arranged so as to be difficult for the player to visually recognize in the normal standby state. Specifically, as a normal standby state, the right palm movable body 56k1 is arranged on the left side of the opening 1A (not shown) and behind the game board 1, and the left palm movable body 56k2 is arranged in the opening 1A (not shown). ) Is on the right side and is arranged on the back of the game board 1.

  Further, the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 are arranged substantially in line with a center line (not shown) of the display unit 50a in a front view. The right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 are arranged between the game board 1 and the display section 50a in the front-rear direction, and are arranged slightly below the center of the display section 50a in the vertical direction. ing.

  The operation mode of the special board movable body 56k includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode. The first operation mode of the special board movable body 56k is that the right palm movable body 56k1 horizontally moves to the right of the display unit 50a and stops around the center in the left-right direction, and the left palm movable body 56k2 horizontally moves to the left. Then, the display unit 50a is stopped around the horizontal center of the display unit 50a. Then, the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 that have performed the operation in the first operation mode are brought into contact with each other at the center of the display unit 50a in the left-right direction, and are joined together to show that the special character is palmed. The positions of the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 when the special board movable body 56k is in the standby state are referred to as "standby positions", and the special board movable body 56k operates in the first operation mode. The position reached by performing is referred to as an "operating position".

  The second operation mode of the special board movable body 56k is that the right palm movable body 56k1 in the operation position horizontally moves to the left and returns to the standby position, and the left palm movable body 56k2 in the operation position horizontally moves to the right. Moving and returning to the standby position.

  As described above, the first operation mode and the second operation mode of the special board movable body 56k form a series of operations in which the special board movable body 56k moves from the standby position to the operation position and returns to the standby position again. Further, hereinafter, the operation of the special board movable body 56k in the first operation mode is referred to as "first operation", and the operation of the special board movable body 56k in the second operation mode is referred to as "second operation". Further, the special board movable body 56k performing the first operation is referred to as "first operation effect", and the special board movable body 56k performing the second operation is referred to as "second operation effect".

  Although detailed description is omitted, the special board moving device is configured to drive the special board moving body 56k such as the rotating member motor 55m1 and the lifting member motor 55m2 in order to perform the first operation and the second operation. Have a source. Then, the drive source is connected to the effect control board 120. That is, the control related to the first motion effect and the second motion effect of the special board movable body 56k is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121.

  Next, the special jackpot suggestion effect in the fourth embodiment will be described. 57 and 58 are diagrams for explaining how the special jackpot suggestion effect in the fourth embodiment is being executed. As shown in FIG. 51 (B), the special symbol variation display one time before the final special symbol variation display is completed and the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed, and thus, the big hit. When the final special map variation display related to is started, the special jackpot suggestion effect is started.

  Immediately after the special jackpot suggestion effect is started, the special board movable body 56k performs the first action effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (A). Specifically, the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 take 0.5 seconds to move to the operating position. Further, as soon as the special jackpot suggestion effect is started, the background image G146 (the special jackpot suggestion effect background image G146) indicating the jackpot winning according to the fourth embodiment is displayed in the entire display area of the display unit 50a. . In the special jackpot suggestion effect background image G146, an image G36 (special character image G36) representing the bust-up including the face of the special character is displayed on the display unit 50a along with the first motion effect of the special board movable body 56k. It At this time, the bust-up portion of the special character relating to the special character image G36 and the palms of the special characters represented by the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 appearing at the center of the display unit 50a in the left-right direction. And, it seems that a special character that is united and appears in the palm of the hand appears. That is, the special character image G36 is a special character represented by the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 in which the bust-up portion of the special character related to the special character image G36 appears in the center of the display unit 50a in the left-right direction. It is displayed so that it fits the palm of the hand.

  When the situation shown in FIG. 57 (A) is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the special board movable body 56k then performs the second action effect. Specifically, the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 take 7.0 seconds to move to the standby position. That is, the moving speed of the special board movable body 56k for the second motion effect is slower than the moving speed of the special board movable body 56k for the first operation effect, and the second operation effect of the special board movable body 56k is the special board movable body. It takes longer than the 56k first action effect.

