JP6730728B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that a game ball enters the starting opening, and when the determination is made, variable display of symbols is performed. The variable display of the symbols informs the result of the determination. Then, while the variable display of the symbols is being performed, the variable effect is performed. The degree of expectation for jackpots is suggested in the variation production, and the interest in playing games is improved. Also, in the jackpot game, a jackpot game production is performed, but in the case of the jackpot game production, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by suggesting the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game. is there.

Further, there is a gaming machine that is provided with operation means such as effect buttons that can be operated by a player, and produces an effect according to the operation of the operation means (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as an effect corresponding to the operation of the operating means, a continuous hitting operation in which the operation of the operating means can be performed a plurality of times in a predetermined period is possible, and the degree of expectation depends on the operation of the operating means. The level can be changed, and a button game effect for notifying the jackpot expectation is performed according to the expectation level. Here, when the expectation level reaches the maximum level, the jackpot is confirmed.

JP, 2016-039887, A

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine in which the effect is produced by the operation of the operating means as described above, in order to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention,
By the establishment of a specific condition, the game is controlled in an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state,
Input means that can be input by the player,
A game machine provided with a production change control means capable of executing a production change according to an input from the input means,
The effect change control means is capable of executing a predetermined effect that allows the effect change to be executed until a predetermined step set in advance is reached,
Before the predetermined effect is performed, a specific effect control unit capable of executing a specific effect for informing the predetermined stage is provided,
In the specific effect, as the notification of the predetermined step, after first notifying the first step, a first specific effect of changing to the second step different from the first step, and after notifying the first step, There is a second specific effect that is not changed from the first stage,
Wherein the first and the specific effect, the second specific effect, in Ri wherein the Do different potentially advantageous gaming state,
An effect indicating that the predetermined effect is executed is executed before the predetermined effect is executed, while an effect that indicates that the specific effect is executed before the specific effect is executed Is not executed .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of games.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of display devices included in the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board side of the same gaming machine. (A) is a table showing special figure-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing general figure-related random numbers. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a first jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a second jackpot symbol type determination table, (D) 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 jackpot game control table. It is a start winning command identification table. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a universal figure variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a power-chu open pattern table. (A) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the background image for the normal effect mode, (B) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the background image for the space mode, and (C) is a specific example of the background image for the sky mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mountain mode background image. It is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot pattern and the contents of the jackpot. It is an explanatory view showing a game flow. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation production of a loss without reach. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example from the start of the variation effect to the reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the stop display of the production design which shows a loss from normal reach is performed, and when the stop display of the production design which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when weak SP reach is performed and strong SP reach is performed from a development production. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of big hit game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by a space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by a space mode. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect in the sky mode. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect in the sky mode. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect in the mountain mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example from the start of the fluctuation production of pinch arrival misalignment|deviation fluctuation|variation, fluctuation|variation per pinch avoidance success, and fluctuation|variation per pinch avoidance failure to the establishment of a reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which became the reach by the fluctuation production by a space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the video which an enemy character appears and attacks a main character. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of performing the stop display of the effect design which shows the loss without reach, and the case where the pinch avoidance challenge effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which energy increase production is performed after the gauge maximum value finalization production is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of energy increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an energy increase production and a cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of energy increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which pinch avoidance success notification production|generation is performed and stop display of a RUB symbol is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an energy increase production and a cut-in notice. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example in which a pinch avoidance failure notification production is performed and a 2R symbol stop display is performed. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example in which the empty mode is started after the 2R jackpot game is played. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example when the gauge maximum value arrival production is executed by operating the production grip. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the energy increase production|generation and the cut-in advance notice are performed, after the production grip is operated but the gauge maximum value attainment production is not performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the gauge maximum value finalization effect in case the gauge maximum value reduces. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example in case an energy increase production|generation and a cut-in advance notice are performed after a gauge maximum value is reduced by gauge maximum value finalization production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example in case an energy increase production|generation and a cut-in advance notice are performed after a gauge maximum value is reduced by gauge maximum value finalization production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example in case an energy increase production|generation and a cut-in advance notice are performed after a gauge maximum value is reduced by gauge maximum value finalization production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example in case an energy increase production|generation and a cut-in advance notice are performed after a gauge maximum value is reduced by gauge maximum value finalization production. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption 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 a special figure fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a flowchart of a stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process. It is the flowchart of production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart of a gauge maximum value finalization effect control process. It is a flow chart of energy rise effect control processing. It is a flow chart of energy rise effect control processing, and is a figure showing the continuation of Drawing 64. It is a stop symbol pattern determination table. It is a gauge maximum value determination table. It is a performance mode determination table. (A) is an energy increase execution determination table, (B) is a cut-in notice execution determination table, and (C) is a gauge maximum value effect production execution determination table.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine 1, which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the left, right, up and down directions (in a front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be a direction from the pachinko gaming machine 1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to face the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a direction in which the player approaches the pachinko gaming machine 1, the description will be made.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a gaming board mounting frame 51 to which the gaming board 2 is mounted, and a front frame 53 rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 51. The front frame 53 can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 51. A transparent glass plate (not shown) is attached to the front frame 53. When the front frame 53 is closed, the game board 2 attached to the game board attachment frame 51 and the glass plate face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the gaming shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 passes through the glass plate and opens the gaming area 3 formed on the gaming board 2 as shown in FIG. Can be seen. A transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used instead of the glass plate. It is sufficient that the game area 3 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

At the lower right part of the front surface of the front frame 53, a handle 60 that can be rotated to shoot a game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 60 is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the launching device 112 described later drives the launch motor 113) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing strength according to the rotating operation of the handle 60. Further, in the center of the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 53, a hit ball supply plate (so-called “upper plate”) 61 for storing game balls to be supplied to the handle 60 and a game ball that cannot be stored in the hit ball supply plate 61 are stored. A surplus ball receiving tray (so-called “lower tray”) 62 is provided.

On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply plate 61, an effect button 63 that can be pressed down is provided. Further, on the lower left of the hitting ball supply tray 61 on the front surface of the front frame 53, a rearward depressible operation grip 64 is provided. The effect grip 64 is provided with a grip portion 641 that can be held. It is possible to grasp the grip portion 641 and push down the effect grip 64 as a whole.

Speakers 67 capable of outputting sound are provided on the left side and the right side of the front surface of the front frame 53, respectively. A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided at the center of the front upper portion of the front frame 53.

Next, the game board 2 and the like will be described. The game board 2 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A center ornament 10 having a substantially circular ring shape in front view, in which an opening 10A having a substantially circular shape in front view is formed, is provided at substantially the center of the game board 2. At the lower end of the center decorative body 10, in the left-right center, a stage portion 11 that guides the game ball directly below is formed.

An image display device 7 capable of displaying an image is provided on the back side of the game board 2. An operable board movable body 15A is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 7. The board movable body 15A constitutes a board movable device 15. In the first embodiment, the image display device 7 is composed of a 3D liquid crystal display. When the movable board 15A is in the standby state (when it is waiting in the initial position), as shown in FIG. 1, a part thereof is visibly held from the upper end of the opening 10A of the center ornament 10. .. At this time, the upper end of the display portion 7a of the image display device 7 is covered with the visible portion of the movable board 15A. That is, the display portion 7a is visible from the portion of the opening 10A of the center ornament 10 that is not covered by the movable board 15A. The board movable body 15A can be lowered (moved downward) from the initial position (standby state) to the substantially central position of the display unit 7a in a front view, and can be stopped at that position. In this case, the display unit 7a has a larger area covered by the movable board 15A than when the movable body 15A is in the standby state.

A rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. On the front surface of the game board 2, a game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4 and a center decoration body 10 is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and other areas by the rail member 4 and the center ornament 10. The game area 3 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game area 3, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided so as to project. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into a first starting opening 20, a second starting opening 22, a general winning opening 27, a gate 28, a big winning opening 30, etc., which will be described later. It constitutes a route that guides appropriately.

Below the stage portion 11 in the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 having a first starting opening 20 that is constant without changing the ease of entering a game ball, that is, is provided. The prize for the first starting opening 20 of the game ball is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "special map 1") (acquisition and determination of special map 1-related random number described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") That is) and the variable display of Tokushu 1 is triggered. Further, when the game balls enter the first starting opening 20, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, since the first starting port 20 is provided below the stage unit 11, the game balls dropped downward from the stage unit 11 win the first starting port 20 with high probability.

A second start winning device (so-called “Den Chu”) 23 having a second start opening 22 is provided immediately below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 2") (acquisition and determination of special map 2 related random number described below: hereinafter, "special map 2 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special map 2 is triggered. Further, when the game balls enter the second starting opening 22, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The power cable 23 includes an opening/closing member 231 that can be opened and closed. The second opening 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening/closing member 231. The opening/closing member 231 is made of a flat plate having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening/closing member 231 can rotate about the lower end by about 90 degrees so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening/closing member 231 rotates, the opening/closing member 231 projects vertically to the game area 3, receives the flowing game ball, and inserts it into the second starting opening 22. Thus, the game ball can enter the second starting opening 22 only when the opening/closing member 231 is in the open state.

Further, on the left side of the first starting winning device 21 in the game area 3, three general winning openings 27 are provided side by side in an oblique direction ascending toward the left. Further, one general winning opening 27 is provided on the diagonally right upper side of a big winning device 31 described later in the game area 3. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (3 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided substantially above the special winning device 31 in the game area 3, in other words, on the right side of the image display device 7 in a front view. Passing through the gate 28 of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "general symbol") that determines whether or not to open the electric Chu 23 (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has been an opportunity.

Further, a big winning device 31 having a big winning opening 30 is provided diagonally above the electric chew 23 in the game area 3, in other words, on the downstream side of the gate 28 below the image display device 7 in a front view. ing. The special winning device 31 includes an opening/closing member 311 which is in an open state and a closed state. The big winning opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening/closing member 311. The opening/closing member 311 is a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the special winning opening 30. The opening/closing member 311 can rotate about the lower end by about 90 degrees so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening/closing member 311 rotates, the opening/closing member 311 projects vertically to the game area 3, receives the flowing down game ball, and inserts it into the special winning opening 30. In this way, only when the opening/closing member 311 is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 30. When the game balls win the special winning opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, immediately below the big winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is provided. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 32 cannot win the first starting opening 20.

Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, two outlets 29 are provided for discharging the game balls that have been hit in the game area 3 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3. ..

By the way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes and the like are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into The operation mode of the handle 60 that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 60 that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is left-handed is called the first flow path, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is right-handed. , The second flow path. The first flow path and the second flow path are also configured by a large number of game nails.

A first starting opening 20 and three general winning openings 27 are provided on the first flow path. Therefore, the player can aim for winning at the first starting opening 20 or the general winning opening 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 22, a gate 28, a special winning opening 30, and one general winning opening 27 are provided on the second flow path. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path by hitting it right, so as to pass through the gate 28, the second starting opening 22, the special winning opening 30, or the general winning opening 27. You can aim for the prize.

Further, a display device 40 is arranged on the right side (a part other than the game area 3) of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 in the substantially vertical center thereof. As shown in FIG. 2, the special device 1 display device 41a capable of variably displaying the special service device 1, the special device 2 display device 41b capable of variably displaying the special service device 2, and the display device 40, A general figure display 42 for variably displaying a general figure is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved number (U1: number of variable display of special device 1 by the special device 1 display device 41a) to be described later can be displayed on the display device 40. 43a, a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number in which the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b is held), and a special figure 2 hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. Included is a universal figure hold indicator 44 capable of displaying the number of retained universal figure (G: the number of variable display of the universal figure by the universal figure indicator 42).

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 20. In addition, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 22. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display device 41a and the special figure 2 display device 41b are collectively referred to as the special figure display device 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as the special figure hold indicator 43.

The variable display of the special map notifies the result of the special drawing. In the special display variable display, the special display changes and then stops. The special figure displayed as a stop (stop special figure, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of special figures by a special figure lottery. If the stop special map is a specific special map that has been determined in advance (a special stop in a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot pattern), it corresponds to the type of the specific special map that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of jackpot that was won). A jackpot game in which the special winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern is performed.

The special figure display device 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of kinds of big hits to be described later), the special drawing indicator 41 displays “□□■■□□■■” (□: lighting, ■ : OFF), a jackpot pattern composed of lighting of the first, second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. If the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special symbol display 41 "■■■■■■■□" displays a lost symbol composed of only the LED on the far right. To do. 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. The mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins (enters) the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 22, various random numbers (numerical value information) for performing special drawing lottery and the like may be acquired. is there. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 3) as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering) the game ball in the first starting opening 20 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and the game ball winning in the second starting opening 22. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are called "special figure 2 relation random numbers". Here, the special figure 1-related random number is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 3) in the special figure holding storage unit 85 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage section 85b (see FIG. 3) in the special figure holding storage section 85 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (the number of special figure 1 holds) and the number of the special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limits of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number are each set to four. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special map is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 22, specifically, the variable display of the special drawing is being executed. When there is a prize during the execution of the or jackpot game, it is possible to reserve the variable display of the special map (or the right of the special map lottery) for the prize with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is exhausted when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the use of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the special figure is executed to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is composed of four LEDs, and the special figure hold number is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold.

In addition, the variable display of the universal figure informs 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 public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, public map that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one public map selected from a plurality of types of public maps by a general drawing lottery. In the case where the universal display displayed as a stop is a predetermined specific universal design (a universal design of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second starting opening 22 (electric power) is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current game state. An auxiliary game in which the chew 23) is opened is performed.

The universal figure display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the universal figure according to the result of the universal figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 42 displays a winning symbol such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit), which is constituted by lighting both LEDs. Further, if the result of the general drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■□”, is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Further, the variable display of the universal figure is performed for a predetermined variable time before the universal figure is stopped and displayed. In the first 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 in the general figure 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). ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (numerical value information) for performing the universal drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is temporarily stored in the public figure reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 3) as a general figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 86 (number of public figure reservations). In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved universal graphics is set to four. In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by the game ball passing through the gate 28 is also referred to as “universal figure-related random number”.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the general figure based on the game ball passing through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, in detail, during execution of the variable display of the general figure or in the auxiliary game. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 during execution, the variable display of the universal figure (or right of the universal figure lottery) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The universal figure reservation stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit 86 is consumed when the variable display of the universal figure based on the universal figure reservation becomes possible. Digesting the universal figure hold means determining the ordinary random number corresponding to the universal figure hold and executing variable display of the universal figure to show the determination result.

Then, such a general figure reservation number is displayed on the general figure reservation display unit 44. Specifically, each of the universal figure holding indicators 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of holding of the universal figure is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of holding of the universal figure.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A main control board 80 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80 (variable effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect), customer waiting effect, effect button 63 and effect. A sub-control board 90 that performs control related to effects such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period in which the operation of the grip 64 is effective (operation effective period), and a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls and the like. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 7 of the board 2. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control section that controls a game, and the sub control board 90 is, together with an image control board 100, a lamp control circuit 107, and a voice control circuit 106, which will be described later, a production control section that controls production. Can be positioned. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses a production means (image display device 7, board movable device 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, etc.) for game production, customer waiting production, and operation. It is only necessary to control the promotion effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a power supply board 160. The power supply board 160 supplies electric power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and also supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 161 is provided on the power supply board 160. The backup power supply circuit 161 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off. A power switch 165 is connected to the power board 160. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 165. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided in the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided in the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 has a ROM 83 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 83, and input/output of data and signals. An I/O port unit (input/output circuit) 88 for performing the above is included.

The ROM 83 stores programs for performing main control main processing and main-side timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Further, in the ROM83, a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a universal figure variation pattern determination table, and a powerhouse release pattern table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. Further, the RAM 84 is provided with the special figure reservation storage section 85, the general figure reservation storage section 86, and the like described above.

A RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 80. The main control board 80 also outputs signals to various solenoids.

Various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a special winning opening sensor 30a, and a general winning opening sensor 27a. There is.

The first starting opening sensor 20a detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 22a detects a game ball that has won the second starting opening 22. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, each sensor outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 80.

The various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric power solenoid 23B and a special winning opening solenoid 31B. The power cable solenoid 23B drives the opening/closing member 231 of the power cable 23. The special winning opening solenoid 31B drives the opening/closing member 311 of the special winning device 31.

Further, the main control board 80 is connected to the display devices 40 (special figure display device 41, public figure display device 42, special figure reservation display device 43, and general figure reservation display device 44). Display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is capable of lending a ball based on information of an inserted prepaid card or the like) (Not shown) is connected, and the launch device 112 is also connected via the launch control circuit 111. The firing device 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the connected card unit 135 to pay a prize ball. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball dispensing device 130 is driven to dispense the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the balls to be paid out are detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting the balls.

Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the contact of the player with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. Further, the handle 60 is connected to a firing volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60. The launch device 112 drives the launch motor 113 to launch the game ball with a strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launch volume knob 115. In the pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation of the handle 60 is maintained.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 90 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 80 based on various commands sent from the main control board 80. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the sub-control board 90, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. In the effect control microcomputer 91, a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect along with the progress of the game by the main control board 80, a RAM 94 used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93. , An I/O port unit (input/output circuit) 98 for inputting/outputting data and signals.

The ROM 93 also stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Further, the ROM 93 stores a stop symbol determination table, a gauge maximum value determination table, an effect mode determination table, a gauge increase determination table, a cut-in notice execution determination table, and a gauge maximum value effect production execution determination table, which will be described later. ing. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates by power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 160 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 161 provided. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

The image control board 100 is connected to the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to display the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. Display control is performed. Note that the sub-control board 90 and the image control board 100 can be connected to both a signal from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and a signal from the image control board 100 to the sub-control board 90. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 143 storing image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. Equipped with. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured with one chip. In the CGROM 143, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 7 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (Including) and image data such as background image) are stored.

The VDP 142 reads the image data from the CGROM 143 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 144 according to the display list created by the CPU 102 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

The display list is composed of a command group for instructing the execution of drawing in frame units. 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.

The production control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 80, from the speaker 67 through the voice control circuit 106, voice, music, sound effects, etc. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control circuit 106 may be used as a board to mount the CPU. 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. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the voice data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the sub-control board 90 is connected with various switches as an input section, various solenoids as a drive source, and motors through a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 also outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include an effect button detection switch 63a and an effect grip detection switch 64a.

The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 has been pressed. The effect grip detection switch 64a detects that the effect grip 64 has been pressed. When each detection switch detects that it has been operated, it outputs a signal according to the content of the detection to the sub-control board 90.

Various solenoids connected to the sub control board 90 include a movable board solenoid 15B. The board movable body solenoid 15B drives and operates the board movable body 15A. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the movable board 15A, and controls the operation of the movable body 15A via the lamp control circuit 107. It should be noted that the board moving device 15 is configured by the board moving body 15A and the board moving body solenoid 15B.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 80. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 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 66, and according to the light emission pattern data of the frame lamp 66. Control the light emission. Note that the data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute the lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like and the operation control of the movable board 15A. 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. Description of Game Played by Main Control Board 80 Next, a game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting opening 20, the special map 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special map 1 holding number (U1) is less than 4. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 indicator 41a displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special map 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 prize is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the prize is finished.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is less than 4. When the special figure 2 lottery is carried out, the special figure 2 indicator 41b 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. In other words, the special drawing 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 prize is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the prize is finished.

In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, the game ball winning the first starting opening 20 is referred to as "establishment of the first start condition", and the special figure 2 hold number ( Winning a game ball to the second starting opening 22 when U2) is less than 4 is referred to as "establishment of a second starting condition". Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition".

The main control board 80, when performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, setting of game state), obtains special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is satisfied, and Various judgments are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 5(A), the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical value information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical value information) for making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number (numerical value information) for performing the reach determination. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number (numerical value information) for performing a fluctuation pattern determination of a special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of the special symbol random number is 0 to 65535. The range of the jackpot symbol type random number is 0 to 199. The range of the reach random number is 0 to 255. The range of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99.

Next, each determination performed using the special figure relation random number will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to carry out a jackpot game) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the gaming state (normal probability state/high probability state). That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state. The details of the normal probability state and the high probability state will be described later, but the normal probability state is a game state in which the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination is set to be relatively low. On the other hand, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot is set to be relatively high.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss as the result of the jackpot determination. The main control board 80 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be the jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. There is. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the special symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the jackpot symbol type using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIGS. 6(B) to 6(C) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. .. The type of the jackpot pattern is associated with the jackpot contents, in other words, the jackpot constituent elements such as the game benefits given to the player. The details of the jackpots (the components of the jackpots) associated with the jackpot symbol types will be described later.

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 20/second starting port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6(B)) and the variable display used when performing the variable display of the toku-zu 1 are displayed. There is a jackpot symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6C) used when performing. Each of the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table is further associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the first jackpot symbol type determination table includes a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in the non-time saving state and a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in the time saving state. Further, the second jackpot symbol type determination table, there is a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in the non-time saving state and a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in the time saving state. The non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later.

In each of the four jackpot symbol type determination tables, 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 main control board 80 collates the obtained jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 6(B), four types of jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol A01 to a jackpot symbol A04, are provided as jackpot symbols (according to Toku-zu 1) when the first start opening 20 is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(C), nine types of jackpot symbols of jackpot symbol B01 to jackpot symbol B09 are provided as jackpot symbols (according to Toku-zu 2) when the second start opening 22 is won. There is. Then, 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.

The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type distribution rate (%) are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 6B to 6C, and can be set appropriately. The types of jackpot symbols are not limited to the 14 types of jackpot symbols shown in FIGS. 6(B) to 6(C), and can be set appropriately. For example, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than four types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value. Further, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpot symbols of more or less than nine types may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value.

Next, the reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not a reach is generated using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 6D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to describe the reach, the variation effect which is a prerequisite of the reach will be described.

