JP6974871B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port. When the jackpot determination is made, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game state is entered.

When the variation display of the special symbol is performed, the special symbol variation effect is performed based on the jackpot determination result, and in the special symbol variation effect, an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state is performed. (See Patent Document 1). In addition, in the jackpot gaming state, an effect suggesting that a probabilistic gaming state may occur after the jackpot gaming state or an effect suggesting that the round game may continue may be executed. (See Patent Document 2). Since it is advantageous for the player to be in the jackpot game state, to be in the probabilistic game state, and to continue the round game, in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the game state is advantageous to the player. It can be said that an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of becoming is feasible.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-88993 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-57886

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the gaming machine, which can perform an effect suggesting that the gaming state may be advantageous to the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
In a gaming machine that can be in an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect and an operation means that can be operated by the player.
As an effect that can be executed by the effect control means, there is a specific effect performed on the display unit during a predetermined period.
In the specific effect, an object is displayed on the display unit, and in the specific effect, an operation promotion effect for urging the display unit to operate the operation means is executed a plurality of times, and the operation means is operated in the operation promotion effect. There is a case that does not increase as when particular response number of the objects increases by that,
As the number of the objects increases in the specific effect, the possibility of the advantageous gaming state increases, and when the number of the objects increases in response to the operation of the operation means in the specific effect, the operation unit is used. , A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when the first number of the objects increases and times when the second number increases more than the first number.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of the display. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing the general map-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing the special map-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is the first look-ahead determination table. This is the second look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demo movie, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) shows an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probabilistic variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round effect, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending effect. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol display area. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows an example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is a figure which shows an example of N reach. It is a figure which shows an example of L reach. It is a figure which shows an example of L reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 23. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 25. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a movable body production. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a hold production. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 35. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a 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 the effect control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 46. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the long special SP reach variation, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the medium special SP reach variation, (C). ) Is a schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the short special SP reach variation, (D) is a schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the long special L reach variation, and (E) is a schematic diagram. It is a schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the medium special L reach variation, and (F) is the schematic diagram of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the short special L reach variation. It is a character increase judgment table. It is a figure showing a character displayed in a special zone. It is a figure which shows the state that a special zone is executed. It is a figure which shows the state that a special zone is executed. It is a figure which shows the state that a special zone is executed. It is a figure which shows the state that a special zone is executed. It is a figure which shows the state that a special zone is executed. It is a unit production time determination table as a modification example of 1st Embodiment.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is a premise of the characteristic portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplicity of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. 1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to approach the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to approach the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming board unit YU including the gaming board 1 and a gaming machine frame 2 in which the gaming board unit YU is housed. The gaming machine frame 2 has a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game store, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 to which the gaming board unit YU is attached, and before being rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. It is provided with a door 23.

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

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

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude of the force (launch intensity) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, an upper plate 34 that protrudes greatly forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly under the upper plate 34 are provided. At the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, a first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operation portion visibly protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 of the first effect button 40k is formed into a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed. Further, on the upper surface of the lower plate 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing a surplus game ball that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A is provided.

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

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the gaming.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board production unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1.

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

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

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of gaming nails (not shown) are projected in the gaming area 6. The game nail appropriately connects the game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the large winning opening 14, and the like. It constitutes a route to guide to.

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

Further, a first start winning device 11D is provided immediately below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. In the first start winning device 11D, the first start opening 11 is formed so that a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

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

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

The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is composed of a substantially L-shaped member in front view, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can project forward from the retracted state where the front end surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second starting port 12 opens so that the ball can enter. Specifically, a vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k receives the game ball and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting port 12.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

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

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

The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the large winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation axis is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end thereof tilts forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, and the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the ball can be entered.

In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game ball enters the large winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game balls (1 in the first embodiment) are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

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

It should be noted that the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10 collectively enter the game ball and pass through the gate 13 of the game ball. Collectively referred to as "winning" to the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

By the way, the game area 6 on which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of gaming nails (not shown).

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

It should be noted that, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

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

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1.

The board movable device 55 includes a movable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a horizontally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 that is maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state of the board movable body 55k, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a part of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 can be seen by the player and most of it cannot be seen in the standby state (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can descend from the initial position to a predetermined operating position as a whole, rise from the operating position, and return to the initial position (see FIG. 3B). The predetermined operating position is a position where the movable board 55k is located substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, a predetermined work position can be appropriately set, regardless of whether the board movable body 55k is placed above or below the substantially center of the opening 1A in front view. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in the front view around the rotation axis formed in the front-rear direction at the center thereof (see FIG. 3C). The rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the board movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, is held at the operating position, and moves from the operating position to the standby position.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Next, the indicators 8 arranged on the right side (the portion other than the game area 6) substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”). A special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying) and a normal figure display 82 for variably displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal figure”) are included. Further, the indicators 8 include a special figure 1 hold indicator 83a for displaying the special figure 1 hold number described later and a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the special figure 2 hold number described later. ..

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

The variable display of the special figure informs 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) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. If the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined special figure, a big hit game is performed with the opening of the big winning opening 14.

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final result is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■: off), which is the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left. A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. If the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □", will finally light up. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. 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 pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of the variable display 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 appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even if the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where a prize is given to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing are suspended based on the winning. This reserved special drawing lottery and variable display of special drawings are called "special drawing reservations".

The special drawing hold includes the special drawing 1 lottery held based on the winning of the first starting port 11, the "special drawing 1 holding" representing the variable display of the special drawing 1, and the winning of the second starting opening 12. There are a special figure 2 lottery held based on the above, and a "special figure 2 hold" representing the variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold display 83a displays the number of the special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of the special figure 1 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of the special figure 2 hold, that is, the number of the special figure 2 lottery held and the variable display of the special figure 2.

It is possible to set or not set the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold. Further, when an upper limit is set for the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold, the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold may be the same or different. In the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by turning on the LEDs for the number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Figure 1 Displays the number of holds and Special Figure 2 Holds. In the following, the number of special figure 1 hold is referred to as "special figure 1 hold number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 hold is referred to as "special figure 2 hold number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 hold number" and "special figure 2 hold number" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the "special figure 1 hold indicator 83a" and the "special figure 2 hold indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

Further, the variable display of the fuzu is executed when the fuzu lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the normal map informs the result of the normal 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) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal map is a predetermined specific normal map, an auxiliary game is performed with the opening of the second starting port 12.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the normal figure display 82 represents a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery, that is, the result of the normal figure lottery. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs will eventually turn on, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). This lighting mode is a hit symbol and represents a hit. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the right will light up, such as "■ □". This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol.

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

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control board 100 that controls the game (progress of the game) capable of obtaining the game profit, and the game control board 100 responds to the control of the game. Power is supplied to the effect control board 120 that controls the effect, the image control board 140 that controls the image, the payout control board 170 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the boards 100, 120, 140, 170. The power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the game that can acquire the game profit to be controlled by the game control board 100 includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of the special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, and a variable display of the normal figure. , Auxiliary games, etc. are included.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

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

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, if there is a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball, the special figure hold can occur, but if the special figure hold is possible, that is, the number of special figure hold is When the upper limit has not been reached, determination information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery or the like is acquired based on this winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure hold. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the game ball. Judgment information is referred to as "special figure 2 related judgment information". Further, the special figure 1 related judgment information and the special figure 2 related judgment information are collectively referred to as "special figure related judgment information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 1 hold number is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 2 hold number is set to "4".

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

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

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

Further, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

The type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, the game control board 100 is connected to indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold display 83). The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. A card unit CU and a payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and a launcher 72 is also connected to the payout control board 170. Further, the card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

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

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

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

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100.

The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the voice control circuit 161 and the sub drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.) for game effect, customer waiting effect, and operation promotion. It suffices if the production can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, etc.), customer waiting effect, and operation of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes operation promotion effects that encourage operations during the valid period (operation valid period).

The effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the game control board 100, an effect RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing an effect control main process, a receive interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, a 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the like, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 stores a start winning command holding storage unit 125 for storing a start winning command described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command described later, and a special figure for storing a special figure change start command described later. A fluctuation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

Further, the image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. To do. The connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145. It is equipped with Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. All or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip.

In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a pattern, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc.) (effect). Image data such as (including patterns) and background images) are stored.

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

The display list is 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.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the voice, music, and music from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Output sound effects, etc.

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

Further, various sensors serving as an input unit and various actuators serving as a drive source are connected to the effect control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120. Further, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

The various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k has been pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k has been pressed. When the first effect button sensor 40a and the second effect button sensor 41a detect that they have been operated, they output a signal corresponding to the detected content to the effect control board 120.

The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a motor for rotating members 55m1 and a motor for elevating members 55m2. The rotary member motor 55m1 can drive the rotary member 55k1 to rotate the rotary member 55k1. The elevating member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the elevating member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2 via the sub drive board 162. ..

In the following, the operations of the "rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as "the operation of the board movable body 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering or raising the board movable body 55k".

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 and the like. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 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 53, and the frame lamp 53 is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The sub drive board 162 may be configured by the board to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like and the operation control of the board movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a general drawing lottery when the launched gaming ball passes through the gate 13. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost pattern of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost pattern of the special figure described later.

When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of the normal map and auxiliary games based on the fact that the normal map fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the normal map related determination information is acquired, and the normal map lottery is performed. Can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, the acquired general map-related determination information includes a normal symbol random number. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using, for example, a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. When associated with the game state, 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 appropriately distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, 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 normal map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation pattern determination / normal map variable display The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using, for example, a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. 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.

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is set. The variable display of the normal map when the stop display is performed is determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined so that the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds. It should be noted that these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate.

Then, the variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal map display 82. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D opens

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using the auxiliary game control table. The auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, it is possible to associate a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special drawing 1 lottery. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is completed.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a 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. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is completed.

Further, in the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal drawing.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of special figures and a jackpot game based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, the special figure-related determination information is acquired, and the special figure lottery is performed. Then, in order to perform variable display of the special figure, various judgments are made on the special figure-related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a jackpot judgment. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Next, each determination made using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, either a jackpot or a loss, using the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, for example, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the gaming state described later. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as "big hit determination table"). , "High probability jackpot judgment table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, and determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table.

It is possible to appropriately change the method of allocating the special symbol random number determination value to the jackpot probability and the determination results of various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, for example, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). It is to be. It is possible to associate the jackpot symbol type with the jackpot content, in other words, the jackpot component (content advantageous to the player) composed of the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit symbol type determination table).

Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. 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 type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 and the type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 can be appropriately set. For example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is used. As a jackpot symbol A, a jackpot symbol B, and a jackpot symbol C, three types of jackpot symbols are provided, and as a jackpot symbol of special figure 2, three types of jackpot symbols D, a jackpot symbol E, and a jackpot symbol F are used. Can be provided. Then, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, 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. ing. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination In the reach determination, for example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, whether or not to generate reach by the special figure variation effect described later is determined by using the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (C). It is to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, 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) used in the non-time reduction state. Judgment table).

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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. 10C, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" may be different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. It is possible. 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 "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not generate reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot or a loss, for example, a fluctuation pattern judgment table of a special symbol as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 (special figure fluctuation pattern). The determination table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special map variation pattern) of the variable display of the special map.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure fluctuation time, a so-called “shaku”, an effect flow (effect content) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. It should be noted that the special map fluctuation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special map variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation effect. The type and number of special figure fluctuation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It can be associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). 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. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable 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. 12) used at the time of the operation.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table have a jackpot use, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively. Similarly, the non-time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

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

Then, the special map display 81 performs the variation display of the special map variation time according to the special map variation pattern determined by each special map variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) of the variable display of the special symbol after the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently. , The jackpot game is executed.

Further, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with an effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the third column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12. Here, a typical effect constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

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

The normal fluctuation suggests that the effect symbols that had been stopped and displayed started to change, and each of the effect symbols constituting each effect display changed at a high speed to the extent that it was difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special figure was started. It is a production to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) related to the loss change without reach, and the part until the reach is established (determined) in the special figure change effect where the reach occurs are normal fluctuations. May consist of.

