JP6930717B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not a game ball is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and when the determination is made, a variable display of a symbol is performed. The variable display of the symbol informs the result of the determination. Then, while the variable display of the symbol is being performed, the variable effect is performed. Expectations for big hits are suggested in the variable production, and the hobby of the game is improved. Further, in the jackpot game, the jackpot game production is performed, but during the jackpot game production, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game is suggested, and the game interest may be improved. be.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-039887

However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine in which the production is performed by operating the operating means as described above in order to improve the game interest.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
It is a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of executing a production change.
The effect control means
It is possible to advance the effect change from the initial mode to the preset final mode.
Before the effect change is performed, a specific effect for notifying information related to the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect may be executed.
In the specific effect, once the first information indicating that the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect is the change of the first pattern is notified, the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect is the first. There are times when the change is changed to the second information indicating that the change is the second pattern different from the change in the pattern, and there are times when the change is not made from the first information to the second information, and there is a case where the change is made to the second information. It is characterized in that the possibility that the player will be in a specific gaming state that is advantageous differs depending on whether or not the second information is changed.

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 figure 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 game flow. 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 production 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 an 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 from the start of the fluctuation production of the pinch arrival loss loss fluctuation, the fluctuation per pinch avoidance success, and the fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure until the reach is established. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete example which became reach by the fluctuation production by a space mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the image which the enemy character appears and attacks the hero character. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows the loss without reach is performed, and the case where the pinch avoidance challenge effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the energy rise effect is performed after the gauge maximum value determination effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the energy rise production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the energy rise production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the pinch avoidance success notification effect is performed, and the stop display of a RUB symbol is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is performed, and the stop display of a 2R symbol is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which the empty mode is started after 2R jackpot game is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the gauge maximum value arrival effect is executed by operating the effect grip. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice are executed after the effect grip is operated but the gauge maximum value arrival effect is not executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the gauge maximum value determination effect when the gauge maximum value decreases. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice are executed after the gauge maximum value decreases in the gauge maximum value determination effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice are executed after the gauge maximum value decreases in the gauge maximum value determination effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice are executed after the gauge maximum value decreases in the gauge maximum value determination effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the energy rise effect and the cut-in notice are executed after the gauge maximum value decreases in the gauge maximum value determination effect. 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. 46. 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. It is a flowchart of a special figure variation 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. 57. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of the pinch avoidance challenge effect judgment processing. It is a flowchart of an effect mode setting process. It is a flowchart of gauge maximum value determination effect control processing. It is a flowchart of energy rise effect control processing. It is a flowchart of the energy rise effect control process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a stop symbol pattern determination table. It is a gauge maximum value judgment table. This is an effect mode determination table. (A) is an energy increase execution determination table, (B) is a cut-in notice execution determination table, and (C) is a gauge maximum value arrival effect execution 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 toward the player facing the pachinko game machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine 1 is the game facing the pachinko game machine 1. This will be described as a direction in which the person approaches the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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, in which an opening 10A having a substantially circular shape in the front view is formed. At the lower end of the center decorative 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 a game area 3 and 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 ball into 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 protrudes vertically into the game area 3, 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 port 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 one general winning opening 27 are provided on the second flow path. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path by hitting right to pass through the gate 28, to the second starting port 22, the large winning opening 30, or the general winning opening 27. You can aim for a prize.

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, the display units 40 include a special figure 1 display 41a capable of variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 41b capable of variably displaying the special figure 2, and a 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 number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of hold of the variable display of special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b), which will be described later, 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. 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 as appropriate, 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. be. 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 holdes 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 stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, the normal map derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one regular map selected from a plurality of types of regular maps by the regular map 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 (or the right of the general drawing lottery) of the general drawing for the passing 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 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 are played. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 7 of the board 2. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control 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. 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 contact of the player with the handle 60 and outputs the 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 symbol determination table, a gauge maximum value determination table, an effect mode determination table, a gauge rise determination table, a cut-in notice execution determination table, a gauge maximum value arrival effect execution determination table, and the like, which will be described later. ing. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. 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, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 142 reads the 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 ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. The CPU may be mounted using the voice control circuit 106 as a substrate. 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 board, 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 a variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the 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, there are big hits and misses in the results of the special figure 1 lottery. 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 judgments 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 determining a jackpot. 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, a 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 variable effect is performed 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". The effect symbols include a normal effect symbol, which is a normal effect symbol, and a small effect symbol, which is basically smaller than the normal effect symbol.

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

Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of, for example, numbers from "1" to "8". Then, in the variable display of the normal effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R scroll from the top to the bottom of the display unit 7a, and the numbers displayed (visible) in the display unit 7a are replaced one after another. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display of the normal effect symbol is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, but may be another mode such as the mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, the numbers constituting the normal effect symbol may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, the number may rotate at the fixed position). Further, in the variable effect, in addition to the normal effect symbol, an effect image other than the normal effect symbol such as a small effect symbol, a background image, and a character image is also displayed.

Then, when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, 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 variable effect. Specifically, the reach is a state in which there is only one scroll-displayed normal effect symbol among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the scroll-displayed normal effect symbol stops at which symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of "5 ↓ 5") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit is displayed depending on whether it is displayed (see FIG. 16 (D)). The normal effect symbol that is not scrolled in the reach is temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined normal effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (a predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, it is not replaced with a different normal effect symbol, but a slight fluctuation (for example). , Some reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, some repeated 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 the non-time saving state and the time saving state are the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the display result: the special figure variable 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. 6 (D), the reach determination table used in the non-time saving state is determined to have "reach (generate reach)" than the reach determination table used in the time saving state. Many judgment values are distributed. 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 normal effect symbol in the variable display after the variable display of the normal effect symbol is started in the variable effect. Without doing so, the variable display of the normal effect symbol ends and the stop display of the normal effect symbol is performed. 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".

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

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

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) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state. There is a variation pattern determination table of FIG. 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for a time saving state). 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 figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the normal time saving state) and specific conditions for reference. There is a special special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a special time saving state) used when is satisfied. The "specific condition" here means a predetermined number of times (in the first embodiment, in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning a jackpot after a time saving state is newly set by winning a jackpot symbol of a predetermined type. It is set that the variable display of the special symbol of "time reduction number (100 times) -1" times) described later is performed. On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state) used in the non-time saving state and the normal time saving state are used. Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for normal time saving state) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for special time saving state) used at times FIG. 2 Fluctuation pattern determination table).

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 variation effect includes a normal variation effect in which the variation display ends after the variation display of the normal effect symbol starts and the variation display mode maintains the normal normal mode, and a variation effect after the variation display of the normal effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect in which the display mode 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. As the production that composes the production flow of the fluctuation production, normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), development production, special reach (SP reach), pinch arrival production, pinch avoidance challenge production, and mode continuation end branch point production be. 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 normal effect symbol is variably displayed at a high speed to the extent that it is difficult to recognize, without the normal 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 normal effect symbol to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach in the special variation effect is established (determined) are composed of the normal variation.

Immediately after the reach is established (confirmed), the N reach is a state in which the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the normal effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped, and the remaining one is normal. This is a production in which the design slows down and fluctuates at a lower speed than the normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than the development effects and SP reach described below. 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 basically stops at the same normal effect symbol as the normal effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of loss, the remaining one normal effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the normal effect symbol constituting the reach. If the variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one normal 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. (Switches).

In the development effect, the established reach is maintained, but the normal effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol 8L is the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is the display unit 7a). This is an effect in which a dedicated background image is displayed (the image flows) while it is moved to (upper right of). 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 (image flows) for a longer time than the background image for the development effect while the reach in the development effect is maintained. The weak SP reach and the strong SP reach are types of SP reach that can be executed in the normal gaming state described later, and the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although the details will be described later, in the strong SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the production content of the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with the enemy character at the enemy's base is displayed (the 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).

In addition, the pinch arrival effect is an effect that can be executed mainly in a time-saving state, which will be described later, and develops (executes) immediately after the reach is established. The established reach is maintained even in the pinch arrival effect, but the normal effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol 8L is the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is the display unit 7a). A dedicated background image is displayed (the image is played) while moving to (upper right of). A background image dedicated to the pinch arrival effect is displayed, in which the main character is attacked by an enemy character and becomes a pinch.

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

In addition, the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the development production, SP reach, pinch arrival production, and pinch avoidance challenge production is always reachable in the development production, SP reach, pinch arrival production, and pinch avoidance challenge production. Not only is the normal effect symbol constituting the above visible on the display unit 7a, but for example, the normal effect symbol constituting the reach is temporarily difficult or invisible from the display unit 7a in relation to the dedicated background image. It shall include possible states.

