JP6746063B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit, provided that the game ball enters the starting opening. A jackpot game that can be won is played. In addition, a game is played in various game states such as a game state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous game state (see Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 improves the enjoyment of the game by setting different effect modes according to the change of the game state.

JP, 2016-67682, A

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine that performs the effect in the effect mode, in order to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
In the gaming machine that can be in a predetermined gaming state,
Equipped with effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect using the display means,
The effect execution means,
In the predetermined game state, as the effect mode, a first effect mode in which a first background image is displayed, a second effect mode in which a second background image is displayed, and a specific effect mode in which a special background image is displayed You may set any of the multiple staging modes including
In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the specific effect mode, it is possible to variably display effect symbols on the display means.
There are a case where the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode and a case where the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode when the first effect mode is set,
In a timing of changing from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode, change the display mode of the performance symbols,
The display mode of the effect symbol is not changed at the timing of changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode.

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

It is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining a stand-by state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining a moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining a rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of indicators. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution on the production control baseplate side. (A) is a table showing general figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a first jackpot determination table, (B) is a second jackpot determination table, (C) is a 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 first look-ahead determination table. It is a second prefetch determination table. (A) is a big hit game control table, (B) is a game state setting table, (C) is a small hit game control table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a demonstration animation, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a setting screen. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a 1st normal background image, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd normal background image, (C) shows an example of a 3rd normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of a probability change background image, (E) is a figure which shows an example of a time saving background image. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a round production, (C) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot ending production. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure fluctuation production of a loss without reach. It is a figure showing an example from a start of special figure fluctuation production until it reaches to reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach and is a continuation of FIG. 21. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach and is a continuation of FIG. 22. It is a figure showing an example of a movable body production. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a holding effect. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a reservation change notice. It is a flow chart of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flow chart of normal operation processing. It is a flow chart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is the flowchart of production control main processing. It is a flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a figure showing an example of the special background image. (A) is a block diagram illustrating a game flow, and (B) is a table showing details of start conditions and end conditions related to the special mode. It is the production design for production mode. It is a figure showing an example of switching from the 1st normal production stage to the 2nd normal production stage. It is a figure showing an example of switching from a 2nd normal production stage to a 3rd normal production stage. It is a figure showing an example of switching from a 3rd normal production stage to a 1st normal production stage. It is a figure showing the example in which a special effect mode is set up when the 1st start condition is satisfied. It is a figure showing the example which the special production mode set up by the fulfillment of the 1st start condition ends by fulfillment of the 1st end condition. It is a figure showing the example in which a special effect mode is set up when the 2nd start condition is satisfied. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special production mode set up by satisfaction of the 2nd start condition ends by satisfaction of the 2nd end condition. It is a table showing the probability that "execution" of the notice effect is selected and the probability that "not executed" of the notice effect is selected in the notice effect execution determination. It is a figure showing an example of dialog advance notice. It is a figure showing an example of a bat notice. It is a figure showing an example of a cut-in notice. It is a figure showing an example of a group notice. It is a figure showing an example of a timer announcement. It is a table showing the probability that each effect mode is selected in the notice effect mode determination. It is a table showing the probability that each effect mode is selected in the notice effect mode determination. It is a table showing the probability that "execution" of the one-shot notification effect is selected and the probability that "non-execution" of the one-shot notification effect is selected in the one-shot notification effect execution determination. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. FIG. 62 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and a diagram illustrating a sequel to FIG. 61.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The power tube opening/closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from the retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k projects forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k projects vertically to the game area 6, and the second starting opening 12 opens so that the ball can enter. Specifically, the vertical portion that is erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric-chu opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and is guided to the second starting opening 12 from the horizontal portion. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12 only when the electric-chu opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game balls that have entered the second starting opening 12 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

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

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

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the special winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated about its rotation axis by about 90 degrees so that the upper end thereof is tilted forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k is rotated, the AT opening/closing member 14k is in a state of vertically projecting into the game area 6, and the special winning opening 14 is opened so that the player can enter the ball. In this way, only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 14. When the game balls enter the special winning opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14 are discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as they are.

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

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

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side and a right game area 6B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired by right-handed Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured with a large number of game nails and the like (not shown).

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

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

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

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k includes a horizontally long, plate-shaped lifting member 55k2 that is held in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotation member 55k1 that is provided at the center of the lifting member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state in which the board movable body 55k is arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is located slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. Therefore, only a part of the lower end of the rotating member 55k1 is arranged so as to be visible to the player (see FIG. 3A). Then, the movable board 55k as a whole can descend from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, rise from the operating position and return to the initial position (see FIG. 3B). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is located substantially at the center of the opening 1A in a front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be set appropriately, and whether the board movable body 55k is located above or below the substantial center of the opening 1A in a front view. Good.

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

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

Next, the display devices 8 arranged on the right side (portion other than the game area 6) of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 in the vertical center will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device has a special symbol 1 display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter, "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter, "special symbol 2"). It includes a special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the above), and a general figure display 82 for variably displaying an ordinary pattern (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing"). Further, the display devices include a special figure 1 holding display device 83a for displaying a special figure 1 holding number described later and a special figure 2 holding display device 83b for displaying a special figure 2 holding number described later.

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

The variable display of the special map notifies the result of the special drawing. In the variable display of special maps, stop display is performed after the special maps are variably displayed. The special figure stopped and displayed (stop special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the special map stopped and displayed is a specific special figure determined in advance, a jackpot game accompanied by opening of the special winning opening 14 is performed.

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

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable figure is displayed for a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable 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 PY1, even if the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, the special map lottery and the special map may not be variably displayed immediately. Specifically, this is the case when there is a winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the game ball during execution of the variable display of the special figure or execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure is reserved based on the winning, with the predetermined number as the upper limit. This reserved right is called "special map reservation".

The special map reservation is "special map 1 hold", which represents the right to execute the special map 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first starting opening 11 and the variable display of the special drawing 1, and the second starting opening. There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on a winning of 12 and "special figure 2 hold" representing the right to execute variable display of special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of reserved right to execute the special figure 1 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lottery and the number of rights to execute variable display of special figure 2.

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

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

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

Further, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variation time. In the first embodiment, the mode of variable display in the general view 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). ..

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 that performs control (progress of a game) related to a game that can obtain a game profit, an effect control board 120 that performs control related to an effect according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, Also, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of gaming balls is provided. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

In addition, in the game that can obtain the game profit that is controlled by the game control board 100, special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting described later, general figure lottery, general figure variable display. , Auxiliary games, etc. are included. Further, the productions to be controlled by the production control board 120 include game productions (special figure variation productions, hold productions, jackpot game productions, etc.), customer waiting productions, operations of the first production button 40k and the second production button 41k. An operation promotion effect for urging an operation during an effective period (operation effective period) is included.

Further, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120, together with the image control board 140, the audio control circuit 161, and the sub-drive board 162, which will be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect devices (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the movable board 55k, etc.) for game effect, customer waiting effect, and operation promotion. It suffices if the performance and the like can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is switched on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the game control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 storing programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 used as a work memory, and a game. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

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

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

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b of the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 holding number is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to "4". The upper limit number of the special figure 1 reserved number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reserved number may be appropriately set. Further, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reserved number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reserved number may not be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100, the production control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100. In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction restricting means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the effect control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect along with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The production CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, and 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached. Further, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command holding storage unit 125 that stores a starting winning command.

An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 displays the image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. It should be noted that the production control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by transmitting a signal from the production control board 120 to the image control board 140 and a signal from the image control board 140 to the production control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145. A Random Access Memory (146) and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured with one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. Image data including a pattern) and a background image) are stored.

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

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

The production control microcomputer 121, based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a voice, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. Is output.

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

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

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

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

The various actuators connected to the performance control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and an elevating member motor 55m2. The rotary member motor 55m1 can drive the rotary member 55k1 to rotate the rotary member 55k1. The lifting member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .. Note that, hereinafter, the operations of the “rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2” may be collectively referred to as the “operation of the board movable body 55k”. Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 is also referred to as "rotating the movable body 55k or lowering or raising it".

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

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

3. Main Games Played by Gaming Machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the universal figure lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays a variable display of the general figure (display of change and then stop display). Here, the general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure variable start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires general figure-related determination information when the general figure variable start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 7(A), there is a normal symbol random number in the acquired universal figure related determination information. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit judgment. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination Winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) by using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 8A, for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving hit determination table). In each hit judgment table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number judgment value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit judgment. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and makes a hit determination of hit or loss. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability per winning can be changed appropriately.

3-1-2. General figure variation pattern determination/general figure variable display The universal figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern using a universal figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8B, for example. The universal figure variation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined items relating to variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

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

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

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

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

It includes various elements such as an element (auxiliary game element) that configures the auxiliary game, that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and an opening time for each opening. Each of these elements can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 8C, for example. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that each element such as the number of times of opening and the time of opening can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Also, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is executed, and the game based on the winning is finished. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game and the small hit game are not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 indicator 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, in the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed, there are a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery result has a big hit and a loss.

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game and the small hit game are not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

The special figure 2 lottery may also include a small hit symbol, and the small hit game may be executed when the special symbol 2 display 81b is displayed to stop the small hit symbol. On the contrary, the small hit symbol may be omitted from the special figure 1 lottery, and the stop display of the small hit symbol may not be displayed on the special figure 1 display 81a.

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

In order to perform such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, game state setting, and small hit game), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is related to the special figure by the establishment of the start condition. The determination information is acquired, and various determinations are performed on the special figure-related determination information. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special figure-related determination information to be acquired includes special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for making a reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a variation pattern determination of a special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Big hit determination Big hit determination, for example, using the big hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9 (A), FIG. 9 (B), whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out a big hit game), in other words, big hit, small It is to decide whether to hit or lose. The jackpot determination table is used in a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as a “first jackpot determination table”) used in jackpot determination based on a winning on the first starting opening 11 and a jackpot determination based on winning a prize on the second starting opening 12. There is a jackpot determination table (hereinafter, referred to as “second jackpot determination table”). Then, in each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the type of the starting opening, a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for normal probability, second jackpot determination table for normal probability) used in the normal probability state, and a high probability There is a jackpot determination table used in the state (a first jackpot determination table for high probability, a second jackpot determination table for high probability).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the first start opening 11 is won, the variable display of the special drawing 1 is executed, and when the second start opening 12 is won, the variable display of the special drawing 2 is executed. Therefore, the first big hit determination table can be called a big hit judgment table for special figure 1, and the second big hit judgment table can be called a big hit judgment table for special figure 2.

In each of the first jackpot determination tables associated with the gaming state, the jackpot, the jackpot, and the loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination, are assigned special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number determination values). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the first jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9(A), the high-probability first jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined as a jackpot than the normal-probability first jackpot determination table. Further, in the high-probability first big hit determination table and the normal probability first big hit determination table, the special symbol random number judgment value determined to be a small hit is set to be the same.

Further, in each of the second jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss are assigned special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number determination values). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the second jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9(B), the high-probability second jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined as a jackpot than the normal-probability second jackpot determination table.

It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the way of distributing the special symbol random number judgment value to the winning probability of the big hit or the small hit or the judgment result of each kind of big hit judgment. Also, a small hit may be provided in the second big hit determination table. That is, as the special figure, a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol may be provided.

3-2-2. Big hit symbol type determination Big hit symbol type determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, determine the type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 9C, for example. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of jackpot pattern with the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the jackpot constituent elements (contents advantageous to the player) that are composed of the gaming benefits or the like given to the player.

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

Multiple types of jackpot designs can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is distributed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the jackpot symbol type. 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 pattern of the special figure 1 and the type of the big hit symbol of the special figure 2 can be set appropriately, for example, like the big hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9C, the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 As a jackpot design A, jackpot design B, and jackpot design C three types of jackpot design, as the jackpot design of special figure 2, jackpot design D, jackpot design E, and jackpot design F three types of jackpot Can be provided. Then, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9(C), in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. The distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol types can be changed appropriately. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment In the reach judgment, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, for example, a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 9D is used to determine whether or not the reach is generated in the special figure variation effect described later. It is to be.

The reach determination table can be 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 a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table).

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

As shown in FIG. 9D, the number of reach random number determination values that are determined to be “reach is present (reach is generated)” may be different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of the reach determination performed assuming that the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, “reach is present (reach is generated)” is referred to as “reach with loss”, and “no reach ( "No reach is generated") is sometimes called "miss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment/special figure variable display Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is a big hit judgment result, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, for example, fluctuations of special symbols as shown in FIGS. The pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) for variable display of the special figure.