  57 (B), 57 (C) and 58 (A) show how the second motion effect of the special board movable body 56k is proceeding. As shown in FIGS. 57 (B), 57 (C) and 58 (A), the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2 are gradually moving to the standby position. Then, along with the execution of the second motion effect of the special board movable body 56k, an image G37 (a big hit winning suggestion image G37) that suggests a big win is displayed in the special jackpot suggesting effect background image G146. Specifically, when the special board movable body 56k performs the second motion effect, the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2, which are united and abutted, are gradually separated from each other, and the right palm movable body 56k1 and Although the distance between the left palm movable body 56k2 and the left palm movable body 56k2 gradually increases, the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 is moved to the right palm in the portion of the display unit 50a that can be seen between the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2. Appear gradually along with the motions of the body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2.

  The display content of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 can be appropriately set, but in the fourth embodiment, it is composed of horizontally arranged characters of “jackpot”. Then, in accordance with the motions of the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2, they gradually appear from the central portion of the “big hit” related image G37 toward both ends, and finally, the big hit winning suggestion image. The entire G37 is displayed.

  Then, in response to the end of the final special map variable display, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the special character image G36 and the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 are erased, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and The stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the selection effect, the effect contents of the second period mode executed in the second period of the high-probability / high-base gaming state are selected from a plurality of types, specifically, the second. One production mode can be selected from the period mode A, the second period mode B, and the second period mode C, and the selected production is in the first period before the second period in the high-probability-high base gaming state. Since it is executed when the jackpot is not hit, it is possible to reduce the disappointment that the jackpot could not be hit in the first period of the high-probability / high-base gaming state. Further, in the third period after the second period in the high-probability / high-base game state, a specific effect mode is executed regardless of which type of second period mode is being executed in the second period. Therefore, it is possible to make the transition flow of the effect mode clear and prevent the transition flow of the effect mode from becoming too complicated and difficult to understand.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the selection effect, if there is a loss, a selection suggestion effect (a background image for selection suggestion effect) that suggests the selected option (effect content) according to the elapse of the operation valid time. (Display of G142) is executed, and in the case of a big hit, the special jackpot suggestion effect that suggests a big hit is executed without executing the selection suggestion effect according to the passage of the operation valid time. Therefore, the selection effect for selecting the option is surprising, and the effect of the selection effect can be improved. Furthermore, since the jackpot suggestion effect is not executed even if an operation of selecting (changing) an option is performed in the selection effect, it is possible to enhance the impact when the jackpot suggestion effect is performed.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the selection effect is lost, it is selected according to the effect contents (type of the second period mode) of the second period mode being finally determined. The selected suggestion effect (display of the selection suggestion effect background image G142) that suggests the effect content (type of the second period mode) is executed, and if it is a big hit, finally the effect content of the second period mode ( In response to the determination of the type of the second period mode), a special jackpot suggestion effect that suggests a jackpot is executed. Therefore, the selection effect for selecting the type of effect mode is surprising, and the effect of the selection effect can be improved. Furthermore, since the notice effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit is executed according to the display mode of the remaining time notification image G34 related to the selection effect, it is possible to further draw attention to the selection effect.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special board movable body 56k is formed in a shape imitating the palm which is a part of the special character, and the special board movable body 56k is formed in response to the jackpot determination. A special jackpot suggestion effect may be executed that includes a first action effect of moving from the standby position to the operation position and a second action effect of moving the special board movable body 56k from the operation position to the standby position. Then, in the special jackpot suggestion effect, along with the execution of the first action effect, the display unit 50a displays the special character image G36 showing the face which is the other part of the special character, and the special board movable body 56k and the special board movable body 56k. Since the character image G36 is integrated and the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 that suggests a jackpot is displayed along with the execution of the second action effect, the action effect using the special board movable body 56k and the display unit 50a are used. The organic integration of the existing image effects is enhanced, and the effect effects of the motion effects and the image effects can be improved. Furthermore, since the second action effect is executed after the first action effect, the organic integration between the action effect using the special board movable body 56k and the image effect using the display unit 50a is further strengthened.

7. Modification Example of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment, the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first to fourth embodiments will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like". Further, the first to fourth embodiments are also referred to as "first embodiment and the like".