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 special figure variation pattern determination table for the special time saving state described above. , The turning point of whether the specific production mode (space mode, sky mode, mountain mode) described later continues or ends, in other words, the turning point of whether the time saving state favorable to the player continues or ends. It is a production that excites the player by creating it.

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table of FIGS. 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 time saving 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 next variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently 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 (winning or not 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 a 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 hit / 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 normal drawing lottery on the condition that the number of reserved normal 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".

The main control board 80 acquires a normal symbol random number and converts it into a normal symbol random number when the normal symbol variation start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). 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. 5 (B)).

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 variation pattern determination of the normal map is a determination for determining the variation pattern of the normal map using the fluctuation pattern determination table of the normal map 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 that 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 15 seconds) in the non-time reduction state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal map fluctuation time 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 general 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 the special figure display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with 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. Then, 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 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on for the first time 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 stop display of the jackpot symbol is performed, 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 a "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".

In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04, the round game is performed 12 times, and the big winning opening 30 is opened once per round game from 1R to 12R. However, unlike the 12R 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 12R with a maximum of 0 with one opening. . The big prize opening 30 opens for 1 second. From 7R to 12R 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 12, the actual number of round games is 6. In the following, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol A02 to the jackpot symbol A04 is referred to as a "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 normal effect symbol (RUB symbol) that appears only when the jackpot symbol is won is displayed in the special symbol variable display. .. Therefore, in the following, these jackpot games are collectively referred to as "Rank Up Bonus (RUB)". 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 the 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". Further, the jackpot symbol B03, which is a jackpot that executes 16R / RUB, is also called a "16RUB jackpot", and the jackpot symbol B04, which is a jackpot that executes 12R / RUB, is also called a "12RUB jackpot". A certain jackpot symbol B05 is also referred to as "8RUB jackpot", and a jackpot symbol B06 which is a jackpot that executes 4R / RUB is also referred to as "4RUB jackpot". Then, 16 RUB jackpot, 12 RUB jackpot, 8 RUB jackpot, and 4 RUB jackpot are collectively referred to as "RUB jackpot".

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B07 and the jackpot symbol B09, 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 saving 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 normal game state is in effect. 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 it is a rich production that is in a 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 production in the fluctuation production, the SP reach, the pinch arrival production, and the production other than the pinch avoidance challenge production, in other words, the entire section in the normal fluctuation production and the development production before the special fluctuation production (variation). It is a section from the start of the effect to the reach + during N reach) and a background image when the variable 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 are 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 a 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 a jackpot game, a game state set at the end of the jackpot game, and a number of time reductions when a 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 normal effect symbol and the small effect symbol, and the stop mode (combination) of the three effect symbols when the stop display is performed determines the special figure lottery result. Represents.

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 normal effect symbol, the medium normal effect symbol, the right normal effect symbol, the upper small effect symbol, the small and medium size effect symbol, and the lower small effect symbol = "1.5.1", "2. It is composed of "5.2", "4.5.4", "6.3.6", and "8.3.8". 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 normal effect symbol, the medium normal effect symbol, the right normal effect symbol, the upper small effect symbol, the small and medium size effect symbol, and the lower small effect symbol = "1 ・ R ・ 1", "2. It is composed of "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 normal effect symbol and the small effect symbol consisting of "R" other than the numbers are stopped and displayed as the medium effect symbol and the small and medium effect symbol.

Next, the "big hit game" as 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 drawing 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, 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 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 a 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. Further, 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 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 (the number of times remaining in the time saving) that can execute the special figure variation display with the low probability time saving) is displayed in 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 when 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 it is more likely that the time is low. 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 the 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 when 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, when the space mode is set, 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 remaining in the 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 number remaining 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. be.

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 fluctuation 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. In this case as well, 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 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. be.

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 the prize ball (the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is short, in other words, the big winning opening 30 opens the time when it is difficult to win the 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 a "big hit game without a ball", and the jackpot symbols B07 and B09 that execute the jackpot game without a ball are called "big hit without a ball". Refer to.

Here, in the jackpot symbol type determination for Special Figure 2, the ratio of selecting the jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, while the jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 15%. 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 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 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, 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 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. be.

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 symbols B03 to 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. be.

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 is stopped and displayed by the 2R symbol, and the 2R 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 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 sky mode background image G102 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 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. be.

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 the jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, while the jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with a high probability (high probability expectation) when the mode is shifted to the space mode. 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. be.

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 jackpot 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 stop display is performed 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. be.

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 the jackpot with a high probability of time reduction is 62.5%, while the jackpot with a low probability of time reduction is selected. The percentage selected is 10%. Therefore, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the time is shortened with a high probability (high probability expectation) when the mode is shifted to the space mode. 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 shortened 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. 20 to 43. In FIGS. 20 to 43, in order to explain various effects, the display unit 7a, the effect button 63, and the effect grip 64 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are partially simplified and extracted.

4-1. Fluctuation effect First, the variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has the special symbol variation pattern and the 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 performs variable display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. 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 upper small symbol is displayed. 9U, small and medium-sized symbol 9C and lower small symbol 9D are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the special symbol variation display is started from the state of waiting for the special symbol variation display. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started with the start, and the variable display of the upper small symbol 9U, the small and medium-sized symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D is started. 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). When the temporarily stopped effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are completely stopped at different points, that is, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped, the three small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D are displayed. The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped all at once with the same variation, and the small symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D are also stopped and displayed.

In the example of FIG. 15, when the stop display of the effect 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. From the state where the upper small symbol 9U, the small and medium-sized symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the variable display starts and the variable display of the upper small symbol 9U, the small and medium-sized symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D starts. 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). Even if the reach is established with the normal effect symbol, the variable display of the upper small symbol 9U, the small and medium-sized symbol 9C, and the lower small symbol 9D is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and it is appropriately set. 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 a variable display (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

Here, when the variable effect being executed ends at 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 normal effect symbol according to the result of the special figure lottery. Is stopped and displayed. If the lottery result of the special figure lottery due to the variable effect during execution is "missing", the stop display of the normal effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. In this variation effect, since reach is generated, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-1), the numbers are different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 17 (B-1)). The production symbol 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. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are completely stopped at the loss pattern peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed, the three small ones are displayed. The symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D are stopped all at once with the same loss as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, which is peculiar to the loss with reach, and the small symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit" and the variable effect ends with N reach, for example, from the same number as the number constituting the reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-2). As shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the temporary stop state is changed when the effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction and the variation display of the special symbol ends (stop display of the special symbol). It is in a completely stopped state, and the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed at the hits peculiar to big hits such as doublets. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are completely stopped at a hit peculiar to the jackpot, that is, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped, the three small symbols 9U , 9C, 9D all stop at the same hits peculiar to the big hit as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D is also performed.

In addition, when it does not end with N reach, in other words, when it develops into a development effect or SP reach, for example, when the medium effect symbol 8C ends with N reach, the middle effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped at the same timing as the medium effect symbol 8C. Will again display the fluctuations in the normal mode (at high speed), and enter the development production and SP reach.

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). The stop display of the effect symbols indicating the loss (stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D) is performed, and the next variable effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), it finally develops into a scene where the main character wins the battle (video flows), and as shown in FIG. 18 (D-2). The stop display of the effect symbols indicating the jackpot (stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop display of the small symbols 9U, 9C, 9D) 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 big hit game is started, the sub control board 90 starts the big hit game effect. The jackpot game effect includes, for example, an opening effect 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. 19A, 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), on the display unit 7a, the image G34 (effect mode entry image) indicating that the jackpot game ends and the effect mode set after the jackpot game is entered. 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. Pinch effect Next, the pinch effect that can be performed in the variable effect of the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode in which the time saving state is mainly set will be described. Since the pinch effect can be executed in the variable effect according to the special figure 2 variation display, it can be executed mainly in the space mode, the sky mode, and the mountain mode in which the time saving state is set, but the normal game state is It can also be executed in the set normal effect mode. Even in the non-time saving state, the pinch effect can be executed when the special figure 2 variation display based on the special figure 2 lottery is performed.

The pinch effect is a kind of reach effect performed in the reach state. Types of pinch effect (pinch effect pattern) include pinch arrival effect, pinch avoidance success effect, and pinch avoidance failure effect. The pinch arrival ghost effect can be executed when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is lost with reach, and the pinch avoidance success effect can be executed when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a RUB jackpot, and the pinch avoidance failure. The production can be executed when the result of the special figure 2 lottery is a 2R jackpot. Here, with reference to FIG. 25, a rough flow (effect flow) of the pinch arrival gaze effect, the pinch avoidance success effect, and the pinch avoidance failure effect will be described.