The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern can include identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. It is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information as the special figure variation patterns, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed as the determination target (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the starting mouth of the winning combination caused by the special figure variation pattern determination. It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 10) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing.

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

Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, and a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving are respectively for the jackpot pattern A, the jackpot symbols B and C, for the small hit, for the reach with loss, and without the reach. There is for loss. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also have jackpot design D, jackpot designs E and F, reach reach loss, and no reach reach loss, respectively. is there.

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

Then, the special map display unit 81 variably displays the special map of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. And, in the variable display of special symbols, as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently the jackpot game is executed. It In addition, in the variable display of special symbols, as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently the small hit game is played. To be executed.

Further, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with the production flow of the special figure variation production as shown in the third column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 10 to 11. Here, a description will be given of a representative effect that constitutes the effect flow of the special figure change effect associated with the special figure change pattern.

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

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

Immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, the N reach is, for example, in the state in which the effect symbol forming the reach is temporarily stopped at the position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) and the remaining one is left. It is an effect in which the effect symbol slows down and fluctuates at a lower speed than the normal fluctuation. The expectation of jackpots suggested by N reach is higher than usual fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, the remaining one production design which changes at the low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one effect design stops at an effect design different from the effect design forming the reach. If the special figure variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes again at high speed, and the reach is maintained and the L reach or SP reach develops (switches).

L reach is an effect that can be performed after N reach, suggests that it is performed for a longer time than N reach and that the jackpot expectation is higher than N reach. Even in the L reach, the reach that has been established is maintained, but the effect symbol that constitutes the reach is reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later is displayed at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed. While moving to the upper right of the part 50a), the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to L reach (the image dedicated to L reach flows). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the content of the L-reach effect, a scene in which the hero character makes special training in order to learn a special move is displayed (a special training image is displayed on the display unit 50a).

The SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, suggests that the SP reach is performed for a longer time than the L reach and has a higher jackpot expectation than the L reach. Even in SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but at the same time, the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later is displayed at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed. While moving to the upper right of the part 50a), the background image dedicated to SP reach is switched (a video dedicated to SP reach flows). The SP reach is performed for a longer time than the L reach. Note that in SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the content of the production of SP reach, a scene in which the A team to which the hero character belongs and the B team to which the rival of the hero character belongs is displayed (a video image of the match is displayed on the display unit 50a).

The battle effect is an effect that can be executed after the reach in the time saving state, and is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. In the battle production as well, the established reach is maintained, but the production symbols constituting the reach are reduced and a predetermined position (for example, the left production symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right production symbol EZ3 is the display unit 50a. Move to the background image dedicated to the battle effect (the image dedicated to the battle effect is played). In the battle effect, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the content of the production of SP reach, a scene in which the A team to which the hero character belongs and the B team to which the rival of the hero character belongs is displayed (a video image of the match is displayed on the display unit 50a).

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

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 10 to 11, the special figure variation pattern is named in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. There is. The special figure fluctuation pattern related to big hits is collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern related to small hits is referred to as "small hit change", and the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss is collectively referred to as "miss change" There are also things to do.

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

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination based on the acquired special map-related determination information using a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, for example, before performing the jackpot determination. The look-ahead determination table is the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) relating to the starting winning, in other words, the type of special drawing variably displayed depending on the starting winning (special drawing 1/special drawing). It is possible to relate to 2). That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the first starting port 11 is won, and the pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table: FIG. 12) when the variable display of Toku-zu 1 is performed and the second starting port 12 are won. However, there is a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table: FIG. 13) when the variable display of special figure 2 is performed. The pre-reading determination based on the first pre-reading determination table is also referred to as “first pre-reading determination”, and the pre-reading determination based on the second pre-reading determination table is also referred to as “second pre-reading determination”.

Further, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the gaming state. For example, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with a normal gaming state, a high-probability-high base gaming state, a low-probability-high base gaming state, and the like, which will be described later. That is, as the pre-reading determination table, the pre-reading determination table used in the normal gaming state (pre-reading determination table for normal gaming state) and the pre-reading determination table used in the high-probability high base gaming state (high-probability high base gaming state) Pre-reading determination table), and a pre-reading determination table (low-probability high base gaming state pre-reading determination table) used in a low probability high base gaming state can be provided.

Therefore, in detail, when the look-ahead determination table is associated with the starting opening and the gaming state, the look-ahead determination table is used as the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state and in the high probability high base gaming state. A first look-ahead determination table that is used, a first look-ahead determination table that is used in a low probability high base gaming state, a second look-ahead determination table that is used in a normal gaming state, and a high probability high base gaming state There can be a second look-ahead judgment table used and a second look-ahead judgment table used in the low probability high base gaming state. Note that which element the prefetch determination table is associated with, that is, how the prefetch determination table is configured can be set as appropriate.

Note that the pre-reading determination pattern using the pre-reading determination tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 specifies the special-drawing variation pattern relating to the variable display of the special drawing performed by the start winning. That is, before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning is performed, the special figure change pattern relating to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the prefetch determination result. The look-ahead determination result including the information about the special figure variation pattern is associated with the start winning command. Note that what information is specified as the prefetch determination result can be changed as appropriate.

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

3-3. Jackpot game

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

Note that it is possible not to provide OP or ED. Further, hereinafter, 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 also referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also referred to as "10 round (10R)".

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. One or more types of jackpot games can be set, and a jackpot game control table is set for each type of jackpot game.

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

The type of jackpot game and the jackpot game components of various jackpot games can be set appropriately. In addition, hereinafter, the number of round games is also referred to as “round number”, the opening time of the jackpot game is referred to as “jackpot opening time”, and the ending time of the jackpot game is also referred to as “jackpot ending time”.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the type of jackpot game and the jackpot game component for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 14(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 14A will be described.

The number of round games of the first jackpot game is 10. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the special winning opening 14 is opened once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game. Further, the closing time between each round game in the first jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games of the second jackpot game is five. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the special winning opening 14 is opened once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game. Further, the closing time between each round game in the second jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games of the third jackpot game is 16 times. In each round game from 1R to 16R, the special winning opening 14 is opened once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game. Also, the closing time between each round game in the third jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games in the fourth jackpot game is four. In each round game from 1R to 4R, the special winning opening 14 is opened once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game. Also, the closing time between each round game in the fourth jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

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

Here, which type of jackpot game is executed may be determined by the type of jackpot symbol, for example. In the example described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the first jackpot game is associated with the jackpot symbol A, the second jackpot game is associated with the jackpot symbols B, C, and the third jackpot. The game may be associated with the jackpot symbol D, and the fourth jackpot game may be associated with the jackpot symbols E and F.

Further, for example, in the game area 6, a device capable of allocating to two prize holes is provided, and when one prize hole is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while when the other prize hole is won. Alternatively, either the jackpot game consisting of more than a predetermined number of round games or the jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game accompanied by opening the jackpot 14 is being executed, and a non-jackpot game state in which no jackpot game is being executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The factors that are “beneficial to the player” related to the specific game state include the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting opening 12. That is, the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting opening 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low-probability low base gaming state, a low-probability high base gaming state, a high-probability low base gaming state, a high-probability high base gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a long time, and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the big hit game state can be said to be a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be referred to as “advantageous gaming states” that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Further, when the small hit game is being executed, the special winning opening 14 is opened and the game ball can be acquired, so that the state where the small hit game is being executed can be included in the advantageous game state. ..

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. Is. Further, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the easiness of winning a prize in the second starting opening 12 is higher than the non-time saving state. It is in a game state. Furthermore, in the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the big prize hole 14 in which the number of prize balls by one prize is larger than that of the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 is opened, so the big hit playing state , And the small hitting gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state.

Moreover, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is first set. The jackpot gaming state is set by performing a stop display of jackpot symbols. Furthermore, the small hitting game state is set by performing a stop display of the small hitting symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game.

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

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

Further, the ending condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be set appropriately. As the ending condition, for example, the number of executions of variable display of special figure can be set. In addition, the number of executions of the special figure variable display is not limited, and the elapsed time after the big hit game, the number of shot balls of the game ball after the big hit game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the big hit game, or a specific game state is ended. Derivation of the result of ending in the lottery or not can be set as the ending condition. Furthermore, these elements may be individually set as the end condition, or may be set in combination.

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

Further, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the ending condition, and the content of the ending condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 14(B), the jackpot pattern A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, or the jackpot game relating to the jackpot symbol E is high after the game. The game may be controlled in the high probability base game state. Here, with respect to this high-probability-high base gaming state, it is possible to continue until a big hit is won, without providing an ending condition. Further, the jackpot pattern C, and the game may be controlled in a low-probability-high base gaming state after the jackpot game relating to the jackpot symbol F is completed. Here, an end condition can be set for this low-probability-high base game state, and the special condition variable display can be set 100 times as the end condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence/absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

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

3-6. Small hit game Next, the small hit game will be described. The small hit game is an open game that involves opening and closing the special winning opening 14, an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the small hit game to the start of the first open game, and the final open game. The ending (also referred to as ED) from the end to the end of the small hit game is included. Each open game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous open game, and ends with the start of the next open game or the start of the ending. Note that OP and ED can be omitted.

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the small hit game using the small hit game control table. One or a plurality of small hit games can be set, and a small hit game control table is set for each small hit game type.

The small hitting game control table stores elements (small hitting game constituents) that make up the small hitting game. The small hitting game components include the number of open games, the type of big winning opening in which each open game is played and the open time (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time) ), and the ending time (ending time). Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the small hit game using a small hit game control table as shown in FIG. 14(A), for example. That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, it is possible to set the type of the small hit game and the small hit game constituent element for the small hit game.

In the small hit game shown in FIG. 14, the open game is played twice. Then, in each opening game, the special winning opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds. The closing time of the special winning opening 14 between each open game is 2.0 seconds. Further, there is an opening in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 1.0 seconds from the start of the small hit game to the start of the first open game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the special winning opening 14 is held for 1.0 seconds from the end of the last open game to the end of the small hit game.

4. Main Effects by Gaming Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 28.

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

Customer waiting production mode, the special map variable display is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and is in a standby state in which special figure variable display is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, for example, as shown in FIG. 15(A), a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the executed effect. It should be noted that items for setting related to effects can be set appropriately. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed from the customer waiting demonstration video G100 by the operation of the player.

The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the "low probability low base game state" and indicates the normal game state. Further, it is possible to further provide a plurality of lower-order effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode. For example, as a lower-layer effect mode belonging to the normal effect mode, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (FIG. 16(A): first normal background image G111) representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display unit 50a. , A second normal effect mode in which a background image (FIG. 16(B): second normal background image G112) representing the baseball field ground is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a background image representing the inside of the restaurant on the display unit 50a ( FIG. 16C: A third normal effect mode in which the third normal background image G113 is displayed can be provided. Note that, in the following, the lower-level effect modes belonging to the effect mode are also referred to as “effect stages”.

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

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

Then, when the normal effect mode is set, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are displayed in the front part. On the other hand, in the latter part, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and a dedicated background image corresponding to the reach type in the normal effect mode is displayed. Is displayed.

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

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

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the “high-probability-high base game state” and indicates that the high-probability-high base game state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16D, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G120) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. Further, in the probability variation effect mode as well as in the normal effect mode, the probability variation background image G120 is displayed in the preceding stage portion of the special figure variation effect. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probability variation effect mode is displayed.

The time saving mode can be set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and is either the low probability high base game state or the high probability high base game state, and at least the time saving It is an effect mode indicating that it is in a state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(E), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. Further, in the time saving effect mode as well as in the normal effect mode, the time saving background image G130 is displayed in the front stage portion of the special figure variation effect. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving effect mode is displayed.

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

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

The big hit production mode is an effect mode that can be set when the big hit game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is a production mode indicating that the big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17A, on the display unit 50a, an opening image G1 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right-handed image G2 that prompts a “right hit”. The jackpot opening effect is displayed. Further, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17B, a round image G3 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. The displayed round effect is performed. Furthermore, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17(C), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G51 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded prize balls are suggested. The jackpot ending effect is displayed in which the total prize ball number image G52 is displayed.

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

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

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

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

First, the effect design displayed on the display unit 50a in the effect drawing variation effect executed according to the effect variable display and the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol will be described. The specific configuration of the effect design can be set appropriately. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is used as a region for displaying effect symbols, and the display unit 50a is divided into three substantially horizontally in the left side, the center, and the right side. A left effect symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided for each. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure variation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3. In this way, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure variation effect can be configured by the three effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display section 50a. Then, in the small symbol region 50c when the special symbols are variably displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbols.