  Specific effect contents of the selection effect, the selection suggestion effect, and the special jackpot suggestion effect are not limited to those in the first embodiment and the like, and may be changed appropriately. Further, the ending condition of the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability low-base game state is not limited to the first embodiment or the like, and may be changed appropriately. Furthermore, the type and length of the period relating to the high-probability / high-base gaming state A are not limited to those in the first embodiment or the like, and may be changed appropriately. For example, another period may be provided between the second period and the third period. In this case, one type of effect mode may be set for another period as in the third period. Further, the first period may be further divided into the first half and the second half. Further, there are a plurality of types of the first period mode, and one may be determined from the plurality. For example, in the jackpot game, similar to the selection effect, the player can arbitrarily execute the first period mode from a plurality of types by operating means such as the cross button 42k, and the type selected in the effect. The first period mode may be performed in the first period. In this case, unlike the selection effect, it is not displayed in the special map variation display, so the effect that suggests the jackpot determination result is not performed like the special jackpot suggestion effect according to the passage of the operation valid time, and the operation is enabled. Only the effect suggesting the selected option is executed according to the passage of time.

  Further, although three kinds of effect contents as options in the selection effect are set, two kinds or four kinds or more may be set. Further, the operation means that the player can operate in the selection effect is the cross button 42k, but it may be changed to the first effect button 40k or the second effect button 41k. Further, for example, in the selection effect, it is possible to determine the option by an operation means other than the cross button 42k for changing the option, such as the first effect button 40k, and by performing the determination operation, the selection effect is performed. May be terminated.

  Furthermore, although the selection effect is executed in the high-probability-high base game state A, the selection effect is executed in the time saving mode in the high-probability-high base game state B and the low-probability-high base game state related to the jackpot symbols B and C. It may be done. In this case, as in the case of the first embodiment or the like, the high-probability high-base game state B and the low-probability high-base game state are configured by the first period, the second period, and the third period, and the end of the first period. It is also possible to execute a selection effect of selecting the type of effect mode in the second period in the special figure variation display. Further, the selection effect may be executed in the time saving mode in the low-probability high-base game state related to the jackpot symbol E. Furthermore, after the jackpot, it becomes either a high-probability low base game state or a low-probability low base game state, and in these game states, it is difficult to determine which game state it is in a production mode, You may make it perform the selection production in the said production mode, and set the production mode of the kind selected by the said selection production after the selection production.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the selection effect is started with the start of the final special figure variation display, and the operation effective period is generated, but the start timing and the execution time of the selection effect and the operation effective period are appropriately set. You can change it. For example, the selection effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the final special map variation display, and the operation valid period may be generated when the predetermined time has further elapsed. That is, the selection effect and the operation valid period may be different for both the start timing and the execution time.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the notice effect is executed using the remaining time notification image G34 related to the selection effect, but the effect mode of the notice effect is not limited to this, and may be appropriately changed. For example, the notice effect may be performed using the display modes of the effect selection image G32 and the selection operation image G33. Alternatively, an image dedicated to the notice effect may be displayed, and the jackpot expectation degree may be suggested by the display mode of the image. The display mode related to the notice effect may also be associated with the image element other than the color such as the size, the number, and the position. Furthermore, the notice effect may be performed using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the board movable device 55.

  In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the special board movable body 56k is formed in a shape imitating the palm of the special character, but the arms and legs of the special character or eyes, nose, lips, ears, etc. other than the palm are formed. It may be formed in a shape imitating a part. Further, the special character image G36 represents the face of the special character, but may be a part other than the face of the special character if it is different from the part of the special character related to the special board movable body 56k. However, it is desirable that the special board movable body 56k on which the first motion effect is executed and the special character image G36 be integrated and organic. Further, the special board movable body 56k may be formed in a shape imitating a part of a person, an animal, or a robot other than the special character.