The pinch arrival gaze effect, the pinch avoidance success effect, and the pinch avoidance failure effect are all started immediately after the variable effect starts and the reach is established. When the pinch arrival ghost effect, pinch avoidance success effect, and pinch avoidance failure effect are started, an enemy character first appears, and the enemy character attacks the main character (logo), and the main character is damaged. From the appearance of this enemy character to the point where the main character is damaged, the pinch arrival effect is composed. Then, depending on the content of the subsequent development, it is first divided into a pinch arrival gaze production, a pinch avoidance success production, and a pinch avoidance failure production.

In the pinch arrival Gase effect, after the main character is damaged, it collapses as it is and the variable effect ends, and the effect pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, after the pinch arrival effect, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is progressively performed to recover the damage and determine whether or not the pinch can be avoided. The pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect are divided according to the result of the pinch avoidance challenge effect (the content of the pinch avoidance challenge effect).

The pinch avoidance challenge effect is an effect of recovering damage by operating the effect button 63 of the player. In the pinch avoidance challenge effect, in common with the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, the gauge maximum value determination effect is performed first, and then the energy increase effect is performed.

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

If the effect button 63 is operated during the effect button operation valid period, or if the effect button single hit operation effective time elapses without the effect button 63 being operated, if the gauge maximum value is other than "10", the gauge is maximum. The gauge image is deformed so that it becomes a value. Specifically, the gauge value is broken step by step from the lower side. If the maximum gauge value is "10", the gauge image is not deformed. The maximum gauge value of the deformed gauge image or the maximum gauge value of the undeformed gauge image becomes the maximum gauge value of the pinch avoidance challenge effect.

The energy increase effect is an effect of accumulating energy up to the maximum value of the gauge, in other words, increasing the energy in the gauge. When the energy reaches the maximum gauge value, the damage is recovered and it means that the pinch avoidance is successful. On the other hand, when the gauge value does not reach the maximum gauge value, the damage is not recovered. , Means pinch avoidance failure, which indicates that pinch avoidance failed. In the gauge raising effect, first, an image (continuous hitting operation notice image) suggesting that the energy is increased by repeatedly hitting the effect button 63 is displayed. Next, the effect button repeated hit operation valid period, which is the period during which the many operations of the effect button 63 are valid, is set. The time of the effect button operation valid period (effective time of the effect button repeated press operation) related to the gauge raising effect is set to 7 seconds.

Basically, every time the effect button 63 is operated, a determination as to whether or not to increase the energy image representing energy (energy increase determination) is performed in the gauge image during the effect button continuous press operation effective time, and the determination is made. When it is determined to raise the energy image, the energy is raised by one step (one gauge value). In the pinch avoidance success effect, the energy increase determination is performed each time the effect button 63 is operated until the energy reaches the gauge maximum value, but in the pinch avoidance failure effect, the energy is "gauge maximum value -1". If it reaches the limit, the energy increase judgment is not performed. This is to prevent the energy from reaching the maximum gauge value in the pinch avoidance failure effect.

In the energy increase effect of the RUB jackpot, if the energy reaches the maximum gauge value or the effect time of the effect button repeated hit operation elapses without the energy reaching the maximum gauge value, the pinch avoidance success indicates that the pinch avoidance was successful. The notification effect is executed, and the stop display of the RUB symbol is performed. On the other hand, in the energy increase effect of the 2R jackpot, if the effect time of the effect button repeated hit operation elapses without the energy reaching the maximum gauge value, the pinch avoidance failure notification effect indicating that the pinch avoidance has failed is executed and the 2R symbol is stopped. The display is done.

In the pinch avoidance challenge effect, effects other than those described here (cut-in notice, etc.) can be executed, but the content of the effect will be described in the next specific example of the pinch effect.

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-1), the background image G107 for the pinch effect is switched to the background image G101 for the space mode, and the background image G107 for the pinch effect is switched to the pinch arrival effect, in other words, the variable effect of the loss with reach. Temporary stop display of normal effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed by the loss eyes peculiar to the loss with reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (C-1), the temporary stop display is completely stopped, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed by the loss eyes peculiar to the loss with reach. The small symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D are stopped and displayed by the same loss.

On the other hand, if it is a pinch avoidance success effect or a pinch avoidance failure effect, in other words, a variable effect of RUB jackpot or 2R jackpot, the gauge maximum value determination effect is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-2), the main character in the background image G107 for pinch effect stands up, and the gauge image G40 having a maximum gauge value of "10" is displayed. Further, the effect period for which the single hit operation of the effect button is valid occurs. During the effective period of the effect button single-stroke operation, an effect of urging the single-stroke operation of the effect button 63 (effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect) is performed. The effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect is composed of the display of an image G50 (effect button single-stroke operation promotion image G50) that encourages the single-stroke operation of the effect button 63. The effect button single-stroke operation promotion image G50 includes an effect button image G51 representing the effect button 63 and a single-stroke operation valid period remaining time image G52 representing the remaining time of the effect button single-stroke operation valid period. The single-hit operation valid period remaining time image G52 is composed of a progress bar, and changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the valid period.

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

The gauge maximum value is notified by the gauge maximum value confirmation effect, and when the gauge maximum value confirmation effect is completed, the gauge increase effect is performed next. In the gauge raising effect, first, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), after the continuous striking operation notice image G61 is displayed, the effect button continuous striking operation valid period occurs. During the effective period of the effect button continuous striking operation, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), an effect of encouraging the continuous striking operation of the effect button 63 (effect button continuous striking operation promotion effect) is performed. The effect button continuous hit operation promotion effect is composed of the display of an image G55 (effect button continuous hit operation promotion image G55) that encourages the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63. The effect button repeated hit operation promotion image G55 represents an effect button image G56 representing the effect button 63, a continuous hit operation valid period remaining time image G57 representing the remaining time of the effect button continuous hit operation valid period, and a continuous hit operation of the effect button 63. The continuous hit operation image (character "continuous hit") G58 and the like are included. The continuous hit operation valid period remaining time image G57 is composed of a progress bar, and changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the valid period. Further, in the first embodiment, the effect button image G51 and the effect button single-stroke operation valid period remaining time image G52 related to the effect button single-stroke operation promotion effect, and the effect button image 56 and the effect button continuous-stroke operation related to the effect button continuous-stroke operation promotion effect. The valid period remaining time image G57 is composed of the same image, but one or both of them may be composed of different images.

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

During the effective period of the effect button repeated hit operation related to the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, each time the effect button 63 is operated, in addition to the energy increase determination, the cut-in notice determination as to whether or not to give the cut-in notice is also performed. Will be done. When it is determined in the cut-in notice determination that "the cut-in notice is to be executed", the cut-in notice is executed based on the operation of the effect button 63. Moreover, the content of the cut-in notice develops as the number of executions during the effective period of the continuous pressing of the effect button increases. That is, the cut-in notice constitutes a so-called "step-up notice". The cut-in notice consists of the cut-in of a fellow character of the main character. Therefore, each time the cut-in notice is executed, the cut-in notice of a different fellow character is executed. In the first embodiment, ten types of companion characters, that is, cut-in notice effect contents (cut-in notice patterns) are set, and the effect contents develop up to the tenth stage. As with the gauge increase effect, the cut-in notice will be developed to the final 10th stage only in the pinch avoidance success effect. Therefore, when the cut-in notice develops to the 10th stage, it is confirmed that the pinch avoidance success effect is produced.

In this way, during the effect period for which the effect button repeated hitting operation is valid for the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect, the energy increase determination and the cut-in notice execution determination are performed by the operation of the effect button 63, and the energy increase and the cut-in notice are announced. And are executed in parallel. As a result, when only the energy increase is performed, when only the cut-in notice is executed, when both the energy increase and the cut-in notice are executed, and when neither the energy increase nor the cut-in notice is executed. And there is.