Immediately after the reach is established (determined) through normal fluctuation, the N reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where, for example, the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped, and the remaining one. It is a production in which the production symbol 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 L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special symbol variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the special symbol variation effect is not completed in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes at high speed again, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

The L reach is a production that can be executed at the time of a big hit and a loss, and suggests whether or not the big hit game state is reached, and suggests that there is a possibility of the big hit game state. Further, the L reach is, for example, an effect that can be performed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the N reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later) that does not interfere with the background image is smaller than in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), and the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to the L reach (the image dedicated to the L reach is played). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the production content of L reach, a video of a scene different from the game related to SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as the main character performing special training to learn a special move.

The SP reach can be executed at the time of a big hit or a loss, and is an effect suggesting whether or not the big hit game state is reached, and suggests that there is a possibility of the big hit game state. Furthermore, the SP reach is, for example, an effect that can be performed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later) that does not interfere with the background image is smaller than that in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), and the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to SP reach (the image dedicated to SP reach is played). In the SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the production content of the SP reach, a video of a scene in which the team to which the hero character belongs and the team to which the rivals of the hero character belong play a match is displayed.

The battle effect is, for example, an effect that can be executed after reaching in a short time state, and is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in the battle effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 50a). In the state of moving to the upper right of), it switches to the background image dedicated to the battle production (the video dedicated to the battle production is played). Further, in the battle effect, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a.

In addition, in the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle production, the effect symbols constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle production are displayed in the display unit 50a. Not only the state in which the image is visible in the display unit 50a, but also the state in which the effect symbol constituting the reach is difficult to see or cannot be visually recognized from the display unit 50a for a predetermined period, for example, in relation to the dedicated background image. In addition, the production contents of normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effects constituting the special figure variation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, it is possible to give a name to the special figure fluctuation pattern by associating the jackpot determination result and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. .. The special map fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot may be collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", and the special map fluctuation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss variation".

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

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform pre-reading determination using, for example, a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIGS. 13 to 14 based on the acquired special figure-related determination information before performing jackpot determination. be. The look-ahead determination table is the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start prize, in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed by the start prize (special figure 1 / special figure). It is possible to relate to 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the first start opening 11 is won and the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed, and the second start opening 12 is won, and the special figure is shown. There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) when the variable display of 2 is performed. The look-ahead determination performed based on the first look-ahead determination table is also referred to as "first look-ahead determination", and the look-ahead determination performed based on the second look-ahead determination table is also referred to as "second look-ahead determination".

Further, the look-ahead determination table can also be associated with a gaming state (normal gaming state / high-probability high-base gaming state / low-probability high-base gaming state) described later. That is, the look-ahead judgment table includes a look-ahead judgment table (a look-ahead judgment table for a normal game state) used in a normal gaming state and a look-ahead judgment table (a high-probability high-base game) used in a high-probability high-base game state. There is a pre-reading determination table for a state) and a pre-reading determination table (a pre-reading determination table for a low-probability high-base gaming state) used in a low-probability high-based gaming state.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in a normal gaming state, a first look-ahead determination table used in a high-probability high-base gaming state, and a low-probability high-base gaming state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base gaming state, and the low-probability high-base gaming state. There is a second look-ahead determination table used in.

By the look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 14, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by winning the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern, the success or failure of the jackpot is also specified as the look-ahead determination result.

Then, the look-ahead determination result including the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern and the like is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a look-ahead determination result along with the generation thereof. It should be noted that what kind of information is specified as the look-ahead determination result can be appropriately changed. For example, information on the jackpot symbol type can be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure display 81 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. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Big hit game The big hit game consists of multiple round games that involve the opening and closing of the big winning opening 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game, and the final round. It includes the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the round 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.

It is possible not to provide OP or ED. Further, in the following, the round game of a predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is also referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also referred to as "10 round (10R)".

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the type of jackpot symbol. And one kind or a plurality of kinds of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements constituting the jackpot game (big hit game components). The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the big prize opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening where each opening is performed, and the time to close until the next opening. (Closed time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included.

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the jackpot game by using, for example, the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 (A). That is, it is possible to set the type of the jackpot game and the jackpot game component for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15A. Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15A will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter, also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a round game is performed 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter, also referred to as “second jackpot game”), a round game is performed five times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter, also referred to as "third jackpot game"), a round game is performed five times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol D (hereinafter, also referred to as “fourth jackpot game”), a round game is performed 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter, also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), a round game is performed 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth big hit game.

In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 has elapsed, it is large. The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. In addition, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15A, which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed by a method different from this. You may do so. For example, a device capable of distributing to two winning openings is provided in the game area 6, and if one winning opening is awarded, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while if the other winning opening is won, a predetermined number is specified. Either a jackpot game consisting of more than a number of round games or a jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by a lottery or the like.

3-4. Game state Next, a game state in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is executed and a non-big hit game state in which the jackpot game is not executed. The non-big hit game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Factors that are "advantageous to the player" related to this specific gaming state include the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12. That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific gaming state.

Regarding the jackpot probability, the advantage to the player is that the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and it becomes easier to win the jackpot. Further, regarding the ease of opening the second starting port 12, the advantage to the player is that the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening of the second starting port 12 per unit time is higher. It means that the time will be longer.

As the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 are advantageous to the player, and the second specific gaming state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific gaming state and a third specific gaming state in which only the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It is also possible to mount a part of the three types of specific gaming states without mounting all of these three types of specific gaming states on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called the "normal probability state".

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

Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described in detail. As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which the second starting port 12 is more likely to win a prize than the non-time saving state. Here, a specific method for making it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state will be described.

For example, by setting the time-reduced state to a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time-reduced state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-reduced state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is set in the time-shortened state. Let it be decided. As a result, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger in the time-saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the collision detection and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the general drawing lottery per unit time As the number of executions increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

Further, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than that in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time saving state. .. For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is released for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Try to open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time becomes the same, so once. Since the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is long, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes long.

Further, by setting the time-reduced state to a state in which it is easier to determine that the hit is a hit than in the non-time-reduced state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-reduced state. For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536, whereas in the time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536. .. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the fluctuation time of the normal figure in one auxiliary game are the same, there is a high probability that the hit determination will determine a hit. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes long.

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

In the time saving state, not all three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 may be satisfied, but only a part of the conditions may be satisfied. Finally, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it is sufficient that the second starting port 12 can be easily won.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of executions of the special figure variable display per unit time is small or special by making it easier to select the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. The average of the fluctuation times may be set to be low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure hold is digested becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

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

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

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low-probability low-base gaming state, a low-probability high-base gaming state, a high-probability low-base gaming state, a high-probability high-base gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be acquired. Therefore, the big hit game state can be said to be an advantageous game state for the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can be said to be "advantageous gaming states" that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

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

Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is first set. In addition, the jackpot game state is set by displaying the stop of the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the specific game state is set by winning the big hit and executing the big hit game. Next, the setting of the specific gaming state will be described.

3-5. Setting of specific gaming state The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific gaming state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and advanced in a specific game state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. It is also possible to limit the period during which the specific gaming state can be continued.

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

In addition, the end condition for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the end condition, for example, the number of executions of the variable display of the special figure can be set. In addition, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed is not limited to the elapsed time after the big hit game, the number of balls launched after the big hit game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the big hit game, or whether to end the specific game state. It is possible to set the end condition to derive the result of ending in the lottery (so-called "fall lottery"). Further, these elements may be set individually as the end condition, or may be set in combination.

In addition, these end conditions may be set to be the same for all the specific game states that can be set after the big hit game, and may be set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You may. Further, the end condition may be different for each specific game state.

Further, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 15B, the high-probability high-base game after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D is completed. The game may be controlled in the state. Here, this high-probability, high-base game state can be continued until a big hit is won without setting an end condition. Further, the game may be controlled in a low probability and high base game state after the end of the big hit game related to the big hit symbol C and the big hit symbol E. Here, an end condition can be set for this low-probability high-base game state, and the special figure variable display can be set to 100 times as the end condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol and the specific gaming state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the big hit, the big hit in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the big hit game is also called "high probability big hit". Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "probability change jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot".

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 30.

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

In the customer waiting effect mode, the special figure variable display is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure and indicates that the standby state is in which the variable display of the special figure is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 as shown in FIG. 16B. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like. It should be noted that the setting items related to the effect can be appropriately set. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demo video G100.

The normal effect mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal game state. Further, a plurality of lower production modes belonging to the normal production mode can be provided. For example, as the lower-level effect mode belonging to the normal effect mode, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided.

In the following, the production mode of the lower hierarchy belonging to the production mode is also referred to as a “production stage”. Along with this, the first normal production mode is also referred to as the "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also referred to as the "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also referred to as the "third normal production stage". say. Unless there are special circumstances, basically, the effect mode set when the special figure variation display is first started after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on is the first normal effect stage ( It is assumed that it is the first normal effect mode). However, the type of the effect mode initially set is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

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

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

Then, in the front stage portion of the first normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (A): first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the front stage portion of the second normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (B): second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the front stage portion of the third normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (C): third normal background image G113) mainly showing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display unit 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and the normal effect mode is used. A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

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

Further, the normal effect mode may be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal effect mode may be set to the effect mode indicating that the non-time saving state is set. Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" and is different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Further, in the low-probability low-base gaming state and the high-probability low-base gaming state generated under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation effect mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability high base game state. In the pre-stage portion of the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a background image (probability change background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probabilistic change BGM is output from the speaker 52. .. Further, in the latter part of the probabilistic effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probabilistic effect mode is displayed.

The time saving effect mode can be set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and is either the low probability high base game state or the high probability high base game state, and at least the time reduction. This is an effect mode indicating that the state is in a state. In the front part of the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (E), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. .. Further, in the latter part of the time saving effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving effect mode is displayed.

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

Further, for either or either of the probabilistic effect mode and the time-saving effect mode, a plurality of effect stages for the effect mode are further provided as in the normal effect mode, and the effect stage is switched when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. You can do it.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, the opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image G2 prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a. Is displayed. The jackpot opening effect is performed. In addition, during the opening, as a jackpot opening effect, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2 on the display unit 50a. ..

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18B, the right-handed image G2 is continuously displayed from the opening on the display unit 50a, and the round image showing the number of rounds is displayed. A round effect is performed in which the prize ball number image G4 suggesting the G3 and the number of prize balls paid out is displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the background of the right-handed image G2, the round image G3, and the prize ball number image G4 on the display unit 50a, and the background image according to the type of the jackpot game (background for the round). The image G201) is displayed, and the BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.

Further, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18C, the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G5 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G6 is displayed is performed. In addition, during the ending, as a jackpot ending effect, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a in the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball number image G6. Will be done.

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like.

In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect is stopped after the effect symbol is changed. 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. Then, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Further, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, various effect devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel movable device 55, a first effect button device 40, and a second effect button device 41 are used. It is possible to perform a figure variation effect.

Next, in the special figure variation effect executed in response to the special figure variable display, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described. The effect symbol is also identification information for showing the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types are provided. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the effect symbol constitutes identification information for showing the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of effect symbols are provided depending on the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the effect symbols may be composed of numbers 1 to 9, and nine effect symbols may be provided. Then, the effect symbol including the number "1" is referred to as the effect symbol G10a. Similarly, the effect symbols including the numbers "2" to the numbers "9" are referred to as the effect symbols G10b to the effect symbols G10e. For convenience, when individual production symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "effect design G10".

In addition, the numerical parts of the effect symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The numerical portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, colors are included in the components of the effect symbol G10. The configuration of the effect symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be appropriately changed. For example, other components such as a character associated with each number may be added to the effect symbol G10.

Subsequently, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction are the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol. The region can be 50b3. The effect symbol G10 is displayed in any of the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3.

Then, mainly, in the front stage portion of the special symbol variation effect, the effect symbol G10 displayed in the left effect symbol area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left effect symbol EZ1", and the effect symbol G10 displayed in the middle effect symbol area 50b2 is referred to. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3, the effect symbol G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the effect symbols are displayed at relative display positions. When distinguishing G10, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is possible to provide a small symbol area 50c for variably displaying a small symbol in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display unit 50a. In the small symbol area 50c, the small symbol can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small symbol can be set as appropriate, but for example, the numerical portion of the effect symbol G10 can be reduced as it is to be configured.

