JP6890815B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is possible to determine whether or not a game ball is a big hit on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and if the determination determines that the game ball is a big hit, the game ball is released. A jackpot game that can be acquired is performed. Then, after the jackpot game, there are cases where it is controlled in a normal probability state and cases where it is controlled in a high probability state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game, the entertainment of the game is improved by performing the production in various production modes.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-67682

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gaming machine that performs the production in various production modes after the jackpot game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
When the start condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means.
When a symbol of a specific mode is derived from the variable display, a special game is executed and the game is executed.
When the special game is executed, it is a gaming machine capable of controlling the game in a first gaming state or a second gaming state that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state after the special game.
As the effect mode when the variable display of the symbol is performed, a normal normal effect mode, a high expectation effect mode suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the second game state, or the above-mentioned It is provided with an effect mode setting means capable of setting a low expectation effect mode, which suggests that the game is less likely to be controlled in the second game state than the high expectation effect mode.
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game different from the first special game.
After the first special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state or the game may be controlled in the second game state.
After the second special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state or the game may be controlled in the second game state.
When the game is controlled in the first game state, the symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times without the special game being executed, which is disadvantageous to the player from the first game state. While a normal normal game state may be set, when the game is controlled in the second game state, the variable display of the symbol a predetermined number of times is performed without executing the special game. It may be controlled in the second game state even after it is broken.
The effect mode setting means is
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the first special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the first special game. Is controlled, the high expectation effect mode means capable of setting the high expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the first special game, and the high expectation effect mode means.
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the second special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the second special game. Is controlled, the low expectation effect mode means capable of setting the low expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the second special game, and the low expectation effect mode means.
When the low expectation effect mode is set while being controlled in the first game state, the normal game state is set and the normal game state is replaced with the normal low expectation effect mode. Has a normal production mode means for setting the production mode,
The low expectation effect mode setting means ends the second special game when the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the second special game is executed when the high expectation effect mode is set. The low expectation effect mode can be set according to the above.
When the high expectation effect mode means is controlled in the second gaming state and the low expectation effect mode is set, the low expectation degree effect mode means is satisfied when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. It is possible to set from the production mode to the high expectation production mode.
The predetermined mode transition condition includes that, when controlled in the second game state, the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times without executing the special game. It is characterized by.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the display equipment provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. (A) is a table showing special figure-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing normal figure-related random numbers. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a first jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a second jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. Start winning command specific table. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an electric chew open pattern table. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the background image for the normal effect mode, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the background image for the space mode, and (C) is a specific diagram of the background image for the sky mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background image for mountain mode. It is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the contents of the jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main game flow of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete example from the start of a variation effect to the reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss is performed from the normal reach, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the weak SP reach is performed and the case where the strong SP reach is performed from the development effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a jackpot game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production by a space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production by a space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by an empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by an empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production by a mountain mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the mode continuation end branch point production in space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete example of the state after the mode continuation end branch point production was performed in space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mode continuation end branch point effect being performed in an empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the state after the mode continuation end branch point effect was performed in an empty mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mode continuation end branch point production in a mountain mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete example of the state after the mode continuation end branch point production was performed in a mountain mode. 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 the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 33. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. 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 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 44. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a stop effect symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of effect mode remaining number display control processing. It is a flowchart of the effect mode end control process. It is a flowchart of an effect mode setting process. It is a stop effect symbol pattern determination table. This is an effect mode determination table.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine 1, which is the first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine 1 is the direction from the pachinko game machine 1 to approach the player facing the pachinko game machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine 1 is the direction from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 to the pachinko machine. The direction of approaching the gaming machine 1 will be described.

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

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

An effect button 63 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the ball hitting plate 61. Further, at the lower left of the hit ball supply plate 61 on the front surface of the front frame 53, an effect grip 64 that can be pushed backward is provided. The effect grip 64 is provided with a grip portion 641 that can be gripped. The entire effect grip 64 can be pushed backward by grasping the grip portion 641.

Further, speakers 67 capable of outputting sound are provided on the left side and the right side of the upper front surface of the front frame 53, respectively. Further, a frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided in the center of the upper part of the front surface of the front frame 53.

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

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

A rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. A game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4, a center decorative body 10, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. That is, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and the other areas by the rail member 4 and the center decorative body 10. The game area 3 is an area in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine 1. A large number of gaming nails (not shown) are projected in the gaming area 3. The game nails allow the game balls that enter the game area 3 and flow down the game area 3 to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the general winning opening 27, the gate 28, the large winning opening 30, and the like, which will be described later. It constitutes a moderately guided route.

Below the stage portion 11 in the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 is provided, which is provided with a first start opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, that is, does not change. The prize for the first starting port 20 of the game ball is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 20, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. Since the first starting port 20 is provided below the stage portion 11, the game ball that has fallen downward from the stage portion 11 has a high probability of winning the first starting port 20.

Immediately below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 including a second starting port 22 is provided. The prize for the second starting port 22 of the game ball is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win the prize in the second starting port 22, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 23 includes an opening / closing member 231 that can be opened / closed. The second starting port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 231. The opening / closing member 231 is formed of a flat plate having a substantially square front view, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening / closing member 231 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 231 rotates, the opening / closing member 231 is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, receives the flowing game ball, and enters the second starting port 22. In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 22 only when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state.

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

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

Further, a large winning device 31 having a large winning opening 30 is provided diagonally upward to the right of the electric chew 23 in the game area 3, in other words, below the image display device 7 in front view and on the downstream side of the gate 28. ing. The grand prize device 31 includes an opening / closing member 311 that takes an open state and a closed state. The large winning opening 30 opens and closes by the operation of the opening / closing member 311. The opening / closing member 311 is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate in front view, and normally closes the large winning opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 311 rotates, the opening / closing member 311 is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, and receives the flowing game ball and enters the ball into the large winning opening 30. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

Further, directly below the big winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guidance stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided. A game ball that rolls on the upper surface of the guidance stage 32 cannot win a prize in the first starting port 20.

Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, two out ports 29 are provided to discharge the 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. ..

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

A first starting port 20 and three general winning openings 27 are provided on the first flow path. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 20 or the general winning opening 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 22, a gate 28, a large winning opening 30, and a general winning opening 27 are provided on the second flow path. Therefore, the player aims to pass through the gate 28 and win a prize in the second starting port 22 or the large winning opening 30 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path by hitting right. Can be done.

Further, the indicators 40 are arranged on the right side (a portion other than the game area 3) substantially in the vertical direction of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 2, on the indicators 40, the special figure 1 display 41a capable of variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 41b capable of variably displaying the special figure 2, and the special figure 2 display 41b capable of variably displaying the special figure 2. A normal map display 42 for variably displaying a normal map is included. Further, the display devices 40 can display the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of variable display of special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 41a), which will be described later. The device 43a, the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b that can display the special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b is held), and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. A normal figure holding indicator 44 capable of displaying the number of holdings of the normal figure (G: the number of holdings of the variable display of the normal figure by the ordinary figure display 42) is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 22. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display 41a and the special figure 2 display 41b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), it corresponds to the type of the specific special figure that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern.

The special figure display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 41 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs 1, 2, 5 and 6 from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is lost, a lost symbol consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as special figure display 41 "■■■■■■■ □", is displayed. To do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed normal figure (stop-shaped figure, the normal figure derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display) is one normal figure selected from a plurality of types of normal figures by the normal figure lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second start port 22 (electricity) has an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game opened by Chu 23) is performed.

The normal figure display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 42 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a lost pattern consisting of lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, the fluctuation display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the normal map is stopped and displayed. In the first embodiment, the variation display of the normal diagram is such that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

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

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal map based on the game ball passing through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, in detail, the variable display of the normal map is being executed or the auxiliary game is performed. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 during execution, the variable display of the normal map (or the right of the general map lottery) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal figure based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal figure hold means to judge the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal figure hold and execute the variable display of the normal figure to show the judgment result.

Then, such a number of reserved figures is displayed on the reserved indicator 44. Specifically, each of the normal figure hold indicators 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of normal figure hold indicators is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the normal figure hold numbers.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. Main control board 80 that controls game profits (progress of the game), game production (variable production, hold production, jackpot game production) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, customer waiting production, production button 63 and production Images of the sub-control board 90 that controls the production such as the operation promotion effect that encourages the operation during the period when the operation of the grip 64 is valid (operation valid period), the payout control board 110 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the like. It is provided on the back side of the display device 7. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the voice control circuit 106, which will be described later. Can be positioned as. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 90, and uses effect means (image display device 7, panel movable device 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, etc.) for game effect, customer waiting effect, and operation. It suffices if the promotion effect can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 160. The power supply board 160 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 160 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 161. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 161 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. 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. Further, a power switch 165 is connected to the power supply board 160. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 165. 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. 3, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs and tables 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 input / output of data and signals. The I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 for performing the above is included.

The ROM 83 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 83 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, and an electric chew opening pattern table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. Further, the RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85, the normal drawing holding storage unit 86, and the like.

Further, the main control board 80 is equipped with a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84.

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

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

The first starting port sensor 20a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 22a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 22. 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 detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

Further, various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 23B and a large winning opening solenoid 31B. The electric chew solenoid 23B drives the opening / closing member 231 of the electric chew 23. The grand prize opening solenoid 31B drives the opening / closing member 311 of the grand prize device 31.

Further, indicators 40 (special figure display 41, normal figure display 42, special figure hold indicator 43, and normal figure hold indicator 44) are connected to the main control board 80. 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 ball lending is possible 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 connected card unit 135 to pay out the prize balls. , The ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 is driven to pay out the ball lending. The prize ball to be paid out is 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.

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

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 80 based on various commands sent from the main control board 80. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection 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. 4, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect 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 or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 80, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 98 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included.

Further, the ROM 93 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 93 stores a stop effect symbol determination table, an effect mode determination table, and the like for the normal effect mode, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. RTC99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the electric power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 160 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 161 provided. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

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

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

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. Is output.

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

Further, various switches serving as input units and various solenoids and motors serving as drive sources are connected to the sub control board 90 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 90. Further, the sub control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

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

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66, and the frame lamp 66 is subjected to light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like and the operation control of the panel movable body 15A. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Description of the game by the main control board 80 Next, the game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, a special figure 1 lottery is performed on the condition that the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 41a performs variable display of special figure 1 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on the condition that the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is less than 4. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 41b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, when the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 20 is referred to as "the establishment of the first starting condition", and the number of reserved special figures 2 (U1). When the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 22 when U2) is less than 4, it is called "establishment of the second starting condition". Further, "the establishment of the first starting condition" and "the establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "the establishment of the starting condition".

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, setting of game state), the main control board 80 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied, and the relevant random number is obtained. Various determinations are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a variable pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (numerical information) for performing reach determination. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Specifically, the range of special symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535. The range of random numbers for the jackpot symbol type is 0 to 199. The range of reach random numbers is 0 to 255. The range of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99.

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

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

Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the jackpot symbol type using the jackpot symbol type determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 (B) to 6 (C) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. .. The type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player. The contents of the jackpot (components of the jackpot) associated with the jackpot symbol type will be described later.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1 / special diagram 2), in other words, the winning of the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6B) and the variable display of the special figure 2 used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 are displayed. There is a jackpot symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table: FIG. 6 (C)) used at the time of the operation. Then, each of the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table is further associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the first jackpot symbol type determination table includes a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in the non-time saving state and a first jackpot symbol type determination table used in the time saving state. Further, the second jackpot symbol type determination table includes a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in the non-time saving state and a second jackpot symbol type determination table used in the time saving state. The non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later.

In each of the four jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the type of the jackpot symbol which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 6B, four types of jackpot symbols A01 to jackpot symbol A04 are provided as jackpot symbols (corresponding to special figure 1) when the first starting port 20 is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, nine types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbol B01 to jackpot symbol B09) are provided as jackpot symbols (corresponding to special figure 2) when the second starting port 22 is won. There is. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

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

Next, the reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 6D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the fluctuation effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

When the variable display of the special figure is performed, the variable effect is performed according to the variable display of the special figure. The variation effect is performed by using various effect devices such as an image display device 7, a panel movable device 15, an effect button 63, an effect grip 64, a frame lamp 66, and a speaker 67. As the variable effect, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation stop (stop display) of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation stop (stop display) of the special symbol. It should be noted that the effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol is also referred to as the effect symbol change effect. Production pattern variation production constitutes a part of "variation production".