For example, if it is determined by the operation of the effect button 63 that the energy increase is not executed and the cut-in notice is executed by the cut-in notice execution judgment, only the cut-in notice is determined as shown in FIG. 31 (A). Will be executed. FIG. 31 Further, when it is determined by the operation of the effect button 63 that the energy increase is not executed in the energy increase determination and the cut-in advance notice is not executed in the cut-in advance notice execution determination, the energy increase is as shown in FIG. 31 (B). And neither the cut-in notice is executed. When it is determined by the operation of the effect button 63 that the gauge rise is executed by the energy rise determination and the cut-in notice is executed by the cut-in notice execution judgment, either the energy rise or the cut-in notice is determined as shown in FIG. 31 (C). Is also executed. The cut-in notice executed in FIG. 31 (A) is the first-stage cut-in notice executed first, and the fellow character 1 image G71 representing the fellow character 1 composed of an adult male cuts. It is displayed as a cut-in notice of the in-notice pattern 1. Further, the cut-in notice executed in FIG. 31C is the second-stage cut-in notice performed for the second time, and the fellow character 2 image G72 representing the fellow character 2 composed of a girl is cut-in. It is displayed as a cut-in notice of the notice pattern 2.

Then, the operation of the effect button 63 is repeated during the effective period of the effect button repeated hit operation of the pinch avoidance success effect, and as shown in FIG. 32, the energy image G41 is gradually accumulated and accumulated up to the 10th stage which is the maximum gauge value. (Suppose the energy has risen to the maximum gauge value). Then, as shown in FIG. 33A, the gauge image G40 and the energy image G41 are erased, and an effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed on the entire display unit 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), an image G42 (pinch avoidance success notification image G42) representing a phrase for notifying "pinch avoidance" and success of pinch avoidance is displayed, and a pinch avoidance success notification image G42 is displayed. The appearance of the main character screaming in the background of is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the stop display of the effect symbol composed of the RUB symbol representing the RUB jackpot is performed. It should be noted that RUB is executed after the stop display of the effect symbol composed of the RUB symbol.

In this way, when the energy image G41 accumulates (rises) to the maximum gauge value, the pinch in the production is avoided (pinch avoidance success) and the execution of RUB is confirmed, and the pinch avoidance success notification image G42 and the yelling The main character who raises is displayed. The pinch avoidance success notification image G42 and the display of the main character who raises a scream constitute a pinch avoidance success notification effect that notifies the success of pinch avoidance.

In addition, the step-up notice has evolved to the 9th stage by repeating the operation of the effect button 63 during the effective period of the effect button repeated hit operation of the pinch avoidance success effect, and as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the energy image G41 has 6 stages. It is assumed that the effect button 63 is operated while the eyes are accumulated, and the energy increase determination is determined to be "non-execution of energy increase", and the cut-in notice execution determination is determined to be "execution of cut-in notice". In this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the energy image G41 is not displayed, but the 10th stage cut-in notice is executed. In the first embodiment, the 10th stage cut-in notice is composed of the fellow character 10 image G75 representing the fellow character 10 composed of the lord.

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

Further, in the case of the pinch avoidance failure effect, when the effect period for which the effect button repeated hit operation is valid ends without the energy image G41 reaching the maximum gauge value, the effect button repeated hit operation promotion effect and the gauge raising effect are ended, and the effect is produced. The button repeated press operation promotion image G55, the gauge image G40, and the energy image G41 are erased, and as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) to 35 (B), an image in which the main character collapses is displayed. The display of the image in which the main character collapses constitutes a pinch avoidance failure notification effect that notifies the pinch avoidance failure.

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

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

For example, the effect button 63 is operated six times during the effect period of the effect button repeated hit operation of the pinch avoidance success effect, and the energy image G41 reaches the third stage (gauge value “3”) as shown in FIG. 30 (C). Suppose you have accumulated. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the effect button 63 is operated, the number of operations of the effect button 63 during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed reaches 7 times, the operation condition is satisfied, and the effect grip operation is effective. There will be a period. During the effective period of the effect grip operation, the effect of explaining, suggesting, and promoting the operation of the effect grip 64 is not performed. Further, even if the effect grip operation valid period occurs, the effect button repeated hit promotion effect is executed as it is. That is, the occurrence of the effect grip operation valid period does not affect the effect button repeated hit promotion effect.

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

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

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

Further, the effect grip operation valid period ends with the operation of the effect grip 64 when the effect grip 64 is operated, while ends with the end of the effect button continuous press operation valid period when the effect grip 64 is not operated. That is, the energy image G41 by the operation of the effect button 63 reaches the maximum gauge value, or the effect button continuous press operation valid period elapses after the effect button continuous press operation valid period occurs, and the effect button continuous press operation valid period elapses. When it expires, the effective period of the production grip operation ends.

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

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

In this way, a plurality of gauge maximum values are set, and as the gauge maximum value becomes smaller, the degree of expectation for the success of pinch avoidance, in other words, the degree of expectation for the RUB jackpot increases. Then, in the first embodiment, the probability of being determined as "execution of energy increase" in the energy increase determination differs depending on the gauge maximum value. Specifically, as the maximum gauge value becomes smaller, the probability of being determined as "execution of energy increase" in the energy increase determination decreases (see FIG. 69 (A)). This means that, for example, when the maximum gauge value is set low, such as "1", the effect period for which the effect button is repeatedly pressed is valid, and the energy increase effect can be executed. However, as the maximum gauge value becomes smaller, the probability of being judged as "execution of energy increase" in the energy increase judgment decreases, but the decrease range of the probability is set smaller than the decrease range of the gauge value. There is. For example, when the maximum gauge value is "10" when the pinch avoidance is successful, the probability of being judged as "execution of energy increase" is "30%", whereas the maximum gauge value is "1". The probability of being judged as "execution of energy increase" is "10%". That is, the maximum gauge value "1" is 1/10 of the maximum gauge value "10", but the probability of being judged as "execution of energy increase" when the maximum gauge value is "1" is the maximum gauge value. It is 1/3 of the probability of being determined as "execution of energy increase" in the case of "10". That is, when the gauge maximum value "10" is set in the pinch avoidance success effect, if the energy image G41 is to reach the gauge maximum value, it is necessary to operate the effect button 63 34 times, but the pinch avoidance success is achieved. When the maximum gauge value "1" is set in the effect, the operation of the effect button 63 needs to be performed 10 times in order to bring the energy image G41 to the maximum gauge value. Therefore, when the maximum gauge value "1" is set, the probability of storing one energy image G41 is smaller than when the maximum gauge value "10" is set, but when looking at the overall energy increase effect, , It is easy to store the energy image G41 up to the maximum gauge value. This tendency is the same for other gauge maximum values of the pinch avoidance success effect. The same applies to the pinch avoidance failure effect.

In addition, the probability of being judged as "execution of cut-in notice" in the cut-in notice execution judgment is constant regardless of the gauge maximum value set for both the pinch avoidance success effect and the pinch avoidance failure effect. Is set to. Therefore, as the maximum gauge value becomes lower, the energy image G41 is not easily accumulated, but the phenomenon that the cut-in notice is executed tends to occur.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), after the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 is reduced to "1" in the gauge maximum value confirmation effect and the continuous hit operation notice image G61 is displayed, the effect button continuous hit operation valid period Is generated, the effect button repeated operation promotion effect is executed, and the operation of the effect button 63 is repeated (the effect button 63 is repeatedly pressed), as shown in FIGS. 40 (B) to 43 (A), the energy Image G41 is not accumulated, but the cut-in notice is executed while the production content develops.

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

Finally, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), when one energy image G41 is accumulated and reaches the gauge maximum value, the energy image G41 is accumulated up to the gauge maximum value at the gauge maximum value "10". Similarly, the effect period for which the effect button is repeatedly pressed and the energy increase effect are completed, an effect image reminiscent of an explosion is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (C), and pinch avoidance is displayed as shown in FIG. 33 (B). The success notification effect is executed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated (input) by the player, and an energy increase effect that stores (increases energy) the energy image G41 in response to the operation of the effect button 63. It is possible to execute the energy increase effect until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) set in advance as the upper limit of energy is reached. Then, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, the gauge maximum value is notified before the energy increase effect is performed, but once the gauge image G40 in the "10" stage, which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, is displayed, the gauge is gauged. The image G40 can be collapsed so that its gauge maximum value becomes a stage "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1" lower than the "10" stage. In this way, the maximum gauge value related to the energy increase effect that causes the energy image G41 to reach the maximum gauge value may be reduced by operating the effect button 63, so that the effect of the energy increase effect is enhanced and the game entertainment is improved. be able to.