In FIG. 19B, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a alternate long and short dash line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. It is described to represent the range of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described. As small symbols, the left small symbol EZ1, the medium effect symbol EZ2, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 corresponding to the right effect symbol EZ3 are variably displayed in the small symbol area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2, and the right small are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is waiting, FIG. 20 (B). As shown in, the special figure fluctuation effect is started with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

It is possible to make the display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display unit 50a, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It may be replaced one after another at a fixed position. The display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be the same as the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

Further, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variablely displayed at high speed immediately after the start of the variable display. While the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variablely displayed at high speed, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically images of the background side such as the background image G111 to G114. Is displayed with transparency that is easy to see.

Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the reach occurring (special figure). The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the loss stitches (so-called "barracuda stitches") peculiar to the loss without reach.

Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then is shown in FIG. 20 (D). As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up horizontally at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once as they are, and the stop is stopped. Confirm (stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped at the random stitches, that is, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 become the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It stops all at once with the same disparity, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3 → the middle effect symbol EZ2, but the effect temporarily stops. The embodiment is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set.

4-2-2. Reach Next, the establishment of reach will be explained. Even when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss fluctuation), basically, in the same manner as in the case of no reach described above, the display unit 50a As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 according to the number "5" temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then is shown in FIG. 21 (D). As described above, the right effect symbols EZ3 having the same number "5" are temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reach is established. Even if the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is continuously performed.

Further, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. Can be done. Further, the number of the effect symbol constituting the reach is 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 lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special map variation effect in the case of loss without reach and the section from the start of the special map variation effect when reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be set as normal variation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various notice effects such as so-called "pseudo-ream", cut-in notice, and dialogue notice until the reach is established. Alternatively, it is possible to enter the so-called "zone" until the reach is established.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established after the normal fluctuation. The N reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit. Next, N reach will be specifically described.

When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), N reach is performed from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the state when the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol composed of a number different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss is peculiar to the loss with reach. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped at the loss peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 However, they are stopped all at once with the same loss eyes peculiar to the loss with reach as the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure variation effect does not end in N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), the remaining one medium effect symbol EZ2 that has not stopped fluctuates again at high speed, and N while the reach is maintained. It may develop (switch) from reach to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit. Although the established reach is maintained even in the L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), at the start of the L reach, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach are reduced and displayed. It moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the upper right of the display unit 50a) in the portion 50a so as not to overlap the small symbol area 50c.

Further, at the start of L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image dedicated to L reach (background image G114 for L reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The background image G114 for L reach is composed of a moving image developed by a predetermined Thule. The content of the story of the moving image related to the background image G114 for L reach can be appropriately set, but in the basic embodiment, the main character confesses to the girl.

When the background image G114 for L reach is displayed, it starts from a scene where the main character is waiting for a girl at a meeting place as shown in FIG. 23 (A). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), a girl appears at the meeting place. At this time, at the substantially center of the display unit 50a, the production symbol of the number "5" constituting the reach and the production symbol of the number "4" not constituting the reach appear as the middle production symbol EZ2. Then, it slowly rotates so that it comes out from the back side to the front side and then returns to the back side.

While the production symbol of the number "4" and the production symbol of the number "5" are continuously rotated, the Thule related to the background image G114 for L reach progresses. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the hero character confesses to the girl. At this time, at the substantially center of the display unit 50a, the effect symbol of the number "5" constituting the reach and the effect symbol of the number "4" not constituting the reach will mutually repel the opponent. Collide with each other. Since the production symbol of the number "5" constitutes the reach and the production design of the number "4" does not constitute the reach, the production design of the number "4" is skipped and the production design of the number "5" is If it remains, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing the jackpot is established, while the effect symbol of the number "5" is skipped and the effect symbol of the number "4" remains, the effect of the aspect showing the reach loss. The stop display of the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established. Therefore, the scene of FIG. 23 (C) is the final phase of the L reach, and the effect suggesting a big hit (big hit suggestion effect) is executed or the effect suggesting a loss (loss suggestion effect) is executed. It constitutes a branch point that branches into a crab (so-called "winning branch point").

If the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the jackpot fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation) at the hit branch point, a smiling girl is up on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 24 (A-1). After being displayed, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-1), after the smiling girl showing the hero character who is happy to succeed in confession is displayed in close-up, in FIG. 24 (B-1). As shown, the main character who is happy to succeed in confession is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, along with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 of the number "5" constituting the reach, the middle effect symbol EZ2 of the number "5" constituting the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display unit 50a. Displayed in mode. That is, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

The display of the hero character who is happy to succeed in confession and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a jackpot suggestion effect. After the jackpot suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the jackpot.

On the other hand, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the loss variation with reach (L loss variation) after the hit branch point, the figure is shown in the background image G114 for L reach without performing the jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 24 (A-2), after a girl with a sad expression is displayed up on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-2), she fails to confess and is disappointed. The main character is displayed. At this time, along with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 of the number "5" constituting the reach, the middle effect symbol EZ2 of the number "5" not constituting the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display unit 50a. It is displayed in. That is, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

The display of the hero character who fails to confess and is discouraged constitutes a loss suggestion effect. After the loss suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-2), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the loss stitches for reach.

4-2-5. SP reach Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is higher than that of the L reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit. Although the established reach is maintained even in the SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), at the start of the SP reach, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach are reduced and displayed. It moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the upper right of the display unit 50a) in the portion 50a so as not to overlap the small symbol area 50c.

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G115 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The background image G115 for SP reach is composed of a moving image developed by a predetermined Thule. The content of the story of the video related to the background image G115 for SP reach can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character and the enemy character, which is a rival of the main character, confront each other. ing. The main character is a baseball pitcher, and the enemy character is a baseball batter, who face each other in a baseball game as a pitcher and a batter.

When the background image G115 for SP reach is displayed, an enemy character first appears as shown in FIG. 25 (A), and then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that the SP reach has been started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "" Beat the enemy batter XX !! "in FIG. 25 (B)" and an effect image G11b that enhances the title image G11a. NS.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed. After that, in the background image G115 for SP reach, the main character throws the ball as shown in FIG. 26 (A), and the ball advances toward the enemy character as shown in FIG. 26 (B). As shown in C), the enemy character begins to swing the bat. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning turning point) where the main character wins in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter and a big hit is suggested or a defeat is suggested and a loss is suggested.

After this hit branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is a jackpot fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 27 (A-1), the enemy character makes a missed swing on the display unit 50a. After winning the confrontation, as shown in Fig. 27 (B-1), the main character who strikes out the enemy character and screams on the mound is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. Will be done. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in an manner indicating a big hit.

The display of the main character who wins the confrontation and screams, and the output of a predetermined sound effect make up the jackpot suggestion effect. After the jackpot suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-1), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the jackpot.

On the other hand, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the reach loss variation (SP loss variation) after the hit branch point, the SP reach background image G115 shows FIG. 27 (SP reach loss variation) without the jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 27 (B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

The display of the hero character who is defeated in the confrontation and is disappointed constitutes a loss suggestion production. After the loss suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-2), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the loss stitches for reach.

Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure variation effect will be described. Movable body effects and operation effects are independent of these effects when they are performed as part of these effects in the form of being incorporated into the above-mentioned SP reach, L reach, and N reach, as well as jackpot game effects. May be done. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect accompanied by an operation of a movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body effect is an effect using a movable device such as a board movable device 55, and functions as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit and the development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body effect functions as an effect suggesting the development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the special figure variation effect develops from N reach to SP reach, first of all, FIG. 28. As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 operates, the board movable body 55k descends to the operating position in front view, and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Further, at this time, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. It should be noted that the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

For example, as described above, when the winning branch point is reached in the L reach or SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (the first effect button operation valid period) occurs, and this first effect button With the occurrence of the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), an effect of urging the operation of the first effect button 40k (first effect button operation promotion effect) is performed.

In the first effect button operation promotion effect, the first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 is an image (operation target image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k, which is an operation target, and an image (that is, pressing operation) representing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. Operation image) G12b and an image (first effect button operation valid period remaining time image) G12c showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k are included. ..

The first effect button operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period with the passage of time. Changes to. Note that FIG. 29B shows a state in which the first effect button operation valid period has occurred and one-third of the first effect button operation valid time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a jackpot fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation), after the first effect button 40k is pressed during the first effect button operation valid period, or after the first effect button is pressed, or the first effect button. The operation result effect is performed after the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period is exhausted without the first effect button 40k being operated during the operation valid period.

As an operation result effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the board movable device 55 is operated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 is produced. Rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result effect includes the movable body effect. Further, at this time, as an operation result effect, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k is raised, so that the operation result effect is completed. When the operation result production is completed, a jackpot suggestion production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is reach loss fluctuation (SP loss fluctuation), even if the first effect button 40k is pressed during the first effect button operation valid period, or the first effect button is pressed. Even if the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period is exhausted without the 40k being pressed, the operation result effect is not performed and the loss suggestion effect is performed.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure variation effect, but can also be executed in the big hit effect.

4-5. Look-ahead effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the variable display of the special figure, which is the target of the special figure hold, is executed will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the jackpot determination has not been made, based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation effect. .. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that makes the big hit expected even before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the hold. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a hold change notice using a hold effect indicating a special figure hold. Here, the hold effect and the hold change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30A, the hold effect is performed in the hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section at the lower end of the display unit 50a. The hold display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the left-right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are provided side by side in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first region 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is the first to occur in the special figure 1 hold, and the special figure 1 variable display is the first to occur based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. The hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second region 50d2 to the fourth region 50d4, it occurs in the 2nd to 4th positions in the reserved special figure 1 hold, and is based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. The hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold on which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed in the 2nd to 4th positions.

In the following, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1". Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the fourth area 50d4 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in hold order 2" and "hold order 3". It is referred to as "special figure 1 hold" and "special figure 1 hold in hold order 4". That is, the existing special figure 1 hold is referred to as "hold order 1" to "hold order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed on the left side of the hold display area 50d. In the variation display area 50e, the icon representing the currently executed special figure 1 variation display is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d. However, since the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are related, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are collectively referred to as "hold effect". .. In addition, the hold icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Further, the running special figure 1 variation display indicated by the icon is also referred to as “the variation”.

In FIG. 30A, the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are indicated by a one-dot chain line, and the first region 50d1 to the fourth region 50d4 are indicated by a broken line. It is described to represent the range of the first region 50d1 to the fourth region 50d4 and the variable display region 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. In the following description, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 change is being displayed (the special figure change is being produced), and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), in the above-mentioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold (holding order) that occurred first among the special figure 1 hold currently held. The hold icon HA2 representing the special figure 1 hold of 1 is displayed, and in the above-mentioned second area 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold (hold order 2) that occurs after the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA2 is displayed. The hold icon HA3 indicating the special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the above-mentioned variation display area 50e (not shown), the icon HA1 representing the currently executing special figure 1 variation display is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 30B is a normal mode.

As described above, in the hold effect, the hold display area 50d is displayed side by side from the left end to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 hold occurs. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbol, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special symbol-related determination information stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 105, is individually displayed by the hold icon. NS.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) is not shown. Move to the first region 50d1 in the figure. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are shifted to the left by one each. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3 is the earliest occurrence of the special figure 1 hold currently held. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the situation according to the change of the special figure variable display to be started next.

Further, since the hold icon HA2 displayed in the variation display area 50e represents the execution special figure 1 variation display, it becomes the icon HA2 when it is displayed in the variation display area 50e. That is, as a word attached before the "icon", the icon displayed in the hold display area 50d is referred to as "hold", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is referred to as "corresponding". In other words, when the hold icon is displayed and the start condition for the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied for the special symbol hold indicated by the hold icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the start condition is displayed. The corresponding hold icon is displayed as the icon.

In addition, when the icon is changed from the hold icon to the icon, in other words, when the icon is moved from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 30C, the icon is magnified about twice when moving from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 from this situation and the special figure 1 hold occurs, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), a new hold occurs in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. The icon HA4 is displayed in the above-mentioned second region 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when a prize is won in the first starting port 11 and a random number related to the special figure 1 is acquired, one common icon is displayed. This icon disappears when the special figure 1 variable display based on the prize is completed, but while it is displayed, the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (pending state and running state). Depending on the situation, it will exist under different names (hold icon and the icon).

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

When the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, when the hold notice is given, the player can expect that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. Next, a specific example of the hold notice will be described. As a specific example of the hold notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon HA4 shown in FIG. 30 (E) is a special mode.