When the special figure is variably displayed, a variation effect is performed according to the variably displayed special figure. The variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as the image display device 7, the board movable device 15, the effect button 63, the effect grip 64, the frame lamp 66, and the speaker 67. As a variation effect, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 variably displays effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the special figure. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed along with the variable display of the special symbol, and the variation stop (stop indicator) of the effect symbol is performed with the variation stop (stop indicator) of the special symbol. In addition, the effect of variably displaying the effect symbol is also referred to as effect symbol variable effect. The effect design variable effect constitutes a part of the "variable effect". The effect symbols include a normal effect symbol that is a normal effect symbol and a small effect symbol that is basically smaller than the normal effect symbol.

The normal effect design, for example, the display unit 7a is divided into three symbol display areas "left" "middle" "right", the left effect design 8L displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle symbol display area It is composed of a medium effect symbol 8C displayed in and a right effect symbol 8R displayed in the right symbol display area (see FIG. 17, etc.). In the following, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R may be collectively referred to as "effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R".

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are each composed of, for example, numbers "1" to "8". Then, in the variable display of the normal effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the display unit 7a, and the numbers displayed (visible) in the display unit 7a are sequentially changed. In addition, the mode of the variable display of the normal effect symbols is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be another mode such as the mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left). Further, it is possible to adopt a mode in which the numbers forming the normal effect design are successively replaced at a predetermined fixed position (for example, rotating at the fixed position) instead of scrolling. In addition, in the variable effect, in addition to the normal effect design, effect images other than the normal effect design such as the small effect design, the background image, and the character image are also displayed.

When the special drawing is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, the various numbers that have been sequentially switched on the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, by the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R which are stopped and displayed (the result of the variable display, that is, the result of the special symbol lottery) which is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, , Displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easy for the player to understand the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special figure lottery on the display section 7a of the image display device 7 rather than the special figure 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b.

And the reach is an effect for making the player expect a jackpot by using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect. Specifically, the reach is a state in which one of the normal effect symbols scroll-displayed among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is the remaining one, and the normal effect symbol scroll-displayed is stopped at any symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of “5↓5”) in which a combination of effect symbols showing a big hit is displayed depending on whether it is displayed (see FIG. 16(D)). The normal effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined normal effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, although it is not replaced with a different normal effect symbol, a slight change (for example, , Repeated up and down reciprocation, repeated oscillating, expanded and contracted, etc.). The mode of temporary stop is not limited to these.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, 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 determination table). The details of the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later, but the non time saving state and the time saving state are the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving the display result: the special figure variation time ), the special figure variation time is likely to be shorter in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state.

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 main control board 80 collates the reach random number thus obtained with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 6D, the reach random number used in the non-time saving state is determined to be “reach present (reach is generated)” than the reach determination table used in the time saving state. Many judgment values are distributed. If the result of the reach determination is "reach is present (reach is generated)", the reach is basically generated in the fluctuating effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, the reach does not occur in the variable effect. That is, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", in the fluctuating effect, after the fluctuating display of the normal effect symbol is started, a special action occurs in the normal effect symbol in the fluctuating display. Without doing, the variable display of the normal effect design is ended and the stop display of the normal effect design is performed. 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 (reach is generated)” is referred to as “reach with loss”, and “no reach ( "No reach is generated") is sometimes referred to as "miss without reach".

On the other hand, the small effect symbol is divided into, for example, a narrow area at the lower left of the display unit 7a into three symbol display areas of "upper", "middle" and "lower", and an upper small symbol 9U displayed in the upper symbol display area. , A small and medium-sized symbol 9C displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a lower-small symbol 9D displayed in the lower symbol display area (see FIG. 17, etc.). In the following, the upper small symbol 9U, the medium small symbol 9C and the lower small symbol 9D may be collectively referred to as "small symbol 9U, 9C, 9D".

The small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are variably displayed along with the start of the special figure variability display. That is, the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the variable display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are simultaneously started. Each of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D is composed of, for example, numbers “1” to “8”. Then, in the variable display of the small effect symbols, each of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D is sequentially replaced with a different number on the spot. Therefore, while the special figure variation display is being performed, the variation display of the normal effect symbol and the variation display of the small effect symbol are performed, but the mode differs depending on the type of the effect symbol. Then, the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are stopped along with the stop of the special figure variation display. That is, the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are simultaneously started. The stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are basically performed by the same combination of numbers (stop display mode). Although details will be described later, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped before being completely stopped, but the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are not temporarily stopped. Further, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are in the reach state, the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are not in the reach state, and the three small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are variably displayed.

Next, the variation pattern determination of the special symbol will be described. The variation pattern determination of the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern determination) is a variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination) of the special symbol shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining a variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of variation display of special symbols using a table). The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying a predetermined item relating to the special figure variation time and the effect contents of the variation effect. In addition, the special figure variation pattern includes the information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination as well as the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the variable effect.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol that is subjected to the variation display to be determined (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 associated with the type (first starting port 20/second starting port 22). 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. 7) used when performing the variation display of special figure 1 and the variation display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 8) used when performing.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving state) used in the non-time saving state and the feature used in the time saving state. FIG. 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time saving state). Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the time saving state includes the normal special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the normal time saving state) and the specific condition for reference. There is a special Toku-zu 1 variation pattern determination table (a Toku-zu 1 variation pattern determination table for a special time saving state) that is used when Here, the "specific condition" is a predetermined number of times set in advance without winning the jackpot after the new time saving state is set by winning the jackpot symbol of a predetermined type (in the first embodiment, It is set that the variable display of the special symbol will be performed “time saving number (100 times)−1” times) described later. On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state) and the normal time saving state Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for normal time saving state) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table used for special time saving state (special time saving characteristic 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state are the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the jackpot, and the reachable loss feature. There are a variation pattern determination table of FIG. 1 and a variation pattern determination table of special figure 2, and a variation pattern determination table of variation 1 and a variation pattern determination table of variation without reach. Similarly, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the normal time saving state, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for jackpots, and the reach with loss The special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the special time saving state, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the big hit, and the reachable loss There are a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, and a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-free loss.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reachless loss are also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, when the special figure 1 hold pattern (U1) is 3 to 4 FIG. 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for. Further, 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 is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach.

As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the type of special symbol, the game state, etc., the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure The fluctuation pattern random number judgment value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern by collating the obtained fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. Then, the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol variation time according to the special symbol variation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the special symbol indicator 41. Also, a variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern is performed.

The special figure fluctuation pattern includes information about the effect flow that constitutes the effect contents of the change effect based on the special figure change time. The effect flow of this variation effect is shown in the remark of the third item from the right of each special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 8. Here, each effect that constitutes the effect flow of the variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

First, the types of variation effects will be described. In the variation production, the variation display is started after the variation display of the normal production symbol is started, and the variation display is ended while the variation display mode is maintained in the normal mode. There is a special variation effect in which the display mode is a special mode different from the normal mode. Here, the special aspect includes the reach described above.

Next, various types of effects that make up the effect flow of the variable effect will be described. As the effects that compose the effect flow of the variable effect, there are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, special reach (SP reach), pinch arrival effect, pinch avoidance challenge effect, and mode continuation end branch point effect. is there. The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach).

The normal fluctuation is an effect in which the normal effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner at a high speed such that it is difficult to recognize each normal effect symbol without the special effect pattern becoming a special mode. Then, all the parts of the normal fluctuation effect (the part from the fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop of the normal effect symbol), and the part until the reach in the special fluctuation effect is established (established) are constituted by the normal fluctuations.

Immediately after the reach is established (confirmed), the N reach is a state in which the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the normal effect design forming the reach is temporarily stopped, and the remaining one normal It is an effect in which the effect symbol is decelerating and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of the jackpot suggested by N-reach is higher than the normal fluctuation and lower than the development performance and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends with N reach, the remaining one effect symbol varying at the low speed stops. In the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol basically stops at the same normal effect symbol as the normal effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of a loss, the remaining one normal effect design stops at an effect design different from the normal effect design forming the reach. If the variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one normal effect symbol changes again at high speed, and the reach is maintained and the next effect (“developing effect” in the first embodiment) is developed. (Switches).

As for the development effect, the established reach is maintained, but the normal effect design constituting the reach is reduced and a predetermined position (for example, the left effect design 8L is the upper left of the display unit 7a, the right effect design 8R is the display unit 7a). This is an effect in which a dedicated background image is displayed (video flows) in the state of moving to the upper right). The variation production does not end with the development production, and the development production is always developed (branched) to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach.

The SP reach is an effect in which a dedicated background image for a longer time than the background image for the development effect is displayed (video flows) while the reach in the development effect is maintained. The weak SP reach and the strong SP reach are types of SP reach that can be executed in a normal game state described later, and the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although the details will be described later, in the strong SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the content of the effect of the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles the enemy character at the enemy's base is displayed (a battle image is displayed on the display unit 7a). On the other hand, in the weak SP reach, the 2DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as a content of the effect of the weak SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a battle image is displayed on the display unit 7a).

Further, the pinch arrival effect is an effect that can be executed mainly in a time saving state described later, and develops (is executed) immediately after the reach is established. Although the reach that has been established is maintained even in the pinch arrival effect, the normal effect symbol that constitutes the reach is reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol 8L is the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is the display unit 7a. (Upper right corner), a dedicated background image is displayed (video is displayed). An image in which the hero character is attacked by the enemy character and is in a pinch is displayed in the background image dedicated to the pinch arrival effect.

The pinch avoidance challenge effect is an effect that can be mainly executed in a later-described short-time state, and develops from the pinch arrival effect (executively executed from the pinch arrival effect). In the pinch avoidance challenge effect, a dedicated background image for a longer time than the background image for the pinch arrival effect is displayed (the video flows) while the reach in the pinch arrival effect is maintained.

In addition, the "reach is maintained" in the development performance, SP reach, pinch arrival performance, and pinch avoidance challenge performance includes the development performance, SP reach, pinch arrival performance, and pinch avoidance challenge performance. Not only in the state in which the normal effect design constituting the display is visible on the display unit 7a, for example, the normal effect design constituting the reach is temporarily difficult to see or not visible from the display unit 7a in relation to the dedicated background image. It also includes possible states.

The mode continuation end branch point effect is an effect performed in the variable effect that is performed along with the special figure fluctuation display based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined using the special time saving state special figure fluctuation pattern determination table described above. , A branch point of whether or not a specific effect mode (space mode, sky mode, mountain mode) described later continues or, in other words, a branch point of whether the time saving state advantageous to the player continues or ends. It is a production that excites the player by creating it.

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure variation pattern determination table in FIGS. 7 to 8, the special figure variation pattern including the information about the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the variation effect is The name will be associated with the figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the variable effect. In addition, although the production flow of the variation effect relating to the normal A loss variation and the normal B loss variation that can be selected in the non-time saving state is configured by only the normal variation, the special figure variation time of the special figure variation pattern is 10 seconds. And 5 seconds are different. Similarly, the production flow of the variation production relating to the shortened A lost variation and the shortened B lost variation that can be selected in the time saving state is also configured by only the normal variation, but the special figure variation time of the special figure variation pattern is 6 seconds. And 3 seconds are different.

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 is variably displayed on the special figure display device 41. And, in the variable display of special symbols, as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery), when the big hit symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbols is not performed, and subsequently, the big hit game is executed.

In addition, the main control board 80, once the game ball wins the starting openings 20 and 22 and acquires the special figure-related random number, temporarily stores it in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure reservation storage section 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub control board 90. The start winning command includes information on whether or not it is a big hit (win/win information). Further, the start winning command includes information (starting mouth information) as to which of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 22 the winning opening has been won. Furthermore, the start winning command includes information (game state information) as to which game state the player has won in the normal probability state or the high probability state. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command by using the starting prize command specifying table shown in FIG. 10 based on the obtained special figure relation random number. It should be noted that the start winning command may include at least win/loss information, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the special symbol relation random number, but before the variable display of the special symbol that is executed based on the special symbol relation random number, the sub-control board 90 such as win/fail information. By sending to, the pre-reading effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree can be executed and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the main control board 80 carries out the general figure lottery on condition that the general figure reservation number (G) is less than four. When the universal figure lottery is carried out, the universal figure display 42 displays variable display of the universal figure (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 28 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved universal figures (G) is less than 4 is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure variable start condition".

The main control board 80, when performing such a series of games (general drawing lottery, variable display of general figures, auxiliary games), by establishing the universal figure fluctuation start condition, obtains a normal symbol random number, and makes it a normal symbol random number. The hit determination is performed based on the above. Usually, the random number is provided with a range. Specifically, the range of normal symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 5B).

The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a hit determination table (time saving hit determination table) used in the time saving state.

In each hit judgment table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number judgment value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit judgment. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a hit. As shown in FIG. 11(A), the hit determination table used in the time saving state has a larger number of normal symbol random values determined as a hit than the hit determination table used in the non-time saving state. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is loss, basically, the loss symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure.

Next, a description will be given of the fluctuation pattern determination of the universal figure (general pattern variation pattern determination). The variation pattern determination of the universal figure is a determination for determining the universal pattern variation pattern using the universal pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11(B). The universal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items regarding variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time. The general pattern fluctuation pattern includes the result of hit judgment in addition to the general pattern fluctuation time.

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

Each public figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one public figure fluctuation pattern which is the result of the public figure fluctuation pattern determination. That is, the main control board 80 determines the general figure fluctuation pattern FP1 (general figure fluctuation time is 15 seconds) in the non-time saving state, and the general figure fluctuation pattern FP2 (general figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds in the time saving state). ). The fluctuation display of the general drawing according to the fluctuation time of the general drawing determined by this determination is displayed on the general figure display 42.

In this way, by performing the hit determination and the change pattern determination of the general figure, the general figure display 42 variably displays the general figure. Then, in the variable display of the public figure, as the display result (the result of the general figure lottery), when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed.

In the auxiliary game, the opening and closing of the electric Chu 23 (second starting port 22) is performed. The elements that make up the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include the number of times the electric Chu 23 is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the closing time between the openings when the second starting opening 22 is opened multiple times (so-called " Interval time”) is included. Each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) using the electric-chu open pattern table shown in FIG. 11(C). The electric-chu open pattern table is provided in association with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each electric-chu open pattern table. Therefore, the main control board 80, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, executes the auxiliary game according to the game state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

In the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, even if the auxiliary game is executed, it is difficult to win the game ball into the electric ball 23.

In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds and the second opening time is 2.5 seconds. The interval (closing) time between the first opening and the second opening is 1.0 second. Therefore, when the auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to win the game ball to the electric ball 23.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The special figure display device 41 and the public figure display device 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided with a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure display device 41 is operating is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not operating is called a “normal probability state”. Therefore, when the probability variation function of the special figure display device 41 operates, the display result of variable display of the special symbol by the special figure display device 41 (that is, a stop symbol) becomes a big hit symbol compared to when it does not operate. Becomes higher.

Further, a state in which the fluctuation time reduction function of the special figure display device 41 is operating is called a “time saving state”, and a state in which it is not operating is called a “non-time saving state”. In the time saving state, the special figure variation time (the time from the start of variation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined such that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more often than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 7 and 8). That is, when the variation time reduction function of the special figure display device 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter special figure variation time than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, 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.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 41 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the public figure display device 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure display device 41. That is, in the time saving state, the hit determination is performed using the hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number that is determined to be a hit is larger than the hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11A). That is, when the probability variation function of the universal figure display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the universal figure by the universal figure display 42 will be a winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated.

In the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the universal figure variation time is determined based on the universal figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the universal figure fluctuation time is determined to be 15.0 seconds in the non-time saving state and 3.0 seconds in the time saving state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 operates, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game is set to be longer than that in the non-time saving state.

In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the universal figure display 42 and the opening time extension function of the power cable 23 are operating, the power cable 23 is compared to the case where these functions are not operating. Is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting opening 22. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting opening 22 by the electric chew 23) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state can also be referred to as an electric support control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state can also be referred to as a non-electric power assist control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state need not operate all of the above functions. That is, the function is not activated due to the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the universal figure display 42, the variation time shortening function of the universal figure display 42, and the open time extension function of the power cable 23. It suffices that the electric tube 23 is opened more easily than when.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the high base state is set in association with the time saving state. Therefore, in the following, the high probability state, the time saving state, and the high base state, which are advantageous to the player, are simply referred to as the "high probability state and the time saving state" unless otherwise specified. The normal probability state, the time saving state, and the high base state, which are advantageous to the player, are simply referred to as the “normal probability state and the time saving state” unless otherwise specified. The high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the time saving state.

The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is also called a "normal game state". Note that the game state is set to the normal game state with the start of the jackpot game.

Next, the jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As described above, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is continuously executed. The jackpot game is a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the special winning opening 30, an 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 game. It is composed of the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game until the jackpot game ends. 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. In the following, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) are the number of round games, the number of times of opening the special winning opening 30 in each round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 30, and closing until the next opening. It includes time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. Each of these elements is associated with the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9 based on the type of the jackpot pattern that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game control table is provided in association with the jackpot symbols. In each jackpot game control table, jackpot game components are stored. Therefore, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes a jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot pattern that is stopped and displayed. Here, the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 16R, the special winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. The one-time opening opens the special winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, and the number of actual round games is also 16. The substantial round game is a round game in which the game balls can actually win up to the upper limit number of winnings per round game (9 in the first embodiment). In the following, the jackpot pattern A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B02 are referred to as "16R jackpot game". Then, the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02 for executing the 16R jackpot game are also referred to as “16R jackpot”.

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04, the round game is performed 12 times, and the jackpot 30 is opened once per round game from 1R to 12R. However, unlike the 12R jackpot game, the maximum winning opening 30 is opened from 1R to 6R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds with one opening, and 0 is maximum with one opening from 7R to 12R. The special winning opening 30 opens for 1 second. From 7R to 12R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the special winning opening 30 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which winning into the special winning opening 30 cannot be expected. In other words, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 12, but the actual number of round games is 6. In the following, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 is referred to as "6R jackpot game". The jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 for executing the 6R jackpot game is also referred to as "6R jackpot".

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03, a round game is played 16 times. Then, from 1R to 16R, the special winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. The one-time opening opens the special winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, and the number of actual round games is also 16.

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B04, a round game is played 12 times. Then, from 1R to 12R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. The one-time opening opens the special winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 12, and the number of actual round games is also 12.

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B05, a round game is played eight times. From 1R to 8R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. The one-time opening opens the special winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is eight, and the number of actual round games is eight.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B06, a round game is played four times. From 1R to 4R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. The one-time opening opens the special winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is four, and the number of actual round games is four.

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06, different round games are played, and all round games are substantially round games. Then, as will be described later in detail, when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, a special normal effect symbol (RUB symbol) that appears only when the jackpot symbol is won is displayed in the special symbol variable display. .. Therefore, in the following, these jackpot games are collectively referred to as "rank up bonus (RUB)". And, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03 in which 16 round games are played is called "16R/RUB". Similarly, the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B04 which is played 12 times round is "12R・RUB", and the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B05 which is played 8 round games is "8R・RUB", the big hit game according to the big hit symbol B06 in which four round games are played is called "4R RUB". In addition, the jackpot symbol B03 which is a jackpot for executing 16R/RUB is also called "16RUB jackpot", the jackpot symbol B04 which is a jackpot for executing 12R・RUB is also called "12RUB jackpot", and a jackpot for executing 8R・RUB. Certain jackpot pattern B05 is also called "8RUB jackpot", and jackpot symbol B06, which is a jackpot for executing 4R/RUB, is also called "4RUB jackpot". The 16 RUB jackpot, 12 RUB jackpot, 8 RUB jackpot, and 4 RUB jackpot are collectively referred to as "RUB jackpot".

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B07 and the jackpot symbol B09, a round game is performed twice. Then, from 1R to 2R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. In the one opening, the special winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is two, and the actual number of round games is zero. In the following, the jackpot pattern B07 and the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern B09 are referred to as "2R jackpot game". Then, the jackpot symbol B07 for executing the 2R jackpot game and the jackpot symbol B09 are also referred to as "2R jackpot".

The main control board 80 newly sets the gaming state after the big hit game in association with the end of the big hit game. Specifically, if the main control board 80 wins the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07, it sets the high probability state along with the end of the jackpot game and sets the time saving state (the high probability state and Set a time saving state). Hereinafter, the “high-probability state and time saving state” is referred to as “high-probability time saving”. Therefore, when the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 described above are won, the game proceeds with a high probability time saving after the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game. In this case, this high-probability time saving is held until the next one of the jackpots is won. In the following, the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 for advancing the game with a high probability time saving after the jackpot game are also referred to as "high probability time saving jackpot".

On the other hand, if the big hit symbols A04 and B08 to B09 are won, the time saving state is set with the end of the big hit game, but the high probability state is not set. Therefore, in the case of winning the above jackpot symbols A04, B08 to B09, with the end of the jackpot game, the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game. Hereinafter, the “normal probability state and time saving state” is referred to as “low probability time saving”. Then, in this case, the number of hours saved is set to “100 times”. The number of saved times is the upper limit of the number of times of variable display of special symbols that can be executed without winning the jackpot in the saved time state that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the big hit symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 are won, it can be said that the number of time saving is not set, or the number of time saving is “infinite”. In the following, the jackpot symbols A04 and B08 to B09 for advancing the game with a low-probability time saving after the jackpot game are also referred to as “low-probability time-saving jackpot”.

As described above, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol A01) for executing the jackpot game in which the actual round game is performed 16 times is 10%. In the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols B01 to B03) for executing the jackpot game in which the actual round game is performed 16 times is 85%. That is, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the winning in the second starting opening 22 is a jackpot, a jackpot game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained is executed at a high rate. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special drawing 2 lottery in which the game balls are won in the second starting opening 22 is performed, rather than the special drawing 1 lottery in which the gaming balls are won in the first starting opening 20. However, it is set to be advantageous to the player.

