JP6795177B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are an example of a gaming machine, acquire determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entry of a game ball into a ball entry port (starting port). This type of pachinko gaming machine determines whether or not it is a hit (big hit) based on the acquired determination information, and stops and displays an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit determination through a variable display. At this time, when the identification symbol indicating that the game is a hit is stopped and displayed, a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is executed.

For example, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below can execute a battle effect (specific effect) before the identification symbol is stopped and displayed. In this battle production, if the result of the hit determination is a hit, the production mode (specific mode) is such that the battle is won. However, in most battle productions, the possibility suggestion production suggesting the possibility of winning the battle is executed before the result of the production mode is shown. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who grasps the possibility suggestion effect recognize in advance the possibility of winning the battle.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-192168

However, in the specific effect, the player may remember the execution timing of the possibility suggestion effect and also remember the reference mode of the possibility suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of becoming a specific mode. In that case, the player may be given the stereotype that the possibility suggestion production is suggested at the usual timing and in the usual standard mode, and may give the impression of a one-pattern production. It was. Therefore, there was room for improvement in the possibility suggestion effect before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect was shown.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the game entertainment before the result of the production mode of the specific production is shown.

The present invention takes the following measures to solve the above problems .

The gaming machine according to the present invention
In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a variable effect that shows the judgment result of whether it is a hit or not.
During execution of the changing effect, it is possible to identify aspects of the results of the representation embodiment before Symbol specific effect on co and is capable of executing predetermined specific effect,
It is possible to execute the possibility suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific effect at a predetermined timing before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect is shown.
There are a plurality of types of reference modes in the production mode of the possibility suggestion effect.
The plurality of types of reference modes each suggest that the possibility of becoming the specific mode is a predetermined reference possibility.
Each of the reference aspects is composed of a first element suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific aspect and a second element suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific aspect.
The effect control means
In the variation effect prior to the variation effect in which the specific effect is executed, it is possible to execute a pre-change effect that represents a change mode different from the reference mode after showing in advance any reference mode among the plurality of types. And
The change mode of the pre-change effect is a predetermined mode suggested by the pre-showed reference mode by changing the second element of the pre-shown reference mode while maintaining the first element of the pre-shown reference mode. It may suggest a predetermined standard possibility that is different from the standard possibility of
The effect control means
If the pre-change effect is executed before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the possibility suggestion effect is executed at the predetermined timing in the change mode represented by the pre-change effect.
When the pre-change effect is not executed before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the possibility suggestion effect can be executed in any one of the plurality of types at the predetermined timing. It is a game machine characterized by that.

The player may assume that the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the reference mode as usual at the execution timing of the possibility suggestion effect before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect is shown. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pre-change effect representing the change mode different from the reference mode is executed before the execution timing of the possibility suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment before the result of the production mode of the specific production is shown.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment before the result of the production mode of the specific effect is shown.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a view when the frame movable body is in the storage position, and (B) is a view when the frame movable body is in the protruding position. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. (A) is a view when the board movable body is in the standby position, and (B) is a view when the board movable body is in the operating position. (A) is a diagram when the movable sword body is in the retracted position, and (B) is a diagram when the movable sword body is in the exposed position. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the sub-control board. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of jackpot and the opening pattern of the jackpot. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a mode status setting process. It is a flowchart of the hold number addition process. It is a flowchart of a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a flowchart of the weakening effect setting process. It is a flowchart of the pending change effect setting process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the hold number subtraction process. It is a flowchart of a sword movable body drive setting process. It is a flowchart of a button effect setting process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of the pending change effect control process. It is a weakening production decision table. It is a star change scenario data lottery table (in the case of a strong enemy character). It is a star change scenario data lottery table (in the case of a medium enemy character). Star change scenario data lottery table (in the case of weak enemy characters). It is a pending change random number judgment table. It is a pending change scenario data lottery table. First strike decision random number judgment table. (A) is a diagram showing gold logo reach, (B) is a diagram showing flame logo reach, and (C) is a diagram showing weak SP reach. (A) is a diagram showing a strong enemy character, (B) is a diagram showing a medium enemy character, and (C) is a diagram showing a weak enemy character. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production in the case of a flame logo reach. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production when the weakening effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production when the weakening effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the case which performs the screen cracking effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the 4th modification. It is a figure which shows the other modification example.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to approach the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to move away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 3) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 constitutes an outer shell portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms the outer shell of the game machine frame 50. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertically rectangular frame body that is arranged inside the outer frame 51 and on which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and has a vertically rectangular shape that protects the game board 2.

The game machine frame 50 is configured to include a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. Due to the hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening is formed in the central portion of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening of the front frame 53 so that the player can visually recognize the game area 3 described later. Further, the game machine frame 50 (front frame 53) is provided with a frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light in various emission colors.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 53 includes an upper decorative unit 200 on the upper side, a left decorative unit 210 on the left side, a right decorative unit 220 on the right side, and an operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side. Has been done. A speaker 67 for outputting sound is provided on each upper side of the left side decoration unit 210 and the right side decoration unit 220. The operation mechanism unit 230 has a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the upper decorative unit 200 includes a box-shaped accommodating portion 290 with an open upper side and a frame movable body 600 accommodating in the accommodating portion 290. The frame movable body 600 includes a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable body 600R. A rotating shaft 441 extending in the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the accommodating portion 290 in the left-right direction. The rotation shaft 441 is inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 441.

The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the storage position (standby position) shown in FIG. 2A in the initial state. Then, at the time of a predetermined production (when developing to the gold logo reach described later, when executing the jackpot production, etc.), the left frame movable body 600L is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the storage position around the rotation axis 441, and the figure shows. It becomes the protruding position shown in 2 (B). At the same time, the right frame movable body 600R rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the storage position around the rotation axis 441 to reach the protruding position shown in FIG. 2 (B). The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are driven by the frame movable body drive motor 600a (see FIG. 8).

Thus, in this embodiment, the frame movable body 600 is below the upper edge 50U of the game machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. 2A when it is in the storage position. Then, when the frame movable body 600 moves to the protruding position, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the frame movable body 600 projects upward from the upper edge 50U of the game machine frame 50. This makes it possible to give a strong impact to the player. The frame edge 50W, which is the outer edge portion of the game machine frame 50, is composed of an upper upper edge 50U, a lower lower edge 50D (see FIG. 4), a left left edge 50L, and a right right edge 50R. There is.

Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board lamp 5 (see FIG. 8) capable of emitting light in various light emitting colors. The game board 2 is a combination of a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 7, a harness, etc., which will be described later) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

A plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected in the game area 3. An image display device (display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is arranged near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, and the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the stop display and There is an effect symbol display area for stop display. The effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect is sometimes called "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols (number symbols) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet (big hit stop mode) such as "777". In addition, if there is a loss, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a disjointed pattern (loss stop mode) such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

The image display device 7 displays a display screen 7a, such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the above-mentioned effect symbols. Display on. In the effect symbol variable display effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first hold display area 17a and the second hold display area 17a for displaying the effect hold image 9 according to the number of stored first special figure hold or the number of stored second special figure hold, which will be described later. There are a hold display area 17b, a third hold display area 17c, and a fourth hold display area 17d. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed only in the first hold display area 17a, it indicates that the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is one. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a and the second hold display area 17b, it indicates that the number of special figure holds is two. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a, the second hold display area 17b, and the third hold display area 17c, it indicates that the number of special figure holds is three. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in all the hold display areas 17a to 17d, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is four. In this way, by displaying the effect hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed by the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, or the display on the second special figure hold display 43b. It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special figure reservation to be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. In the present embodiment, the number of stored images of the first special figure hold is displayed as the effect hold image 9 in the non-time saving state described later, and the number of stored images of the second special figure hold is displayed as the effect hold image 9 in the time saving state described later. It has become.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, the center decorative body 10 is provided with a board movable body (directing movable body) 15 that can move in front of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the board movable body 15 includes an upper board movable body 15U, a lower left board movable body 15L, and a lower right board movable body 15R. The upper board movable body 15U is attached so as to be hidden in the upper part of the game board 2. The upper panel movable body 15U can move downward from the standby position shown in FIG. 4A and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4B. Further, the lower left movable body 15L is attached so as to be hidden in the lower left of the game board 2. The lower left movable body 15L can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B) by moving diagonally upward to the right from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A). Further, the lower right board movable body 15R is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower right lower part of the game board 2. Then, the lower right board movable body 15R can move from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) diagonally upward to the left and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B).

The upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R can be driven in conjunction with each other (at the same timing), and as shown in FIG. 4B, from the display screen 7a. Can be moved forward so as to hide most of the area (more than half of the area) of the display screen 7a. Therefore, since the upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R are in the operating positions, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a movable sword body 300. The sword movable body (directing movable body) 300 is attached so as to be hidden by the left portion of the game board 2. Then, the sword movable body 300 can move from the retracted position (first position) shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the right and can be driven to the exposed position (second position) shown in FIG. 5 (B). It has become. The movable sword body 300 imitates the shape of a sword (specifically, a blade), and as shown in FIG. 5 (B), hides the area on the left side of the display screen 7a in front of the display screen 7a. It is possible to move to. Therefore, by moving the sword movable body 300 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the exposed position shown in FIG. 5 (B), the effect image displayed on the display screen 7a is cut with the blade of the sword. It is possible to make an impression.

Returning to the description of the game board 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a first start opening (first start winning opening, entry opening) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. A fixed winning device 19 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable ball entering means) 22 having a second starting port (second starting winning opening, ball entry port) 21 is provided. Has been done. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 7). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. When the electric chew 22 is in the closed state, the electric chew 22 is easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

Further, a large winning device (special variable winning device, special winning means) 31 provided with a large winning opening (special winning opening) 30 is provided on the upper right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3. The large winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens / closes the large winning opening 30 by operating the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 7). A game ball can enter the large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

Further, a gate (passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided above the large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a normal winning port 27, and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 20 or the normal winning port 27 by hitting the left side so as to flow down the first flow path R1. The gate 28 is not arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, a gate 28, a large winning device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 16 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting right so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 28 and win a prize in the large winning opening 30 and the second starting opening 21.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the indicators 40 are arranged in the center on the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying the above is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (identification symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display (identification symbol display means) 41. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as special figure hold. Further, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special figure holding indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is used. A big hit game (special game) that opens the big winning opening 30 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game will be described later.

The special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the variation display mode is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED is turned on. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (judgment information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 7). Specifically, if a prize is given to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is given to the second starting port 21, it is set as a second special figure hold. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and each upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The upper limit of each is not limited to four, and can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the execution of a medium or big hit game, the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays the number of special figure hold by lighting as many LEDs as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal symbol holding storage unit 86 (see FIG. 7). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays the number of normal figure hold by lighting as many LEDs as the number of normal figure hold. is there.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and performs a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, frame movable body 600, etc.). It suffices if it can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board (power-on means) 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies power required for other devices through these boards. Supply. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. The backup power supply circuit 151 refers to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to a power failure such as when the business is closed or a power failure occurs. Can supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 and the normal drawing holding storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a normal figure reservation storage unit 86. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. As shown in FIG. 9C, each storage area is further divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a hit type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the large winning opening sensor 30a, and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 30. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24 and a large winning opening solenoid 33 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The grand prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the grand prize device 31.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. .. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 8, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the RAM 94 has a first special figure holding effect capable of storing a first start winning command (detailed later) specified based on a winning of the first starting port 20. The storage unit 95a, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command (detailed later) specified based on the winning of the second starting port 21, the first special symbol, and the first special symbol. The variable effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the second special symbol is provided. As shown in FIG. 10B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. It is divided into. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. ) Consists of.

Further, each storage area includes two storage areas as shown in FIG. 10 (D). These two storage areas are a start winning command storage area for storing a start winning command, and data (special figure holding display mode data) indicating a display mode of the effect holding image (special figure holding image) 9 described later. Hold display mode Data storage area. The variable effect storage unit 95c also includes these four storage areas.

As shown in FIG. 8, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the sub drive board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80.