In addition, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, when the gauge maximum value collapses from the maximum value "10" to a lower stage "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1", and when the gauge maximum value is the same. It is maintained at the maximum value of "10", and there are cases where it does not collapse at a low stage, so that the player can be thrilled. Further, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, the gauge maximum value can be reduced from the maximum value "10" to a lower stage "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1" by operating the effect button 63. Since it can be done, it is possible to improve the player's experience and improve the game entertainment. Further, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, after the valid period for the operation of the effect button 63 for reducing the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 (effective period for single-stroke operation of the effect button), the energy image G41 is stored by the energy increase effect ( Since the effective period for the continuous striking operation of the effect button 63 for (increasing the energy) is set (the effect period for the effect button repeated press operation is effective), the effect of determining the maximum gauge value and the effect of increasing the energy are sharpened, and the effect of the effect is reduced. Can be suppressed. Furthermore, when the energy image G41 is stored up to the maximum gauge value (energy rises to the maximum gauge value) in the energy increase effect, the RUB jackpot that can easily win the prize ball is determined. On the other hand, if the energy image G41 does not accumulate up to the maximum gauge value (energy does not increase to the maximum gauge value) in the energy increase effect, there is a possibility that the 2R jackpot is extremely unlikely to get a prize ball. When the energy image G41 is stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the energy image G41 is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect. .. Then, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, the energy increase effect when the gauge maximum value decreases from the maximum value "10" to a lower value "9, 7, 5, 3, or 1". There is a high possibility that the energy image G41 will rise to the maximum gauge value. Therefore, the effect of determining the maximum gauge value and the effect of increasing the energy is enhanced.

Further, it is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated (input) by the player, and it is possible to execute an energy increase effect that stores the energy image G41 in response to the continuous operation of the effect button 63 during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed. , The energy increase effect can be executed until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) set in advance as the upper limit of the energy increase is reached. When the energy image G41 is stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the energy image G41 is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect. .. On the other hand, during the effect period in which the effect button repeated hit operation is valid, RUB, which is more advantageous to the player than the 2R jackpot game, is executed regardless of whether or not the energy image G41 is raised in the energy rise effect in response to the continuous hit operation of the effect button 63. A cut-in notice that suggests a certain degree of expectation can also be executed in parallel with the rise in energy. It is possible to prevent the energy rise effect from becoming monotonous and to promote the game. Specifically, even if the energy image G41 does not rise due to the energy rise effect, the expectation that the RUB is executed increases by executing the cut-in notice.

In addition, the cut-in notice is given only in association with the energy rise, in other words, it is a complementary effect to the energy increase effect, and when the energy image G41 reaches the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect, the effect button is repeatedly pressed. The validity period ends. However, even if the cut-in notice develops to the final stage of the cut-in notice, the stage "10", the effective period of the effect button repeated pressing operation does not end. In other words, it is restricted that the effect period for which the effect button is repeatedly pressed is terminated due to the execution of the cut-in notice. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the energy increase effect. In addition, a plurality of gauge maximum values (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) are set in the energy increase effect, and as the gauge maximum value decreases, the execution probability of energy increase decreases, and further. Is highly expected that the energy image G41 will reach the maximum gauge value. On the other hand, the cut-in notice is constant for each pinch avoidance success effect and pinch avoidance failure effect regardless of the type of gauge maximum value. Therefore, the production of different tendencies is executed according to the maximum value of each gauge, and the game entertainment is improved. Further, before the effect button continuous striking operation valid period is set, in other words, before the energy increase effect is executed, the continuous striking operation notice image G61 is displayed, and the energy image G41 is raised by the continuous striking operation of the effect button 63. It is explained that it is possible, but no explanation is given for the execution of the cut-in notice. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to the player when the cut-in notice is executed by the operation of the effect button 63.

It is equipped with an effect button 63 and an effect grip 64 that can be operated (input) by the player, and during the effect period of the effect button repeated press operation, the energy image G41 is stored (energy is increased) in response to the continuous press operation of the effect button 63. It is possible to execute the energy increase effect until the gauge maximum value (10, 9, 7, 5, 3, or 1) set in advance as the upper limit of the energy increase is reached. .. When the energy image G41 is stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect, the expectation that the energy image G41 is controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player is higher than when the energy image G41 is not stored up to the maximum gauge value in the energy increase effect. .. Then, during the effect period in which the effect button continuous press operation is valid, the effect button continuous press operation promotion effect that promotes the effect button 63 continuous press operation is executed, but when the effect button continuous press operation promotion effect is executed, the effect grip 64 is executed. When operated, the energy image G41 in the energy increase effect can be increased (the effect change can be executed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the energy increase effect from becoming monotonous and improve the game entertainment.

Further, the increase of the energy image G41 by the operation of the effect grip 64 can be executed on condition that the effect button 63 is operated a predetermined number of times (7 times) during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, and thus the original purpose is It is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of raising the gauge due to the repeated operation of the effect button 63. Further, when the energy image G41 is raised by operating the effect grip 64, the energy image G41 rises to the maximum gauge value, and the RUB advantageous to the player is determined, which gives the player a feeling of exhilaration and the effect grip. It is possible to enhance the effect of the energy increase effect by the operation of 64. Further, even if the energy image G41 is not raised by the operation of the effect grip 64, the energy image G41 is increased by the operation of the effect button 63 if the effect period of the effect button repeated press operation continues after that. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player and suppress the decrease in the effect of the energy increase effect due to the repeated operation of the effect button 63.

6. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main process]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 54. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like appearing 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. 44 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 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 main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, 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 that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The 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. 44. 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 power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer 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. 44), and when the interrupt pulse is input (see FIG. 44). After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) that is executed again, the game control microcomputer 81 issues a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 47. 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 (“7” 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 for counting the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM 84 (the number of holdings of the normal figure counter)). 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 current ordinary symbol hold storage unit 86 as 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-). A special figure 2 related random number composed of TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in a 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 number of special figure 1 hold is "4" or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the number of special figure 1 hold 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 number of special figure 1 holdes 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 high-order 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. 48, 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. conduct. 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 diagram 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 normal operation status is changed to "3" by displaying the stop display of the normal map based on the hit determination result.

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.

Ordinary electric accessory processing (S1105) is processing 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. 49, 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". Process (S1203) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol confirmation process (S1204) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control The 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. 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 reserved special figures 1 is also "0" (YES in S1408), that is, when there is no memory of the random numbers related to special figure 1 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. 6C) 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 at the time of winning the jackpot, which indicates the current gaming state, is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84 as the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. 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. 51. 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 judgment table for the normal gaming state (S1455) and then proceed to step S1459. It is determined whether or not the pattern determination counter reference flag 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 effect 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 for the normal time saving state (S1456), proceed to step S1459, and refer to the fluctuation pattern determination counter. If the flag is ON (YES in S1452), the fluctuation pattern determination counter described later is subtracted by "1" (S1453), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter = "0" (S). 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. NS. 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 effect mode continuous 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 is selected (S1457), the fluctuation pattern determination counter reference flag is turned off (S1458), and the process proceeds to step S1459.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit" (S1459). If it is a big hit (YES in S1459), the current gaming state is set in a predetermined basin (for example, a buffer) of the RAM 84, and from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1455 to S1457. After selecting the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot (S1464), the process proceeds to step S1465, and if it is not a jackpot (NO in S1459), the reach determination is performed (S1460). 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 S1460 is “with reach” (S1461). If there is reach (YES in S1461), 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 (S1463). After that, proceed to step S1465, and if there is no reach (NO in S1461), 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 (S1462) the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the number of special figures 2 held, and then proceed to step S1465.

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 (S1465), the special figure 2 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer (S1466), and the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is set. The corresponding special figure fluctuation time 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. 45. 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 corresponding 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 When 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 variation 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. 52. 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. 53. 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 (high probability flag) are present. Is ON and the time saving flag is ON) or not (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), the rest of the variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state. The value of the time saving remaining number counter for measuring the number of times (time saving remaining number) is decremented by "1" (S1603), and it is determined 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. 54. 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 game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving state, the jackpot symbol confirmed in step S1701 is the jackpot effect symbol of the jackpot content, and the jackpot effect symbol is the jackpot symbol related to the blue symbol (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 the jackpot effect symbol of the jackpot content 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), the process proceeds 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. 55 to 69. 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. 55 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 performing determinations related to various effects are updated. The random numbers for effect determination include a random number for determining a stop symbol for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, a random number for determining a variable effect pattern for determining an effect pattern for a variable effect, a random number for determining a gauge maximum value, and energy. There are various random numbers for determining the production contents such as a random number for determining the rise, a random number for determining the execution of the cut-in notice, and a random number for determining reaching the maximum gauge value. 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, effect button single hit promotion effect start command, effect button repeated hit promotion effect start command, gauge maximum value confirmation effect start command, energy increase start command, cut-in notice start command, gauge maximum value arrival effect 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 through 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 (S4207) 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. 56. 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 S4101 (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 performs a gauge maximum value determination effect control process for controlling the gauge maximum value determination effect (S4205). The gauge maximum value determination effect control process will be described later.