4. Game Flow Next, a basic game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a premise for explaining the game flow, the effect mode will be described first. The effect mode is an effect, particularly a category (or a superordinate conceptual attribute) of the variable effect, and the effect mode of the variable effect is associated with the effect mode. In detail, the effect contents of the variable effect are set for each effect mode. In the first embodiment, the normal effect mode, the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode are set as the effect modes. Therefore, the variation effect includes a variation effect in the normal effect mode, a variation effect in the space mode, a variation effect in the sky mode, and a variation effect in the mountain mode. Each effect mode is associated with an expectation that it is set to a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability expectation”). That is, the production mode suggests a high probability expectation.

The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the normal game state and indicates the normal game state. That is, the normal effect mode is an effect mode indicating that the high probability expectation is “0”. Space mode is a production mode that can be set for both high-probability time saving and low-probability time saving, and has the highest high-probability expectation of all the production modes, and a production with a high probability probability state. Mode. The sky mode is also an effect mode that can be set at any of the high-probability time saving and the low-probability time saving, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. The mountain mode is also an effect mode that can be set in both the high-probability time saving and the low-probability time saving, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. The "space mode", "sky mode", and "mountain mode" mean that the background image of the universe, the background image of the sky, and the background of the mountain are displayed on the display unit 7a when the respective effect modes are set. This is because the image is displayed.

While the variation effect is being performed, a background image is displayed on the display unit 7a in addition to the effect pattern. This background image is mainly an effect other than the development effect in the variation effect, the SP reach, the pinch arrival effect, and the effect other than the pinch avoidance challenge effect, in other words, all the sections in the normal variation effect and the development effect in the special variation effect (variation). It is a section from the start of the effect to the section from the start to the reach+during N reach) and the background image when the variation effect and the demonstration effect are not executed. Then, this background image is associated with the effect mode. That is, the background image includes a background image G100 for the normal effect mode (background image G100 for normal mode), a background image G101 for space mode (background image G101 for space mode), and a background image G102 for sky mode (sky). There is a mode background image G102) and a mountain mode background image G103 (mountain mode background image G103). Although the specific contents of these background images are set appropriately, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal background image G100 is composed of a mountain landscape viewed from the ground (see FIG. 12). (A)), the space mode background image G101 is composed of space (FIG. 12(B)), the sky mode background image G102 is composed of sky (FIG. 12(C)), and the mountain mode background image G103 is of the mountain. It consists of a landscape (Fig. 12(D)).

As described above, four types of effect modes are set, but as a trigger for switching the effect modes, a jackpot winning or a change in the gaming state is provided.

Next, as a premise for explaining a basic game flow by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the contents of the jackpot associated with the jackpot symbol will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in the first embodiment, 13 types of jackpot symbols (four types of jackpot symbols according to Toku-zu 1 and 9 types of jackpot symbols according to Toku-zu 2) are provided. Then, the contents of the jackpot are associated with each jackpot pattern. As shown in FIG. 13, the contents of the jackpot include the gaming profit and the jackpot effect design given to the player. The game profit given to the player includes a big hit game, a game state set at the end of the big hit game, and a number of times saved when a low probability time save is set.

First, the "big hit effect design" as the big hit content will be described. The "big hit effect design" represents the name of the combination of the three effect symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable effect according to the special figure variable display in which the big hit design is stopped and displayed. In the first embodiment, for both the normal effect symbol and the small effect symbol, three effect symbols are variably displayed, and the stop mode (combination) of the three effect symbols when stopped and displayed is the special figure lottery result. It represents.

When the big hit symbol A01 to the big hit symbol A04, the big hit symbol B01, the big hit symbol B02, and the big hit symbol B08 are won, the three effect symbols (1 to 8) that are stopped and displayed are composed of the same numbers. Here, each number is colored. In the first embodiment, the effect symbols 3, 5, and 7 are red, and the effect symbols 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are blue. "Red design" shown in FIG. 13 indicates that when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the three effect symbols are arranged in red 3, 5, and 7 effect symbols. On the other hand, the "blue symbol" shown in FIG. 13 indicates that, when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the three effect symbols are aligned with the blue effect symbols 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8.

In addition, the "2R symbol" shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols which are stopped and displayed when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won. In the first embodiment, as the 2R symbol, a left normal effect symbol, a medium normal effect symbol, a right normal effect symbol and an upper small effect symbol, a small and medium effect symbol, a lower small effect symbol = "1/5/1", "2. It is composed of "5.2", "4.5.4", "6.3.6", and "8.3.8". The "RUB symbol" shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won. In the first embodiment, as the RUB symbol, a left normal effect symbol, a medium normal effect symbol, a right normal effect symbol, an upper small effect symbol, a small and medium effect symbol, and a lower small effect symbol = "1, R, 1", "2. R.2", "4.R.4", "6.R.6", "8.R.8". That is, in the combination of the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, the normal effect symbol and the small effect symbol made of "R" other than the numbers are stopped and displayed as the medium effect symbol and the small and medium effect symbol.

Next, the "big hit game" as a big hit content will be described. As described above, when the "big hit" is won in the special drawing lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is played. The type of jackpot game to be executed is associated with the jackpot symbol type that is stopped and displayed. As mentioned above, as types of jackpot games, 16R jackpot games, 6R jackpot games, 16R/RUB, 12R/RUB, 8R/RUB, 4R/RUB, and 2R jackpot games are provided, as shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol type and the jackpot game type are associated with each other.

Next, the "gaming state" as the jackpot content will be described. As described above, if you win the "big hit" in the special drawing lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped, the big hit game is played, and at the end of the big hit game, it is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The game state is set. Then, the type of game state that is newly set is associated with the jackpot symbol type that is stopped and displayed. As described above, a high probability time saving and a low probability time saving are provided as types of the newly set gaming state, and as shown in FIG. 13, a jackpot symbol type and a newly set gaming state type. Are associated with.

Next, the “time saving frequency” as the jackpot content will be described. As mentioned above, if you win the "big hit" in the special drawing lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped, the big hit game is played, and at the end of the big hit game, a low probability time saving may be set. .. When the low-probability time saving is set, the specified number of special figure variation displays that can be executed with the low-probability time saving without winning the jackpot is also set. This stipulated number of times is a shortened number of times. In the first embodiment, only one type of time saving number is set, but a plurality of types of time saving numbers may be set according to the jackpot symbol type.

As shown in FIG. 13, for the jackpot symbol type, a “jackpot name” is provided in association with the jackpot content associated with the jackpot symbol type (jackpot effect symbol, jackpot game, gaming state, etc.).

Next, a game flow in which the game state and the effect mode are switched when the jackpot or the like is won will be described with reference to FIG.

For example, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the game is left-handed and the special map 1 lottery and the special map 1 are variably displayed. Then, as a result of the special drawing 1 lottery, it is assumed that the jackpot pattern is won. When the big hit symbol is won in the special drawing 1 lottery, the type of the big hit symbol is determined to be any of the big hit symbol A01 to the big hit symbol A04. Here, it is assumed that the big hit symbol A01 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and a high probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In addition, it is assumed that the big hit symbol A02 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the 6R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set (enter the space mode) with the end of the 16R jackpot game or the 6R jackpot game. Then, the high-probability time saving and space mode continues until a big hit is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. By setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 20(A), a background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and a right-handing notification image G20 for notifying that right-handing is performed is displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the space mode is set, the remaining number of times (space mode remaining number) at which the special figure variation display can be executed in the space mode (or time saving state) is displayed on the upper right of the display unit 7a, for example. The effect mode remaining number of times image G21 is displayed. Here, the space mode (or the time saving state) is won until the big hit in the space mode and continues until the big hit game is executed. Therefore, in the effect mode remaining number image G21, it continues until the next big hit. An image G22 representing this (the portion of “∞” in FIG. 20A, hereinafter referred to as “effect mode continuation confirmation image G22”) is displayed. Therefore, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is included in the effect mode remaining number image G21. In this way, the space mode set by winning the jackpot symbol A01 or the jackpot symbol A02 (so-called “first hit”) when the left-handed game is played in the normal gaming state has a high probability time saving. You have been informed. As shown in FIGS. 20(B) to 20(D), the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 does not change even if a new variation effect is started.

When the game is left-handed in the normal game state, the big hit symbol A03 is won and the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the 6R jackpot game is ended. Therefore, it is assumed that the high probability time saving is set. In addition, the big hit design A04 is elected, the stop design of the production design due to the blue design is done, the 6R big hit game is executed, the low probability time saving is set with the end of the 6R big hit game. In this case, the mountain mode is set (the mountain mode is entered) with the end of the 6R jackpot game. That is, the mountain mode is set regardless of whether the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set by winning the big hit symbol A03 or the big hit symbol A04.

The mountain mode is set by the winning of the big hit symbol A03 or the big hit symbol A04 in the normal game state (normal effect mode), so that the display unit 7a displays the mountain mode background image as shown in FIG. 24(A). G103 is displayed and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed.

Here, since the number of shortening times for the short-time state (or low-probability time saving) set by winning the big hit symbol A04 is 100, the low-probability time saving in this case is on condition that the big hit is not won. , Until the special figure variation display is displayed 100 times. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24(A), the effect mode remaining number image G21 is displayed also in the mountain mode set based on the fact that the big hit symbol A04 is won, but here, the time saving state (or, The number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times (time-remaining number of times) that the special figure variation display can be executed with a low probability time saving is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. Therefore, immediately after the mountain mode is set, "100" is displayed in the number portion of the effect mode remaining number image G21. Then, the number portion is decremented by "1" each time the special figure variation display is started (see FIGS. 24B to 24D). In the following, the number portion displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21 and subtracted by "1" each time the special figure variation display is started is referred to as "remaining number number image G23". Therefore, the remaining number image G23 is included in the effect mode remaining number image G21. The low probability time saving and mountain mode is set upon the winning of the jackpot symbol A04, and in the low probability time saving and mountain mode, when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is set. While being set (shifting to the normal game state), the normal effect mode is set (shifting to the normal effect mode).

In addition, the time saving state (or high probability time saving) set by winning the big hit symbol A03 is the same as when the big hit symbol A01 and the big hit symbol A02 are won. It continues until the game is executed. However, also in this case, the number-of-remaining-numbers image G23 is displayed in the effect mode number-of-remaining images G21 as in the case of winning the big hit symbol A04 in the normal game state. Then, in the mountain mode set upon the winning of the big hit symbol A03, the number relating to the remaining number-of-times number image G23 is decremented by "1" every time the special figure variation display is started (Fig. 24(B )-FIG. 24(D)). In this way, the high probability time saving is set when the jackpot symbol A03 is won in the normal gaming state, and the low probability time saving is set when the jackpot symbol A04 is won. Since the contents of the effect images are the same, it is difficult to determine which game state the game image is in from the effect images displayed on the display unit 7a. However, while the jackpot symbol A03 selection rate in the non-time saving state is 5%, the jackpot symbol A04 selection rate is 35%, so when the mountain mode is set, It can be inferred that it is more likely that the probability is low. In addition, when the jackpot pattern A03 is won, a high-probability time saving and mountain mode is set, and in the high-probability time saving and mountain mode, when the special map variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability Space mode is set while maintaining time saving (transition to space mode). Then, along with the transition to the space mode, the number-of-remaining-numbers image G23 in the number-of-remaining-modes image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22. That is, when the big hit symbol A03 is won, the high-probability time saving and the mountain mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time saving and the mountain mode, the high probability time saving is notified. To be done.

As described above, even if the big hit is won in the normal game state and any one of the big hit symbols is determined, the time saving state is set. In the time saving state, basically, a right-handed game is played, and the special map 2 lottery and the special map 2 are variably displayed. Then, as described above, when the high-probability time saving and the space mode are set, if the jackpot is won in the special figure 2 lottery, the jackpot symbol type is determined to be one of the jackpot symbol B01 to the jackpot symbol B09.

Here, a game flow in the case where the normal game state is shifted to a high probability time saving and the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the jackpot is won when the space mode is set will be described. It is assumed that the jackpot symbol B01 is won and the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the 16R jackpot game, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues). Then, this high-probability time saving and space mode also continues until a big hit is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. Also in this case, as the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 20A, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handing notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmation image are displayed. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including G22 is displayed.

Also, when the high probability time saving and space mode are set, the big hit symbol B08 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and with the end of the 16R jackpot game. It is assumed that the low probability time saving is set. Also in this case, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues) with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Here, the number of time saving for the time saving state (or low probability time saving) set by winning the big hit symbol B08 is 100 times, so the low probability time saving in this case is on condition that the big hit is not won. , Until the special figure variation display is displayed 100 times. Therefore, when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 21A, the background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, the right-hand notification image G20, and the remaining number-of-times numerical image are displayed. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including G23 is displayed. In this case, the number in the remaining number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is “100”, and thereafter, as in the case of the mountain mode, the remaining number is displayed each time the special figure variation display is started. The number of the number image G23 is decremented by "1" (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

On the other hand, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B02 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and with the end of the 16R jackpot game. It is assumed that a high probability time saving is set. Also in this case, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues) with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, the high-probability time saving state and the space mode also continue until the big hit is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. However, in this case, when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 21A, the background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. Immediately after the space mode is set, the number of the remaining number numerical image G23 is "100", and thereafter, like the case of the mountain mode described above, the number of remaining number numerical image G23 is increased every time the special figure variation display is started. Is subtracted by "1" (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

In this way, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, if the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, and the same jackpot game component is provided. The configured 16R jackpot game is executed, the space mode continues, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving game state. is there.

Here, in the space mode where the low probability time saving is set, when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is set (shifts to the normal gaming state), The normal effect mode is set (shifts to the normal effect mode). On the other hand, in the space mode where high probability time saving is set, even if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time saving and space mode still win the jackpot and the jackpot game is executed. Continue until done. However, the number-of-remaining-numbers image G23 in the number-of-remaining-effects mode image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 as the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. That is, when the jackpot symbol B02 is won, the high-probability time saving and the space mode are continued, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time saving and the space mode, the high probability time saving is notified. To be done.

In addition, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, and the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R/RUB, 12R/RUB, 8R/RUB, Alternatively, it is assumed that one of 4R/RUB is executed and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the RUB. Also in this case, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues) with the end of the RUB. Then, this high-probability time saving and space mode also continues until a big hit is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. However, in this case, when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 21A, the background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. The number of the remaining number numerical image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is "100", and thereafter, like the case of the mountain mode described above, the number of remaining number numerical image is increased every time the special figure variation display is started. The number G23 is decremented by "1" (see FIGS. 21B to 21D).

In this way, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, when the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06 are won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, the RUB is executed, and the high probability time symbol and space are set. Mode continues. Then, paying attention only to the space mode in which the production mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, is the production content the same as when the big hit symbol B02 or the big hit symbol B08 is won, and is it a high probability time saving? It is difficult to determine if the probability is low. However, the low probability time saving is not set with the termination of the RUB executed when the stop display of the RUB symbol is performed, and the high probability time saving is always set, so the stop display of the RUB symbol is displayed. It is easy to recognize that there is a high probability time saving in the space mode after the is performed, but as in the case of winning the big hit symbol B02 or the big hit symbol B08, in the space mode, the production mode remaining count image In G21, the remaining number image G23 is displayed. In addition, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are continued with the winning of the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06, and the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability time saving and space mode, the case of the big hit symbol B02. Similarly, the number-of-remaining-numbers image G23 in the number-of-remaining-effects mode image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22, and it is notified that the probability time saving is high.

In addition, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, the big hit symbol B09 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and with the end of the 2R jackpot game. It is assumed that the low probability time saving is set. In this case, the empty mode is set with the end of the 2R jackpot game. By setting this sky mode, as shown in FIG. 23(A), the sky mode background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 7a and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. Here, the number of shortening times for the short-time state (or low-probability time saving) set by winning the big hit symbol B09 is 100, so the low-probability time saving in this case is on condition that the big hit is not won. , Until the special figure variation display is displayed 100 times. Then, by setting the empty mode, as shown in FIG. 23(A), the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed. In this case, the number of the remaining number-of-times number image G23 immediately after the empty mode is set is “100”, and thereafter, as in the case of the mountain mode described above, the number remains the same every time the special figure variation display is started. The number of the number-of-times number image G23 is subtracted by "1" (see FIG. 23(B) to FIG. 23(D)).

On the other hand, when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, the big hit symbol B07 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and with the end of the 2R jackpot game. It is assumed that a high probability time saving is set. Also in this case, the empty mode is set with the end of the 2R jackpot game. Then, the high-probability time saving state and the sky mode are won until a big hit is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and continue until the big hit game is executed. However, also in this case, as the sky mode is set, as shown in FIG. 23(A), the sky mode background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21. Immediately after the space mode is set, the number of the remaining number numerical image G23 is "100", and thereafter, like the case of the mountain mode described above, the number of remaining number numerical image G23 is increased every time the special figure variation display is started. Is subtracted by "1" (see FIGS. 23B to 23D).

In this way, when the high-probability time saving and the space mode are set, if the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the same jackpot game component is provided. The configured 2R jackpot game is executed, the empty mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the empty mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including this remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in a high probability time saving or a low probability time saving game state. is there.

Here, in the empty mode in which the low probability time saving is set, when the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is set (shifts to the normal gaming state), The normal effect mode is set (shifts to the normal effect mode). On the other hand, in the sky mode where high probability time saving is set, even if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time saving and sky mode still wins the jackpot and the jackpot game is executed. Continue until done. However, as the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the number-of-remaining-numbers image G23 in the number-of-reproduction-modes image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 (see FIG. 22(A)). That is, when the big hit symbol B07 is won, the high probability time saving and the sky mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high probability time saving and the sky mode, it is notified that the high probability time saving was performed. To be done. As shown in FIGS. 22(B) to 22(D), the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 in the empty mode does not change even if a new variable effect is started.

In this way, the special figure 2 lottery was performed in the space mode, which was set for the first time and was confirmed to have a high probability time saving, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B01 to B06 or B08, the red symbol, blue A stop display of the effect symbol by the symbol or the RUB symbol is performed, and it is easy to obtain the prize ball (the opening time of the special winning opening 30 is long, in other words, the time when the special winning opening 30 can easily win the game ball) A jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) is executed to set a high probability time saving or a low probability time saving, and the space mode continues. On the other hand, the special symbol 2 lottery was set in the space mode, which was set for the first hit and was confirmed to have a high probability time saving, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or B09, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol It is carried out, and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball (the opening time of the special winning opening 30 is short, in other words, the special winning opening 30 is opened during the time when it is difficult to put a game ball in) The jackpot game (2R jackpot game) Is executed to set the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving and the empty mode is set. In the following, a jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) that easily wins a prize ball is referred to as a "jacket jackpot game", and jackpot symbols B01 to B06 and B08 for executing the jackpot jackpot game with ball hits. This is called "big hit with a ball". On the other hand, the jackpot game (2R jackpot game) where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is referred to as a "bonus jackpot game", and the jackpot symbols B07 and B09 for executing the jackpot jackpot game are called "bonus jackpots". To call.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the percentage of the jackpot with a high probability time saving with a winning ball is 62.5%, whereas the jackpot with a low probability time saving is a big hit. The selected ratio is 15%. Therefore, it can be said that if the space mode continues, there is a high possibility that the probability will be shortened (high probability expectation). In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the percentage without a coin with a high probability time saving is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without a coin with a low probability time saving is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, when the space mode is changed to the sky mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the probability time is low (the probability of high probability is low).

Next, a game flow in the case where the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the jackpot is won when the empty mode is set in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving will be described. In this situation, it is assumed that the big hit symbol B01 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, this high-probability time saving and space mode continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. In this case, when the space mode is set, the background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including G22 is displayed.

Also, when the sky mode is set in the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving, the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won and the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, and the 16R jackpot game is executed, It is assumed that a high-probability time saving or a low-probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, as in the case where the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won in the space mode, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game, and the display is displayed as shown in FIG. 21(A). A space mode background image G101 is displayed on the section 7a, and a production mode remaining number image G21 including a right-handed notification image G20 and a remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In this way, if the big hit symbol B02 or the big hit symbol B08 is won when the empty mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, and 16R composed of the same big hit game constituent elements. The jackpot game is executed, the space mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving game state. is there.

In the space mode in which the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set with the chance to win the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 when the sky mode is set, without winning the jackpot. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot when the space mode is set. It is the same as the embodiment.

Further, when the sky mode is set in the high probability time saving or low probability time saving, the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06 are won, and the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R/RUB, 12R/RUB, It is assumed that 8R·RUB or 4R·RUB is executed and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the RUB. In this case, as in the case where the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06 are won in the space mode, the space mode is set with the end of the RUB, and the display unit 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 21(A). A background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the screen, and an effect mode remaining number image G21 including a right hitting notification image G20 and a remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In addition, in the space mode in which the high-probability time saving set by the chance to win the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06 when the sky mode is set is set in the space mode, the special symbol variation display without winning the big hit. The transition mode of the effect mode when is executed 100 times is the same as the transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot when the space mode is set. is there.

Further, when the sky mode is set in the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving, the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won and the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the 2R jackpot game is executed. It is assumed that the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set with the end of the 2R jackpot game. In this case, whichever game state is set, the empty mode is set (the empty mode continues) with the end of the 2R jackpot game, and the display portion 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. The background image G102 for the sky mode is displayed on the screen, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right hitting notification image G20 and the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In this way, when the big hit symbol B07 or the big hit symbol B09 is won when the empty mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the 2R which is composed of the same jackpot game constituent element. The jackpot game is executed, the empty mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the empty mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including this remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in a high probability time saving or a low probability time saving game state. is there.

In the sky mode in which the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set with the chance of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 when the sky mode is set, without winning the jackpot. When the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the transition mode of the production mode is the production mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without transitioning from the space mode to the sky mode and winning the jackpot. This is the same as the transition mode of.