As one type of hold notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the hold icon is displayed, in other words, the hold notice is given when the special figure 1 hold occurs (when the first starting port 11 is won). There is a type. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 30 (D)), the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 1 is held. When the above-mentioned event occurs, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the above-mentioned second area 50d2 (not shown) in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold, as in the case of FIG. 30 (E). In the drawing, the hold icon in the normal mode seems to be completely stationary, but in reality, basically, even if the hold icon is completely stationary, the display position does not move, but it is in place. It may be configured to shake lightly with.

Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 31 (B)) (hold notice is given). In the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but it may be displayed in the special mode and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

As another type of hold notice, there is a hold notice type that becomes a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, the hold icon change notice is given at the time of the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 30 (D)), the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 1 is held. When the above-mentioned second region 50d2 (not shown) is generated, as shown in FIG. Is displayed in.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is deleted. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. 32 (D). The hold icon HA3 is moved to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 is moved to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 32 (D)) (hold notice is given). ..

In addition, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the hold notice so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is a normal embodiment, and green, red, and gold are special embodiments. Then, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon can be set so as to increase in the order of white <green <red <gold.

The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, for example, an image other than the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a such as a background image, a sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and a movable board. It is possible to execute the operation by using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues uninterrupted from the execution such as the hold icon change notice by the hold icon HA until the special figure change display is started, the effect symbol is stopped. It may be an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time the display is performed or every time the variable display of the effect symbol is started.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 42. The flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. Then, the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer and the like appearing in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. 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 PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) Circuit) is set.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol-related determination information and the special symbol-related determination information 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 symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is used. The process of updating the counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004). ..

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the game control main process of FIG. 33. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers related to the normal figure-related judgment information and the special figure-related judgment information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and ends the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", the prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. 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 101 repeatedly executes the processes of the game control main processes S002 to S004 until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game control side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Outputs the command etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 36. 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 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. General prize-winning prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 10 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

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

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), the game ball is designated. The second starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“2” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12.

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

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

Next, the second look-ahead determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second start-up winning command is specified and specified by collating the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

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

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

Next, the number of special figure 1 hold (specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the gaming RAM 104 (special figure 1 hold number counter)) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not it is (S216). If the number of special figure 1 hold is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the number of special figure 1 hold is not (less than) "4" or more (NO in S216). ), The special figure 1 hold number addition process is performed (S217). 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 83a is increased by "1".

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

Next, the first look-ahead determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first start winning command is specified and specified by collating the current gaming state with the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

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

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the game RAM 104 has been reached. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 14 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 winning rule number is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

When the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If (NO in S222), the counter value of the large prize opening prize counter is added by "1" (S223), and the large winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), End the sensor detection process. In the large prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“9” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the large winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14.

As a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, a sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided, and based on the sensor detecting the game ball, processing other than the processing shown in FIGS. 35 to 36 is performed. Is also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation processing related to the control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing related to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 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 variation process (S1103) is performed. When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal map and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined, 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 82. And change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the normal map fluctuation start command according to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal map variation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is variablely displayed. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal map fluctuation time has elapsed since the execution of the normal map variation display started (whether or not the normal map variation display is terminated), and the normal symbol variation processing is performed. If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the normal figure is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the normal map fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal map fluctuation display.

The normal symbol determination 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 winning symbol (if the stopped symbol 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 auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

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

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation processing relating to the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing related to the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D 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 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501).

The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". The process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control is performed. The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby in which 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 (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The special symbol variation processing will be described in detail later.

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

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game control process to perform a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game ends, the special action status is changed to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Further, when all the round games are completed and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. It should be noted that the state in which the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special operation status "4" and controls the big hit game is the "big hit game state", and the special operation status "4" is set as the "big hit". It is called "game state".

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

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

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. 39. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1601). When the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the special figure 2 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer wait flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol wait process is completed, and if the customer wait flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , The customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is completed.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start. When there is one or more stores of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the mouth 11, the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the earliest stored one is read out and based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit judgment).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (big hit symbol type determination). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.

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 designation command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the state is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state is selected (S1652), and then the process proceeds to step S1654. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), it is for the big hit symbol from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the variation pattern determination table in Special Figure 1 (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 makes a reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) to determine whether or not there is reach.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is “with reach” (S1656). If there is reach (YES in S1656), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). Then, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of special figure 1 holdes is confirmed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 is used. Select (S1657) the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the number of reserved special figures 1 and then proceed to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1569, and then collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 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 other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the set special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the special map fluctuation pattern including information on the presence or absence of reach and the special map fluctuation time) is included.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. The storage area corresponding to the first hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

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

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and performs a special symbol standby process. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is completed without executing step S1617.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 is stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610). ..

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. A special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process for clearing the storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

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

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 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. It should be noted that the digestion of the special figure 1 hold may be executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 2 hold. Further, the digestion of the special figure 1 hold and the digestion of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines 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 S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1701), when the variation processing of the special symbol is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1701), the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 81. Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the special symbol ends is output as an output buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol change processing is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 42. In the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). When the stop display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1751), when the stop display of the special symbol is terminated by ending the special symbol confirmation process (YES in S1751), the normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) is currently present. It is determined whether or not it is (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), the time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON). Whether or not it is determined (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the time saving state (YES in S1753), 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 subtracted by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time reduction remaining number counter (number of time reduction remaining) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time reduction remaining number) is "0" (in S1755). YES), the state is changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is turned off) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Is determined (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special symbol confirmation process is completed, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), the game state is reset (YES). The normal game state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0") (S1759).

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

6. Production control by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 43 to 47. The flowchart for controlling the effect described below is an example. Then, the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, the counter, timer, flag, buffer and the like appearing in the following description of the effect control by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the effect control main process, first, the power-on process is performed according to the power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 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 making determinations related to various effects are updated. The random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the effect content, such as a random number for determining a stop symbol pattern and a random number for determining a special figure variation effect pattern, which will be described later.

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 game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 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 effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start, which will be described later). A command, an ending effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the effect control board 120 can output sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (execute various effects by sound), and the sub drive board, together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via 162 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (various effects are executed by the operation). The various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (big hit opening effect, round effect, big hit ending effect), a customer waiting effect, an operation effect, a look-ahead effect, and the like.

The effect control microcomputer 121 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 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

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

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 44. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs an input process (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates the second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 emits light emission data created by the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image. Is output to the sub drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a timer update process (S4104). In the timer update process, various timers provided in the effect RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated in order to manage and control the time related to various predetermined effects. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 45. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the first embodiment described later.

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 47. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. It is determined whether or not it is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (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 121 performs a start winning process according to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree. The look-ahead effect includes a hold notice that displays the hold icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect that is performed 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 effect RAM 124.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is voice-controlled according to the pre-reading effect content indicated by the pre-reading effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the pre-reading effect is performed by the image performed by the image control board 140. The speaker 52 outputs the sound via the circuit 161 (executes the look-ahead effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 emits light via the sub drive board 162 (executes the look-ahead effect by the light emission). It is possible to operate 55k (execute the look-ahead effect by the operation).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol specification command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the symbol specification command (YES in S4303), the effect control command is issued to the effect RAM 124. It is stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126 in (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure change start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure change start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4305), the production content of the special figure change effect is determined. , The special figure variation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect is performed.

In the special figure variation effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed based on the content of the stop special symbol (type of jackpot symbol, lost special symbol) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command. ~ EZ3 and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol for determining the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination) is set in a plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Value) is distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random numbers with the selected stop symbol pattern table, and determines the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, the data representing the determined effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special symbol variation pattern is a loss variation without reach, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to have a so-called “separate stitch”. Further, if the special symbol variation pattern is a loss variation with reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is different from them. The combination of KZ3 is selected. Further, if the special symbol variation pattern is a jackpot variation, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to obtain so-called "doublets" according to the effect mode and the type of the jackpot symbol. ..

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates a special figure variation effect pattern in which the effect content of the special figure variation effect is associated with the effect mode in which the effect is staying and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. Select the special figure variation effect pattern determination table for determining the special figure variation effect pattern to be determined. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, one or a plurality of special figure variation effect pattern is set to a random number value for special figure variation effect pattern determination (special figure variation effect pattern) so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Judgment value) is distributed. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and the special figure is based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern is judged.

The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure variation effect pattern table in the special figure variation effect pattern determination, and determines and determines the special figure variation effect pattern. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the special figure variation effect start command indicating the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is predetermined from the image ROM 142. The effect image of the above is read out, and the special figure variation effect is performed by the image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

In addition, the special map variation effect start command includes information regarding the effect flow associated with the special map variation pattern indicated by the special map variation effect start command. Further, in addition to the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect start command includes the special figure variation effect by the voice output from the speaker 52 and the special figure variation effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53. The effect content of the figure variation effect and the effect content of the special figure variation effect by the operation performed by the movable board 55k are included.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. In response to the above, the speaker 52 outputs the voice via the voice control circuit 161 (executes the special figure variation effect by the voice), and the frame lamp 53 emits light via the sub drive board 162 (the special figure by the light emission). (Executes the variation effect) and activates the board movable body 55k (executes the special figure variation effect by the operation).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), it proceeds to step S4309, while if it has received the special figure fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307), the special figure fluctuation The special figure variation effect end process (S4308) for ending the effect (stops the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and performs the stop display) is performed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure variation stop command in the special figure variation effect end process, and appropriately ends the special figure variation effect based on the analysis result (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbol KZ1). ~ Stop the variation display of KZ3) Set the special figure variation effect end command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the command to end the special symbol variation effect, the image control board 140 ends the special symbol variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the game state command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if the game state command has been received (YES in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 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 (S4310).

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

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if the effect waiting command has been received (YES in S4311), the effect waiting effect waiting process is performed. (S4312), the received command analysis process is completed.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time:, for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol to the start of the customer waiting effect. Set in the timer. The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the waiting time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect is issued to the effect RAM 124. Set in the output buffer of.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315, while if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot game accompanies the start of the jackpot game. The opening effect start process is performed (S4314).

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the jackpot opening effect start process, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on based on the analysis result. If you want to execute it, select the effect content of the jackpot opening effect (big hit opening effect pattern), and output the jackpot opening effect start command to start the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern. Set in the buffer.

In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game control board 100 has received the round number designation command, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317, while if the round number designation command has been received (YES in S4315), the round effect start process accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4316).

In the round effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started, and if it is executed, the round effect. The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and the round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, 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 S4317), the received command analysis process is completed, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4317), the jackpot ending effect start process associated with the start of the ending of the jackpot game (NO). After performing S4318) and the effect mode setting process (S4319), the received command analysis process is completed.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot symbol indicated by the ending command in the effect mode setting process (effect mode). Process to control).

For example, if the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, the effect control microcomputer 121 is set to the probability variation effect mode suggesting a high probability and high base game state. Then, the effect mode flag indicating the probability change effect mode is turned on in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the probability change effect mode start command indicating that the probability change effect mode is set is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probability variation effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending is completed. , The probability variation background image G120 is displayed as the background image, and the probability variation BGM is output as the BGM.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, if the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, or the jackpot symbol E, either the high-probability high-base gaming state or the low-probability high-base gaming state. Set the time saving effect mode that is difficult or impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the effect mode flag indicating the time reduction effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and issues a time reduction effect mode start command indicating that the time reduction effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to. When the time saving effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending is completed. , The time-saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time-saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-mentioned basic embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, mainly, as the first embodiment, points different from the basic embodiment will be described. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those of the basic embodiments or the corresponding configurations.

In the first embodiment, a special figure 1 variation pattern, which is not set in the basic embodiment, is provided. That is, in the first embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for determining the special figure 1 variation pattern is different from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table described in the basic embodiment. FIG. 48 shows a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 48, as the effects constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern, other than normal variation, N reach, L reach and SP reach (hereinafter referred to as “flow composition effect”). There are a long special zone, a medium special zone, and a short special zone. The long special zone, the medium special zone, and the short special zone are the same type of production, and are distinguished by the difference in production time. In the following, the long special zone, the medium special zone, and the short special zone are collectively referred to as "special zone". The special zone with the longest production time is the long special zone, the special zone with the shortest production time is the short special zone, and the special zone between the long production time and the short special zone is the medium special zone. The production time of the long special zone, the medium special zone, and the short special zone can be set as appropriate, but in the first embodiment, the production time of the long special zone is set to 75 seconds, and the production time of the medium special zone is set. It is set to 50 seconds, and the production time of the short special zone is set to 25 seconds.