The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program or the like for controlling an image display or the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including effect patterns), and background images. Is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of a lamp such as the lamp 5. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can drive the panel movable body 15 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the panel movable body drive data that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 15 in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the panel movable body drive motor 15a is rotationally driven, and the panel movable body 15 can be driven from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B). The effect of driving the board movable body 15 from the standby position shown in FIG. 4 (A) to the operation position shown in FIG. 4 (B) will be referred to as "board movable body drive effect".

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can drive the frame movable body 600 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the frame movable body drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600 in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the frame movable body drive motor 600a is rotationally driven, and the frame movable body 600 can be driven from the storage position shown in FIG. 2 (A) to the protruding position shown in FIG. 2 (B). The effect of driving the frame movable body 600 from the storage position shown in FIG. 2 (A) to the protruding position shown in FIG. 2 (B) will be referred to as "frame movable body drive effect".

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 can drive the sword movable body 300 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the sword movable body drive data that determines the operation mode of the sword movable body 300 in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the sword movable body drive motor 300a is rotationally driven, and the sword movable body 300 can be driven from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the exposed position shown in FIG. 5 (B). The effect of driving the sword movable body 300 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the exposed position shown in FIG. 5 (B) will be referred to as "sword movable body drive effect".

As a modification, a CPU may be mounted on the sub drive board 107, and the CPU may be made to perform lamp lighting control and drive control of the panel movable body 15 or the frame movable body 600. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 107, and the lamp data and the data related to the drive data may be stored in the ROM.

An effect button detection SW (switch) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 7 and 8 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 7 or 8 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 7 or 8 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When a big hit is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the big winning opening (big winning opening 30) is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of big hit) displayed as a stop. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. 11 (A). As shown in FIG. 11A, there are two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The "probability change jackpot" is a jackpot that will be controlled to a high probability state described later after the jackpot game. The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that will be controlled to the normal probability state described later after the jackpot game.

The "16R probability variation jackpot 1" that can be won by the special figure 1 (first special symbol) lottery or the "16R probability variation jackpot 2" that can be won by the special figure 2 (second special symbol) lottery is shown in FIG. 11 (B). As shown in, it is a big hit that opens the big winning opening 30 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. When the "probability variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "probability variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

On the other hand, the "16R normal jackpot 1" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 or the "16R normal jackpot 2" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 is 1R ~ as shown in FIG. 11 (B). Up to 12R, the big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, and from 13R to 16R, the big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 12R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these "normal jackpots", from 13R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is extremely short, and the round is such that no prize ball can be expected. When the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

However, even if the player wins the "normal jackpot" and is controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the time saving state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 2 both have a probability variation jackpot of 65% and a normal jackpot. Is set to be 35%.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include the ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 12B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 255.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 13A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 14). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (the judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 13 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 13 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". As will be described later, the high-accuracy high-base state of this embodiment is substantially continued until the next big hit is won and the big hit game is started. In other words, the high accuracy and high base state is a very advantageous state for the player to win the next big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls he has.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is started.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the jackpot game (special game) is being executed is referred to as the "big hit game state (special game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 3) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as will be described later. The look-ahead effect uses the start winning command (winning information) specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as jackpot random number) acquired by the starting winning, and the special figure fluctuation (special symbol) based on the starting winning. It is a production that suggests the jackpot expectation and the probability variation jackpot expectation for the start prize before the hit / fail judgment immediately before the start of the variable display). In this embodiment, the look-ahead effect includes a weakening effect and a pending change effect. The weakening effect and the pending change effect will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 16, the start winning command generated in this embodiment is composed of 2 bytes (1 byte upper command and 1 byte lower command). This start winning command includes winning / failing information indicating whether or not it is a big hit. In this embodiment, if the value of the lower digit of the lower command (two digits in hexadecimal number) is "1", "2", "6", "7", the hit / fail information indicating that it is a big hit is included. ing. Further, the start winning command includes hit type information indicating whether the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot. In this embodiment, if the lower digit of the lower command is "1" or "6", the hit type information indicating that it is a probability variation jackpot is included, and if it is "2" or "7", it is a normal jackpot. The hit type information indicating that is included.

In addition, the start winning command includes start port information indicating which start port of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 has been won, and a prize is given in either the non-time saving state or the time saving state. Game status information indicating whether or not the game has been played, special figure holding ball number information indicating the number of special figure reserved balls at the time of winning, reach information indicating whether or not to form a reach, SP reach information indicating whether or not to form an SP reach Etc. are included. Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. It should be noted that the start winning command may at least include information on whether or not it is a big hit, and what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning command includes information indicating the execution of the weakening effect described later (SP reach for weakening effect) when a probability variation jackpot accompanied by SP reach is obtained in the lottery of special figure 2. Information indicating the probability change jackpot) may be included. In addition, the start winning command may include information indicating the execution of the weakening effect (information indicating the SP reach normal jackpot for the weakening effect) when the lottery in Special Figure 2 results in a normal jackpot with SP reach. is there. In addition, the start winning command may include information indicating the execution of the weakening effect (information indicating the loss for the weakening effect) when the lottery in Special Figure 2 results in a loss.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 31. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 17 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 12 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, large winning port sensor 30a, The detection signal detected by the normal winning opening sensor 27a or the like (see FIG. 7) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

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 main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 12 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S107) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S107), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 17), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205). Note that the upper limit of the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not limited to "4" and can be changed as appropriate.

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 12A is acquired).

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process is performed (S207). In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the starting winning command (hereinafter, also referred to as “second starting winning command”) is performed using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 16 based on the random number value group acquired in step S206. To identify. As described above, the specified second start winning command includes win / fail information, hit type information, start opening information, special figure reserved ball number information, reach information, SP reach information, and the like. The identified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the random number value group (random number related to special figure 2) shown in FIG. 12 (A) acquired in step S206 as the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b. Store in the storage area according to (S208). Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "1", the random numbers related to Special Figure 2 are stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b, and the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "1". In the case of "2", the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the second storage area of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, and in the case of the special figure 2 holding ball number "3", the special figure 2 related random number is stored. 2 Stored in the third storage area of the special figure reserved storage unit 85b, and when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "4", the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the fourth storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b. Store (see FIG. 9B).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S207), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S207), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit number) ( S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211). Note that the upper limit of the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not limited to "4" and can be changed as appropriate.

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S212). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the value of the hit type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 12A is acquired).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the starting winning command (hereinafter, also referred to as “first starting winning command”) using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 16 based on the random number value group acquired in step S212). To identify. As described above, the specified first start winning command includes win / fail information, hit type information, start opening information, special figure reserved ball number information, reach information, SP reach information, and the like. The identified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the random number value group (random number related to special figure 1) shown in FIG. 12 (A) acquired in step S212 as the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a. It is stored in the storage area according to (S214), and this process is completed. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "1", the random number related to the special figure 1 is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a, and the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "1". In the case of "2", the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the second storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a, and in the case of the special figure 1 holding ball number "3", the special figure 1 related random number is stored. 1 Stored in the third storage area of the special figure reserved storage unit 85a, and when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "4", the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a. Store (see FIG. 9 (A)).

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the ordinary symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 12B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) after sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 13 (D), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 15) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 15) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs special operation processing (S106) following normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 22, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the grand prize device 31 is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is set in each stage. Is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". In the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer Determines whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed. If it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer of RAM 84 (S1416), and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1417). , Finish this process.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reserved information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 24 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first storage area (see FIG. 9B) of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first storage area (see FIG. 9A) of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 is read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 13 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 13 (A)). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "0" to "218") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "0" to "1499") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 13 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit is based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. 11 (A). Determine the type (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 11 (B)) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84. Then (S1508) finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set and the process is completed (S1508).

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to in the non-time saving state medium jackpot normal table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 14, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a fluctuation pattern is selected so that SP reach (super reach), which has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, can be executed. In the SP reach, the distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach (see FIG. 14). Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than the normal reach by looking at the SP reach with a long fluctuation time.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 25, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 13B, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state and "0" to "5" in the time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 is not The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 26, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the time saving state (shown in FIG. 14). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 14 (S1608). If there is a loss with reach, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 14 (S1610). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state of FIG. 14 (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 14), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 25, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 14). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this process is terminated.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 14). Determines if has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 11B for details) according to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot. It should be noted that the set of open patterns (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S1906) and the jackpot game opening is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this process is completed.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the time saving flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005. In step S2005, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. And finish this process.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing (Big Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots 30 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot 30 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether it is time to open the big prize opening 30, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or , It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening 30 is opened again has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the large winning opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 11B) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 30 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 30 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 30 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening 30 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time for closing the large winning opening 30. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 11B) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 30) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the large winning opening 30 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the large winning opening 30 is satisfied (YES in S2206), the large winning opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is completed by closing step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process is completed. On the other hand, when one round game is completed (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2210). .. If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), the jackpot ending command is set (S2211) and the jackpot ending is started (S2212) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213) to end the process.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 22). After that, the game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (the stop symbol is special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 1, FIG. 11 ( A) It is determined whether or not (see S2301). If it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2301), turn on the time saving flag (S2305), set "100" in the time saving counter (S2306), and proceed to step S2307. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low accuracy high base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if it is a probability change jackpot in step S2301, the probability change flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2304), and the process proceeds to step S2307. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-based state will continue until the next big hit is virtually won. That is, the probability change flag is not turned off until the next jackpot game is started. And since it is almost impossible that the variable display of the special symbol is executed until the value of the time reduction counter changes from "10000" to "0", the time reduction flag may be turned off until the next big hit game is started. Absent.

In step S2307, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. And finish this process.

As described above, as can be seen from the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts to the high probability state after the big hit game, the high probability state is substantially until the next big hit is won. It is a so-called "probability variation loop type" that continues. When it is controlled to a high probability state, it is also controlled to a time saving state and a high base state, so that the number of balls held is hardly reduced. Therefore, when it is controlled to a high probability state, it is a very advantageous situation that the next big hit can be won by the lottery of the special figure 2 without reducing the number of balls held.

However, in this advantageous situation, it becomes important whether the type of jackpot to be won next time is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot. If it is a probabilistic jackpot, you can almost win the jackpot again by shifting to the high probability state after the jackpot game, while if it is a normal jackpot, it will shift to the normal probability state after the jackpot game, so it will be a jackpot. It becomes difficult to win. Therefore, the game property is to expect the player to win the probabilistic jackpot that can regain the high probability state, instead of the normal jackpot that ends the high probability state when controlled to the high probability state. It has become.

7. Characteristics of the effect of the present embodiment Next, before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91, the characteristics of the effect of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 62. As shown in FIGS. 57 (A), (B), and (C), the SP reach of the present embodiment includes a weak SP reach, a flame logo reach, and a gold logo reach. In the gold logo reach, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), an image X1 showing the main character transformed into the gold logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, in the flame logo reach, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), an image W1 showing the main character transformed into the flame logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, in the weak SP reach, as shown in FIG. 57 (C), an image V1 showing a hero character having two heads is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In this embodiment, the degree of expectation that the result of the effect desired by the player is high is set in the order of weak SP reach ⇒ flame logo reach ⇒ gold logo reach. Therefore, the player can grasp that the expectation is extremely high by looking at the gold logo reach, can grasp that the expectation is high to some extent by looking at the flame logo reach, and the expectation is high by looking at the weak SP reach. You can see that it is not very expensive. Here, in the case of gold logo reach or flame logo reach, a battle effect (specific effect) in which the transformed hero character fights against the enemy character is executed. In the battle production, a battle victory in which the main character defeats the enemy character or a battle defeat in which the main character defeats the enemy character is shown. The production mode in which the battle is won corresponds to the "specific mode" of the present invention, and the production mode in which the battle is defeated corresponds to the "other production mode" of the present invention. In the weak SP reach, a success / failure effect indicating whether or not a specific mission is successful is executed.

By the way, this pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a battle effect by the gold logo reach or the flame logo reach as described above when the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the high probability time saving state (high probability state and time saving state). In this battle production, if the main character wins the enemy character, it suggests that he has won the probabilistic jackpot, and if the main character loses to the enemy character, it suggests that he has won the normal jackpot. That is, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called "probability variation loop type" as described above, if the main character wins the enemy character in the battle production, the player can acquire the high probability state again by the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, if the main character is defeated by the enemy character in the battle production, the player can fall into the normal probability state by the normal jackpot.