For example, the display unit 7a is divided into three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right (see FIG. 15 and the like). Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. Then, in the variable display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R scroll from top to bottom, and the numbers displayed (visible) in the display unit 7a are replaced one after another. The mode of variable display of the effect symbol is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be another mode such as a mode of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, the numbers constituting the effect symbol may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, the rotation may be performed at the fixed position). Further, in the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol, an effect image other than the effect symbol such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Then, when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, various numbers that have been replaced one after another by the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, depending on the combination of the (specified) effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed, the special symbol (result of variable display, that is, the result of the special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41 is displayed. , Displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. 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 special figure lottery by the special figure 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b, but grasps it by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

The reach is an effect for making the player expect a big hit by using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the variation effect (effect symbol variation effect). Specifically, the reach is a state in which there is only one scroll-displayed effect symbol among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the scroll-displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot winning is achieved depending on the scroll (see FIG. 16 (D)). The effect symbols that are not scrolled in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (a predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, it is not replaced with a different effect symbol, but a slight fluctuation (for example, a little). Repeated reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repeated some rocking, repeated expansion and contraction, etc.). The mode of temporary stop is not limited to these.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. The details of the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later, but in the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the display result: the special figure fluctuation time ), And in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time-saving state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number judgment value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. There is. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 9, the reach determination table used in the non-time saving state has a reach random number determination value determined to be "with reach (generates reach)" than the reach determination table used in the time saving state. Many are sorted. If the result of the reach determination is "with reach (generate reach)", basically, reach is generated by the variable effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", no reach is generated in the variable effect. That is, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", a special action is generated in the effect symbol during the variation display after the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the variation effect. The variable display of the effect symbol ends and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not cause reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the special symbol will be described. In the special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination), regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss, the special symbol variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination) shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 is performed. It is a judgment for determining the variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol using the table). The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time, the effect content of the fluctuation effect, and the like. The special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the variation effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that displays the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the starting port where the prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 7) used when performing the variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 8) used at the time of the operation.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state: FIG. 7 (A)) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a time saving state: FIGS. 7 (B) to 7 (C)) used at the time of. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state includes a normal special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state (special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the normal time saving state: FIG. 7B). There is a special special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a special time saving state: FIG. 7C) which is used when a specific condition for reference is satisfied. The "specific condition" here means a predetermined number of times (described later in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning a jackpot after a time saving state is newly set by winning a jackpot of a predetermined type. It is set that the variable display of the special symbol of "time reduction number (100) -1" times) is performed. On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also the same as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for non-time saving state: FIG. 8A) used in the non-time saving state. , Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the normal time saving state (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the normal time saving state: FIG. 8B) and special drawing used in the special time saving state. There are two variation pattern determination tables (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for special time saving state: FIG. 8C).

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

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

As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table associated with the type of special symbol, the game state, etc., the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern which is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. Fluctuation pattern random number judgment value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired variation pattern random number with the special figure variation pattern determination table to determine the special figure variation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol variation time according to the special symbol variation pattern determined by this determination. In addition, a fluctuation effect based on the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed.

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

First, the types of variable effects will be described. The variable effect includes a normal variable effect in which the variable display ends while the variable display mode maintains the normal normal mode after the variable display of the effect symbol starts, and a variable display mode after the variable display of the effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect in which is a special mode different from the usual one. Here, a special aspect is the reach described above.

Next, various effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effect will be described. The effects that make up the effect flow of the variable effect include normal variation, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, special reach (SP reach), and mode continuation end branch point effect. The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach).

The normal variation is an effect in which each effect symbol is varied and displayed at a high speed to the extent that it is difficult to recognize, without the effect symbol becoming a special mode. Then, the entire part of the normal fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach in the special change effect is established (determined) are composed of the normal variation.

In N reach, immediately after the reach is established (fixed), the remaining one effect symbol is maintained in a state where the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped. Is a production that decelerates and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than the development effects and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the variation effect does not end at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates again at high speed, and the N reach develops into the next effect (“development effect” in the first embodiment) while maintaining the reach ("development effect"). Switch).

In the development effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol 8L is on the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is on the display unit 7a. This is an effect in which a dedicated background image is displayed (the image flows) while the image is moved to (upper right). The development production does not end the fluctuation production, and it always develops (branches) from the development production to a strong SP reach or a weak SP reach.

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

The "state in which the reach is maintained" in the development effect and the SP reach is not limited to the state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach in the development effect and the SP reach can be visually recognized on the display unit 7a, for example, for exclusive use. In relation to the background image of the above, it is assumed that the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily invisible or invisible from the display unit 7a.

The mode continuation end branch point effect is an effect performed in the variation effect performed in association with the special figure variation display based on the special figure variation pattern determined by using the above-mentioned special time saving special figure variation pattern determination table. Creates a turning point for whether a specific production mode (space mode, sky mode, mountain mode), which will be described later, continues or ends, in other words, a turning point for whether the time saving state that is advantageous to the player continues or ends. It is a production that excites the player by doing it.

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

As described above, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

Further, when the game ball wins the starting ports 20 and 22 and the special figure-related random numbers are acquired, the main control board 80 is once stored in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub control board 90. The start winning command includes information on whether or not it is a big hit (win / fail information). In addition, the start winning command includes information (starting port information) as to which of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 22 has won a prize. Further, the start winning command includes information (game state information) as to which game state, the normal probability state or the high probability state, is won. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 10 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The start winning command may include at least winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the special symbol-related random number, but before the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the special symbol-related random number, the pass / fail information and the like are displayed on the sub-control board 90. By sending to, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit, and improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the main control board 80 performs a general drawing lottery on the condition that the number of reserved general drawings (G) is less than 4. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 42 performs a variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing the variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4, is referred to as "establishment of the variable starting condition for the game".

When the main control board 80 performs such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires a normal symbol random number and converts it into a normal symbol random number when the normal figure variation start condition is satisfied. The hit judgment is made based on this. The range of ordinary symbol random numbers is appropriately provided. Specifically, the range of ordinary symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 5B).

The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 11A. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state.

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

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal map (normal map fluctuation pattern determination) will be described. The fluctuation pattern determination of the normal map is a determination for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time. In addition to the normal map fluctuation time, the normal map fluctuation pattern also includes the result of collision detection.

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored. That is, the main control board 80 determines the normal map fluctuation pattern FP1 (normal map fluctuation time is 15 seconds) in the non-time reduction state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal map fluctuation time is 3 seconds) in the non-time reduction state. ). The fluctuation display of the normal map according to the fluctuation time of the normal map determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 42.

By performing the collision determination and the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal map in this way, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the normal map display 42. Then, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the general drawing lottery) in the variable display of the general drawing, the auxiliary game is executed.

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

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

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The special figure display 41 and the normal figure display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided with a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure 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". Therefore, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 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 figure display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the special figure fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) tends to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. This is done (see FIGS. 7 and 8). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter special figure fluctuation time as compared with the case where it 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 stored as a 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 figure display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 41. That is, in the time-saving state, the hit determination is performed using a hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number determined to be a hit is larger than that of the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 11 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal map display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal map by the normal map display 42 will be a winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated.

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

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

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 are operating, the electric chew 23 is compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 22. 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 a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "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 22 by the electric chew 23) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state can be referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state can be referred to as 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 function is not activated by the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 42, and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23. It suffices if the electric chew 23 is easier to open than at times.

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

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is also particularly referred to as a "normal gaming state". With the start of the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal game state.

Next, the jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is continuously executed. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening 30, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. It consists of the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements that make up such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in each round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 30, and the closing until the next opening. The time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included. Then, each of these elements is associated with the type of jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9 based on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. The jackpot game control table is provided in association with the jackpot symbol. Each jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Here, a jackpot game according to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. With that one opening, the big winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, and the actual number of round games is also 16. A substantial round game is a round game in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round game (9 in the first embodiment). In the following, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02 will be referred to as "16R jackpot game". The jackpot symbol A01, the jackpot symbol B01, and the jackpot symbol B02 that execute the 16R jackpot game are also referred to as "16R jackpot".

Even in the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04, the round game is performed 16 times, and the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game from 1R to 16R. However, unlike the 16R jackpot game, the big winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds with one opening from 1R to 6R, and from 7R to 16R with a maximum of 0 with one opening. . The big prize opening 30 opens for 1 second. From 7R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which the winning of the big winning opening 30 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is 6. In the following, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 will be referred to as "6R jackpot game". The jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 that execute the 6R jackpot game are also referred to as "6R jackpot".

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B03, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. With that one opening, the big winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, and the actual number of round games is also 16.

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

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B05, a round game is performed eight times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. With that one opening, the big winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is eight, and the actual number of round games is also eight.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B06, a round game is performed four times. Then, from 1R to 4R, the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game. With that one opening, the big winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is four, and the actual number of round games is also four.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06, a different number of round games are performed, and all the round games are composed of substantial round games. Then, as will be described in detail later, when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, a special effect symbol (RUB symbol) that appears only when the jackpot symbol is won is displayed in the special symbol variable display. Therefore, in the following, these jackpot games are collectively referred to as "Rank Up Bonus (RUB)". The jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B03 in which 16 round games are performed is called "16R / RUB". Similarly, the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B04 in which 12 round games are performed is "12R ・ RUB", and the jackpot game in accordance with the jackpot symbol B05 in which 8 round games are performed is "8R ・ RUB". "RUB", the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B06 in which four round games are performed is called "4R ・ RUB".

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

The main control board 80 newly sets the game state after the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, if the main control board 80 wins the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07, the main control board 80 sets a high probability state and a time saving state at the end of the jackpot game (high probability state and Set the time saving state). In the following, the "high-probability state and time-saving state" will be referred to as "high-probability time-saving". Therefore, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 are won, the game progresses with a high probability in a short time after the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game. In this case, this high probability time reduction is maintained until one of the big hits is won next time. In the following, the jackpot symbols A01 to A03 and B01 to B07 that advance the game with a high probability time reduction after the jackpot game are also referred to as "high probability time reduction jackpot".

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

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

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

The normal effect mode can be set in the normal game state, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal game state. That is, the normal effect mode is an effect mode indicating that the high probability expectation degree is "0". The space mode is a production mode that can be set in both high-probability time reduction and low-probability time reduction, and has the highest probability expectation among all production modes, and is rich in the high probability state. The mode. The empty mode is also an effect mode that can be set at any time of high probability time reduction and low probability time reduction, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. The mountain mode is also an effect mode that can be set at any time of high probability time reduction and low probability time reduction, but the normal probability state is a rich effect mode. The term "space mode", "sky mode", and "mountain mode" are used to refer to the space background image, the sky background image, and the mountain background on the display unit 7a when the respective production modes are set. This is because the image is displayed.

When the variable effect is being performed, the background image is displayed on the display unit 7a separately from the effect symbol. This background image is mainly the development effect in the variable effect and the effect other than the SP reach, in other words, the entire section in the normal variable effect and before the development effect in the special variable effect (the section from the start of the variable effect to the reach + N reach). ) And the background image when the variation effect and the demo effect are not executed. Then, this background image is associated with the effect mode. That is, the background images include a background image G100 for the normal effect mode (normal background image G100), a background image G101 for the space mode (background image G101 for the space mode), and a background image G102 for the sky mode (sky). There is a mode background image G102) and a mountain mode background image G103 (mountain mode background image G103). Although the specific contents of these background images are appropriately set, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal background image G100 is composed of a mountain landscape seen from the ground (FIG. 12). (A)), the background image G101 for space mode is composed of space (FIG. 12 (B)), the background image G102 for sky mode is composed of sky (FIG. 12 (C)), and the background image G103 for mountain mode is mountain. It consists of the scenery inside (Fig. 12 (D)).

As described above, four types of production modes are set, but as an opportunity to switch the production mode, a big hit winning or a change in the game state is provided.

Next, as a premise for explaining the basic game flow by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the contents of the jackpot associated with the jackpot symbol will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in the first embodiment, 13 types of jackpot symbols (4 types of jackpot symbols according to special figure 1 and 9 types of jackpot symbols according to special figure 2) are provided. Then, the content of the jackpot is associated with each jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 13, the contents of the jackpot include a game profit given to the player and a jackpot effect symbol. The game profit given to the player includes the jackpot game, the game state set at the end of the jackpot game, and the number of time reductions when the low probability time reduction is set.

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

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

Further, the "2R symbol" shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won. In the first embodiment, as the 2R symbols, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol = "1.3.1", "2.5.2", "4.5.4", "6.3".・ 6 ”and“ 8 ・ 7 ・ 8 ”. Further, the "RUB symbol" shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed when the jackpot symbols B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won. In the first embodiment, as the RUB symbol, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol = "1 ・ R ・ 1", "2 ・ R ・ 2", "4 ・ R ・ 4", "6 ・ R".・ 6 ”and“ 8 ・ R ・ 8 ”. That is, in the combination of the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, the effect symbol composed of "R" other than the numbers is stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol.

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

Next, the "game state" as the jackpot content will be described. As described above, when the "big hit" is won in the special figure lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is performed, and at the end of the big hit game, it is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The game state is set. Then, the type of the newly set game state is associated with the jackpot symbol type that is stopped and displayed. As described above, high-probability time reduction and low-probability time reduction are provided as the types of newly set gaming states, and as shown in FIG. 13, the jackpot symbol type and the type of newly set gaming state are provided. Is associated with.

Next, the "number of time reductions" as the jackpot content will be described. As described above, if the "big hit" is won in the special figure lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is performed, and a low probability time reduction may be set at the end of the big hit game. .. Then, when the low probability time reduction is set, the specified number of times of the special figure variation display that can be executed with this low probability time reduction without winning the jackpot is also set. This specified number of times is the number of time reductions. In the first embodiment, only one type of time reduction is set, but a plurality of types of time reduction may be set according to the jackpot symbol type.

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

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

For example, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the left-handed game is performed, and the special figure 1 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. Then, as a result of the special figure 1 lottery, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol is won. When the jackpot symbol is won in the special figure 1 lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined to be one of the jackpot symbol A01 to the jackpot symbol A04. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol A01 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and a high probability time reduction is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Further, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol A02 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the high probability time reduction is set with the end of the 6R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set (enters the space mode) with the end of the 16R jackpot game or the 6R jackpot game. Then, the high-probability time-saving and space mode wins the jackpot in the high-probability time-saving and space mode, and continues until the jackpot game is executed. By setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 for notifying that the right-handed person is to be hit is displayed. Is displayed. When the space mode is set, for example, at the upper right of the display unit 7a, the remaining number of times that the special figure variation display can be executed in the space mode (or the time saving state) is displayed (the remaining number of times in the space mode). The production mode remaining number of times image G21 is displayed. Here, since the space mode (or the time saving state) wins the jackpot in the space mode and continues until the jackpot game is executed, it continues until the next jackpot winning in the production mode remaining number of times image G21. An image G22 (the part “∞” in FIG. 20A, hereinafter referred to as “effect mode continuation confirmed image G22”) is displayed. Therefore, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is included in the effect mode remaining number of times image G21. In this way, the space mode set by winning the jackpot symbol A01 or the jackpot symbol A02 (so-called "first hit") when the left-handed game is being performed in the normal game state has a high probability of shortening the time. It will be informed. As shown in FIGS. 20B to 20D, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 does not change even when a new variation effect is started.