Here, the effect flow when the special zone is executed will be described. For both jackpot and loss, there are cases where L reach is executed and cases where SP reach is executed after each special zone. In detail, after the normal fluctuation, the special zone (long special zone, medium special zone, short special zone) is executed, the special zone ends, the reach is established, and it develops into L reach or SP reach. Become.

In this way, since the special zone is executed in both the case of a big hit and the case of a loss, the special zone can be positioned as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit gaming state. In addition, since the reach is established after the special zone is executed, the special zone can be positioned as a production that suggests that there is a possibility of reaching, and a production that suggests that it becomes reach when further digging. Furthermore, since the L reach or SP reach is executed after the special zone is executed, the special zone may execute the effect, L reach, which suggests that the SP reach may be executed. It can be positioned as a production that suggests that there is, in other words, a production that suggests that a reach production with a higher expectation of a big hit is executed as compared with the N reach.

In the following, in the case of a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect in which the SP reach is executed after the long special zone is executed is "long special SP jackpot fluctuation", and the SP after the medium special zone is executed. The special map fluctuation pattern related to the special map fluctuation effect where the reach is executed is "medium special SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special map variation pattern related to the special map variation effect where the SP reach is executed after the short special zone is executed is ". It is called "short special SP jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the case of loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect in which SP reach is executed after the long special zone is executed is "long special SP loss fluctuation", and SP reach is executed after the middle special zone is executed. The special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect that is executed is "medium special SP loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure variation effect that SP reach is executed after the short special zone is executed is "short". It is called "special SP loss fluctuation". In addition, "long special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "long special SP loss fluctuation" are combined with "long special SP reach fluctuation", "medium special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "medium special SP loss fluctuation" are combined. "Medium special SP reach fluctuation", "short special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "short special SP loss fluctuation" are collectively referred to as "short special SP reach fluctuation".

Furthermore, in the case of a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect in which the L reach is executed after the long special zone is executed is "long special L jackpot fluctuation", and the L reach is executed after the medium special zone is executed. The special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect that is executed is "medium special L jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation effect that L reach is executed after the short special zone is executed is "short". It is called "special L jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the case of loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect in which the L reach is executed after the long special zone is executed is "long special L loss variation", and the L reach is executed after the middle special zone is executed. The special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure fluctuation effect to be executed is "medium special L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation effect in which L reach is executed after the short special zone is executed is "short". It is called "special L loss fluctuation". In addition, "long special L jackpot fluctuation" and "long special L loss fluctuation" are combined with "long special L reach fluctuation", "medium special L jackpot fluctuation" and "medium special L loss fluctuation" are combined. "Medium special L reach fluctuation", "short special L reach fluctuation" and "short special L loss fluctuation" are collectively referred to as "short special L reach fluctuation".

In addition, "long special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "long special L jackpot fluctuation" are combined with "long special zone jackpot fluctuation", "medium special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "medium special L jackpot fluctuation" are combined. "Medium special zone jackpot fluctuation", "short special SP jackpot fluctuation" and "short special L jackpot fluctuation" are collectively referred to as "short special zone jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, "long special SP loss fluctuation" and "long special L loss fluctuation" are combined with "long special zone loss fluctuation", "medium special SP loss fluctuation" and "medium special L loss fluctuation" are combined. "Medium special zone loss fluctuation", "short special SP loss fluctuation" and "short special L loss fluctuation" are collectively referred to as "short special zone loss fluctuation". In addition, "long special SP jackpot fluctuation", "medium special SP jackpot fluctuation", and "short special SP jackpot fluctuation" are referred to as "special SP jackpot fluctuation", and "long special L jackpot fluctuation", "medium special L". "Big hit fluctuation" and "Short special L jackpot fluctuation" are called "special L jackpot fluctuation", and are "long special SP loss fluctuation", "medium special SP loss fluctuation", and "short special SP loss fluctuation". Is referred to as "special SP loss variation", and "long special L loss variation", "medium special L loss variation", and "short special L loss variation" are referred to as "special L loss variation".

Furthermore, the special map fluctuation pattern related to the special map fluctuation effect in which the special zone is executed in the case of a big hit, such as "long special zone jackpot fluctuation", "medium special zone jackpot fluctuation", and "short special zone jackpot fluctuation". This is collectively referred to as "special zone jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special map fluctuation pattern related to the special map fluctuation effect in which the special zone is executed in the case of loss, such as "long special zone loss fluctuation", "medium special zone loss fluctuation", and "short special zone loss fluctuation". This is collectively referred to as "special zone loss fluctuation". In addition, the special map fluctuation pattern related to the special map fluctuation effect in which the special zone is executed regardless of whether it is a jackpot or a loss, such as "special zone jackpot fluctuation" and "special zone loss fluctuation", is also "special". It is called "zone fluctuation".

In addition, "SP jackpot fluctuation", "L jackpot fluctuation", "SP loss fluctuation", "L loss fluctuation", "SP reach fluctuation", and "L reach fluctuation" in the basic embodiment are "normal SP jackpot fluctuation". It is referred to as "variation", "normal L jackpot fluctuation", "normal SP loss fluctuation", "normal L loss fluctuation", "normal SP reach fluctuation", and "normal L reach fluctuation".

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, regarding the special SP jackpot fluctuation, the distribution rate is higher in the order of long special SP jackpot fluctuation> medium special SP jackpot fluctuation> short special SP jackpot fluctuation, while the special SP loss fluctuation is short special SP. The distribution rate is higher in the order of loss fluctuation> medium special SP loss fluctuation> long special SP loss fluctuation. Furthermore, regarding the special L jackpot fluctuation, the distribution rate is higher in the order of long special L jackpot fluctuation> medium special L jackpot fluctuation> short special L jackpot fluctuation, while for special L loss fluctuation, short special L loss fluctuation> medium special L loss. The distribution rate is higher in the order of fluctuation> long special L loss fluctuation. Therefore, regarding the special zone, the expectation of big hit is high in the order of long special zone> medium special zone> short special zone.

Next, the production performed in the special zone will be described. In the special zone effect, the unit effect is repeatedly executed multiple times. In the first embodiment, the effect time of the unit effect is set to 5 seconds. Therefore, in the short special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 5 times, in the medium special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 10 times, and in the long special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 15 times.

FIG. 49 is a diagram schematically showing an effect flow of a special figure change effect based on a special zone change. As shown in FIG. 49, in the special figure fluctuation effect based on the long special SP jackpot variation and the long special SP loss variation, the long special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeated 15 times in the long special zone. Will be executed. As soon as the long special zone ends, the reach is established and then it develops into SP reach. Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect based on the medium special SP jackpot variation and the medium special SP loss variation, the medium special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeatedly executed 10 times in the medium special zone. As soon as the middle special zone ends, the reach is established and then it develops into SP reach. Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect based on the short special SP jackpot variation and the short special SP loss variation, the short special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeatedly executed five times in the short special zone. As soon as the short special zone ends, the reach is established and then the SP reach is developed.

Further, in the special figure variation effect based on the long special L jackpot variation and the long special L loss variation, the long special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeatedly executed 15 times in the long special zone. As soon as the long special zone ends, the reach is established and then it develops into the L reach. Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect based on the medium special L jackpot variation and the medium special L loss variation, the medium special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeatedly executed 10 times in the medium special zone. As soon as the middle special zone ends, the reach is established and then it develops into the L reach. Further, in the special figure variation effect based on the short special L jackpot variation and the short special L loss variation, the short special zone is executed after the normal variation, and the unit effect is repeatedly executed five times in the short special zone. As soon as the short special zone ends, the reach is established and then it develops into the L reach.

Further, when the stage of the special zone described later stays in the first stage to the third stage, a period (operation valid period) in which the operation to the first effect button 40k is valid occurs in each unit effect. During the operation valid period, the operation promotion effect as described in the basic embodiment is executed. The operation promotion effect is synchronized with the operation valid period. That is, the operation promotion effect starts when the operation valid period starts, and the operation promotion effect ends when the operation valid period ends.

The operation valid period starts when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the unit effect. The operation validity period lasts for a maximum of 2 seconds after the operation validity period starts. That is, when 2 seconds have elapsed without operating the first effect button 40k after the operation valid period has started, the operation valid period ends. On the other hand, when the first effect button 40k is operated during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends at that point even if 2 seconds have not elapsed since the operation valid period occurred. In the following, 2 seconds, which is the longest time during which each operation valid period can effectively survive, is referred to as an "operation valid time" or an "operation promotion effect time".

By the way, the special zone is mainly executed by using the image display device 50. In the special zone, a predetermined character may be gradually increased in the display unit 50a. As predetermined characters associated with the special zone, there are a character V representing the cheering squad leader, a character W representing the drummer of the cheering squad, a character X representing a brass band member, and a character Y representing a cheering member. It is provided. When the special zone is started, only the character V is initially displayed in a large size in the center of the display unit 50a, but after that, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the operation promotion effect in each unit effect, The number of characters displayed on the display unit 50a can be increased.

The number of characters that can be increased by one operation promotion effect (unit effect) is one, and the order of increase is set to character W → character X → character Y. Therefore, the more times the unit production is executed, the more chances that the character will increase. That is, there are many opportunities for characters to increase in the order of long special zone> medium special zone> short special zone.

As described above, in the special zone, the characters can be gradually increased one by one, but the special zone is configured so that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of increasing characters increases. That is, the larger the number of characters appearing in the special zone, the easier it is to enter the jackpot game state.

Whether or not to increase the character when the first effect button 40k is operated is determined by the character increase determination. The character increase determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the first effect button 40k has been operated in the input process of step S4101 during the operation valid period related to the special zone, for example, the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. The character increase determination is performed based on the order of the unit effects including the operation validity period in the special zone (hereinafter referred to as "unit effect number"). Therefore, the unit effect number of the first unit effect after the start of the special zone is "1". Further, since the unit effect is executed five times in the short special zone, the unit effect number of the last unit effect in the short special zone is "5". Similarly, since the unit effect is executed 10 times in the middle special zone, the unit effect number of the last unit effect in the middle special zone is "10". Further, the unit effect number of the last unit effect in the long special zone is "15".

The character increase determination is executed with reference to the character increase determination table. The character increase determination is provided in association with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Further, the character increase determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern is provided in association with the unit effect number.

As shown in FIG. 50, the character increase judgment table includes a character increase judgment table for long special jackpot fluctuation (for long special SP jackpot fluctuation and long special L jackpot fluctuation) and a character increase judgment table for medium special jackpot fluctuation (medium special SP jackpot fluctuation). And the character increase judgment table for medium special L jackpot fluctuation), the character increase judgment table for short special jackpot fluctuation (for short special SP jackpot fluctuation and short special L jackpot fluctuation), and the character increase judgment table for long special loss fluctuation (long special SP). Character increase judgment table for loss fluctuation and long special L loss fluctuation, character increase judgment table for medium special loss fluctuation (for medium special SP loss fluctuation and medium special L loss fluctuation), and short special loss fluctuation (short) A character increase determination table for special SP loss fluctuations and short special L loss fluctuations) is provided.

Furthermore, regarding the character increase judgment table for the long special jackpot fluctuation and the character increase judgment table for the long special loss change, the character increase judgment table when the unit production number is 1 to 5 and the unit production number 6 to There is a character increase determination table when the number is 10, and a character increase determination table when the unit production number is 11 to 15. Further, regarding the character increase judgment table for medium special jackpot fluctuation and the character increase judgment table for medium special loss change, the character increase judgment table when the unit production number is 1 to 5 and the unit production number 6 to There is a character increase judgment table at the time of 10. Further, there is only one type of character increase determination table for short special jackpot fluctuation and character increase determination table for single special loss variation, and there is only a character increase determination table when the unit production number is 1 to 5. In this way, each character increase determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern and the unit effect number is appropriately set so that the selection rate for increasing / not increasing the characters is the predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. Has been done.

According to the character increase determination table, it may be determined to "increase the character" in both the jackpot fluctuation and the loss fluctuation. That is, when the number of characters is increased, it may be a big hit or a loss. Therefore, it is a production that suggests that the increase in characters may be a big hit.