Here, in the battle production when the time is controlled to be highly accurate, the risk suggestion production (possibility suggestion production) that suggests in advance the possibility that the main character will be defeated by the enemy character (hereinafter referred to as "defeat possibility"). ) Is executed. There are three danger display modes according to the possibility of defeat in the display mode of this risk suggestion effect. In the first danger display mode (reference mode), as shown in FIG. 58 (A), an enemy image (first effect image) T1 showing a strong enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the “danger level” and A star image (second production image) K5 showing five stars is displayed. The player who sees the enemy image T1 and the star image K5 shown in FIG. 58 (A) is made aware that the normal jackpot is likely to be won (the probability of winning the probability variation jackpot is low).

Further, in the second danger display mode (reference mode), as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the enemy image T2 showing the middle enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the “danger level” and the four stars are displayed. The star image K4 is displayed. The player who sees the enemy image T2 and the star image K4 shown in FIG. 58 (B) is made aware that the possibility of defeat is lower than that of the first danger display mode. That is, it suggests that the possibility of winning the battle is higher than that of the first danger display mode.

Further, in the third danger display mode (reference mode), as shown in FIG. 58 (C), an enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the “danger level” and three stars are displayed. The star image K3 is displayed. The player who sees the enemy image T3 and the star image K3 shown in FIG. 58C is made aware that the possibility of defeat is lower than that of the second danger display mode. That is, it suggests that the possibility of winning the battle is higher than that of the second danger display mode. As mentioned above, in the order of the third danger display mode ⇒ the second danger display mode ⇒ the first danger display mode, a strong enemy character appears and the number of stars increases, and the possibility of defeat is high (usually a big hit). It is easy to win).

Next, the transition of the effect when the flame logo reach is reached in the high accuracy time saving state will be described with reference to FIG. 59. Normally, in the case of the flame logo reach, the armor preparation effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (B) after the normal reach as shown in FIG. 59 (A). The armor preparation production is a development-inducing production that fuels whether it will be a weak SP reach, a flame logo reach, or a gold logo reach. Therefore, for the player, at the time of seeing the armor preparation effect, it is still unknown whether it will be a weak SP reach, a flame logo reach, or a gold logo reach.

After the armor preparation effect shown in FIG. 59 (B), an image W1 showing the main character transformed into the flame logo is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 59 (C). As a result, the player is made to understand that the battle effect is executed as the flame logo reach. After the main character transformed in this way is displayed, it is assumed that the danger level suggestion effect is executed in the first danger display mode as shown in FIG. 59 (D). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a normal jackpot is won, the danger level suggestion effect is likely to be executed in the order of the third danger display mode ⇒ the second danger display mode ⇒ the first danger display mode. On the other hand, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the distribution of the effects is set so that the risk suggestion effects can be easily executed in the reverse order described above.

After the danger level suggestion effect shown in FIG. 59 (D) is executed, the image S1 (hereinafter referred to as "hero first strike image S1") in which the main character makes a first strike against the enemy character as shown in FIG. 59 (E) is displayed. The case where it is shown on the display screen 7a and the case where the image S2 (hereinafter referred to as "enemy first strike image S2") in which the enemy character makes a first strike on the main character as shown in FIG. 59 (F) is shown on the display screen 7a. Divided into. After the main character first strike image S1 shown in FIG. 59 (E) is displayed, the battle victory effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (G) and the battle defeat effect is performed as shown in FIG. 59 (H). May be executed.

In the battle victory effect, the victory image Y1 in which the main character defeats the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and in the battle defeat effect, the defeat image Y2 in which the main character defeats the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, even after the enemy first strike image S2 shown in FIG. 59 (F) is displayed, the battle victory effect is similarly executed as shown in FIG. 59 (J) and the battle victory effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (K). In some cases, a battle defeat production is performed. In this pachinko game machine 1, when the battle victory effect is executed (probability change jackpot), the main character first strike image S1 is displayed more easily than the enemy first strike image S2, and the battle defeat effect is executed (normal jackpot). In the case of), the distribution of the effect is set so that the opposite is easily displayed.

The transition of the production when the flame logo reach is reached in the high accuracy time saving state has been explained above, but an experienced player can be defeated after the transformed hero character is displayed as shown in Fig. 59 (C). We are fully aware that the risk suggestion effect that suggests sex is executed. Then, at the timing when the danger level suggestion effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (D), an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character and a star image K5 (first danger display mode) showing five stars are displayed. If you look at it, you have a good grasp of the possibility of defeat. In short, for an experienced player, the impression that the risk suggestion effect is already commonplace by knowing the timing when the risk suggestion effect is executed and the possibility of defeat for each danger display mode. Could be given.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed before the risk suggestion effect is executed. The weakening effect (pre-change effect) is an effect that reduces the possibility of defeat, which is indicated by the risk suggestion effect, in advance. In the following, an example of the weakening effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61.

In the weakening effect, first, as shown in FIG. 60 (A), during the variable effect, for example, an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character and a star image H5 showing a "danger level" and five stars are displayed on the display screen 7a. To. Therefore, in this case, the player is made aware that the possibility of defeat is very high. The star image H5 (see FIG. 60 (A)) displayed in the weakening effect is different from the star image K5 (see FIG. 59 (D)) displayed in the risk suggestion effect, and the star is displayed on the display screen. It is displayed in a wide range of 7a. Therefore, although the number of stars displayed is the same, it is possible to distinguish between the weakening effect and the risk suggestion effect. In this way, in the weakening effect, the enemy image and the star image are not displayed after the transformed hero character is displayed like a normal SP reach, but the enemy image T1 and the star image H5 are suddenly displayed during the variable effect. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to the player.

After that, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), the sword movable body drive effect in which the sword movable body 300 is driven from the retracted position (see FIG. 5 (A)) to the exposed position (see FIG. 5 (B)) is executed. .. At this time, on the display screen 7a, two of the five stars displayed in the star image H5 disappear. As a result, it looks as if the star is being cut by the drive of the movable sword body 300. As a result, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the enemy image T1 showing the strong enemy character, the "danger level", and the star image H3 showing the three stars are displayed on the display screen 7a. By reducing the number of stars displayed in this way, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of defeat is reduced and the possibility of winning the battle is increased.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 60 (D), the sword movable body drive effect is executed. At this time, on the display screen 7a, one of the three stars displayed in the star image H3 disappears. Then, the two remaining stars move so as to gather in the center of the lower side of the display screen 7a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 60 (E), the danger level suggestion effect is executed in which the enemy image T1 showing the strong enemy character, the "danger level" and the star image K2 showing the two stars are displayed on the display screen 7a. To. If the danger level suggestion effect shown in FIG. 60 (E) is executed, the number of stars will not decrease thereafter.

In this way, by executing the risk level suggestion effect shown in FIG. 60 (E) through the weakening effect shown in FIGS. 60 (A) to 60 (D), the player is gradually defeated. It is possible to grasp the decrease. In other words, even though the enemy image T1 showing the strong enemy character is displayed, it is possible to give the player the impression that the strong enemy character is weakening by decreasing the number of stars. .. Therefore, it is possible for the player who is disappointed by the display of the enemy image T1 showing the strong enemy character to gradually improve the expectation for the battle victory effect as the number of stars decreases.

The weakening effect corresponds to the "pre-change effect" of the present invention, and the risk suggestion effect corresponds to the "possibility suggestion effect" of the present invention. The enemy image showing the enemy character corresponds to the "first effect image" of the present invention, and the star image showing the number of stars corresponds to the "second effect image" of the present invention. Here, by taking the weakening effect shown in FIG. 60 as an example, a display mode in which a strong enemy character is shown in an enemy image and five stars are shown in a star image corresponds to the "reference mode" of the present invention. Further, the display mode in which the strong enemy character is shown in the enemy image and the stars are shown in the star image with less than five stars corresponds to the "change mode" of the present invention. The "change mode" of the present invention means a display mode (that is, a display mode indicating a change in the number of stars) indicating that the possibility of winning a battle has changed from the "reference mode", and is simply a star. It does not mean that the shape and size of the are changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a weakening effect (that is, a star reduction display that reduces the number of stars) over a plurality of times of variable display of special symbols. Note that FIG. 60 shows a case where the star reduction display is executed twice. In this embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed from the change display (before 3 changes) of the special symbol 3 times before the change display (the change) of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the battle effect. Then, the weakening effect can be executed up to once before the three fluctuations, the weakening effect can be executed up to once before the two fluctuations, and the weakening effect can be executed up to once before the one fluctuation. However, if the weakening effect is executed by the fluctuation display of the special symbol before the fluctuation, the weakening effect can be executed up to twice by the fluctuation. On the other hand, when the weakening effect is executed only by the fluctuation, the weakening effect can be executed at most once by the fluctuation.

Subsequently, when the risk level suggestion effect is executed after the weakening effect, the transition of the subsequent effect will be described. After the risk-indicating effect shown in FIG. 60 (E), the reach fanning effect is executed as shown in FIG. 60 (F). In the reach fanning effect, whether or not the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8L move downward to stop display (form a reach mode) in the "left" symbol display area and the "right" symbol display area. It is a production that incites. At this time, the button press promotion effect is also executed. The button pressing promotion effect is an effect of displaying the button image E1 showing the form of the effect button 63 on the display screen 7a to urge the player to press the effect button 63.

After that, as shown in FIG. 61A, the sword movable body driving effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 61E, the reach mode is formed. When the sword movable body drive effect shown in FIG. 61 (A) is executed, the board movable body drive effect is executed as shown in FIG. 61 (C) after the gold logo reach as shown in FIG. 61 (B). Will be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (D), the main character first strike image S1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, when the reach mode is formed as shown in FIG. 61 (E), the enemy first strike image S2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 61 (F). .. In this way, in this embodiment, the person who executes the sword movable body drive effect shown in FIG. 61 (A) after the reach fanning effect and the button press promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F) displays the main character first strike image S1. After that, the battle victory production is made easier to execute.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the reach fanning effect and the button pressing promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F), the screen cracking effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 62 (A). In the screen cracking effect, it is shown that the image previously displayed on the display screen 7a is divided. After that, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), as the loss notification effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a in the loss stop mode. In this way, it is possible for the player who has grasped the loss notification effect to grasp that it is neither a probabilistic jackpot nor a normal jackpot.

As described above, the weakening effect is an effect that reduces the possibility of defeat, which is indicated by the risk suggestion effect, in advance. In other words, it is a battle victory (specific mode) that is advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a production that suggests that the possibility of becoming will increase.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 49. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 32 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Then, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. And so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. As the image control board 100 executes various effects, the sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the board lamp via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108. 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light, and the board movable body 15, the frame movable body 600, and the sword movable body 300 are driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the main control board 80 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. That is, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. As shown in FIG. 33, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 8) and the select button detection switch 64a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by other processing (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to make the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data, frame movable) is used to drive the board movable body 15, the frame movable body 600, or the sword movable body 300 at a timing suitable for the production such as SP reach or jackpot production. Create and output body return data, sword movable body drive data). That is, according to the drive data, the board movable body 15 is driven from the standby position to the operating position, the frame movable body 600 is driven from the storage position to the protruding position, and the sword movable body 300 is driven from the retracted position to the exposed position. To do.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, the sword movable body drive setting process (S4302) and the button effect setting process (S4303), which will be described later, are performed. Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4304). Then, the switch process (S4305) and the hold change effect control process (S4306), which will be described later, are performed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 67) and audio. Other processing such as output to the control board 106 and updating of various effect determination random numbers is executed (S4307), and this processing is completed.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process described later is performed (S4402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, will be described later. The hold number addition process (S4404) and the look-ahead effect determination process (S4405) are performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if so, has received it. The variable effect start process (S4407) and the hold number subtraction process (S4408), which will be described later, are performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, has received it. Performs variable effect end processing (S4410). In the variation effect end processing (S4410), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4412). In the opening effect selection process (S4412), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4414). In the round effect selection process (S4414), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4416). In the ending effect selection process (S4416), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (S4417) based on a reception command other than the above commands (for example, a process for performing a customer wait effect based on the reception of a customer wait command, or a normal symbol variation. The process for performing the fluctuation effect of the general map based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the reception command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Mode status setting process] The mode status setting process (S4402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode according to the change of the gaming state. The effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. In this embodiment, a low probability non-time saving mode corresponding to a low probability non-time saving state (normal probability state and a non-time saving state) and a low probability time saving mode corresponding to a low probability time saving state (normal probability state and non-time saving state) , There is a high-probability time-saving mode corresponding to a high-probability time-saving state (high-probability state and time-saving state).