When a left-handed game is being performed in the normal game state, the jackpot symbol A03 is won, the production symbol stop display is performed by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and the 6R jackpot game ends. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction is set accordingly. In addition, the jackpot symbol A04 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 6R jackpot game is executed, and a low probability time reduction is set with the end of the 6R jackpot game. In this case, the mountain mode is set (enters the mountain mode) with the end of the 6R jackpot game. That is, the mountain mode is set regardless of whether the jackpot symbol A03 or the jackpot symbol A04 is won and either the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set.

By setting the mountain mode when the jackpot symbol A03 or the jackpot symbol A04 is won in the normal game state (normal effect mode), as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the background image for the mountain mode is displayed on the display unit 7a. G103 is displayed, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed.

Here, since the number of time reductions for the time reduction state (or low probability time reduction) set by winning the jackpot symbol A04 is 100 times, the low probability time reduction in this case is on the condition that the jackpot is not won. , Continues until the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 is displayed even in the mountain mode set based on winning the jackpot symbol A04, but here, the time saving state (or the time saving state (or)) is displayed. The number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times (time reduction remaining number) that can execute the special figure variation display with low probability time saving) is displayed on the effect mode remaining number of times image G21. Therefore, immediately after the mountain mode is set, "100" is displayed as the number part in the effect mode remaining number of times image G21. Then, this number part is subtracted by "1" each time the special figure variation display is started (see FIGS. 24 (B) to 24 (D)). In the following, the portion of the number displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21 and subtracted by "1" each time the special figure variation display is started is referred to as "remaining number number image G23". Therefore, the effect mode remaining number image G21 includes the remaining number number image G23. When the jackpot symbol A04 is won, the low probability time saving and mountain mode are set, and in the low probability time saving and mountain mode, when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is changed. Along with being set (shifting to the normal gaming state), the normal effect mode is set (shifting to the normal effect mode).

In addition, the time saving state (or high probability time saving) set by winning the jackpot symbol A03 is the same as when the jackpot symbol A01 and the jackpot symbol A02 are won, and the jackpot is won with a high probability and the jackpot is hit. Continue until the game is played. However, also in this case, the remaining number number image G23 is displayed in the effect mode remaining number image G21 as in the case where the jackpot symbol A04 is won in the normal game state. Then, in the mountain mode set when the jackpot symbol A03 is won, each time the special figure variation display is started, the number related to the remaining number number image G23 is subtracted by "1" (FIG. 24 (B). )-See FIG. 24 (D)). In this way, it is displayed on the display unit 7a depending on whether the high probability time reduction is set when the jackpot symbol A03 is won in the normal game state or the low probability time reduction is set when the jackpot symbol A04 is won. Since the contents of the effect images are the same, it is difficult to determine which game state is in the effect image displayed on the display unit 7a. However, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol A03 by the jackpot symbol type determination in the non-time saving state is 5%, whereas the selection rate of the jackpot symbol A04 is 35%. Therefore, when the mountain mode is set, the selection rate is 35%. It can be inferred that the low probability of shortening the working hours is higher. In addition, when the jackpot symbol A03 is won, the high probability time saving and the mountain mode are set, and in the high probability time saving and the mountain mode, if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability is high. Space mode is set while the time reduction is maintained (shifts to space mode). Then, with the transition to the space mode, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. That is, when the jackpot symbol A03 is won, the high-probability time saving and the mountain mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time-saving and the mountain mode, it is notified that the high-probability time-saving has occurred. Will be done.

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

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

In addition, when the high probability time reduction and the space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B08 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the 16R jackpot game ends. It is assumed that a low probability time reduction is set. In this case as well, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues) with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Here, since the number of time reductions for the time reduction state (or low probability time reduction) set by winning the jackpot symbol B08 is 100 times, the low probability time reduction in this case is on the condition that the jackpot is not won. , Continues until the special figure variation display is performed 100 times. Therefore, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, the right-handed notification image G20, and the remaining number of times numerical image. The effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including G23 is displayed. In this case, the number of remaining times immediately after the space mode is set The number of the numerical image G23 is "100", and thereafter, as in the case of the mountain mode described above, the remaining number of times each time the special figure variation display is started. The numbers in the number image G23 are subtracted by "1" (see FIGS. 21 (B) to 21 (D)).

On the other hand, when the high probability time reduction and the space mode are set, the jackpot symbol B02 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the blue symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and the 16R jackpot game ends. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction is set. In this case as well, the space mode is set again (the space mode continues) with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, this high-probability time-saving state and space mode also wins the jackpot in the high-probability time-saving and space mode, and continues until the jackpot game is executed. However, in this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. However, the remaining number image G23 is displayed on the effect mode remaining number image G21. The number of the remaining number number image G23 immediately after the space mode is set is "100", and thereafter, as in the case of the mountain mode described above, the remaining number number image G23 each time the special figure variation display is started. Numbers are subtracted by "1" (see FIGS. 21 (B) to 21 (D)).

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

Here, in the space mode in which the low probability time reduction is set, if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is set (shifts to the normal game state), and at the same time, The normal production mode is set (shifts to the normal production mode). On the other hand, in the space mode in which the high probability time reduction is set, even if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time reduction and the space mode will continue to win the jackpot and the jackpot game will be executed. Continue until it is done. However, as the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22. That is, when the jackpot symbol B02 is won, the high-probability time saving and the space mode are continued, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time-saving and the space mode, it is notified that the high-probability time-saving has occurred. Will be done.

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

In this way, if the jackpot symbol B03 to jackpot symbol B06 are won when the high-probability time saving and space mode are set, the effect symbol stop display is performed by the RUB symbol, RUB is executed, and the high-probability time saving and space The mode continues. Then, paying attention only to the space mode in which the effect mode including the remaining number image G23 and the remaining number image G21 are displayed, the effect content is the same as when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won, and is it a high probability time reduction? It is difficult to determine whether the time is low or not. However, the low probability time reduction is not set with the end of the RUB executed when the stop display of the RUB symbol is performed, and the high probability time reduction is always set. Therefore, the stop display of the RUB symbol is performed. It is easy to recognize that the time is short with a high probability in the space mode after the above is performed, but as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08, in the space mode, the remaining number of times in the production mode image The remaining number number image G23 is displayed in G21. In addition, when the high-probability time saving and the space mode are continued with the winning of the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 and the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time saving and the space mode, the case of the jackpot symbol B02 Similarly, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22, and it is notified that the time is shortened with high probability.

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

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

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

Here, in the empty mode in which the low probability time reduction is set, if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is set (shifts to the normal game state), and at the same time, The normal production mode is set (shifts to the normal production mode). On the other hand, in the sky mode in which the high probability time reduction is set, even if the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high probability time reduction and the sky mode will continue to win the jackpot and the jackpot game will be executed. Continue until done. However, as the special figure variation display is executed 100 times, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 (see FIG. 22 (A)). That is, when the jackpot symbol B07 is won, the high-probability time saving and the empty mode are set, and when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times in the high-probability time-saving and the empty mode, it is notified that the high-probability time-saving has occurred. Will be done. As shown in FIGS. 22 (B) to 22 (D), the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 in the empty mode does not change even when a new variation effect is started.

In this way, the special figure 2 lottery was performed in the space mode, which was set at the first hit and was confirmed to have a high probability of time reduction, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbols B01 to B06 or B08, the red symbol and blue. The stop display of the production symbol by the symbol or the RUB symbol is performed, and it is easy to win the prize ball (the opening time of the large winning opening 30 is long, in other words, the time when the large winning opening 30 can easily win the game ball. The (open) jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) is executed, a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set, and the space mode continues. On the other hand, in the space mode, which was set at the first hit and was confirmed to have a high probability of shortening the time, a special figure 2 lottery was performed, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or B09, the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol. (2R jackpot game) where it is difficult to win a prize ball (the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is short, in other words, the big winning opening 30 opens for a time when it is difficult to win a game ball) Is executed to set a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction, and an empty mode is set. In the following, a jackpot game (16R jackpot game, RUB) in which a prize ball can be easily obtained is referred to as a "big hit game with a payout", and jackpot symbols B01 to B06 and B08 for executing a jackpot game with a payout. This is called a "big hit with a ball". On the other hand, the jackpot game (2R jackpot game) in which it is difficult to win a prize ball is called "big hit game without payout", and the jackpot symbols B07 and B09 that execute the jackpot game without payout are called "big hit without payout". Refer to.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Special Figure 2, the ratio of selecting a jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, whereas a jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, if the space mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with high probability (high probability expectation). Further, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of selecting the jackpot without payout with high probability time reduction is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without payout with low probability time reduction is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, when shifting from the space mode to the sky mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is reduced with a low probability (the degree of expectation of a high probability is low).

Next, the game flow when the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the big hit is won when the empty mode is set in the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction will be described. In this situation, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol B01 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and a high probability time reduction is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, this high-probability time-saving and space mode is continued until the jackpot is won in the high-probability time-saving and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. In this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmation image are displayed. The effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including G22 is displayed.

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

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

In addition, in the space mode in which the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, which is set when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the sky mode is set, the jackpot is not won. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot when the space mode is set. It is the same as the aspect.

In addition, when the empty mode is set in the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction, the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, and the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R / RUB, 12R / RUB, It is assumed that 8R / RUB or 4R / RUB is executed and a high probability time reduction is set at the end of the RUB. In this case, as in the case where the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won in the above-mentioned space mode, the space mode is set at the end of the RUB, and as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the display unit 7a The background image G101 for the space mode is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number number image G23 is displayed.

In addition, in the space mode in which the high probability time reduction set when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 is won when the sky mode is set is set, the special figure variation display without winning the jackpot. The transition mode of the production mode when is executed 100 times is the same as the transition mode of the production mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot when the space mode is set. is there.

In addition, when the empty mode is set in the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction, the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won, the effect symbol stop display by the 2R symbol is performed, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the corresponding It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set with the end of the 2R jackpot game. In this case, regardless of which game state is set, the empty mode is set (the empty mode continues) with the end of the 2R jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the display unit 7a The background image G102 for the sky mode is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number number image G23 is displayed.

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

In the empty mode in which the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, which is set when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won when the empty mode is set, the jackpot is not won. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot by shifting from the space mode to the sky mode described above. It is the same as the transition mode of.

In this way, the special figure 2 lottery is performed in the sky mode in which it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or the probability is low, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbols B01 to B06 or B08, red. The stop display of the effect symbol by the symbol, the blue symbol or the RUB symbol is performed, the jackpot game with a ball is executed, the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, and the space mode is set. On the other hand, in the sky mode where it is not easy to determine whether the time is high or the probability is low, the special figure 2 lottery is performed, and as a result of winning the jackpot symbol B07 or B09, the effect symbol by the 2R symbol Stop display is performed, a jackpot game without a ball is executed, a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set, and the empty mode is continued.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Special Figure 2, the ratio of selecting a jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, whereas a jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, when shifting to the space mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with high probability (high probability expectation). Further, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of selecting the jackpot without payout with high probability time reduction is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without payout with low probability time reduction is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, if the empty mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with a low probability (the degree of expectation of a high probability is low).

Next, the game flow when the special figure 2 lottery is performed and the big hit is won when the mountain mode is set in the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction will be described. In this situation, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol B01 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the red symbol, the 16R jackpot game is executed, and a high probability time reduction is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. In this case, the space mode is set with the end of the 16R jackpot game. Then, this high-probability time-saving and space mode is continued until the jackpot is won in the high-probability time-saving and space mode and the jackpot game is executed. In this case, by setting the space mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmation image are displayed. The effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including G22 is displayed.

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

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

In addition, in the space mode in which the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, which is set when the jackpot symbol B02 or the jackpot symbol B08 is won when the mountain mode is set, the jackpot is not won. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the transition of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a jackpot when the space mode is set. It is the same as the aspect.

In addition, when the mountain mode is set in the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction, the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 are won, and the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, and 16R / RUB, 12R / RUB, It is assumed that 8R / RUB or 4R / RUB is executed and a high probability time reduction is set at the end of the RUB. In this case, as in the case where the jackpot symbols B03 to B06 are won in the above-mentioned empty mode, the space mode is set at the end of the RUB, and as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the display unit 7a The background image G101 for the space mode is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number number image G23 is displayed.

In addition, in the space mode in which the high probability time reduction set when the jackpot symbol B03 to the jackpot symbol B06 is won in the mountain mode is set, the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot. In this case, the transition mode of the effect mode is the same as the transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning a big hit when the space mode is set.

Further, in the mountain mode in which the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the 2R symbol, the 2R jackpot game is executed, and the 2R jackpot is executed. It is assumed that a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction is set with the end of the game. In this case, regardless of which game state is set, the mountain mode is set (the mountain mode continues) with the end of the 2R jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the display unit 7a The mountain mode background image G103 is displayed, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number number image G23 is displayed.

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

In addition, in the mountain mode in which the high probability time reduction or the low probability time reduction is set, which is set when the jackpot symbol B07 or the jackpot symbol B09 is won when the mountain mode is set, the jackpot is not won. The transition mode of the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times is the effect mode when the special figure variation display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot by shifting from the sky mode to the mountain mode described above. It is the same as the transition mode of.