According to the character increase judgment table for the long special jackpot fluctuation and the character increase judgment table for the long special loss change, it is determined that the characters are increased in the order of the unit production numbers 11 to 15> 6 to 10> 1 to 5. The selection rate for things increases. In addition, according to the character increase determination table for medium special jackpot fluctuation and the character increase determination table for medium special loss fluctuation, it is determined that the characters are increased in the order of unit production numbers 6 to 10> 1-5. The selection rate for is increasing. That is, the larger the unit effect number, in other words, the more characters are likely to increase in the stage where the number of executions of the unit effect (operation promotion effect) is smaller than in the stage where the number of executions is small.

In addition, according to the character increase judgment table for long special jackpot fluctuation, character increase judgment table for medium special jackpot fluctuation, and character increase judgment table for short special jackpot fluctuation, the unit production number is the 1st to 5th unit production. With regard to, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of long special jackpot fluctuation> medium special jackpot fluctuation> short special jackpot fluctuation increases. Furthermore, according to the character increase judgment table for long special loss fluctuation, the character increase judgment table for medium special loss change, and the character increase judgment table for short special loss change, the unit production number is the 1st to 5th unit production. With regard to, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of long special loss fluctuation> medium special loss fluctuation> short special loss fluctuation increases. Therefore, when the unit effect is executed more often, the number of characters is likely to increase for the unit effect whose unit effect number is the 1st to 5th.

In addition, according to the character increase judgment table for long special jackpot fluctuation and the character increase judgment table for medium special jackpot fluctuation, for unit production with unit production numbers 6 to 10, long special jackpot fluctuation> medium special jackpot fluctuation The selection rate for being judged to increase the number of characters in order increases. Furthermore, according to the character increase determination table for long special loss fluctuations and the character increase determination table for medium special loss fluctuations, for unit effects with unit production numbers 6 to 10, long special loss fluctuations> medium special loss fluctuations The selection rate for being judged to increase the number of characters in order increases. Therefore, in the special zone where many unit effects (operation promotion effects) are executed, the number of characters is likely to increase for the unit effects whose unit effect numbers are 6 to 10.

Furthermore, for long special SP jackpot fluctuations, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of 11 to 15> 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is higher, and for medium special SP jackpot fluctuations, the unit is high. The selection rate for determining that the characters are to be increased in the order of the effect numbers 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is high. In the case of unit production numbers 1 to 5, it is more likely that the long special SP jackpot fluctuation and the medium special SP jackpot fluctuation will increase the number of characters than the short special SP jackpot fluctuation. Further, in the case of the unit effect number of 1 to 5 and the case of the unit effect number of 6 to 10, there is a high probability that the long special jackpot fluctuation is determined to increase the character. Therefore, as a whole, the character is in the order of long special SP jackpot fluctuation> medium special SP jackpot fluctuation> short special SP jackpot fluctuation, in other words, the special zone where many unit effects (operation promotion effects) are executed. Is likely to increase.

In addition, for long special L jackpot fluctuations, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of 11 to 15> 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is higher, and for medium special L jackpot fluctuations, the unit is high. The selection rate for determining that the characters are to be increased in the order of the effect numbers 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is high. In the case of unit production numbers 1 to 5, there is a high probability that the long special L jackpot fluctuation and the medium special L jackpot fluctuation will increase the number of characters rather than the short special L jackpot fluctuation. Further, in the case of the unit effect number of 1 to 5 and the case of the unit effect number of 6 to 10, there is a high probability that the long special jackpot fluctuation is determined to increase the character. Therefore, as a whole, the character is in the order of long special L jackpot fluctuation> medium special L jackpot fluctuation> short special L jackpot fluctuation, in other words, the special zone where many unit effects (operation promotion effects) are executed. Is likely to increase.

Furthermore, for long special SP loss fluctuations, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of 11 to 15> 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is higher, and for medium special SP loss fluctuations, the unit is high. The selection rate for determining that the characters are to be increased in the order of the effect numbers 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is high. In the case of unit production numbers 1 to 5, there is a high probability that the long special SP loss variation and the medium special SP loss variation will increase the number of characters rather than the short special SP loss variation. Further, in the case of the unit effect number of 1 to 5 and the case of the unit effect number of 6 to 10, there is a high probability that the long special loss fluctuation is determined to increase the character. Therefore, as a whole, the character is in the special zone where many unit effects (operation promotion effects) are executed in the order of long special SP loss fluctuation> medium special SP loss fluctuation> short special SP loss fluctuation. Is likely to increase.

In addition, for long special L loss fluctuations, the selection rate for determining that the character is to be increased in the order of 11 to 15> 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is higher, and for medium special L loss fluctuations, the unit is high. The selection rate for determining that the characters are to be increased in the order of the effect numbers 6 to 10> 1 to 5 is high. In the case of unit production numbers 1 to 5, there is a high probability that the long special L loss variation and the medium special L loss variation will increase the number of characters rather than the short special L loss variation. Further, in the case of the unit effect number of 1 to 5 and the case of the unit effect number of 6 to 10, there is a high probability that the long special loss fluctuation is determined to increase the character. Therefore, as a whole, the character is in the special zone where many unit effects (operation promotion effects) are executed in the order of long special L loss fluctuation> medium special L loss fluctuation> short special L loss fluctuation. Is likely to increase.

Next, a specific example of the special zone will be described. First, the characters V to Y displayed in the special zone will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing how characters V to Y are displayed on the display unit 50a. In detail, FIG. 51 (A) is a diagram showing a state in which only the character V is displayed on the display unit 50a as the initial stage of the special zone, in other words, as the first stage of the special zone. FIG. 51 (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the character W is increased from the state in which the character V is displayed, and the character V and the character W are displayed on the display unit 50a as the second stage of the special zone. be. In FIG. 51 (C), the character X is increased from the state in which the character V and the character W are displayed, and the character V, the character W, and the character X are displayed on the display unit 50a as the second stage of the special zone. It is a figure which shows the state of being. In FIG. 51 (D), the character Y is increased from the state in which the character V, the character W, and the character X are displayed, and the character V, the character W, and the character X are displayed on the display unit 50a as the second stage of the special zone. It is a figure which shows the appearance that the character Y is displayed.

As described above, the number of characters may increase by operating the first effect button 40k in the operation promotion effect that is repeatedly executed in the special zone, but FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (D). ), The display area in the display unit 50a is divided as the number of characters increases. When only the character V is displayed, the display unit 50a forms one display area as a whole as shown in FIG. 51 (A), but when the character W is added to the character V, FIG. 51 (B) As shown in, the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into a left side and a right side, the character V is displayed on the left side, and the character W is displayed on the right side. Subsequently, when the character X is added, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into an upper left side, an upper right side, and a lower side, and the character V is displayed on the upper left side and on the upper right side. Character W is displayed, and character X is displayed at the bottom. Then, when the character Y is further added, as shown in FIG. 51 (D), the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into the upper left side, the upper right side, the lower left side, and the lower right side, and the character V is displayed on the upper left side. The character W is displayed on the upper right side, the character X is displayed on the lower left side, and the character Y is displayed on the lower right side.

In the following, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the state in which only the character V is displayed in the special zone is referred to as the “first stage” of the special zone. Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the state in which the character W is increased and the character V and the character W are displayed is referred to as a "second stage" of the special zone. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the state in which the character X is increased and the character V, the character W, and the character X are displayed is referred to as a "third stage" of the special zone. Finally, as shown in FIG. 51 (D), the state in which the character Y is increased and the character V, the character W, the character X, and the character Y are displayed is referred to as a "fourth stage" of the special zone. Further, when the special zone is executed, the character V, the character W, the character X, and the character Y displayed on the display unit 50a have the characteristics of the character (cheerleader, drummer) regardless of the number of stages. It consists of videos that continue to perform actions according to the members (members of the members, brass band members, and cheerleader members).

Further, in the special zone, a background image dedicated to the special zone (background image G116 for the special zone) is displayed as a background image displayed on the entire display unit 50a. The specific display content of the background image G116 for the special zone can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, it is set on the stand of the baseball field. As shown in FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (D), the character V, the character W, the character X, and the character Y are placed on the stand of the baseball field according to the background image G116 for the special zone at any stage. It is displayed in a superimposed manner. Further, when the special zone is staying in the second to fourth stages, the division of the display area is performed for the background image G116 for the special zone.

Next, a specific example of how the special zone is executed on the display unit 50a will be described. 52 to 55 are diagrams showing how a special zone is executed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing how the special zone is started and the special zone is in the first stage. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing how the first stage of the special zone continued (character W did not increase) and how the special zone developed to the second stage (character W increased). FIG. 54 is a diagram showing how the second stage of the special zone continues (character X does not increase) and how the special zone develops to the third stage (character X increases). FIG. 55 is a diagram showing how the third stage of the special zone continued (character Y did not increase) and how the special zone developed to the fourth stage (character Y increased). In FIGS. 52 to 55, for convenience of explanation, the display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted. Further, also for the background image G116 for the special zone, the reference numeral "G116" is described, but the description of the specific display content is omitted.

As mentioned above, special zones continue to run after normal fluctuations. When the special zone is started, the background image (for example, the first normal background image G111) displayed before that is switched to the special zone background image G116 in the entire display unit 50a. After that, while the special zone is being executed, the background image G116 for the special zone is basically displayed as the background image on the display unit 50a.

Further, when the special zone is started, the image G30 (special zone start suggestion image G30) suggesting that the special zone is started is superimposed and displayed on the background image G116 for the special zone. The display content of the special zone start suggestion image G30 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, the character string "special zone entry" is set.

As described above, the unit effect is repeatedly executed in the special zone. In detail, in the case of the short special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 5 times, in the case of the medium special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 10 times, and in the case of the long special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed 15 times. Will be done. Then, while the special zone is in the first stage to the third stage, the operation promotion effect is executed in each unit effect. On the other hand, when the special zone is staying in the fourth stage, the operation promotion effect is not executed in each unit effect. This is because it develops to the final stage of the special zone and does not develop any further.

As shown in FIG. 52 (A), the special zone is started and the special zone start suggestion image G30 is displayed, and the first unit effect is started. As shown in FIG. 52 (B), the special zone is displayed. In the background image G116, the character V who is in charge of cheering appears. Then, when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the unit effect, the operation valid period is generated and the operation promotion effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 52 (C), as an operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G31 that promotes or suggests an operation to the first effect button 40k is displayed on the display unit 50a superimposed on the character V. The operation promotion image G31 is an image (operation target image) G31a representing the first effect button 40k which is an operation target during the operation valid period, and an image (operation) showing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. Aspect image) G31b and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G31c showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (operation valid period remaining time) are included.

The display contents of the operation target image G31a, the operation mode image G31b, and the operation valid period remaining time image G31c can be appropriately set. In the first embodiment, the operation target image G31a is composed of a figure simulating the first effect button 40k. The operation mode image G31b is composed of a character string "PUSH" and a figure of a downward arrow. Further, the operation valid period remaining time image G31c is composed of a curved progress bar along the lower end portion of the first effect button 40k represented by the operation target image G31a, and the player can operate the operation valid period with the passage of time. It changes so that the remaining time can be easily understood. Note that FIG. 52 (D) shows a state in which the operation valid period has occurred (the operation promotion effect has started) and one-third of the operation valid time has elapsed. Further, in FIGS. 53 to 55, the reference numerals of the operation target image G31a, the operation mode image G31b, and the operation valid period remaining time image G31c are omitted.

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated during the operation valid period (when the operation promotion effect is being executed), as described above, the character increase determination table is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the unit effect number. Is executed. Here, when the character is not increased in the character increase determination table, specifically, the state of only the character V is maintained without increasing the character W (the development to the second stage fails and the first stage continues. ), An effect indicating that (character W increase failure effect) is executed. On the other hand, when the number of characters is increased in the character increase judgment table, specifically, when the character W is increased to become the character V and the character W (when the development to the second stage is successful and the development to the second stage). An effect indicating that (character W increase success effect) is executed. The character W increase failure effect and the character W increase success effect are executed on the display unit 50a.