In FIG. 18(A), the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a one-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1, It is described in order to represent the range of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect that suggests that the variable display of the special map has started. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is on standby, FIG. 18(B) As shown in, the special figure variation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

If the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is the special figure variation pattern of loss without reach (for example, normal loss variation), the variable display of the special figure is terminated without reaching (special figure). Stop display), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a loss eye (so-called “bare stitch”) peculiar to the reachless loss.

Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then shown in FIG. 18(D). Thus, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical position in the vertical direction, and as shown in FIG. 18(E), the medium effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

And finally, as shown in FIG. 18(F), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being arranged in the horizontal direction at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once and stopped. Determined (stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to the unevenness, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It stops all at once with the same slack, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 18, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1→the right effect symbol EZ3→the middle effect symbol EZ2, but are temporarily stopped. The aspect is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern with reach loss (for example, N loss variation), as in the case without the reach described above, the display section 50a displays the same as shown in FIG. As shown in A), from the state in which the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. The variable display of the special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 19(B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Let's start.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number “5” is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. The right effect symbol EZ3 composed of “5” is temporarily stopped in a line in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction to reach (reach occurs or is established). Even if the reach is established in the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 19, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1→right effect symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. You can Further, the numbers of the effect symbols forming the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position where the vehicle temporarily stops is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. 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.

As described above, the entire period of the special figure variation effect in the case of loss without reach and the section from the start of the special figure variation effect when the reach occurs to the time when the reach is established normally change.

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

When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 19D, N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20(A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is being displayed in a variable manner (scrolling) at high speed in a normal mode is gradually decelerated.

If the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the reach special loss figure change pattern (for example, N loss change), the middle effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect design showing the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 20(C-1), a medium effect design consisting of a number different from the number forming the reach (“4” in FIG. 20(C-1)) EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special map (stop display of the special map), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. The stop display of the left effect design EZ1, the middle effect design EZ2, and the right effect design EZ3 is performed.

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

If the special figure variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes again at high speed, and the reach is maintained and the L reach or SP reach develops (switches).

4-2-3. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect to make the player expect a big hit. It should be noted that even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, at the start of the SP reach, the effect pattern forming the reach is reduced and the small amount in the display unit 50a is reduced. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the symbol area 50c (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display unit 50a).

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(A), a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image for SP reach G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the hero character appears, and subsequently, FIG. As shown in FIG. 21(B), a scene in which the main character and an enemy character A, which is a rival of the main character, face each other is displayed. The SP reach consists of a baseball pitcher and batter's confrontation scene. The main character is the pitcher and the enemy character A is the batter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, an image (SP reach start title image) G10 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G10 is composed of a title image G10a that represents the title of the SP reach, "in the FIG. 21(C), "strike the enemy batter A!!", and an effect image G10b that complements the title image G10a. ..

After that, in the SP reach background image G115, the main character throws a ball at the enemy character A as shown in FIG. 22(A), and the enemy character A starts to swing the bat as shown in FIG. 22(B). .. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(C), the ball and the bat come close to each other, and the scene in which the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is about to be completed. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning loss turning point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After the winning/losing branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the big hit (for example, SP big hit variation), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character A swings in the air and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 23(B-1), the main character character who strikes out the enemy character A and yells on the mound is displayed and the speaker is displayed. A predetermined sound effect is output from 52. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit.

In this way, the display of the protagonist character who has won the confrontation and shouting loudly and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect of notifying the big hit (big hit notification effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C-1), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, if the special map variation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the reach special loss special pattern variation pattern (for example, SP loss variation), the jackpot notification effect is not given, and the SP reach background is not performed. In the image G115, as shown in FIG. 23(A-2), the enemy character A hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 23(B-2), the hero character is discouraged on the mound. A loss notification effect in which an image flows is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-2), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with a lost eye. The contents of the SP reach are not limited to the contents in which the characters face each other in baseball, but can be appropriately changed or added.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 24(A), in the special figure variation effect, when developing from N reach to SP reach, first, as shown in FIG. 24(B), the board moving device 55 is activated to move the board. The body 55k descends to the operating position in a front view and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed large on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the SP reach is developed. The operation contents of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

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

For example, as described above, when the winning/losing branch point is reached in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the second effect button 41k is effective (second effect button operation effective period) occurs, and this second effect button operation effective period 25A, the effect (second effect button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the second effect button 41k is performed as shown in FIG. 25(A).

In the second effect button operation promotion effect, the second effect button operation promotion image G11 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The second effect button operation promotion image G11 is an image (second effect button image) G11a representing the second effect button 41k and an image (press operation image) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the second effect button 41k. G11b and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G11c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (second effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the second effect button 41k are included.

It should be noted that the second effect button operation effective period remaining time image G11c is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period. To do. Note that FIG. 25B shows a state where the second effect button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the second effect button operation effective time period has elapsed.

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the big hit (for example, SP big hit variation), after the second effect button 41k is pressed down in the second effect button operation effective period, Alternatively, the operation result effect is performed after the remaining time of the operation effective period is exhausted without operating the second effect button 41k in the second effect button operation effective period.

As an operation result effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 25(C), the board movable device 55 is actuated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operation position, and is held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 Rotates for a predetermined time. That is, the operation result effect includes the movable object effect. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G12 accompanying the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed as an operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 25(D), the effect image G12 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the movable board 55k is lifted to end the operation result effect. When the operation result effect is completed, the jackpot notification effect is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the reach variation lost special figure variation pattern (for example, SP loss variation), the second effect button 41k is pressed during the second effect button operation effective period. Or, even if the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period expires without pressing the second effect button 41k, the operation result effect is not effected and the loss notification effect is effected.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the movable board device 55 and the display of the effect image G12, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure variation effect and can be executed in the big hit effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 26(A), the hold effect is performed in a hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in one section in the center of the lower end of the display section 50a. The hold display area 50d includes a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the left-right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

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

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

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

Note that, in FIG. 26(A), the pending display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by broken lines, but this is shown to represent the ranges of the pending display area 50d and the variable display area 50e. , Not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 variation is being displayed (during the special figure variation effect), and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is “2”. Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 26B, in the aforementioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 holds (holding order). The special icon 1 hold (Hold 1) is displayed, and in the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above, the special icon 1 hold that occurs after the special icon 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA2 (holding order 2) A special hold 1 HA3) is displayed. In addition, in the above-described variable display area 50e (not shown), the variable icon HA1 representing the currently-executed special figure 1 variable display is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 26B is a normal mode.

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 26(C), when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation icon HA1 that represents the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold indicating the hold icon HA2, the hold icons HA2 and HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 not shown moves to the variable display area 50e not shown, and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 not shown does not. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are each shifted to the left by one. This is, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3, the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is because the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are adapted to the situation in accordance with the change to the special figure which is started next.

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

Then, in this situation, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and special figure 1 hold occurs, as shown in FIG. 26(E), a new hold is generated in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. The icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

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

The display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, when the hold change notice is given, the player can expect that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. .. Next, a specific example of the notice of pending change will be described. As a specific example of the pending change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 26(E) is a special mode.

As one type of the reservation change notice, a special mode is set immediately after the hold icon is displayed, in other words, when the special figure 1 hold is generated (at the time of winning the first starting opening 11), the hold change notice is given. There is a pending change notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 27(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation of FIG. 26(D)), a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the special figure 1 is held. 27B, as illustrated in FIG. 27B, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 27B) is displayed on the second area 73a2 (not shown) described above in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. Is displayed in.

Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 27(C)) (hold change notice is given). Note that in the example of FIG. 27, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but it may be displayed in the special mode and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

As another type of the pending change notice, there is a pending change notice type in which a special change occurs when the holding icon moves, in other words, a pending change notice is given when shifting the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 28(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation of FIG. 26(D)), a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and the special figure 1 is held. 28B, as illustrated in FIG. 28B, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 28B) is displayed on the second area 50d2 (not shown) described above in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. Is displayed in.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the variation icon HA2 that has been displaying the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 28(D), it is displayed in the first area 50d1. The hold icon HA3 moved to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 28D) (a pending change notice is given). ).

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

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

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

Further, 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 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 32. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). When the game ball has not been won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and when the game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are included. A general winning award prize ball process for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning award ball processing, the number of award balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning port 10 is added to the award ball counter for the general winning port 10.

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

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

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

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

Next, a second start winning command identification process is performed (S1212) (S212). In the second start winning command specifying process, the second starting winning command specifying table for the second starting opening shown in FIG. 12 is collated with the current game state and the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211, and the second starting prize is determined. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

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

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

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

Next, the first start winning command identification process is performed (S219). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command specification table for the first starting opening shown in FIG. 12 is compared with the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 to make the first starting winning command. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the special winning opening 14, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 14a. When the game ball has not been won in the special winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection processing is ended, and when the game ball has been won in the special winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 is stored. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided special winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (S222). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the special winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. The special winning opening prize counter is cleared each time a round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the prescribed winning number is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the special winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection processing is ended, 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 S222), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the special winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), the sensor detection process ends. In the special winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the special winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the special winning opening 14.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process relating to the control of the universal figure display 82 and the power tube 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the processing relating to the universal figure display 82 and the power cable 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is initially set to "1".

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process 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 in the general 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 82. And change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a general figure fluctuation start command according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the general figure fluctuation display.

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

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

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

[Special operation processing]
Next, a special operation process regarding control of the special figure display device 81, the special figure reservation display device 83, and the special winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the processing relating to the special figure display device 81, the special figure reservation display device 83 and the special winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501).

When the "special operation status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special operation status" is "2", special symbol fluctuation Perform processing (S1503), if the "special operation status" is "3", perform special symbol determination processing (S1504), if the "special operation status" is "4", jackpot game control If the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting processing (S1506) is executed, and if the "special operation status" is "6", the small hit game is performed. A control process (S1507) is performed. The "special operation status" is initially set to "1".

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

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

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

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

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

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

The small hit game control process (S1507) is a process performed in the small hit game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a small hit game control process to perform a small hit game according to the small hit game control table. When the small hit game ends, the special operation status is changed to "1". When all ending games are finished and ending is started, an ending command indicating an ending according to the small hit symbol related to the small hit game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

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

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the first stored special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a is read, and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state is read. Based on this, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit judgment). At present, in the normal probability state, the big hit determination is performed using the first big hit determination table for the normal probability state, and in the high probability state, the big hit determination is performed using the first big hit determination table for the high probability state.

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

If the result of the jackpot determination is "small hit", the small hit symbol data indicating the small hit is set in the special figure buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the small hit is set in the output buffer. Further, if the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", the lose design data representing the lose is set in the special figure buffer, and the symbol designating command representing the lose is set in the output buffer.

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

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit". If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1656. If it is a jackpot (YES in S1654), it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "bonus symbol A" (S1655). Game control microcomputer 101, if the jackpot symbol A (YES in S1655), from the special diagram 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653, the special symbol 1 variation pattern for the jackpot symbol A After selecting the determination table (S1663), the process proceeds to step S1664, and if it is not the jackpot symbol A (NO in S1655), the jackpot symbol is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for B and C (S1662), the process proceeds to step S1664.

In step S1656, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination result is “small hit”. If it is not a small hit (NO in S1656), the process proceeds to step S1657, and if it is a small hit (YES in S1656), a small hit from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table of the symbol (S1661), the process proceeds to step S1664.

In step S1657, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or no reach.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1657 is "reach" (S1658). If there is reach (YES in S1658), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachable loss is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination tables selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659). After that, the process proceeds to step S1664, and if there is no reach (NO in S1658), the current number of reserved special figure 1 is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. From (1), a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the number of special figure 1 reservations is selected (S1659), and then the process proceeds to step S1664.

In step S1664, the game control microcomputer 101 reads the special figure variation pattern random number, and collates the special figure variation pattern random number with the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1659 to S1663, The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is judged. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is judged. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1665), and changes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern according to the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1666), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is ended, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in the other process (S107) in the game control timer interrupt process (S005). Further, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information regarding the type of special symbol (that is, the special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610). Information about the result (information on the special figure variation pattern including the presence or absence of reach and information on the special figure variation time) is included.

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

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

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

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and the special symbol waiting process If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol waiting process is ended without executing step S1617.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special symbol fluctuation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. The game control microcomputer 101, in the special symbol variation process (S1503), first, whether to end the variable display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter=0) (S1701). When the variable display of the special symbol is not ended (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation process is ended, and when the variable display of the special symbol is ended (YES in S1701), the variable symbol display of the special symbol is displayed. While ending the, the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data, small hit symbol data, or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and displayed (S1702).