  Furthermore, the specific operation modes of the first action effect and the second action effect related to the special jackpot suggestion effect are not limited to the fourth embodiment, and may be changed appropriately, for example, the first action effect and the second action. The moving direction related to the effect may be the vertical direction. The movements related to the first action effect and the second action effect may be rotated by a predetermined angle about a certain rotation axis. Further, the special board movable body 56k is composed of two movable bodies of the right palm movable body 56k1 and the left palm movable body 56k2, but it may be composed of one movable body or three or more movable bodies.

  The display content of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 is not limited to the fourth embodiment, and may be changed appropriately. For example, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode showing a big hit may be used as the big hit winning suggestion image G37. Further, such as the special jackpot suggestion effect according to the fourth embodiment, the first motion effect of the special board movable body 56k and the display of the special character image G36 associated with the first motion effect, and the second of the special board movable body 56k. The display of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 that accompanies the action effect and the second action effect may be applied to an effect other than the effect that suggests the jackpot winning. For example, such an effect can be executed by both jackpot variation and loss variation, and at the time of branching whether or not the reach is established, at the time of branching to the production of different jackpot expectation such as L reach or SP reach, or It may be executed at the time of a winning branch. In this case, the display content of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 may be the success or failure of the reach, the type of the effect to be developed, or the success or failure. Further, like the special jackpot suggestion effect according to the fourth embodiment, the first motion effect of the special board movable body 56k and the display of the special character image G36 associated with the first motion effect, and the second operation of the special board movable body 56k. The display of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 associated with the action effect and the second action effect is made executable in the jackpot game, and is used in the scene of whether or not to be in a high probability state and the scene of whether or not the round game is continued. You can In this case, the display content of the jackpot winning suggestion image G37 may be determined as to whether the high probability state is set or whether the round game is continued.

  Subsequently, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first to fourth embodiments will be described below.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like, the display symbols 50 are used to variably display the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 to notify the special drawing lottery result. (Slot Machine) ”, a drum on which a symbol is displayed may be provided, and the special map lottery result may be notified by variably displaying the drum.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like, the special winning opening 14 can be opened in the big hitting game, but other than the big winning opening 14, a winning area that can be opened in the big hitting game may be provided.

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

  In this case, for example, a second jackpot is a specific jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern in which it is easy to set a high probability state) to open for a time (for example, 29.5 seconds) when the second jackpot is easy to enter, and the second jackpot is entered. It is possible to provide a non-specific jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern which is difficult to set a high probability state), which is opened for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Further, there are a specific region and a non-specific region as a region through which the game balls won in the second big winning device can pass, and a distribution device for allocating the game balls to the specific region and the non-specific region is provided. And, the opening time of the second big winning device is the same, but by the combination of the opening mode of the second big winning device and the operating mode of the sorting device, the jackpot symbol and the high probability state that make it easy to set the high probability state are set. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, the game control board 100 performs the basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the basic control relating to the progress of the production according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates such as 120, they may be configured to 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.

  Further, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to another ball game machine such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a rotating type game machine (so-called “slot machine”), and the like.

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Above-described Embodiments The following inventions A to D have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Description of Embodiments]. In the description of the inventions A to D, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments of the invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 and A2, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 and B2, the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 and C2, and the invention D is Is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D2.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 is
A gaming machine that determines whether or not it is a jackpot and may enter a specific game state (high probability high base game state) that is advantageous to the player,
Equipped with effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
In the period of the specific game state, a first period (a period during which the first to 30th special figure variation display in the high probability high base game state A is executed) and a second period that may occur after the first period There is a period (a period in which the special figure variation display for the 31st to 100th times in the high probability high base gaming state A is executed),
The effect execution means,
In the second period, an effect is performed in one of the effect modes of a plurality of types of effect modes (second term mode A, second term mode B, second term mode C),
Select a production mode to be executed in the second period from the plurality of types of production modes in the selection production,
A gaming machine, which executes the selection effect when it is not determined to be a big hit in the first period.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The game machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
In the period of the specific game state, there is a third period that can occur after the second period (the period in which the 101st to 107th special figure variation displays in the high-probability-high base game state A are executed).
The effect execution means,
When it is not determined as a big hit in the second period, regardless of which effect mode is being performed in the second period, the same specific effect mode (third period mode) is used in the third period. A gaming machine characterized by executing.