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

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Special Figure 2, the ratio of selecting a jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, whereas a jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, when shifting to the space mode, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with high probability (high probability expectation). Further, in the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 2, the ratio of selecting the jackpot without payout with high probability time reduction is 2.5%, whereas the jackpot without payout with low probability time reduction is selected. The ratio is 20%. Therefore, if the mountain mode continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is reduced with a low probability (the degree of expectation of a high probability is low).

5. Explanation of effect by sub-control board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special drawing lottery, variable display of special drawing, big hit game, etc. by winning a prize in the starting ports 20 and 22 of the game ball. Then, the sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the content of the game performed by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 30. In addition, in FIGS. 15 to 30, in order to explain various effects, the display unit 7a of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially simplified and extracted.

5-1. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has a special symbol variation pattern and a special symbol lottery result (big hit determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and reach determination result) related to the variable display of the special symbol. The variation effect is controlled based on the variation pattern determination result of the special symbol). In the variable effect, the display unit 7a superimposes the effect symbol on a predetermined background image to perform variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol variation effect). In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, it may be suggested that the jackpot may have been won (so-called "big hit expectation"). Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol. In the following, the variable effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, on the display unit 7a, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100, and the special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variable display is not performed and the variable display of the special symbol is waiting, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the effect symbol is accompanied by the start. The variable display of 8L, 8C, and 8R is started. Then, if the special symbol variation pattern of the newly started variation display of the special symbol is the special symbol variation pattern of the loss without reach, the variation display of the special symbol ends without the reach occurring (stop of the special symbol). Along with the display), the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed with the loss stitches (so-called “separate stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), the left effect symbol 8L temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then FIG. 15 (D). As shown in FIG. 15 (E), the right effect symbol 8R temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), the middle effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. Finally, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once as shown in FIG. 15 (F). The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed).

In the example of FIG. 15, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R → the middle effect symbol 8C. It is not limited to, and can be set as appropriate.

Next, the variation effect when reach occurs will be described. In this case as well, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 16A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. , It is assumed that the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started as shown in FIG. 16 (B). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the left effect symbol 8L composed of the number “5” temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), the same number. The right effect symbol 8R composed of "5" is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction to reach (reach is generated or established).

In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. Can be done. In addition, the numbers of the production symbols that make up the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

Next, after the reach is established, the effect (reach effect) performed while the reach is held will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when the reach is established, the N reach is started from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, the medium effect symbol 8C, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

Here, when the variable effect being executed ends with N reach, the medium effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from this N reach state, and the effect symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery is displayed. A stop display is performed. If the lottery result of the special figure lottery due to the variable effect during execution is "missing", the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Since reach is generated in this variable effect, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 17 (B-1)). 8C temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss peculiar to the loss with reach The left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed by the eyes.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit" and the variable effect ends with N reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-2), the numbers are the same as the numbers constituting the reach. The effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and when the variation display of the special symbol ends (stop display of the special symbol), the temporary stop state is complete as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2). In the stopped state, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed with doublets peculiar to the jackpot.

In addition, if it does not end with N reach, in other words, it develops into a development effect, and if it develops to a weak SP reach or a strong SP reach via the development effect, for example, the medium effect symbol 8C when ending with N reach At approximately the same timing as the temporary stop timing, the medium effect symbol 8C again displays the fluctuation in the normal mode (at high speed), and serves as a turning point for whether weak SP reach is executed or strong SP reach is executed. Rush into the development production of.

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

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

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

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

In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), on the display unit 7a, the jackpot game start image G31 showing that the jackpot game has started and the image G32 (big hit) notifying the right-handed hit during the jackpot. The middle right-handed display image G32) is displayed. The display content of the jackpot game start image G31 and whether or not it can be displayed are appropriately set. For example, "BIG BONUS" is displayed in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the red symbol is performed. Further, in the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the blue symbol is performed, "BATTLE BONUS" is displayed. In the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the RUB symbol is performed, "RANKUP BONUS" is displayed. In the case of the opening effect of the jackpot game after the stop display of the effect symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, the jackpot game start image G31 is not displayed.

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

Finally, when the round game is finished and the ending is started, the ending effect is performed. In the ending effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the image G34 (effect mode entry image) indicating that the jackpot game ends on the display unit 7a and the effect mode is entered after the jackpot game. G34) is displayed. The display content of the effect mode entry image G34 and whether or not it can be displayed can be appropriately set. For example, when entering the space mode after the jackpot game, the effect mode entry image G34 composed of "space mode entry" is displayed. Similarly, when entering the sky mode or the mountain mode after the jackpot game, the effect mode entry image G34 composed of the "sky mode entry" or the effect mode entry image G34 composed of the "mountain mode entry" is displayed. Will be done.

5-3. Production in space mode Next, the production in space mode will be described.

First, the effect by the space mode in which the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is displayed and the notification that the time is shortened with high probability will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the space mode is set with the end of the jackpot game effect, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. And the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is completed, the variable display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the completed jackpot game is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol is started in the space mode, and then, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), it is assumed that the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In this case, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 does not change in conjunction with the variable display or the stop display of the effect symbol. The effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 does not change even after that until the next big hit is won in the space mode. In this way, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 in the space mode is currently in high probability time saving, and it is informed that the space mode (high probability time saving) will continue until the next big hit is won, but the space mode is The number of executions of the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol performed after the setting is not notified. That is, it is not possible to recognize the number of executions of the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol performed after the space mode is set by the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22.

Next, the effect of the space mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed and it is difficult to distinguish whether the time is high probability or low probability will be described. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the space mode is set with the end of the jackpot game effect, the background image G101 for the space mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the rest. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including the number number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is completed, the variable display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the completed jackpot game is displayed. Further, since the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started in this space mode, the remaining number number image G23 indicates "100". Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol is started in the space mode, the number of the remaining number number image G23 is reduced by "1" to "99". (Change). After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), when the variation display of the next effect symbol is started, the remaining number of times is counted. The number in image G23 decreases by "1" to "98" (changes). In this way, in the space mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number number image G23 decreases by "1" each time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 in the space mode is the remaining number of times of the variation display of the effect symbol that can be executed in the space mode (the remaining number of times in the space mode), in other words, the effect performed after the space mode is set. Although the number of executions of the variable display of the symbol is notified, it is not currently notified whether the time is high probability or low probability. That is, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 can recognize the remaining number of times in the space mode, in other words, the number of times of execution of the variation display of the effect symbol performed after the space mode is set.

5-4. Production by sky mode Next, the production by sky mode will be described.

First, the effect in the empty mode in which the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is displayed and the notification that the time is shortened with high probability will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the sky mode is set, the background image G102 for the sky mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 are included. The production mode remaining number of times image G21 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (D), the variable display (variable effect) is started from the state in which the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the empty mode, and then the effect symbol is displayed. It is assumed that the stop display is performed and the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In this case, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 does not change in conjunction with the variable display or the stop display of the effect symbol. The effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change even after that until the next big hit is won in the empty mode. As described above, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 in the sky mode is currently in high probability time saving, and notifies that the sky mode (high probability time saving) will continue until the next big hit is won.

Next, the effect of the empty mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed will be described. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the sky mode is set with the end of the jackpot game effect, the background image G102 for the sky mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the rest. The effect mode remaining number image G21 including the number number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is completed, the variable display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the completed jackpot game is displayed. Further, since the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started in the empty mode, the remaining number number image G23 indicates “100”. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol is started in the empty mode, the number of the remaining number number image G23 is reduced by "1" to "99". (Change). After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), when the variation display of the next effect symbol is started, the remaining number of times is counted. The number in image G23 decreases by "1" to "98" (changes). In this way, in the empty mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number number image G23 decreases by "1" each time the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the remaining number number image G23 in the empty mode is the remaining number of variations of the effect symbol that can be executed in the empty mode (the remaining number of times in the empty mode), in other words, the effect performed after the empty mode is set. Although the number of executions of the variable display of the symbol is notified, it is not currently notified whether the time is high probability or low probability. That is, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 can recognize the remaining number of times in the empty mode, in other words, the number of times the variation display of the effect symbol is executed after the empty mode is set.

5-5. Production by mountain mode Next, the production by mountain mode will be described.

In the mountain mode, unlike the space mode and the sky mode, the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22 is not displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the mountain mode is set with the end of the jackpot game effect, the background image G103 for the mountain mode is displayed on the display unit 7a, and the right-handed notification image G20 is displayed. And the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number number image G23 is displayed. Here, immediately after the jackpot game effect is completed, the variable display of the new effect symbol is not started, and the jackpot effect symbol related to the completed jackpot game is displayed. Further, since the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started in the mountain mode, the remaining number number image G23 indicates “100”. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol is started in the mountain mode, the number of the remaining number number image G23 is reduced by "1" to "99". (Change). After that, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), when the variation display of the next effect symbol is started, the remaining number of times is counted. The number in image G23 decreases by "1" to "98" (changes). In this way, in the mountain mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed, the number constituting the remaining number number image G23 decreases by "1" each time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 in the mountain mode is the remaining number of times of the variation display of the effect symbol that can be executed in the mountain mode (the remaining number of times in the mountain mode), in other words, the effect performed after the mountain mode is set. Although the number of executions of the variable display of the symbol is notified, it is not currently notified whether the time is high probability or low probability. That is, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 can recognize the remaining number of times in the mountain mode, in other words, the number of times the variation display of the effect symbol is executed after the mountain mode is set.

5-6. Mode continuation end branch point effect Next, the effect mode including the remaining number image G23 described above The space mode, sky mode, and mountain mode in which the remaining number image G21 is displayed are set, and the 100th time without winning a jackpot. The mode continuation end branch point effect performed in the variable effect started in 1 will be described.

First, the case of the space mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), it is assumed that the 99th variation effect is completed without winning a big hit after entering the space mode, and the 99th effect symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the number part of the remaining number number image G23 is "1". Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the 100th variation effect is started, the numerical portion of the remaining number number image G23 is switched from "1" to "0". It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation production is "loss without reach". Next, when one second elapses from the start of the variation effect, the door image G40 representing the pair of left and right doors is about to be closed, as shown in FIG. 25 (C). The door image G40 is displayed on the space mode background image G101, the effect mode remaining number image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, the space mode background image G101, the effect mode remaining number image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely closed. Can't be seen.

Here, when the current gaming state is a low probability time reduction and the mode is shifted from the space mode to the normal production mode, when 3 seconds have passed after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. 26 (Fig. 26) As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and at the same time, a black background image is displayed, and an image G41 (space mode end notification image G41) for notifying the end of the space mode is displayed. To. Then, when the space mode end notification image G41 is continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B-1), the background image G100 for the normal effect mode appears, and the effect of the mode showing the loss without reach is exhibited. Temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-1), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state has a high probability of shortening the time and the space mode continues, 3 seconds have passed since the pair of doors related to the door image G40 were completely closed, as shown in FIG. 26 (A-2). As described above, from the top of the door image G40, the effect mode continuation notification image G42 is displayed, which is actually a high probability time saving and notifies that the current effect mode (space mode) will continue until the next big hit winning. When the effect mode continuation notification image G42 is displayed, an effect image G43 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G42 stand out is displayed in the background. Then, when the effect mode continuous notification image G42 and the effect image G43 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B-2), the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear again. At the same time, a temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the form of showing the loss without reach is performed. In addition, the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop.

As shown in FIGS. 25 (B) to 25 (C), the door image G40 is displayed so that the background image G101 for the space mode, the remaining number of times image G21 in the effect mode, and the right-handed notification image G20 cannot be visually recognized. An effect that encourages the player to shift to the normal effect mode or to continue the space mode constitutes a mode continuation end branch point effect in the space mode.

Next, the case of the empty mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), it is assumed that the 99th variation effect is completed without winning the jackpot after entering the empty mode, and the 99th effect symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the number part of the remaining number number image G23 is "1". Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the 100th variation effect is started, the numerical portion of the remaining number number image G23 is switched from "1" to "0". It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation production is "loss without reach". Next, when one second elapses from the start of the variation effect, the door image G40 representing the pair of left and right doors is about to be closed, as shown in FIG. 27 (C). The door image G40 is displayed on the sky mode background image G102, the effect mode remaining number of times image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, the background image G102 for the sky mode, the remaining number of times image G21 in the effect mode, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely closed. Can't be seen.

Here, when the current game state is a low probability time reduction and the mode is changed from the empty mode to the normal effect mode, when 3 seconds have passed after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. 28 (Fig. 28) As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and at the same time, a black background image is displayed, and an image G51 (empty mode end notification image G51) for notifying the end of the empty mode is displayed. The door. Then, when the empty mode end notification image G51 continues to be displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-1), the background image G100 for the normal effect mode appears, and the effect of the mode showing the loss without reach is exhibited. Temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 28 (C-1), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state has a high probability of shortening the time and the empty mode continues, 3 seconds have passed since the pair of doors related to the door image G40 were completely closed, as shown in FIG. 28 (A-2). As described above, from the top of the door image G40, the effect mode continuation notification image G52 is displayed, which is actually a high probability time reduction and notifies that the current effect mode (empty mode) will continue until the next big hit winning. When the effect mode continuation notification image G52 is displayed, an effect image G53 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G52 stand out is displayed in the background. Then, when the effect mode continuous notification image G52 and the effect image G53 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-2), the sky mode background image G102 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear again. At the same time, a temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the form of showing the loss without reach is performed. In addition, the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop. The effect mode continuous notification image G52 and the effect image G53 are composed of the same images as the effect mode continuous notification image G42 and the effect image G53, but may be composed of different images.