As shown in FIG. 37, in the mode status setting process (S4402), first, the currently set mode status is referred to (S4501). The mode status is "1" by default. Then, the received game state specification command is analyzed (S4502). Then, based on the analyzed game state specification command, it is determined whether or not to change the mode status (S4503). That is, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the analyzed game state designation command is different from the game state information based on the mode status referred to in step S4501. If it is determined that the mode status will be changed (YES in S4503), the process proceeds to step S4504. On the other hand, if it is determined that no change is made (NO in S4503), this process ends.

In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state specification command analyzed in step S4502 is the information of the low probability non-time saving state. If the information is in the low probability non-time saving state (YES in S4504), set the mode status to "1" (S4505). Then, the normal background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4506), and this process is completed. As a result, when the normal background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the low probability non-time saving mode on the display screen 7a.

If NO is determined in step S4504, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state specification command analyzed in step S4502 is information in a low probability time saving state (S4507). If the information is in the low accuracy time saving state (YES in S4507), set "2" in the mode status (S4508). Then, the time-saving background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4509), and this processing is completed. As a result, when the time saving background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the low accuracy time saving mode on the display screen 7a.

If NO is determined in step S4507, the game state information included in the game state specification command analyzed in step S4502 is the highly accurate time-saving state information. Therefore, set "3" to the mode status (S4510). Then, the high-accuracy background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4511), and this processing is completed. As a result, when the high-accuracy background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a background image indicating the high-accuracy time-saving mode on the display screen 7a.

[Holding number addition processing] As shown in FIG. 38, in the holding number addition processing (S4404), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. It is stored in a unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b) (S4601). That is, if it is the first start winning command, the first start winning command is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 10B). If it is a second start winning command, the second start winning command is stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 10C). The first start winning command or the second start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the effect hold image 9 in the hold display mode data storage area (see FIG. 10D) of the storage area in which the start winning command is stored in step S4601 as the special figure hold display mode data. The normal mode data (01H) corresponding to the normal display mode (normal mode) is stored (S4602). The effect hold image 9 (normal effect hold display) of the normal aspect in the present embodiment is an image showing an emblem composed of red and yellow triangles and a gray circle. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the start winning command stored in step S4601 (S4603), and determines whether or not it is the first starting winning command (S4604). If it is the first start winning command (YES in S4604), the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" (S4605), and the first special figure hold occurrence flag is set. Turn it on (S4606) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is the second start winning command (NO in S4604), the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" (S4607), and the second special figure hold occurs. Turn on the flag (S4608) and finish the process.

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4405), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the information included in the stored start winning command (S4701). Then, it is determined whether or not the weakening effect flag is ON (S4702). The weakening effect flag is a flag indicating that the weakening effect is being executed. If the weakening effect flag is ON (YES in S4702), the weakening effect is already being executed, so the process proceeds to step S4707. On the other hand, if the weakening effect flag is not ON (NO in S4702), it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode status value is "3". If the value of the mode status is not "3" (NO in S4703), it means that the time saving state is not high, and the process proceeds to step S4707. On the other hand, if the value of the mode status is "3" (YES in S4703), it is determined whether or not to execute the weakening effect next (S4704).

Specifically, in the process of step S4704, as shown in FIG. 16, the stored start winning command is the starting winning command (“F2H46H”) indicating the weakening effect SP reach probability variation jackpot, or the weakening effect SP reach. It is analyzed whether or not it is a start winning command (“F2H47H”) indicating a normal jackpot or a starting winning command (“F2H48H”) indicating a loss for weakening effect. If all of these start-up prize commands and the start-up prize commands memorized before the memorized start-win prize commands indicate a loss, it is determined that the weakening effect is executed (YES in S4704). The weakening effect setting process described later is executed (S4705). Then, turn on the weakening effect flag (S4706) and proceed to step S4707. On the other hand, if it is not each of the above start winning commands, or if it indicates that the start winning command stored earlier than the stored start winning command forms a reach, it is determined that the weakening effect is not executed. Then (NO on S4704) and proceed to step S4707.

In step S4707, it is determined whether or not the pending change scenario data described later is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. If it is set (YES in S4707), the pending change effect has already been executed, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not set (NO in S4707), it is determined whether or not the stored start winning command is a starting winning command (see FIG. 16) indicating execution of SP reach (S4708). If it is a start winning command indicating the execution of SP reach (YES in S4708), the hold change effect setting process described later is executed (S4709), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not a start winning command indicating the execution of SP reach (NO in S4708), this process ends immediately.

[Weakened effect setting process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the weakened effect setting process (S4705), the effect control microcomputer 91 first executes an enemy character lottery process (S4801). In the enemy character lottery process (S4801), one table is selected from the weakening effect determination table shown in FIG. 50 based on the contents of the memorized start winning command. That is, in the case of the start winning command (“F2H46H”) indicating the SP reach probability variation jackpot for weakening effect shown in FIG. 16, the table for probability variation jackpot is selected from the weakening effect determination table shown in FIG. Further, if it is a start winning command (“F2H47H”) indicating a weakening effect SP reach normal jackpot shown in FIG. 16 or a starting winning command (“F2H48H”) indicating a weakening effect loss, the weakness shown in FIG. 50 From the conversion effect determination table, a table for normal jackpot or loss is selected. Then, the enemy character determination random number is acquired, and the acquired enemy character determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the number of enemy characters and stars displayed at the beginning is determined. The enemy character data indicating the determined enemy character is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

As can be seen from the weakening effect determination table shown in FIG. 50, the probabilistic jackpot is set so that a weak enemy character is more easily selected than in the case of a normal jackpot or a loss. On the contrary, if it is a normal jackpot or a loss, it is set so that a strong enemy character is more easily selected than if it is a probabilistic jackpot.

Following step S4801, the star final mode lottery process is executed (S4802). The final star mode is the number of stars shown at the end of the weakening effect, that is, the number of stars shown in the risk suggestion effect. In the star final mode lottery process (S4802), one table is selected from the weakened effect determination table shown in FIG. 50 based on the contents of the stored start winning command. Then, the star final aspect determination random number is acquired, and the acquired star final aspect determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the final aspect of the star is determined. The star final mode data indicating the determined star final mode is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

As can be seen from the weakening effect determination table shown in FIG. 50, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the number of stars indicated by the final star mode is likely to be smaller (the number of stars is likely to decrease) than in the case of a normal jackpot or loss. Is set to. On the contrary, in the case of a normal jackpot or a loss, the number of stars indicated by the final aspect of the star is likely to be larger (the number of stars is less likely to decrease) than in the case of a probability variation jackpot.

Following step S4802, it is determined whether or not the number of stars changes. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of stars determined as the final aspect of the star is reduced with respect to the number of stars displayed at the beginning. If it is determined that the number of stars does not change (NO in S4803), the process proceeds to step S4806. In this case, although the weakening effect is executed, the risk suggestion effect is executed without reducing the number of stars.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of stars changes (YES in S4803), the star change scenario data lottery process is executed (S4804). In the star change scenario data lottery process (S4804), if the strong enemy character is determined, the star change scenario data lottery table shown in FIG. 51 is selected, and if the medium enemy character is determined, the star change shown in FIG. 52 is selected. The scenario data lottery table is selected, and if a weak enemy character is determined, the star change scenario data lottery table shown in FIG. 53 is selected.

Then, in the selected star change scenario data lottery table, one table is selected according to the number of the second special figure hold indicated by the stored start winning command. For example, if the number of the second special figure hold indicated by the start winning command is "4", the weakening effect is started before the change of 3, so a table showing that the start of the effect is before the change of 3 is displayed. select. Then, the star scenario determination random number is acquired, and the acquired star scenario determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the star change scenario data is determined. As shown in FIGS. 51 to 53, the star change scenario data is data showing the transition of the number of stars from the start of the weakening effect to the execution of the risk suggestion effect.

The star change scenario data determined in this way is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4805), and the process proceeds to step S4806. In step S4806, the number of times the weakening effect is executed is set in the weakening effect counter (S4806), and this process ends. The number of times the weakening effect is executed, which is meant here, means the maximum number of times that the star subtraction display is performed. Therefore, for example, when the weakening effect is executed before the three fluctuations, the weakening effect can be executed in each fluctuation display before the fluctuation, and the weakening effect can be executed up to twice with the fluctuation. Therefore, "5" is set in the weakening effect counter. On the other hand, when the weakening effect is executed only by the fluctuation, the weakening effect is executed only once at the maximum, so "1" is set in the weakening effect counter.

[Pending change effect setting process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the hold change effect setting process (S4709), the effect control microcomputer 91 first executes the hold change effect lottery process (S4901). The hold change effect is an effect showing a high degree of expectation of winning by changing the display mode of the effect hold image 9. In the hold change lottery process (S4901), one table is selected from the hold change random number determination table shown in FIG. 54 based on the contents of the stored start winning command. That is, if it is a start winning command indicating a jackpot, a table for jackpot is selected from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 54. On the other hand, if it is a start winning command indicating SP reach loss, a table for loss is selected from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 54.

Then, the pending change random number is acquired, and the acquired pending change random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold change effect. Further, when the hold change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold final mode data, that is, the effect hold image 9 finally shown in the hold change effect is determined. The determined pending final mode data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

In this embodiment, there is a special mode different from the normal mode as the display mode of the effect holding image 9. The effect hold image 9 (special effect hold image) of the special aspect includes an effect hold image 9 showing a blue emblem, an effect hold image 9 showing a red emblem, and an effect hold image 9 showing a gold emblem. It should be noted that the special effect pending image may have other display colors and display modes. As can be seen from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 54, the winning expectation is set to increase in the order of normal ⇒ blue ⇒ red ⇒ gold.

If it is determined by the hold change lottery process in step S4901 that the hold change effect is not executed (NO in S4902), this process ends. On the other hand, when executing the hold change effect (YES in S4902), subsequently, the hold change scenario data lottery process is executed (S4903). In the hold change scenario data lottery process (S4903), one table is selected from the hold change scenario data lottery tables shown in FIG. 55 according to the hold final mode data. Further, among the selected tables, one table is selected according to the number of special figure reservations indicated by the stored start winning command. Then, the pending change scenario random number is acquired, and the acquired pending change scenario random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the pending change scenario data is determined. As shown in FIG. 55, the hold change scenario data is data showing the transition of the display mode of the effect hold image 9 from the occurrence of the special figure hold to the disappearance.

The pending change scenario data determined in this way is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4904), and the process proceeds to step S4905. In step S4905, the number of executions of the hold change effect is set in the hold change effect counter, and this process ends. The number of times the hold change effect is executed, which is meant here, means the maximum number of times that the display mode of the effect hold image 9 can be changed. Therefore, for example, when the hold change effect is started when the number of special figure holds reaches 4, "4" is set in the hold change effect counter.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4407), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S5001). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 24), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (see FIG. 25), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status value currently set (S5002). Subsequently, in the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed are selected (S5003). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination (for example, "777") of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern selection process described later (S5004). Then, select the notice production (S5005). Specifically, in the selection of the advance notice effect (S5005), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one of the multiple tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach is obtained based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Select a table. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the variation effect pattern, and the advance notice effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5006), and ends this process. When the variation effect start command set in step S5006 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 7a.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5004), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mode status value is “3” (S5101). ). If it is not "3" (NO in S5101), it means that it is not in a high-accuracy non-time saving state, and the process proceeds to step S5126. If it is "3" (YES in S5101), then it is determined whether or not the weakening effect flag is ON (S5102). If it is not ON (NO in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5126. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5103 in order to perform the processing related to the weakening effect.