In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is performed in the sky mode in which it is not easy to determine whether it is a high-probability time saving or a low-probability state, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbols B01 to B06 or B08, red The stop display of the effect design by the design, the blue design or the RUB design is performed, the jackpot jackpot game is executed, the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving is set, and the space mode is set. On the other hand, special figure 2 lottery is performed in the sky mode where it is not easy to determine whether it is a high-probability time saving or a low-probability state, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or B09, the effect symbol by the 2R symbol Is displayed, a jackpot-free big hit game is executed, and a high-probability time saving or a low-probability time saving is set, and the empty mode is continued.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Toku-zu 2, 62.5% of the jackpots that have a high probability probability of payout are selected, while 62.5% are selected. The selected ratio is 10%. Therefore, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the probability time will be shortened (high probability expectation) when the space mode is entered. In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the percentage without a coin with a high probability time saving is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without a coin with a low probability time saving is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, it can be said that when the empty mode continues, there is a high possibility that the probability is low and the time is short (the probability of high probability is low).

Next, a game flow in the case where the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the jackpot is won when the mountain mode is set in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving will be described. In this situation, it is assumed that the big hit symbol B01 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, this high-probability time saving and space mode continues until the jackpot is won in the high-probability time saving and space mode, and the big hit game is executed. In this case, when the space mode is set, the background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including G22 is displayed.

Further, when the mountain mode is set in the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving, the big hit symbol B02 or the big hit symbol B08 is won and the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, and the 16R big hit game is executed, It is assumed that a high-probability time saving or a low-probability time saving is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, as in the case where the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won in the empty mode, the space mode is set with the completion of the 16R jackpot game, and the display is displayed as shown in FIG. 21(A). The space image background image G101 is displayed on the section 7a, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In this way, when the big hit symbol B02 or the big hit symbol B08 is won when the mountain mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, and 16R configured with the same big hit game constituent elements. The jackpot game is executed, the space mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving game state. is there.

In the space mode in which the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set when the jackpot pattern B02 or the jackpot pattern B08 is won when the mountain mode is set, without winning the jackpot. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot when the space mode is set. It is the same as the embodiment.

Further, when the mountain mode is set in the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving, the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, and the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R/RUB, 12R/RUB, It is assumed that 8R·RUB or 4R·RUB is executed and the high-probability time saving is set with the end of the RUB. In this case, as in the case where the big hit symbol B03 to the big hit symbol B06 are won in the empty mode, the space mode is set with the end of the RUB, and the display unit 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 21(A). A background image G101 for space mode is displayed on the screen, and an effect mode remaining number image G21 including a right hitting notification image G20 and a remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In the space mode in which the high-probability time saving set when the jackpot pattern B03 to the jackpot pattern B06 is won in the mountain mode is set, the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the space mode is set, the mode of transition of the effect mode is the same as the mode of transition of the effect mode when special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot.

Also, in the mountain mode in which the high-probability time saving or low-probability time saving is set, the big hit symbol B07 or the big hit symbol B09 is won, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the 2R jackpot is concerned. It is assumed that the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving is set with the end of the game. In this case, whichever game state is set, the mountain mode is set (the mountain mode continues) with the end of the 2R jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 24(A), the display portion 7a. The mountain mode background image G103 is displayed on the screen, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right hitting notification image G20 and the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed.

In this way, if the big hit symbol B07 or the big hit symbol B09 is won when the mountain mode is set, similarly, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, and the 2R which is composed of the same jackpot game constituent element. The jackpot game is executed, the mountain mode is set, and the same effect image is displayed on the display unit 7a. Therefore, in the mountain mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including this remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the game is progressing in the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving game state. is there.

In the mountain mode in which the high-probability time saving or the low-probability time saving set when the win mode is set to win the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot pattern B09 is set, the jackpot is not won. When the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the transition mode of the effect mode is the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without shifting from the empty mode to the mountain mode and winning the jackpot. This is the same as the transition mode of.

In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is carried out in the mountain mode in which it is not easy to determine whether it is a high-probability time saving or a low-probability state, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbols B01 to B06 or B08, red The stop display of the effect design by the design, the blue design or the RUB design is performed, the jackpot jackpot game is executed, the high probability time saving or the low probability time saving is set, and the space mode is set. On the other hand, in the mountain mode where it is not easy to determine whether it is a high-probability time saving or a low-probability state, the special figure 2 lottery is performed, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or B09, the 2R symbol effect symbol Is displayed, the big hit game without a coin is executed, high probability time saving or low probability time saving is set, and the mountain mode is continued.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Toku-zu 2, 62.5% of the jackpots that have a high probability probability of payout are selected, while 62.5% are selected. The selected ratio is 10%. Therefore, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the probability time will be shortened (high probability expectation) when the space mode is entered. In addition, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the percentage without a coin with a high probability time saving is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without a coin with a low probability time saving is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, when the mountain mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the probability is low and the time is short (the probability of high probability is low).

5. Description of the effect by the sub control board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, and the like by winning the game balls in the starting openings 20 and 22. Then, the sub control board 90 executes various effects according to the content of the game performed by these main control boards 80. Specific examples of various effects performed by the sub control board 90 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 20 to 43. 20 to 43, the display unit 7a, the effect button 63, and the effect grip 64 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are partially simplified and extracted in order to describe various effects.

4-1. Change effect First, the change effect will be described. The sub-control board 90, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol lottery result (the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, and the like) relating to the variable display of the special symbol, Based on (variation pattern determination result of special symbols) and the like, the variation effect is controlled. In the fluctuating effect, the effect symbols are variably displayed on the display unit 7a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and then stopped. That is, after the special figure variation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. When the variable display of the effect design is being performed, the possibility of winning the jackpot (so-called “big jackpot expectation”) may be suggested. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design. In the following, the variable effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15(A), in the display unit 7a, the left effect design 8L, the middle effect design 8C, and the right effect design 8R are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100, and the upper and lower symbols are also displayed. 9U, medium and small symbols 9C and lower and smaller symbols 9D are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable display of the special symbol is started from the state waiting for the variable display of the special symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 15(B), variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started along with the start, and variation display of the upper small symbol 9U, the medium small symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D. Is started. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the newly started special symbol is the special figure fluctuation pattern without reach, the end of the fluctuation display of the special symbol without the reach (stop of the special symbol) (Display), the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed with a loss eye (so-called “bare eye”) peculiar to loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, for example, as shown in FIG. 15(C), the left effect symbol 8L is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, FIG. 15(D). As shown in FIG. 15, the right effect design 8R is temporarily stopped at a substantially vertical position in the vertical direction, and as shown in FIG. 15E, the intermediate effect design 8C is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. And finally, as shown in FIG. 15(F), the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that 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, Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed). When the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to the unevenness, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, the three small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are simultaneously stopped at the same spots, and the small symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D are also stopped and displayed.

In the example of FIG. 15, when the stop display of the effect design is performed, the effect design is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect design 8L→the right effect design 8R→the middle effect design 8C, but the mode of temporarily stopping is this. However, it is not limited thereto, and can be set appropriately.

Next, a variation effect when a reach occurs will be described. Also in this case, as in the case without the above-mentioned reach, as shown in FIG. 16(A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16(A). From the state in which the upper small symbol 9U, the medium small symbol 9C and the lower small symbol 9D are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 16(B), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R It is assumed that the variable display starts, and the variable display of the upper small symbol 9U, the medium small symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D starts. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(C), the left effect design 8L composed of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the up-down direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 16(D), the same number. The right effect design 8R consisting of "5" is temporarily stopped in a line in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reaches a reach (reach occurs or is established). Even if the reach is established in the normal effect design, the variable display of the upper small symbol 9U, the small and medium symbol 9C and the lower small symbol 9D is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R, 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 at which the vehicle temporarily stops 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.

Next, an effect (reach effect) performed with the reach held after the reach is established will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when the reach is established, the N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When N reach is started, the medium effect design 8C that is being displayed in a variable manner (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

Here, when the variation production being executed ends in N reach, from this state of N reach, the medium production design 8C is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical position in the vertical direction, and the normal production design according to the result of the special drawing lottery. Is displayed. When the lottery result of the special drawing lottery caused by the variation effect being executed is “miss”, the stop display of the normal effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. In this variation effect, since reach is generated, as shown in FIG. 17(B-1), a number different from the number forming the reach (“4” in FIG. 17(B-1)) is formed. The effect design 8C is temporarily stopped. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 17(C-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss peculiar to the reachable loss. The left effect design 8L, the middle effect design 8C, and the right effect design 8R are visually stopped and displayed. In addition, when the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by the lost eye peculiar to the reachable loss, that is, when the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed, three small The symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are stopped at the same time with the eyes that are the same as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and have a reach specific loss, and the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit” and the variable effect ends with N reach, as shown in FIG. 17B-2, for example, from the same number as the number forming the reach. Naru medium effect design 8C is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical position in the vertical direction, and with the end of variable display of special symbols (stop display of special symbols), as shown in FIG. 17(C-2), the temporary stopped state is It becomes a complete stop state, and the stop display of the left effect design 8L, the middle effect design 8C, and the right effect design 8R is performed with a hit unique to a big hit such as a doublet. Moreover, when the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by a hit unique to the jackpot, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, three small symbols 9U. , 9C, 9D are stopped all at once with a unique win for the same big hit as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are also stopped and displayed.

In addition, when it does not end with N reach, in other words, when it develops into development production and SP reach, for example, when it ends with N reach, the intermediate production design 8C is approximately the same timing as the temporary stop timing of the intermediate production design 8C, Displays the variable display in the normal mode (at high speed) again, and enters the development effect and SP reach.

When the development effect is started, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the left effect design 8L that is temporarily stopped moves to the upper left of the display unit 7a while shrinking, and the right effect design 8R that is temporarily stopped. Moves to the upper right of the display unit 7a while shrinking. When the development effect is started, the normal background image G100 is switched to the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect.

When the development effect ends and the weak SP reach is started, the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect is switched to the background image G105 dedicated to the weak SP reach (see FIGS. 18A to 18B-1). The background image G105 dedicated to the weak SP reach is composed of a 2DCG image (scene) in which a hero character and an enemy character battle in the city. On the other hand, when the development effect is finished and the strong SP reach is started, the background image G104 dedicated to the development effect is switched to the background image G106 dedicated to the strong SP reach (see FIGS. 18A to 18B-2). ). The background image G106 dedicated to the strong SP reach is composed of an image (scene) of 3DCG in which the main character and the enemy character battle with the enemy hideout. Note that in both the weak SP reach and the strong SP reach, the enemy character A or the enemy character B is set as the enemy character, and the fluctuation occurs when the enemy character B appears rather than the enemy character A appears. There is a high possibility that you will get a big hit in the production (a big hit expectation).

Then, if it is a loss, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), it finally develops into a scene in which the main character is defeated in the battle (video flows), and as shown in FIG. 18(D-1). Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss (stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D) is performed, and the next variable effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), the main character develops into a scene where the main character wins the battle (the video flows), and as shown in FIG. 18(D-2). In, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the big hit (stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D) is performed, and the big hit game effect is performed.

5-2. Big hit game effect Next, the big hit game effect will be described. The jackpot game effect is an effect performed according to the jackpot game. When the big hit game is started, the sub control board 90 starts the big hit game effect. The jackpot game effect includes, for example, an opening effect corresponding to the opening, a round game effect corresponding to the round game, and an ending effect corresponding to the ending. When the jackpot game is started, first, the opening effect is executed in the opening.

In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), on the display unit 7a, a jackpot game start image G31 having a content indicating that the jackpot game has started and an image G32 for notifying a right hit during the jackpot (jackpot) The center-right hitting display image G32) is displayed. The display content of the jackpot game start image G31 and the display propriety are appropriately set. For example, in the case of an opening effect of a jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed, "BIG BONUS" is displayed. Further, in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, "BATLE BONUS" is displayed. In the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, "RANKUP BONUS" is displayed. In addition, in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, the jackpot game start image G31 is not displayed.

Then, when the round game is started, the round game effect is performed. In the round game effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 19B to 19C, the display unit 7a displays a number-of-rounds image G33 indicating the number of round games currently performed. The number portion related to the number-of-rounds image G33 increases by "1" in accordance with the progress of the round game (every time the round game is started). Therefore, in FIG. 19B, the round number image G33 indicating that one round is being executed is displayed, and in FIG. 19C, the round number image G33 indicating that 16 rounds are being executed. Is displayed. In the 2R jackpot game, the number of rounds image G33 is not displayed because the opening time of the special winning opening 30 is extremely short.

Finally, when the round game ends and the ending is started, the ending effect is performed. In the ending production, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(D), an image G34 (production mode entry image) indicating that the jackpot game ends and the player enters the presentation mode set after the jackpot game on the display unit 7a. G34) is displayed. The display content of the effect mode entry image G34 and whether or not it can be displayed can be appropriately set. For example, when entering the space mode after the jackpot game, the effect mode entry image G34 configured by "space mode entry" is displayed. Similarly, when entering the sky mode or the mountain mode after the big hit game, the effect mode entry image G34 configured by "empty mode entry" or the effect mode entry image G34 configured by "mountain mode entry" is displayed. To be done.

5-3. Pinch Effect Next, a pinch effect that can be executed in the variation effects of the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode in which the time saving state is mainly set is described. Since the pinch effect can be executed in the variable effect corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display, it can be executed mainly in the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode in which the time saving state is set, but the normal game state is It can also be executed in the set normal production mode. Even in the non-time saving state, the pinch effect can be executed when the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure 2 lottery is performed.

The pinch effect is a kind of reach effect performed in the reach state. The types of pinch effects (pinch effect patterns) include a pinch arrival gust effect, a pinch avoidance success effect, and a pinch avoidance failure effect. The pinch arrival gasse effect can be executed when the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is lost with reach, and the pinch avoidance success effect can be executed when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is RUB jackpot, and the pinch avoidance failure The effect can be executed when the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a 2R jackpot. Here, with reference to FIG. 25, a rough flow (effect flow) of a pinch arrival gratification effect, a pinch avoidance success effect, and a pinch avoidance failure effect will be described.

The pinch arrival gasse effect, the pinch avoidance success effect, and the pinch avoidance failure effect are all common and are started immediately after the variation effect is started and the reach is established. When the pinch arrival gaze effect, the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect are started, an enemy character first appears, the enemy character attacks the hero character (logo), and the hero character is damaged. The appearance from the appearance of this enemy character to the point where the main character is damaged constitutes the pinch arrival effect. Then, depending on the contents of development after this, first, it is divided into a pinch arrival gratuitous effect, a pinch avoidance successful effect and a pinch avoidance failure effect.

In the pinch arrival gaze effect, after the main character is damaged, the main character falls down and the variation effect ends, and the effect symbol stop display is displayed. On the other hand, in the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, after the pinch arrival effect, a pinch avoidance challenge effect of recovering damage and avoiding the pinch is developed. Then, the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect are divided into the results of the pinch avoidance challenge effect (effect contents of the pinch avoidance challenge effect).

The pinch avoidance challenge effect is an effect for recovering the damage by the operation of the effect button 63 by the player. In the pinch avoidance challenge effect, common to the pinch avoidance successful effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, the gauge maximum value finalizing effect is first performed, and then the energy increase effect is performed.

The gauge maximum value finalization effect is an effect in which the gauge maximum value representing the reaching point of energy for recovering damage is determined and the gauge maximum value is notified. Six types of maximum gauge values are provided: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10. The smaller the gauge maximum is, the higher the expectation for recovering damage, in other words, the expectation for successful pinch avoidance, and in other words, the expectation for the RUB jackpot. In the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, first, a gauge image representing “10”, which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, appears. Next, the effect button single-stroke operation effective period, which is a period during which one operation of the effect button 63 is effective, is set. In addition, the time of the effect button single-stroke operation effective period (effect button single-stroke operation effective time) related to the gauge maximum value finalizing effect is set to 2 seconds.

When the effect button 63 is operated during this effect button operation effective period, or when the effect button single-stroke operation effective time elapses without the effect button 63 being operated, if the gauge maximum value is other than "10", that gauge maximum The gauge image is deformed so that it becomes the value. Specifically, the gauge value is gradually collapsed from the bottom. If the gauge maximum value is "10", the gauge image is not transformed. The maximum gauge value of the deformed gauge image or the maximum gauge value of the non-deformed gauge image becomes the maximum gauge value of the pinch avoidance challenge production.

The energy increase effect is an effect in which energy is stored up to the maximum value of the gauge, in other words, energy is increased in the gauge. When the energy reaches the maximum gauge, it means that the damage is recovered and the pinch avoidance is successful.On the other hand, when the gauge value does not reach the maximum gauge, the damage does not recover. , Indicates that pinch avoidance has failed, which means that pinch avoidance has failed. In the gauge increase effect, an image (a continuous hit operation notice image) that suggests increasing the energy by hitting the effect button 63 is displayed first. Next, the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period, which is a period during which the operation of the effect button 63 is performed many times, is set. The time of the effect button operation effective period related to the gauge increase effect (effective time of effect button continuous operation) is set to 7 seconds.

During the effect button continuous hit operation effective time, basically, every time the effect button 63 is operated, it is determined whether or not to raise the energy image representing energy in the gauge image (energy increase determination). When it is determined to increase the energy image, the energy increases by one level (one gauge value). In the pinch avoidance success production, the energy increase determination is performed every time the production button 63 is operated until the energy reaches the gauge maximum value, but in the pinch avoidance failure production, the energy is "gauge maximum value-1". If it reaches to, the energy rise judgment is not performed. This is to prevent the energy from reaching the maximum gauge value in the pinch avoidance failure production.

In the RUB jackpot energy increase production, if the energy reaches the gauge maximum value, or if the production button continuous hit operation effective time elapses without the energy reaching the gauge maximum value, pinch avoidance success indicating successful pinch avoidance The notification effect is executed, and the RUB symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the 2R jackpot energy increase effect, if the effect button continuous hitting operation valid time elapses without the energy reaching the gauge maximum value, the pinch avoidance failure notification effect indicating that the pinch avoidance has failed is executed and the 2R symbol is stopped. Display is performed.

It should be noted that in the pinch avoidance challenge effect, effects (cut-in notice, etc.) other than those described here can also be executed, but the effect contents will be described in the next specific example of the pinch effect.

Next, a specific example of the pinch effect will be described. Here, it is assumed that the pinch effect is performed in the space mode. In addition, the display of the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode remaining number image G21 described above is omitted. When the fluctuating effect in which the pinch arrival gaze effect, the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect are performed is started, as shown in FIG. 26, effect symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D) ), the variable display is started, and the reach is established with the left effect design 8L and the right effect design 8R. When the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 27(A), each of the left effect design 8L and the right effect design 8R constituting the reach is reduced and moved to the upper left and upper right of the display unit 7a, and the space mode background. The image G101 is switched to the background image G104 (pinch effect background image G107) dedicated to the pinch effect. When switching to the pinch effect background image G107, the enemy character first appears as shown in FIG. 27A, and the enemy character becomes the main character as shown in FIGS. 27B to 27C. Attack on. Then, as shown in FIG. 28A, the main character is damaged.

Here, if a pinch-arrival gaze effect, in other words, a reach effect variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28(B-1), while switching from the pinch effect background image G107 to the space mode background image G101, Temporary stop display of the normal effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R due to the lost eyes peculiar to the lost with reach is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (C-1), the temporary stop display is completely stopped and displayed, and the stop display of the effect design 8L, 8C, 8R by the lost eye peculiar to the reachable loss is performed, The stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D due to the same lost eye is performed.

On the other hand, if the pinch avoidance success effect or the pinch avoidance failure effect, in other words, the variable effect of the RUB jackpot or the 2R jackpot, the gauge maximum value finalizing effect is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(B-2), the main character in the pinch effect background image G107 rises and a gauge image G40 having the maximum gauge value “10” is displayed. Furthermore, the effect button single-stroke operation valid period occurs. During the effective period of the production button single-stroke operation, the production that promotes the single-stroke operation of the production button 63 (production button single-stroke operation promotion production) is performed. The effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect is configured by displaying an image G50 (effect button single-stroke operation promotion image G50) that prompts a single-stroke operation of the effect button 63. The effect button single-stroke operation promotion image G50 includes an effect button image G51 representing the effect button 63, and a single-stroke operation effective period remaining time image G52 indicating the remaining time of the effect button single-stroke operation effective period. The single-stroke operation effective period remaining time image G52 is composed of a progress bar and changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effective period.

As shown in FIG. 28(C-2), when the effect button 63 is operated when a predetermined time has elapsed after the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect was started, the pinch avoidance success effect or the pinch avoidance effect being executed is executed. The gauge maximum value in the failure production is fixed. As will be described later, the gauge maximum value is determined from "10, 9, 7, 5, 3, 3, 1" by gauge maximum value determination when the variation effect is started. Here, it is assumed that the maximum gauge value is determined to be "10". In this case, since the gauge maximum value of the currently displayed gauge image G40 is the same as the gauge maximum value determined by the gauge maximum value determination, the gauge image G40 is deformed as shown in FIG. 29(A). do not do. The gauge maximum value determined by the gauge maximum value determination tends to be a lower value in the case of pinch avoidance success effect than in the case of pinch avoidance failure effect.

The gauge maximum value is notified by the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, and when the gauge maximum value finalizing effect ends, next, a gauge up effect is performed. In the gauge increase effect, first, as shown in FIG. 29(B), the effect button continuous hit operation effective period occurs after the continuous hit operation notice image G61 is displayed. During the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period, as shown in FIG. 29(C), an effect of promoting continuous hitting operation of the effect button 63 (effect button successive hitting operation promotion effect) is performed. The effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion effect is configured by displaying an image G55 (effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion image G55) that prompts the user to repeatedly press the effect button 63. In the effect button repeated hit operation promotion image G55, an effect button image G56 showing the effect button 63, a continuous hit operation effective period remaining time image G57 showing the remaining time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, and a continuous hit operation of the effect button 63 are shown. Repeated stroke operation image (character “continuous stroke”) G58 is included. The continuous-stroke operation valid period remaining time image G57 is composed of a progress bar, and changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the valid period. Further, in the first embodiment, the effect button image G51 related to the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect, the effect button single-stroke operation effective period remaining time image G52, the effect button image 56 related to the effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion effect, and the effect button continuous-stroke operation. The valid period remaining time image G57 is composed of the same image, but either one or both may be composed of different images.