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

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. It is determined (S1758). If it is not a big hit symbol (NO in S1761), the process proceeds to step S1762, and if it is a big hit symbol (YES in S1761), the game state is reset (normal game state is set. Specifically, a high probability flag and time saving). The flag is turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0") (S1759).

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

Further, in step S1762, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol (S1762). If it is not a small hit symbol (NO in S1762), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1765), the special symbol determination process is finished, and if it is a small hit symbol (YES in S1762), small hit game preparation Processing is performed (S1763), the special operation status is changed to "6" (S1764), and the special symbol determination processing is ended.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the small hit game preparation process, sets a small hit game control table corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104. In addition, a small hit opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed is being turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (small The time from the start of the winning game to the start of the first open game) is set in the special operation timer. Further, according to the type of the small hit symbol, an opening command indicating the type of the small hit symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. The opening command corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol indicates that the small hit game (opening of the small hit game) according to the type of the small hit symbol that has been stopped and displayed is started.

6. Production control by production control board 120 [production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 39 to 41. The flowchart for controlling the effect described below is an example. Then, with respect to the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the execution order can be appropriately changed or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as the contents of the process are not inconsistent.

Further, a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer and the like appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads the program for the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 39 from the effect ROM 123 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 setting of the effect CPU 122, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time), and the like are performed.

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

As a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two or the like. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data output process (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect by the image, etc., and thus the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4207) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode in accordance with the light emission data.

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

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

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

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

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

<First Embodiment>
Next, based on the above-described basic embodiment according to the present invention, a first embodiment showing a characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described. Note that the same names and reference numerals are used for the same structures described in the basic structure.

First, a special effect mode that is an effect mode that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the customer waiting production mode, the normal production mode, the probability variation production mode, the time saving production mode, and the jackpot production mode can be set as the production modes, but in addition to these production modes. A special effect mode can also be set. The special effect mode can be set in the normal game state.

In the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 42, a background image (special background image) G140 representing the golf course is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the special effect mode as well, as in the normal effect mode, the special background image G140 is displayed in the preceding stage of the special figure variation effect. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation effect, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the special effect mode is displayed.

(Game flow)
Subsequently, a game flow that is a transition of the game state and the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, the normal game state and the normal effect mode set when the power is turned on are described as starting points. In the normal effect mode, the first normal effect stage is set first. In addition, a table showing details of a first start condition to a second start condition and a first end condition to a second end condition related to a special effect mode described later is shown in FIG. 43(B).

When the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the game is basically left-handed and the special map 1 lottery and the special map 1 are variably displayed. Here, every time the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed 30 times without winning the big hit or the small hit, the effect mode is “first normal effect stage→second normal effect stage→third normal effect stage→first. Normal production stage..."

Then, when the first start condition is satisfied while the effect is being performed on the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage, or the third normal effect stage, the special effect mode is switched to and the first normal background image is displayed. Any of G111 to third normal background image G113 is changed to the special background image G140, and the special figure variation effect in the special effect mode can be executed. The first start condition is that it is determined to "set the special effect mode" in the setting determination that determines whether or not to set the special effect mode. The first start condition is that the small hit is won, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, or the small hit game is executed.

The special effect mode is set when the small hit is won in the special drawing 1 lottery in the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage, or the third normal effect stage. Specifically, the special figure 1 variable display of the small hit variation ends, the special effect mode is set when the small hit game is executed, and the background image for special G140 is switched to. And, from the special figure 1 variable display which is executed next to the small hitting game, the special figure fluctuation production in the special production mode is executed.

Then, when the first end condition is satisfied while the special effect mode is set, the special effect mode ends and the special effect mode is switched to the first normal effect stage. The first end condition is that the special map variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot, that the special map variable display of the L loss variation or the SP loss variation is executed, or the special determination is made by the end determination. It is determined that the mode will be terminated”. The end control is performed by the production control microcomputer 121.

After the special effect mode is set, the end determination is performed every time the special figure variable display is executed after the special figure variable display is performed 10 times without winning the jackpot. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the end determination regardless of the start winning command stored at that time like the first start determination. In the end determination, it is determined whether to end the special effect mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines to end the special effect mode with a certain probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the stored start winning command.

When it is determined to "end the special effect mode" in the end determination, when the stop display of the effect symbol related to the special figure variable display is finished, that is, the stop display of the special figure is started and the fixed time elapses. At the timing, the first normal effect stage is set, and the first normal background image G111 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it returns to the initial state of the cycle in which the normal effect mode is switched. Therefore, when the special figure 1 variable display is executed 30 times after the first normal effect stage is set by the establishment of the first ending condition, the second normal effect stage is set.

It should be noted that the probability of determining that “the special effect mode is terminated” in the end determination, the method of the end determination, and the execution timing of the end determination are not limited to the above examples, and can be set appropriately.

By the way, if you win the jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery in the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage, the third normal effect stage, or the special effect mode, the type of the jackpot symbol is one of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol C. Is decided.

Here, when the big hit symbol A is determined, the first big hit game is performed, and when the first big hit game is finished, the high-probability high base game state is set and the probability variation effect mode is set. Then, until the next big hit, the game is controlled in the high probability and high base game state, and the effect is controlled in the probability variation effect mode.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern B or the jackpot pattern C is determined, the second jackpot game is performed, and when the second jackpot game ends, the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is set. In addition, the time saving effect mode is set. Here, when the high-probability-high base game state is set, the high-probability-high base game state and the time saving effect mode continue until the next big hit. On the other hand, when the low-probability high base game state is set, the low-probability high base game state and the time saving effect mode are continued until the special figure variable display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot. ..

In addition, when the big hit symbol A is won, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in which the included numerical portion is red is performed as described later. On the other hand, when the big hit symbols B and C are won, the stop symbols of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in which the character portion is blue are displayed. In the following, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in which the character portion is red is also referred to as “red symbol alignment”. On the other hand, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in which the character portion is blue is also referred to as “blue symbol alignment”. Therefore, it can be said that when the red symbol alignment is performed in the normal game state, the probability variation production mode is entered, and when the blue symbol alignment is performed, the time saving effect mode is entered.

In addition, when the high probability high base game state is set and the probability variation effect mode is set, basically a right-handed game is performed, and the special map 2 lottery and the special map 2 are variably displayed. When the jackpot is won in the special figure 2 lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined to be one of the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F.

Here, when the big hit symbol D is determined and the stop display of the big hit symbol D is performed, the third big hit game is performed, and the high probability high base game state is set when the third big hit game is finished, The probability variation mode is set. That is, the high-probability high-base game state and the probability variation effect mode continue. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot symbol F is determined, and the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is stopped and displayed, the fourth jackpot game is played, and when the fourth jackpot game is finished, a high probability high base A gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state is set, and a time saving effect mode is set. That is, even if the high-probability-high base game state continues or the low-probability-high base game state shifts, the appearance mode shifts to the time saving mode.

In addition, when the high-probability high-base game state, or the low-probability high-base game state and the time saving effect mode are set, basically a right-handed game is performed, and the special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 are changed. Display is performed. As a result of the special drawing 2 lottery, if the jackpot is won, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined to be one of the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F.

Here, when the big hit symbol D is determined and the stop display of the big hit symbol D is performed, the third big hit game is performed, and when the third big hit game ends, the high-probability high-base game state is set, The probability variation production mode is newly set. That is, internally even when the high-probability-high base game state continues, or when newly transitioning to the high-probability-high base game state, it is difficult to determine which game state the game state is. The mode shifts to the probability variation effect mode in which it is clear that the game is in the high-probability/high-base game state. In other words, when the red symbols are aligned in the time saving production mode, the probability variation production mode is entered.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot symbol F is determined and the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is stopped and displayed, the fourth jackpot game is performed, and when the fourth jackpot game is finished, the high probability high base A gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state is set, and a time saving effect mode is set. In other words, even if the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state continues, internally when the new high-probability high-base game state or low-probability high-base game state Even if there is, the time saving effect mode in which it is difficult to determine which game state is continued. In other words, when the blue pattern alignment is performed in the time saving effect mode, the time saving effect mode continues.

As described above, when the special probability variable display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot when the low probability high base game state and the time saving effect mode are set, the low probability high base game state and the time saving effect mode is executed. Ends. Then, the low probability high base game state is switched to the normal game state, and at the same time, the time saving effect mode is switched to the special effect mode. In the following, the special figure variable display is executed 100 times in the low-probability-high base game state, but the fact that the jackpot cannot be won and the game is in the normal game state is also referred to as "time saving". Therefore, the shortened time can be set as the “second start condition” for setting the special effect mode.

The condition for ending the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the second start condition is different from the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the first start condition. Specifically, the special effect mode when set with the establishment of the second start condition as an opportunity ends when the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot. That is, the second ending condition of the special effect mode is that the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot. When the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the third start condition is finished, the cycle of the normal effect stage is performed from the beginning as in the case of the satisfaction of the first start condition.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, and the special effect mode is ended when the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied. A specific example of the case will be described.

First, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 45(A) to 45(C), the first start is performed when a special figure variation effect is being performed by the second normal background image G112 while staying on the second normal effect stage. Suppose the conditions are met. Then, as shown in FIGS. 45(D) to 45(E), the special effect mode is set when the special figure variation effect ends, and the second normal background image G112 is switched to the special background image G140. As shown in FIG. 45(F), the special figure variation effect in the special effect mode is executed. It is assumed that the special effect mode is set after the special figure variable display is performed 15 times after the setting of the second normal effect stage.

(Direction design)
Next, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 used in each effect mode will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform variable display of effect symbols using effect symbols of different types for each effect mode. Basically, as described above in any of the effect modes, effect symbols including the numbers “1” to “9” are used. However, the display mode of the effect design, specifically, the design is different in each effect mode. That is, for each effect mode, an effect pattern dedicated to that effect mode is used.

For example, an example of the effect symbol used in each effect mode is illustrated in FIGS. 44(A) to 44(E). In the first normal effect stage, effect symbol image G51 composed of a combination of numbers in the first character form and a baseball is used. Similarly, in the second normal effect stage, the effect symbol image G52 that is a combination of the numbers in the first character mode and the baseball glove is used, and in the third normal effect stage, the numbers in the first character mode and the baseball cap. The effect design image G53 which is a combination of

In addition, the baseball ball, the baseball glove, and the baseball hat that are combined with the respective numbers are common to each effect symbol image G51 to effect symbol image G53. The numeral portions of the effect design images G51 to G53 are the same in the first character mode. In detail, the constituent elements of the numeral portion of the effect design image G51 to effect design image G53 including the font, color, size, and transparency are the same.

Further, in the probability variation effect mode, the effect design image G54 formed of numbers in the second character aspect is used, and in the time saving effect stage, the effect design image G55 formed of numbers in the third character aspect is used. In this way, in the probability variation effect mode and the effect design image G54 to the effect design image G55 in the time saving effect mode, the decorative portion such as a baseball is omitted, and the decorativeness is configured to be lower than that in the normal effect mode. There is. Further, the number portions of the effect design image G51 to the effect design image G53, the number portion of the effect design image G54, and the number portion of the effect design image G55 are different from each other in the character form, specifically, the font (shape). ing.

In the following, the effect design image G51 for the first normal effect stage is the "first normal effect design image G51", and the effect design image G52 for the second normal effect stage is the "second normal effect design image G52". , The effect symbol image G53 for the third normal effect stage is the "third normal effect effect symbol image G53", the effect symbol image for the probability variation effect mode G54 is "probability effect effect symbol image G54", and the effect for the time saving effect mode. The symbol image G55 is also referred to as a “time saving effect symbol image G55”. Furthermore, the display modes of the effect symbol image G51 to the effect symbol image G55 are also referred to as first to fifth display modes.

Further, in the special effect mode, unlike the normal effect mode, the probability variation effect mode, and the time saving effect mode, variable display of effect symbols using effect symbols for the effect mode is not performed. Specifically, in the special effect mode, one of the first normal effect effect symbol image G51 to the third normal effect effect symbol image G53 is used. Specifically, any one of the effect design image G51 to the effect design image G53 for the effect stage set before the special effect mode is set is used, and the effect design dedicated to the other effect stages. Any two of the images G51 to the effect design image G53 are not used.

Therefore, when the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the special effect mode set when the first start condition is satisfied in the first normal effect stage is set as the first normal effect. In the special effect mode in which the symbol image G51 is used and the first start condition is established in the second normal effect stage, the second normal effect effect symbol image G52 is used and the third normal effect stage is used. In the special effect mode that is set upon the establishment of the first start condition, the third normal effect effect symbol image G53 is used. Further, when the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied, the first normal effect design image G51 is used in the special effect mode.