As shown in FIGS. 27 (B) to 27 (C), the door image G40 is displayed so that the background image G102 for the sky mode, the remaining number of times image G21 in the effect mode, and the right-handed notification image G20 cannot be visually recognized. An effect that encourages the player to shift to the normal effect mode or to continue the empty mode constitutes a mode continuation end branch point effect in the empty mode.

Next, the case of the mountain mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), it is assumed that the 99th variation effect is completed without winning the jackpot after entering the mountain mode, and the 99th effect symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the number part of the remaining number number image G23 is "1". Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), when the 100th variation effect is started, the numerical portion of the remaining number number image G23 is switched from "1" to "0". It is assumed that the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th variation production is "loss without reach". Next, when one second elapses from the start of the variation effect, the door image G40 representing the pair of left and right doors is about to be closed, as shown in FIG. 29 (C). The door image G40 is displayed on the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining number image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining number image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 are completely closed. Can't be seen.

Here, when the current game state is a low probability time reduction and the mode is shifted from the mountain mode to the normal production mode, when 3 seconds have passed after the pair of doors related to the door image G40 are completely closed, FIG. As shown in A-1), the door image G40 fades out and is erased, and at the same time, a black background image is displayed, and an image G61 (mountain mode end notification image G61) for notifying the end of the mountain mode is displayed. The door. Then, when the mountain mode end notification image G61 is continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-1), the background image G100 for the normal effect mode appears, and the effect of the mode showing the loss without reach is exhibited. Temporary stop display of the symbol is performed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (C-1), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state has a high probability of shortening the time and the space mode is entered, 3 seconds have passed since the pair of doors related to the door image G40 were completely closed, as shown in FIG. 30 (A-2). As you can see, from the top of the door image G40, it is actually a high probability time saving, and the current production mode (mountain mode) shifts to the space mode, and the production mode continuous notification that the space mode continues until the next big hit is won. Image G62 is displayed. When the effect mode continuation notification image G62 is displayed, an effect image G63 for making the effect mode continuation notification image G62 stand out is displayed in the background. Then, when the effect mode continuous notification image G62 and the effect image G63 are continuously displayed for 3 seconds, then, as shown in FIG. 30 (B-2), the space mode background image G101 and the right-handed notification image G20 appear. , Temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the form of showing the loss without reach is performed. In addition, the effect mode remaining number of times image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. When the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed for 2 seconds, finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (C-2), the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed as a stop. The effect mode continuous notification image G62 and the effect image G63 are composed of the same images as the effect mode continuous notification images G42 and G52 and the effect images G43 and G53, but may be composed of different images.

As shown in FIGS. 29 (B) to 29 (C), the door image G40 is displayed so that the mountain mode background image G103, the effect mode remaining number image G21, and the right-handed notification image G20 cannot be visually recognized. The effect that encourages the player to shift to the normal effect mode or the space mode constitutes the mode continuation end branch point effect in the mountain mode.

In the specific examples shown in FIGS. 25 to 30, since the result of the special drawing 2 lottery related to the 100th variation effect was “loss without reach”, FIGS. 26 (B-1) and 26 (B-). 2), FIG. 26 (C-1), FIG. 26 (C-2), FIG. 28 (B-1), FIG. 28 (B-2), FIG. 28 (C-1), FIG. 28 (C-2). , FIG. 30 (B-1), FIG. 30 (B-2), FIG. 30 (C-1), and FIG. However, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery is "reach loss", a temporary stop display and a stop display of a predetermined combination of effect symbols indicating the reach loss are performed. Further, when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is "big hit", a temporary stop display and a stop display of a predetermined combination of production symbols indicating the winning jackpot symbol type are performed, and the jackpot game and the jackpot game production are performed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot games that can be executed when the jackpot is won include a 16R jackpot game in which a large number of game balls can be acquired and a 2R jackpot in which it is difficult to acquire a game ball. There are multiple types of jackpot games, including games. Then, when the game is controlled with a high probability in a short time after the 16R jackpot game is executed, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number number image G23 is displayed as the effect mode after the 16R jackpot game. Space mode is set. On the other hand, even when the game is controlled with a low probability after the 16R jackpot game is executed, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number number image G23 is displayed as the effect mode after the 16R jackpot game. Space mode may be set. Then, when the effect is performed in the space mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with high probability. In this way, after the 16R jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of game balls is performed, even if the game is actually controlled with a low probability time reduction that is more disadvantageous to the player than a high probability time reduction, the player , You can have a sense of expectation for the next big hit. In other words, if you win a jackpot that allows you to win a large number of game balls, you can make the player think that the chances will continue, which will improve the game interest.

In addition, the 16R jackpot is won in the normal game state (normal production mode), the space mode is set when the game is controlled with a high probability time reduction after the 16R jackpot game, and the 16R jackpot is won in the high probability time reduction (space mode). However, the space mode is also set when the game is controlled with a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction after the 16R jackpot game. However, the space mode in the former case constitutes a notification that the time is highly probable, and the space mode in the latter case constitutes a suggestion that the time is likely to be high. In this way, even in the same space mode, the situation in which the player is placed (contents indicated by the space mode) is different, so that it is possible to suppress boredom (monotonization) with respect to the space mode and improve the game interest. ..

Furthermore, if the 2R jackpot is won while the space mode production is being performed and the game is controlled with a high probability time reduction after the 2R jackpot game, the sky mode production that is likely to be a low probability time reduction is performed. .. In this way, when the production in the space mode is performed, the 2R jackpot game in which it is difficult to acquire the game ball is executed, so that the game is controlled with a high probability in a short time after the jackpot game. However, the production is performed in the sky mode, which is likely to have a low probability of shortening the time. In other words, if you win a jackpot that makes it difficult to win a game ball, you can make the player think that the chance is over, and the game interest will be further improved.

Further, even when the 6R jackpot is won in the normal production mode and the game is controlled with a high probability time reduction after the 6R jackpot game, the production in the mountain mode which is likely to be a low probability time reduction may be performed. In this way, even when the game is controlled with a high probability of a short time after the big hit game, when the 6R big hit game, which is more difficult to obtain a game ball than the 16R big hit game, is executed, the low probability of the time is shortened. Since the production can be performed in the mountain mode, which is highly likely to be, the game will be sharpened and the game will be more enjoyable. However, in the normal effect mode, when the 6R jackpot is won and the game is controlled with a high probability in a short time after the 6R jackpot game, the effect in the space mode may be performed. Moreover, the same blue pattern is stopped and displayed depending on whether the effect is performed in the space mode or the mountain mode after the 6R jackpot game. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which effect mode to enter from the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, the player's feeling of excitement can be maintained.

In addition, when the 16R jackpot is won in the normal game state (normal production mode) and the game is controlled with a high probability in a short time after the 16R jackpot game, a space mode for notifying that the game is in the high probability state is set, and the universe is set. If the 16R jackpot is won in the mode and the game is controlled with a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction after the 16R jackpot game, a space mode suggesting that there is a high probability of a high probability time reduction is set. That is, it informs that the space mode generated in the so-called "first hit" is in a high probability state, and suggests that the space mode generated in the so-called "ren-chan" is likely to be in a high probability state. In other words, the player can be completely relieved when playing in space mode after the first hit, but cannot be relieved from the bottom of his heart when playing in space mode after consecutive chans. Since you can feel a sense of tension, the entertainment of the game will improve.

In addition, in the low probability time reduction in which the time reduction number is set to 100 times, it is possible to continue until the next big hit winning on the premise that the remaining number of time reductions is notified by displaying the remaining number number image G23. An effect of notifying that the remaining number number image G23 is displayed and at least the time saving state continues longer than the low probability time saving in the high probability time saving which is confirmed and at least the time saving state continues longer than the low probability time saving. The mode continuation confirmation image G22 may be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous when the game is controlled with a high probability of shortening the time, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the remaining number number image G23 is displayed in the high probability time reduction, the switching condition is satisfied before the variation effect of the time reduction number "100 times" is completed in the high probability time reduction (in the first embodiment, the time reduction state is set. Since the mode continuation end branch point effect was executed in the 100th variation effect), the remaining number number image G23 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22, so that the player is made to pay attention to the remaining number number image G23. , It is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by displaying the number image G23 remaining.

Further, unlike the remaining number number image G23, the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 does not change its display mode with the execution of the variable effect, so that the difference between the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 and the remaining number number image G23 is clear. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of displaying the images G22 and G23, respectively. Further, in the case of a low probability time reduction, after performing the mode continuation end branch point effect, the remaining number number image G23 is deleted to notify that the time reduction was low probability, while in the case of a high probability time reduction, the time reduction is high. After performing the mode continuation end branch point effect, the remaining number of times numerical image G23 is switched to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 to notify that the time has been shortened with high probability, so that the effect of the effect is enhanced.

In addition, if a jackpot game with a ball is executed while the production is being performed in the sky mode or the mountain mode, which is likely to have a low probability of time reduction, the subsequent game state will be a high probability time reduction or a low probability time reduction. In either case, while the production is performed in the space mode, which is likely to have a high probability of time reduction, when the jackpot game without a ball is executed, the subsequent game state is either high probability time reduction or low probability time reduction. However, the sky mode or mountain mode, which is likely to have a low probability of shortening the time, is continued. In this way, if a jackpot game with a ball is executed in the sky mode or mountain mode, which is likely to have a low probability of time reduction, there is a possibility of a low probability time reduction, but the game can be played in a more promising space mode. On the other hand, if the jackpot game without payout is executed, there is a high probability that the time will be shortened, but since the production mode in which expectations can be expected continues, the decline in motivation for the game can be suppressed, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

6. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 41. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the RAM 84. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 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. 31 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the RAM 84, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and the normal / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this general / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B) are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is 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, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at 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 types of normal / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The random number counter 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 timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, 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), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch (not shown) 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. To do.

The next general / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is the same as the general / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 31. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing (S005)). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include a power failure monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer update provided in the RAM 84, and the like. In addition, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 20, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 22, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 30, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 31), and when the interrupt pulse is input (see FIG. 31). After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 81 executes a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) that is executed again. Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 34. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 27a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. Performs general prize opening prize ball processing for paying out prize balls (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27.

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

Subsequently, the ordinary symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is acquired (S206), and the acquired ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol hold storage unit 86 at the current number of ordinary symbol pending. It is stored in the storage area of the general drawing reservation storage unit 86 according to (S207).

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

Next, the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 2 hold provided in the RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Whether or not it is determined (S210). If the number of special figure 2 hold is "4" or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the number of special figure 2 hold is not "4" or more (less than "4"), ( NO) in S210), special figure 2 Hold number addition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is increased by "1".

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

Next, the second start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command specifying process, the starting winning command specifying table for the second starting port shown in FIG. 10 is collated with the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212, and the second starting winning is won. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the part of the normal probability state in the second starting winning command specifying table in FIG. Then, the command "E2H11H" is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in step S212 in the storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservations in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (S214).

Subsequently, in step S215, 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. If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222, and if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S215), the game ball is designated. The first starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first start port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the first start port 20 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port 20.

Next, the special figure 1 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 1 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Whether or not (S217). If the special figure 1 hold number is "4" or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not (less than) "4" or more (NO in S217). ), Special figure 1 Hold number addition processing is performed (S218). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a is increased by "1".

Next, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variable pattern random number counter value (label-). The special figure 1 related random number composed of TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S219).

Next, the first start winning command specifying process is performed (S220). In the first start winning command specifying process, the starting winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. 10 is collated with the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219, and the first starting winning is won. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the part of the normal probability state in the first starting winning command specifying table in FIG. Then, the command "E1H11H" is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E1H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

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

In the start winning command (first start winning command and second starting winning command) of the first embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two hexadecimal upper commands is the command type (starting winning command). It is the information to specify (being). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 22 is won). Further, among the lower two-digit commands in hexadecimal, the value of the upper digit is the game state information for designating the game state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower command is the hit / miss information indicating the hit / miss of the jackpot. The arrangement regarding the generation of such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

In step S222, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 30, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 30 (NO in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 30 (YES in S222), it is provided in the RAM 84. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S223). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 30 in one round game of the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the number of prizes that can be won in the large prize opening 30 (the number of prizes specified) in one round game is set to "9". Therefore, the process of step S223 is performed.

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

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation processing related to the control of the normal figure display 42, the normal figure hold display 44, and the electric chew 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the processes related to the normal figure display 42, the normal figure hold display 44, and the electric chew 23 are divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol changing process (S1103) is performed. , When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the normal electric accessory process (S1105) is performed. Do. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine the normal map fluctuation pattern, and the normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time according to the determined normal map fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal map display 42. And change the normal operation status to "2".

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

The normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the running normal figure started (whether to end the stop display of the normal figure). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal figure displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the electric chew opening pattern table.

The ordinary electric accessory process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. Then, when the auxiliary game is completed, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation processing related to the control of the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the grand prize device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing related to the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the grand prize device 31 is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1201). The game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (S1202) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". Medium processing (S1203) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3", special symbol confirmation processing (S1204) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4", a jackpot game The control process (S1205) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1206) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1202) is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

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

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

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

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

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. 37. In the special symbol standby process (S1202), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reservations is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning the second starting port 22, special figure 1 It is determined whether or not the number of holds is "0" (S1408). Then, when the number of special figure 1 reserved is also "0" (YES in S1408), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related random number acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1418). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is completed, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). , Turn on the customer waiting flag (S1420) and finish the special symbol waiting process.

When the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, when there is one or more memories of the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning the second starting port 22. Performs the special figure 2 determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403).