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

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 (S4207).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 58. 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 pre-reading 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). It should be noted that the information (special figure analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processes.

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) and 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. The variable effect start process will be described later. In the effect mode remaining number display control process, control is performed to reduce the number of the remaining number image G23 by "1". In the effect mode end control process, since the variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the space mode, the sky mode, or the mountain mode is set, control is performed to end the effect mode.

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 a 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 FIGS. 59 to 60. 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). It should be noted that 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 is a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter, referred to as “stop effect symbols”) and the small symbols 9U, 9C, and 9D (hereinafter, referred to as “stop effect symbols”) to be finally stopped and displayed. The stop symbol determination process for determining (referred to as "stop small symbol") is performed (S4402). Here, the stop symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 60. The stop symbol includes the above-mentioned "big hit effect symbol (red symbol, blue symbol, RUB symbol and 2R symbol)".

As shown in FIG. 60, in the stop symbol determination process, first, the stop symbol pattern for determining the stop effect symbol and the stop small symbol is performed based on the special symbol analysis result and the special symbol fluctuation pattern analysis result. Select the judgment table (S4501). As shown in FIG. 66, a plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the special figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value (stop symbol) for determining a stop symbol pattern is added to a plurality of stop effect symbols and stop small symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (shown in FIG. 66). Pattern judgment value) is sorted.

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

In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the stop symbol pattern determination random number acquired in step S4502 with the table selected in step S4501 to determine the stop symbol (stop effect symbol and stop small symbol). Then, the data representing the determined stop symbol (stop effect symbol and stop small symbol) is set in the 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. 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 presence or absence of the pinch avoidance challenge effect, The content of the variable production, which consists of types such as the production development configuration, will be determined.

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 issues a variable effect start command indicating the effect content (variable effect content) of the variable effect consisting of the determined stop symbol, the variable effect pattern, the presence / absence of the pinch avoidance challenge effect, the effect content, and the like. Set in the output 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 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103 and displays the image. The display unit 7a of the display device 7 performs a variation effect based on an image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 voice-controls 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. Sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (variation effect by voice is executed), and the frame lamp 66 is emitted through the lamp control circuit 107 (variation effect by light emission is executed), and the board movable body. 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 in the variation effect timer as the variation effect time (variation effect time), and elapses from the start of the variation effect. The measurement of the time to be performed (elapsed time of the variable effect) is started (S4406), and the variable effect start process is completed. 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 this variation effect elapsed time, the effect control microcomputer 91 can generate an operation valid period (execute the operation promotion effect).

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

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

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the data representing the gauge maximum value determined in step S4554 in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4555), and sets the gauge maximum value confirmation effect flag indicating the execution of the gauge maximum value determination effect to the RAM 94. Set in the specified area of (S4556).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the start time of the effect button single-stroke operation valid period related to the gauge maximum value confirmation effect to a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4557), and the effect button single-stroke operation valid related to the gauge maximum value confirmation effect. The period time (effective time for single-stroke operation of the effect button) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4558). The start time of the effect button single hit operation valid period and the effect button single hit operation valid time are set in association with the special figure variation pattern. In the first embodiment, the start time of the effect button single hit operation valid period is set to 30 seconds for both the special figure fluctuation pattern of the pinch avoidance success hit variation and the pinch avoidance failure hit variation, and the effect button single hit operation is valid. The time is set to 2 seconds. The start time of the effect button single-hit operation valid period is set based on the start time of the variable effect as the elapsed time from the standard (variable effect elapsed time).

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

[Production mode setting process]
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 62. As shown in FIG. 62, 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. 68. 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 for first displaying 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. 68 are "big hit symbol types", and the effect mode determination of FIG. 68 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 from now on. (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 confirmation image G22 or remaining number number 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 by 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.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S5009, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the effect button single-stroke operation valid time has elapsed and the effect button single-stroke operation valid period has expired, in other words, the effect button in step S5004. It is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect timer = 0 in which the single hit operation effective time is set. The effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect control process for determining the maximum gauge value if the effect button single-stroke operation valid period has not expired (NO in S5009), and if the effect button single-stroke operation valid period has expired (YES in S5009). , Set the gauge maximum value confirmation effect start command to execute the gauge maximum value confirmation effect that informs the gauge maximum value determined in step S4554 in the output buffer of RAM94 (S5010), and turn off the effect button single hit operation enable flag. Then (S5011), the gauge maximum value confirmation effect control process is completed.

When the image control board 100 receives the gauge maximum value confirmation effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the effect gauge maximum value confirmation effect of the effect content indicated by the gauge maximum value confirmation effect start command, and displays the currently displayed gauge image G40. , Deform (break down) to the maximum gauge value determined in step S4554.

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

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

When the image control board 100 receives the effect button continuous striking operation promotion effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the effect button continuous striking operation promotion effect of the effect content indicated by the effect button continuous striking operation promotion effect start command, and the effect button continuous striking operation promotion image G55. Is displayed on the display unit 7a.

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

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

In step S5109, the effect control microcomputer 91 increments the counter value of the effect button operation count counter provided in the RAM 94 by “1”. The effect button operation number counter is a counter for counting the number of times the effect button 63 is operated during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, and is provided in the RAM 94.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the counter value of the effect button operation count counter = "7" (S5110). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5112 if the counter value of the effect button operation count counter is not "7" (NO in S5110), and if the counter value of the effect button operation counter is "7" (in S5110). YES), turn on the effect grip operation enable flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S5111), and perform the pinch avoidance failure effect (variation effect of fluctuation per pinch avoidance failure) based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. Judge whether or not (S5112). The effect grip operation valid flag is a flag indicating that the operation of the effect grip 64 is valid (acceptable). In this way, when the effect button 63 is operated seven times during the effect button repeated hit operation valid period (the operation condition of the effect grip 64 is satisfied), the effect grip operation enable flag is turned on and the operation of the effect grip 64 is effective. become.

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

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

In each energy increase execution determination table, the value of the random number for energy increase execution determination is set to "execution / non-execution of energy increase" so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (shown in FIG. 69 (A)). (Gauge rise effect execution value) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the energy increase is executed as a result of the energy increase execution determination in step S5115 (S5116). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5120 if the energy increase is not executed (NO in S5116), and if the energy increase is executed (YES in S5116), the counter value of the energy counter provided in the RAM 94 is set to "1". Increment (S5117), set the energy rise start command indicating the counter value of the energy counter in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5118), and determine whether or not the energy counter = the maximum gauge value (S5119). The set energy increase effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in step S4004. When the image control board 100 receives the energy increase start command, the image control board 100 stores (increases) the energy image G41 up to the gauge value represented by the energy increase start command.

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

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

If the counter value of the cut-in notice counter is "9" (YES in S5121), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134, and if the counter value of the cut-in notice counter is not "9" (NO in S5121). , The value indicated by the random number counter for cut-in advance notice execution judgment is acquired as a random number for cut-in advance notice execution determination (S5122), and the cut-in advance notice execution determination is performed based on the acquired random number for cut-in advance notice execution determination (S5123). The cut-in advance notice execution determination is performed using the cut-in advance notice execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 69 (B), a plurality of cut-in notice execution determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. The effect control microcomputer 91 selects the cut-in advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result when performing the cut-in advance notice execution determination. Then, in the cut-in advance notice execution determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the cut-in advance notice execution determination random number acquired in step S5122 with the selected cut-in advance notice execution determination table to execute the cut-in advance notice. Is determined.

In each cut-in notice execution judgment table, a value of a random number for cut-in notice execution judgment is set in "execution of cut-in notice" so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (shown in FIG. 69 (B)). (Random number value for cut-in notice execution judgment) is sorted.

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

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

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

In the gauge maximum value arrival effect execution judgment table, the gauge maximum value is set to "execution / non-execution of gauge maximum value arrival effect" so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (shown in FIG. 69 (C)). The value of the random number for determining the arrival effect execution (maximum gauge value, the arrival effect execution judgment value) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the result of the gauge maximum value arrival effect execution determination in step S5131 is “execution of the gauge maximum value arrival effect” (S5132). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5134 if the gauge maximum value reached effect is not executed (NO in S5132), and if the gauge maximum value reached effect is executed (YES in S5132), the energy image G41 is converted to the gauge image G40. Set the gauge maximum value arrival effect start command (S5133), which indicates that the gauge maximum value of is reached at once, and proceed to step S5134. The set gauge maximum value arrival effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in step S4204. When the image control board 100 receives the command to start the gauge maximum value arrival effect, the image control board 100 causes the energy image G41 to reach the gauge maximum value of the gauge image G40 at once.