In step S5103, the enemy character determined in the enemy character lottery process (S4801) shown in FIG. 40 is confirmed. Specifically, the enemy character data stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is referred to. Then, the value set in the weakening effect counter (value indicating the number of times the weakening effect is executed) is confirmed (S5104). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the weakening effect counter is "1" (S5105). If it is not "1" (NO in S5105), the weakening effect is executed before the variation display (the variation) of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the weakening effect, and the process proceeds to step S5106.

In step S5106, it is determined whether or not the star change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. If it is not set (NO in S5106), it is a case where the weakening effect is executed without subtracting the stars even once, and the process proceeds to step S5110. On the other hand, if it is set (YES in S5106), check the star change scenario data. Then, based on the star change scenario data and the value of the special figure 2 hold effect counter, it is determined whether or not the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced (S5108). If the situation is to reduce the number of stars (YES in S5108), the sword movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5109), and the process proceeds to step S5110. As a result, the sword movable body drive effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player appear that the number of stars is reduced by the sword movable body drive effect (see FIG. 60 (B)). On the other hand, if the situation is not to reduce the number of stars (NO in S5108), pass step S5109 and proceed to step S5110.

In step S5110, the look-ahead weakening effect pattern classified according to the number of stars to be reduced is selected, and the process proceeds to step S5123. If NO is determined in step S5106 or S5108, a look-ahead weakening effect pattern that does not reduce the number of stars is selected. When the variation effect start command based on the look-ahead weakening effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the weakening effect is executed before the variation.

If the value of the weakening effect counter is "1" in step S5105, the weakening effect is executed according to the fluctuation, and the process proceeds to step S5111 shown in FIG. 44. In step S5111, it is determined whether or not the star change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. If it is not set (NO in S5111), the fluctuation does not reduce the number of stars, so the process proceeds to step S5117. On the other hand, if it is set (YES in S5111), check the star change scenario data (S5112).

Then, based on the star change scenario data (see the column of the first half of the change in the table shown in FIGS. 51 to 53), it is determined whether or not the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced in the first half of the change (S5113). If the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced in the first half of the fluctuation (YES in S5113), the time until the timing of reducing the stars is set in the first half of the fluctuation timer (S5114), and the process proceeds to step S5115. On the other hand, unless the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced in the first half of the fluctuation (NO in S5113), step S5114 is passed and the process proceeds to step S5115.

Then, based on the star change scenario data (see the column of the latter half of the fluctuation in the table shown in FIGS. 51 to 53), it is determined whether or not the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced in the latter half of the fluctuation (S5115). .. If the situation is such that the number of stars is reduced in the latter half of the fluctuation (YES in S5115), the time until the timing of reducing the stars is set in the latter half of the fluctuation timer (S5116), and the process proceeds to step S5117. On the other hand, if the situation is not to reduce the number of stars in the latter half of the fluctuation (NO in S5115), the process passes step S5116 and proceeds to step S5117.

In step S5117, it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation start command indicates the execution of SP reach (S5117). That is, it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation start command includes the information of the fluctuation pattern P7 (see FIG. 14) that is the SP reach for the weakening effect. If it indicates the execution of SP reach (YES in S5117), the first strike lottery process is executed (S5118).

The first strike lottery process (S5118) is a process of determining whether to display the main character first strike image S1 (see FIG. 59 (E)) or the enemy first strike image S2 (see FIG. 59 (F)) by lottery. .. In the first strike lottery process (S5118), one table is selected from the first strike determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 56 according to the type of jackpot and the final star mode. For the type of jackpot, refer to the information of the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 11) included in the fluctuation start command. Further, the star final mode refers to the star final mode data set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Then, the first strike determination random number is acquired, and the acquired first strike determination random number is determined using the selected table. In this way, it is determined whether the main character or the enemy character makes the first strike. The determined first strike data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

As can be seen from the first strike determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 56, the first strike of the main character is set to be easier to select if it is a probabilistic jackpot than if it is a normal jackpot. Furthermore, as the final aspect of the stars, the smaller the number of stars, the easier it is to select the first strike of the main character.

After the first strike lottery process in step S5118, the button effect timer is set to the time until the button press promotion effect (see FIG. 60 (F)) is started (S5119). Then, the weakening effect pattern for this purpose is selected (S5120), and the process proceeds to step S5123 shown in FIG. 43. Here, in step S5120, if it is a probabilistic jackpot, the weakening effect pattern for which the battle victory effect in which the main character wins the enemy character is executed is selected. On the other hand, if it is a normal jackpot, the weakening effect pattern for which the battle defeat effect in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is executed is selected.

When the variation effect start command based on the weakening effect pattern for which the battle victory effect is executed is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the weakening effect ⇒ risk suggestion effect in the fluctuation. ⇒ Battle production ⇒ Battle victory production is executed. On the other hand, when the variation effect start command based on the weakening effect pattern for which the battle defeat effect is executed is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the weakening effect ⇒ risk suggestion in the variation. Production ⇒ Battle production ⇒ Battle defeat production is executed.

Further, in step S5117, if the received fluctuation start command does not indicate the execution of SP reach, the fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern P12 (see FIG. 14) that is a loss for weakening effect. It will be. In this case (NO in S5117), the time until the button press promotion effect (see FIG. 60 (F)) is started is set (S5121). Then, the weakened Gase effect pattern is selected (S5122), and the process proceeds to step S5123 shown in FIG. 43. When the variable effect start command based on the selection of the weakened effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the reach fanning effect shown in FIG. 60 (F) is shown in FIG. 62 (A). After the screen cracking effect shown in FIG. 62 (B), the loss notification effect shown in FIG. 62 (B) is executed.

In step S5123 shown in FIG. 43, the value of the weakening effect counter is subtracted by "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the weakening effect counter is "0" (S5124). If it is "0" (YES in S5124), the weakening effect is not executed in the next special symbol variation display, so the weakening effect flag is turned off (S5125) and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not "0", this process ends without turning off the weakening effect flag.

On the other hand, in step S5126, another variation effect pattern is selected and the present process is completed. Specifically, the random number for determining the fluctuation effect pattern is acquired, and the variation start command is analyzed from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of effect mode (mode status value) and the type of variation pattern. Select one table based on the results. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern using the selected table. As a result, the details of the variable effect are determined. In other words, once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable production, which consists of the type of background of the production design, will be determined.

Therefore, in step S5126, a variable effect pattern that is a flame logo reach that does not execute the weakening effect and a variable effect pattern that is a gold logo reach that does not execute the weakening effect can be selected. When a variable effect pattern that becomes a flame logo reach that does not execute the weakening effect is selected, a variable effect start command based on the variable effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006). As shown in 59, the production will change.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control board 90 performs display control for subtracting stars based on the star change scenario data, but the sub control board 90 transmits the star change scenario data to the image control board 100. However, the image control board 100 may be made to execute display control for subtracting stars according to the star change scenario data. In this case, the information on the value of the weakening effect counter is transmitted from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 is based on the information on the value of the weakening effect counter and the star change scenario data. Display control for subtracting stars may be performed.

[Holding Number Subtraction Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the holding number subtraction process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation start command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S5201). Then, it is determined whether or not the analyzed fluctuation start command is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (S5202). If it is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command (YES in S5202), the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by "1" (S5203), and the first special figure hold disappearance flag is set. Turn it on (S5204) and proceed to step S5207. On the other hand, if it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command in step S5202 (NO in S5202), the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by "1" (S5205), and the second special figure 2 Figure The hold disappearance flag is turned ON (S5206), and the process proceeds to step S5207.

In step S5207, the effect control microcomputer 91 is connected to the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 10B) or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 10C) of the RAM 94. Performs shift processing of stored data. In the shift process in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. In the shift process in the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. In this way, the data related to the previous variation effect is deleted.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the pending change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5208). If the change scenario data is not set (NO in S5208), this process ends. On the other hand, if the hold change scenario data is set (YES in S5208), the hold change effect is being executed, so the value of the hold change effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S5209) to end this process. ..

[Sword movable body drive setting process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the sword movable body drive setting process (S4302) after the received command analysis process (S4301) (see FIG. 35). The sword movable body drive setting process (S4302) is a process for setting the drive of the sword movable body 300 in the fluctuation when the weakening effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 46, in the sword movable body drive setting process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the fluctuation first half timer is larger than “0” (S5301). As described above, if the number of stars is reduced in the first half of the fluctuation, the time is set in the first half of the fluctuation timer in step S5114 shown in FIG. If the value of the fluctuation first half timer is "0" (NO in S5301), the process proceeds to step S5305. On the other hand, if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5301), the value of the fluctuation first half timer is decreased (S5302).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation first half timer is "0" (S5303). If it is not "0" (NO in S5303), it is not the timing to execute the sword movable body drive effect yet, so the process proceeds to step S5305. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5303), the sword movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5304), and the process proceeds to step S5305. As a result, the sword movable body drive effect is executed in the first half of the fluctuation when the weakening effect is executed.

In step S5305, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable second half timer is larger than "0". As described above, if the number of stars is reduced in the latter half of the fluctuation, the time is set in the fluctuation second half timer in step S5116 shown in FIG. If the value of the variable second half timer is "0" (NO in S5305), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5305), the value of the variable second half timer is decreased (S5306).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable second half timer is "0" (S5307). If it is not "0" (NO in S5307), it is not the timing to execute the sword movable body drive effect yet, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5307), the sword movable body drive data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5308), and this process ends. As a result, the sword movable body drive effect is executed in the latter half of the fluctuation when the weakening effect is executed (see FIG. 63 (E)).

[Button effect setting process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the button effect setting process (S4303) after the sword movable body drive effect process (S4302) (see FIG. 35). The button effect setting process (S4303) is a process for setting the button press promotion effect (see FIG. 60 (F)) in the fluctuation when the weakening effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 47, in the button effect setting process (S4303), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the button effect timer is larger than “0”. As described above, in the variation when the weakening effect is executed, the time is set in the button effect timer in step S5119 or S5121 shown in FIG. 44. If the value of the button effect timer is "0" (NO in S5401), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5401), the value of the button effect timer is decreased (S5402).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the button effect timer is "0" (S5403). If it is not "0" (NO in S5403), it is not the timing to execute the button press promotion effect yet, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5403), the effect button validity period is set (S5404). The effect button valid period (for example, 3 seconds) is a period for enabling the button press promotion effect to be executed by regarding the detection by the effect button detection switch 63a as being valid. Following step S5404, the weakening button effect flag is turned ON (S5405), and this process is completed. The weakening button effect flag is a flag indicating the execution of the button press promotion effect in the weakening effect.

[Switch processing] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes a switch process (S4305) after the button effect setting process (S4303) and the switch state acquisition process (S4304) (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 48, in the switch process (S4305), first, it is determined whether or not the weakening button effect flag is ON (S5501). If it is not ON (NO in S5501), as another process (S5512), a process related to the effect using the operation means (switch effect) other than the button press promotion effect in the weakening effect is executed, and this process is completed. ..

If the weakening button effect flag is ON (YES in S5501), then it is determined whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is ON (S5502). Here, whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is turned on is determined based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4304). If it is not ON (NO in S5502), proceed to step S5505. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S5502), it is determined whether or not it is within the set effect button validity period (S5503).

If it is not within the effect period (NO in S5503), proceed to step S5505. On the other hand, if it is within the effective period of the effect button (YES in S5503), whether or not the variation pattern related to the variation effect is the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 14) indicating the execution of the SP reach jackpot for the weakening effect. Is determined (S5504). If the fluctuation pattern is P7 (YES in S5504), then it is determined whether or not the first strike data indicating the first strike of the main character is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. If it is set (YES in S5506), the sword movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5507). As a result, after the button pressing promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F), the sword movable body drive effect is executed as shown in FIG. 61 (A).

Then, the gold logo reach development production command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5508). When the gold logo reach development effect command set by this is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image X1 showing the main character transformed into the gold logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. Then, the panel movable body drive data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5509), and the process proceeds to step S5511. As shown in FIG. 61 (C), the board movable body drive effect is executed by the set of the board movable body drive data.

In this way, after the reach fanning effect and button press promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F), the sword movable body drive effect shown in FIG. 61 (A), the development to the gold logo reach shown in FIG. 61 (B), and FIG. 61 (C). ), And the display of the main character first strike image S1 shown in FIG. 61 (D), which is a series of flashy effects, can give the player a great expectation for the probability change jackpot. It is possible.