During the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period, every time the effect button 63 is operated, it is determined whether or not to increase the energy (store energy). When it is determined to "increase energy (store energy)" in the energy increase determination, the energy image G41 representing energy in the gauge image G40 is increased by one step based on the operation of the effect button 63. Therefore, there are cases where the energy image G41 is raised by one step by operating the effect button 63 and cases where the energy image G41 is not raised by one step even if the effect button 63 is operated. For example, as shown in FIG. 30(A), when the energy image G41 is not displayed (energy is not stored), the energy image G41 does not rise by one step even if the effect button 63 is operated. As shown in FIG. 30(B), the energy image G41 may be raised by one step by operating the effect button 63 for the second time. Then, it is assumed that the operation of the effect button 63 is repeated and the energy image G41 is raised to the third stage (gauge value “3”) as shown in FIG.

During the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period related to the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, each time the effect button 63 is operated, the cut-in advance notice determination whether or not to perform the cut-in advance notice is made in addition to the energy increase determination. Done. When it is determined in the cut-in notice determination that “cut-in notice is executed”, the cut-in notice is executed based on the operation of the effect button 63. Moreover, the content of the cut-in notice develops as the number of executions during the effect button repeated hit operation valid period increases. That is, the cut-in notice constitutes a so-called "step-up notice". The cut-in notice is a cut-in of a fellow character of the main character. Therefore, each time the cut-in notice is executed, the cut-in notice of a different fellow character is executed. In the first embodiment, 10 kinds of companion characters, that is, cut-in notice production contents (cut-in notice patterns) are set, and the production contents are developed up to the 10th stage. As for the cut-in notice, only in the pinch-avoidance success production, as in the case of the gauge increase production, the final 10 stages are developed. Therefore, when the notice of cut-in progresses to the 10th stage, it is determined that it is a pinch avoidance success production.

As described above, during the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period related to the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, the energy increase determination and the cut-in notification execution determination are performed by the operation of the effect button 63, and the energy increase and the cut-in notification are performed. And are executed in parallel. As a result, when only energy increase is performed, when only cut-in notice is executed, when both energy increase and cut-in notice are executed, and when neither energy increase nor cut-in notice is executed. There is.

For example, if it is determined by the operation of the effect button 63 that the increase in energy has not been executed by the energy increase determination and that the cut-in notification has been executed by the cut-in notification execution judgment, only the cut-in notification is issued, as shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, when the production button 63 is operated and the energy increase is determined to be non-execution of the energy increase and the cut-in notification execution determination is determined to be non-execution of the cut-in notification, the energy increase is determined as shown in FIG. 31(B). Neither the cut-in notice nor the notice is executed. If it is determined by the operation of the effect button 63 that the gauge is increased by the energy increase judgment and the cut-in notice is executed by the cut-in notice execution determination, as shown in FIG. 31(C), either the energy increase or the cut-in notice is performed. Is also executed. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 31(A) is the first-stage cut-in notice made first, and the fellow character 1 image G71 representing the fellow character 1 made of an adult male is cut. It is displayed as a cut-in notice of the IN notice pattern 1. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 31C is a second-stage cut-in notice executed for the second time, and the fellow character 2 image G72 representing the fellow character 2 made up of a girl is cut in. It is displayed as a cut-in notice of the notice pattern 2.

Then, the operation of the effect button 63 of the pinch avoidance successful effect is repeated during the effective operation period of the effect button, and the energy image G41 is gradually accumulated as shown in FIG. (Assuming that the energy has risen to the maximum gauge). Then, as shown in FIG. 33(A), the gauge image G40 and the energy image G41 are erased, and at the same time, an effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed on the entire display portion 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 33B, an image G42 (pinch avoidance success notification image G42) representing "pinch avoidance" and a phrase for notifying the success of pinch avoidance is displayed, and the pinch avoidance success notification image G42 is displayed. The background of the main character is displayed shouting. Then, as shown in FIG. 33(C), stop display of the effect symbol composed of the RUB symbol representing the RUB jackpot is performed. Note that the RUB is executed after the stop display of the effect symbol including the RUB symbol.

In this way, the energy image G41 is accumulated (raised) to the gauge maximum value, whereby the pinch in the effect is avoided (pinch avoidance success) and the execution of the RUB is confirmed, and the pinch avoidance success notification image G42 and the screaming. The hero character who raises is displayed. The display of the pinch avoidance success notification image G42 and the protagonist character raising the scream constitutes a pinch avoidance success notification effect for notifying the success of the pinch avoidance.

Further, the operation of the effect button 63 is repeated in the effective period of the pinch avoidance success effect production, and the step-up notice is developed to the 9th stage, and the energy image G41 is divided into 6 stages as shown in FIG. 34(A). It is assumed that, when the eyes are accumulated, the production button 63 is operated to determine that the energy increase is determined to be “non-execution of energy increase” and the cut-in notice execution determination is to be “execute cut-in notice”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 34B, the energy image G41 is not displayed, but the cut-in notice of the 10th stage is executed. In the first embodiment, the cut-in notice of the 10th stage is composed of the fellow character 10 image G75 representing the fellow character 10 made of the lord.

Here, when the cut-in notice of the 10th stage is executed (the cut-in notice is developed to the 10th stage) and it is determined that the pinch avoidance success production is confirmed, when the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value. Unlike, the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period continues without ending. If the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period remains after the 10th stage cut-in notice is executed, the effect button 63 is operated to display the energy image G41 at the maximum gauge value as shown in FIG. 34(C). Can be raised up to. Therefore, after the 10th stage cut-in notice is executed and the pinch avoidance success is confirmed, depending on whether the energy image G41 rises to the gauge maximum value or the effect button continuous hit operation valid period expires, the effect button continuous hit operation is effective. The period and energy increase effect are finished, an effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed as shown in FIG. 33(A), and a pinch avoidance success notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 33(B).

Further, in the pinch avoidance failure effect, when the effect button continuous hit operation effective period ends without the energy image G41 reaching the gauge maximum value, the effect button continuous hit operation promotion effect and the gauge increase effect are ended, and the effect. The button repeated operation promotion image G55, the gauge image G40, and the energy image G41 are deleted, and as shown in FIGS. 35(A) to 35(B), an image in which the main character falls down is displayed. The display of the image in which the hero character falls down constitutes a pinch avoidance failure notification effect for notifying the failure of pinch avoidance.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35(C), the stop display of the small effect symbol including the 2R symbol is performed. It should be noted that the stop display of the normal effect symbol is not performed in the variable effect of the 2R jackpot. After the stop display of the small effect symbol composed of the 2R symbol is performed, the 2R jackpot game is executed. The execution time of the 2R jackpot game is about 3 seconds. In the opening and round games of the 2R jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 35(A), the collapsed protagonist character that was displayed when the small effect design consisting of the 2R design is stopped and displayed is still displayed. It Then, in the ending of the 2R jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the normal effect symbol and the small effect symbol composed of the 2R symbol are displayed, and the background image for the effect mode to be transferred next (FIG. 35( In B), it is switched to the sky mode background image G102).

As described above, a plurality of operations of the effect button 63 are valid during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period of the pinch avoidance successful effect, but once a predetermined operation condition is satisfied during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, the operation is performed once. As long as the operation of the effect grip 64 is effective. In the first embodiment, the operation condition is set to "7 operations of the effect button 63". That is, after the effect button 63 has been operated 7 times during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, the operation of the effect grip 64 becomes effective. Then, when the effect grip 64 is operated in a period in which the operation of the effect grip 64 is effective (effect grip operation effective period), it is determined whether or not the energy image G41 is reached (raised) to the gauge maximum value (gauge maximum value). Arrival determination) is performed. In the gauge maximum value reaching determination, it is determined that the energy image G41 reaches (raises) the gauge maximum value with a probability of 50%.

For example, the operation of the effect button 63 is performed 6 times during the effect button continuous hit operation valid period of the pinch avoidance successful effect, and as shown in FIG. 30C, the energy image G41 reaches the third stage (gauge value "3"). Suppose you have accumulated. Then, as shown in FIG. 37(A), when the effect button 63 is operated, the number of operations of the effect button 63 during the effect button continuous hit operation valid period reaches 7, the operation condition is satisfied, and the effect grip operation is effective. Period occurs. In the production grip operation effective period, the production of explanation, suggestion, and promotion of the operation of the production grip 64 is not performed. Further, even if the effective period for the effect grip operation occurs, the effect button continuous hit promotion effect is executed as it is. That is, the occurrence of the effect grip operation effective period does not affect the effect button repeated hit promotion effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the effect grip 64 is operated in the effect grip operation effective period, it is determined that the gauge maximum value has been reached, and in the determination, it is determined that the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value. Then, as shown in FIG. 37(C), the energy image G41 rapidly rises up to the gauge maximum value. After the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value by operating the effect grip 64, as shown in FIG. 33(A), as in the case where the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value by operating the effect button 63. An effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed on the screen, and as shown in FIG. 33B, the pinch avoidance success notification effect is executed. Even if the effect grip 64 is operated during the effect grip operation effective period, the cut-in notice execution determination is not performed. That is, the cut-in notice is not executed according to the operation of the effect grip 64 during the effect grip operation effective period.

Further, when the effect grip 64 is operated during the effect grip operation effective period, it is determined that the gauge maximum value has been reached, and it is determined in the determination that the energy image G41 does not reach the gauge maximum value, the effect grip operation effective period. Only finish. Therefore, even when the effect grip 64 is operated during the effect grip operation effective period and the energy image G41 does not reach the gauge maximum value, during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, the same as when the effect grip 64 is not operated. continue. That is, the effect grip operation effective period is set in parallel with the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, and the operation of the effect grip 64 does not end the effect button continuous hit operation effective period.

For example, it is assumed that the operation of the effect button 63 is performed seven times during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period of the pinch avoidance success effect, the operation condition is satisfied, and the effect grip operation effective period occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 38(A), the effect grip 64 is operated in the effect grip operation effective period, it is determined that the gauge maximum value is reached, and it is determined that the energy image G41 is not reached the gauge maximum value in the determination. Then, as shown in FIG. 38(B), the energy image G41 is not stored and does not change from before the operation. However, since the effect button repeated hit operation effective period continues after that, as shown in FIG. 38C, the effect button 63 can be operated to execute the energy increase and the cut-in notice.

Further, the effect grip operation effective period ends when the effect grip 64 is operated, and ends when the effect grip 64 is not operated, and ends when the effect button continuous hit operation effective period ends. That is, when the energy image G41 due to the operation of the effect button 63 reaches the gauge maximum value, or the effect button continuous hit operation effective time has elapsed after the effect button continuous hit operation effective period has occurred, the effect button continuous hit operation effective period becomes. When it expires, the production grip operation effective period ends.

Next, a specific example of the pinch avoidance challenge effect when the maximum gauge value is set to a value other than “10”, for example, “1” will be described. In this case, after the reach is established, initially, as in the case where the gauge maximum value “10” is set, as shown in FIG. 39(A), the main character in the pinch effect background image G107 rises, and The gauge image G40 with the gauge maximum value "10" is displayed, and the gauge maximum value finalization effect is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 39(A) to 39(C), the gauge image G40 collapses from the bottom by one step (one scale), and the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 decreases by one. Here, since the gauge maximum value is set to "1", as shown in FIG. 40(A), the gauge image G40 is one step (one scale) from the bottom until the gauge maximum value becomes "1". It collapses one by one. Then, by displaying the repeated hitting operation notice image G61, the gauge maximum value finalizing effect ends, and the gauge maximum value is notified. When the gauge maximum value finalizing effect is completed, the energy increase effect is performed as in the case where the gauge maximum value “10” is set.

In this way, a plurality of gauge maximum values are set, and as the gauge maximum value becomes smaller, the degree of expectation for successful pinch avoidance, in other words, the degree of expectation for RUB jackpots, becomes higher. In the first embodiment, the probability that the energy increase determination is "execution of energy increase" differs depending on the gauge maximum value. Specifically, as the gauge maximum value becomes smaller, the probability that the energy increase determination is determined to be “execution of energy increase” becomes lower (see FIG. 69(A)). This is because, for example, when the gauge maximum value is set to a low value such as "1", the effect button continuous hit operation effective period occurs, and the energy increase effect can be executed. However, as the maximum gauge value decreases, the probability of being judged as "execution of energy increase" in the energy increase judgment becomes lower, but the decrease range of that probability is set smaller than the decrease range of the gauge value. There is. For example, in the case of the pinch avoidance success production, the probability of being determined to be “execution of energy increase” in the case of the gauge maximum value “10” is “30%”, whereas in the case of the gauge maximum value “1” The probability of being determined to be “execution of energy increase” is “10%”. That is, the gauge maximum value "1" is 1/10 of the gauge maximum value "10", but the probability of being determined as "execution of energy increase" when the gauge maximum value "1" is the gauge maximum value In the case of "10", it is 1/3 of the probability of being determined to be "execution of energy increase". That is, when the gauge maximum value “10” is set in the pinch avoidance success production, if the energy image G41 is tried to reach the gauge maximum value, it is necessary to operate the production button 63 34 times, but the pinch avoidance success is achieved. When the gauge maximum value “1” is set in the effect, it is necessary to operate the effect button 63 ten times to reach the energy image G41 to the gauge maximum value. Therefore, when the gauge maximum value "1" is set, the probability of storing one energy image G41 is reduced as compared with the case where the gauge maximum value "10" is set. It is easy to collect the energy image G41 up to the maximum gauge value. Note that this tendency is the same for other gauge maximum values in the pinch avoidance success effect. The same applies to the pinch avoidance failure effect.

In addition, the probability that the cut-in advance notice execution determination is “execution of cut-in advance notice” is constant regardless of the gauge maximum value that is set for both the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect. Is set to. Therefore, as the gauge maximum value decreases, the energy image G41 is less likely to be accumulated, but the phenomenon that the cut-in notice is executed is likely to occur.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40(A), after the maximum gauge value of the gauge image G40 is decreased to "1" in the maximum gauge value finalizing effect, and the continuous stroke operation notice image G61 is displayed, the effective production button continuous stroke operation effective period is displayed. 40B occurs, the effect button repeated hit operation promotion effect is executed, and if the operation of the effect button 63 is repeated (the effect button 63 is hit repeatedly), as shown in FIG. 40(B) to FIG. 43(A), The image G41 is not accumulated, but the cut-in notice is executed while the content of the effect develops.

Note that FIG. 40(B), FIG. 41(A), FIG. 41(C), FIG. 42(B), and FIG. 43(A) show how the cut-in notice is being executed. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 40(B) is the first-stage cut-in notice performed first, and the fellow character 1 image G71 representing the fellow character 1 made of an adult male is the cut-in notice. It is displayed as a cut-in notice for Pattern 1. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 41(A) is a second-stage cut-in notice executed for the second time, and the friend character 2 image G72 representing the friend character 2 made up of a girl is the cut-in notice pattern. It is displayed as a cut-in notice for 2. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 41(C) is a third-stage cut-in notice executed for the third time, and the fellow character 3 image G73 representing the fellow character 3 made up of an adult woman is the cut-in notice. It is displayed as a cut-in notice of notice pattern 3. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 42(B) is a fourth-stage cut-in notice executed for the fourth time, and the fellow character 4 image G74 representing the boy's fellow character 4 is a cut-in notice pattern. It is displayed as a cut-in notice for 4. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 43(A) is the cut-in notice of the 10th stage performed at the 10th time of the final stage, and the fellow character 10 image G75 representing the fellow character 10 made of the lord, The cut-in notice pattern 10 is displayed as a cut-in notice.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 43(B), when one energy image G41 is accumulated and reaches the gauge maximum value, the case where the energy image G41 is accumulated up to the gauge maximum value at the gauge maximum value "10". Similarly, the effect button continuous hit operation effective period and the energy increase effect are finished, an effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed as shown in FIG. 43(C), and pinch avoidance is performed as shown in FIG. 33(B). Success notification production is executed.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the effect button 63 that can be operated (input) by the player, and stores the energy image G41 (increases energy) according to the operation of the effect button 63. Can be executed, and the energy increase effect can be executed until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) preset as the upper limit of energy is reached. Then, in the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, the gauge maximum value is notified before the energy increase effect is performed, but once the gauge image G40 at the "10" stage, which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, is displayed, The image G40 can be collapsed so that the gauge maximum value thereof is in a stage "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1" lower than the stage "10". In this way, since the gauge maximum value related to the energy increase effect that causes the energy image G41 to reach the gauge maximum value may be decreased by operating the effect button 63, the effect effect of the energy increase effect is enhanced and the enjoyment of the game is improved. be able to.

Also, in the gauge maximum value finalization effect, when the gauge maximum value collapses from the maximum value “10” to a lower stage “9, 7, 5, 3, or 1”, and when the gauge maximum value is There is a case where the maximum value is maintained at "10" and there is a case where it does not fall to a low stage, so that the player can be throbbing. Further, in the maximum gauge value finalizing effect, by operating the effect button 63, the maximum gauge value can be reduced from the maximum value "10" to a lower level "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1". As a result, it is possible to improve the player's sensation and enhance the interest in the game. Further, in the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, the energy image G41 is accumulated in the energy increasing effect after the effective period for the operation of the effect button 63 for decreasing the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 (effective period for single operation of the effect button) ( Since the effective period for the continuous hitting operation of the effect button 63 (to increase the energy) (effect button continuous hitting operation effective period) is set, the maximum gauge value fixing effect and the energy increasing effect are sharply affected, and the effect effect is lowered. Can be suppressed. Furthermore, when the energy image G41 is accumulated to the maximum gauge value (energy is increased to the maximum gauge value) in the energy increase effect, the RUB jackpot that can easily win the prize ball is determined. On the other hand, when the energy image G41 does not accumulate to the gauge maximum value (energy does not rise to the gauge maximum value) in the energy increase effect, there is a possibility that the 2R jackpot is extremely unlikely to obtain a prize ball. When the energy image G41 is accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the player is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect. .. And, in the gauge maximum value finalization effect, it is the energy increase effect that the gauge maximum value decreases from the maximum value "10" to a lower value "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1". Therefore, the energy image G41 is likely to rise to the maximum gauge value. Therefore, the effect of the gauge maximum value finalizing effect and the energy increasing effect are enhanced.

Further, the player is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated (input), and during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, it is possible to execute an energy increase effect for accumulating the energy image G41 according to the consecutive hit operation of the effect button 63. The energy increase effect can be executed until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) set in advance as the upper limit of energy increase is reached. When the energy image G41 is accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the player is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect. .. On the other hand, during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, RUB that is more advantageous to the player than the 2R jackpot game is executed according to the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63 regardless of whether or not the energy image G41 in the energy increase effect is increased. A cut-in notice that indicates the degree of expectation can be executed concurrently with the rise in energy. It is possible to prevent the monotony of energy rise production, and to promote amusement of the game. Specifically, even if the energy image G41 does not rise due to the energy increase effect, the cut-in notice is executed to increase the degree of expectation that the RUB will be executed.

In addition, the cut-in notice is provided only in association with the energy increase, in other words, it is a complementary effect to the energy increase effect, and when the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, the effect button continuous operation is performed. The validity period ends. However, even if the cut-in notice develops up to the final stage "10" of the cut-in notice, the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period does not end. In other words, it is limited that the effect button continuous hit operation valid period ends due to the execution of the cut-in notice. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the energy increase effect. In addition, a plurality of gauge maximum values (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) are set in the energy increase effect, and the execution probability of energy increase decreases as the gauge maximum value decreases. Has a high expectation that the energy image G41 reaches the gauge maximum value. On the other hand, the cut-in notice is constant regardless of the type of gauge maximum value for each pinch avoidance success effect and pinch avoidance failure effect. Therefore, effects having different tendencies are executed according to the maximum value of each gauge, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Furthermore, before the effect button continuous hit operation effective period is set, in other words, before the energy increase effect is executed, the continuous hit operation notice image G61 is displayed, and the energy image G41 is increased by the repeated hit operation of the effect button 63. However, the execution of the cut-in notice is not explained. Therefore, when the cut-in notice is executed by operating the effect button 63, it is possible to give a surprise to the player.

The player includes an effect button 63 and an effect grip 64 that can be operated (input) by the player, and during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, an energy image G41 is accumulated (energy is increased) in accordance with the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63. Can be executed, and the energy increase effect can be executed until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) preset as the upper limit of the energy increase is reached. .. When the energy image G41 is accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the player is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not accumulated up to the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect. .. Then, during the effect button repeated hit operation effective period, the effect button repeated hit operation promotion effect for promoting the repeated hit operation of the effect button 63 is executed, but when the effect button repeated hit operation promotion effect is executed, the effect grip 64 is changed. When operated, the energy image G41 in the energy increase effect can be raised (effect change can be executed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent monotony of the energy increase effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the rise of the energy image G41 due to the operation of the effect grip 64 can be executed on the condition that the operation of the effect button 63 is performed a predetermined number of times (7 times) in the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, and thus the original purpose. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the gauge increase effect due to the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63. Furthermore, when the energy image G41 is raised by operating the effect grip 64, the energy image G41 is increased to the gauge maximum value, and the RUB that is advantageous to the player is determined. It is possible to enhance the effect of energy increase effect by the operation of 64. Even if the energy image G41 is not raised by the operation of the effect grip 64, the energy image G41 is increased by the operation of the effect button 63 if the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period continues after that. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation and suppress the reduction of the effect of the energy increase effect caused by the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63.