  In addition, according to the invention A, an effect of improving amusement of the game is achieved with respect to the problem A described below regarding the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-99551 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-99551, the variable display of the special symbol is executed on condition that the game ball enters the starting opening. After the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the stop display of the special symbol is performed. Here, when a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game is executed. Then, after the big hit game, an effect mode different from that in the normal game state is set, and an effect different from that in the normal game state is executed. However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine in which the effect mode different from that in the normal gaming state is set after the big hit game in order to improve the interest of the game. Therefore, the subject A is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming. Then, the invention A1 responds to this task A by saying that "the period of the specific game state has a first period and a second period that can occur after the first period, and in the second period, a plurality of types of effects. In the case where a performance in any one of the modes is executed, and a production mode to be executed in the second period is selected from a plurality of types of production modes in the selection production, and it is not determined to be a jackpot in the first period. An advantageous effect that it is possible to improve amusement of the game is achieved by a configuration "not executing" provided in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-99551.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to Invention B1 is
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether or not it is a big hit,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production (production control microcomputer 121),
And an operation means (cross button 42k) operable by the player,
The effect execution means,
In response to the determination, it is possible to execute an operation instruction effect (selection effect) that causes the operation means to be operated within a predetermined effective time (an effective operation period in the special displacement variation and the special jackpot variation). Yes,
If the result of the determination is not a jackpot, in the operation instruction effect, according to the predetermined effective time has elapsed, a predetermined operation result effect (selection suggestion effect) is executed,
When the result of the determination is a jackpot, in the operation instruction effect, a jackpot suggesting effect (special jackpot suggesting effect) that suggests the jackpot is executed according to the passage of the predetermined effective time. A gaming machine to do.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The game machine according to Invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1,
When the result of the determination is a big hit, the big hit suggestion effect is not executed in accordance with the operation of the operation means within the predetermined effective time.

  In addition, according to the invention B, an effect of improving amusement of the game is achieved with respect to a problem B described below regarding a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting opening. When the determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and when the player stops at the specific special symbol, the specific game state advantageous to the player is established. In addition, an operating means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the operation to the operating means may be effective during a predetermined effect. Then, in a period in which the operation is valid, an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means is executed. However, there is still room for improvement for a gaming machine capable of executing an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means, in order to improve amusement of the game. Therefore, the subject B is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming. And invention B1 respond | corresponds to this subject B by "it may perform the operation instruction production which makes the operation means operate within a predetermined effective time in response to the determination being made, and the result of the determination is a big hit. If it is not, in the operation instruction effect, a predetermined operation result effect is executed in response to the passage of a predetermined effective time, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the operation instruction effect has a predetermined effective time period. According to what has been done, the jackpot suggesting effect that suggests the jackpot is executed ", which has an advantageous effect that amusement of the game can be improved by a configuration not provided in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637. .

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether or not it is a big hit,
And a performance executing means (performance control microcomputer 121) for executing a predetermined performance,
The effect execution means,
A selection effect (selection effect) that selects one effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes (second period mode A, second period mode B, second period mode C) according to the determination being made. May run
If the result of the determination is not a big hit, according to the selection of one effect mode in the selection effect, perform a selection suggestion effect (selection suggestion effect) that suggests that the one effect mode is selected,
If the result of the determination is a jackpot, a jackpot suggesting effect (special jackpot suggesting effect) that suggests that the jackpot is the corresponding jackpot performance is performed according to selection of one effect mode in the selection effect. .

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2,
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
When the jackpot suggestion effect is performed, a notice effect (notice effect) indicating that the jackpot suggestion effect may be performed may be performed in the selection effect.

  In addition, according to the invention C, an effect of improving amusement of the game is achieved with respect to the problem C described below regarding the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-99551 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-99551, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting opening. When the determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and when the player stops at the specific special symbol, the specific game state advantageous to the player is established. In addition, a plurality of effect modes may be switched in one game state. However, there is still room for improvement for a gaming machine in which a plurality of effect modes may be switched, in order to improve the enjoyment of the game. Therefore, the task C is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming. Then, the invention C1 may execute a selection effect of selecting one effect mode from a plurality of kinds of effect modes in response to the determination, “the result of the determination is: If it is not a jackpot, the selection suggestion effect that suggests that the one effect mode is selected is performed according to the selection of one effect mode in the selection effect, and if the result of the determination is a jackpot, one of the effects in the selection effect is selected. According to the selection of the effect mode, the jackpot suggesting effect that suggests that the jackpot is performed is performed. ”A configuration not provided in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-99551 can improve the enjoyment of the game. Has the advantageous effect of.