On the other hand, if the first strike data indicating the first strike of the main character is not set in step S5506, that is, the first strike data indicating the first strike of the enemy character is set, the processing of steps S5507, S5508, S5509 is passed. Then, proceed to step S5511. In this way, after the reach fanning effect and the button pressing promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F), only the formation of the reach mode shown in FIG. 61 (E) and the display of the enemy first strike image S2 shown in FIG. 61 (F) are performed. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of crisis that he may usually win the jackpot.

Further, in step S5504, if it is not the fluctuation pattern P7 (see FIG. 14) indicating the execution of the SP reach jackpot for the weakening effect, the fluctuation pattern P12 (see FIG. 14) indicating the execution of the loss for the weakening effect is determined. Then proceed to step S5510. In step S5510, the screen cracking effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5510), and the process proceeds to step S5511. When the screen cracking effect command set by this is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), it undergoes the reach fanning effect shown in FIG. 60 (F) and is as shown in FIG. 62 (A). , The screen cracking effect in which the image previously displayed on the display screen 7a is divided is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 62B, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the lost stop mode.

In this way, after the reach fanning effect and the button press promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F), the screen cracking effect shown in FIG. 62 (A) is executed, so that the battle effect is executed. It will show a fake production that is not executed. As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp that it is a loss, not a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot.

Further, in step S5505, it is determined whether or not the set effect button validity period has elapsed. If the determination result in step S5505 is NO, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is the timing when the set effect button validity period elapses (YES in S5505), the processing after step S5504 is performed as described above. In this way, when the effect button 63 is not pressed (NO in S5502) even though the effect button validity period is set, the process proceeds from step S5505 to step S5504 at the elapse timing of the effect button validity period. Therefore, the sword movable body drive effect and the board movable body drive effect can be executed even if the player who sees the button press promotion effect shown in FIG. 60 (F) does not press the effect button 63. There is.

[Pending change effect control process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the hold change effect control process (S4306) after the switch process (S4305) (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 49, in the hold change effect control process (S4306), first, the first special figure hold occurrence flag, the second special figure hold occurrence flag, the first special figure hold disappearance flag, or the second special figure hold disappearance flag It is determined whether or not any of the above is ON (S5601). The fact that any of these flags is ON is the timing of changing the display of the effect hold image 9 based on the change in the number of first special figure hold (U1) and the number of second special figure hold (U2). Means that.

If none of the above flags are turned ON (NO in S5601), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends this process. On the other hand, if any of the above flags is ON (YES in S5601), check the contents of the flags (S5602). That is, it is confirmed which of the first special figure hold occurrence flag, the second special figure hold occurrence flag, the first special figure hold disappearance flag, and the second special figure hold disappearance flag is ON. As a result, it is confirmed whether the changing special figure hold is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and whether the number of special figure hold increases or decreases.

Subsequently, the value of the first special figure holding effect counter and the value of the second special figure holding effect counter are confirmed (S5603). In this way, it is confirmed how many special figure reservations will be due to the change in the number of special drawing reservations. Further, it is determined whether or not the pending change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5604). If it is set (YES in S5604), check the hold change scenario data and the value of the look-ahead hold effect counter (S5605), and hold the special figure hold display mode data (see FIG. 55) according to the mode to be displayed. The display mode data storage area (see FIG. 10D) is overwritten. For example, when displaying the golden effect hold image 9 as the display of the second second special figure hold, the hold display mode data storage area of the second storage area of the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b may be displayed. The special mode data (04H) is overwritten. On the other hand, if the pending change scenario data is not set (NO in S5604), it passes step S5605 and proceeds to step S5606.

In step S5606, the contents of the flag confirmed in step S5602, the values of the first special figure hold effect counter and the second special figure hold effect counter confirmed in step S5603, and the hold change scenario data and look-ahead hold confirmed in step S5605. Based on the counter value of the effect counter (that is, the special figure hold display mode data overwritten in the hold display mode data storage area), a special figure hold effect control command indicating the content of the display control of the effect hold image 9 is generated. Then, this special figure hold effect control command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5607).

When the special figure hold effect control command set in step S5607 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the effect hold image 9 from the ROM 103 and displays it. When the number of first special figure hold (U1) and the number of second special figure hold (U2) change on the screen 7a, the display control of the effect hold image 9 is performed.

Subsequently, in step S5608, it is determined whether or not the value of the look-ahead hold effect counter is “0”. If the value of the look-ahead hold effect counter is not "0" (NO in S5608), the process proceeds to step S5610. On the other hand, if the value of the look-ahead hold effect counter is "0" (YES in S5608), it is the timing to end the display of the effect hold image 9 based on the hold change scenario, so that the hold change scenario data and the final mode Clear the data (S5609). Then, the flag confirmed in step S5602 is turned off (S5610), and this process is completed.

The sub-control board 90 transmits the hold change scenario data to the image control board 100, and causes the image control board 100 to execute detailed display control of the effect hold image 9 according to the hold change scenario data. Is also good. In this case, the information regarding the increase / decrease of the special figure hold is sent from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 that has received the information regarding the increase / decrease of the special figure hold is put on hold according to the hold change scenario data. The image 9 may be displayed.

9. Production Example Next, a production example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 63. As a precondition, it is assumed that the number of 2nd special figure reservations has been changed from 4 to 3 in a highly accurate time saving state. Then, it is assumed that the third special figure hold is to win the jackpot, and the probability variation jackpot is selected as the type of jackpot. In this case, the second start winning command (“F2H46H”, see FIG. 16) indicating the execution of the SP reach probability variation jackpot for weakening effect is generated, and the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 14) is selected. become.

In this case, it is assumed that the strong enemy character is determined by the enemy character lottery process in step S4801 shown in FIG. 40 (see FIG. 50). Further, it is assumed that "2" is determined as the final star aspect in the star final aspect lottery process of step S4802 shown in FIG. 40 (see FIG. 50). Then, in the star change scenario data lottery process of step S4804 shown in FIG. 40, 3 before the change "5" ⇒ 2 before the change "4" ⇒ 1 before the change "3" ⇒ the first half of the change "3" ⇒ the second half of the change "2" It is assumed that the star change scenario data "11H" is determined (see FIG. 51).

Under the above-mentioned preconditions, first, as shown in FIG. 63 (A), an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character and a star image H5 showing five stars are displayed as the start of the weakening effect before three fluctuations. At this time, the player who sees the strong enemy character and the five stars feels a sense of crisis that he or she will usually be a big hit because of the high possibility of defeat. When the weakening effect is executed, the three small effect symbols 9U, 9M, and 9D are stopped and displayed after the variable display at the lower left of the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (B), before two fluctuations, the sword movable body drive effect is executed, and the weakening effect in which one star is subtracted and displayed is executed. At this time, it is possible to give the player the impression that the strong enemy character has become a little weaker by showing the player the switching to the star image H4 showing the four stars while showing the strong enemy character. That is, it is possible to make people think that the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot has increased a little.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 63 (C), before one change, the sword movable body drive effect is executed, and the weakening effect in which one star is subtracted and displayed is executed. At this time, it is possible to give the player the impression that the strong enemy character has become weaker by showing the player the switching to the star image H3 showing the three stars while showing the strong enemy character. That is, it is possible to make people think that the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot has further increased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (D), it is the first half of the fluctuation, but at this time, the sword movable body drive effect is not executed. And the weakening effect that the stars are subtracted and displayed is not executed. In this way, in this embodiment, even when the weakening effect can be executed, the subtraction display of the stars may not be executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 63 (E), in the latter half of the fluctuation, the sword movable body drive effect is executed, and the weakening effect in which one star is subtracted and displayed is executed. At this time, it is possible to give the player the impression that the strong enemy character has become very weak by showing the player the switching to the star image H2 showing the two stars while showing the strong enemy character. That is, it is possible to make people think that the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot has increased significantly.

Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (F), the remaining two stars move so as to gather in the center of the lower side of the display screen 7a, and the risk suggestion effect is executed so that the number of stars is fixed. .. From the above, it is possible to show the player a novel effect that the strong enemy character who feels that the risk is extremely high becomes weaker step by step each time the sword movable body drive effect is executed. That is, it is possible to make the player think that the enemy character is weakened in advance before the danger level suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling that the possibility of a probable change jackpot increases despite the strong enemy character.

After that, as shown in FIG. 63 (G), the reach fanning effect is executed, and the button pressing promotion effect is executed. As a result, when the player presses the effect button 63, the sword movable body drive effect is executed as shown in FIG. 63 (H). Subsequently, the image X1 showing the main character transformed into the gold logo is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (J), the board movable body drive effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (K), the main character first strike image S1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the series of effects shown in FIGS. 63 (H) to 63 (K) allows the player to increase the predictability that the main character (gold logo) will defeat the strong enemy character.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 63 (L), the battle victory effect in which the main character defeats the strong enemy character is executed, and the winning notification effect is performed (the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the jackpot stop modes of "777"). Stop display with). That is, the player is notified that the probability change jackpot.

As described above, according to this production example, the player is once made to think that there is a high possibility of defeat by showing a strong enemy character at the beginning. However, by gradually reducing the number of stars after that, it is possible to make the strong enemy character appear to gradually weaken. And by the main character defeating the strong enemy character in the battle production, it is possible to give the player a great sense of accomplishment that he was able to win despite the strong enemy character. That is, it is possible to give a further uplifting feeling by allocating the probabilistic jackpot.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weakening effect may be executed before the execution timing of the risk level suggestion effect. In this case, the number of stars indicating the possibility of defeat is reduced in advance, and the risk suggestion effect can be executed with the reduced number of stars (see FIG. 63 (F)). This makes it possible to give the player the surprise that the possibility of winning the battle can change in advance even before the risk suggestion effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment before the result of the battle production is shown.

In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if a weakening effect that reduces the number of stars is executed before the risk suggestion effect is executed, there is a possibility that the battle victory effect (probability change jackpot) will occur. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is increasing. In other words, when the weakening effect is executed, the possibility of a disadvantageous result for the player (battle defeat effect (usually a big hit)) is not increased. Therefore, it is possible for the player who grasps the weakening effect to improve the expectation for the result of the battle effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, while showing the player an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character in a weakening effect, stars from a star image H5 showing five stars to a star image H2 showing two stars. It is possible to grasp the decrease in the number of (see FIG. 63). Therefore, if the enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character is displayed, it is possible to overturn the stereotype of the player who recognizes that the star image H5 showing five stars is displayed. As a result, the more experienced the player, the more novel impression and uplifting feeling that the number of stars decreases even though the strong enemy character is displayed can be given.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, by executing the weakening effect a plurality of times before the risk level suggestion effect is executed, the possibility that the player will be a battle victory effect is gradually increased. It is possible to make it look like it is going. That is, the star subtraction display can be executed a plurality of times before the risk level suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to gradually improve the expectation of the player, and it is possible to enhance the game interest of the weakening effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed even before the variable display of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the battle effect is started. That is, the star subtraction display can be executed a plurality of times by the weakening effect over the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times. In this way, by diversifying the execution timing of the weakening effect, it is possible to further enhance the game interest of the weakening effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is weakened when the sword movable body 300 is driven from the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the exposed position shown in FIG. 5 (B). It is possible to make people think that the conversion effect will be executed (the possibility of winning the battle will increase). That is, it is possible to provide the player with a way of showing that the number of stars is reduced by driving the movable sword body 300 to weaken the enemy character in advance. In this way, by using the effect movable body (sword movable body 300) that can recall the weakening of the enemy character, it is possible to enhance the effect of the weakening effect.