6. Game control by game control microcomputer 81 [main control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The RAM 84 is provided with a counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 81 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 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 44 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, permission setting for access to the RAM 84, setting of the CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the universal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this general/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B) 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 general/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various kinds of general/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control substrate 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control substrate 90, the payout control substrate 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The general/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the general/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, in the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt processing ( After the end of (S005), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104) is performed, then the normal operation process (S105) is performed, and the special operation process (S106) is performed. The sensor detection processing, normal operation processing and special operation processing will be described later.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating of the timer provided in the RAM 84, and the like are performed. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out the prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting opening 20, the prize ball counter for the second starting opening 22, the prize ball counter for the special winning opening 30, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 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 110. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process of subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until the interrupt pulse is next input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 44), and when the interrupt pulse is input ( After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 81, in the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the command etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 27a (S201). When the game ball has not won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and when the game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (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 (“7” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning port 27 is added to the award ball counter for the general winning port 27.

In step S203, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), the number of reserved universal figures (specifically, the value of the counter for retaining the number of reserved universal figures provided in the RAM 84 (numerical figure reserved number counter)) Is greater than or equal to "4" (upper limit storage number) or not (S204). If the number of reserved universal figures is "4" or more (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved universal figures is not "4" or more (less than "4") (in S204). (NO), the universal figure reservation number addition process is performed (S205). In the universal figure hold number addition processing, the universal figure hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the number of held universal figure indicated by the universal figure hold indicator 44 is increased by "1".

Subsequently, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is obtained (S206), and the obtained ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 86 as the current ordinary symbol holding number. It is stored in the storage area of the general-university-holding storage unit 86 in accordance with (S207).

In step S208, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the second starting port 22, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 22a. If the game ball has not won in the second starting opening 22 (NO in S208), the process proceeds to step S215. If the game ball has won in the second starting opening 22 (YES in S208), the game ball has a predetermined value. A second starting opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S209). In the second starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the second starting opening 22 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting opening 22.

Next, the special figure 2 reservation number (specifically, a value of a counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) provided in the RAM 84 for counting the number of special figure 2 reservations) is “4” (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S210). If the number of special figure 2 reservations is "4" or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the number of special figure 2 reservations is not "4" or more (less than "4") ( (NO in S210), special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S211). 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 43b is increased by "1".

Then, the special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), the jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label- The special figure 2 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S212).

Next, a second start winning command identification process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command identification processing, the second starting winning command identification table for the second starting opening shown in FIG. 10 is collated with the current game state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start prize command identification process, the current game state is a normal probability state, if the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the place of the normal probability state in the second start prize command identification table of FIG. Then, the command "E2H11H" is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command is composed of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (eg, 11H)).

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 holding number in the special figure 2 holding storage section 85b (S214).

Succeedingly, in a step S215, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a. If the game ball has not been won in the first starting opening 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222. The first starting opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first starting opening prize ball process, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the first starting opening 20 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting opening 20.

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the value of a counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) provided in the RAM 84 for counting the number of special figure 1 reservations) is “4” (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S217). If the special map 1 number of reservations is "4" or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 number of reservations is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S217). ), the special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S218). 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 43a is increased by "1".

Then, the special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), the jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label- (TRND-HP) and obtains a special figure-related random number and stores it in the special figure-related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S219).

Next, the first start winning command identification process is performed (S220). In the first starting winning command specifying process, the starting winning command specifying table for the first starting opening shown in FIG. 10 is compared with the current game state and the special figure 1-related random number acquired in step S219 to obtain the first starting winning command. The command is specified, and the specified first start prize command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start prize command identification process, the current game state is a normal probability state, if the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the place of the normal probability state in the first start prize command identification table of FIG. Then, the command "E1H11H" is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command is composed of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (eg, E1H) and 1 byte lower command (eg, 11H)).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 holding number in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 85a (S221).

In the start winning command (first starting winning command and second starting winning command) of the first embodiment, the upper digit value of the two-digit hexadecimal higher-order command is the type of command (starting winning command It is information that specifies that). The value of the lower digit of the higher order command is the starting opening information that specifies the type of the starting opening (whether the first starting opening 20 is a prize or the second starting opening 22 is a prize). The upper digit value of the lower two-digit command in hexadecimal is game state information that specifies the game state (normal probability state or high probability state). Further, the value of the lower digit of the lower order command is win/fail information indicating win/win of the big hit. It should be noted that the arrangement regarding the generation of such a start winning command is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed.

In step S222, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been won in the special winning opening 30, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 30a. When the game ball has not been won in the special winning opening 30 (NO in S222), the sensor detection processing is ended, and when the game ball has been won in the special winning opening 30 (YES in S222), it is provided in the RAM 84. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (S223). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the special winning opening 30 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 number of prizes that can be won in the special winning opening 30 in one round game (the specified number of prizes) is set to "9". Therefore, the process of step S223 is performed.

If the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (YES in S223), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". If so (NO in S223), the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is incremented by "1" (S224), and the special winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S225). ), and ends the sensor detection process. In the special winning opening prize ball process, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening 30 is added to the prize winning ball counter for the special winning opening 30.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process relating to the control of the universal figure display 42, the universal figure hold display 44, and the electronic Chu 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, the processing relating to the universal figure display 42, the universal figure hold display 44, and the electronic Chu 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 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 changing 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 normal electric auditor product process (S1105) is performed. To do. The "normal operation status" is initially set to "1".

Normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of ordinary symbols 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 first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 86. Further, the universal figure variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the universal figure variation pattern, and the variation display of the universal figure variation time corresponding to the determined universal figure variation pattern is displayed on the universal figure display 42. And change the normal operation status to "2".

The normal symbol changing process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the universal symbol variation time has elapsed since the variation display of the running universal symbol started (whether or not to end the variable symbol display of the universal symbol), If it is determined that the universal figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the universal figure stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3".

The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal 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 electric chew opening pattern table.

The normal electric auditors product processing (S1105) is processing performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the normal electric auditors product processing (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. 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 41, the special figure reservation display device 43, and the special winning device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, the processing regarding the special figure display device 41, the special figure reservation display device 43, and the special winning device 31 is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1201). When the "special operation status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (S1202), and when the "special operation status" is "2", special symbol fluctuation Perform processing (S1203), if the "special operation status" is "3", perform special symbol determination processing (S1204), if the "special operation status" is "4", jackpot game control If the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1206) is performed. The "special operation status" is initially set to "1".

The special symbol standby process (S1202) is a process that is performed while the variable display of the special symbol and the big hit game are not performed. The special symbol waiting process will be described in detail later.

The special symbol variation process (S1203) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation process will be described later in detail.

The special symbol determination process (S1204) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described later in detail.

The jackpot game control process (S1205) is a process performed in the jackpot game. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9, based on the jackpot symbol type.

The gaming state setting process (S1206) is a process of setting a gaming state according to a jackpot symbol or the like when the jackpot game ends. The game state setting process will be described in detail later.

[Special symbol waiting process]
Next, the special symbol waiting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1202), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1401). Toku-zu 2 If the number of reserved numbers is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the Toku-zu 2-related random number acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 22, It is determined whether the number of reservations is "0" (S1408). If the special map 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1408), that is, if the special map 1-related random number acquired due to the winning of the first starting opening 20 is not stored, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1418). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is ended, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). The customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1420), and the special symbol waiting process is completed.

In step S1401, if the special figure 2 holding number is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, if there is one or more memories of special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 22. Performs the special figure 2 determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1403).

In the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the special symbol random number stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 85b, which is stored first, is read out, and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state ( Based on FIG. 6A), the determination of whether or not the big hit is a big hit (big hit judgment) is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read, and the jackpot symbol type determination (bonus) based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 6C) according to the current gaming state. Symbol type determination) is performed. Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designating command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. Further, the jackpot winning game state data indicating the current gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84 as the jackpot winning game state. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the lost design data representing the loss is set in the special figure buffer, and the symbol designating command representing the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1403) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time saving state is present (S1451). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1451), select the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the normal game state (S1455) and then proceed to step S1459. If it is in the time saving state (YES in S1451), the variation described later. It is determined whether the pattern determination counter reference flag is ON (S1452). The variation pattern determination counter reference flag is basically turned on in the jackpot game game state setting process (S1206) performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and the jackpot symbols B02 to B09. In other words, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is turned on in accordance with the setting of the time saving state in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 is displayed. This is in order to surely execute the production mode continuation end branch point production for a specific time in the 100th variation production after entering the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode.

If the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is not ON (NO in S1452), select the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for normal time saving state (S1456), and then proceed to step S1459 to refer to the variation pattern determination counter. If the flag is ON (YES in S1452), the fluctuation pattern determination counter described later is decremented by "1" (S1453), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter = "0" ( S1454). The variation pattern determination counter is basically set to "100" in the jackpot gaming state setting process (S1206) performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and the jackpot symbols B02 to B09. It In other words, "100" is set according to the setting of the time saving state in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number numerical image G23 is displayed. This is because the fluctuation pattern determination counter is updated (“1” is subtracted) immediately before performing the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, so in the 100th fluctuation production after entering the space mode, the sky mode or the mountain mode, This is for surely executing the production mode continuation end branch point production for a specific time.

If the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is not "0" (NO in S1454), the process proceeds to S1456. If the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is "0" (YES in S1454), a special time saving state Toku-zu 2 variation pattern determination table for use is selected (S1457), the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned off (S1458), and the process proceeds to step S1459.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit" (S1459). If it is a big hit (YES in S1459), the current game state is set in a predetermined basin (for example, a buffer) of the RAM 84, and the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 is selected. After selecting the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for jackpot (S1464), the process proceeds to step S1465. If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1459), reach determination is performed (S1460). In the reach determination, the reach random number is read and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table (see FIG. 6(D)) corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not. Determine whether.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1460 is “with reach” (S1461). If there is reach (YES in S1461), the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach loss is selected from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 (S1463). After that, the process proceeds to step S1465, and if there is no reach (NO in S1461), the current number of reserved special figure 2 is confirmed, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of step S1455 to step S1457. From (2), the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations is selected (S1462), and the flow proceeds to step S1465.

Finally, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the variation pattern random number, collates the variation pattern random number with the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1462 to S1464, and changes the special figure 2 variation pattern. The special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern is determined (S1465), a special figure 2 fluctuation start command indicating the decided special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer (S1466), and the special special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set. The corresponding special figure variation time is set in the special operation timer (S1467), the special figure 2 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 the other processing (S107) of FIG. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command to be set, information about the type of special symbol (which means that it is special figure 2), information about the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process (S1402) and special features FIG. 2 includes information (information including presence/absence of special reach and special figure change time) regarding the result of the special figure change pattern determination performed in the change pattern determination process (S1403).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display device 41b to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time corresponding to the special figure 2 change pattern determined in step S1403 (S1404). ..

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 pending storage section 85b to the side where it is read from the current position by one, and the special figure 2 pending storage section 85b. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the fourth reserved area (storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order in which they are reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1406) and decreases the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b by "1" to change it ( (S1407), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1415).

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416), and if it is ON (YES in S1416), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1417), and the special symbol waiting process is performed. If it is not turned on (NO in S1416), the special symbol waiting process is ended without executing step S1417.

In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is “0” but the special figure 1 reservation number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no reservation information of the special figure 2, but the first start When there is one or more memories (special information 1 reserved information) of special figure 1 related random numbers acquired due to winning in mouth 20, special figure 1 determination processing (S1409) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination Processing (S1410) is performed. The special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and thus description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1410) is the same processing as the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1403), and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 41a to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure change time corresponding to the special figure change pattern determined in step S1410 (S1411).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 pending storage section 85a by one toward the side where the current position is read out, and at the same time, the special figure 1 pending storage section 85a. The special area 1 reserved storage unit shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the fourth reserved area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) (S1412). In this way, the Toku-zu 1 hold is digested in the order in which the hold.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1413), and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a by "1" (S1414). ), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1415), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1401). 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 pattern which is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (FIG. 6(B) and See FIG. 6C).

[Special symbol fluctuation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process (S1203), first, whether to end the variable display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special action timer in step S1403 or step S1410 has elapsed (special action counter=0. ) Or not (S1501). If you do not want to end the variable display of the special symbol (NO in S1501), end the special symbol fluctuation process, and end the variable display of the special symbol (YES in S1501), the special symbol display 41, the variable display of the special symbol Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 is displayed (S1502).

Then, the time required for the stop display of the special symbol (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 seconds in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), and the variable display of the special symbol is finished. The fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer (S1504), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1505), and the special symbol fluctuation processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1204), first, whether to stop the stop display of the special symbol, that is, whether the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special operation counter=0) It is determined (S1601). If you do not want to stop the stop display of the special symbol (NO in S1601), end the special symbol confirmation process, if you want to end the stop display of the special symbol (YES in S1601), currently, normal probability state and time saving state (high probability flag Is ON and the time saving flag is ON) (S1602).

If the current normal probability state and time saving state (NO in S1602), proceed to step S1606, if the current normal probability state and time saving state (YES in S1602), the remaining variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the time saving state The value of the remaining time reduction counter for measuring the number of times (remaining time reduction) is decremented by 1 (S1603), and it is determined whether the value of the remaining time reduction counter is "0" (S1604). If the value of the remaining hour/hour counter (remaining number of hour/hour) is not "0" (NO in S1604), the flow advances to step S1606. (YES), shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turns off the time saving flag) (S1605). That is, the non-time saving state is set.

Next, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1606), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1607). If it is not a big hit symbol (NO in S1607), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1611), and the special symbol determination process is ended. On the other hand, if it is a big hit symbol (YES in S1607), the gaming state is reset (normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag is turned off, the time saving flag is turned off, and the value of the time saving remaining number counter Is set to "0") (S1608).

Then, the jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1609), the special operation status is changed to "4" (S1610), and the special symbol determination process is ended. In the jackpot game preparation process, the jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-13) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and the jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-13) is given in accordance with the gaming state and the jackpot symbol type. The opening time (the time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer, and the number of round game executions is set in the round game remaining number counter provided in the RAM 84.

[Game state setting process]
Next, the game state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the game state setting process (S1206), first, the jackpot pattern caused by the jackpot game related to the game state setting process is confirmed (S1701), and the game state (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set (S1702), The game state command corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer (S1703). If the game state set in step S1702 is a high probability time saving, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and if the probability is low, the time saving flag is turned on.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the newly set gaming state has a low probability time saving (S1704). Here, if it is not a low probability time saving (NO in S1704), the process proceeds to step S1706, and if it is a low probability time saving (YES in S1704), the number of time saving according to the jackpot symbol (in the first embodiment, “100 times”). ) Is set to the time remaining counter (S1705).

Next, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot design confirmed in step S1701 is a jackpot effect design of the jackpot content is a jackpot design related to the blue symbol (S1706). Here, if it is a jackpot design related to blue symbols in the non-time saving state (YES in S1706), the process proceeds to step S1708, if it is not a jackpot design related to blue symbols in the non-time saving state (NO in S1706), jackpot winning The gaming state is a time saving state, and the jackpot design confirmed in step S1701 determines whether the jackpot effect design of the jackpot content is a jackpot design other than the jackpot design related to the red design (S1707).

Here, if the jackpot design other than the jackpot design related to the red design in the time saving state (NO in S1707), the process proceeds to step S1710, and if the jackpot design other than the jackpot design related to the red design in the saving time state (YES in S1707 ), the variation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned on (S1708), "100" is set in the variation pattern determination counter (S1709), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1710), and the game state setting process is performed. To finish.

7. Production control by production control microcomputer 91 [sub-control main processing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 55 to 69, control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like appearing in the description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program for the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 55 from the ROM 93 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing according to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are set.

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 random number for effect determination includes a random number for stop symbol determination for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, a random number for variable effect pattern determination for determining an effect pattern for variable effect, a random number for gauge maximum value determination, energy. There are various random numbers for determining effect contents such as a rise determination random number, a cut-in notice execution determination random number, and a gauge maximum value reaching determination random number. 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 main control board 80 described above 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 updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update processing is completed, command transmission processing is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 (for example, a variation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start command, and an ending production which will be described later). Start command, production button single-stroke promotion production start command, production button repeated-stroke promotion production start command, gauge maximum value confirmation production start command, energy increase start command, cut-in notice start command, and gauge maximum value reaching production start command etc.) , To the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub control board 90 causes the speaker 67 to output a sound via the sound control circuit 106 (executes a variety of sound effects) and a lamp control circuit together with various effects performed by the image control board 100. Via the frame 107, the frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light (various effects by light emission are executed), or the movable board 15A is activated (various effects by operation are executed). As various effects, there are variable effects, jackpot game effects (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), operation promotion effects, customer waiting effects, and the like.

The production control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the reception interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80. This reception interrupt process is executed prior to other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs input processing for creating effect button switch data and effect grip switch data based on detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and effect grip switch data. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 creates in another process (S4207) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process to be described later so that the frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light at a timing suitable for effect by the image. A lamp control process of outputting the generated lamp data to the lamp control circuit 107 is performed. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. In addition, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a drive control process of generating or outputting drive data so as to drive the movable board 15A at a predetermined timing. The drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the board movable body 15A in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011).

[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 every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the production control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer in step S4101 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as variation effect, operation promotion effect, customer waiting effect, and jackpot game effect (S4202). .. Further, a customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the effect button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process and the effect grip switch data in the RAM 94 as the effect button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process and the effect grip switch data. Switch state acquisition processing is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the presence or absence of the operation of the effect button 63 and the presence or absence of the operation of the effect grip 64 by the switch state acquisition processing.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a gauge maximum value finalizing effect control process for controlling the gauge maximum value finalizing effect (S4205). The gauge maximum value finalization effect control processing will be described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs energy increase effect control processing for controlling the energy increase effect (S4206). The energy increase effect control processing will be described later.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91, as other processing, is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100 as a later-described variable effect start command, customer waiting start command, opening effect start command, round effect. Creation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 66) and audio data (data for controlling output of audio from the speaker 67) based on the start command and the effect contents indicated by the ending effect start command. ) Is generated and output to the voice control circuit 106 (S4207).

[Reception command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 58. In the reception command analysis processing, the production control microcomputer 91 first receives whether or not a start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the main control board 80, 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 process 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 91 performs prefetch effect determination processing. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start prize command in the start prize command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the first start prize command in the first start prize command holding storage unit 95a in the start prize command holding storage unit 95a in the case of the first start prize command. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command in the second starting winning command holding storage unit 95b in the starting winning command holding storage unit 95 if it is the second starting winning command. The first start winning command reserve storage section 95a and the second start winning command reserve storage section 95b are configured similarly to the special figure 1 reserve storage section 85a and the special figure 2 reserve storage section 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command, and performs a lottery as to whether or not to execute the prefetch effect indicating the jackpot expectation. The pre-reading effect includes, in addition to the holding effect in which the special figure hold number is displayed in a special mode, a continuous notice effect that is mutually related over a plurality of continuous variable display of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these pre-reading effects, a pre-reading effect start command for executing the decided effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4303, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the symbol designating command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the symbol designating command has been stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 91, if the symbol designation command is not received (NO in S4303), while proceeding to step S4305, if the symbol designation command is received (YES in S4303), analyzes the symbol designation command. The special symbol determination result (big hit symbol type or lost symbol) represented by the symbol designating command is specified, and the specified special symbol (special symbol analysis result) is stored in the special symbol analysis result storage unit 96 in the RAM 94 (S4304). It should be noted that the information (special figure analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be appropriately used in the processing executed thereafter.

In step S4305, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the fluctuation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4309, while if the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4305), fluctuation effect start processing (S4306), effect mode remaining number display control Processing (S4307) and effect mode end control processing (S4308) are performed. In the variation effect start process, the variation start command is analyzed, and the effect content of the variation effect is determined based on the analysis result. The variation effect start processing will be described later. In the effect mode remaining number display control processing, control for decreasing the number of the remaining number numerical image G23 by "1" is performed. In the effect mode end control processing, since the variable effect has been performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode has been set, control for ending the effect mode is performed.

In step S4309, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4309), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4311, while if the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4309), the fluctuation control end process is performed ( S4310). In the fluctuating effect ending process, the fluctuating stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuating effect ending command for ending the fluctuating effect (stopping the fluctuating display of the effect symbol) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4311), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4313, while if the game state command is received (YES in S4311), 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 (S4312). In the game state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the RAM 94. For example, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is high probability time saving. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a low probability time saving.

In step S4313, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the customer waiting command is not received (NO in S4313), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4315, while if the customer waiting command is received (YES in S4313), the customer waiting production waiting process is performed. (S4314). In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol until the customer waiting effect is started to the customer waiting effect timer. It should be noted that whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored in the customer waiting performance execution process of step S4203. When the production control microcomputer 91 determines in the customer waiting production execution process of step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed, it sets a customer waiting production start command for starting the customer waiting production in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether the opening command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the opening control command has not been received (NO in S4315), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4317, while if it has received the opening command (YES in S4315), the opening production start process associated with the start of the opening. Is performed (S4316). The effect control microcomputer 91, in the opening effect start process, analyzes the opening command, and based on the analysis result, determines whether or not to execute the opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed, If it is to be executed, the effect contents of the opening effect (opening effect pattern) are selected, and an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4317, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the round designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the round designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round designation command has not been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319, while if the round designation command has been received (YES in S4317), the round effect start process accompanying the start of the round game is performed (S4318). ). In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started, and if it is to be executed, the round effect command The effect content (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 RAM 94.

In step S4319, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command is not received (NO in S4319), the received command analysis process is ended, while if the ending command is received (YES in S4319), the ending effect start process for starting the ending effect (S4320). ) And effect mode setting processing (S4321).

The production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command in the ending production start process to determine whether or not to execute the ending production according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and if so, the ending production. Of the effect contents (ending effect pattern) is selected, and an ending effect start command corresponding to the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, in the effect mode setting process, based on the effect mode at the time of jackpot winning and the analysis result of the ending command, the process for setting the effect mode after the jackpot game (control the effect mode. Processing). The effect mode setting process (S4321) will be described later.

[Variation effect start processing]
Next, the variable effect start process will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 to 60. In the fluctuation effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received fluctuation start command, identifies the special figure fluctuation pattern represented by the fluctuation start command, and specifies the specified special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result). Is stored in the special figure variation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 in the RAM 94 (S4401). In addition, the acquired information (special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be appropriately used in the processes executed thereafter.