8-4-1. Invention D1
The game machine according to Invention D1
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether or not it is a big hit,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production;
A display body (image display device 50) having a predetermined display area;
And a movable body (special board movable body 56k) that is operable,
The movable body is formed in a shape simulating a part (palm) of a specific character (special character),
The effect execution means,
A first effect (first operation effect) in which the movable body operates in a first operation mode (horizontal movement from the standby position to the operation position) in response to the determination being made, and a second operation mode. A motion effect (special jackpot suggestion effect) including a second effect (second operation effect) in which the movable body operates in (horizontal movement from the operation position to the standby position) may be executed.
With the execution of the first effect, another part (face) different from a part of the specific character may be displayed in the display area,
When the result of the determination is a big hit, a suggestion image suggesting the big hit (big hit winning suggestion image G37) may be displayed in the display area along with the execution of the second effect. Amusement machine.

8-4-2. Invention D2
The game machine according to Invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention D1,
A game machine characterized in that the effect executing means performs the second effect after the first effect in the operation effect.

  In addition, according to the invention D, an effect of improving amusement of the game is achieved with respect to the problem D described below regarding the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-161177 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-161177, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting opening. When the determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and when the player stops at the specific special symbol, the specific game state advantageous to the player is established. Further, a display unit that can display a predetermined image and a movable body that can move are provided. Then, during a predetermined game, an effect that combines the effect of displaying an image and the effect of operating the movable body may be executed. However, there is still room for improvement for a gaming machine capable of executing an effect in which an effect of displaying an image and an effect of operating a movable body are combined, in order to improve the interest of the game. Therefore, the subject D is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming. Then, the invention D1 is directed to the problem D in which the "movable movable body is formed in a shape imitating a part of a specific character, and the effect performing means determines whether the determination is performed. There is a case where a motion effect including a first effect in which the movable body operates in the first operation mode and a second effect in which the movable object operates in the second operation mode is executed. With the execution of the first effect, , In the display area, another part different from a part of a specific character may be displayed, and when the result of the determination is a big hit, the big hit is suggested in the display area with the execution of the second effect. The suggestive image may be displayed ", which has an advantageous effect that it is possible to improve amusement of the game by the configuration not provided in the game machine described in JP-A-2018-161177.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 1 ... Gaming board 11 ... First starting opening 11a ... First starting opening sensor 12 ... Second starting opening 12a ... Second starting opening sensor 14 ... Large winning opening 14a ... Large winning opening sensor 42k ... Cross button 42ku ... Upper operation unit 42kd ... Lower operation unit 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Frame lamp 55 ... Panel movable device 55k ... Panel movable body 56k ... Special board movable body 56k1 ... Right palm movable body 56k2 ... Left palm movable body 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board 121 ... Production control microcomputer 140 ... Image control board

Claims (2)

Determination means for determining whether or not it is a jackpot,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
An operation means operable by a player is provided,
The effect execution means,
Depending on the determination being made, an operation instruction effect for operating the operation means may be executed within a predetermined effective time,
In the operation instruction presentation, it is possible to present a plurality of options and to select the options by operating the operation means,
If the determination result is not a jackpot in the operation instruction presentation, in response to the predetermined valid time has elapsed, the operation result produce an effect of the content in accordance with the option selected in the operation instruction effect Run and
When the result of the determination is a jackpot, in the operation instruction effect, a jackpot suggesting effect that suggests the jackpot with an effect having contents unrelated to the plurality of options in response to the passage of the predetermined effective time. A game machine characterized by being executed as . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the result of the determination is a big hit, the big hit suggestion effect is not executed in accordance with the operation of the operation means within the predetermined effective time.