In the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the earliest stored special symbol random number stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b is read out, and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state ( Based on (see FIG. 6A), a jackpot hit / fail judgment (big hit determination) is performed. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol type is judged (big hit) based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 6 (C)) according to the current game state. Symbol type judgment) is performed. Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. Further, the game state data indicating the current game state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84 as the game state at the time of winning the big hit. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol specification command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time is shortened (S1451). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1451), select the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (Fig. 8 (A)) for the normal gaming state (S1455), proceed to step S1459, and if it is in the time saving state (S1451). Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag described later is ON (S1452). The fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag is basically turned on in the game state setting process (S1206) of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and the jackpot symbols B02 to B09. In other words, the effect mode including the remaining number number image G23 is turned on with the setting of the time saving state in which the remaining number image G21 is displayed. This is to ensure that the mode continuation end branch point effect consisting of a specific time is executed in the 100th variation effect after entering the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode.

If the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag is not ON (NO in S1452), select the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 8 (B)) for the normal time saving state (S1456), and then proceed to step S1459. If the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag is ON (YES in S1452), the fluctuation pattern determination counter described later is subtracted by "1" (S1453), and the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is "0". Whether or not it is determined (S1454). The fluctuation pattern determination counter is basically set to "100" in the game state setting process (S1206) of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot symbols A03 to A04 and the jackpot symbols B02 to B09. To. In other words, "100" is set according to the setting of the time saving state in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed. This is because the fluctuation pattern determination counter is updated (subtracted by "1") immediately before the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed, so that in the 100th fluctuation production after entering the space mode, sky mode, or mountain mode, This is to ensure that the mode continuation end branch point effect consisting of a specific time is executed.

If the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is not "0" (NO in S1454), the process proceeds to S1456, and if the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter is "0" (YES in S1454), a special time saving state is established. Special figure 2 for the above figure 2 The fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 8 (C)) is selected (S1457), the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned off (S1458), and the process proceeds to step S1459.

Subsequently, the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S1402 is confirmed (S1459), and it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a "big hit" (S1460). If it is a big hit (YES in S1460), select the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hit from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 (S1465), and then step. Proceed to S1466, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S1460), make a reach judgment (S1461). In the reach judgment, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach judgment table (see FIG. 6 (D)) according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state), and there is reach or no reach. Is determined.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1461 is “with reach” (S1462). If there is reach (YES in S1462), select the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss with reach from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457 (S1464). After that, proceed to step S1466, and if there is no reach (NO in S1462), check the current number of special figure 2 holdings, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457. Select (S1463) the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the special figure 2 hold number, and then proceed to step S1466.

Finally, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out the variation pattern random number, collates the variation pattern random number with the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1462 to S1464, and collates the variation pattern random number with the special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is judged (S1466), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer and determined as the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. The special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the special operation timer (S1467), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process. The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other process (S107) of FIG. 32. In addition, the set special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 2), information on the result of the jackpot judgment performed in the special figure 2 judgment process (S1402), and special figures. FIG. 2 Information on the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) (information including the presence / absence of reach and the information on the special figure fluctuation time) is included.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

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

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416), if it is ON (YES in S1416), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1417), and performs a special symbol standby process. If it is not finished and is not ON (NO in S1416), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1417.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information in special figure 2, but the first start If there is one or more memories of the special figure 1 related random numbers (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to the winning of the mouth 20, the special figure 1 judgment process (S1409) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment Perform processing (S1410). Since the special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1410) is the same process as the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1403), the description thereof will be omitted.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1412). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

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

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (FIG. 6 (B) and FIG. 6B). See FIG. 6 (C)).

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 39. In the special symbol variation processing (S1203), first, whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1403 or step S1410 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). ) Or not (S1501). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1501), when the variation processing of the special symbol is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1501), the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 41. Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 is displayed (S1502).

Subsequently, the time required for the stop display of the special symbol (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 seconds in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), indicating that the variation display of the special symbol ends. Set the fluctuation stop command in the output buffer (S1504), change the special operation status to "3" (S1505), and end the special symbol fluctuation processing.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1204), first, whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, whether or not the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). Is determined (S1601). When the stop display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1601), when the stop display of the special symbol is terminated by ending the special symbol confirmation process (YES in S1601), the current normal probability state and time saving state (time saving flag is set). It is determined whether or not it is ON and the high probability flag is OFF (S1602).

If it is not currently in the normal probability state and time saving state (NO in S1602), proceed to step S1606, and if it is currently in the normal probability state and time saving state (YES in S1602), a special symbol that can be executed in the normal probability state and time saving state. Decrement the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the remaining number of times of variable display (time saving remaining number) by "1" (S1603), and determine whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" ( S1604). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1604), the process proceeds to step S1606, and if the time saving remaining number counter value (time saving remaining number) is "0" (in S1604). YES), shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn off the time saving flag) (S1605). That is, the non-time saving state is set.

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

Subsequently, the jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1609), the special operation status is changed to "4" (S1610), and the special symbol confirmation process is completed. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-13) according to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and is predetermined according to the game state and the type of jackpot symbol. The opening time (the time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer, and the number of times the round game is executed is set in the round game remaining number counter provided in the RAM 84.

[Game status setting process]
Next, the game state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In the game state setting process (S1206), first, the jackpot symbol caused by the jackpot game related to the game state setting process is confirmed (S1701), and the game state (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set (S1702). Set the game status command according to the jackpot symbol in the output buffer (S1703). If the gaming state set in step S1702 is a high-probability time-saving, the high-probability flag and the time-saving flag are turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and if the game state is low-probability time-saving, the time-saving flag is turned on.

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

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

Here, if it is not a jackpot symbol other than the jackpot symbol related to the red symbol in the time saving state (NO in S1707), proceed to step S1710, and if it is a jackpot symbol other than the jackpot symbol related to the red symbol in the time saving state (YES in S1707). ), Turn on the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag (S1708), set "100" to the fluctuation pattern determination counter (S1709), change the special operation status to "1" (S1710), and set the game state. To finish.

7. Production control by the production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 52. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 42 from the ROM 93 and executes it.

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

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. In addition, the random number for effect determination is used to determine the effect content such as the random number for determining the effect pattern to be stopped and displayed, the random number for determining the effect effect pattern for determining the effect content of the variation effect, and the like. There are various random numbers. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two 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 is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a variable effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, and an ending effect, which will be described later). (Start command, etc.) is transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106 (executes various effects by voice), and a lamp control circuit, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The frame lamp 66 is made to emit light via 107 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 15A is operated (various effects are executed by the operation). The various effects include a variable effect, a jackpot game effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), operation promotion effect, customer waiting effect, and the like.

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

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

Further, the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an input process for creating the effect button switch data and the effect grip switch data based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the effect grip switch data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) by other processes (S4206) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to make the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing that matches the effect by the image or the like. A lamp control process for outputting the generated lamp data to the lamp control circuit 107 is performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a drive control process for creating or outputting drive data in order to drive the panel movable body 15A at a predetermined timing in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). The drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the panel movable body 15A in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an effect timer update process for updating the timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as the variable effect, the operation promotion effect, the customer waiting effect, and the jackpot game effect (S4202). .. Further, the customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the effect button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process and the effect grip switch data in the RAM 94 as the effect button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process and the effect grip switch data. Performs switch status acquisition processing (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize whether or not the effect button 63 is operated and whether or not the effect grip 64 is operated by the switch state acquisition process.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates an operation valid period and executes an operation promotion effect, and performs a predetermined advance notice effect when the effect button 63 and the effect grip 64 are operated during the operation valid period. Operation promotion effect control processing for this is performed (S4205).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100 as other processes, such as a variable effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect. Creation of lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66) and audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) based on the start command and the effect content indicated by the ending effect start command. ) And output to the voice control circuit 106 (S4206).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 45. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the main control board 80, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. Determine if it was stored in the buffer (S4301). If the start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the look-ahead effect determination process. In the look-ahead effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start winning command in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, if it is the first start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores it in the first start winning command hold storage unit 95a in the start winning command hold storage unit 95. On the other hand, if it is a second start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores it in the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b in the start winning command hold storage unit 95. The first start winning command hold storage unit 95a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation. The look-ahead effect includes a hold effect that displays the number of special symbol reservations in a special mode, a continuous advance notice effect that is related to each other over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the special symbol, and the like. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a stop effect symbol determination process for determining a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter, referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be finally stopped and displayed (S4402). Here, the stop effect symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 47. The stop effect symbol includes the above-mentioned "big hit effect symbol (red symbol, blue symbol, RUB symbol and 2R symbol)".

As shown in FIG. 46, in the stop effect symbol determination process, first, the stop effect symbol pattern determination for determining the stop effect symbol based on the special symbol analysis result and the special symbol fluctuation pattern analysis result is performed. Select a table (S4501). As shown in FIG. 51, a plurality of stop effect symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect symbol pattern determination table associated with the special figure analysis result and the special figure variation pattern analysis result. In each stop effect symbol pattern determination table, a random number value (stop effect symbol pattern) for determining the stop effect symbol pattern is applied to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (shown in FIG. 51). Random number value for judgment) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop effect symbol pattern determination random number (S4502), and stops effect based on the acquired stop effect symbol pattern determination random number. The symbol pattern is determined (S4503), and the process returns to the variation effect start process.

In the stop effect symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number acquired in step S4502 with the table selected in step S4501, determines the stop effect symbol, and determines the stop effect. Data representing a symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

Return the explanation to the variable effect start process (S4306). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining the effect content (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect (S4403). In the variation effect pattern determination process, a random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the current effect is selected from a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. A variation effect pattern is determined by selecting one table based on the mode, the special figure analysis result and the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and determining the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern using the selected table. To do. 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 operation promotion effect, the content of the operation promotion effect, the type of the effect development configuration, etc. The content of the variable production will be decided.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the advance effect and the content of the effect (S4404). In the advance notice effect determination process, a random number for the advance notice effect determination is acquired, and the current effect mode and special figure are selected from a plurality of advance notice effect determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, special figure, and special figure fluctuation pattern. One table is selected based on the figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the effect content are selected by determining the acquired random number for the advance notice effect determination using the selected table. To do. 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.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a variable effect start command indicating the effect content (variable effect content) of the variable effect consisting of the determined stop effect pattern, the variable effect pattern, the presence / absence of the advance notice effect, the effect content, and the like. Set in the buffer (S4405). In addition to the variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the variation effect start command includes the variation effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect content of the variation effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board. The effect content of the variation effect by the operation performed by the movable body 15A is included. When the variation effect start command set in step S4405 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 changes due to the image on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. Perform the production. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls voice according to the variation effect content indicated by the variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. The sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (variation effect by sound is executed), and the frame lamp 66 is emitted through the lamp control circuit 107 (variation effect by light emission is executed). Operate 15A (execute variable effect by operation).

Finally, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the special figure variation time based on the special figure variation pattern analysis result as the variation effect time (variation effect time) in the variation effect timer, and then the variation effect is started. The measurement of the elapsed time (variable effect elapsed time) is started (S4406), and the variation effect start process is terminated. The variation effect time set in the variation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update process in step S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the variation effect elapsed time by the variation effect timer. By recognizing the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 can generate an operation valid period (execute the operation promotion effect).

[Production mode remaining count display control process]
Next, the effect mode remaining number display control process will be described with reference to FIG. 48. As shown in FIG. 48, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON in the effect mode remaining number display control process (S4601). The effect mode remaining number display control flag is a flag that is turned on when the space mode, sky mode, or mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed is set, and the jackpot is won after the effect mode is set. It is shown that it is the period until the 100-time variation effect is completed (the period during which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed). If the effect mode remaining number display control flag is not ON (NO in S4601), the effect mode remaining number display control process is finished, and if the effect mode remaining number display control flag is ON (YES in S4601), the process proceeds to step S4602. ..

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect mode remaining number subtraction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4602), subtracts the counter value of the effect mode remaining number display counter by "1" (S4603), and produces the effect mode remaining. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the count display counter is 0 (S4604).

The effect mode remaining number subtraction command is a command indicating that the number of the remaining number number image G23 is reduced by "1". Therefore, when the image control board 100 receives the effect mode remaining number subtraction command, the number of the remaining number number image G23 displayed on the display unit 7a is reduced by "1". Further, the effect mode remaining number display counter is provided in the RAM 94, and is subtracted by "1" at the start of the variable effect. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 can count the number of executions of the variable effect performed after the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode in which the remaining number image G23 is displayed is set.

If the counter value of the effect mode remaining number display counter is not 0 (NO in S4604), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode remaining number display control process, and if the effect mode remaining number display counter counter value is 0. (YES in S4604), the effect mode remaining number display control flag is turned off (S4605), the effect mode remaining number zero flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4606), and the effect mode remaining number display control process is terminated. The effect mode remaining number zero flag is a flag indicating that the 100th variation effect has been performed since the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode in which the remaining number number image G23 is displayed is set.

[Production mode end control process]
Next, the effect mode end control process will be described with reference to FIG. 49. As shown in FIG. 49, in the effect mode end control process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the effect mode remaining number zero flag is ON (S4701). If the effect mode remaining number zero flag is not ON (NO in S4701), the effect mode end control process is finished, and if the effect mode remaining number zero flag is ON (YES in S4701), the effect mode remaining number zero flag is turned off. Then (S4702), it is determined whether or not the space mode is currently set (game progress / control in the space mode) (S4703).