Next, the production control microcomputer 91 finally combines the combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed (hereinafter, referred to as “stop production symbol”) and the combination of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D (hereinafter, "Stop small symbol") is determined to perform a stop symbol determination process (S4402). Here, the stop symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The stop symbols include the above-mentioned "big hit effect symbols (red symbol, blue symbol, RUB symbol and 2R symbol)".

As shown in FIG. 60, in the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol pattern for performing a stop symbol determination that determines a stop effect symbol and a stop small symbol based on the special symbol analysis result and the special symbol fluctuation pattern analysis result. Select a judgment table (S4501). As shown in FIG. 66, 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 91 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the special figure analysis result and the special figure variation pattern analysis result. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a predetermined (described in FIG. 66) distribution ratio (%), a value of a random number for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol) in a plurality of stop effect symbols and stop small symbols The pattern judgment value) is assigned.

Next, the production control microcomputer 91 acquires a value indicated by the random number counter for stop symbol pattern determination as a random number for stop symbol pattern determination (S4502), and determines a stop symbol pattern based on the acquired random number for stop symbol pattern determination. Perform (S4503), and return to the variable effect start process.

Production control microcomputer 91, in the stop symbol pattern determination, the table selected in step S4501, the random number for the stop symbol pattern determination acquired in step S4502, collates, and determines the stop symbol (stop demonstration symbol and stop small symbol) Then, the data representing the determined stop symbol (stop effect symbol and stop small symbol) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

The description is returned to the variable effect start process (S4306). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern determination process for determining effect contents (variable effect pattern) of the variable effect (S4403). In the fluctuating effect pattern determination process, a random number for fluctuating effect pattern determination is acquired, and the current effect is selected from a plurality of fluctuating effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, special figure and special figure changing pattern. Select one table based on the mode, special figure analysis result and special figure variation pattern analysis result, and determine the variation production pattern by determining the obtained random number for variation production pattern determination using the selected table. To do. If the variation effect pattern is determined, the time of the variation effect, the variation display mode of the effect symbol, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the operation promotion effect, the content of the operation promotion effect, the presence or absence of the pinch avoidance challenge effect, The effect contents of the variable effect including the type of effect development configuration and the like are determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs pinch avoidance challenge effect determination processing for determining the presence or absence of the pinch avoidance challenge effect and the effect contents (S4404). The pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process will be described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sends a variation effect start command indicating the effect content (variation effect content) of the variable effect including the determined stop symbol, the variable effect pattern, the presence or absence of the pinch avoidance challenge effect, and the effect content to the RAM 94. Set it in the output buffer (S4405). In the change effect start command, in addition to the change effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the change effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect content of the change effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board. The effect contents of the variation effect by the operation performed on the movable body 15A are included. When the variation effect start command set in step S4405 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103 and displays the image. The display unit 7a of the display device 7 produces a variation effect by an image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control according to the content of the variable effect indicated by the variable effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the image-based variation effect is being performed by the image control board 100. A voice is output from the speaker 67 through the circuit 106 (variation effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 66 is emitted through the lamp control circuit 107 (variation effect by light emission is executed). 15A is operated (variation effect by operation is executed).

Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 finally sets the special figure fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result as the time of the fluctuation effect (fluctuation effect time) in the fluctuation effect timer, and elapses from the start of the fluctuation effect. The measurement of the time to be performed (fluctuation effect elapsed time) is started (S4406), and the fluctuation effect start processing is ended. The variable effect time set in the variable effect timer is updated every 10 ms for 10 ms by the effect timer update processing in step S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the variable effect elapsed time by the variable effect timer. By recognizing the variation effect elapsed time, the effect control microcomputer 91 can generate an operation valid period (execute the operation promotion effect).

[Pinch avoidance challenge production judgment processing]
Next, the pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not to execute the pinch avoidance challenge effect in the variation effect to be started from now on (S4551). Whether or not to execute the pinch avoidance challenge effect is associated with the special map variation pattern. Specifically, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is executed in the change effect based on the special figure change pattern of the change per pinch avoidance success or the change per pinch avoidance failure. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process and executes the pinch avoidance challenge effect if the pinch avoidance challenge effect is not executed based on the special figure variation pattern analysis result (NO in S4551). If so (YES at S4551), the process proceeds to step S4552.

In step S4552, the gauge maximum value determination table for determining the gauge maximum value which is the maximum value of the gauge image G40 displayed in the pinch avoidance challenge effect is selected. The gauge maximum value determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. That is, the gauge maximum value determination table includes a gauge maximum value determination table for fluctuation per pinch avoidance success and a gauge maximum value determination table for fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the gauge maximum value determination table according to the special figure variation pattern analysis result. In each gauge maximum value determination table, a value of a gauge maximum value determination random number (gauge maximum value determination value) is set to a plurality of gauge maximum values so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 67). Are distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the gauge maximum value determination random number counter as the gauge maximum value determination random number (S4553), and determines the gauge maximum value based on the acquired gauge maximum value determination random number. Do (S4554). In the gauge maximum value determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the gauge maximum value determination random number acquired in step S4553 with the table selected in step S4552 to determine the gauge maximum value.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the data representing the gauge maximum value determined in step S4554 in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4555), and sets the gauge maximum value finalization effect flag indicating execution of the gauge maximum value finalization effect in the RAM 94. Is set in a predetermined area of (S4556).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the start time of the effect button single hit operation effective period relating to the gauge maximum value final effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4557), and the effect button single hit operation effect relating to the gauge maximum value final effect is enabled. A period time (effect button single-stroke operation valid time) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4558). The start time of the effect button single-stroke operation effective period and the effect button single-stroke operation effective time are set in association with the special figure variation pattern. In the first embodiment, the start time of the effect button single hit operation valid period is set to 30 seconds for both the special figure fluctuation patterns of fluctuation per pinch avoidance success and fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure, and the effect button single hit operation is effective. The time is set to 2 seconds. The start time of the effect button single-stroke operation effective period is set by the elapsed time from the reference (variable effect elapsed time) with reference to the start time of the variable effect.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an energy increase effect flag indicating the execution of the energy increase effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4559), and sets the start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period relating to the energy increase effect in the RAM 94. Set in a predetermined area (S4560), set the time of the effect button repeated hit operation effective period (effect button continuous hit operation effective time) related to the energy increase effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4561), and end the pinch avoidance challenge effect determination process. To do. The start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period and the effect button continuous hit operation effective time are set in association with the special figure variation pattern. In the first embodiment, the start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period is set to 40 seconds for both the special figure fluctuation patterns of fluctuation per pinch avoidance success and fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure, and the effect button continuous hit operation is effective. The time is set to 7 seconds. It should be noted that the start time of the energy increase effect is set as an elapsed time from the reference (change effect elapsed time) with reference to the start time of the variable effect.

[Production mode setting process]
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 62, the effect control microcomputer 91 first, in the effect mode setting process, based on the combination of the jackpot symbol type indicated by the ending command and the effect mode when the jackpot is won, along with the end of the jackpot game. The effect mode is determined by determining the effect mode to be set (S4801). The effect mode at the time of jackpot winning is RAM94 as effect mode data indicating the effect mode at that time when the special figure lottery result indicated by the special figure change pattern analysis result is "big hit" in the variable effect start process. It should be set in a predetermined area.

The effect mode determination is performed using the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. In the effect mode determination table, the combination of the big hit symbol type and the effect mode at the time of winning the big hit, the effect mode to be set, and the display content for initially displaying the effect mode remaining number image G21 (effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 “∞ Or a remaining number image G23 “100”). Note that the 13 types of jackpot symbols (A01 to A04, BG01 to B09) listed in the "jackpot symbol" column of the effect mode determination table of FIG. 68 are "jackpot symbol types", and the effect mode determination of FIG. The "normal production mode", "space mode", "sky mode", and "mountain mode" in the table are "production mode at the time of jackpot winning".

In the effect mode determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the effect mode determination table with the combination of the jackpot symbol type indicated by the ending command and the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot (the effect mode currently set). The effect contents and the display contents of the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 are determined.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect mode by setting the effect mode flag according to the effect mode determined in step S4801 in the effect mode flag area of the RAM 94 (S4802), and the effect determined in step S4801. A production mode start command (space mode start command, sky mode start command, mountain mode start command) indicating a mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4803).

When the effect mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes the effect mode start command to indicate the end of the ending effect to be started. Background images (space mode background image G101, sky mode background image G102, mountain mode background image G103) are displayed, BGM for the effect mode is output, and a right-handed notification image G20 is displayed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect mode remaining number image display content command indicating the display content of the effect mode remaining number image G21 determined in step S4801 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4804). Remaining number of rendering modes When the image display content command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image controlling board 100 causes the remaining number of rendering modes with the end of the ending production that is to be started. An image having the content indicated by the image display content (the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 or the remaining number image G23) is displayed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the result of the determination in step S4801 turns on the effect mode remaining number display control flag (S4805). When the display content of the effect mode remaining number image G21 determined by the effect mode determination in step S4801 is “remaining number number image G23”, the effect control microcomputer 91 “turns on the effect mode remaining number display control flag. Is determined. This is because, in this case, the number of fluctuation effects executed after the effect mode is set is counted and the number of the remaining number number image G23 is changed. If the effect mode remaining number display control flag is not ON (NO in S4805), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the effect mode setting process, and if the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON (YES in S4805), The effect mode remaining number display control flag is turned on (S4806), the effect mode display number (100) is set in the effect mode remaining number display counter (S4807), and the effect mode setting process is ended.

[Maximum gauge value finalization control processing]
Next, the gauge maximum value finalization effect control processing will be described with reference to FIG. 63. As shown in FIG. 63, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the gauge maximum value finalization effect flag is ON in the gauge maximum value finalization effect control process (S5001). If the gauge maximum value finalizing effect flag is not ON (NO in S5001), the process proceeds to step S5007. If the gauge maximum value finalizing effect flag is ON (YES in S5001), the process proceeds to step S5002.

In step S5002, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines, based on the variable effect timer, whether or not it is the start time of the effect button single-stroke operation effective period related to the gauge maximum value finalizing effect. If it is not the start time of the effect button single hit operation effective period (NO in S5002), the gauge maximum value finalization control processing is ended, and if it is the start time of the effect button single hit operation effective period (YES in S5002), the gauge maximum value is finalized. The effect flag is turned off (S5003), the effect button single-stroke operation effective time (2 seconds) is set in the operation promotion effect timer provided in the RAM 94 (S5004), and the effect content of the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect to be executed from now on. The effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect start command corresponding to is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005), and the effect button single-stroke operation effective period flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S5006).

The time set in the operation promotion effect timer is updated every 10 ms for 10 ms by the effect timer updating process in step S4202. In addition, when the image control board 100 receives the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect having the effect contents indicated by the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect start command, and the effect button single-stroke operation promotion image G50. Is displayed on the display unit 7a.

In step S5007, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the effect button single-stroke operation effective period flag is ON. If the effect button single-stroke operation effective period flag is not ON (NO in S5007), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the gauge maximum value finalization effect control process, and if the effect button single-stroke operation effective period flag is ON (S5007: (YES), the process proceeds to step S5008.

In step S5008, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the effect button 63 has been operated (S5008). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5009 if there is no operation (NO in S5008), and proceeds to step S5010 if there is operation (YES in S5008).

In step S5009, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines, based on the operation promotion effect timer, whether the effect button single-stroke operation effective time has elapsed and the effect button single-stroke operation effective period has expired, in other words, the effect button in step S5004. It is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect timer with the single-stroke operation effective time set is 0. If the effect button single-stroke operation effective period has not expired (NO in S5009), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the gauge maximum value final effect control process, and if the effect button single-stroke operation effective period has expired (YES in S5009). , A gauge maximum value finalization effect start command for executing the gauge maximum value finalization effect for notifying the gauge maximum value determined in step S4554 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5010), and the effect button single-stroke operation effective flag is turned off. Then, (S5011), the gauge maximum value finalization effect control process ends.

In addition, when the image control board 100 receives the gauge maximum value finalization effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the effect gauge maximum value finalization effect of the effect contents indicated by the gauge maximum value finalization effect start command, and displays the currently displayed gauge image G40. , Deform it to the maximum gauge value determined in step S4554 (break it down).

[Energy rise effect control processing]
Next, the energy increase effect control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 64 to 65. As shown in FIG. 64, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the energy increase effect flag is ON in the energy increase effect control processing (S5101). If the energy increase effect flag is not ON (NO in S5101), the process proceeds to step S5107. If the energy increase effect flag is ON (YES in S5101), the process proceeds to step S5102.

In step S5102, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines, based on the variation effect timer, whether or not it is the start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period relating to the energy increase effect. If it is not the start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period (NO in S5102), the energy increase effect control processing is ended, and if it is the start time of the effect button continuous hit operation effective period (YES in S5102), the energy increase effect flag is turned off. (S5103), the effect button continuous-stroke operation effective time (7 seconds) is set in the operation promotion effect timer (S5104), and the effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion effect starts according to the effect content of the effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion effect to be executed. The command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5105), and the effect button continuous operation valid period flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S5106).

In addition, when the image control board 100 receives the effect button repeated-stroke operation promotion effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the effect button repeated-stroke operation promotion effect having the effect content indicated by the effect button repeated-stroke operation promotion effect start command, and the effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion image G55. Is displayed on the display unit 7a.

In step S5107, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the effect button continuous operation valid period flag is ON. If the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period flag is not ON (NO in S5107), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the energy increase effect control process and if the effect button continuous hitting operation valid period flag is ON (YES in S5107). , And proceeds to step S5108.

In step S5108, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the production button 63 has been operated (S5108). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5127 if there is no operation (NO in S5108), and proceeds to step S5109 if there is operation (YES in S5108).

In step S5109, the effect control microcomputer 91 increments the counter value of the effect button operation number counter provided in the RAM 94 by "1". The effect button operation number counter is a counter for counting the number of times the effect button 63 has been operated during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, and is provided in the RAM 94.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the counter value of the effect button operation number counter=“7” (S5110). If the counter value of the effect button operation number counter is not "7" (NO in S5110), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5112, and if the counter value of the effect button operation number counter is "7" (in S5110). YES), the effect grip operation valid flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S5111), and whether pinch avoidance failure effect (variation effect of fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure) is being executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether or not (S5112). The effect grip operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect grip 64 is valid (acceptable). As described above, when the effect button 63 is operated seven times (the operation condition of the effect grip 64 is satisfied) in the effect button repeated hit operation effective period, the effect grip operation valid flag is turned on, and the operation of the effect grip 64 is effective. become.

If the pinch avoidance failure effect is not being executed (NO in S5112), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5114, and if the pinch avoidance failure effect is being executed (YES in S5112), the energy counter provided in the RAM 94. It is determined whether or not the counter value of "=maximum gauge value-1" (S5113). The energy counter is a counter for counting the number of times that the energy increase is executed in the gauge value reached by the current energy image G41, in other words, in the pinch avoidance challenge effect (energy increase effect). Further, the "gauge maximum value" here is the gauge maximum value determined by the gauge maximum value determination in step S4554, and the production control microcomputer 91, based on the gauge maximum value data set in step S4555, "Gauge maximum value-1" is calculated.

If the counter value of the energy counter = "gauge maximum value -1" (YES in S5113), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5120, and if the energy counter counter value = "gauge maximum value -1" ( (NO in S5113), the value indicated by the random number counter for energy increase execution determination is acquired as a random number for energy increase execution determination (S5114), and energy increase execution determination is performed based on the acquired random number for energy increase execution determination (S5115). The energy increase execution determination is performed using the energy increase execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 69(A), a plurality of energy increase execution determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern and the gauge maximum value. When performing the energy increase execution determination, the performance control microcomputer 91 selects the energy increase execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result and the gauge maximum value data. Then, in the energy increase execution determination, the production control microcomputer 91 compares the selected energy increase execution determination table with the energy increase execution determination random number acquired in step S5114, and determines whether or not to execute the energy increase. ..

In each energy increase execution determination table, the value of the random number for energy increase execution determination is set in “execution/non-execution of energy increase” so that the distribution ratio (%) (given in FIG. 69(A)) becomes predetermined. (Gauge rise effect execution value) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is “execution of energy increase” as a result of the energy increase execution determination in step S5115 (S5116). The production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5120 if the energy increase is not executed (NO in S5116), and if the energy increase is executed (YES in S5116), sets the counter value of the energy counter provided in the RAM 94 to “1. It is incremented (S5117), an energy increase start command representing the counter value of the energy counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5118), and it is determined whether or not the energy counter=maximum gauge value (S5119). The set energy increase effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in step S4004. Upon receiving the energy increase start command, the image control board 100 stores (raises) the energy image G41 up to the gauge value indicated by the energy increase start command.

If the energy counter=gauge maximum value (YES in S5119), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5135, and if the energy counter=gauge maximum value is not (S5119 NO), based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. , It is determined whether or not the pinch avoidance failure effect (variation effect of fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure) is being executed (S5120).

The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5122 if the pinch avoidance failure effect is not being executed (NO in S5120), and proceeds to the cut-in provided in the RAM 94 if the pinch avoidance failure effect is being executed (YES in S5120). It is determined whether or not the counter value of the advance notice counter=“9 (=final stage of cut-in advance notice-1)” (S5121) The cut-in advance notice counter is a counter for counting the current cut-in advance notice stage. In addition, "9" here is set to be one step before the final step because the final step of the cut-in notice is "10".

If the counter value of the cut-in notice counter = "9" (YES in S5121), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134, and if the counter value of the cut-in notice counter = "9" (NO in S5121). A value indicated by the random number counter for cut-in notice execution determination is acquired as a random number for cut-in notice execution determination (S5122), and a cut-in notice execution determination is performed based on the acquired random number for cut-in notice execution determination (S5123). The cut-in notice execution determination is performed using the cut-in notice execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 69(B), a plurality of cut-in notice execution determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. When performing the cut-in notice execution determination, the production control microcomputer 91 selects the cut-in notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result. Then, in the cut-in notice execution determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the selected cut-in notice execution determination table with the random number for cut-in notice execution determination acquired in step S5122 to execute the cut-in notice. Determine whether.

In each cut-in notice execution determination table, the value of the cut-in notice execution determination random number is included in "cut-in notice execution" so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) (shown in FIG. 69(B)) is obtained. (Random value for cut-in notice execution determination) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is “execution of cut-in notice” as a result of the cut-in notice execution determination in step S5123 (S5124). The production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134 if the cut-in notice is not executed (NO in S5124), and if the cut-in notice is executed (YES in S5124), the counter of the cut-in notice counter provided in the RAM 94. The value is incremented by "1" (S5125), a cut-in notice start command representing the count value of the cut-in notice counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5126), and the process proceeds to step S5134. The cut-in advance notice start command that has been set is transmitted to the image control board 100 in step S4004. Upon receiving the cut-in notice start command, the image control board 100 executes the cut-in notice at the stage represented by the cut-in notice start command (displays the fellow character image corresponding to the cut-in notice pattern on the display unit 7a).

In step S5127, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the effect grip operation valid flag is ON. The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134 if the effect grip operation valid flag is not ON (NO in S5127), and proceeds to step S5128 if the effect grip operation valid flag is ON (YES in S5127).

In step S5128, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the production grip 64 has been operated. Here, if there is no operation of the effect grip 64 (NO in S5128), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134, and if there is an operation of the effect grip 64 (YES in S5128), turns off the effect grip operation valid flag. (S5129), the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the maximum gauge value reaching effect execution is acquired as the random number for determining the maximum gauge value reaching effect execution (S5130), and the maximum gauge is determined based on the acquired random number for determining the maximum gauge value reaching effect execution effect. A value achievement effect execution determination is performed (S5131). The gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination is performed using the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination table. In the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination table with the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination random number acquired in step S5130 to determine the gauge maximum value reaching effect. Determine whether to execute.

In the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination table, the gauge maximum value is set to “execution/non-execution of gauge maximum value reaching effect” so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (%) (described in FIG. 69(C)). Values of random numbers for reaching effect execution determination (gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination values) are distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is "execution of maximum gauge value reaching effect" as a result of the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination in step S5131 (S5132). The production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134 if the gauge maximum value reaching effect is not executed (NO in S5132) and proceeds to step S5134 if the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed (YES in S5132). The maximum gauge value reaching effect start command indicating that the maximum gauge value is reached at once is set (S5133), and the process proceeds to step S5134. The set gauge maximum value reaching effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in step S4204. Upon receiving the gauge maximum value reaching effect start command, the image control board 100 causes the energy image G41 to reach the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 at once.

In step S5134, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines, based on the operation promotion effect timer, whether or not the effect button continuous hit operation effective time has elapsed and the effect button continuous hit operation effective period has expired, in other words, the effect button in step S5104. It is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect timer for which the continuous hit operation effective time is set is 0. If the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period has not expired (NO in S5134), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the energy increase effect control processing, and if the effect button continuous hitting operation effective period has expired (YES in S5134), the special control is performed. The pinch avoidance success notification production start command for executing the pinch avoidance success notification production or the pinch avoidance failure notification production start command for executing the pinch avoidance failure notification production is output to the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the figure variation pattern analysis result. The flags related to the energy increase effect control processing such as the effect button repeated hit operation effective period flag and the effect grip operation effective flag which are set (S5135) are turned off (S5136), and the energy increase effect control processing is ended.