FIG. 53 (A-1) shows how the character W increase failure effect is being executed on the display unit 50a. The character W increase failure effect is composed of a display of an image (character W increase failure effect image G32) associated with the character W increase failure effect. The display content of the character W increase failure effect image G32 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, it is set to the silhouette image of the character V represented by the entire display unit 50a. On the other hand, FIG. 53 (A-2) shows a state in which the character W increase success effect is executed on the display unit 50a. The character W increase success effect is composed of a display of an image (character W increase success effect image G33) associated with the character W increase success effect. The display content of the character W increase success effect image G33 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, it is set to a character string (member A) and a character W suggesting that the character W is increased. .. The character W increase failure effect and the character W increase success effect related to the unit effect continue until the unit effect ends, in other words, until 5 seconds (unit effect time) elapses from the start of the unit effect.

Then, when the character W increase failure effect is executed, when the special zone continues, that is, the unit effect numbers of the unit effect in which the character W increase failure effect is performed are "5", "10", and "15". If the special zone does not end in any other way, the unit production will continue to start in the first stage. In this case, after that, as shown in FIG. 53 (B-1) → FIG. 53 (C-1) → FIG. 53 (D-1), the unit effect of the first stage is performed in the same manner as the unit effect of the first time. Will be executed. Therefore, in the operation promotion effect, the first effect button 40k is operated to perform the character increase determination, and when it is determined in the character increase determination that the character is not increased, as shown in FIG. 53 (A-1) again. The character W increase failure effect is executed, and the unit effect of the first stage is executed as shown in FIG. 53 (B-1) → FIG. 53 (C-1) → FIG. 53 (D-1). That is, unless it is determined by the character increase determination that the number of characters is increased, the unit effect of the first stage in which the character W increase failure effect is finally performed continues to be repeatedly executed. However, even if it is determined that the character will not be increased in the unit production of the first stage, if it is determined that the character will be increased before the special zone ends, as shown in FIG. 53 (A-2). , Character W increase success production is executed.

On the other hand, when the character W increase success effect is executed after FIG. 52 (D), if the special zone continues, that is, the unit effect number of the unit effect in which the character W increase success effect is performed is "5." If the special zone does not end except for "10" and "15", a new unit effect is subsequently started in the second stage. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (B-2), in the background image G116 for the special zone, in addition to the character V who is commanding the cheering, the character W who is cheering by hitting the drum is displayed. NS. As described above, when the character V and the character W are displayed, the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into the left side and the right side, the character V is displayed on the left side, and the character W is displayed on the right side. Then, as in the case of the first stage, the operation valid period is generated when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the unit effect of the second stage, and the operation promotion effect is executed. The production content of the operation promotion effect of the second stage is the same as the production content of the operation promotion effect of the first stage, and as shown in FIG. 53 (C-2), the character V and the character W are displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G31 is displayed superimposed on the image. Further, the effect time (operation effective time) of the operation promotion effect of the second stage is also the same as the effect time (operation effective time) of the operation promotion effect of the first stage, as shown in FIG. 53 (D-2). In addition, the operation promotion effect proceeds as in the case of the first stage.

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated during the operation valid period of the second stage (when the operation promotion effect is being executed), as described above, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the unit effect number. , The character increase judgment table is executed. Here, when the character is not increased in the character increase determination table, specifically, the state of the character V and the character W is maintained without increasing the character X (the development to the third stage fails and the second stage). (When is continued), an effect indicating that (character X increase failure effect) is executed. On the other hand, when the number of characters is increased in the character increase judgment table, specifically, when character X is increased to become character V, character W, and character X (successful development to the third stage and development to the third stage). ), An effect indicating that (character X increase success effect) is executed. The character X increase failure effect and the character X increase success effect are executed on the display unit 50a.

FIG. 54 (A-1) shows how the character X increase failure effect is being executed on the display unit 50a. The character X increase failure effect is composed of a display of an image (character X increase failure effect image G34) associated with the character X increase failure effect. The display content of the character X increase failure effect image G34 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, it is set to the silhouette images of the character V and the character W displayed as the second stage of the special zone. On the other hand, FIG. 54 (A-2) shows a state in which the character X increase success effect is executed on the display unit 50a. The character X increase success effect is composed of a display of an image (character X increase success effect image G35) associated with the character X increase success effect. The display content of the character X increase success effect image G35 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, the character string (brass band visit) and the character X suggesting that the character X is increased are set. The character X increase failure production and the character X increase success production related to the second stage unit production are performed until the unit production is completed, in other words, 5 seconds after the unit production of the second stage is started (unit production). Continue until the time has passed.

Then, when the character X increase failure effect is executed, if the special zone continues, that is, the unit effect numbers of the unit effect in which the character W increase failure effect is performed are "5", "10", and "15". If the special zone does not end except for "", a new unit production will continue to be started in the second stage. In this case, as shown in FIG. 54 (B-1) → FIG. 54 (C-1) → FIG. 54 (D-1), the unit effect of the second stage is repeatedly executed with the same effect content. After that, in the operation promotion effect, the first effect button 40k is operated to perform a character increase determination, and when it is determined in the character increase determination that the character is not increased, as shown in FIG. 54 (A-1) again. The character X increase failure effect is executed, and the second stage unit effect is executed as shown in FIG. 54 (B-1) → FIG. 54 (C-1) → FIG. 54 (D-1). That is, unless it is determined by the character increase determination that the number of characters is increased, the unit effect of the second stage in which the character X increase failure effect is finally performed continues to be repeatedly executed. However, even if it is determined that the character will not be increased in the second stage unit production, if it is determined that the character will be increased before the special zone ends, as shown in FIG. 54 (A-2). , Character X increase success production is executed.

On the other hand, when the character X increase success effect is executed, if the special zone continues, that is, the unit effect numbers of the unit effect in which the character X increase success effect is performed are "5", "10", and "15". If the special zone does not end except for "", a new unit effect is subsequently started in the third stage. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (B-2), in the background image G116 for the special zone, in addition to the character V who is conducting the cheering and the character W who is cheering by hitting the drum, the trumpet is The character X who is blowing and cheering is displayed. As described above, when the character V, the character W, and the character X are displayed, the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into the upper left side, the upper right side, and the lower side, and the character V is displayed on the upper left side. , Character W is displayed on the upper right side, and character X is displayed on the lower side. Then, as in the case of the second stage, the operation valid period is generated when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the unit effect of the third stage, and the operation promotion effect is executed. The production content of the operation promotion effect of the third stage is the same as the production content of the operation promotion effect of the second stage, and as shown in FIG. 54 (C-2), the character V and the character W are displayed on the display unit 50a. , And the operation promotion image G31 is displayed superimposed on the character X. Further, the effect time (operation effective time) of the operation promotion effect of the third stage is also the same as the effect time (operation effective time) of the operation promotion effect of the second stage, as shown in FIG. 54 (D-2). In addition, the operation promotion effect proceeds as in the case of the second stage.

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated during the operation valid period of the third stage (when the operation promotion effect is being executed), as described above, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the unit effect number. , The character increase judgment table is executed. Here, when the characters are not increased in the character increase determination table, specifically, the states of the characters V, W, and X are maintained without increasing the character Y (development to the fourth stage fails). (When the third stage is continued), an effect indicating that (character Y increase failure effect) is executed. On the other hand, when the number of characters is increased in the character increase determination table, specifically, when character Y is increased to become character V, character W, character X, and character Y (successful development to the fourth stage and fourth). When it develops into a stage), an effect indicating that (character Y increase success effect) is executed. The character Y increase failure effect and the character Y increase success effect are executed on the display unit 50a.

FIG. 55 (A-1) shows how the character Y increase failure effect is being executed on the display unit 50a. The character Y increase failure effect is composed of a display of an image (character Y increase failure effect image G36) associated with the character Y increase failure effect. The display content of the character Y increase failure effect image G36 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, it is set to the silhouette images of the character V, the character W, and the character X displayed as the third stage of the special zone. There is. On the other hand, FIG. 55 (A-2) shows a state in which the character Y increase success effect is executed on the display unit 50a. The character Y increase success effect is composed of a display of an image (character Y increase success effect image G37) associated with the character Y increase success effect. The display content of the character Y increase success effect image G37 can be appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, the character string (cheerleader visit) and the character Y suggesting that the character Y is increased are set. .. In the character Y increase failure effect and the character Y increase success effect related to the third stage unit effect, 5 seconds (unit effect time) elapses from the start of the unit effect until the unit effect ends. Continue until time.

Then, when the character Y increase failure effect is executed, if the special zone continues, that is, the unit effect numbers of the unit effect in which the character Y increase failure effect is performed are "5", "10", and "15". If the special zone does not end except for "", a new unit production will start in the third stage. In this case, as shown in FIG. 55 (B-1) → FIG. 55 (C-1) → FIG. 55 (D-1), the unit effect of the third stage is repeatedly executed with the same effect content. After that, in the operation promotion effect, the first effect button 40k is operated to perform a character increase determination, and when it is determined in the character increase determination that the character is not increased, as shown in FIG. 55 (A-1) again. The character Y increase failure effect is executed, and the unit effect of the third stage is executed as shown in FIG. 55 (B-1) → FIG. 55 (C-1) → FIG. 55 (D-1). That is, unless it is determined by the character increase determination that the number of characters is increased, the unit effect of the third stage in which the character Y increase failure effect is finally performed continues to be repeatedly executed. However, even if it is determined that the character will not be increased in the unit production of the third stage, if it is determined that the character will be increased before the special zone ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (A-2). , Character Y increase success production is executed.

On the other hand, when the character Y increase success effect is executed, if the special zone continues, a new unit effect is subsequently started in the fourth stage. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (B-2), in the background image G116 for the special zone, the character V who is commanding the cheering, the character W who is cheering by hitting the drum, and the trumpet are blown. In addition to the cheering character X, the dancing and cheering character Y is displayed. As described above, when the character V, the character W, the character X, and the character Y are displayed, the display area of the display unit 50a is divided into the upper left side, the upper right side, the lower left side, and the lower right side, and the upper left side. Character V is displayed on the side, character W is displayed on the upper right side, character X is displayed on the lower left side, and character Y is displayed on the lower left side.

Then, in the unit effect of the fourth stage, unlike the case of the first stage to the third stage, the operation valid period does not occur (the operation promotion effect is not executed). This is because the fourth stage is the highest stage in the special zone. Therefore, when the special zone develops to the fourth stage, the display areas of the display unit 50a are apparently on the upper left side and the upper right side as shown in FIGS. 55 (C-2) to 55 (D-2). It is divided into the lower left side and the lower right side, the character V is displayed on the upper left side, the character W is displayed on the upper right side, the character X is displayed on the lower left side, and the character Y is displayed on the lower left side. .. However, as for the internal situation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the unit production in units of 5 seconds will continue to be repeatedly executed until the special zone ends.

In the first, second, and third stages of the special zone, the first effect button 40k was not operated between the start of each operation promotion effect and the elapse of the operation promotion effect time. In that case, it is considered that the character does not increase in the character increase determination related to the operation promotion effect, and the increase according to the stage until the end of the unit effect according to the passage of the operation promotion effect time. The failure effect (character W increase failure effect, character X increase failure effect, character Y increase failure effect) is executed.

Then, when the final unit effect in the special zone is completed, specifically, in the case of the short special zone, the unit effect of the unit effect number "5", and in the case of the medium special zone, the unit effect of the unit effect number "10". Or, if it is a long special zone, when the unit effect of the unit effect number “15” is completed, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the background image G116 for the special zone disappears while the entire background of the display unit 50a is whitened out. , The left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 appear in a state where the reach is established. Then, it subsequently develops into L reach as shown in FIG. 56 (B-1) or SP reach as shown in FIG. 56 (B-2).

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a character may be displayed on the display unit 50a in the special zone, and the number of characters may increase in the special zone. As the number of characters increases in the special zone, Since the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state increases, the player can pay attention to the increase in the number of characters.

In addition, there are times when the number of characters increases and times when the number of characters does not increase, depending on the operation of the first effect button 40k while the operation promotion effect is being executed in the special zone. , It is possible to enhance the player's sensation to the increase in the number of characters and to be thrilled whether or not the number of characters will increase. Further, since the operation promotion effect is executed intermittently, it is possible to give an exhilarating feeling to the operation of increasing the number of characters and prevent the tiredness of the special zone.