Here, the difference between the hold change effect and the weakening effect of this embodiment will be described. As described above, in the hold change effect, the display mode of the effect hold image 9 is changed from normal ⇒ blue ⇒ red ⇒ gold to show the degree of expectation of winning. Therefore, although it may appear that the winning expectation is gradually increased, the winning expectation is the lowest (substantially not showing the winning expectation) when the hold change effect is not executed. Image 9 is displayed. In short, the pending change production is not a production that seems to raise the winning expectation in advance from a certain standard winning expectation. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the execution of the risk suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of defeat in the battle effect is a prerequisite. On top of that, a weakening effect that reduces the possibility of defeat (increases the expectation of winning the probability change jackpot) can be executed in advance before the execution timing of the risk suggestion effect. And even if the weakening effect is not executed, the possibility of defeat is shown by the risk suggestion effect in the battle effect. Based on the above, according to the weakening effect of this form, the possibility of defeat of a certain standard is premised, and the possibility of defeat should be reduced in advance (increasing the expectation of winning the probability change jackpot). It is different from the pending change production in that it is shown to.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<First modification>
In the above embodiment, in the weakening effect, the number of stars displayed in the star image is reduced without changing the display mode of the enemy image (for example, the enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character). However, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 64, the number of stars displayed in the star image may be reduced while changing the display mode of the enemy image so as to be weak.

That is, as an example of the first modification, first, as shown in FIG. 64 (A), an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character is displayed, and a star image H5 showing five stars is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (B), an enemy image T1a showing that the strong enemy character has become weaker than the enemy image T1 due to the sword movable body driving effect is displayed, and a star image showing four stars is displayed. Display H4. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 64 (C), the enemy image T1b showing that the strong enemy character has become weaker than the enemy image T1a is displayed along with the sword movable body driving effect, and the star image showing three stars is displayed. Display H3. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (D), the enemy image T1c showing that the strong enemy character has become weaker than the enemy image T1b is displayed along with the sword movable body driving effect, and the star image H1 showing two stars is displayed. Is displayed. Then, the enemy image T1c, the "danger level", and the star image K2 showing the two stars are displayed on the display screen 7a to perform the risk level suggestion effect.

According to the first modification shown in FIG. 64, not only the number of stars is reduced but also the display mode of the enemy image is changed so as to be weakened in the weakening effect, so that the player is weakened by the strong enemy character. It is possible to show that it is becoming more understandable. In the weakening effect, the enemy character itself is switched to a weak enemy character (enemy image T2 showing a medium enemy character (see FIG. 58 (B)) and enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character (see FIG. 58 (C))). You may do so. Alternatively, the display mode of the enemy image is changed so as to be weakened (see FIGS. 64 (A) to 64 (D)) without changing the display mode of the star image (for example, the star image H5 showing five stars). Is also good.

<Second modification>
Further, in the above form, in the weakening effect, by reducing the number of stars displayed in the star image, the possibility of defeat is reduced (the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot is increased). However, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 65, it may appear that the possibility of defeat may increase (the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot decreases).

That is, as an example of the second modification, first, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), an enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character is displayed, and a star image H3 showing three stars is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), one star is added to the three stars displayed in the star image H3 along with the sword movable body driving effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 65 (C), an enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character, a "danger level", and a star image H4 showing four stars are displayed. As a result, it is possible to make the player think that the weak enemy character has become stronger and the possibility of defeat has increased. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of crisis that the possibility of becoming a normal jackpot (another production mode) has increased.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 65 (D), one more star is added to the four stars displayed in the star image H4 along with the sword movable body driving effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 65 (E), an enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character and a star image H5 showing a "danger level" and five stars are displayed. As a result, it is possible to make the player think that the enemy character has become stronger and the possibility of defeat has further increased. After that, the five displayed stars move so as to gather at the lower side of the display screen 7a, and as shown in FIG. 65 (F), the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character, the "danger level" and 5 A risk suggestion effect is executed in which a star image K5 showing one star is displayed.

According to the second modification shown in FIG. 65, the number of stars ranges from the star image H3 showing three stars to the star image H5 showing five stars while showing the player the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character. It is possible to grasp the increase. Therefore, if the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character is displayed, it is possible to overturn the stereotype of the player who recognizes that the three star images H3 are always displayed. As a result, even though the weak enemy character is displayed, it is possible to give a sense of urgency that the weak enemy character becomes stronger as the number of stars increases. In this way, by allowing not only the decrease in the number of stars but also the increase in the number of stars, it is possible to pay more attention to the effect before the risk suggestion effect is executed.

<Third modification example>
In addition, in the above-mentioned form, it is possible to execute a weakening effect that suggests that the possibility of winning a battle increases in a highly accurate time-saving state. However, as in the third modification shown in FIG. 66, it is possible to execute an expectation increase effect suggesting that the possibility of winning the battle increases in the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) or low probability time saving state. You may do so. Hereinafter, a third modification will be described.

When a battle effect (specific effect) is executed in a normal game state or a low probability time saving state, a battle victory effect is usually executed if it is a big hit in the special symbol lottery, and even if it is lost in the special symbol lottery. If so, the battle defeat production will be executed. Before the battle victory effect or the battle defeat effect is executed, the expectation degree suggestion effect (possibility suggestion effect) is often executed as shown in FIG. 66 (E). Expectation suggestion production is a production that suggests the expectation of winning a big hit (winning expectation, chance of winning). In this expectation suggestion effect, an enemy image showing an enemy character is displayed, and a star image showing the number of stars is displayed. Here, for an experienced player, the expectation suggestion effect is already commonplace because he knows the timing when the expectation suggestion effect is executed and the relationship between the enemy image and the star image and the winning expectation. There was a possibility of giving the impression of a good production.

Therefore, in this third modification, the expectation increase effect (pre-change effect) suggesting that the possibility of winning the battle (specific mode) is increased can be executed before the expectation suggestion effect is executed. There is. In this third modification, when the start winning command indicating that the game control microcomputer 81 becomes the SP reach jackpot is transmitted to the sub control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 produces an expected increase effect as a look-ahead effect. Make it possible to execute it, and then execute the battle victory effect through the expectation suggestion effect in the subsequent fluctuation. On the other hand, when a start winning command indicating that the game control microcomputer 81 becomes SP reach loss is transmitted to the sub control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the expected increase effect as a look-ahead effect. After that, the battle defeat effect will be executed after the expectation suggestion effect.

In the third modification, before executing the expectation degree suggestion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), an enemy image (first effect degree image) T3 showing a weak enemy character is suddenly displayed, and the “expectation degree” is displayed. ] And a star image (second production image) H3 showing three stars are displayed. By displaying the enemy image T3 and the star image H3, it is possible to make the player understand that the winning expectation is not so high. Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), one star is added to the three stars displayed in the star image H3 along with the sword movable body driving effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), an enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character, an "expectation degree", and a star image H4 showing four stars are displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the winning expectation has increased despite being a weak enemy character.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), one more star is added to the four stars displayed in the star image H4 along with the sword movable body driving effect. As a result, the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character, the "expectation degree", and the star image H5 showing the five stars are displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a great sense of expectation that the winning expectation has increased further. After that, the five displayed stars move so as to gather at the lower side of the display screen 7a, and as shown in FIG. 66 (E), the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character, the "expectation degree" and 5 An expectation suggestion effect in which a star image K5 showing one star is displayed is executed.

In this way, in the third modification, before the expectation suggestion effect is executed, the enemy image T3 showing the weak enemy character is shown to the player, and the star images H3 to 5 stars showing the three stars are shown. It is possible to grasp that the number of stars increases up to the star image H5. Therefore, if the enemy image T3 showing a weak enemy character is displayed in the normal game state or the low probability time saving state, the star image H3 showing three stars is always displayed, and the winning expectation (winning possibility) is too high. It is possible to overturn the stereotypes of players who recognize that they do not. As a result, the more experienced the player, the more novel impression and uplifting feeling that the number of stars increases even though the weak enemy character is displayed can be given.

In this third modification, after the expectation degree suggestion effect shown in FIG. 66 (E), the reach fanning effect and the button pressing promotion effect are executed as shown in FIG. 66 (F). Subsequent productions will be similar to the effects described in the above embodiment (see FIG. 61), and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, in this third modification, as shown in FIG. 66 (G), if the battle victory effect in which the main character wins the enemy character is executed, it is notified that the jackpot has been won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 66 (H), if the battle defeat effect in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is executed, it will be notified that the character has been lost.

<Fourth modification>
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of stars is reduced to "2" at the maximum in the weakening effect (see the column of the final mode of stars shown in FIG. 50). However, as in the fourth modification shown in FIG. 67, the number of stars may be reduced to "1" at the maximum. Then, when the number of stars is reduced to "1" by the weakening effect, it is considered that the winning of the jackpot has been confirmed, and the winning notification effect may be executed without fail.

That is, as an example of the fourth modification, first, as shown in FIG. 67 (A), an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character is displayed, and a star image H5 showing five stars is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), four stars are reduced from the five stars displayed in the star image H5 along with the sword movable body driving effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 67 (C), an enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character, a "danger level", and a star image H1 showing one star are displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 67 (D), the awakening effect is executed. In this awakening effect, the awakening image KK in which the main character is awakened is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (E), the full rotation reach is shown. In the full rotation reach, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R showing the same numerical symbol (for example, “7”) move downward while being lined up in a horizontal row. Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (F), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are arranged in a horizontal row, and the "left" symbol display area and the "middle" symbol display area Stop display at the same time in the "right" symbol display area. That is, the winning notification effect is performed.

According to the fourth modification shown in FIG. 67, it is possible to show the player that the strong enemy character is the weakest by reducing the number of stars to "1" in the weakening effect. .. In this case, since the winning notification effect is always executed after the full rotation reach, it is possible to show the player a premier effect. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a novel way of showing (expectation) that the winning may be confirmed by the weakening effect.

<Other variants>
Further, in the above form, the number of stars is displayed in units of one. However, as shown in FIG. 68, it may be displayed in units of 0.5. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 68A, a weakening effect that reduces 2.5 stars from the 5 stars displayed in the star image H5 along with the sword movable body drive effect. Is executed. As a result, the star image H2A indicating that the number of stars is 2.5 remaining is displayed. After that, the displayed 2.5 stars move so as to gather at the lower side of the display screen 7a, and as shown in FIG. 68 (B), the enemy image T1 showing the strong enemy character and the "danger level". And a risk suggestion effect in which a star image K2A showing 2.5 stars is displayed is executed. As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp the possibility of defeat in more detail. The number of stars indicating the possibility of defeat and the degree of expectation of winning is not limited to 1 to 5, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be "0" or "6" or more. In addition, the display mode indicating the possibility of defeat and the degree of expectation of winning may be set to ∞ (infinity).

Further, in the above form, in the weakening effect (pre-change effect) and the risk level suggestion effect (possibility suggestion effect), an enemy image (first effect image) showing an enemy character and a star image (second effect) showing the number of stars are used. Both of the images) are displayed. However, in the weakening effect and the risk level suggestion effect, the possibility of defeat (in the opposite sense, the degree of expectation of winning the probabilistic jackpot) may be shown only by displaying either the enemy image or the star image. Further, in the third modification (see FIG. 66), in the expectation increase effect (pre-change effect) and the expectation degree suggestion effect (possibility suggestion effect), the enemy image (first effect image) showing the enemy character and the number of stars are displayed. Both of the star images (second production image) shown were displayed. However, in the expectation increase effect and the expectation degree suggestion effect, the winning expectation degree may be indicated only by displaying either the enemy image or the star image.

Further, in the above form, the enemy image (first production image) showing the enemy character suggests the possibility of winning the battle, and is a strong enemy character (see FIG. 58 (A)) and a medium enemy character (FIG. 58). There was a display mode showing (see (B)) and a weak enemy character (see FIG. 58 (C)). However, there may be a display mode indicating other enemy characters. Moreover, the type of the enemy character may be only one type or two types.

Further, in the above form, the star image showing the number of stars (second production image) suggests the possibility of winning the battle, but other images, for example, an image of a character showing a different expression, an image showing different lines, Background images showing different colors, cupin images showing different colors, etc. may suggest the possibility of winning a battle.

Further, in the above form, the enemy image showing the enemy character and the star image showing the number of stars suggest the possibility of winning the battle, but other than the image, the possibility of winning the battle may be suggested. For example, the number or mode of light emission by the light emitting means (LED), the driving mode by the effect movable body, the loudness and timbre of the sound output from the sound generating means (speaker 67), and the magnitude of vibration of the vibrating means that also serves as an operating means. The strength of the wind output from the wind generating means may suggest the possibility of winning the battle.