8. Other Modifications With respect to the gaming machine of the present invention, modification examples of the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

In the first embodiment, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is executed after the reach is established in the variable effect, but is started with the start of the variable effect or between the start of the variable effect and the reach. , May be executed without the reach. Further, it may be executed after another effect such as development effect is performed after the reach is established. Further, the pinch avoidance challenge effect may be executed in the jackpot game. In this case, for example, a pinch avoidance challenge effect is executed between the start of a jackpot game such as RUB and the end of the fourth round. If the pinch avoidance is successful, the jackpot game continues, and if the pinch avoidance is unsuccessful. The jackpot game may be ended. Also, if the pinch avoidance is successful, the game progresses with a high probability time saving after the big hit game, and if the pinch avoiding failure is successful, the game progresses with a low probability time saving or the normal game state after the big hit game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is performed in the variation effect of the 2R jackpot or the RUB jackpot, but the pinch avoidance challenge effect may be performed in another special figure variation pattern. For example, a pinch avoidance challenge effect in which pinch avoidance fails may be performed in a change effect of reach variation with reach. In addition, a pinch avoidance challenge effect that succeeds in pinch avoidance may be performed by a variation effect of a hit variation related to 16R high probability time saving and/or 16R low probability time saving. In this case, when the pinch avoidance success notification production is performed, it may be branched to one of 16R high probability time saving, 16R low probability time saving, and RUB jackpot.

Further, in the first embodiment, the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is executed only in the variation effect of the 2R jackpot, and when the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is performed, the small symbol stop display by the 2R symbol is always displayed, but the RUB jackpot. The pinch avoidance failure notification effect may be executed even when a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than a 2R jackpot is won. In this case, it is desirable that a so-called "revival effect" is executed after the pinch avoidance failure notification effect has been performed, such as the hero character standing up and recovering. This is because the content of the production is not in line with the content of the jackpot that was won and the interest in playing the game is reduced. Then, when the revival effect is executed, an effective period for the operation of the effect button 63 or the effect grip 64 may be generated so that the revival effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button 63 or the effect grip 64. This is because it is possible to make the player feel more revived and to enhance the effect of the rehabilitation effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, the effect button single-stroke operation effective period occurs, and when the effect button 63 is operated in the period, the gauge image G40 is deformed, and specifically, the gauge image G40 collapses. Although the gauge maximum value decreases, the effect button single-stroke operation valid period does not occur, and the gauge image G40 may automatically collapse without operating the effect button 63 to decrease the gauge maximum value. Further, when the gauge maximum value is determined to be a value other than “10” in the gauge maximum value determination, even when the effect button 63 is not operated during the effect button single hit operation valid period related to the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, When the effect button single-stroke operation effective period expires, the gauge image G40 collapses and the gauge maximum value decreases. However, when the effect button 63 is not operated during the effect button single-stroke operation effective period, the gauge image G40 does not collapse. The gauge maximum value may not be decreased. Further, there may be a case where the effect button single-stroke operation valid period does not occur and the gauge maximum value does not decrease (is not changed). In this case, the effect button single-stroke operation effective period occurs, and the effect button single-stroke operation effective period occurs, which increases the chance of a RUB jackpot that is advantageous to the player. Further, when the effect button 63 is operated during the effect button single-stroke operation effective period, the gauge maximum value determination may be performed, and the gauge maximum value finalizing effect may be performed at the time of the operation. Further, even if there is an operation during the effect button single hit operation effective period, the gauge maximum value finalizing effect may be performed when the effect button single hit operation effective period expires. In this case, it is not necessary to change the gauge maximum value if there is no operation in the effect button single-stroke operation effective period. Alternatively, the gauge maximum value determination may be performed with the expiration of the effect button single-stroke operation valid period, and the gauge maximum value finalizing effect may be performed based on the determination result.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the gauge maximum value is determined to be a value other than “10” in the gauge maximum value determination (determination that the gauge maximum value decreases from the maximum value “10”), the gauge image is displayed. It is shown that the gauge maximum value decreases due to G40 collapsing, but the gauge image G40 itself does not change, but it is determined from "10" which is the maximum gauge maximum value so as to be the gauge maximum value. The energy image G41 may be stored as an initial value by the difference between the gauge maximum values that have been set.

In the first embodiment, in the gauge maximum value finalizing effect, the gauge image G40 of "10", which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, is displayed first, and then the gauge maximum value decreases, but the gauge maximum value first. The gauge image G40 of "1" having the smallest value may be displayed, and then the gauge maximum value may be increased. Alternatively, the gauge image G40 of "5", which is the intermediate value of the gauge maximum value, may be displayed first, and then the gauge maximum value may be increased or decreased.

In the first embodiment, the energy image G41 in the gauge image G40 has an energy increase effect in which the energy image G41 rises vertically upward from the lower end, but the energy increase effect increases vertically downward from the upper end. Good. In addition, the axial direction of the gauge image G40 may face a direction different from the vertical direction such as the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. Further, in the energy increase effect, the energy image G41 increases in one direction, but the gauge image G40 may be configured such that the energy image G41 increases in a plane (two-dimensional). In this case, the energy image G41 may increase from the point of the predetermined end of the gauge image G40, or may increase from the center.

Further, the value and type of the gauge maximum value are not limited to those in the first embodiment and can be set appropriately. Further, the distribution ratios for “execution of energy increase” and “execution of cut-in notice” in the energy increase determination are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and can be set appropriately.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice execution determination table is constant regardless of the gauge maximum value for each pinch avoidance success effect and pinch avoidance failure effect (special figure fluctuation pattern), but according to the gauge maximum value. The probability that the cut-in notice is executed may be different depending on the maximum gauge value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice execution determination table is different depending on the special figure variation pattern, and specifically, the cut-in notice execution table is the cut-in notice pattern in the case of the special figure variation pattern relating to the RUB relatively advantageous to the player. Although the distribution ratio for the execution of the advance notice is set high, the distribution ratio for the execution of the cut-in advance notice may be set to be the same in any special figure variation pattern. In this case, a cut-in notice pattern (type of image for which cut-in notice is given) when the cut-in notice is executed may be determined by the determination. As in the first embodiment, the effect contents are not developed each time the cut-in notice is executed, but the cut-in notice pattern (friend character) suggesting the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB is the cut-in notice. It may be determined by a predetermined determination each time it is determined to execute the advance notice. In this case, a table used for determining the cut-in notice pattern for each special figure variation pattern is prepared, and the table used for determining the cut-in notice pattern of the special figure variation pattern related to the RUB jackpot is the execution of the RUB. It is desirable to select a cut-in notice pattern with high expectations for.

Further, in the first embodiment, even after the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern (display of the companion character 10 image G75) for notifying the execution of the RUB is given, the cut-in notice execution is performed by operating the effect button 63. If the determination is “execution of cut-in notice”, the cut-in notice is executed, but the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern (display of the companion character 10 image G75) for notifying the execution of the RUB is given. After that, the execution of the cut-in advance notice may be prohibited or the execution probability of the cut-in advance notice may be reduced to limit the execution of the cut-in advance notice. Further, after the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern (display of the companion character 10 image G75) for notifying the execution of the RUB is given, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the operation of the effect button 63 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, (5 times) or operating the effect grip 64 once), the cut-in notice may be executed by a premier image having a low appearance rate and a high rarity value.

In addition, a cut-in notice is executed as an effect that is executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 in parallel with the energy increase effect during the effect button repeated hitting operation effective period, but the effect contents are limited to the first embodiment. I can't. For example, the type of the image to be cut in may be changed, and the display form may not be cut in the image but may be deformed by enlarging the image. Furthermore, or in place of the cut-in notice, using a speaker 67, a frame lamp 66, and a rendering device other than the image display device 7, such as the panel moving device 15, an expectation level that indicates the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB. You may perform suggestive production. In addition, a plurality of types of effects to be executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 are provided in parallel with the energy increase effect in the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, and when the effect button continuous hit operation effective period is set. The type of effect may be determined by a predetermined determination. In this case, the type of the effect executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 may indicate the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB in parallel with the energy increase effect. Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice according to the operation of the effect button 63 can be executed without fail in parallel with the energy increase effect in the effect button continuous operation effective period, but the effect button continuous operation effective period is not executed. May be provided to limit the execution of the cut-in notice according to the operation of the effect button 63 during the effective period of the effect button continuous operation. In this case, the expectation for the execution of the RUB may be higher when the cut-in notice is executed than when it is not executed.

Further, the gauge raising effect is executed as an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 63 during the effect button continuous hit operation effective period, but the effect content is not limited to the first embodiment. For example, the four light emitting parts (“L” part, “O” part, “G” part, and “O” in FIG. 1) of the frame lamp 66 are “energy rising” in response to the operation of the effect button 63. If it is determined to be “executed”, the lights may be turned on one by one in a predetermined order, for example, from the left. Further, the game board 2 and the front frame 53 are provided with a lighting device provided with a plurality of light emitting units (for example, LEDs), and when it is determined that “energy increase is performed” according to the operation of the effect button 63, You may make it light one by one the lighting location.

Further, in the first embodiment, as a condition (operation valid condition) for the operation of the effect grip 64 to be valid in the effect button repeated hit operation effective period, “the effect button 63 is operated seven times in the effect button continuous hit operation effective period. “What” is set, but the content of the operation valid condition may be set appropriately. For example, the number of operations of the effect button 63 may be set to be more or less than seven. Further, instead of the number of times the effect button 63 is operated, the number of executions of energy increase, the value of the energy image G41, the number of executions of cut-in notice, the number of shot balls of a game ball, or the like may be appropriately set. In addition, a plurality of operation valid conditions may be set, and may be determined by a predetermined determination each time the effect button repeated hitting operation valid period occurs. Further, the operation valid condition may be established by using the effect button 63 which is the same input means for increasing energy, such as long pressing the effect button 63 for 3 seconds.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the gauge maximum value reaching effect is not executed by the operation of the effect grip 64 during the effect button repeated hit operation effective period, the operation of the effect grip 64 is performed during the remaining effect button continuous hit operation effective period thereafter. Does not take effect. That is, the opportunity to execute the maximum gauge value reaching effect by operating the effect grip 64 is lost. However, in the remaining period after this, the effect of reaching the maximum gauge value may be performed by operating the effect grip 64. In the remaining period, it may be determined with the same probability (50%) that the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed by operating the effect grip 64. Further, in the remaining period, it may be determined that the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed by operating the effect grip 64 with a certain fixed probability (for example, 25%) of a decrease. Furthermore, as the number of operations of the effect grip 64 in the remaining period increases, the probability that the gauge maximum value reaching effect is determined to be executed may increase or decrease.

In addition, when the gauge maximum value reaching effect is not executed by the operation of the effect grip 64 during the effect button repeated hitting operation effective period, the effect grip is generated each time the operation effective condition is satisfied in the remaining effect button successive hitting operation effective period. The operation of 64 may be validated, and the gauge maximum value reaching effect execution determination may be performed by operating the effect grip 64.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice is not executed by operating the effect grip 64, but the cut-in notice may be executable by operating the effect grip 64. In this case, the cut-in notice execution may be determined to have the same probability as the cut-in notice execution determination made by operating the effect button 63. Further, the cut-in notice execution may be determined to have a different probability (low probability or high probability) from the cut-in notice execution determination made by operating the effect button 63. Further, although it is determined that the cut-in notice execution is performed with a lower probability than the cut-in notice execution determination made by operating the effect button 63, a cut-in notice of a cut-in notice pattern that does not appear by operating the effect button 63 is performed. It may be done. In addition, the cut-in notice may be executed without fail or with a predetermined probability only when it is not determined in the gauge maximum value reaching effect determination that "the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed".

Further, in the first embodiment, when the operation valid condition is satisfied during the effect button repeated hitting operation valid period, the energy image G41 rises to the gauge maximum value, but the degree of rise is not limited to “up to the gauge maximum value”. For example, a plurality of increasing values of the energy image G41 may be provided and determined by a predetermined determination. In this case, the operation valid condition is satisfied even if the pinch avoidance fails, but the expectation of the value to be increased may be lower when the pinch avoidance fails. In addition, even if the pinch avoidance fails, the operation valid condition is satisfied, but the content of the operation valid condition such as setting the number of operations to "10 times" in this case is that the pinch avoidance is successful when the pinch avoidance fails. The operation valid condition may be set to be stricter than that in the above case, and the activation of the operation of the effect grip 64 in the case of pinch avoidance failure may be limited.

Further, in the first embodiment, the energy does not fall in the energy raising effect, but the energy may also fall. In this case, "decrease in energy" may be selected with a predetermined probability in the energy increase determination. Further, in the case of pinch avoidance failure, “falling energy” may be selected with higher probability. Further, in the first embodiment, when the energy image G41 rises in the energy raising effect, the energy image G41 rises by one step, but it may be possible to raise by a plurality of steps. In this case, a plurality of increasing values may be set, and when it is determined that "energy increase is performed", the increasing value may also be determined by a predetermined determination. Further, the degree of expectation of successful pinch avoidance may increase as the value of the increase value increases.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the cut-in notice, the stage is raised every time it is executed without being lowered, but the stage may be lowered or maintained. In this case, "decrease stage" or "maintain stage" may be selected with a predetermined probability in the cut-in notice execution determination. Further, in the case of pinch avoidance failure, “decrease of stage” may be selected with higher probability. Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice is increased by one step when the step is increased, but it may be possible to be increased by a plurality of steps. In this case, a plurality of stages to be raised may be set, and when it is determined that “cut-in advance notice is executed”, the stage to be raised may be determined by a predetermined determination. Furthermore, the degree of expectation of successful pinch avoidance may be increased as the rising stage increases.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the effect button 63 is set as an input unit capable of executing the gauge maximum value finalizing effect and the energy increase effect, and is effected as an input unit capable of executing the gauge maximum value reaching effect. Although the grip 64 is set, this input means can be set appropriately. For example, the effect grip 64 is set as the input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value finalized effect and the gauge increase effect, and the effect button 63 is set as the input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value reaching effect. Good. Further, the effect grip 64 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value finalizing effect and the gauge maximum value reaching effect, and the effect button 63 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge increasing effect. Good. Furthermore, the input buttons are not limited to the effect buttons 63 and the effect grips 64, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a handle type operation device such as a motorcycle or a car, a joystick, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a touch sensor, a bar code reader, Also, even if another type of input device such as a microphone (speech recognition device) is provided as appropriate, and a gage maximum value finalizing effect, an energy increase effect, and a gage maximum value reaching effect are executed using this input device. Good.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting condition of the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big winning device 31, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and a game ball can enter when opened is provided in the game area 3, and the second big in a predetermined round game during the big hit game. When the game ball that entered the second big winning device by opening the prize winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side of the second big winning device, the high probability state may be set as the big hit game ends. .. In this case, a specific jackpot symbol that the second big winning device opens for a time (eg, 29 seconds) that is easy to enter, and a second big winning device that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 second) A specific jackpot pattern can be provided.

In addition, in the first embodiment and the like, the big hit game involving opening and closing the special winning opening 30 is executed by winning the big hit in the big hit determination. However, a so-called "small hitting game as a game involving opening and closing the big winning opening 30" is executed. May be provided. The small hit game is executed by winning a "small hit" different from the big hit and the loss in the big hit determination. The maximum opening time of the big winning opening 30 in the small hit game is preferably 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, during and after the execution of the small hit game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, when the small hit is won, the small hit game involving opening and closing of the special winning opening 30 is only executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specified period for the high probability state is not set, but the specified period may be provided. For example, when the special figure variable display is executed a predetermined specified number of times such as 160 times without winning the jackpot in the high probability state, the normal probability state may be set. Also, the number of time saving is set to 100 times, but other times may be provided instead of this number or in addition to this number. In this case, the number of big hit symbols may be increased, and the number of time saving may be changed according to the big hit symbol type. In addition, the number of time reductions may be set to zero. In addition, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the special map variable display such as the elapsed time after the big hit game and the number of game balls shot, the specified period for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set. Good.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the big hit is won, the game is always controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game, but the game is not controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game (the game is controlled in the non-time saving state). May be provided.

Further, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to a slot machine, another ball game machine such as an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, or the like.

9. Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, 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 to A5, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4, and the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C4.

9-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 is
An input means (effect button 63) that can be input by the player,
A game machine provided with a production change control unit (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4206) capable of executing a production change (an increase in the energy image G41) according to an input from the input unit,
The effect change control means,
It is possible to execute the effect change until a predetermined step (gauge maximum value) preset as an upper limit of the change step of the effect change is reached,
Before the effect change control means performs the effect change, a specific effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4205) for executing a specific effect (gauge maximum value final effect) for informing the predetermined stage is provided. ,
In the specific effect, the specific effect control means, as the notification of the predetermined step, once notifies the first step (gauge maximum value “10”), and then the second step having a smaller number of steps than the first step ( The maximum value of the gauge is "9, 7, 5, 3, 1").

9-1-2. Invention A2
The game machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The specific effect control means, as the notification of the predetermined stage,
A first specific effect of changing from the first stage to the second stage once the first stage is notified,
After notifying the first stage, a second specific effect that is not changed from the first stage to the second stage can be executed.

9-1-3. Invention A3
The game machine according to Invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or A2,
The effect change control means can execute the effect change in multiple stages in response to continuous input from the input means,
When executing the first specific effect, the specific effect control means may change the first step to the second step in response to an input from the input means after first notifying the first step. It is characterized by being possible.

9-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
A first input receivable period (production button single-stroke operation effective period), which is a period in which the specific effect control means can accept an input from the input means for changing from the first step to the second step. A first input receivable period setting means to be set (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4205),
A second input receivable period (effect button continuous hitting operation valid period), which is a period in which the effect change control means can accept continuous input from the input means for continuously executing the change effect. A second input receivable period setting means for setting (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S4206),
The second input receivable period setting means sets the second input receivable period after the first input receivable period ends.

9-1-5. Invention A5
The game machine according to Invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A4,
Due to the establishment of a specific condition, the game is controlled in an advantageous game state (RUB) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state,
When the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous game state is higher than when the change stage does not reach the predetermined stage,
When the first specific effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the change step of the effect change reaches the predetermined step is higher than when the second specific effect is executed.

9-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to Invention B1 is
Due to the establishment of a specific condition, the game is controlled in an advantageous game state (RUB) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state,
An input means (effect button 63) that can be input by the player,
Production change control means (step S4206) capable of continuously executing production change (rise of energy image G41) in response to continuous input from the input means during a predetermined period (production button continuous hitting operation effective period). And a production control microcomputer 91) for performing
The effect change control means can execute the effect change until a predetermined step (gauge maximum value) preset as an upper limit of a change step of the effect change is reached,
When the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous game state is higher than when the change stage does not reach the predetermined stage,
In the predetermined period, in response to continuous input from the input means, regardless of whether or not the effect change is executed, an expectation suggesting effect (cut-in It is characterized by including expectation suggestion effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4206) capable of executing a notice.

9-2-2. Invention B2
The game machine according to Invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The predetermined period ends when the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, while the end of the predetermined period due to execution of the expectation suggestion effect is limited.

9-2-3. Invention B3
The game machine according to Invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention B1 or B2,
There are a plurality of types (six types) of the predetermined stage, and while the execution probability of the effect change differs depending on the type of the predetermined stage, the execution probability of the expectation suggestion effect does not change depending on the type of the predetermined stage. Characterize.

9-2-4. Invention B4
The game machine according to Invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B3,
Before the predetermined period occurs, an explanation (display of the continuous hitting operation notice image G61) that the effect change can be executed by the input to the input means by the player is given. It is characterized in that the fact that the above-mentioned expectation suggesting effect can be executed is not given by the input to.

9-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to Invention C1 is
Due to the establishment of a specific condition, the game is controlled in an advantageous game state (RUB) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state,
First input means (production button 63) that can be input by the player,
During a predetermined period (effect button continuous hitting operation effective period), effect change control means capable of continuously executing effect change (rise of energy image G41) in response to continuous input from the first input means ( A production control microcomputer 91) that performs step S4206, and
The effect change control means can execute the effect change until a predetermined step (gauge maximum value) preset as an upper limit of a change step of the effect change is reached,
When the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous game state is higher than when the change stage does not reach the predetermined stage,
An input promotion effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4206) that executes an input promotion effect (effect button repeated operation promotion effect) that prompts an input to the first input means in the predetermined period;
A second input means (production grip 64) that can be input by the player;
The effect change control means is capable of executing the effect change according to an input from the second input means while the input promotion effect is being executed in the predetermined period.

9-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2,
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The effect change control means can execute the effect change in response to an input from the second input means on condition that the input from the first input means has been performed a predetermined number of times (7 times) in the predetermined period. Is characterized in that

9-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to Invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C1 or C2,
The effect change control means can make the change step of the effect change reach the predetermined step more easily in response to an input from the second input means than when there is an input from the first input means. It is characterized by

9-3-4. Invention C4
The gaming machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C3,
When the effect change control means receives the input from the second input means but does not execute the effect change, the effect change control means further inputs from the first input means on condition that it is within the predetermined period. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute the effect change according to.

1... Pachinko gaming machine 7... Image display device 7a... Display unit 20... First starting opening 22... Second starting opening 23... Electric Chu 30... Big winning opening 31... Big winning device 63... Production button 64... Production grip 80... Main control board 81... Game control microcomputer 82... CPU
83...ROM
84... RAM
91... Production control microcomputer 92... CPU
93... ROM
94... RAM
100... Image control board

Claims (1)

By the establishment of a specific condition, the game is controlled in an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state,
Input means that can be input by the player,
A game machine provided with a production change control means capable of executing a production change according to an input from the input means,
The effect change control means is capable of executing a predetermined effect that allows the effect change to be executed until a predetermined step set in advance is reached,
Before the predetermined effect is performed, a specific effect control unit capable of executing a specific effect for informing the predetermined stage is provided,
In the specific effect, as the notification of the predetermined step, after first notifying the first step, a first specific effect of changing to the second step different from the first step, and after notifying the first step, There is a second specific effect that is not changed from the first stage,
Wherein the first and the specific effect, the second specific effect, in Ri wherein the Do different potentially advantageous gaming state,
An effect indicating that the predetermined effect is executed is executed before the predetermined effect is executed, while an effect that indicates that the specific effect is executed before the specific effect is executed A gaming machine characterized by not being executed .