Further, as the number of times the operation promotion effect is executed in the special zone increases, the number of characters tends to increase, so that the operation promotion effect can be further noticed. In addition, although the execution interval (execution frequency) of the operation promotion effect is constant, there are three types of effect time for the special zone (short special zone, medium special zone, and long special zone), and as the effect time increases, Since the number of times the operation promotion effect is executed increases, it is possible to draw more attention to the player by continuing the special zone.

Further, in the unit effect of each stage, when the unit effect is started, the character corresponding to each stage is displayed. Specifically, if it is the first stage, it is character V, if it is the second stage, it is character V and character W, if it is the third stage, it is character V, character W, and character X, and it is the fourth stage. If it is a stage, it is character V, character W, character X, and character Y. Then, in the first to third stages, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the unit effect, the operation promotion effect is superimposed on the character corresponding to each stage. Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the operation promotion effect, the display of the character corresponding to each stage is switched to the increase failure effect or the increase success effect according to each stage, and the increase failure is performed. The effect or the increase success effect is performed until the unit effect is completed. Therefore, in the unit production of the first to third stages, the first half is composed of the display of the character according to the stage, and the second half is composed of the increase failure production or the increase success production according to the stage, and the first half and the second half. The switching can be regarded as an effect performed by the operation of the first effect button 40k in the operation promotion effect.

(Example of modification of the first embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The display contents and sizes of various images used in the special zone are not limited to the first embodiment and can be appropriately changed. Further, in the first embodiment, the number of characters increases in the special zone, and as the number of characters increases, the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state increases, but the target associated with the possibility of becoming the jackpot gaming state is , Not limited to figures representing characters, but may be other figures such as items, fruits, animals, plants, vehicles, and other types of objects such as letters and numbers. Further, the target associated with the possibility of becoming a big hit game state may not be an object of the same type but may be configured by a mixture of objects of other types.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special zone is usually executed after the fluctuation, but the execution time of the special zone is not limited to this and may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the normal variation, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the re-variation display is performed once and a pseudo-continuous effect in which the re-variation display is performed twice are configured to be executable, and a special zone is executed after these pseudo-continuous effects. It may be configured so that it may occur. Further, in the first embodiment, the reach is established after the special zone and develops into the L reach or the SP reach as it is, but after the special zone, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit other than the establishment of the reach. It may be configured to develop into. Further, in the first embodiment, the execution time of the special zone is one type, but a plurality of special zones may be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special zone is executed in the special map variation effect related to the special map variation pattern based on the special map variation pattern including the jackpot determination result indicated by the special map variation start command, but is started. Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern information indicated by the winning command, the special figure variation display is started between the start winning of the starting winning command and the start of the special figure variation display related to the starting winning command. Until the start or the end of the special map variation display, the so-called "look-ahead effect" may be executed, for example, across a plurality of special map variation displays. Further, the special zone may be executed in the jackpot game state. In this case, as the number of characters increases, there is a high possibility that the game state will be advantageous to the player, such as a high probability state or a time saving state, after the jackpot game state. Alternatively, as the number of characters increases, it is more likely that the round game state will continue thereafter. Further, in the first embodiment, the special zone is executed based on the special figure 1 variation start command generated by winning the first starting port 11 in the normal gaming state (normal effect mode), but is high. By winning a prize in the second start port 12 in a game state (effect mode) other than the normal game state (normal effect mode) such as a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state (probability variation effect mode or time-saving effect mode). It may be executed based on the generated special figure 2 fluctuation start command.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of characters can be increased up to 4 in the special zone, but the upper limit for this increase is not limited to 4, but may be 4 or less or 5 or more. You may set it. In addition, in the first embodiment, the number of characters is increased by only one in one unit effect, but a plurality of characters may be increased in one unit effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, if the first effect button 40k is not operated between the start of the operation promotion effect in the special zone and the elapse of the operation promotion effect time, the number of characters is increased by the character increase determination. It is considered that it is not determined, but in such a case, the character increase determination may be performed according to the passage of the operation promotion effect time. Further, in the first embodiment, the production content of the operation promotion effect is one type, but a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, the number of character images is configured so that one or a plurality of character images can be increased for one operation promotion effect (unit effect), and the number of character images is increased according to the effect content of the operation promotion effect. The degree of expectation may be different. Further, the operation means related to the operation promotion effect is not limited to the first effect button 40k, and may be the second effect button 41k. Further, an operation means other than the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k may be provided, and the operation of the operation means may be enabled in the operation promotion effect in the special zone.

Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation increases as the number of characters increases in the special zone, but even if the character increases to the upper limit, there is a possibility of losing, that is, the increase to the upper limit is a jackpot gaming state. There is no suggestion that it will be. However, if the character increases to the upper limit in the special zone, there is no possibility of losing, that is, the increase to the upper limit may indicate that the character is in a jackpot game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special zone is provided with three types, a short special zone, a medium special zone, and a long special zone, depending on the length of time, and two of these types are provided. It may be set. Alternatively, in addition to these types, other types having different lengths of time may be set.

Further, in the first embodiment, the unit production numbers are in the order of 1 to 5 <6 to 10 for the medium special zone, and the unit production numbers are 1 to 5 <6 to 10 <11 to 15 for the long special zone. In the order of, the probability that it will be judged to increase the character in the character increase judgment is set high, but for each special zone, the probability that it will be judged to increase the character in the character increase judgment is constant regardless of the unit production number. You may try to. However, in that case, even if the probability that it is determined to increase the character in the short special zone <the probability that it is determined to increase the character in the medium special zone <the probability that it is determined to increase the character in the long special zone good.

Further, in the first embodiment, for unit production numbers 1 to 5, the order is short special zone <medium special zone <long special zone, and for unit production numbers 6 to 10, medium special zone <long special zone. In the order of, the probability that it will be judged to increase the character by the character increase judgment is set high, but regarding the range of each unit production number, it is judged that the character will be increased by the character increase judgment regardless of the type of special zone. You may try to keep the probability of being done constant. However, in that case, the probability that the unit production number is 1 to 5 and the character is determined to increase <the probability that the unit production number is 6 to 10 and the character is determined to increase <the unit production number is 11 to 15 and the character is determined. The probability may be determined to increase.

Further, in the special zone, the unit effect is repeatedly executed, but the effect time and the number of executions of the unit effect are not limited to the first embodiment and may be appropriately set. Further, in the first embodiment, the production time of the unit production is one type, but a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, a plurality of types of effect times for unit effects are provided, but even if the effect time for unit effects to be executed in each special zone is determined to be one, a plurality of types of effects are provided in one special zone. The unit of time effect may be executed. In the former case, for example, only one type of production time is set for the special zone, the probability that the character increase judgment in each unit production will increase the character is kept constant, and in the case of a big hit, the production time of the unit production is set. It may be shortened easily, and in the case of loss, the production time of the unit production may be easily lengthened. For example, three types of production time of unit production (3 seconds, 5 seconds, 7 seconds) are provided, and the unit production time determination table shown in FIG. 57 is used to determine the production time of unit production related to one special zone. Try to decide. Then, in the case of a big hit, the production time of the unit production in one special zone tends to be shorter, in other words, the execution frequency of the unit production tends to increase, and as a result, in one special zone. The number of executions of the unit effect tends to increase. Even if the probability that the character will be increased in the character increase judgment is constant, if the number of executions of the unit effect in the entire special zone increases, the number of characters tends to increase in one special zone as a whole. Become. Also, in the latter case, for example, only one type of production time for the special zone is set, and the probability that the character will be increased in the character increase judgment in each unit production is kept constant, and in the case of a big hit, the unit production is performed. The production time tends to be short, and in the case of loss, the production time of the unit production may be long. For example, three types of effect time (3 seconds, 5 seconds, 7 seconds) of the unit effect are provided, and the effect time of each unit effect is determined using the unit effect time determination table shown in FIG. 57. Then, in the case of a big hit, the production time of each unit production tends to be shorter, in other words, the execution frequency of the unit production tends to increase, and as a result, the number of executions of the unit production in one special zone. Is likely to increase. Even if the probability that the character will be increased in the character increase judgment is constant, if the number of executions of the unit effect in the entire special zone increases, the number of characters tends to increase in one special zone as a whole. Become.

7. Other Modification Examples Next, other modification examples of the basic embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like".

In pachinko gaming machines such as PY1, variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed using the display unit 50a in order to notify the special figure lottery result, but instead of the image display device, a so-called "rotating drum type gaming machine" (Slot machine) ”may be arranged, and the special figure lottery result may be notified by variably displaying the drum on which the symbol is displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big hit game, but a winning area that can be opened in the big hit game may be provided in addition to the big winning opening 14.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, 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 condition of the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and a game ball can enter at the time of opening is provided at a position where the game ball in the game area 6 can reach, and the big hit game is in progress. When the second big prize device is opened in a predetermined round game and the game ball that has entered the second big prize device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state is reached with the end of the big hit game. May be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big prize device opens for a time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that makes it easy to enter the ball, and the second big prize device wins the ball. A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. Further, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the game ball won in the second big prize device can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game ball to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Then, although the opening time of the second prize-winning device is the same, the jackpot symbol and the high-probability state that make it easy to set the high-probability state can be obtained by combining the opening mode of the second prize-winning device and the operating mode of the sorting device. It is also possible to provide a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the effect control board performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the game control and the effect control are performed on different boards as in the case of 120, it may be configured to perform the game control and the effect control on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine, a rotating body type gaming machine (so-called "slot machine"), and the like.

8. Inventions disclosed in the above-described embodiments The following inventions 1 to 6 are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions 1 to 6, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix.

8-1. Invention 1
In a gaming machine that can be in an advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state, high probability state, time saving state) that is advantageous to the player.
Equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) to control the effect.
As an effect that can be executed by the effect control means, there is a specific effect (special zone) that is performed on the display unit during a predetermined period (from the end of normal variation to the establishment of reach in the special figure variation effect).
In the specific effect, an object (character) is displayed on the display unit, and the number of the objects may increase in the specific effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that as the number of the objects increases in the specific effect, the possibility of becoming the advantageous gaming state increases.

8-2. Invention 2
A gaming machine according to Invention 1.
Further equipped with an operation means (first effect button 40k) that can be operated by the player,
In the specific effect, an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operation means may be executed on the display unit.
It is characterized in that there are times when the number of the objects increases and times when the number of the objects does not increase according to the operation of the operation means while the operation promotion effect is being executed. Gaming machine.

8-3. Invention 3
A gaming machine according to Invention 2.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation promotion effect is intermittently executed a plurality of times in the specific effect.

8-4. Invention 4
A gaming machine according to the third invention.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the objects tends to increase as the number of executions of the operation promotion effect in the specific effect increases.

8-5. Invention 5
A gaming machine according to Invention 4.
The time of the predetermined period is likely to be longer in the case of the advantageous gaming state than in the case of not the advantageous gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times the operation promotion effect is executed tends to increase as the time for the specific effect increases.

8-6. Invention 6
A gaming machine according to Invention 4.
A gaming machine characterized in that the execution frequency of the operation promotion effect is likely to be higher in the advantageous gaming state than in the advantageous gaming state.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 1 ... Game board 11 ... 1st start port 11a ... 1st start port sensor 12 ... 2nd start port 12a ... 2nd start port sensor 14 ... Grand prize opening 14a ... Grand prize opening sensor 40 ... 1st Effect button device 40k ... 1st effect button 40a ... 1st effect button sensor 41 ... 2nd effect button device 41k ... 2nd effect button 41a ... 2nd effect button sensor 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Frame lamp 55 ... Board movable device 55k ... Board movable body 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board 121 ... Production control microcomputer 140 ... Image control board

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can be in an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect and an operation means that can be operated by the player.
As an effect that can be executed by the effect control means, there is a specific effect performed on the display unit during a predetermined period.
In the specific effect, an object is displayed on the display unit, and in the specific effect, an operation promotion effect for urging the display unit to operate the operation means is executed a plurality of times, and the operation means is operated in the operation promotion effect. There is a case that does not increase as when particular response number of the objects increases by that,
As the number of the objects increases in the specific effect, the possibility of the advantageous gaming state increases, and when the number of the objects increases in response to the operation of the operation means in the specific effect, the operation unit is used. , A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when the first number of the objects increases and times when the second number increases more than the first number. The gaming machine according to claim 1 .
A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when the operation promotion effect is executed the first time and times when the operation promotion effect is executed a second time more than the first time in the specific effect.

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