It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 for the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 using the same small symbol image G56 in any production mode. Although the small symbol image G56 is shown in the drawings described later, the numerical portions of the first normal effect symbol image G51 to the third normal effect symbol image G53 are reduced to a fraction (for example, about 1/10). It consists of a number image.

In addition, the color of the numeral portion is commonly set for any of the effect design images G51 to G55 and the small design image G56. Specifically, the effect symbol images G51 to G55 of the numeral portions "3" and "7", and the small symbol image G56 constitute the "red symbol", and the numeral portions are "1", "2", and "4". , "5", "6", "7", "8", "9" effect symbol images G51 to G55, and the small symbol image G56 constitute a "blue symbol".

(Switching production mode)
Next, switching of the effect mode will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 when switching from the normal effect stage in the normal effect mode to another effect stage. For example, as shown in FIG. 45(A), it is assumed that the special figure variation effect is being performed by the first normal effect stage. Then, it is assumed that the special figure variation effect is the 30th special figure variation effect after the first normal effect stage is set. Here, if the special figure variation effect is the special figure variation effect due to the reach variation without reach, as shown in FIG. 45(B), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 indicating the loss is displayed. Done. Here, the first normal effect stage is switched to the second normal effect stage, but at that time, as shown in FIG. 45(C), in other words, above the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and below the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a so that the background image and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 cannot be seen but the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be seen. Here, the first specific image G6 includes the characters "stage switching". That is, the first specific image G6 suggests that the normal effect stage is switched. The first specific image G6 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the first specific image G6 was displayed, as shown in FIG. 45(D), the first specific image G6 is deleted, and the second normal background image G112 and the effect design are also displayed. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 composed of the image G52 appear. In addition, here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(A), the second special effect stage is set and the 30th special figure variation effect is achieved without winning the big hit or the small hit, and further without satisfying the first start condition. Suppose it has started. When the special figure variation effect is the special figure variation effect due to the reach variation without reach, as shown in FIG. 46(B), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 indicating the loss is performed. Be seen. Here, the second normal effect stage is switched to the third normal effect stage, but in this case also, as shown in FIG. 46(C), the background image and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are not visible, but the small symbols KZ1 to The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a for a predetermined time so that the KZ3 can be seen.

Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46(D), the first specific image G6 is erased, and the third normal background image G113 and the effect design are displayed. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 composed of the image G53 appear. In addition, here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 47(A), the third special effect stage is set, and the 30th special figure variation effect is generated without winning the big hit or the small hit and without further satisfying the first start condition. Suppose it has started. When the special figure variation effect is the special figure variation effect due to the reach variation without reach, as shown in FIG. 47(B), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 indicating the loss is performed. Be seen. Here, the third normal effect stage is switched to the first normal effect stage, but in this case also, as shown in FIG. 47C, the background image and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are not visible, but the small symbols KZ1 to The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a for a predetermined time so that the KZ3 can be seen.

Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 47(D), the first specific image G6 is deleted, and the first normal background image G111 and the effect design are also displayed. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 composed of the image G51 appear. In addition, here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 on the display unit 50a so as to hide the effect symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and the background image which are different in display mode for each ordinary effect stage when switching between the ordinary effect stages. Display all.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, it is assumed that, while staying in the second normal effect stage, it is determined to be a small hit by the big hit determination, and the special figure variation effect related to the small hit variation is started as shown in FIG. 48(A). Then, as shown in FIG. 48(B), through L reach, as shown in FIG. 48(C), temporary stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the small hit prize is performed. As shown in FIG. 48(C), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the winning of the small hit are composed of the effect symbol image G57 dedicated to the small hit.

Then, when the special symbol showing the small hit is stopped, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 of the mode showing the small win are stopped and the special design image G57 dedicated to the small hit is included. A special effect mode suggesting image G7 that indicates that the effect mode is set is displayed. Then, after the special figure stop time is displayed and the special figure determination time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 48(D), the special effect mode suggesting image G7 is erased and the special background image G140 is displayed. The special figure variation effect in the special effect mode is executed. Here, the special effect mode is set based on the small hit prize in the second normal effect stage. Therefore, in the special effect mode, variable display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 by the second normal effect symbol image G52 is performed.

When the effect design image G57 dedicated to the small hit is displayed, the background image is changed from the L reach background image G114 to a special background image G116 corresponding to the effect design image G57 dedicated to the small hit and the special effect mode suggestion image G7. Switch. Then, when the special effect mode suggesting image G7 is deleted, the special background image G116 is switched to the special background image G140.

Further, in FIG. 48, an example in which the special effect mode is set by winning the small hit in the second normal effect stage has been described, but the special effect mode is similarly set in the first normal effect stage or the third normal effect stage. Transition. That is, in the case of the first normal effect stage, the background image of FIG. 48(A) is replaced with the second normal background image G112 by the first normal background image G111. In addition, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 shown in FIGS. 48A and 48D are replaced with the second normal effect effect symbol image G52 by the first normal effect effect symbol image G51. Further, in the case of the third normal effect stage, the background image of FIG. 48(A) is replaced with the second normal background image G112 by the third normal background image G113. In addition, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in FIGS. 48(A) and 48(D) are replaced with the second normal effect effect symbol image G52 by the third normal effect effect symbol image G53.

In this way, when switching from the normal effect stage to the special effect mode, the first specific image G6 that hides the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image is not displayed as in the case of switching between the normal effect modes.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode ends when the first end condition is satisfied will be described. As described above, the special effect mode is set, and after the special figure variation effect is executed 10 times or more without executing the L reach and the SP reach in the special effect mode, the end determination is “end special effect mode”. It is determined that the first termination condition is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 49(A) to FIG. 49(B), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 indicating the loss is performed. Here, the special effect mode is switched to the first normal effect stage, but in this case as well, as in the case of switching between the normal effect modes, as shown in FIG. 49(C), a background image and effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. The first specific image G6 is displayed for a predetermined time on the entire display unit 50a so that the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be seen although they cannot be seen.

Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 49(D), the first specific image G6 is deleted, and the first normal background image G111 and the effect design are also displayed. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 composed of the image G51 appear. In addition, here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 on the entire display unit 50a so as to hide the effect symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and the background image when switching from the special effect mode to the normal effect mode.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, it is a low probability high base game state, and as shown in FIG. 50(A), it is assumed that the player stays in the time saving effect mode. In the time-saving effect mode, an update effect that is updated each time the special map variable display is executed after the big hit game is executed. The update effect is performed in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a. In the update effect, the update effect image G81 including the character notation "remaining XX times" is displayed. A number is entered in the "XX" portion of the update effect image G81. And the number part of the update effect image G81 is "100" immediately after the jackpot game is over and the time saving effect mode is set, and thereafter, it is decreased by one each time the special figure variable display is started. .. Furthermore, in the time saving effect mode, since the game is basically played by right-handing, a right-handing suggestion image G82 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display unit 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the special figure variation effect is repeatedly executed in the time saving effect mode, and the result of the 99th special figure 2 lottery is a loss, and as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed. At this time, since the special figure variable display is executed 99 times after the time saving effect mode is set, the number portion of the update effect image G81 is "1".

Then, when the special time variable display for the 100th time is started after the time saving effect mode is set, as shown in FIG. 50(D), the variable displays of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed. Starting, the number portion of the update effect image G21 is subtracted by "1" to become "0". Here, if the result of the special map 2 lottery relating to the 100th special map variable display is a loss, as shown in FIG. 51(A), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss is performed. .. Next, on the upper layer side of the display layer of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the lower layer side of the display layer of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3, in other words, the background image and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 cannot be seen, but the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be seen. 51B, the second specific image G9 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a so that the shutter is closed. Here, the second specific image G9 includes the characters "end of time-saving effect mode". That is, the second specific image G9 indicates that the time-saving effect mode has ended.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the second specific image G9 is displayed, the special display 2 is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. The stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed. When the special figure determination time has elapsed after the special figure 2 was stopped and displayed, it means that the special figure variable display has been executed 100 times since the time saving effect mode was set. That is, the normal game state is set, the second start condition is satisfied, and the special effect mode is set. Then, when the variable display of the special drawing for the 100th time ends, as shown in FIG. 51D, the second specific image G9 is erased so that the shutter opens, and the special background image G140, and The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 composed of the effect symbol image G51 related to the first normal effect stage appear. In addition, here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Note that the update effect image G81 and the right-handed suggestion image G82 are erased with the transition to the special effect mode. Also, since the game state is the normal game state, it is advantageous and appropriate to advance the game by left-handing, so left-handing is advantageous, or left-handing suggests that left-handing is suitable. The image G83 is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 50a. Note that the left-handed suggestion image G23 is erased after a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed.

Next, when the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the second start condition ends by the satisfaction of the second end condition, the special effect mode is set and then the special figure variation effect is executed 20 times. When the ending condition is satisfied, the special effect mode is switched to the first normal effect stage as in the case where the first ending condition is satisfied.

(Preliminary notice)
Next, a notice effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The notice production is executed in the special figure variation production, suggests the jackpot expectation degree, and makes the player expect the jackpot to be won. That is, the advance notice effect is an effect in which the jackpot expectation degree is higher than that in the case where it is not executed because it is executed, and the chance is increased for the big hit. This is because the notice effect may be executed not only in the special figure variation effect of the loss variation but also in the special figure variation effect of the jackpot variation.

The notice effect of the first embodiment is a first notice effect that can be executed in the preceding stage of the special figure variation effect in the normal effect mode, a second notice effect that can be executed during N reach in the normal effect mode, and a time saving effect mode. It is roughly classified into a first notice effect that can be executed in the former stage of the special figure variation effect. However, the type of notice production is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately.

Whether or not to execute the notice effect in the special figure variation effect is determined by the notice effect execution determination when the special figure variation effect is started. The notice effect execution determination is performed for each type of notice effect. That is, there are a preliminary announcement effect execution determination for the first preliminary announcement effect in the normal effect mode, a preliminary announcement effect execution determination for the second preliminary announcement effect in the normal effect mode, and a first preliminary announcement effect execution determination in the time saving effect mode. Therefore, in the normal effect mode, the notice effect execution determination is performed for each of the first notice effect and the second notice effect in the normal effect mode. On the other hand, in the time saving effect mode, the announcement effect execution determination is performed with respect to the first announcement effect in the time saving effect mode.

The advance notice effect execution determination performed for each type of advance notice effect is performed based on the special figure change pattern relating to the special figure change effect to be started from now on. In the notice production execution determination, "execution" or "non-execution" of the notice production is selected. The probability of selecting "execution" of the notice effect and the probability of selecting "not executing" of the notice effect differ depending on the special figure variation pattern. FIG. 52 shows the probability that "execution" of the notice effect is selected and the probability that "not execute" of the notice effect is selected in each notice effect execution determination.

Further, as the first notice effect in the normal effect mode, dialogue notice, bat notice, and cut-in notice are set. A group notice is set as the second notice effect in the normal effect mode. Similarly, a timer notice is set as the first notice effect in the time saving effect mode.

Furthermore, the first notice effect in the normal effect mode is associated with the normal effect stage. Specifically, the dialogue notice is associated with the first normal effect stage, the bat notice is associated with the second normal effect stage, and the cut-in notice is associated with the third normal effect stage. Therefore, when the execution of the notice effect is selected in the notice effect execution determination in the first normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the line announcement is executed. Further, when execution of the advance notice effect is selected in the advance notice effect execution determination in the second normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the bat advance notice is executed. Similarly, when execution of the notice effect is selected in the notice effect execution determination in the third normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the cut-in notice is executed. Therefore, the speech announcement can be executed in the first normal effect stage, but cannot be executed in the second normal effect stage and the third normal effect stage. Similarly, the bat notice can be executed in the second normal effect stage, but is not executed in the third normal effect stage and the first normal effect stage. Further, the cut-in notice can be executed in the third normal effect stage, but is not executed in the first normal effect stage and the second normal effect stage.

As described above, basically, the line announcement is the announcement production for the first normal production stage, the bat announcement is the announcement production for the second normal production stage, and the cut-in announcement is the announcement for the third normal production stage. It is a notice production. Also, the timer notice is a notice production for the time saving production mode. Further, the group notice is a notice effect common to the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage. Next, each notice effect will be described.