In step S5134, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the effect button continuous press operation valid time has elapsed and the effect button continuous press operation valid period has expired, in other words, the effect button in step S5104, based on the operation promotion effect timer. It is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect timer = 0 in which the continuous hit operation effective time is set is set. The effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the energy increase effect control process unless the effect period of the effect button repeated press operation has expired (NO in S5134), and if the effect period of the effect button repeated press operation has expired (YES in S5134), the special feature. Figure Based on the variation pattern analysis result, the pinch avoidance success notification effect start command for executing the pinch avoidance success notification effect or the pinch avoidance failure notification effect start command for executing the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 94. It is set (S5135), and the flags related to the energy increase effect control process such as the ON effect button continuous press operation valid period flag and the effect grip operation effective flag are turned off (S5136), and the energy increase effect control process is completed.

8. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described as a modification of the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is executed after the reach is established in the variable effect, but it is started with the start of the variable effect or between the start of the variable effect and the reach. , May be executed without reach. Further, after the reach is established, it may be executed after another production such as a development production is performed. Further, the pinch avoidance challenge effect may be executed in the jackpot game. In this case, for example, the pinch avoidance challenge effect is executed between the start of the jackpot game such as RUB and the end of the 4th round, and if the pinch avoidance is successful, the jackpot game continues, and if the pinch avoidance fails. The jackpot game may end. Further, if the pinch avoidance is successful, the game may proceed with a high probability of shortening after the jackpot game, and if the pinch avoidance fails, the game may proceed with a low probability of shortening after the jackpot game or in a normal game state.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is executed only in the fluctuation effect of the 2R jackpot, and whenever the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is performed, the stop display of the small symbol by the 2R symbol is performed, but the RUB jackpot Even when a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the 2R jackpot such as the above is won, the pinch avoidance failure notification effect may be executed. In this case, it is desirable that a so-called "revival effect" is executed, such as the main character standing up and resurrected after the pinch avoidance failure notification effect is performed. This is because the content of the production does not match the content of the winning jackpot, and the interest in the game is reduced. Then, when executing the revival effect, an effective period for the operation of the effect button 63 or the effect grip 64 may be generated, and the revival effect may be executed according to the operation of the effect button 63 or the effect grip 64. This is because the player can feel the resurrection even more, and the effect of the resurrection effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, the effect button single hit operation valid period occurs, and when the effect button 63 is operated in the period, the gauge image G40 is deformed, and more specifically, the gauge image G40 collapses. Although the gauge maximum value decreases, the effect period of the single hit operation of the effect button does not occur, and the gauge image G40 may automatically collapse and the gauge maximum value may decrease without depending on the operation of the effect button 63. Further, when the gauge maximum value is determined to be a value other than "10" in the gauge maximum value determination, even if the effect button 63 is not operated during the effect button single hit operation valid period related to the gauge maximum value determination effect. When the effect period of the effect button single hit operation expires, the gauge image G40 collapses and the maximum gauge value decreases, but if the effect button 63 is not operated during the effect button single stroke operation valid period, the gauge image G40 does not collapse. , The gauge maximum value may not decrease. In addition, the gauge maximum value may not be reduced (changed) without the effect period of the single hit operation of the effect button occurring. In this case, the effect button single-hit operation valid period is generated, and the effect button single-hit operation valid period is generated, so that the chance for the RUB jackpot, which is advantageous to the player, is increased. Further, when the effect button 63 is operated during the effect period of the single stroke operation of the effect button, the gauge maximum value may be determined, and the gauge maximum value determination effect may be performed during the operation. Further, even if there is an operation during the effect period of the effect button single-stroke operation, the gauge maximum value determination effect may be performed with the expiration of the effect button single-stroke operation valid period. In this case, it is not necessary to change the gauge maximum value if there is no operation during the effect period of the single hit operation of the effect button. Alternatively, the gauge maximum value determination may be performed with the expiration of the effect period of the single hit operation of the effect button, and the gauge maximum value determination effect may be performed based on the determination result.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the gauge maximum value is determined to be a value other than "10" in the gauge maximum value determination (determined that the gauge maximum value decreases from the maximum value "10"), the gauge image is displayed. It is shown that the gauge maximum value decreases as the G40 collapses, but the gauge image G40 itself does not change, but it is judged from "10", which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, so that it becomes the gauge maximum value. The energy image G41 may be stored as an initial value by the difference in the maximum value of the gauges.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the gauge maximum value determination effect, the gauge image G40 of "10", which is the maximum value of the gauge maximum value, is displayed first, and then the gauge maximum value decreases, but the gauge maximum value first. The gauge image G40 of "1" which is the minimum value may be displayed, and then the maximum gauge value may be increased. Further, the gauge image G40 of "5", which is an intermediate value of the gauge maximum value, may be displayed first, and then the gauge maximum value may be increased or decreased.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the gauge image G40, the energy increase effect in which the energy image G41 rises vertically upward from the lower end portion is performed, but the energy increase effect in which the energy image G41 increases vertically downward from the upper end portion is performed. May be good. Further, the axial direction of the gauge image G40 may be oriented in a direction different from the vertical direction such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. Further, in the energy increase effect, the energy image G41 increases in one direction, but the gauge image G40 may be configured so that the energy image G41 increases in a plane (two-dimensional). In this case, the energy image G41 may be increased from a predetermined end point of the gauge image G40, or may be increased from the center.

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

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

Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice execution determination table differs depending on the special figure fluctuation pattern, specifically, the cut-in is made in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern related to RUB which is relatively advantageous to the player. Although the distribution rate for the execution of the notice is set high, the distribution rate for the execution of the cut-in notice may be set to be the same for any special figure fluctuation pattern. In this case, the cut-in notice pattern (type of the image for which the cut-in notice is given) when the cut-in notice is executed may be determined by determination. Then, unlike the first embodiment, the production content does not develop each time the cut-in notice is executed, but the cut-in notice pattern (companion character) suggesting the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB is cut-in. Every time it is determined that the advance notice is executed, it may be determined by a predetermined determination. In this case, a table used for determining the cut-in notice pattern for each special figure fluctuation pattern is prepared, and the table used for determining the cut-in notice pattern of the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the RUB jackpot executes RUB. It is desirable to select a cut-in notice pattern that has a high degree of expectation for.

Further, in the first embodiment, even after the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern for notifying the execution of RUB (display of the fellow character 10 image G75) is performed, the cut-in notice is executed by the operation of the effect button 63. If the judgment determines that "execution of cut-in notice", the cut-in notice is executed, but the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern for notifying the execution of RUB (display of fellow character 10 image G75) is performed. After that, the execution of the cut-in notice may be restricted by prohibiting the execution of the cut-in notice or lowering the execution probability of the cut-in notice. Further, after the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice pattern for notifying the execution of RUB (display of the fellow character 10 image G75) is performed, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the operation of the effect button 63 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, for example). By performing (5 times) or operating the effect grip 64 once), a cut-in notice with a premier image having a low appearance rate and a high rarity value may be executed.

Further, a cut-in notice is executed as an effect executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 in parallel with the energy increase effect during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, but the effect content is limited to the first embodiment. I can't. For example, the type of the image to be cut in may be changed, or the display form may be deformed by enlarging the image instead of cutting in the image. Further, or, instead of the cut-in notice, an expectation degree suggesting an expectation degree for the execution of the RUB by using an effect device other than the image display device 7 such as the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, and the panel movable device 15. You may perform a suggestion effect. In addition, a plurality of types of effects to be executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 are provided in parallel with the energy increase effect during the effect period for which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, and when the effect period for which the effect button is repeatedly pressed is set, The type of effect may be determined by a predetermined determination. In this case, in parallel with the energy increase effect, the type of effect executed in response to the operation of the effect button 63 may indicate the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB. Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice corresponding to the operation of the effect button 63 can always be executed in parallel with the energy increase effect during the effect button continuous press operation valid period, but the effect button continuous press operation valid period is not executed. The execution of the cut-in notice according to the operation of the effect button 63 during the effective period of the effect button continuous press operation may be restricted. In this case, the degree of expectation for the execution of the RUB may be higher when the cut-in notice is executed than when it is not executed.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, as a condition (operation valid condition) for the operation of the effect grip 64 to be effective during the effect button continuous press operation valid period, the effect button 63 is operated seven times during the effect button continuous press operation valid period. "To be" is set, but the content of the operation valid condition may be set as appropriate. For example, the number of operations of the effect button 63 may be set to be more or less than 7. Further, instead of the number of operations of the effect button 63, the number of times the energy increase is executed, the value of the energy image G41, the number of times the cut-in notice is executed, the number of shot balls of the game ball, and the like may be appropriately set. Further, a plurality of operation valid conditions may be set and determined by a predetermined determination each time the effect button continuous press operation valid period occurs. Further, the operation valid condition may be satisfied by using the effect button 63, which is the same input means for increasing the energy, such as pressing and holding the effect button 63 for 3 seconds.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the effect of reaching the maximum gauge value is not executed by the operation of the effect grip 64 during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, the effect grip 64 is operated in the remaining effect period after that. Not valid. That is, the opportunity to execute the gauge maximum value reaching effect by operating the effect grip 64 is lost. However, even in the remaining period after this, it may be possible to execute the gauge maximum value reaching effect by operating the effect grip 64. Even in this remaining period, with the same probability (50%), it may be determined that the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed by the operation of the effect grip 64. Further, in the remaining period, it may be determined that the gauge maximum value reaching effect is executed by the operation of the effect grip 64 with a certain probability (for example, 25%) that the effect is lowered. Further, as the number of operations of the effect grip 64 in the remaining period increases, the probability of determining the execution of the gauge maximum value reaching effect may increase or decrease.