If the space mode is not set (NO in S4703), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4708, and if the space mode is set (YES in S4703), it determines whether or not the time is currently high. Judge (S4704). If the effect control microcomputer 91 has a high probability of time reduction (YES in S4704), the space mode continuation command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4705), the effect mode end control process is terminated, and the effect mode end control process is not completed. (NO in S4704), set the time saving command in the output buffer of RAM94 (S4706), set the normal effect mode (S4707), and end the effect mode end control process.

In step S4708, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the empty mode is currently set (the game progresses and is controlled in the empty mode). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4713 if the empty mode is not set (NO in S4708), and if the empty mode is set (YES in S4708), it is currently determined whether or not the time is high. Judge (S4709). If the effect control microcomputer 91 has a high probability of time reduction (YES in S4709), the empty mode continuation command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4710), the effect mode end control process is terminated, and the effect mode end control process is not completed. (NO in S4709), set the time saving command in the output buffer of RAM94 (S4711), set the normal effect mode (S4712), and end the effect mode end control process.

In step S4713, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the mountain mode is currently set (the game progresses and is controlled in the mountain mode). If the mountain mode is not set (NO in S4713), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the effect mode end control process, and if the mountain mode is set (YES in S4713), the time is currently high. Whether or not it is determined (S4714). If the effect control microcomputer 91 has a high probability of shortening the time (YES in S4714), the space mode entry command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4715), the space mode is set (S4716), and the effect mode end control process is performed. If it is not finished and the time is not shortened with high probability (NO in S4714), the time saving command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4717), the normal effect mode is set (S4718), and the effect mode end control process is terminated.

The space mode continuation command is a command indicating that the space mode has been performed 100 times in the space mode, but the space mode continues after that, that is, that a high probability time reduction is currently set. is there. When the space mode continuation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 does not change the background image G101 for the space mode, the BGM for the space mode, or the like. At a predetermined timing of the variable effect to be started from now on, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is changed to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 (see FIG. 26 (B-2)).

In addition, the empty mode continuation command is a command indicating that the variation effect is performed 100 times in the empty mode, but the empty mode continues after that, that is, that a high probability time reduction is currently set. is there. When the empty mode continuation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 does not change the background image G102 for the empty mode, the BGM for the empty mode, or the like. At a predetermined timing of the variable effect to be started from now on, the remaining number number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is changed to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22.

In addition, the time saving command shifts from the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode to the normal production mode as the special figure fluctuation display is performed 100 times due to the low probability time saving. It is a command to indicate that. When the time saving command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines the background image G101 for the space mode and the space mode at a predetermined timing of the variation effect to be started from now on. The background image G100 for the normal effect mode and the BGM for the normal effect mode are changed from the BGM for the normal effect mode, and the right-handed notification image G20 and the remaining number of times image G21 for the effect mode are deleted (FIGS. 26 (A-1), 28 (FIG. A-1), see FIG. 30 (A-1)).

In addition, the space mode entry command is a command indicating that the fluctuation effect is performed 100 times in the mountain mode and then the space mode is entered, that is, that a high probability time reduction is currently set. .. When the space mode entry command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 arrives at a predetermined timing of the variation effect to be started (see FIG. 30 (B-2)). Then, the background image G103 for the mountain mode and the BGM for the mountain mode are changed to the background image G101 for the space mode and the BGM for the space mode, and the remaining number image G23 in the effect mode remaining number image G21 is confirmed to continue the effect mode. Change to image G22.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the normal effect mode or the space mode in steps S4707, S4712, S4718, and S4716, the effect mode flag corresponding to the effect mode is set in the effect mode flag area of the RAM 94. ..

[Production mode setting process]
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 50, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first follows the end of the jackpot game based on the combination of the jackpot symbol type indicated by the ending command and the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot. Judging the effect mode to be set Performs the effect mode judgment (S4801). The effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot is the RAM 94 as the effect mode data indicating the effect mode at that time when the special figure lottery result indicated by the special figure variation pattern analysis result is "big hit" in the variation effect start process. It shall be set in the predetermined area of.

The effect mode determination is performed using the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 52. In the effect mode determination table, the effect mode to be set for the combination of the jackpot symbol type and the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot, and the display content that first displays the effect mode remaining number image G21 (effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 "∞" Or the remaining number of times numerical image G23 “100”) is associated with it. The 13 types of jackpot symbols (A01 to A04, BG01 to B09) described in the "big hit symbol" column of the effect mode determination table of FIG. 52 are "big hit symbol types", and the effect mode determination of FIG. 52. The "normal production mode", "space mode", "sky mode", and "mountain mode" of the table are the "production modes at the time of winning a big hit".

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

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

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

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

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

8. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to modifications other than the modification described in the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, in the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode, when the RUB jackpot, in which the game is determined to be controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game, is won, the space is followed by the jackpot game (RUB). The effect is performed in the mode, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number number image G23 is displayed. However, the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed, and the game is played with a high probability. Is controlled, and it may be notified that the space mode continues until the jackpot is won (the jackpot game is executed).

Further, in the first embodiment, when the RUB jackpot is won in the normal effect mode, the effect is performed in the space mode after the jackpot game, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 is displayed. However, the production mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed, and it is notified that the game is controlled with a high probability and the space mode continues until the jackpot is won (the jackpot game is executed). It does not have to be.

Further, in the first embodiment, the time saving state ends and the game is controlled in the normal game state, so that the production in the normal effect mode is performed. However, after the time saving state ends, the jackpot is won. There is no effect in the normal effect mode for a predetermined period until the special figure variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), which is different from the normal effect mode, space mode, sky mode, and mountain mode. You may perform the production by the special production mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode, when the jackpot symbol A02 or A04 is won and the blue symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect mode including the remaining number of times numerical image G23 is included after the jackpot game. The remaining number of times image G21 is displayed and the effect is performed in the space mode, but the effect may be performed in an effect mode (sky mode or mountain mode) other than the space mode. In this case, in any case, the effect in the mountain mode may be performed, or the effect in the sky mode may be performed. Further, in the case of the space mode or the mountain mode, the effect may be performed in the mountain mode, and in the case of the sky mode, the effect may be performed in the sky mode. Further, in the case of the space mode or the sky mode, the effect in the sky mode may be performed, and in the case of the mountain mode, the effect in the mountain mode may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the mode continuation end branch point effect is produced in the 100th variation effect after the effect in the space mode and the sky mode in which the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number image G23 is displayed is started. However, the execution timing of this effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode including the remaining number image G23 The mode is set every predetermined number of times, such as the 10th, 20th, 30th, etc., since the effect in the space mode and the sky mode in which the remaining number image G21 is displayed is started. Whether or not to change from the remaining number number image G23 to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 when the effect mode is actually continued, that is, in the high probability state, although the continuation end branch point effect is executed. When the determination is made and it is determined to be changed, the remaining number number image G23 may be changed to the effect mode continuation confirmation image G22. In this case, the probability of determining that the remaining number number image G23 is changed to the effect mode continuation confirmed image G22 may be set to be constant, and the effect mode remaining number image G21 including the remaining number number image G23 is displayed. The effect may be increased or decreased as the number of fluctuation effects performed after the start of the effect in the space mode and the sky mode is increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the fluctuation effect is performed 100 times without winning the jackpot in the mountain mode when the high probability state is set, the space mode is switched to, but the mountain mode may be continued. .. Further, in the sky mode when the high probability state is set, the sky mode continues even if the fluctuation effect is performed 100 times without winning the jackpot, but the space mode may be switched to.

Further, in the first embodiment, the remaining number number image G23 is decremented by one each time the variation effect is started (that is, the countdown is performed), but the number is decreased each time the variation effect is started. By increasing (that is, counting up) one by one, the number of fluctuation effects executed after the time saving state (or space mode, sky mode, mountain mode) is set (hereinafter, " The number of times of shortened execution time) may be notified. Further, the specific display mode of the remaining number number image G23 is not limited to numbers. At the very least, it suffices for the player to be able to recognize the number of remaining time reductions or the number of time reduction executions. Further, the update of the numerical portion of the remaining number number image G23 is not limited to the start of the variable effect, and may be the end of the variable effect or the middle of the variable effect. Further, when the remaining number number image G23 is displayed, the remaining number number image G23 may not always be able to recognize the accurate time saving remaining number or time saving execution number. Therefore, the numerical portion of the remaining number number image G23 may not be updated at the start of each variation effect, but may be updated every predetermined number of times.

The names related to the effect mode and the names related to the various effects, or the specific effect contents and the effect contents of the various effects related to the effect mode are not limited to the first embodiment and can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the first embodiment, when it is determined to be a specific jackpot symbol type, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions of the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big prize device 31, a second big prize device that can be opened and closed and allows the game ball to enter when opened is provided at a position where the game ball in the game area 3 can reach, and during the big hit game. When the second big prize device is opened in a predetermined round game and the game ball that has entered the second big prize device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state is reached with the end of the big hit game. May be set. In this case, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second prize-winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds) and a second prize-winning device are difficult to win. A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol whose high probability state is difficult to set) that is open for a long time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, the specified period for the high probability state is not set, but a specified period may be provided. For example, if the special figure variable display is executed a predetermined number of times such as 160 times without winning the jackpot in the high probability state, the normal probability state may be entered. Further, although the number of time reductions is set to 100 times, other times (for example, 20 times, 60 times, 80 times, etc.) may be provided in place of or in addition to this number of times. In this case, the jackpot symbol type may be increased, and the number of time reductions may be different depending on the jackpot symbol type. Further, the number of time reductions may be set to 0. In addition, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the special figure variable display such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shots of the game ball, a specified period for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set. May be good.

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

It is also possible to apply the gaming machine of the present invention to a slot machine, another ball gaming machine such as an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like.

9. Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to E are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A to E, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B2, invention D is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D4, and invention E is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D4. , Is a general term for the following inventions E1 to E4.

According to the inventions A, B, C, and E, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-67682 has the effect of improving the interest in the game with respect to the problem 1 described below. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-67682, it is possible to determine whether or not a gaming ball is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and the determination determines that the gaming ball is a big hit. Then, a jackpot game in which a game ball can be acquired is performed. Then, after the jackpot game, there are cases where it is controlled in a normal probability state and cases where it is controlled in a high probability state. After the jackpot game, the game is improved by performing production in various production modes. However, as problem 1, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gaming machine that performs the production in various production modes after the jackpot game.

Further, according to the invention D, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-164592 has an effect of improving the interest in gaming with respect to the problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-164592, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and when the determination is performed, the determination is made. , The variable display of the symbol is performed. When a symbol of a specific mode is derived by variable display of the symbol, a jackpot game in which a game ball can be acquired is performed. Then, after the jackpot game, there are cases where it is controlled in a normal probability state and cases where it is controlled in a high probability state. When the game is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game, the number of times that the variable display of the symbol can be executed without executing the jackpot game is set in this high probability state. Therefore, when the game is played in the high probability state, the number of times that the variable display of the symbol can be executed without executing the jackpot game in this high probability state is displayed. However, as problem 2, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gaming machine controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game.

9-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1
Satisfaction of the judgment condition (special figure 1 entry into the first starting port 20 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 or special drawing 2 entering the second starting port 22 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 When the result of the judgment (big hit judgment) made based on (ball entry) becomes a specific result (big hit), a game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (big hit game) capable of acquiring a game medium (game ball). Board 80) and
A gaming machine including an effect control means (sub-control board 90) capable of executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode.
The specific game includes a first specific game (16R jackpot game) and a second specific game (2R jackpot game) in which it is more difficult to acquire a game medium than the first specific game. There is the specific game mentioned above,
After the specific game, the game control means plays a game in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability, or in a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state. Is controllable,
The effect mode includes a normal normal effect mode (normal effect mode) and a specific effect mode (space mode) that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the high probability state. There are different production modes,
The effect control means
When the game is controlled in the high probability state after the first specific game is executed, the first specific effect mode setting means (step) for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the first specific game. Production control microcomputer 91) that performs S4321 and
When the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the first specific game is executed, the second specific effect mode setting means (step) for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the first specific game. It is characterized by having an effect control microcomputer 91) that performs S4321.

9-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to invention A1.
The first specific effect mode setting means can set the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the first specific effect game performed as the specific result in the determination in the specific effect mode.
The second specific effect mode setting means can set the specific effect mode as an effect mode after the first specific effect performed as the specific result in the determination in the specific effect mode. And.

9-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or A2.
The effect control means performs the second specific game as the specific result in the determination in the specific effect mode, and after the second specific game is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability state. In this case, as the effect mode after the second specific effect, a special effect mode (empty) that is different from the normal effect mode and the specific effect mode and suggests that the high probability state is unlikely to be set. It is characterized by further having a special effect mode setting means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) for setting the mode).

9-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A4
A gaming machine according to one of the inventions A1 to A3.
A game area (game area 3) where a game ball can flow down, and
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the game area is provided.
The determination condition includes that the game ball enters the starting area.
The starting region has a variable starting region (second starting port 22) that can take either a closed state or an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the closed state.
The game control means can control the game in a normal non-advantageous gaming state (non-time saving state) or an advantageous gaming state (time saving state) in which the variable starting region is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-advantageous gaming state.
When the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the first specific effect mode setting means may be used as an effect mode after the first specific game. Specific production mode can be set,
When the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the second specific effect mode setting means may be used as an effect mode after the first specific game. The feature is that a specific effect mode can be set.