The dialogue announcement is an effect in which an image in which a predetermined character speaks is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the dialogue announcement varies depending on the content of the dialogue. As shown in FIG. 53(A), from the state where the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 53(B), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It is assumed that the variable display has started. Then, when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 53(C), an image (speech notice image) G91 in which the character speaks is displayed for 3 seconds and then disappears. In FIG. 53(C), the dialogue advance notice image G91 includes the dialogue "chance", but this is an example, and in the first embodiment, the dialogue included in the dialogue notice image G91 is "chance". In addition, "Gekiatsu" and "..." are set. That is, there are three types of presentation modes of the speech announcement. Then, the jackpot expectation varies depending on the dialogue included in the dialogue announcement image G91, in other words, the presentation manner of the dialogue announcement (the dialogue announcement pattern). In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of "super hot"> "chance"> "...".

The bat notice is an effect in which an image of the bat is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the bat announcement varies depending on the type of the bat. As shown in FIG. 54(A), from the state where the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 54(B), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It is assumed that the variable display has started. Then, when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 54(C), a bat image (bat preview image) G92 comes out from the left end of the display unit 50a and takes 3 seconds. Move horizontally to the right and disappear from the right edge. In the first embodiment, “red”, “green”, and “blue” are set as the colors of the bat preview image G92. That is, three types of presentation modes of the bat notice are provided. The jackpot expectation level varies depending on the color of the bat preview image G92, in other words, the presentation mode of the bat preview (bat preview pattern). In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of “red”>“green”>“blue”.

The cut-in notice is an effect in which an image including the face up of the female character is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the cut-in notice varies depending on the content of the cut-in notice. As shown in FIG. 55(A), from the state in which the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 55(B), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed. It is assumed that the variable display has started. Then, when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 55(C), an image (cut-in notice image) G91 including the face up of the female character is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. It is cut in for 3 seconds and then disappears. In FIG. 55(C), the cut-in notice image G93 includes a close-up of the face of the female character "store manager Ako", but this is an example. In the first embodiment, the cut-in notice image G93 is shown. As the female characters included, “manager B child” and “new face C child” are set in addition to “store manager A child”. That is, there are three types of presentation modes of cut-in notice. Then, the jackpot expectation varies depending on the female character included in the cut-in notice image G93, that is, the effect contents of the cut-in notice (cut-in notice pattern). In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of “store manager A child”>“chief manager B child”>“newcomer C child”.

The group notice is an effect in which an image including a predetermined item is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the group notice varies depending on the content of the group notice. The predetermined item displayed in the group notice differs depending on the effect mode. An image of a baseball ball is displayed in the group notice of the first normal effect stage. Further, an image of a baseball glove is displayed on the group notice of the second normal effect stage. Further, an image of a baseball cap is displayed on the group notice of the third normal production stage.

For example, in the case of the first normal effect stage, it is assumed that the reach has been established and the player has entered the N reach, as shown in FIG. 56(A). Then, when 3 seconds elapse after entering the N reach, as shown in FIGS. 56(B) to 56(C), a plurality of (15 in FIG. 56(B)) baseball balls. The image (group notice image) G94 consisting of the group is scroll-displayed from left to right for 3 seconds. Specifically, the group notice image G94 appears from the left of the display unit 50a, moves to the right, and disappears from the right.

Here, a plurality of types of baseball hats forming the group notice image G94, that is, a group notice effect mode is set. In the first embodiment, "30", "15", and "3" are set as the number of horses forming the group notice image G94. That is, the group notice pattern 1 in which the group notice image G94 including a group of 30 baseball hats is displayed and the 15 notices of the 15 baseballs are included in the effect contents of the group notice (group notice pattern) in the first normal effect mode. A group notice pattern 2 in which a group notice image G94 including a group of hats is displayed and a group notice pattern 3 in which a group notice image G94 including a group of three baseball hats are displayed are provided. Then, the jackpot expectation varies depending on the number of baseball hats forming the group notice image G94. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of “30”>“15”>“3”.

Although FIG. 56 describes the group notice in the first normal effect stage, in the group notice in the second normal effect stage, the third normal effect stage, and the special effect mode, the items constituting the group notice are in the effect mode. It is composed of the corresponding items. As described above, in the group notice of the second normal effect stage, the baseball hat in FIG. 56(B) is replaced with the image of the baseball glove. Further, in the group notice of the third normal effect stage, the baseball hat in FIG. 56(B) is replaced with the image of the baseball hat.

The timer notice is an effect in which a clock image is displayed on the display unit 50a. The timer notice can be executed only in the time-saving production mode. The jackpot expectation degree suggested by the timer notice varies depending on the type of the timer. As shown in FIG. 57(A), from the state where the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 57(B), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It is assumed that the variable display has started. Then, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 57(C), the clock image (timer notice image) G95 is displayed for 5 seconds and then disappears. In FIG. 57(C), the timer notice image G95 is composed of a digital timepiece, but this is an example, and in the first embodiment, the "digital timepiece" is used as the timepiece forming the timer notice image G95. In addition, “Analog clock” and “Hourglass” are set. That is, there are three types of presentation effects for the timer notice. Then, the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the timepieces that compose the timer notice image G95, in other words, the effect contents of the timer notice (timer notice pattern). In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of “analog clock”>“digital clock”>“hourglass”.

It should be noted that, in the case of executing various notice effects, which effect mode is selected is determined by the notice effect mode determination when the special figure variation effect is started. The notice effect mode determination is performed based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation effect which is to be started for each notice effect. Then, for various notice effects, the selection rate of the effect mode differs depending on the special figure variation pattern. It should be noted that, as an example, FIGS. 58 to 59 show the probabilities that various presentation modes are selected in the preview production mode determination for various advance productions.

In this way, the notice effect associated with each effect mode is executed, but in the special effect mode, any notice effect associated with the normal effect mode can be executed. That is, in the special effect mode, it is possible to execute a dialogue notice for the first normal effect stage, a bat notice for the second normal effect stage, and a cut-in notice for the third normal effect stage. Specifically, in the special effect mode set based on the establishment of the first start condition, when the first notice effect is executed, the normal effect set before the special effect mode is set. The first notice effect corresponding to the mode type is executed. In the special effect mode as well, similar to the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the advance notice effect execution determination for the first advance notice effect is performed at the probability shown in FIG. 51 based on the special figure variation pattern at the start of the special figure variation effect. When it is determined that "the first notice effect is executed", the first notice effect corresponding to the type of the normal effect mode set before the special effect mode is set is executed. Then, the notice content type determination according to the type of the first notice effect is performed to determine the effect content of the first notice effect. On the other hand, in the special effect mode set on the basis of the establishment of the second start condition, when the first notice effect is executed, the line notice for the first normal effect stage is given. In this case also, at the start of the special figure variation effect, the notice effect execution determination for the first notice effect is performed with the probability shown in FIG. 52 based on the special figure variation pattern. Then, in the case of executing the dialogue advance notice, the announcement effect type determination for the dialogue advance notice is performed to determine the effect contents of the dialogue advance notice.

Similarly, the group notice is set before the special effect mode is set when the second notice effect is determined to be executed in the special effect mode set based on the establishment of the first start condition. The group notice is executed by an image (baseball ball, baseball glove, or baseball hat) relating to the type of the normal effect mode that has been used. Then, when the group notice is executed, the notice effect type determination for the group notice is performed to determine the effect content of the group notice. In addition, in the special effect mode set based on the establishment of the second start condition, when it is determined that the second notice effect is to be executed, the group notice by the baseball ball related to the first normal effect stage is executed. In this case as well, when the special figure variation effect is started, the advance notice effect execution determination is performed with the probability shown in FIG. 51 based on the special figure variation pattern.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of executing a one-shot notification effect that suggests a big hit, regardless of the type of effect mode. The one-shot notification effect is composed of, for example, the output of a specific sound effect (for example, cuinkyuin queen) of the same aspect regardless of the type of the effect mode. At the start of the special figure variation effect, in the case of a big hit, for example, with a probability as shown in FIG. 60, one-shot notification effect execution determination of whether or not to execute one-shot notification effect is performed and If it is determined to be executed, the one-shot notification effect is executed immediately after the special figure variation effect is started or at a predetermined timing such as when the reach is established. When the one-shot notification effect is executed immediately after the special figure variation effect is started, the announcement effect execution determination with respect to the first announcement effect or the second announcement effect may not be performed. Further, when the one-shot announcement effect is executed when the reach is established, the announcement effect execution determination for the second announcement effect may not be performed. This is because the effect of the notice effect is reduced even if the notice effect suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is executed after the one-time notice effect.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, display modes of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 corresponding to a plurality of effect modes are set, and when the effect modes are switched and the display modes of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are changed. Then, the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9 are displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the stop display are hidden. By the display of the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9, it is prevented that the player sees that the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is switched and the effect of the effect is lowered, and the effect mode is switched. Can be sharpened against. Further, when the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9 are displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are not hidden but are continuously displayed, so that the player can recognize the special drawing lottery result. it can.

Further, when switching from any of the normal effect stage to the special effect mode, the display mode of the effect symbol is not changed, and the display mode before the special effect mode is continued. Then, when switching to the special effect mode, the first specific image G6 is not displayed, and the background image is suddenly changed from one of the first normal background image G111 to the third normal background image G113 to a special image. Since the image is switched to the background image G140, the player can be surprised and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Further, the switching to the special effect mode is executed along with the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, but at the time of the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the effect symbol image G57 dedicated to the small hit is displayed, Since the special effect mode suggesting image G7 is displayed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the switching to the special effect mode, and to prevent the effect from decreasing.

Furthermore, in each normal effect stage, a notice effect for the normal effect stage can be executed. The advance notice effect for each of the normal effect stages is not executed in the other normal effect stages, but can be executed in the special effect mode. Therefore, the effect of the special effect mode is enhanced, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Further, the notice effect for the special effect mode and the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the special effect mode are not provided, and in the special effect mode, the notice effect for the normal effect stage before the special effect mode is provided. Can be executed, and the normal effect design images G51 to G53 for the normal effect stage before the special effect mode can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from getting tired of the special effect mode.

In addition, from the time saving production mode which suggests that it is a time saving state, in response to switching to the special production mode which suggests that it is in the normal gaming state, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are the first normal from the time saving effect effect symbol image G55. It switches to the production effect pattern G51. Therefore, the whole game can be sharpened and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Further, similarly suggesting that it is in the normal game state, but depending on the switching from the basic normal production stage to a special special production mode having a lower appearance rate than the normal production stage, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 Is not changed, and the normal effect design images G51 to G53 on the normal effect stage immediately before that are continuously used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and the production effect from decreasing.

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

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

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

In step S4303, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designating command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designating command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol designating command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if it has received the symbol designating command (YES in S4303), the design designating command RAM124. It is stored in the symbol designating command storage unit 126 in (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure variation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the flow proceeds to step S4308, while if the special figure variation start command has been received (YES in S4305), the effect contents of the special figure variation effect are determined. The special figure variation effect start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect and the update effect determination processing (S4307) related to the update effect are performed.

In the special figure variation effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, in step S4304, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the symbol designating command already stored (class of the big hit symbol, small hit symbol, and loss special symbol) and the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command, the stop effect is produced. A stop symbol pattern determination table for performing a stop symbol determination for determining a symbol is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special symbols and special symbol fluctuation patterns. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the type of stop symbol and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination value) is assigned to a plurality of stop effect symbols so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs a stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. The production control microcomputer 121, in the stop symbol pattern determination, the obtained stop symbol pattern determination random number is collated with the selected stop symbol pattern table, the stop symbol is determined, and data representing the determined stop symbol is determined. It is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special figure variation pattern is a reach variation variation without reach, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called "separation pattern". If the special figure variation pattern is a reach variation variation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same type, and the medium effect symbol EZ2 is a different type from them, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, And the combination of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to be a so-called "double eye" depending on the effect mode and the type of the big hit symbol. .. Further, if the special figure variation pattern is a small hit variation, a combination of small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in a mode showing the small hit prize as described above, and an effect design image G57 dedicated to the small hit are included, and the special effect mode is set. The special effect mode suggesting image G7 that suggests that the setting is made is selected (see FIG. 48(D)).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the special figure variation effect pattern which is the effect content of the special figure variation effect based on the staying effect mode and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. A special figure variation effect pattern determination table for performing figure variation effect pattern determination is selected. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, the value of the random number for special figure variation effect pattern determination (special figure variation effect pattern is set to one or more special figure variation effect patterns so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Judgment value) is assigned. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as the random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern determination is performed. In the special figure variation effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained special figure variation effect pattern determination random number for special figure variation effect pattern determination, determines the special figure variation effect pattern, and determines. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the special figure variation effect start command representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

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

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the image ROM 142 to perform a predetermined operation. The effect image is read out, and the special figure variation effect is performed by the image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140. In response, the speaker 52 outputs a sound through the sound control circuit 161 (executes a special figure variation effect by sound), and the frame lamp 53 emits light through the sub-drive board 162 (a special figure by light emission). (Variation effect is executed), and the movable board 55k is operated (special figure variation effect by operation is executed). When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect start command according to the small hit variation, it is dedicated to the small hit as shown in FIG. 48C at the end of the special figure variation effect. Temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed using the effect symbol image G57.