Further, in the above form, the possibility of winning the battle (specific mode) is suggested in the battle effect (specific effect), but the specific effect is not limited to the battle effect and can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a success / failure effect (specific effect) indicating whether or not a specific mission is successful. In this case, it is sufficient to suggest the possibility of the result of the success / failure effect. Alternatively, it may be used as a race effect indicating whether or not it will be the first place. In this case, it is sufficient to suggest the possibility of the result of the race production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the production mode of winning the battle in the battle production is set as a specific mode, but the specific mode can be appropriately changed according to the type of the specific effect. For example, in the success / failure effect, a specific mode may be set to a production mode in which a specific mission is successful. Further, in the race production, the specific mode may be set to the first place.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, the possibility of becoming a probabilistic jackpot is suggested in the risk suggestion effect (possibility suggestion effect). Further, in the third modification, in the expectation degree suggestion effect (specific effect), the possibility of winning a big hit (winning expectation degree) is suggested. However, the possibility of suggesting in the possibility suggestion effect can be changed as appropriate, and may suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot with a large number of rounds (for example, a 16R jackpot). In short, the specific mode (battle victory) shown as a result of the production mode of the battle effect (specific effect) has a large number of rounds other than the one that suggests that the probabilistic jackpot or the jackpot winning can be advantageous to the player. It may be a suggestion of winning a jackpot. The specific aspect is not limited to the one that suggests that it may be advantageous to the player, and may be the one that suggests that it may be disadvantageous to the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the weakening effect (pre-change effect) can be executed over the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times as the look-ahead effect. However, the weakening effect may be executed only for the fluctuation.

Further, in the above embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed up to once before the three fluctuations, the weakening effect can be performed up to once before the two fluctuations, and the weakening effect can be executed up to once before the one fluctuation. However, the weakening effect may be executed twice or more in each variation prior to the variation, and the number of executions can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the fluctuation, the weakening effect can be executed once or twice, but may be executed three times or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream (pseudo-continuous notice effect) is not described, but a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the pseudo-ream may be used. In the pseudo-ream, in the variation effect for one special symbol variation display, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are re-variated. It is a production to be displayed. In a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a pseudo-ream, a weakening effect may be executed between the start of the re-variation display and the temporary stop display.

Further, in the above embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed along with the execution of the sword movable body drive effect. However, when the player operates the operating means while the image showing the operating means (for example, the effect button 63) (for example, the button image E1 shown in FIG. 60F) is displayed on the display screen 7a, the weakening effect is produced. May be executed. In this case, it is possible to make the player feel that the enemy character is weakened by his / her own operation, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the weakening effect is executed, the sword movable body drive effect is executed. However, when the weakening effect is executed, an effect movable body other than the sword movable body 300 (for example, a frame movable body 600, a board movable body 15, a vibrating means also serving as an operating means, etc.) may be driven. It should be noted that the weakening effect may be executed without driving the effect movable body.

Further, in the above embodiment, the weakening effect can be executed in a highly accurate time-saving state. However, the weakening effect may be executed in a gaming state other than the high-accuracy time-saving state (normal gaming state, low-accuracy time-saving state, etc.). Further, in the third modification, the expected increase effect can be executed in the normal gaming state or the low probability time saving state. However, the expected increase effect may be executed in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state or the low probability time saving state (high probability time saving state, etc.).

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called "probability variation loop type" in which the high probability state continues until the next big hit is substantially won after being controlled to the high probability state. However, when the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the high probability state, the so-called "ST type" pachinko gaming machine may be controlled to the normal probability state. Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "type 1" pachinko game machine 1 in which a big hit game is executed when a big hit is won by a lottery of a special symbol, but other types of pachinko games capable of performing a small hit game. It may be a machine (for example, a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer).

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with one big winning device 31. However, it may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with two large winning devices. Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to a high probability state according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. However, in pachinko game machines that provide a specific area (V area) in the big prize device and shift to a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area, or a pachinko game machine that does not shift to the high probability state. There may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to "100" after the jackpot game, or the time reduction state continues until the next jackpot is substantially won. However, the number of time reductions may be set to "0" times (that is, controlled to a "non-time reduction state") after the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

The "predetermined control condition" of the present invention means that, in the above embodiment, a jackpot is won in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the jackpot symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed. is there.
Further, "satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition" in the present invention means that, in the above embodiment, the game ball enters the first starting port 20 in a state where the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 has not reached the upper limit storage number (4). That is, or, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 in a state where the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit storage number (4).

Further, in the above embodiment, although it is configured as a pachinko gaming machine 1, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary cylinder type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each reel has a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line. It is derived and displayed as the display result of. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is that, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted to reach the activation timing of the ART or AT. ..

Further, the values and modes of the tables (see FIGS. 14, 16, 49 to 56) used in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above-described embodiment and the features of the modified example, or to remove some of them.

The following gaming machines <A> to <F> are shown in the above embodiment. In the description described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above form and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each gaming machine are not limited to this appendix.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Execute the specific effect executing means (step S5006) capable of executing a predetermined specific effect (battle effect) and making the result of the effect mode of the specific effect into a specific mode (effect mode that wins the battle). Production control microcomputer 91) and
Before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect is shown, the possibility suggestion effect (danger level suggestion effect) suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific aspect can be executed. The suggestion effect execution means (steps S4801 and S4802). It is equipped with a production control microcomputer 91) to be executed.
The effect mode of the possibility suggestion effect includes a reference mode (for example, the first danger display mode, see FIG. 58 (A)) suggesting that the possibility of becoming the specific mode is a predetermined reference possibility. And
Before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, a pre-change effect (weakness) representing a change mode different from the reference mode (for example, a display mode for displaying a star image H2 showing two stars, see FIG. 60 (D)). It is equipped with a pre-change effect execution means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S5110 and S5120) that can execute the effect.
The change mode of the pre-change effect suggests that the possibility of becoming the specific mode is changed from the reference possibility (FIGS. 63 (B), (C), (E), (FIG. 63) See F)),
The means for executing the possibility suggestion effect is
When the pre-change effect is executed, the possibility suggestion effect (see FIG. 63 (F)) is executed in the change mode represented by the pre-change effect, while the pre-change effect is executed.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the pre-change effect is not executed, the possibility suggestion effect (see FIG. 59 (D)) can be executed in the reference mode.

The player may assume that the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the reference mode as usual at the execution timing of the possibility suggestion effect before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect is shown. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pre-change effect representing the change mode different from the reference mode is executed before the execution timing of the possibility suggestion effect, and the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the change mode. Sometimes. This makes it possible to give the player the surprise that the possibility of becoming a specific mode can be changed in advance even before the possibility suggestion effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment before the result of the production mode of the specific production is shown.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
As a result of the production mode of the specific production, there is another production mode (a production mode in which the battle is defeated) different from the specific mode.
The specific aspect is an effect mode showing that it can be more advantageous to the player than the other effect mode.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the modified mode is more likely to be the specific mode than the reference mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player recognizes that if the pre-change effect indicating the change mode is executed before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the possibility of becoming an advantageous specific mode is increased. It is possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible for the player who has grasped the pre-change effect to improve the expectation for the result of the specific effect.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a predetermined display means (image display device 7)
The reference mode is a first effect image (enemy image showing an enemy character) and a second effect image (indicating the number of stars) suggesting that the display means has the possibility of becoming the specific mode. It is at least displaying a star image),
In the change mode, the display mode of the second effect image is changed (the number of stars in the star image) while the first effect image (for example, the enemy image T1 showing a strong enemy character) is displayed on the display means. Is a changing display mode, see FIG. 63).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player who sees the change mode of the pre-change effect is made aware that the possibility of becoming a specific mode by the first effect image may be a reference possibility, and the second effect image. It is possible to understand that the reference possibility changes due to the change in the display mode of. Therefore, it is possible to overturn the stereotype of the reference possibility recognized by the player with respect to the first production image, and it is possible to give a novel impression and an uplifting feeling.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The change mode includes a plurality of change modes (a display mode for displaying a star image H4 showing four stars, a display for displaying a star image H3 showing three stars), which suggests that the possibility of becoming the specific mode is different. There is a mode, a display mode for displaying a star image H2 showing two stars).
The pre-change effect executing means can change the change mode of the pre-change effect a plurality of times so as to suggest that the possibility of becoming the specific mode increases in order (see FIG. 63). A game machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player understand that the possibility of becoming a specific mode is gradually increased by the pre-change effect. Therefore, it is possible to gradually improve the expectation of the player, and it is possible to enhance the game interest of the pre-change production.

<E> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S206 and S212) for acquiring determination information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition, and
Storage means (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) of judgment information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, and
A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1402 and S1408) that determines whether or not a hit is a hit based on the determination information stored in the storage means, and
An identification symbol display means (special symbol display 41) that displays the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit determination in a variable manner and then stops and displays the identification symbol (special symbol).
Based on the judgment information acquired by the judgment information acquisition means, whether or not the judgment information is special judgment information (random value determined to be a big hit) indicating that the hit judgment is a hit. The winning information generation means ( game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S207 and S213) that generates the winning information (starting winning command) including the information of the above when the judgment information is acquired, and
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, whether or not the special determining information is included in the determining information stored in the storage means is determined before the hit determination by the hit determining means. A pre-judgment means for determining (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S4704) is provided.
The pre-change effect execution means
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the identification symbol based on the determination information corresponding to the winning information is displayed from the variable display of the identification symbol based on the determination information stored before the determination information corresponding to the winning information. Before the possibility suggestion effect is executed during the variation display of the above, the change mode of the pre-change effect is changed a plurality of times so as to suggest that the possibility of becoming the specific mode increases in order. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible (see the star change scenario data lottery table in FIG. 51 and the production example in FIG. 63).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pre-change effect can be executed even before the variable display of the identification symbol that triggers the execution of the specific effect is started. That is, the change mode of the pre-change effect can be changed a plurality of times over the variation display of the identification symbol a plurality of times. In this way, by diversifying the timing at which the change mode of the pre-change effect changes, it is possible to further enhance the game interest of the pre-change effect.

<F> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
An effect movable body (sword movable body 300) that can be moved to a predetermined first position (evacuation position shown in FIG. 5 (A)) or a second position (exposed position shown in FIG. 5 (B)).
A movable body control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S4203) capable of controlling the movement of the effect movable body is provided.
The movable body control means can move the effect movable body from the first position to the second position when the pre-change effect is executed (steps S5109, S5304, S5308). A game machine characterized by (to execute).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there is a high possibility that the player will be in a specific mode advantageous to the player in the pre-change effect when the effect movable body moves from the first position to the second position. It is possible to make you think that you are. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the pre-change effect.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 20 ... 1st start port 21 ... 2nd start port 30 ... Grand prize opening 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 300 ... Sword movable body

Claims (1)

In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a variable effect that shows the judgment result of whether it is a hit or not.
During execution of the changing effect, it is possible to identify aspects of the results of the representation embodiment before Symbol specific effect on co and is capable of executing predetermined specific effect,
It is possible to execute the possibility suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of the specific effect at a predetermined timing before the result of the effect mode of the specific effect is shown.
There are a plurality of types of reference modes in the production mode of the possibility suggestion effect.
The plurality of types of reference modes each suggest that the possibility of becoming the specific mode is a predetermined reference possibility.
Each of the reference aspects is composed of a first element suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific aspect and a second element suggesting the possibility of becoming the specific aspect.
The effect control means
In the variation effect prior to the variation effect in which the specific effect is executed, it is possible to execute a pre-change effect that represents a change mode different from the reference mode after showing in advance any reference mode among the plurality of types. And
The change mode of the pre-change effect is a predetermined mode suggested by the pre-showed reference mode by changing the second element of the pre-shown reference mode while maintaining the first element of the pre-shown reference mode. It may suggest a predetermined standard possibility that is different from the standard possibility of
The effect control means
If the pre-change effect is executed before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the possibility suggestion effect is executed at the predetermined timing in the change mode represented by the pre-change effect.
When the pre-change effect is not executed before the possibility suggestion effect is executed, the possibility suggestion effect can be executed in any one of the plurality of types at the predetermined timing. A game machine characterized by that.