9-1-5. Invention A5
The gaming machine according to the invention A5
A gaming machine according to the invention A4.
In the starting area, in addition to the variable starting area, a specific starting area (first starting port 20) into which a game ball can enter is provided.
In the non-advantageous gaming state, the specific starting area is easier to enter than the variable starting area.
In the advantageous gaming state, the variable starting area is easier to enter than the specific starting area.
In the first specific effect mode setting means, the first specific game is executed with the result of the determination based on the entry into the specific starting region in the normal probability state and the non-advantageous gaming state as the specific result. When the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, and when the ball enters the variable starting region in the high probability state and the advantageous game state. When the first specific game is executed with the result of the determination based on the specific result as the specific result, and the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the said The specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the first specific game, and the specific effect mode is set.
In the second specific effect mode setting means, the first specific game is executed with the result of the determination based on the entry into the variable starting region in the high probability state and the advantageous gaming state as the specific result. When the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the first specific game is executed, the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the first specific game.
The specific effect mode is an effect after the first specific game in which the result of the determination based on the entry into the specific start region in the normal probability state and the non-advantageous game state is executed as the specific result. When set as the mode, while notifying the high probability state and the advantageous gaming state, the determination based on the entry into the variable starting region in the high probability state or the normal probability state and the advantageous gaming state. When the result is set as the effect mode after the first specific game executed as the specific result, it is characterized by suggesting that there is a high possibility of the high probability state and the advantageous game state. And.

9-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1
Satisfaction of the judgment condition (special figure 1 entry into the first starting port 20 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 or special drawing 2 entering the second starting port 22 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 When the result of the judgment (big hit judgment) made based on (ball entry) becomes a specific result (big hit), a game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (big hit game) capable of acquiring a game medium (game ball). Board 80) and
A gaming machine including an effect control means (sub-control board 90) capable of executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode.
The game control means
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability, or in a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state.
The effect control means
When the result of the determination in the normal probability state becomes the specific result and the specific game is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. With the first specific effect mode setting means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) to set a specific effect mode (space mode) different from the normal effect mode (normal effect mode) as the effect mode after the specific game. ,
When the result of the determination in the high probability state becomes the specific result and the specific game is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability state after the specific game is executed. The second specific effect mode setting means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the specific game, and
When the result of the determination in the high probability state becomes the specific result and the specific game is executed, the game is controlled in the normal probability state after the specific game is executed. It is characterized by having a third specific effect mode setting means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) for setting the specific effect mode as the effect mode after the specific game.

9-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
A game area (game area 3) where a game ball can flow down, and
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the game area is provided.
The determination condition includes that the game ball enters the starting area.
The starting region includes a first starting region (first starting region 20) and a second starting region (second starting region) that can be in either a closed state or an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the closed state. 2 There is a starting port 22),
The game control means can control the game in a non-advantageous gaming state (non-time saving state) or an advantageous gaming state (time saving state) in which the second starting region is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-advantageous gaming state.
In the non-advantageous gaming state, the first starting area is easier to enter than the second starting area.
In the advantageous gaming state, it is easier to enter the ball in the second starting area than in the first starting area.
In the first specific effect mode setting means, the specific game is executed with the result of the determination based on the entry of the ball into the first starting region in the normal probability state and the non-advantageous game state as the specific result. In this case, the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game.
The second specific effect mode setting means is a case where the specific game is executed when the result of the determination based on the entry into the second starting region in the high probability state and the advantageous gaming state becomes the specific result. On the condition that the game is controlled in the high probability state and the advantageous game state after the specific game is executed, the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game.
The third specific effect mode setting means is a case where the specific game is executed when the result of the determination based on the entry into the second starting region in the high probability state and the advantageous gaming state becomes the specific result. The specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game, provided that the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the advantageous game state after the specific game is executed. To do.

9-3-1. Invention C
The gaming machine according to the invention C is
Satisfaction of the judgment condition (special figure 1 entry into the first starting port 20 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 or special drawing 2 entering the second starting port 22 of the game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 When the result of the judgment (big hit judgment) made based on (ball entry) becomes a specific result (big hit), a game control means (main control) capable of executing a specific game (big hit game) capable of acquiring a game medium (game ball). Board 80) and
A gaming machine including an effect control means (sub-control board 90) capable of executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode.
The game control means
After the specific game, the game can be controlled in a normal probability state in which the probability of the specific result in the determination is a normal probability, or in a high probability state in which the probability of the specific result is higher than the normal probability state.
The effect control means
Even when the result of the determination becomes the specific result and the specific game is executed, and the game is controlled in either the normal probability state or the high probability state after the specific game. As the effect mode after the specific game is executed, a specific effect mode (space mode) different from the normal normal effect mode (normal effect mode) can be set.
When the specific effect mode is set as the effect mode after the specific game executed with the specific result when the effect is executed in the normal effect mode, the game is played in the high probability state. While notifying that it is controlled, when the effect is executed in the specific effect mode and is set as the effect mode after the specific game executed with the specific result, the high probability state It is characterized by suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game is controlled in.

9-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to the invention D1
Satisfaction of starting conditions (special figure 1 entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20 when the number of holdings is less than 4 or special drawing 2 entering the second starting port 22 of a game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 It is possible to execute variable display of identification information (special symbol, effect symbol) by entering the ball.
When a specific result (big hit symbol, jackpot effect symbol) is derived from the variable display, a special game (big hit game) that can acquire a predetermined game medium (game ball) is executed.
When the special game is executed, it is possible to set an advantageous game state (high probability time reduction, low probability time reduction), which is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal game state, as the game state after the special game. It ’s a game machine
After the advantageous gaming state is set, the advantageous gaming state is continued until the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) without deriving the specific result, and the identification information of the predetermined number of times is continued. The first game control means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S1204 and step S1206) that switches from the advantageous game state to the normal game state by performing the variable display of
After the advantageous gaming state is set, the second gaming control means capable of continuing the advantageous gaming state even after the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times without deriving the specific result. (Game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S1204 and step S1206) and
A display control means (sub-control board 90, image control board 100) for displaying an image on a display means (image display device 7) capable of displaying an image is provided.
The display control means
It is a condition that the first image (remaining number number image G23) can be displayed when the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the first game control means, and the variable display of the identification information is executed. The first display control means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4307 and step S4321) that changes the display mode of the first image.
When the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the second game control means, unlike the first image, after the advantageous game state is set, the specific result is not derived and the specific result is not derived. A second display control means (step) capable of displaying a second image (effect mode continuation confirmed image G22) suggesting that the advantageous gaming state can be continued even after the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times. It is characterized by having an effect control microcomputer 91) that performs S4307 and step S4321.

9-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to the invention D2
A gaming machine according to invention D1.
When the game is controlled in the advantageous game state by the second game control means, the variable display of the identification information is performed the predetermined number of times without deriving the specific result after the advantageous game state is set. The first image can be displayed until the first image is performed, and the display mode of the first image is changed on condition that the variable display of the identification information is executed. It is characterized by further having a third display control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4308) for switching to the second image.

9-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to the invention D3
A gaming machine according to invention D2.
The second display control means and the third display control means do not change the display mode of the second image when the variable display of the identification information is executed while the second image is being displayed. It is characterized by that.

9-4-4. Invention D4
The gaming machine according to the invention D4
A gaming machine according to invention D2 or D3.
The first display control means and the third display control means can execute a specific effect of whether the advantageous gaming state continues or ends in the advantageous gaming state.
The first display control means can erase the first image in response to the completion of the specific effect.
The third display control means is characterized in that the first image can be switched to the second image when the specific effect is completed.

9-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to the invention E1
Satisfaction of starting conditions (special figure 1 entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20 when the number of holdings is less than 4 or special drawing 2 entering the second starting port 22 of a game ball when the number of holdings is less than 4 By entering the ball), it is possible to execute variable display of the symbol (special symbol, effect symbol) by the symbol display means (special symbol display 41, image display device 7).
When a symbol of a specific mode (big hit symbol, jackpot effect symbol) is derived from the variable display, a special game (big hit game) capable of acquiring a predetermined game medium (game ball) is executed.
When the special game is executed, after the special game, the game is played in the first game state (low probability time reduction) or in the second game state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. It ’s a controllable gaming machine,
As the effect mode when the variable display of the symbol is performed, the normal normal effect mode (normal effect mode) and the high expectation effect suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the second game state. Set a mode (space mode) or a low expectation effect mode (sky mode, mountain mode) that suggests that the game is less likely to be controlled in the second gaming state than the high expectation effect mode. Equipped with a possible effect mode setting means (effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321)
The special game includes a first special game (16R jackpot game) and a second special game (2R jackpot game, 6R jackpot game) in which it is more difficult to acquire a game medium than the first special game. ,
After the first special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state after the first special game, or the game may be controlled in the second game state.
After the second special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state or the game may be controlled in the second game state after the second special game.
The effect mode setting means is
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the first special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the first special game. Is controlled, the high expectation effect mode means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) capable of setting the high expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the first special game, and
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the second special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the second special game. Is controlled, the low expectation effect mode means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4321) that can set the low expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the second special game is provided. It is a feature.

9-5-2. Invention E2
The gaming machine according to the invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1.
The low expectation effect mode includes at least a first low expectation effect mode (mountain mode) and a second low expectation effect mode (empty mode) different from the first low expectation effect mode.
When the first low expectation effect mode is set when the high expectation effect mode setting means is controlled in the second gaming state, the predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied, and the mode shift condition is satisfied. While the first low expectation effect mode can be set to the high expectation effect mode, when the second low expectation effect mode is set, the high expectation effect can be set from the second low expectation effect mode. It is characterized by limiting the setting to the mode.

9-5-3. Invention E3
The gaming machine according to the invention E3
A gaming machine according to invention E2.
In addition to the first gaming state and the second gaming state, a normal normal gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state is provided.
When the first game state is controlled, the normal game state is set by performing the variable display of the symbol a predetermined number of times without executing the special game, while the second game. When the state is controlled, it is possible to control in the second game state even after the variable display of the symbol has been performed a predetermined number of times without executing the special game.
When the first low expectation effect mode or the second low expectation effect mode is set while being controlled in the first gaming state, the normal gaming state is set. A normal effect mode setting means for setting the normal effect mode in place of the first low expectation effect mode or the second low expectation effect mode is provided.
The predetermined mode transition condition includes that, when controlled in the second game state, the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times without executing the special game. It is characterized by.

9-5-4. Invention E4
The gaming machine according to the invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to invention E3.
A game area (game area 3) where a game ball can flow down, and
A starting area (starting ports 20, 22) provided in the game area is provided.
The starting condition includes that the game ball enters the starting area.
The starting region includes a first starting region (first starting region 20) and a second starting region (second starting region) that can be in either a closed state or an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the closed state. 2 There is a starting port 22),
The game can be controlled in a non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state) or a specific gaming state (time saving state) in which the second starting region is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-specific gaming state.
The game can be controlled in the normal probability state or the high probability state in which the probability that the symbol of the specific aspect is derived from the normal probability state is high.
The first gaming state is the normal probability state and the specific gaming state.
The second gaming state is the high probability state and the specific gaming state.
The normal gaming state is the normal probability state and the non-specific gaming state.
In the non-specific gaming state, it is easier to enter the ball in the first starting area than in the second starting area.
In the specific gaming state, it is easier to enter the ball in the second starting area than in the first starting area.
The low expectation effect mode means
In the normal effect mode, the effect after the second special game is performed by deriving the symbol of the specific aspect by the variable display of the symbol performed based on the entry into the first starting region. The first low expectation effect mode can be set as the mode.
After the second special game performed by deriving the symbol of the specific aspect by the variable display of the symbol performed based on the entry into the second starting region in the high expectation effect mode. The second low expectation effect mode can be set as the effect mode.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display unit 20 ... 1st start port 22 ... 2nd start port 23 ... Electric chew 30 ... Grand prize opening 31 ... Grand prize device 63 ... Production button 64 ... Production grip 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 82 ... CPU
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84 ... RAM
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Claims (1)

When the start condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means.
When a symbol of a specific mode is derived from the variable display, a special game is executed and the game is executed.
When the special game is executed, it is a gaming machine capable of controlling the game in a first gaming state or a second gaming state that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state after the special game.
As the effect mode when the variable display of the symbol is performed, a normal normal effect mode, a high expectation effect mode suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the second game state, or the above-mentioned It is provided with an effect mode setting means capable of setting a low expectation effect mode, which suggests that the game is less likely to be controlled in the second game state than the high expectation effect mode.
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game different from the first special game.
After the first special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state or the game may be controlled in the second game state.
After the second special game is executed, the game may be controlled in the first game state or the game may be controlled in the second game state.
When the game is controlled in the first game state, the symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times without the special game being executed, which is disadvantageous to the player from the first game state. While a normal normal game state may be set, when the game is controlled in the second game state, the variable display of the symbol a predetermined number of times is performed without executing the special game. It may be controlled in the second game state even after it is broken.
The effect mode setting means is
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the first special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the first special game. Is controlled, the high expectation effect mode means capable of setting the high expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the first special game, and the high expectation effect mode means.
When the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the second special game is executed in the low expectation effect mode, the game is played in either the first game state or the second game state after the second special game. Is controlled, the low expectation effect mode means capable of setting the low expectation effect mode as the effect mode after the second special game, and the low expectation effect mode means.
When the low expectation effect mode is set while being controlled in the first game state, the normal game state is set and the normal game state is replaced with the normal low expectation effect mode. Has a normal production mode means for setting the production mode,
The low expectation effect mode setting means ends the second special game when the symbol of the specific aspect is derived and the second special game is executed when the high expectation effect mode is set. The low expectation effect mode can be set according to the above.
When the high expectation effect mode means is controlled in the second gaming state and the low expectation effect mode is set, the low expectation degree effect mode means is satisfied when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. It is possible to set from the production mode to the high expectation production mode.
The predetermined mode transition condition includes that, when controlled in the second gaming state, the symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times without executing the special game. A gaming machine featuring.

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