It should be noted that the image control board 140 performs variable display using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the effect mode if the staying effect mode is other than the special effect mode. If the special effect mode is set by the establishment of the first start condition, variable display is performed using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the normal effect mode before the special effect mode is set. Furthermore, if it is the special effect mode set by the establishment of the second start condition, variably displayed using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the first normal effect stage.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the special figure variation effect start processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, determines whether to execute the one-shot notification effect described above. Here, when it is determined to execute, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the speaker 52 to output the specific sound effect related to the one-shot notification effect via the voice control circuit 161, and executes the one-shot notification effect. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines not to execute the one-shot notification effect, the type of the notice effect described above is based on the staying effect mode and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. The preliminary announcement performance determination is made for each. If it is determined in the notice production execution determination that "the notice production is executed", if the player is staying in a production mode other than the special production mode, the notice for the notice production associated with the production mode in which he/she is staying or the normal production stage Perform performance type determination. Further, when the player is staying in the special effect mode, if the first start condition is satisfied, the notice effect mode determination of the notice effect associated with the normal effect stage when the condition is satisfied is performed. On the other hand, if the second start condition is satisfied, the notice effect mode determination of the notice effect associated with the first normal effect stage is performed. When executing the notice production, a notice production start command indicating a production mode of the notice production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124.

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the time saving effect mode in the update effect determining process, and if it is the time saving effect mode, the special effect variable 100 times after the time saving effect mode is set. It is determined whether the display has been executed. If it has not been executed 100 times, an update effect start command indicating that the numeral portion of the update effect image G81 is subtracted by "1" is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the update effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the image CPU 141 of the image effect to indicate the numerical portion of the update effect image G81. Is subtracted by "1". To determine whether the special figure variable display has been executed 100 times, a counter capable of adding “1” each time the special figure variation effect start process is performed in the time saving effect mode is provided in the effect RAM 124. The counter is incremented by "1" every time the special figure variation effect start process is started, and it can be performed depending on whether the counter value is "100" or less. Further, the determination as to whether the special figure variable display has been performed 100 times is not limited to this method, and can be set appropriately. It should be noted that whether or not it is the time saving effect mode is determined by, for example, a flag indicating that the effect controlling microcomputer 121 is the time saving effect mode when setting the time saving effect mode in the effect mode setting process of step S4321 described later. By turning on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, it may be performed based on ON/OFF of the flag. When the flag indicating the time saving effect mode is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the special figure variable display after the time saving effect mode is set in the time saving effect mode control process of step S4310 described later, for example. It is also possible to count the number of times that is executed and to turn it OFF on the condition that the number has reached 100 times.

In step S4308, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4308), the production control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4314, while if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4308), the special figure fluctuation is received. Special figure variation production end processing (S4309) for terminating the production (stopping variable display of production symbols and performing stop display), time saving production mode control processing (S4310) for controlling time saving production mode, first start A condition satisfaction determination process (S4311), a normal effect stage switching determination process (S4312), a first end condition satisfaction determination process (S4313), and a second end condition satisfaction determination process (S4314) are performed.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 first confirms the effect mode in the time-saving effect mode control processing. If it is not the time saving effect mode, the process proceeds to step S4311, and if it is the time saving effect mode, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display executed after the effect mode is set has reached 100 times. If the number of executions has not reached 100 times, the process proceeds to step S4311, and if the number of executions has reached 100, the gaming state is confirmed and it is determined whether or not it is in the low probability high base gaming state. ..

If it is a low probability high base game state here, the time saving effect mode is ended and the special effect mode is set. In order to set the special effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets, in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, a second special effect mode start command indicating that the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied. At the same time, the second special effect mode flag indicating that the special effect mode has been set after the time saving effect mode is completed, that is, the second start condition is satisfied, is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that the special effect mode set by the establishment of the second start condition is set by turning on the second special effect mode flag. It should be noted that whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display executed after the time saving effect mode has been set has reached 100 times is determined by the counter value of the counter provided in the effect RAM 124 being “100”. It can be done with or without.

When the second special effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the special figure variable display. When the process ends, the background image is switched to the special background image G140, and the BGM is switched to the special effect mode BGM. Further, when the image control board 140 receives the second special effect mode start command, from the next special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed using the first normal effect effect image G51. .. Further, when the image control board 140 receives the second special effect mode start command, the right hit suggestion image G82 and the update effect image G81 are erased, and the left hit suggestion image G83 is displayed. That is, the right-handed suggestion effect and the update effect are ended, and the left-handed suggestion effect is executed for a predetermined time. As described above, the time-saving effect mode control process also includes determination as to whether or not the second start condition is satisfied, so the time-saving effect mode control process can also be regarded as "second start condition satisfaction determination process".

If the game state is a high-probability/high-base game state, an update effect end command indicating that the update effect is ended is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 in order to end the update effect. When the update effect end command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 ends the special figure variable display. At the timing, the update effect image G81 is deleted.

The confirmation of the effect mode depends on the effect mode to be changed at the timing of changing the effect mode by setting an effect mode flag for each effect mode and enabling ON/OFF in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. It may be turned on by switching to the effect mode flag.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the first start condition satisfaction determination process, first determines whether or not in the normal effect mode, if the normal effect mode, confirms the symbol designation command storage unit 126, a small. A symbol designating command indicating a hit is stored, that is, it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a first special effect mode start command indicating that the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the small hit value is also set. The special effect mode is set by winning, that is, the first special effect mode flag indicating that the first start condition is satisfied is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that the special effect mode is set by the establishment of the first start condition by turning on the first special effect mode flag.

When the first special effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the special figure variable display. When the process ends, the background image is switched to the special background image G140, and the BGM is switched to the special effect mode BGM. Further, when the image control board 140 receives the first special effect mode start command, it continues from the next special figure variation effect, which is the effect symbol image (any of the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53) used until immediately before that. Variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

In the normal effect stage switching determination processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 first checks the effect mode and determines whether or not it is the normal effect mode. If it is not the normal effect mode, the process proceeds to step S4313, and if it is the normal effect mode, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display executed after the normal effect stage in which the user is currently staying is reached 30 times. judge. If the number of executions in each normal effect stage has not reached 30 times, the process proceeds to step S4313, and if the number of executions has reached 30 times, the current normal effect stage is completed and the next normal number Switch to the stage.

To determine whether or not the special figure variable display has been executed 30 times, a counter for counting the number of times the special figure variable display is executed in the normal effect stage is provided in the effect RAM 124, and the normal effect described above is provided. When it is a normal production stage in determining whether or not it is a stage, first, "1" is added to the counter, and then it is determined whether or not the counter value is less than "30". it can. Here, if it is determined that the counter value is not less than "30", it means that the special figure variable display is executed 30 times in the normal effect stage. The determination as to whether or not the special figure variable display has been performed 30 times is not limited to this method, and can be set appropriately.

In order to switch to the next normal effect stage, the production control microcomputer 121 sets a normal effect stage start command indicating the next normal effect stage in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the normal effect stage indicating the next normal effect stage. The flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display on the normal effect stage is reset. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize the normal effect stage in which the player is currently staying by turning on the normal effect stage flag.

Further, when the normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the special figure stop display. The first specific image G6 is displayed at the timing when the first special image G6 is displayed, and the first specific image G6 is deleted at the timing when the special figure stop display ends, and the background image is changed to the background image (first 1) a normal background image G111 to a third normal background image G113). The timing at which the display of the first specific image G6 is started and the timing at which the first specific image G6 is deleted are not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. Further, when the image control board 140 receives the normal effect stage start command, from the next special figure variation effect, an effect design image (normal effect design image G51 corresponding to the normal effect stage indicated by the normal effect stage start command). To any of G53), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the first special effect mode flag is ON in the first end condition satisfaction determination process. If the flag is ON, the first end condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not. For example, when the first special effect mode flag is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets “20” in the counter for measuring the number of executions of the special figure variable display in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and Each time the figure fluctuation stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by "1" in the first termination condition satisfaction determination processing. Then, in the first termination condition satisfaction determination process, it is determined whether or not the counter value becomes "0", and when it becomes "0", it is determined that the first termination condition is satisfied. Further, if the counter value is "10" or less, the above-mentioned termination determination is performed, and if it is determined to terminate, it is determined that the first termination condition is satisfied. Furthermore, the special figure variation pattern storage area is checked, and it is determined whether the special figure variation pattern related to the finished special figure variation effect is SP reach loss variation or L reach loss variation, and SP reach loss variation or L reach loss variation. And it is determined that the first termination condition is satisfied. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the first end condition is satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the special effect mode.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns off the first special effect mode flag, resets a counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display after the setting of the first special effect mode, and sets a predetermined value in the effect RAM 124. In the area, the normal effect mode representing the first normal effect stage is set to the effect mode flag, and the first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the first normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the special figure variable display. The background image is switched to the first normal background image G111 at the timing when the process ends. In addition, when the image control board 140 receives the first normal effect stage start command, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed using the first normal effect effect image G51 from the next special figure variation effect.

Next, in the second ending condition satisfaction determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the second special effect mode flag is ON, and if the second special effect mode flag is ON, the second special effect mode flag is turned on. 2 It is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied. For example, when the second special effect mode flag is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets "20" to a counter for measuring the number of times the special figure variable display is executed in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and Each time the figure fluctuation stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by "1" in the second termination condition satisfaction determination processing. Then, in the second end condition satisfaction determination process, it is determined whether or not the counter value becomes "0", and when it becomes "0", it is determined that the second end condition is satisfied. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the second end condition is satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the special effect mode.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns off the second special effect mode flag, resets a counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display after the second special effect mode is set, and a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. First, the effect mode flag for the normal effect mode representing the first normal effect stage is turned on, and the first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the first normal effect stage start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 causes the special figure variable display. The background image is switched to the first normal background image G111 at the timing when the process ends. In addition, when the image control board 140 receives the first normal effect stage start command, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed using the first normal effect effect image G51 from the next special figure variation effect.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot opening command is not received (NO in S4315), the production control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4317, while if the jackpot opening command is received (YES in S4315), the jackpot game opening is started. Accompanied big hit opening production start processing is executed (S4316). The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the big hit opening command in the big hit opening effect start processing, and based on the analysis result, determines whether or not to execute the big hit opening effect according to the opening of the big hit game to be executed. If it is determined and executed, the contents of the big hit opening effect (big hit opening effect pattern) are selected, and the big hit opening effect start command for starting the big hit opening effect with the selected big hit opening effect pattern is stored in the effect RAM 124. Set to output buffer. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 may turn off the effect mode that is turned on in the jackpot opening effect start process and once clear the effect mode.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designating command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designating command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319, while if the round number 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 121 analyzes the round number designation command to determine whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started, and if so, the round effect. The effect contents (round effect pattern) are selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4319, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command is not received (NO in S4319), the process proceeds to step S4322, while if the jackpot ending command is received (YES in S4319), the jackpot ending effect start process associated with the start of the jackpot game ending ( S4320) and effect mode setting processing (S4321) are performed.

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

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

For example, the production control microcomputer 121, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, sets the probability variation rendering mode that suggests a high-probability/high-base gaming state. Then, the effect mode flag indicating the probability variation effect mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the probability variation effect mode start command indicating setting the probability variation effect mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probability variation effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing of ending the ending. , The probability variation background image G120 is displayed as a background image, the probability variation BGM is output as BGM, and the right-handed suggestion image G82 is displayed. That is, the right-handed notification effect is started.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, when the jackpot design indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot symbol E, or the jackpot symbol F, a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base. A time saving effect mode is set in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which is the game state. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on an effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time saving effect mode start command indicating setting of the time saving effect mode to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to. When the time saving effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing of ending the ending. A background image G130 for time saving is displayed as a background image, a BGM for time saving is output as BGM, and a right-handed suggestion image G82 and an update effect image G81 are displayed. That is, the right-handed notification effect and the update effect are started.

In step S4322, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4322), the production control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4324, while if the game state command is received (YES in S4322), 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 (S4323).