Further, when the effect of reaching the maximum gauge value is not executed by the operation of the effect grip 64 during the effect period in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed, the effect grip is satisfied each time the operation valid condition is satisfied in the remaining effect period after that. The operation of 64 may be enabled, and the gauge maximum value arrival effect execution determination may be performed by the operation of the effect grip 64.

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

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

Further, in the first embodiment, the energy does not decrease in the energy increase effect, but the energy may decrease. In this case, "decrease in energy" may be selected with a predetermined probability in the determination of energy increase. Further, in the case of pinch avoidance failure, "decrease in energy" may be selected with a higher probability. Further, in the first embodiment, in the energy increase effect, when the energy image G41 is increased, it is increased by one step, but it may be possible to increase it by a plurality of steps. In this case, if a plurality of rising values are set and it is determined that "execution of energy rise", the rising value may also be determined by a predetermined determination. Further, the expectation of successful pinch avoidance may increase as the value of the increase value increases.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the cut-in notice, the stage may be lowered or maintained, although the stage may be raised each time it is executed without the step being lowered. In this case, "step down" or "step maintenance" may be selected with a predetermined probability in the cut-in notice execution determination. Further, in the case of pinch avoidance failure, "step down" may be selected with a higher probability. Further, in the first embodiment, the cut-in notice is increased by one stage when the stage is increased, but it may be possible to increase the cut-in notice by a plurality of stages. In this case, a plurality of ascending stages may be set, and if it is determined that "execution of the cut-in notice", the ascending stage may be determined by a predetermined determination. Furthermore, the expectation of successful pinch avoidance may increase as the ascending stage increases.

Further, in the first embodiment, the effect button 63 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value determination effect and the energy increase effect, and the effect is produced as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value arrival effect. Although the grip 64 is set, this input means can be set as appropriate. For example, the effect grip 64 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value determination effect and the gauge increase effect, and the effect button 63 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value arrival effect. May be good. Further, the effect grip 64 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge maximum value determination effect and the gauge maximum value arrival effect, and the effect button 63 is set as an input means capable of executing the gauge increase effect. May be good. Furthermore, the input means is not limited to the effect button 63 and the effect grip 64, and the pachinko game machine 1 includes a handle-type operation device such as a motorcycle or a car, a joystick, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a touch sensor, a barcode reader, and the like. And, even if another type of input device such as a microphone (speech recognition device) is appropriately provided and this input device is used to execute the gauge maximum value determination effect, the energy increase effect, and the gauge maximum value arrival effect. good.

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 winning device 31, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and a game ball can be entered at the time of opening is provided in the game area 3, and the second big winning device is provided in a predetermined round game during the big hit game. When the winning device is opened and the game ball that has entered the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, it may shift to a high probability state with the end of the big hit game. .. In this case, a specific jackpot symbol that the second big winning device opens for a time when it is easy to enter the ball (for example, 29 seconds) and a non-opening for a time when the second big winning device is difficult to enter (for example, 0.5 seconds). A specific jackpot symbol 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 continues, 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, another number may be provided in place of or in addition to this number. 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 C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A to C, 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 B4, and invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C4.

9-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1
Input means (effect button 63) that can be input by the player,
A gaming machine including an effect change control means (effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4206) capable of executing an effect change (increased energy image G41) in response to an input from the input means.
The effect change control means
It is possible to execute the effect change until it reaches a predetermined stage (maximum gauge value) set in advance as the upper limit of the change stage of the effect change.
The effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control performing step S4205) for executing the specific effect (gauge maximum value determination effect) for notifying the predetermined stage before the effect change is performed by the effect change control means is provided. ,
In the specific effect, the specific effect control means once notifies the first stage (gauge maximum value "10") as the notification of the predetermined stage, and then the second stage (the number of stages is smaller than that of the first stage) (the specific effect control means). It is characterized in that it can be changed to the maximum gauge value "9, 7, 5, 3, 1").

9-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to invention A1.
The specific effect control means serves as a notification of the predetermined stage.
After notifying the first stage once, the first specific effect of changing from the first stage to the second stage, and
After notifying the first stage, it is possible to execute a second specific effect that does not change from the first stage to the second stage.

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 change control means can execute the effect change in multiple stages in response to continuous input from the input means.
When executing the first specific effect, the specific effect control means may change from the first stage to the second stage in response to an input from the input means after once notifying the first stage. It is characterized by being possible.

9-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A4
A gaming machine according to invention A3.
The first input acceptable period (effective period for single-hit operation of the effect button), which is the period during which the specific effect control means can accept the input from the input means for changing from the first stage to the second stage. The first input acceptable period setting means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that performs step S4205) to be set, and
A second input acceptable period (effective period for continuous pressing of the effect button), which is a period during which the effect change control means can accept continuous input from the input means for continuously executing the change effect. It is equipped with a second input acceptable period setting means (microcomputer 91 for effect control that performs step S4206) to be set.
The second input acceptable period setting means is characterized in that the second input acceptable period is set after the first input acceptable period ends.

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

9-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1
When a specific condition is satisfied, the game is controlled in an advantageous gaming state (RUB) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal gaming state.
Input means (effect button 63) that can be input by the player,
The effect change control means (step S4206) capable of continuously executing the effect change (increasing the energy image G41) in response to the continuous input from the input means in a predetermined period (effective period of the effect button continuous press operation). A gaming machine equipped with a production control microcomputer 91) that performs
The effect change control means can execute the effect change until it reaches a predetermined stage (maximum gauge value) preset as an upper limit of the change stage of the effect change.
When the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous gaming state is higher than when the change stage does not reach the predetermined stage.
Expectation suggestion effect (cut-in) that suggests the expectation controlled in the advantageous gaming state regardless of whether or not the effect change is executed in response to continuous input from the input means in the predetermined period. It is characterized by comprising an expectation degree suggestion effect control means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that performs step S4206) capable of executing the advance notice).

9-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
It is characterized in that the predetermined period ends when the change stage of the effect change reaches the predetermined stage, while the end of the predetermined period is restricted by the execution of the expectation degree suggestion effect.

9-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B3
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or B2.
A plurality of types (6 types) of the predetermined stages are provided, and the execution probability of the effect change differs depending on the type of the predetermined stage, while the execution probability of the expectation suggestion effect does not differ depending on the type of the predetermined stage. It is a feature.

9-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to the invention B4
A gaming machine according to any one of the inventions B1 to B3.
Before the predetermined period occurs, an explanation is given that the effect change can be executed by the player's input to the input means (display of the continuous hit operation notice image G61), but the player's input means It is characterized in that the explanation that the expected degree suggestion effect is feasible is not given by the input to.

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

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

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

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

1 ... Pachinko gaming 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
83 ... ROM
84 ... RAM
91 ... Microcomputer for production control 92 ... CPU
93 ... ROM
94 ... RAM
100 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of executing a production change.
The effect control means
It is possible to advance the effect change from the initial mode to the preset final mode.
Before the effect change is performed, a specific effect for notifying information related to the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect may be executed.
In the specific effect, once the first information indicating that the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect is the change of the first pattern is notified, the change from the initial aspect to the final aspect is the first. There are times when the change is changed to the second information indicating that the change is the second pattern different from the change in the pattern, and there are times when the change is not made from the first information to the second information, and there is a case where the change is made to the second information. A gaming machine characterized in that the possibility that a player will be in a specific gaming state that is advantageous differs depending on whether or not the second information is changed.

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