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

In step S4324, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the customer waiting command has not been received (NO in S4324), the production control microcomputer 121 ends the received command analysis processing, while if the customer waiting command has been received (YES in S4324), the customer waiting production standby processing. Is performed (S4325), and the received command analysis processing is ended.

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

7. Modification Example of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present invention will be described. Although the first start condition for setting the special effect mode is provided while being controlled in the normal game state, other start conditions in addition to the first start condition, or other than the first start condition The starting condition may be set. As another start condition, for example, it is determined whether or not to set the special effect mode based on the winning/losing information or the special figure variation pattern included in the first start winning command, and it is determined that the special effect mode is set. Set the special effect mode. The ending condition of the special effect mode in this case may be the same as or different from the first ending condition.

Furthermore, the content of the first termination condition may be changed as appropriate. Specifically, as the items constituting the first end condition, only the determination result of the end determination, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and a part of the special figure variation pattern may be set. Moreover, you may apply different items, such as the number of balls of a game ball and the time elapsed since the special effect mode was set, to the first end condition without applying these items. Further, different items may be added in addition to the determination result of the end determination, the number of executions of special figure variable display, and the special figure variation pattern, or a part of these items. In addition, a numerical value for each item such as the probability of ending the special effect mode in the end determination and the number of executions of special figure variable display may be appropriately set.

In addition, an effect stage that is set after the special effect mode that is set when the first start condition is satisfied can be set as appropriate. For example, the normal effect mode when the first start condition is satisfied may be set after the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the first start condition ends. Alternatively, when the special effect mode ends, a lottery or the like is performed, and any one of the first normal effect stage, the second normal effect stage, and the third normal effect stage is determined each time. good. Also, the number of normal effect stages is not limited to three, and may be set to two or four or more.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the second start condition is provided as a condition for setting the special effect mode based on the change of the game state, but the second start condition can be changed appropriately. For example, when the high probability high base game state is set after the jackpot game, the number of executions of the special figure variable display is set as the continuation period, and the special figure variable display of the number of executions is normally executed without winning the jackpot. The gaming state is set. Then, the special effect mode may be set when the normal game state is set.

In this case, the special effect mode is set only when the time saving effect mode is set, the special effect mode is not set when the probability variation effect mode is set, and the normal effect mode of the first normal effect stage is set. You may do it. On the contrary, the special effect mode is set only when the probability variation effect mode is set, the special effect mode is not set when the time saving effect mode is set, and the normal effect mode of the first normal effect stage is set. You may do it. Further, in any of the probability variation effect mode and the time saving effect mode, the special effect mode may be set when the normal gaming state is set. In addition, it is determined whether the special effect mode is set when the normal game state is set from the game state advantageous to the player, and if it is determined that the special effect mode is set, the special effect mode is set. Alternatively, if it is not determined that the special effect mode is set, the normal effect mode may be set.

Also, the duration of the special effect mode set when the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is changed to the normal game state, that is, the second ending condition of the special effect mode in that case is also appropriate. Can be set to. Furthermore, the ending condition of the special effect mode may be different depending on the game state before the normal game state is set. In addition, a plurality of second ending conditions in this case may be set, and the ending conditions may be changed in a predetermined order or each time by a lottery.

Further, the effect mode after the special effect mode set when the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is changed to the normal game state may be appropriately set. For example, the effect mode in this case may be the normal effect stage when the big hit is won.

In the normal game state, a big hit is won, a big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game, a special effect mode when the game is controlled in a high probability high base game state and a low probability high base game state that are advantageous to the player. May be set. Furthermore, after the jackpot game is executed, it is possible to control the game in a high-probability low base game state or a low-probability low base game state, and when the game is controlled in these game states for a predetermined period, The special effect mode may be settable. Also, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled in a high-probability-high base game state and a low-probability-high base game state, a special production mode is set for these game states, and the high-probability high base game state is specially variable. The display may be ended when the display is executed a predetermined number of times, and the special effect mode may be set when the special figure variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the dedicated effect mode. Further, in the high-probability-high base game state and the low-probability-high base game state, lower production modes in the same game state may be set as in the normal production stage. In this case, the lower effect mode may be switched based on the number of times the special figure variable display is executed after the game state is set. Then, the special effect mode may be set on the basis of the look-ahead determination result or the special figure lottery result, or irrespective of these results.

In addition, a plurality of special effect modes are set, and when all or any of the first start condition and the second start condition described above are satisfied, one of the special effect modes is selected by a predetermined lottery. May be. In the latter case, other than that, a special effect mode of a predetermined type may be set. When the special effect mode is set as the pre-reading effect, the jackpot expectation degree may be different depending on the type of the special effect mode.

Alternatively, when a plurality of special effect modes are set, a certain special effect mode may be changed to another special effect mode. In this case, the switching condition of the special effect mode can be set appropriately, but like the first end condition and the second end condition, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the special figure change pattern, and It can be associated with judgments.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with different types of notice effects such as dialogue notice, bat notice, and cut-in notice for each normal effect mode, and these notice effects can be executed in the special effect mode as well. In addition to the notice effect in the special figure change effect, the effect may be applied to a look-ahead effect such as a notice of a pending change, or an effect that suggests another jackpot expectation degree such as L reach or SP reach. Further, a plurality of such effects may be set in each normal effect mode.

Further, a notice effect that can be executed in each normal effect stage but is not executed in another normal effect stage may be performed using the effect pattern image for the normal effect stage. In this case, if it is the first normal effect stage, it is possible to execute the notice effect using the first normal effect effect image G51, and if it is the second normal effect stage, the second normal effect effect image G52 is used. The notice effect can be executed, and if it is the third normal effect stage, the notice effect using the third normal effect effect design image G53 can be executed. Then, in the special effect mode, the notice effect using the normal effect design images G51 to G53 for the normal effect stage that was staying when the first start condition of the special effect mode is satisfied can be executed. good. In these cases, for example, so-called “pseudo-relation” may be executed as a notice effect using the normal effect effect symbol images G51 to G53. Further, the normal effect design images G51 to G53 may cause an action different from the effect design variable display, reach, and pseudo-relation, or may be capable of executing a notice effect indicating a behavior. In this way, when executing the notice effect for the normal effect stage using the normal effect effect symbol images G51 to G53, even if the normal effect effect symbol images G51 to G53 perform the same operation in each normal effect stage. good. That is, although the type of the normal effect design image used is different, the operation as the notice effect may be the same. Moreover, the operations of the normal effect design images G51 to G53, which are types of notice effects, may be different depending on each normal effect stage.

Furthermore, in each normal effect mode, it may be possible to execute a notice effect common to all normal effect modes of the normal effect mode or some of the plurality of normal effect modes other than the notice effect for the normal effect mode. ..

Further, the group notice can be executed in any of the normal effect modes, and the image used for the group notice is configured to be different depending on the type of the normal effect mode. However, such an effect is the second notice in the N reach. It may be applied to a preview production other than the production or a look-ahead production such as a pending change announcement.

Furthermore, although the execution probability of the first notice effect in each normal effect mode is constant, the execution probability of the first notice effect may be different for each normal effect mode. Further, the effect types of the notice effect in the normal effect mode are unified into three, but a different number of effect types may be set for each notice effect in the normal effect mode. In addition, although the selection rate for the effect type of the notice effect in the normal effect mode is unified, the selection rate of the effect type may be set to be different for each notice effect in the normal effect mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may execute a noticeable effect that can be executed as an operation effect accompanied by operation of the effect buttons 40k and 41k. Further, although the above-mentioned notice effect is mainly configured by displaying the image on the display unit 50a, the specific content of the image is not particularly limited and may be set appropriately. Further, in addition to displaying the image, or in place of displaying the image, the notice effect may be performed by outputting sound from the speaker 52, emitting light by the frame lamp 53, or operating by the movable board 55k.

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

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, 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, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and that allows the game ball to enter when opened is provided in a position where the game ball in the game area 6 can reach, and during the big hit game. In the predetermined round game, the second big winning device is opened and the game ball that entered the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, and a high probability state is accompanied by the end of the big hit game. May be set.

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

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

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

8. Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Modes 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 A4, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 is
In a gaming machine that can be in a predetermined gaming state (normal gaming state, etc.),
Equipped with effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect using the display means,
The effect execution means,
In the predetermined game state, as the effect mode, a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode (first normal effect stage), a second effect mode (second normal effect stage), and a specific effect mode (special effect mode) ) May be set,
In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the specific effect mode, it is possible to variably display effect symbols (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3) on the display means.
There are a case where the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode and a case where the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode when the first effect mode is set,
When changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the display mode of the effect pattern may be changed,
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode, the display mode of the effect pattern is not changed.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The game machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect execution means, when changing the first effect mode to the second effect mode while displaying the effect symbol in the first effect mode, hides the effect symbol and then redisplays it. However, the display mode of the effect design is changed in accordance with the re-display.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The game machine according to Invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The production execution means, when changing the first production mode to the specific production mode while displaying the production design in the first production mode, causes the production design to be stopped and displayed in a specific mode. And

8-1-4. Invention A4
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A3,
It is characterized by further comprising a game state control means capable of changing the game state among a plurality of game states including the predetermined game state.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to Invention B1 is
In a gaming machine that can be in a special game state that is advantageous to the player (big hit game state, high probability state, time saving state, etc.),
Equipped with effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect,
The effect execution means,
As the effect mode, any one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode (first normal effect stage), a second effect mode (second normal effect stage), and a specific effect mode (special effect mode) is set. Sometimes
There is a case where a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of becoming the special game state is executed,
In the first effect mode, a first suggestive effect (line notice) may be executed as the suggestive effect.
In the second effect mode, a second suggestive effect (bat announcement) may be executed as the suggestive effect.
In the specific effect mode, as the suggestive effect, there are times when the first suggestive effect is executed and when the second suggestive effect is executed.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The game machine according to Invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1,
Display means (image display device 50) is further provided,
The effect execution means,
The display means may variably display effect symbols (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3),
There is a case where the effect symbol is displayed in the first display mode (first normal effect symbol image G51) in the first effect mode,
In the second effect mode, the effect symbol may be displayed in a second display mode (second normal effect symbol image G52),
In the specific effect mode, there are times when the effect symbol is displayed in the first display mode and when the effect symbol is displayed in the second display mode.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The game machine according to Invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B2,
The first suggestion effect is an effect using the effect pattern of the first display mode,
The second suggestion effect is an effect using the effect pattern in the second display mode.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to Invention C1 is
The production means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of setting a production mode for executing a predetermined production using the display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect execution means,
Any one of a plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode (first normal effect stage), a second effect mode (time saving effect mode), and a specific effect mode (special effect mode) may be set as the effect mode. Yes,
In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the specific effect mode, it is possible to variably display effect symbols on the display means.
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode when the first effect mode is set, and when changing from the second effect mode to the specific effect mode when the second effect mode is set When you change to
When changing from the second effect mode to the specific effect mode, the display mode of the effect symbol may be changed,
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode, the display mode of the effect pattern is not changed.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2,
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
Further provided is a game state control means capable of setting any of a plurality of game states including a first game state (normal game state) and a second game state (low probability high base game state),
The game state control means may change from the second game state to the first game state,
The effect execution means,
In the first gaming state, one of the first effect mode and the specific effect mode may be set,
In the second game state, one of the second effect mode may be set,
With the change from the second game state to the first game state, the second effect mode may be changed to the specific effect mode,
In the first game state, the first effect mode may be changed to the specific effect mode.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to Invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The first gaming state is a normal gaming state,
The second gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.

PY1...Pachinko gaming machine 1...Game board 11...First starting opening 11a...First starting opening sensor 12...Second starting opening 12a...Second starting opening sensor 14...Big winning opening 14a...Big winning opening sensor 50...Image display Device 50a... Display unit 52... Speaker 53... Frame lamp 55... Board movable device 55k... Board movable body 55k1... Rotating member 55k2... Elevating member 55m1... Rotating member motor 55m2... Elevating member motor 100... Game control board 101... Game Control microcomputer 120... Production control board 121... Production control microcomputer 140... Image control board

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine that can be in a predetermined gaming state,
Equipped with effect execution means capable of setting an effect mode for executing a predetermined effect using the display means,
The effect execution means,
In the predetermined game state, as the effect mode, a first effect mode in which a first background image is displayed, a second effect mode in which a second background image is displayed, and a specific effect mode in which a special background image is displayed You may set any of the multiple staging modes including
In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the specific effect mode, it is possible to variably display effect symbols on the display means.
There are a case where the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode and a case where the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode when the first effect mode is set,
In a timing of changing from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode, change the display mode of the performance symbols,
A gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the effect symbol is not changed at the timing of changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode.