JP7083482B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made by a game ball winning (winning) in the starting opening, and as a special game, a round game involving opening of the large winning opening is performed. A player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball in the large prize opening in a round game.

Further, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the result of the determination. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of performing a special game is performed on the liquid crystal display.

JP-A-2017-108919

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player can know the feasibility of the special game only after the suggestion staging is executed. In other words, there is no way for the player to know the feasibility of the special game before the suggestion effect is executed, and there is room for further improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Judgment means to judge whether it is right or wrong,
A special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of the determination,
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute the first effect of the effect content suggesting that the special game may be executed.
It is possible to execute a second effect that suggests the effect content of the first effect.
It is possible to execute a third effect that suggests that the second effect is executed .
The first effect is relative to the first notice effect including the content of the first effect suggesting that the special game is relatively likely to be executed, and the possibility that the special game is executed. There is a second preview production that includes the second production content that suggests that it is low.
The second effect includes a first suggestion effect that suggests the first effect content and a second suggestion effect that does not suggest the first effect content.
When the first suggestion effect is continuously executed, the first notice effect is executed.
The third effect includes a first aspect effect executed in the first effect mode and a second aspect effect executed in a second effect mode different from the first effect mode.
It is characterized in that the probability that the second suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the first aspect effect and the probability that the second suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the second aspect effect are different .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest by directing.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the staging unit when the rear-board movable device is in the standby state, (B) is a front view of the staging unit when the rear-bottom movable device is activated, and (C) is a rear-top movable device. The front view of the staging unit when the device is activated, and (D) is the front view of the staging unit when the rear lower movable device and the upper rear movable device are activated. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (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. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the customer waiting effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss is performed from N reach, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production (development production). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 24. It is a concrete example of SP reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 26. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a hold production. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. (A) is a movable body advance notice effect mode selection table, and (B) is an effect effect effect mode selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stock challenge production and the concrete example of a stock production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stock challenge production and the concrete example of a stock production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stock challenge production and the concrete example of a stock production. This is the first scenario selection table for the stock challenge production. This is the second scenario selection table for the stock challenge production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a stock production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge effect, a stock effect, and a movable body advance notice effect during a special figure change effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge effect, a stock effect, and an effect effect during a special figure fluctuation effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge effect, a stock effect, a movable body advance notice effect, and an effect effect during a special figure fluctuation effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge effect, a stock effect, and an effect effect during a special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body effect (development effect) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a development effect selection table, and (B) is an SP reach effect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main production (1st battle production) of SP reach which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main production (second battle production) of SP reach which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stock challenge production and the specific example of a stock production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stock challenge production and the specific example of a stock production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a 1st scenario selection table about the stock challenge production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a 2nd scenario selection table about the stock challenge production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which shifts from a stock production to the 1st development production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which shifts from a stock production to the 2nd development production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which shifts from the stock production to the main production (first battle production) of SP reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which shifts from the stock production to the main production (second battle production) of SP reach. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the stock challenge effect, the stock effect, and the development effect in the special figure variation effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a stock challenge effect, a stock effect, and SP reach in the special figure variation effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the stock challenge production, the stock production, the development production, and the SP reach during the special figure fluctuation production according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the modification form. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the modification form.

Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) 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 this specification, for the sake of simplification 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 It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. 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 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23 m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. 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 gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. be. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be made of a material that allows the gaming area 6 to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 82k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 82k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force applied to the game ball to launch the game ball (the amount that the launch device 72 described later drives the launch solenoid 72s). It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 82k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 82k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

On the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a first input device (hereinafter, “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided. Further, in the right decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter, “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. There is.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the left edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as a staging device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

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 mainly with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a staging unit 1U attached to the back side 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. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner side wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 82k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail has a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, it constitutes a route to appropriately guide to the second big winning opening 15 and the like.

Immediately below the center of the inner side wall portion 1B in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 having an open upper portion is provided. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, a second starting port 12 having an opening on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second starting port 12, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D that allows or makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 12 is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for winning the game ball to the first starting port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is composed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular tongue-shaped piece that descends diagonally downward to the left in a plan view. In a plan view, the left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is located to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, near the front surface of the game board 1. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, in the special state, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a path for guiding to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 because there is no path for guiding the electric chew.

Such a protruding state of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is also referred to as an "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and the game ball enters the second starting port 12 only when it is in the open state. A ball is possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed inside the second starting port 12 is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for winning the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the opportunity for variable display in Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, two general winning openings 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. Further, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When a game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a gate 13 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number for a normal symbol) of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "general map") and a variable display of the normal symbol. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, on the right side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6 and directly below the gate 13, the first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which the first big winning opening 14 is formed is provided. Has been done.

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that is in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate in front view, and usually closes the first large winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end tilts forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, catches the flowing game ball, and enters the ball into the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

The second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") in which the second big winning opening 15 is formed diagonally upward to the right of the gate 13 and the first big winning opening 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. Is provided. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-shaped body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is usually held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end tilts to the left, and can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the 2nd big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped 2nd big winning opening sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the 2nd big winning opening 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward is provided. Has been done.

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is distributed to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate and a distribution solenoid 16s for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state of hindering the passage of the game ball to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is shaken in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 4B) to allow the passage (entry) of the specific region 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 easily passes through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in the final round game (16R) of the jackpot game described later, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball that has passed (entered) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 82k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 82k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, 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 flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails and the like.

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, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the left side (a portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, on the display devices 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Further, a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later, is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 12. 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 a 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 a 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 special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. If the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened. A big hit game is performed.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) and displays the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs located at the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th positions from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right is displayed, such as the special figure display 81 "■■■■■■■ □". do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost 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 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 of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (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, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. There are times. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 (see FIG. 7) as special figure hold. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (see FIG. 7) in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (see FIG. 7) in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

Then, the number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the regular map informs the result of the regular 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, variable-displayed normal map is derived and displayed) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal maps by the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The normal map display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal map according to the result of the normal map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting of only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal diagram is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. 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. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (numerical information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106 (see FIG. 7) on condition that the normal figure variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”.

Next, the staging unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The staging unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform staging. The staging unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “pre-board movable device”) 55, a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “post-board movable device”) 56, and a third board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “board front movable device”). Hereinafter, "logo accessory device") 57 is installed.

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

The front panel movable device 55 includes, for example, the front panel upper movable device 55UL and 55UR arranged above and the board front lower movable device 55D arranged below. The board front upper movable device 55UL is provided with a board front upper left movable body 55ULk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. Further, the board front upper movable device 55UR is provided with a board front upper right movable body 55URk which is configured to be movable and whose front surface portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. Further, the front / lower movable device 55D is provided with a movable front / lower movable body 55Dk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated.

The post-board movable device 56 includes, for example, a board rear-up movable device 56U arranged on the upper side thereof and a board-back-down movable device 56D arranged on the lower side. It is equipped with a movable body 56Uk on the rear of the board, which is configured to be movable and has a flat decoration. The lower rear movable device 56D is configured to be movable and includes a lower rear movable body 56Dk with a planar decoration.

The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k having a stylized character string "LOGO" on the front side of the main character "LOGO", which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The logo movable body 57k is configured to be able to move up and down in a plane along the display unit 50a.

FIG. 6A schematically shows how the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. The rear-upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear-board movable body 56Dk can move up and down (up and down) along a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, along the surface of the image display device 50. be). When the drive sources of the board rear upper movable device 56U and the board rear lower movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the board rear lower movable body 56Dk is located around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view. It moves (rises) upward (see FIG. 6 (B)). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves (descends) downward so that the lower end thereof is located near the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view (see FIG. 6C). As a result, around the center of the image display device 50 in the height direction in front view, the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction, and the design applied to each surface. (Design) becomes one as a whole and represents the face of the main character, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6 (D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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.

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. 7 to 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100, an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub control board”) 120, and a payout control board 170. Etc. are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 controls game profits (progress of the game) such as special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state described later, lottery of normal figure, variable display of normal figure, and auxiliary game. It is for doing. Further, the sub control board 120 includes a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, a customer waiting effect, and an operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword type button 41. Is for controlling the production such as the operation promotion effect that encourages the operation during the valid period (operation valid period). Further, the payout control board 170 is for controlling the payout of the game ball and the like.

The main control board 100 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 120 is an effect that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. It can be positioned as a control unit. Further, the staging control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and a game staging using the staging means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, 57, etc.). It suffices if it is possible to control the customer waiting effect and the operation promotion effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies electric power to the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the staging RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when the electric power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the staging RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. Further, 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. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, 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 main control board 100. 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 control microcomputer 101. , A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, 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 hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 100, the information stored in the game I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104 are cleared in the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first large winning opening sensor 14a, and a second large winning opening sensor. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

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 general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 is installed adjacent to the prize ball payout device 73, the ball rental payout device 74, and the card unit CU (pachinko gaming machine PY1), and can lend balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 82k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. , The ball rental motor 74m of the ball rental payout device 74 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting. Further, the ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 74a for counting.

Further, the handle 82k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 82k. When the player operates the handle 82k (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 82k and outputs the detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 82k is connected to the handle 82k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 82k detected by the launching volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 82k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub 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 main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 8, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “microcomputer for effect control”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 120. The staging control microcomputer 121 includes a staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a staging RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a staging ROM 123. The staging CPU 122 that executes the stored program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and a real-time clock (RTC) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when the electric power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 It is operated by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided in the machine. Therefore, the RTC139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 includes both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a possible 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 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It is equipped with. Of course, 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 figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as 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 staging 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.

The staging control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, 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 switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120.

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

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a board front upper movable body motor 55Um, a board front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a board rear upper movable body motor. 56 Um and 56 Dm of the lower rear movable body motor are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The board front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the board front upper movable body 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations, respectively. The front-bottom movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front-bottom movable body 55Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The lower rear movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear movable body 56Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the upper front movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the lower front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151.

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

The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub). A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a board lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, board rear lower point). Light emitting pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emitting mode of the light emitting device 54Da and the lower surface light emitting device 54Db) is created, and the frame lamp 53 (left frame) is created according to the light emitting pattern data. Controls the light emission of the light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and the board lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, board rear lower point light emitting device 54Da, board rear bottom light emitting device 54Db). .. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU is made to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, etc., and operation control of the board front movable device 55, the board rear movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. May be good. 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. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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. 9 to 16.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. 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 map that is stopped and displayed. In addition, the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol 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 normal 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 variable display of the normal map or the passing of the game ball through the gate 13 when the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. 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 a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is 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. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored 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, for the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. The variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 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, for example, 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. 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).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10 (C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements 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 (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (time in which it is easy to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short time state is also referred to as a "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 1 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11. 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, there are big hits and misses in the results of the special figure 1 lottery. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins a prize in 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. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is completed.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the 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 diagram.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied. Various judgments are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a 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.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed 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 to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, 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. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11 (B). It is a judgment for. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot composed of the game benefits given to the player and the like.

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).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type judgment table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (random number value by jackpot symbol type) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. 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 value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, 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.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination to 100%. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first start opening 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second start opening 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to make the fractions different.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination determines whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later by using the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment for.

The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table to determine whether or not to generate reach. That is, it is determined that "with reach" or "without reach". As shown in FIG. 11C, it is possible to make the number of reach random numbers determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. Is. In the following, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach (causing reach)", it is called "missing with reach", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing". Moreover, the fact that the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)" may be referred to as "no reach loss".

3-2-4. Special figure variation In the special figure variation pattern determination, the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol as shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 (special figure variation pattern determination table) regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. Is a judgment for determining the variation pattern (special map variation pattern) of the variable display of the special map using. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

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. 12) 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. 13) 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). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the special figure 1 used in the non-time reduction state. There is a variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination 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 non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table are used for big hit, for loss with reach, and for loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure pending. 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. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) 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 used in.

Then, the special map display 81 performs variable 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) in the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. To.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 12 to 13.

As shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be named in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jacket fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation A, SP jackpot fluctuation B, L jackpot fluctuation, N jackpot fluctuation)". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is described in "SP loss fluctuation (SP loss fluctuation A, SP loss fluctuation B)", in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "L loss fluctuation". Is called "N loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation (normal loss fluctuation A, normal loss fluctuation B)".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. There is.

Further, the look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time saving look-ahead determination table) used in the time saving state.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used when the time is shortened. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpots (1st jackpot 14 and 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final 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. Further, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 14 and the 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game, and Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each opening, opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. There is. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed. The jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Will be. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. However, the round game is ended.

In addition, the number of times and time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (a specific region 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4A). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. In this way, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a high probability higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a big hit game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state", or the "big hit gaming state". The time reduction state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 12-13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the normal map tends to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time tends to be larger than in the non-time-saving state.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the hit is determined per unit time tends to be larger than in the non-time-saving state.

As described above, 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 becomes easier for the game ball to frequently win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the 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. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a big hit, the time saving state can be set. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of big hit determinations without winning the big hit or by winning the next big hit.

In the time-reduced state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. That is, although the three points regarding the game related to the general map are set to be advantageous to the player, the points that are set to be advantageous to the player may be a part of these points.

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". Further, in the "big hit game state", since the hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed, the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them.

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. 17 to 28.

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

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect 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". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the standby state 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. 17A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. 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.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. be. The normal effect mode includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 18B, a second normal staging mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18C. There is a third normal staging mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and one or a plurality of times without winning a big hit. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability change effect mode includes a probability change first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probability change second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probabilistic pre-stage effect mode, the probabilistic change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal post-stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability high base game probability", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time-saving first stage effect mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-saving second-stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

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. 19A, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image prompting “right-handed” are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, the display unit 50a indicates the ending image G111 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 prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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 special figure) related to the variable display of the special figure. The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the 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 staging symbol, the staging symbol stops after the staging symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the staging symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the staging symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable device 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is substantially evenly divided into three in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed.

In FIG. 20A, 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 broken lines, which are the left effect symbol area 50b1 and the middle effect. It is described to represent the range of the symbol area 50b2, the right staging symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

4-2-2. 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.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started on the display unit 50a. Specifically, 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, and the special figure is waiting for the variable display of the special figure. With the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 20B, the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started. In addition to the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is also started (see FIG. 20B).

When the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends (stop of the special figure) without causing reach. Along with the display), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the loss stitches (so-called “separate stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, 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 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 staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction are completely stopped all at once. , The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped at random points, that is, when the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 The staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are all stopped at the same time, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

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

Further, when the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is a special map fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss variation), it is composed of the number "5" as shown in FIG. 21 (C), for example. The left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of the same number "5" is horizontally oriented at the substantially center position in the vertical direction. Temporarily stop side by side to reach reach (reach occurs or is established). In the present embodiment, even if the reach is established by the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the staging symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of the left staging symbol EZ1 → the right staging symbol EZ3, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and it is set as appropriate. Can be done. Further, the number of the staging pattern 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.

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.

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 in which 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-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss 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 by the eyes. Further, when the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to the loss peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, the three small ones. The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 all stop at the same time as the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with a loss peculiar to the loss with reach, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, N jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), for example, with the numbers constituting the reach. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle effect symbol EZ2 consisting of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure). The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at a hit peculiar to a big hit such as doublet. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at a hit peculiar to a big hit, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 , KZ2, KZ3 all stop at the same hits peculiar to the big hit as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit.

After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, an enemy character A appears, and FIG. 24 (B) ), The scene in which the main character and the enemy character A are facing each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach "" Defeat the enemy A! "In FIG. 24C!" And an effect image G12 that enhances the title image G11.

Then, the battle in SP reach progresses further, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the profile image of the main character transformed into a special state is displayed in the background image G113 for SP reach, and FIG. 25 (B) shows. As shown, when the profile up of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), the two swords try to be mistaken, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is settled. Welcome. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning or losing turning point) as to whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after this victory / defeat branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the display unit 50a shows. , The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character who has won the battle and transformed into a special state of standing up, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a production for notifying the jackpot (big hit notification production). After that, as shown in FIG. 27B, the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation) after the winning / losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which an image in which the main character is defeated in the battle is played. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the loss stitch, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the effect is produced as it is with the loss stitch. The stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed. The content of SP reach is not limited to the content in which characters battle each other, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special drawing lottery. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing" and 100% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit", the SP reach If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is "missing" and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set. It is possible to set it higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing", and the lottery result of the special figure lottery. If is 20% in the case of "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing", and the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit". In the case of, if it is set to 30%, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special figure lottery.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 28A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same or different icon TA as the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

For example, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 28B, the icon display area 50e is displayed. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the hold icon display area 50d are obtained. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect ends and a new special figure variation effect starts, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

4-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at any time during the special figure fluctuation effect. The notice effect is an effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 57, 58, an input device 40, 41, etc. It is possible to suggest the result of the fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development of the subsequent effect (for example, SP reach).

For example, when the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the front panel movable device 55 first When activated, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united to cover the main character in the normal state (human) displayed on the display unit 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, the rear-board movable device 56 is activated, and the rear-board upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are united and displayed on the display unit 50a in a normal state. It enters between the main character of the above board and the upper left movable body 55ULk, the upper right movable body 55URk of the front board, and the lower movable body 55Dk of the board, and covers the main character in the normal state.

At this time, the posterior upper point light emitting device 54Ua and the panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub provided on the board rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the board rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and the board rear provided on the board rear lower movable body 56Dk. The bottom light emitting device 54Db and the bottom light emitting device 54Db are made to emit white light. Therefore, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk and the board front upper right movable body 55URk arranged in front of the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board front lower movable body 55Dk arranged in front of the board rear lower movable body 56Dk It glows white (see FIG. 23 (B)). This makes it possible to emphasize to the player that the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united and integrated.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23C, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) in the entire area of the display unit 50a as if it were turned off, suggesting that it develops into SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the board front movable device 55 is activated again, and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united. It covers the rear-upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear-board movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated, and as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front-board movable device 55 and the rear-board movable device 56 are covered. And returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production.

It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N reach loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called "gase effect".

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko game machine PY1 provides an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword type button 41 and an operation result effect according to the operation of the hemisphere button 40 and the sword type button 41 as a notice effect. It is possible to do. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big hit.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), in the SP reach, a period during which the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed (the sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs, and the sword-shaped button operation valid period occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), an effect of urging the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. The image (operation valid period remaining time image) G33 showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword-shaped button operation valid period) related to the operation of the mold button 41 is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation valid period has occurred and one-third of the sword-shaped button operation valid time has elapsed.

After that, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the sword-shaped button 41 is operated after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period or during the sword-shaped button operation valid period. After the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted without being performed, and before the variable display of the special figure ends, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the front panel movable device 55 is activated and the front panel top left. The movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united, the board rear movable device 56 is activated, and the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are united and integrated. Operation result production (big hit suggestion production) is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", the effect button is pressed even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the valid period of the sword-shaped button operation, or without the sword-shaped button 41 being pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted, the operation result effect (loss suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the panel rear movable device 56 do not operate is performed before the variable display of the special figure ends.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front-board movable device 55 and the back-board movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is "missing", it is also possible to perform the same operation result effect as the case where the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" as the "gase effect".

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect can suggest the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold in advance.

For example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the hold icon HA normally displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d is "☆". Display with.

The look-ahead effect can be performed on at least one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", it is also possible to perform the same look-ahead effect as when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit" as the "gase effect".

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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 shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B) are added and updated by 1. 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 main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (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 main control board 100 are output to the sub 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 also takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch and uses the lower plate full data as the game RAM 104. Store in the output buffer of.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 29. That is, in the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (main side timer interrupt process). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main 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.

Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) 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 (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 29), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection process]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor processing, the gate sensor processing, the second starting opening sensor processing, the first starting opening sensor processing, the first major winning opening sensor processing, the second major winning opening sensor processing, the specific area. Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In the general winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the normal symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a command for the gate sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table (the look-ahead determination table when the second start opening 12 is won (see FIG. 14)). Further, according to the result of the process, a command for the second start port sensor including the second start winning command representing the result of the second look-ahead determination is generated.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first look-ahead determination table (the look-ahead determination table when a prize is won in the first start opening 11 (see FIG. 14)). Further, according to the result of the process, a command for the first start port sensor including the first start winning command representing the result of the first look-ahead determination is generated.

In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

In the second big winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the result of the process.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol determination process, and the auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined by performing the normal map fluctuation pattern determination based on the current gaming state, and the variable display of the normal map is displayed based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern. Start with the normal map display 82. In addition, a command for waiting for a normal symbol is generated according to the result of the process.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation process, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. In addition, a command for normal symbol change is generated according to the result of the process.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal map is started. Determine if it exists. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, a command for confirming a normal symbol is generated according to the result of the process.

The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the process.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the special symbol standby process, the special symbol variation process, the special symbol determination process, the jackpot game control process, and the game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is performed. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot symbol type is judged. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 13), the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 is determined. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is specially characterized. FIG. 2 Clear from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot symbol type is judged. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first region side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first region is specially characterized. FIG. 1 Clears from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is prioritized, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the special symbol display 81 is made to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop and display the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special map fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special map is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game shifts to the jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the currently stopped special figure is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are "0", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable displays of the special figure in which the high-probability state can be continued without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the time-saving state without winning a big hit) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Control of staging by the staging control microcomputer 121 Next, control of staging by the staging control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the control of the staging by the staging control microcomputer 121 are provided in the staging RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on process according to the power-on process is performed (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. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 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 main 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 sub control board 120 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 sub control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various effects by voice) and a lamp control circuit, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light through 151 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are activated (various effects are executed by the operation). Or).

The staging 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 reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the external INT input unit of the staging 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 main 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).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, operations on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, are detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is generated in order to make the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light at the timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. Output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is used to produce a movable body effect that operates an operating device such as the movable device 55, 56, 57, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. Is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), receive command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204), image effect start process (S4205), effect The mode setting process (S4206) is sequentially performed.

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, set of command, etc.) is performed. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the image effect start process, image data is transmitted to the image control board 140 in order to display the effect image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. That is, the image control board 140 controls the display of the effect image based on the image data. In the effect mode setting process, the effect mode is set based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Feature Points of the First Embodiment Below, a more detailed description of the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be added. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), the following stock challenge effect, stock effect, and advance notice effect can be executed while the above-mentioned special figure variation effect is being executed. The notice effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit (that is, the changing special figure becomes a big hit symbol). In the present embodiment, such a notice effect includes a movable body notice effect and an effect effect, which will be described later. Further, the stock effect is an effect that can suggest the execution of the advance notice effect and the mode of the advance notice effect. The stock challenge effect is an effect that suggests that the stock effect is executed.

7-1. Movable body notice effect First, among the advance notice effects, the movable body notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 34 (A). As described above, the movable body effect shown in FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (F) is executed during the execution of the special figure variation effect. In the present embodiment, this movable body effect is executed as a development effect of the special figure variation effect. Among the movable body effects, the effect shown in FIG. 23 (D) is an effect that can suggest the jackpot expectation to the player. This effect is particularly called a movable body notice effect (corresponding to the first effect and the first timing effect). The flow of execution of the movable body notice effect in the special figure variation effect will be described later.

In this movable body notice production, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, the board front lower movable body 55Dk, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are used (FIG. 23). (D)). Then, various light emitting devices (post-board upper point light emitting device 54Ua and board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub in the board rear upper movable body 56Uk, and board rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and board rear lower surface in the board rear lower movable body 56Dk. There are two types of light emitting modes using the light emitting device 54Db). That is, the light emitting mode includes a "red (corresponding to the first color)" light emitting mode and a "blue (corresponding to the second color)" light emitting mode.

In the present embodiment, in the case of a jackpot (a variable special figure is a jackpot symbol), the “red” light emitting mode is easier to select than the “blue” light emitting mode. Specifically, as shown in the movable body notice effect mode selection table of FIG. 34 (A), the light emitting mode becomes "red" when a big hit occurs, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a big hit symbol. The fraction is "75%". This is higher than the fraction (“25%”) in which the light emission mode is “blue”. In addition, the fraction rate in which the light emission mode is "red" in the case of the big hit is the fraction rate in which the light emission mode is "red" in the case of loss, that is, when the changing special figure is a loss symbol. It is higher than ("10%").

Therefore, it can be seen that the various movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, and 55Dk have been integrated again by executing the effect of causing the various light emitting devices 54Ua, 54Ub, 54Da, and 54Db to emit light in the movable body notice effect shown in FIG. 23 (D). In addition to being able to be emphasized, it is possible to fuel the player's expectations for the jackpot. Further, when the various light emitting devices 54Ua, 54Ub, 54Da, 54Db are made to emit light in "red", it is possible to suggest to the player that the expectation of big hit is higher than in the case of making light in "blue", and it is possible to suggest to the player that the big hit is high. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the game.

It should be noted that the movable body notice effect of emitting the rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, the rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, the rear lower point light emitting device 54Da, and the rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db in the “red” light emitting mode is particularly “red movable”. It is also called "body effect (corresponding to the first notice display effect, the first notice effect, and the specific notice effect)", and the movable body notice effect that emits light in "blue" is especially "blue movable body effect (second notice display effect, second). Equivalent to a notice production) ".

7-2. Effect effect Next, among the preview effects, the effect effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 34 (B). As described above, during the execution of the SP reach of the special figure variation effect, the effect shown in FIG. 24C, that is, the effect using the SP reach start title image G1 is executed. In the present embodiment, this effect can suggest the jackpot expectation to the player by using the effect image G12 described above in the SP reach start title image G1. This effect is called an effect effect (corresponding to the first effect and the second timing effect). The flow of executing the effect effect in the special figure variation effect will be described later.

There are two types of display modes for this effect effect. That is, the display mode includes a display mode of "red (corresponding to the first color)" and a display mode of "blue (corresponding to the second color)". In the present embodiment, in the case of a jackpot (a variable special figure is a jackpot symbol), the "red" display mode is easier to select than the "blue" display mode. Specifically, as shown in the effect effect mode selection table of FIG. 34 (B), the fraction rate in which the display mode is "red" when a jackpot occurs, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a jackpot symbol. Is "80%", which is higher than the fraction ("20%") in which the display mode is "blue". In addition, the fraction rate in which the display mode is "red" in the case of a big hit is the fraction rate in which the display mode is "red" when the display mode is lost, that is, when the changing special figure is a lost symbol. It is higher than ("5%").

Therefore, by executing the effect of displaying the effect image G12, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation for the jackpot. Further, when the effect image G12 is displayed in "red", it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the effect image G12 is displayed in "blue", and the player's expectation for the jackpot can be expressed. It is possible to improve.

The effect effect of displaying the effect image G12 in "red" is also called "red effect effect (corresponding to the first notice display effect, the first notice effect, and the specific notice effect)", and the effect image G12 is displayed in "blue". The effect effect to be displayed is also particularly referred to as "blue effect effect (corresponding to the second notice display effect and the second notice effect)".

7-3. Stock Challenge Production Next, the stock challenge production will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 39. The stock challenge effect is performed during the normal variation of the special figure variation effect. The flow of execution of the stock challenge production in the special figure fluctuation production will be described later.

The stock challenge production is a player participation type production in which the player operates the sword-shaped button 41 or the hemispherical button 40 to acquire the item image G7 (see FIG. 35 (C)) displayed in the stock production. It has become. The item image G7 is an image suggesting a mode (light emission mode, display mode) of the advance notice effect scheduled to be executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to challenge twice in one stock challenge production. Therefore, it is possible to acquire up to two item images G7 through one stock challenge production. The details of the item image G7 will be described later.

In addition, the stock challenge production is managed by the scenario. Specifically, using the selection tables (first scenario selection table, second scenario selection table) shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a stock challenge effect based on a random number (stock challenge effect random number). Select the details of the effect mode (effect content) of. The details of the effect mode are the type of button operation promotion effect in the first and second challenges, the type of operation result effect after the button operation promotion effect, and the operation result effect of "first operation result effect". In the case, it refers to the type (aspect) of the item image G7 to be displayed (appeared) after that.

In this embodiment, the first scenario selection table and the second scenario selection table are set according to whether or not there is a plan to execute the movable body notice effect or the effect effect in the special figure variation effect that executes the stock challenge effect. Refer to one of the selection tables. That is, when the special figure variation effect is scheduled to execute both the movable body advance notice effect and the effect effect effect, the first scenario selection table shown in FIG. 38 is referred to. If only one of the notice effect of the movable body advance effect and the effect effect (specifically, the effect effect) is scheduled to be executed, the second scenario selection table shown in FIG. 39 is referred to.

In the stock challenge effect, first, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the image G41 showing the character string “stock challenge” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. This makes it possible for the player to grasp the start of execution of the stock challenge production. With the start of execution of the stock challenge effect, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 disappear, and only the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a. (See FIG. 35 (A)).

Next, when the type of the button operation promotion effect selected based on the selection table is the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the sword-shaped button that prompts the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is shown in FIG. 35 (B). Operation promotion production is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the above-mentioned sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. During the execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, a period during which the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed (the sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs.

When the type of the operation result effect selected based on the selection table is the first operation result effect, after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, or the sword-shaped button. After the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated during the operation valid period and the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted, the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 35 (C) is performed. In the first operation result effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the image G42 indicating the character string "success" is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a, and the item image G7 (FIG. In 35 (C), the "red" item image G7R) is displayed (appears).

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the image G45 showing the character string “NEXT” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. As a result, the player can grasp that the first challenge is completed and the second challenge is started.

As shown in FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (D), the item image G7 (“red” item image G7R) is continuously displayed. In the present embodiment, the item image G7 is continuously displayed until the above-mentioned advance notice effect (movable body advance notice effect or effect effect) is executed. That is, the execution of the stock effect is started from the time when the item image G7 is displayed, that is, when the item image G7 appears on the display unit 50a. Then, the execution of this stock effect is continued until the advance notice effect (movable body advance notice effect or effect effect) is executed. The stock production will be explained in detail later.

On the other hand, when the type of the operation result effect selected based on the selection table is the second operation result effect, even if the sword-shaped button 41 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, the sword-shaped button 41 is also operated. Even if the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period is exhausted without being operated, the second operation result effect shown in FIG. 35 (E) is performed. In the second operation result effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the image G43 indicating the character string “failure” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Further, the item image G7 is not newly displayed (appeared) on the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), the image G45 showing the character string “NEXT” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. As a result, the player can grasp that the first challenge is completed and the second challenge is started.

The second challenge also proceeds in the same flow as the first challenge shown in FIGS. 35 (B), 35 (C) and 35 (E). Therefore, the description of the case where the item image G7 is not acquired in the first challenge and the second challenge is obtained will be omitted.

However, the second challenge after acquiring the item image G7 in the first challenge will be described below. When the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is selected as the button operation promotion effect in such a second challenge, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is performed. Will be executed. At this time, the item image G7 (“red” item image G7R) is continuously displayed in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a.

If the selected operation result effect is the first operation result effect, then the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 36 (B) is performed. In the first operation result effect, the image G42 indicating the character string "success" is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a, and the second item image G7 (in FIG. 36B) is "" in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a. The "blue" item image G7B) is displayed (appears) to the right of the "red" item image G7R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 36C, the image G46 indicating the character string “stock challenge end” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. This makes it possible to notify the player that the stock challenge production has ended.

As shown in FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C), the "blue" item image G7B is also continuously displayed like the "red" item image G7R. That is, the item image G7 (“blue” item image G7B) can be continuously displayed until the advance notice effect (movable body advance notice effect or effect effect) is executed. As a result, in FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C), two stock effects, that is, a stock effect using the item image G7 acquired in the first challenge (first stock effect (FIG. 45 (C-1)). )) And the stock effect (second stock effect (FIG. 45 (C-2)) using the item image G7 acquired in the second challenge are being executed in parallel. The stock production and the second stock production will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, when the selected operation result effect is the second operation result effect, even if the sword-shaped button 41 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated. Even if the remaining time of the button operation valid period is exhausted, the second operation result effect shown in FIG. 36 (D) is performed. In the second operation result effect, the image G43 indicating the character string "failure" is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Then, the item image G7 is not newly displayed (appeared) on the display unit 50a. Therefore, only the item image G7 (“red” item image G7R) that has already been acquired is displayed as it is. After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the image G46 indicating the character string “stock challenge end” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. This makes it possible to notify the player that the stock challenge production has ended.

When the button operation promotion effect selected based on the selection table is not a sword-shaped button operation promotion effect but a hemispherical button operation promotion effect, the hemispherical button 40 shown in FIG. 37 (A). A hemispherical button operation promotion effect that encourages operation is performed. In the hemispherical button operation promotion effect, the hemispherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 37 (A)). The hemispherical button operation promotion image G5 includes an image (hemispherical button image) G51 representing the hemispherical button 40, an image (pressing operation image) G52 representing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the hemispherical button 40, and a hemisphere. The image (operation valid period remaining time image) G53 showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (hemispherical button operation valid period) related to the operation of the mold button 40 is included. During the execution of the hemispherical button operation promotion effect, a period during which the hemispherical button 40 is pressed (the hemispherical button operation valid period) occurs.

Further, the item image G7 displayed along with the first operation result effect includes the color-designated item image G7C such as the above-mentioned "red" item image G7R and the "blue" item image G7B, and the color-designated item image G7C shown in FIG. 37 (B). There is a "?" Item image GQ that does not specify a specific color. The color designation item image G7C is an item image G7 that designates a color, and suggests an aspect of the advance notice effect. That is, the "red" item image G7R suggests that the light emitting mode of the movable body notice effect is "red" or the display mode of the effect effect is "red". Further, the "blue" item image G7B suggests that the light emitting mode of the movable body notice effect is "blue" or the display mode of the effect effect is "blue".

On the other hand, in the "?" Item image GQ, the light emitting mode of the movable body notice effect is "red" or "blue", or the display mode of the effect effect is "red" or "blue". It suggests. That is, the "?" Item image GQ merely suggests the execution of the advance notice effect.

In the present embodiment, in the stock challenge effect, it is easier to acquire the item image G7 when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed than in the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. Specifically, for example, as shown in the first scenario selection table of FIG. 38, in each of the first and second challenges, the fraction rate at which the first operation result effect is performed after the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed is determined. It is set to "45%". This fraction rate is higher than the fraction rate (“25%”) in which the first operation result effect is performed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in each of the first and second challenges. Further, for example, as shown in the second scenario selection table of FIG. 39, in each of the first and second challenges, the distribution rate at which the first operation result effect is performed after the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed is set to "33". % ". This fraction rate is higher than the fraction rate (“13%”) in which the first operation result effect is performed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in each of the first and second challenges.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest to the player the feasibility of the stock effect thereafter according to the type of the button operation promotion effect to be executed. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that the sword-shaped button operation promoting effect is more likely to be executed than the hemispherical button operation promoting effect. Therefore, in the stock challenge production, the player can easily expect the execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect rather than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. Further, when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed, the player can easily expect the execution of the first operation result effect accompanied by the display of the item image G7. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the button operation promotion effect of the stock challenge effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is configured to make it easier to acquire the color-designated item image G7C such as the "red" item image G7R and the "blue" item image G7B than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It has become. Specifically, for example, as shown in the first scenario selection table of FIG. 38, the item image G7 additionally displayed after executing the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect in the first challenge becomes the color-designated item image G7C. The fraction is "32%". This distribution rate is higher than the distribution rate (“13%”) in which the color-designated item image G7C is additionally displayed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in the first challenge. Further, for example, in the second challenge, the distribution rate at which the color designation item image G7C is additionally displayed after the execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is set to "29%". This distribution rate is higher than the distribution rate (“16%”) in which the color-designated item image G7C is additionally displayed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed.

Therefore, regarding the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, there is a high possibility that the stock effect can be executed, and when the effect is executed, the player can easily acquire (additionally display) the color-designated item image G7C. It is possible to make them recognize. Therefore, when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed, the first operation result effect is executed after that, and it is easy for the player to expect the notification of the effect mode of the subsequent notice effect.

In particular, the color-designated item image G7C of the present embodiment has two types, a "red" item image G7R and a "blue" item image G7B. As described above, there are two types of advance notice effects (movable body advance notice effects, effect effects), "red" and "blue". Further, in both the movable body advance notice effect and the effect effect, when the special figure is a jackpot symbol, "red" is more likely to be selected as the effect mode than "blue" (see FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B)). ). Further, the "red" item image G7R corresponds to the "blue" mode of the notice effect, and the "blue" item image G7B corresponds to the "blue" mode of the notice effect. Therefore, when the "red" item image G7R is displayed as the color-designated item image G7C, the advance notice effect is executed in the "red" mode (light emission mode, display display) through the "red" item image G7R. It is possible to inform the player in advance of this. Further, when the "blue" item image G7B is displayed as the color-designated item image G7C, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the advance notice effect will be executed in the "blue" mode. There is.

Moreover, when the "red" item image G7R is displayed as the color-designated item image G7C, it is possible to show the player that the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the "blue" item image G7B is displayed. It has become. Therefore, when the "red" item image G7R is displayed, it is possible to make the player greatly expect a big hit.

Thus, when "red" is selected as the mode of the advance notice effect, the color designation item image G7C is additionally displayed (acquired) in the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect rather than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It is easy to display the "red" item image G7R as the color-designated item image G7C. That is, when at least one of the movable body advance notice effect and the effect effect is "red", the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is more "red" as the color designation item image G7C than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. The "red" item image G7R can be displayed. Thus, by executing the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 easier for the player to be aware of the possibility of a big hit from an early stage before the execution of the advance notice effect, rather than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It has become.

7-4. Stock effect Next, the stock effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 35, 36, and 40 to 42. The stock effect is an effect of continuously displaying the above-mentioned item image G7 on the display unit 50a. As described above, the start of the stock effect is when the item image G7 is displayed (appeared) on the display unit 50a by the execution of the first operation result effect of the stock challenge effect. In the present embodiment, when the item image G7 is displayed on the display unit 50a with the execution of the first operation result effect in the first challenge, and with the execution of the first operation result effect in the second challenge, the item There are two start timings when the image G7 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

Further, the final stage of the stock effect is immediately before the execution of the advance notice effect, which is executed in the manner suggested by the item image G7. In the present embodiment, there are two, immediately before the execution of the movable body notice effect performed in the development effect during the special figure change effect, and immediately before the execution of the effect effect performed in the SP reach during the special figure change effect. There are two final timings.

The stock effect is continuously executed from one of the above two start timings to one of the two end timings. Therefore, for example, the item image G7 (“red” item image G7R) displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 35 (C) is a stock challenge until immediately before the execution of the movable body notice effect shown in FIG. 41 (C). During the normal fluctuation of the special figure variation effect after the effect (FIG. 40 (A)), during the N reach (FIG. 40 (B)), and during the development effect before the movable body notice effect (FIG. 41 (A), FIG. 41). It is continuously displayed over (B)). Further, for example, the item image G7 (“red” item image G7R) displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 35 (C) is displayed after the stock challenge effect until immediately before the execution of the effect effect shown in FIG. 42 (C). During normal fluctuation (FIG. 40 (A)), N reach (FIG. 40 (B)), development effect (FIGS. 41), and SP reach before effect effect (FIG. 42). (A), FIG. 42 (B)) is continuously displayed.

Thus, when the stock effect is executed, either the movable body advance notice effect or the effect effect is executed after the stock effect is executed. That is, the execution of the stock effect ensures that the advance notice effect is executed thereafter. Therefore, the player can wait for the execution of the advance notice effect with excitement even before the execution of the advance notice effect.

Further, the item image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a with the execution of the stock effect can suggest the mode of the advance notice effect (movable body advance notice effect, effect effect) to be executed thereafter. That is, when the item image G7 is the color-designated item image G7C, it is possible to suggest the mode of the advance notice effect to be executed after the stock effect with the color specified by the color-designated item image G7C.

Specifically, for example, when the "blue" item image G7B is displayed, it is emitted in "blue" in the subsequent movable body notice effect, or is displayed in "blue" in the subsequent effect effect. To. Further, for example, when the "red" item image G7R is displayed, it is emitted in "red" in the subsequent movable body notice effect, or is displayed in "red" in the subsequent effect effect.

If the "?" Item image GQ is displayed in addition to the above "blue" item image G7B and "red" item image G7R, it will be changed to "blue" or "red" in the subsequent movable body notice effect. It is emitted or displayed in "blue" or "red" in the subsequent effect effect.

The stock effect using the "red" item image G7R is also particularly referred to as "red suggestion stock effect (corresponding to the first suggestion display effect, the first suggestion effect, and the specific suggestion effect)", and the "blue" item image G7B is used. The stock production that was done is also called "blue stock production". Further, the stock effect using the "?" Item image GQ corresponds to the first suggestion display effect and the second suggestion effect.

7-5. Flow of staging Next, regarding the flow of a series of staging from the stock challenge staging to the stock staging and the notice staging (the above-mentioned effect staging and the movable body staging staging) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment). It will be mainly described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46. More specifically, the case where the special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 12) of the special map variation effect is “P01” or “P05” will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45. Further, the case of "P02" or "P06" in which the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variation effect is different from "P01" and "P05" will be described with reference to FIG. 46 as an example. According to FIGS. 43 to 46, the stock challenge effect is performed during the normal variation of the special figure variation effect. Further, according to FIGS. 43 to 45, the movable body notice effect is performed during the execution of the development effect of the special figure variation effect. Further, according to FIGS. 43 to 46, the effect effect is performed during the execution of the SP reach of the special figure variation effect.

The execution start time of the stock challenge effect is set to "time t01", the time when the item image G7 is displayed in the first challenge is set to "time t02", and the time when the item image G7 is displayed in the second challenge is set. Let it be "time t03" (see FIGS. 43 to 46). Further, the execution start time of the movable body advance notice effect is set to "time t04", and the execution start time of the effect effect is set to "time t05". As shown in FIG. 43 and the like, the time t04 and the time t05 are different, and the timing of the start of execution of the movable body advance notice effect and the timing of the start of execution of the effect effect are different from each other.

First, based on FIG. 43, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G7 is displayed in the first challenge of the stock challenge effect (the item image in the second challenge). G7 is not displayed), and a case where the stock effect is executed until the execution of the movable body notice effect will be described. In such a case, the stock effect is executed from the display of the item image G7 to immediately before the execution of the movable body advance notice effect of the development effect of the special figure variation effect. That is, the stock effect is continuously executed from the normal variation of the special figure variation effect → N reach → the development effect. Further, according to FIG. 43 (F), the stock effect is continuously executed during the period from the time t02 to immediately before the time t04.

At the start of execution of the stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long the stock effect will last, and it is unknown to the player which advance notice effect is executed in connection with the stock effect. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the development effect of the movable body advance notice effect is executed or the effect effect during SP reach is executed. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the player can enjoy the stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed.

Subsequently, based on FIG. 44, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G7 is displayed in the first challenge of the stock challenge effect (item in the second challenge). The case where the stock effect is executed until the effect effect is executed will be described. In such a case, the stock effect is executed from the display of the item image G7 to immediately before the execution of the SP reach effect effect of the special figure variation effect. That is, the stock effect is continuously executed in the order of normal variation of special figure variation effect → N reach → development effect → SP reach. Further, according to FIG. 44 (F), the stock effect is continuously executed during the period from the time t02 to immediately before the time t05.

Further, even in the case shown in FIG. 44, at the start of execution of the stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long the stock effect lasts, and which advance notice effect is executed in connection with the stock effect is the game. It is unknown to the person. That is, it is difficult to determine whether the movable body advance notice effect during the development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 43 or the effect effect during the SP reach is executed as shown in FIG. 44. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the player can enjoy the stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed.

In the case shown in FIG. 44, if the display of the item image G7 does not disappear when the development effect is executed (that is, the execution of the stock effect is not completed), the execution of the effect effect during SP reach is confirmed by the stock effect. Will be done. That is, after the development effect, the SP reach is executed instead of the L reach, and it is possible to notify the player that the effect effect is executed during the SP reach. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to convince the player of the SP reach at the time of the development production, and the player can wait for the execution of the effect production while raising the expectation. It has become.

Subsequently, based on FIG. 45, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G7 is displayed in the first and second challenges of the stock challenge effect, respectively, and various notices are given. A case where the stock effect is executed up to the execution of the effect will be described. In such a case, in the stock effect (first stock effect) shown in FIG. 45 (C-1), after the item image G7 in the first challenge is displayed, the development effect of the special figure variation effect can be moved. It is executed until just before the execution of the body notice effect. Further, in the stock effect (second stock effect) shown in FIG. 45 (C-2), from the display of the item image G7 in the second challenge to immediately before the execution of the SP reach effect effect of the special figure variation effect. Will be executed. That is, the first stock effect is continuously executed from the normal variation of the special figure variation effect → N reach → the development effect, and the second stock effect is the normal variation of the special figure variation effect → N reach → the development effect → SP. It is continuously executed over the reach. Further, according to FIG. 45 (F), the first stock effect is continued during the period from time t02 to immediately before time t04, and the second stock effect is continued during the period from time t03 to immediately before time t05. Is executed.

Further, even in the case shown in FIG. 45, at the start of execution of the first stock effect and the second stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long each stock effect lasts, and which notice is associated with each stock effect. It is unknown to the player whether the production will be executed. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the movable body preview effect of the development effect is executed after the first stock effect or the effect effect during SP reach is executed. Further, it is difficult to determine whether the movable body preview effect of the development effect is executed after the second stock effect or the effect effect during SP reach is executed. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect (first stock effect, second stock effect) is started, the player is excited about which advance notice effect is executed in relation to each stock effect, and both It is possible to enjoy the stock production.

Subsequently, based on FIG. 46, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P02" or "P06", and the item image G7 is displayed in the first challenge of the stock challenge effect (item in the second challenge). The case where the stock effect is executed until the effect effect is executed will be described. In such a case, the stock effect shown in FIG. 46 (C) is executed from the display of the item image G7 in the first challenge to immediately before the execution of the SP reach effect effect of the special figure variation effect. .. That is, the stock effect is continuously executed in the order of normal variation of special figure variation effect → N reach → development effect → SP reach. Further, according to FIG. 46 (F), the stock effect is continuously executed during the period from the time t02 to immediately before the time t05.

Even in the case shown in FIG. 46, at the start of execution of the stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long the stock effect lasts, and for the player, which advance notice effect is executed in relation to the stock effect. It is unknown. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the movable body advance notice effect during the development effect is executed or the effect effect during the SP reach is executed. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the player can enjoy the stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed.

In the case shown in FIG. 46, it is possible to make the player expect that the special figure fluctuation pattern (“P01” or “P05”) having a development effect may be present at the start of execution of the stock effect. That is, it is possible to make the player expect a special figure fluctuation effect pattern including a notice effect, which is different from the actual special figure variation pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest.

8. Effect of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the stock effect, which is the second effect, can be continuously executed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 43). -See FIG. 46), when the stock effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the stock effect. Further, it is possible to execute the first notice effect (effect effect, movable body notice effect) in association with the item image G7 of the stock effect. That is, for example, in the case of a red suggestion stock effect (stock effect using the "red" item image G7R), the effect image G12 of the effect effect is displayed in "red" or a movable body after the stock effect is executed. Various light emitting devices 54Ua, 54Ub, 54Da, 54Db of the advance notice effect are emitted in "red". Further, for example, in the case of a stock effect using the "blue" item image G7B, the effect image G12 of the effect effect is displayed in "blue" after the stock effect is executed, or various light emitting devices for the movable body notice effect. 54Ua, 54Ub, 54Da, 54Db are emitted in "blue". That is, the color shown by the item image of the stock effect and the color of the effect mode of the subsequent advance notice effect are the same. Therefore, when various notice effects are executed after the stock effect is executed, the player can enjoy the notice effects without any discomfort. In this way, it is easy for the player to pay attention to both the advance notice production and the stock production, and it is possible to improve the interest by the production.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, both the effect effect and the movable body advance notice effect are effects that can suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to various notice effects (effect effect and movable body notice effect). Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such a notice effect through the execution of the stock effect. Therefore, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation for the jackpot even before the execution of various notice effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the red suggestion stock effect (stock effect using the “red” item image G7R) which is the first suggestion display effect, the red effect effect (“red”) which is the first notice display effect is performed. It is possible to notify in advance the execution of the effect effect) for displaying the effect image G12. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the big hit even before the red effect effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the stock effect using the "?" Item image GQ, which is the second suggestion display effect, may execute the red effect effect as in the execution of the first suggestion display effect. It is possible to give the player the hope. In other words, unlike the execution of the red suggestion stock effect and the blue suggestion stock effect, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement until various advance notice effects (effect effect and movable body advance notice effect) are executed. ing. Therefore, it is possible to configure two productions with different orientations (red suggestion stock production and stock production using "?" Item image GQ) in one production (stock production), which improves the interest. Is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the stock effect can be continuously executed, when the stock effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the stock effect. In addition, there are times when a movable body notice effect is executed in association with such a stock effect, and times when an effect effect is executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the executed effect without discomfort regardless of whether the movable body advance notice effect is executed or the effect effect is executed after the stock effect is executed. Moreover, since it is difficult for the player to predict whether the effect to be executed is the movable body notice effect or the effect effect, the player starts executing the advance notice effect (movable body advance notice effect, effect effect) in association with the stock effect. You can wait while being excited, and it is possible to improve the interest by directing.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the advance notice effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit (big hit game state), it is possible to attract the player's attention to the advance notice effect. Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such a notice effect through the execution of the stock effect, and it is possible to arouse the player's expectation for the jackpot even before the execution of the notice effect. There is.

Further, in the present embodiment, the red movable body effect or the red effect effect can be executed at either the timing (time) of the time t04 corresponding to the first timing and the time t05 corresponding to the second timing. .. Therefore, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 capable of a variety of production progress while agitating the player's expectation for a big hit even before the execution of the red movable body effect or the red effect effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the execution of the stock effect and the execution of the advance notice effect through the execution of the stock challenge effect. It should be noted that the advance notice production is a production that suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit, and the player's attention is high. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the stock effect suggesting the execution of such a notice effect and the execution of the stock challenge effect as much as the execution of the advance notice effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in the stock challenge effect (that is, the effect mode in which the sword-shaped button 41 is operated (see FIG. 35 (B)) and the effect mode in which the hemispherical button 40 is operated (FIG. 37 (A)). )), It is possible to suggest to the player the possibility (easiness of execution) that the red movable body effect or the red effect effect is executed as the advance notice effect. That is, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the possibility of a big hit before the execution of the advance notice effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the stock effect can be continuously executed, when the stock effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the stock effect. Further, since the advance notice effect can be executed in association with the stock effect, if the advance notice effect is executed after the execution of the stock effect, the player can enjoy the executed advance notice effect without discomfort. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the stock effect and the advance notice effect following the execution of the stock challenge effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the information regarding the end time of the stock effect is not shown to the player. Therefore, it is unknown to the player the end timing of the stock effect and which advance notice effect is started to be executed in relation to the stock effect, and it becomes possible to stimulate the player's curiosity. There is. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player from the stock production to the advance notice production.

9. Modification example Next, a modification example (second embodiment and other modification examples) will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the first embodiment and the following modifications can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

9-1. Description of Feature Points of the Second Embodiment The feature points of the present invention in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 61 in addition to the above drawings. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment is different from the above-mentioned first embodiment in that it suggests the production contents of a predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the special figure variation effect and the SP reach) through the stock effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (the second embodiment), the following stock challenge effect and stock effect can be executed during the execution of the above-mentioned special figure variation effect. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the special figure variation effect and the SP reach of the special figure variation effect will be a big hit (that is, the changing special figure will be a big hit symbol) depending on the effect content to be executed. Can be suggested. That is, it is possible to suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit by the development of the special figure fluctuation effect and the difference in the main character appearing in the SP reach. Further, the stock effect is an effect that can suggest the development effect of the special figure variation effect, the execution of at least one of the SP reach effects, and the effect content of the effect. The stock challenge effect is an effect that suggests that the above stock effect may be executed, as in the first embodiment.

9-2. Special figure variation effect The special figure variation effect of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The special figure variation effect may be "SP reach" through "development effect" after "N reach" or "SP reach" without going through "development effect". Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the gaming state is "non-time saving state" and the special figure determination result is "big hit", the special figure variation pattern is "P01" (or "P51"). When is selected, the special figure variation effect proceeds in the effect flow of normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → SP reach. On the other hand, when "P02" (or "P52") is selected, the special figure variation effect proceeds in the effect flow of normal variation → reach → N reach → SP reach. In other words, after the N reach, the transition (progress) to the SP reach is performed without the execution of the development effect.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the gaming state is “non-time saving state” and the special figure determination result is “missing”, “P05” (or “P55”) is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the special figure fluctuation production proceeds in the production flow of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development production → SP reach. On the other hand, when "P06" (or "P56") is selected, the special figure variation effect proceeds in the effect flow of normal variation → reach → N reach → SP reach. That is, as in the above "P02", after the N reach, the process shifts (progresses) to the SP reach without executing the development effect.

In the present embodiment, when a jackpot (a special figure being changed is a jackpot symbol), the effect content that becomes "SP reach" through "development effect" as a special figure change effect is "development effect". It is easier to select than the production content that becomes "SP reach" without going through. In detail, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when a big hit occurs, that is, when a changing special figure becomes a big hit symbol, the effect content that becomes "SP reach" through "development effect", that is, The distribution rate of "P01" is "60%", which is higher than the distribution rate ("10%") of "P02", which is the production content that becomes "SP reach" without going through "development production". ing. That is, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to select the production content that becomes "SP reach" through the "development production". On the other hand, in the case of loss, the production content that becomes "SP reach" through "development production", that is, the distribution rate of "P05" is "5%", and "SP" is not performed through "development production". On the contrary, it is lower than the production content that becomes "reach", that is, the distribution rate ("10%") of "P06". That is, in the case of loss, it is easy to select the production content that becomes "SP reach" without going through the "development production".

Therefore, when both "development effect" and "SP reach" are executed during the special figure change effect, compared to the case where only "SP reach" is executed without executing "development effect" during the special figure change effect. However, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot expectation is high, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot.

9-2-1. Developmental staging Next, the developmental staging of the special figure variation staging (corresponding to the first staging and the first timing staging) will be described with reference to FIGS. 23, 47 and 48 (A). The development production includes a plurality of (two) productions (first development production and second development production) having different production contents. The characters used differ between these two development effects (first development effect and second development effect).

The first development effect (corresponding to the first advance notice effect and the specific advance notice effect) is to complete the face of the main character "LOGO" in front of the display unit 50a by using the above-mentioned movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58. It is a production of the production content. In the first development production, specifically, when the front-board movable device 55 is activated and the front-board movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, and 55Dk are united (FIG. 23 (A)), the rear-board movable device 56 is activated. Then, the rear movable bodies 56Uk and 56Dk are united between the front movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk and 55Dk and the display unit 50a (FIG. 23 (B)). As a result, the design of the face of the character "LOGO" is completed in front of the display unit 50a (FIG. 23 (B)). Then, once each board front movable body 55ULk, 55URk, 55Dk returns to the normal standby state (initial position) (FIG. 23 (C)), the board front movable device 55 operates again, and each board front movable body 55ULk, 55URk and 55Dk are united to cover the movable bodies 56Uk and 56Dk after each board (FIG. 23 (D)), and the design of the face of the character "LOGO" is completed again. After that, the front movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, 55Dk return to the normal standby state (FIG. 23 (E)), and the rear movable bodies 56Uk, 56Dk also return to the normal standby position (FIG. 23 (F)). ..

In contrast to the first development effect, the second development effect (corresponding to the second notice effect) is the front of the display unit 50a using the above-mentioned movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 as shown in FIG. 47. It is a production of the production content that completes the face of the main character "BAKU". The main character "BAKU" is a main character different from the above-mentioned main character "LOGO", and is a main character that has more opportunities to appear in various productions than the main character "LOGO". That is, the development production using the main character "LOGO" is rarer than the production using the main character "BAKU", and is a valuable production for the player.

In the second development production, specifically, when the front-board movable device 55 is activated and the front-board movable bodies 55ULj, 55URj, 55Dj are united (FIG. 47 (A)), the rear-board movable device 56 is activated. Then, the rear movable bodies 56Uj and 56Dj are united between the front movable bodies 55ULj, 55URj and 55Dj and the display unit 50a (FIG. 47 (B)). As a result, the design of the face of the character "BAKU" is completed in front of the display unit 50a (FIG. 47 (B)). Once the front movable bodies 55ULj, 55URj, 55Dj return to the normal standby state (FIG. 47 (C)), the front movable bodies 55ULj, 55URj, 55Dj are united again, and the rear movable bodies 56Uj of each board are combined. , 56Dj is covered (FIG. 47 (D)), and the design of the face of the character "BAKU" is completed again. After that, the front movable bodies 55ULj, 55URj, 55Dj and the rear movable bodies 56Uj, 56Dj return to the normal standby positions (FIGS. 47 (E) and 47 (F)).

In addition, in the development production of the present embodiment, when a jackpot (a changing special figure is a jackpot symbol), the "first development production" is easier to select than the "second development production". .. That is, in the present embodiment, the development effect, which is the effect content related to the character "LOGO", is more likely to be a big hit.

In detail, as shown in the development effect selection table of FIG. 48 (A), when a big hit occurs, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a big hit symbol, the distribution rate which becomes the first development effect is "60%". , Which is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”), which is the second development production. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes the first development effect when it becomes a big hit is the distribution rate that becomes the first development effect when it becomes a loss, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a loss symbol ("10%". ") Is higher than.

Therefore, when the first development effect of the effect content in which the face of the character "LOGO" is completed is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the case of executing the second development effect of the effect content in which the face of the character "BAKU" is completed. It is possible to suggest to the player that the degree is high, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the big hit.

9-2-2. SP Reach Subsequently, the SP reach of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 (B), 49, and 50 in addition to the above-mentioned drawings. The SP reach of the present embodiment is composed of an introduction effect which is an effect corresponding to the introduction part of the SP reach and a main effect (corresponding to the first effect and the second timing effect) which is an effect executed after the introduction effect. .. Specifically, the effects shown in FIGS. 49 (A) and 50 (A) correspond to the introduction effect, and the effects shown in FIGS. 49 (B) and later and 50 (B) and later correspond to the present effect, respectively. Of these, the introduction effect is an effect of the effect content indicating the appearance of the enemy character A. On the other hand, this production is a production of the production content in which the main character "LOGO" (or the main character "BAKU") appears and confronts the enemy character A (fights).

In this production, there are multiple (two) productions with different production contents. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 49 (B) and 49 (C), a battle effect (first battle effect) in which the character “LOGO” fights against the enemy character A, and FIG. 50 (B) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 50 (C), there is a battle effect (second battle effect) in which the character "BAKU" fights against the enemy character A.

In the first battle effect (corresponding to the first advance notice effect and the specific advance notice effect), as shown in FIG. 49B, the image G115 indicating the character string “LOGO visit” is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. Further, an image G116 showing the upper body of the character "LOGO" is displayed above the image G115. As a result, as SP reach, it is possible to inform the player that the first battle production of the production content in which the character "LOGO" fights against the enemy will start.

On the other hand, in the second battle effect (corresponding to the second notice effect), after displaying the image shown in FIG. 24 (A) (FIG. 50 (A)), as shown in FIG. 50 (B), the display unit 50a An image G117 showing the character string "BAKU visit" is displayed in the center, and an image G118 showing the upper body of the character "BAKU" is displayed above the image G117. As a result, as SP reach, it is possible to inform the player that the second battle production of the production content in which the character "BAKU" fights against the enemy will start.

In the present embodiment, when a big hit (a special figure in motion is a big hit symbol), the "first battle effect" is easier to select than the "second battle effect". That is, in the present embodiment, the character "LOGO" is more likely to be a big hit when the character "LOGO" appears in the SP reach, as in the case of the development production.

In detail, as shown in the SP reach effect selection table of FIG. 48 (B), when a big hit occurs, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a big hit symbol, the distribution rate of the first battle effect is "60%". , Which is higher than the distribution rate (“40%”), which is the second battle production. In addition, the distribution rate that becomes the first battle effect in the case of the big hit is the distribution rate that becomes the first battle effect in the case of loss, that is, when the changing special figure becomes a loss symbol ("2%"). ") Is higher than.

Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot expectation is higher when the first battle effect in which the character "LOGO" appears is executed than in the case where the second battle effect in which the character "BAKU" appears is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot.

9-3. Stock Challenge Production Subsequently, the stock challenge production of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 54 in addition to the above drawings. The stock challenge effect is executed during the normal variation of the special figure variation effect, as in the first embodiment. The flow of execution of the stock challenge production in the special figure fluctuation production will be described later.

In the stock challenge effect, as in the first embodiment, the player operates the sword-shaped button 41 or the hemispherical button 40, and the item images G8 (FIGS. 37 (B) and 51) displayed in the stock effect are displayed. (A), FIG. 51 (B) and FIG. 52) are aimed at the acquisition of the player participation type production. In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, two challenges are possible in one stock challenge production. The details of the item image G8 will be described later.

This stock challenge production is managed in a scenario as in the first embodiment. Specifically, using the selection tables (first scenario selection table, second scenario selection table) shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a stock challenge effect based on a random number (stock challenge effect random number). Select the details of the effect mode (effect content) of. The details of the effect mode are the type of button operation promotion effect in the first and second challenges, the type of operation result effect after the button operation promotion effect, and the operation result effect of "first operation result effect". In the case, it refers to the type (aspect) of the item image G8 to be displayed (appeared) after that.

In the present embodiment, when the special figure variation effect for executing the stock challenge effect is an effect for executing both the development effect and the SP reach, the first scenario selection table shown in FIG. 53 is referred to. If only one of the development effect and the SP reach advance notice effect (specifically, the SP reach) is scheduled to be executed, the second scenario selection table shown in FIG. 54 is referred to.

In the stock challenge effect, as in the first embodiment, when the operation result effect selected based on the selection table (FIGS. 53 and 54) is the first operation result effect, the sword-shaped button operation is valid. The first operation result effect is performed after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the period, or after the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted without the sword-shaped button 41 being operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period. .. In the first operation result effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the image G42 indicating the character string "success" is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a, and the upper left portion of the display unit 50a. When the "LOGO" item image G8L is displayed as the item image G8, and when the "BAKU" item image G8B is displayed as the item image G8 in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 51 (B). There is. Further, when the item image G8 is acquired in both the first challenge and the second challenge, as shown in FIG. 52, the second item image G8 is arranged in the upper left portion and the upper right portion of the display unit 50a. It is displayed in.

Further, in the present embodiment, the item image G8 is continuously displayed as in the item image G7 of the first embodiment. That is, the display is continuously performed until the development effect and the main effect of SP reach are executed. That is, the execution of the stock effect is started from the time when the item image G8 is displayed (the time when the item image G8 appears on the display unit 50a). Then, the execution of this stock production is continued until the development production or the main production of SP reach is executed.

In addition to the above-mentioned "LOGO" item image G8L and "BAKU" item image G8B, the item image G8 displayed along with the first operation result effect is shown in FIG. 37 (B) as in the first embodiment. "?" There is an item image GQ. The "LOGO" item image G8L suggests that the main character "LOGO" will appear in the development production, or that the main character "LOGO" will appear in the main production of SP Reach. In addition, the "BAKU" item image G8B suggests that the main character "BAKU" will appear in the development production, or that the main character "BAKU" will appear in the main production of SP Reach.

On the other hand, the "?" Item image GQ suggests that "LOGO" or "BAKU" will appear in the development production, or that "LOGO" or "BAKU" will appear in the main production of SP reach. ing. That is, the "?" Item image GQ merely suggests the execution of the development effect or the execution of the main effect of SP reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the stock challenge production, it is easier to acquire the item image G7 when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed than in the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It has become. Specifically, for example, as shown in the first scenario selection table of FIG. 53, in each of the first and second challenges, the fraction rate at which the first operation result effect is performed after the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed is determined. It is set to "45%". This fraction rate is higher than the fraction rate (“25%”) in which the first operation result effect is performed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in each of the first and second challenges. Further, for example, as shown in the second scenario selection table of FIG. 54, in each of the first and second challenges, the distribution rate at which the first operation result effect is performed after the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed is set to ". 33% ". This fraction rate is higher than the fraction rate (“13%”) in which the first operation result effect is performed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in each of the first and second challenges.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to suggest to the player the feasibility of the stock effect thereafter according to the type of the button operation promotion effect to be executed. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that the sword-shaped button operation promoting effect is more likely to be executed than the hemispherical button operation promoting effect. Therefore, in the stock challenge production, the player can easily expect the execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect rather than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. Further, when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed, the player can easily expect the execution of the first operation result effect accompanied by the display of the item image G8. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the button operation promotion effect of the stock challenge effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sword-shaped button operation promoting effect is configured to make it easier to acquire the "LOGO" item image G8L and the "BAKU" item image G8B than the hemispherical button operation promoting effect. Specifically, for example, as shown in the first scenario selection table of FIG. 53, the item image G8 additionally displayed after executing the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect in the first challenge is the “LOGO” item image G8L and the “LOGO” item image G8L. The distribution rate of any of the item images G8 of the "BAKU" item image G8B is set to "32%". This distribution rate is the distribution rate in which one of the "LOGO" item image G8L and the "BAKU" item image G8B is additionally displayed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed in the first challenge. Higher than ("13%"). Also, for example, in the second challenge, the distribution rate at which one of the "LOGO" item image G8L and the "BAKU" item image G8B is additionally displayed after the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed is set to "29%". It is supposed to be. This distribution rate is the distribution rate (“16%”) in which some item images G8 of the “LOGO” item image G8L and the “BAKU” item image G8B are additionally displayed after the hemispherical button operation promotion effect is executed. Higher than.

Therefore, regarding the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, there is a high possibility that the stock effect can be executed, and when the effect is executed, the item image of either the "LOGO" item image G8L or the "BAKU" item image G8B is executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that the G8 is an effect that is easy to additionally display. Therefore, when the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed, it is easy for the player to expect the notification of the effect content of the SP reach through the subsequent first operation result effect.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the production content of the main effect of SP reach includes one in which the character "LOGO" appears and one in which the character "BAKU" appears. As described above, when the special figure is a jackpot symbol, the battle effect in which the character "LOGO" appears is easier to select than the battle effect in which the character "BAKU" appears as the effect content (FIG. 48 (B)). reference). Further, the "LOGO" item image G8L and the "BAKU" item image G8B correspond to the production contents of the development production and the production contents of the main production of SP reach, respectively.

Therefore, when the "LOGO" item image G8L is shown as the item image G8, the main character "LOGO" appears in the development effect through the "LOGO" item image G8L, or the main character "LOGO" appears in the main effect. It is possible to inform the player in advance that "" will appear. Further, when the "BAKU" item image G8B is shown as the item image G8, the main character "BAKU" may appear in the development production, or the main character "BAKU" may appear in the main production. It is possible to notify the player in advance.

Moreover, when the "LOGO" item image G8L is displayed as the item image G8, it is possible to show the player that the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the "BAKU" item image G8B is displayed. There is. Therefore, when the "LOGO" item image G8L is displayed, it is possible to make the player greatly expect a big hit.

Thus, when the development effect in which the character "LOGO" appears or the main effect in which the character "LOGO" appears is selected, the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is better than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It is easy to additionally display (acquire) the "LOGO" item image G8L. Therefore, by executing the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 easier for the player to be aware of the possibility of a big hit from an early stage before the execution of the advance notice effect, rather than the hemispherical button operation promotion effect. It has become.

9-4. Stock effect Next, the stock effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 58. The stock effect is an effect similar to the first embodiment in which the above-mentioned item image G8 is continuously displayed on the display unit 50a. As described above, the beginning of this stock effect is the item image G8 (“LOGO” item image G8L, “BAKU” item image G8B, “?” Item image GQ) by executing the first operation result effect of the stock challenge effect. ) Is displayed (appeared) on the display unit 50a. In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the item image G8 is displayed on the display unit 50a by executing the first operation result effect in the first challenge, and the first operation result effect in the second challenge. There are two start timings when the item image G8 is displayed on the display unit 50a by the execution of.

Note that, unlike the first embodiment, the final stage of the stock effect in the present embodiment is immediately before the execution of the effect (development effect, main effect of SP reach) that is executed with the effect content suggested by the item image G8. That is, in the present embodiment, there are two final timings, which are different from the first embodiment, immediately before the execution of the development effect during the special figure variation effect and immediately before the execution of the main effect in the SP reach during the special figure change effect. be.

The stock effect is continuously executed from one of the above two start timings to one of the two end timings. Therefore, for example, the "LOGO" item image G8L displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 51 (A) is the same as the first embodiment until immediately before the execution of the development effect shown in FIG. 55 (B). It is continuously displayed over a plurality of effects (normal fluctuation of the special figure variation effect after the above-mentioned stock challenge effect and N reach time (FIG. 55 (A))). Further, for example, the "BAKU" item image G8B displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 51 (B) is the same as the first embodiment until immediately before the execution of the development effect shown in FIG. 56 (B). It is continuously displayed over a plurality of effects (normal fluctuation of the special figure variation effect after the stock challenge effect and N reach (FIG. 56 (A))).

Further, for example, the "LOGO" item image G8L displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 51 (A) has a plurality of effects (for example, until immediately before the execution of the main effect of SP reach shown in FIG. 57 (B). It is continuously displayed over the normal fluctuation time, the N reach time, the development effect, and the SP reach introduction effect (FIG. 57 (A)) of the special figure variation effect after the stock challenge effect. Further, for example, the "BAKU" item image G8B displayed in the first operation result effect shown in FIG. 51 (B) has a plurality of effects (for example, until immediately before the execution of the main effect of SP reach shown in FIG. 58 (B). It is continuously displayed during the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation effect after the stock challenge effect, during the N reach, and during the introduction effect of the SP reach (FIG. 58 (A)).

Thus, when the stock effect is executed, either the development effect or the SP reach main effect is executed after the stock effect is executed. That is, by executing the stock effect, the execution of any of the above effects is subsequently assured. Therefore, the player can wait for the execution of the effects while being excited before the execution of those effects.

Further, the item image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a along with the execution of the stock effect can suggest the effect content of the effect (development effect, main effect of SP reach) to be executed thereafter. Specifically, for example, when the item image G8 is the "LOGO" item image G8L, the effect content of the effect (development effect, main effect of SP reach) executed after the stock effect by the item image G8 is the character "LOGO". It is possible to suggest that "" is the content of the production that appears (appears). Further, when the item image G8 is the "BAKU" item image G8B, the character "BAKU" appears as the production content of the production (development production, SP reach main production) executed after the stock production by the item image G8. It is possible to suggest that the content is (appearing).

If the "?" Item image GQ is displayed in addition to the above "LOGO" item image G8L and "BAKU" item image G8B, the subsequent production (development production, SP reach main production) However, it is possible to suggest that the production content is such that the character "LOGO" appears (appears) or the character "BAKU" appears.

9-5. Flow of staging Next, the flow of a series of staging from the stock challenge staging to the stock staging in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment and the above-mentioned development staging or the main staging of SP reach is mainly described in FIGS. 59 to 61. Will be explained based on. More specifically, for example, a case where the special figure fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 12) of the special figure fluctuation effect is “P01” or “P05” will be described.

As in the first embodiment, the execution start time of the stock challenge effect is set to "time t01", the time when the item image G7 is displayed in the first challenge is set to "time t02", and the item is set in the second challenge. The time when the image G7 is displayed is defined as "time t03" (see FIGS. 59 to 61). Further, the execution start time of the development effect is set to "time t13", the execution start time of the SP reach introduction effect is set to "t14", and the execution start time of the main effect of SP reach is set to "time t15". As shown in FIG. 60 and the like, the time t13 and the time t15 are different, and the timing of the execution start of the development effect and the timing of the execution start of the main effect of the SP reach are different from each other.

First, based on FIG. 59, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G8 is displayed in the first challenge of the stock challenge effect (the item image in the second challenge). G8 is not displayed), and a case where the stock effect is executed until the development effect is executed will be described. In such a case, the stock effect is executed from the display of the item image G8 to immediately before the start of the execution of the development effect of the special figure variation effect (end of N reach). That is, the stock effect is continuously executed from the normal variation of the special figure variation effect to the N reach. Further, according to FIG. 59 (D), the stock effect is continuously executed during the period from the time t02 to immediately before the time t13.

At the start of execution of the stock production, it is unknown to the player how long the stock production will last, and either the development production or the SP reach (main production) is executed in relation to the stock production. At that point (when the stock production starts to be executed), it is unknown (difficult to judge) for the player. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect is started, which effect is executed until the effect is executed, that is, until the N reach ends after the normal fluctuation during the execution of the stock effect. , It is possible for the player to watch over while being excited. That is, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the player can enjoy the stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed.

Subsequently, based on FIG. 60, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G8 is displayed in the first challenge of the stock challenge effect (item in the second challenge). Image G8 is not displayed), and a case where the stock effect is executed until the execution of the main effect of SP reach will be described. In such a case, the stock effect is executed from the display of the item image G8 to immediately before the execution of the main effect of the SP reach of the special figure variation effect. That is, the stock effect is continuously executed in the order of normal variation of special figure variation effect → N reach → development effect → SP reach. Further, according to FIG. 60 (D), the stock effect is continuously executed during the period from the time t02 to immediately before the time t15. The effect time of this stock effect shown in FIG. 60 is different from the effect time of the stock effect shown in FIG. 59.

Further, even in the case shown in FIG. 60, at the start of execution of the stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long the stock effect lasts, and the development effect and the SP reach (main effect) related to the stock effect. It is unclear to the player which of the two effects will be performed. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59 or whether the SP reach is executed as shown in FIG. 60. Therefore, when the execution of the stock effect is started, which effect is executed until the effect is executed, that is, until the N reach ends after the normal fluctuation during the execution of the stock effect. , It is possible for the player to watch over while being excited. That is, when the execution of the stock effect is started, the player can enjoy the stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed.

In the case shown in FIG. 60, if the display of the item image G8 does not disappear at the start of execution of the development effect, that is, if the execution of the stock effect is not completed, the execution of the SP reach is confirmed by the stock effect. .. That is, it is possible to notify the player that the SP reach is executed instead of the L reach after the development effect. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to convince the player of the SP reach at the time of the development production, and the player can wait for the SP reach while raising the expectation.

Subsequently, based on FIG. 61, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect is "P01" or "P05", and the item image G8 is displayed in the first and second challenges of the stock challenge effect, respectively, and various effects are displayed. The case where the stock effect is executed until the execution of is described. In such a case, in the stock effect (first stock effect) shown in FIG. 61 (C-1), after the item image G8 in the first challenge is displayed, the development effect of the special figure variation effect is executed. It will be executed until just before. Further, the stock effect (second stock effect) shown in FIG. 61 (C-2) is executed from the display of the item image G8 in the second challenge to immediately before the execution of the main effect of SP reach. That is, the first stock effect is continuously executed over the normal variation of the special figure variation effect → N reach, and the second stock effect is continuously executed over the normal variation of the special figure variation effect → N reach → development effect → SP reach. Is executed. Further, according to FIG. 61 (D), the first stock effect is continued during the period from time t02 to immediately before time t13, and the second stock effect is continued during the period from time t05 to immediately before time t15. Is executed. That is, in this case, the production time of the first stock production and the production time of the second stock production are different from each other.

Further, even in the case shown in FIG. 61, at the start of execution of the first stock effect and the second stock effect, it is unknown to the player how long each stock effect lasts, and it is related to each stock effect. It is unclear to the player which of the development effect and the SP reach effect is performed. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the development effect is executed or the SP reach is executed after the first stock effect. In addition, it is difficult to determine whether the development effect is executed or the SP reach is executed after the second stock effect. Therefore, when the execution of the two stock effects is started, the player can watch with excitement until the effect is executed to determine which stock effect is related to which advance notice effect. It has become. That is, when the execution of each of the two stock effects is started, the player can enjoy each stock effect while being excited about which advance notice effect is executed in relation to each stock effect. There is.

9-6. Effect of the second embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the main character "LOGO" is executed by executing the stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L which is the first suggestion effect. It is possible to notify in advance the execution of the SP reach (main production) of the production content that causes the main character "LOGO" to appear, or the development production of the production content that causes "" to appear. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for a big hit (big hit game state) even before the development of such an effect content or the execution of the SP reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the stock effect using the “?” Item image GQ, which is the second suggestion effect, the character “LOGO” is generated as in the execution of the stock effect using the “LOGO” item image G8L. It is possible to give the player the hope that the development effect of the effect content to be made to appear or the SP reach (main effect) of the effect content to make the character "LOGO" appear may be executed. That is, unlike the time when the stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L is executed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement until the development effect or the main effect of SP reach is executed. Therefore, two effects with different orientations (a stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L and a stock effect using the "?" Item image GQ) are provided in one effect (stock effect). Is possible, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the stock effect can be continuously executed, when the stock effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the stock effect. In addition, there are times when the development effect (first timing effect) of the effect content suggested by the stock effect is executed, and there are times when the main effect of SP reach (second timing effect) of the effect content suggested by the stock effect is executed. .. Therefore, the player can enjoy the executed effect without discomfort regardless of whether the development effect is executed after the stock effect is executed or the main effect of SP reach is executed. Moreover, since it is difficult to predict whether the effect to be executed is the development effect or the SP reach main effect, the player can wait for the start of the development effect or the SP reach main effect with excitement. It is possible to improve the interest of the people.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the development production and the SP reach main production are productions that can suggest the possibility of becoming a big hit (big hit game state) depending on the production content. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to this production. Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such an effect through the execution of the stock effect, and to fuel the player's expectation for the jackpot even before the execution of the development effect and the main effect of SP reach. Is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that there is a relatively high possibility of a big hit at either the timing (time) of the time t13 corresponding to the first timing and the time t15 corresponding to the second timing. The effect of the effect content to be performed, that is, the development effect shown in FIG. 55 (B) and the main effect of SP reach shown in FIG. 57 (B) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 capable of a variety of production progress while fueling the player's expectation for the jackpot even before the execution of the stock production using the "LOGO" item image G8L. There is.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the execution of the stock effect, the development effect, or the execution of the SP reach main effect through the execution of the stock challenge effect, which is the third effect. .. As described above, the development effect and the main effect of SP reach are the effects of the effect content suggesting the possibility of becoming a big hit, and the player's attention is high. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the stock production that suggests the execution of such production, and the execution of the stock challenge production as much as the execution of the development production and the main production of SP reach. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in the stock challenge effect (that is, the effect mode in which the sword-shaped button 41 is operated (see FIG. 35 (B)) and the effect mode in which the hemispherical button 40 is operated (FIG. 37 (A)). )), It is possible to suggest to the player the possibility (easiness of execution) that the development effect in which the character "LOGO" appears or the main effect of SP reach in which the character "LOGO" appears is executed. ing. That is, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the possibility of becoming a big hit before executing the development effect or the main effect of SP reach.

9-7. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, modification examples of the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 such as the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, after the execution of the second effect (stock effect) is completed, the first effect (movable body notice effect, effect effect, development effect, SP reach main effect) is performed. The execution was started. However, after starting the execution of the second effect and before ending the execution of the second effect, the execution of the first effect may be started. That is, the second effect and the first effect may be partially executed in parallel (overlapping). Further, although the execution of the first effect is started in succession to the execution of the second effect, the execution of the first effect is performed after a predetermined period of time has passed since the execution of the second effect was completed. May be started.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the number of button operation promotion effects (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, hemispherical button operation promotion effect) in one stock challenge effect is set to two. However, the number of button operation promotion effects in one stock challenge effect may be one or three or more. Further, although one item image can be acquired with one button operation promotion effect, a plurality of item images may be acquired with one button operation promotion effect. Further, although the upper limit of the number of item images that can be acquired in one stock challenge effect is set to 2, the upper limit may be 1 or 3 or more. Further, the stock challenge effect may be executed again during the execution of the stock effect after the execution of the stock challenge effect.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the item images acquired later are displayed side by side with the item images acquired earlier. In other words, the composition is such that the acquired item images increase. However, the item image acquired later may be configured to overwrite the item image acquired earlier. According to such a configuration, even if the item image is acquired, the item image may be overwritten (changed) later. Therefore, for example, the acquired item image is obtained until the execution of the stock effect is completed. It is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that may be overwritten. Further, the acquired item image may be partially or completely erased. According to such a configuration, even if the item image is acquired, the item image may be erased later, so that the player feels nervous until, for example, the execution of the first effect is started. It is possible to have it.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the stock challenge effect including the button operation promotion effect (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, hemispherical button operation promotion effect) is used. However, it may be a stock challenge production including a player participation type production other than the button operation promotion production. Further, it may be a stock challenge production that does not include a player participation type production.

Further, in the first embodiment, the color-designated item image G7C is divided into two types (two colors) of the "red" item image G7 and the "blue" item image G7B. However, the color designation item image may be one type (one color) or three types (three colors) or more. However, it is more preferable that the color suggested by the color-designated item image is a color related to the effect mode of the first effect (movable body notice effect, effect effect).

Further, in the first embodiment, the "blue" item image G7B is an image in which the character "blue" is arranged in the center of the medal. That is, the color designation item image G7C is an image in which the designated color is written in characters in the center of the medal. However, the medal may be painted with only the specified color for the color-designated item image. Further, it may be an item image showing a shape other than a medal.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second effect is an image effect using a color-designated item image. However, an effect using a light emitting device such as a lamp or a light may be used. As such an effect, for example, an effect of showing a color by a light emitting color (light emitting mode) when the light emitting device is made to emit light can be mentioned. Further, the production using voice may be used. As such an effect, for example, an effect of outputting a sound indicating a color from a speaker once or a plurality of times can be mentioned.

Further, in the first embodiment, when a plurality (two) of item images are displayed, one item image is made to correspond to the movable body notice effect, and the other item image is made to correspond to the effect effect. However, when there are a plurality of item images, the configuration may be such that the plurality or all of the item images can correspond to one notice effect.

Specifically, for example, for the effect using the SP reach start title image G1 shown in FIG. 24 (C), in addition to the effect effect described above, the title image G11 representing the SP reach title of the SP reach start title image G1 is used. As for the production that was done, there is a configuration that can suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit. That is, in the display mode of the title image G11, two types of display modes (“blue” and “red”) are provided as in the effect effect. Then, in the case of a big hit (the changing special figure is a big hit symbol), the display mode of "red" is easier to select than the display mode of "blue".

For example, when two item images (“red” item image G7R and “blue” item image G7B) are acquired in the above-mentioned stock challenge effect, each stock is shown in FIGS. 62 (A) and 62 (B). The staging (stock staging using the "red" item image G7R and stock staging using the "blue" item image G7B) is continuously executed in parallel. After that, the execution of these two stock effects (that is, the display of various item images) can be terminated together. Then, when the execution of the two stock effects is completed together, the effect using the SP reach start title image G1 as shown in FIG. 62 (C) is started. At that time, one display mode of the title image G11 and the effect image G12 is displayed in "red", and the other display mode is displayed in "blue".

The title image G11 is provided with two display modes of "red" and "blue", and the effect image G12 is also provided with two display modes of "red" and "blue" as in the title image G11. As a result, there are three combinations of the display mode of the title image G11 and the display mode of the effect image G12. That is, both the display modes of the title image G11 and the effect image G12 are "blue" and both are "red", and one of the display modes of the title image G11 and the effect image G12 is "red" and the other is "blue". There are three ways. And, in the case of both "red" combinations, it is possible to improve the credibility that the jackpot expectation is high. Further, when only one of them is a combination of "red", it is suggested that the jackpot expectation is high by one of the effects, so that it is possible to draw the player's attention until the end of the special figure variation effect.

Further, in the second embodiment, when a plurality (two) of item images are displayed, one item image is used as a development effect and the other item image is used as an SP reach main effect (first effect). Corresponded to each. However, when there are a plurality of item images, the configuration may be such that the plurality or all of the item images can correspond to one first effect.

Specifically, for example, when two item images (“LOGO” item image G8L and “BAKU” item image G8B) are acquired in the above-mentioned stock challenge effect, each stock effect is as shown in FIG. 63 (A). (Stock effect using "LOGO" item image G8L and stock effect using "BAKU" item image G8B) are continuously executed in parallel. After that, the execution of these two stock effects (that is, the display of various item images) can be terminated together. Then, when the execution of the two stock effects is completed, the main effect (first effect) as shown in FIG. 63 (B) is executed. Specifically, an image G119 showing the character string "joint battle !!" in the center of the display unit 50a, an image G116 showing the upper body of the main character "LOGO" above the image G119, and a main character character below the image G119. This effect of displaying the image G118 showing the upper body of "BAKU" is executed.

As in the second embodiment, when a plurality of item images are displayed, one of the item images can be associated with the main effect of SP reach (first effect). By doing so, when there are two item images, a plurality of different production contents (that is, the production content in which only the main character "LOGO" appears, the production content in which only the main character "BAKU" appears, and the main character character It is possible to take the effect content in which both "LOGO" and "BAKU" appear), and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine which first effect is to be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the light emitting mode of the movable body notice effect is set to two types. However, three or more types of light emission modes may be used. Further, although the display mode of the effect effect is set to two types, three or more types of display modes may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first effect is an effect during the special figure variation effect (a movable body effect during the development effect and an effect effect during the SP effect). However, an effect other than the special figure variation effect, for example, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variation effect based on the look-ahead determination may be used. It may also be used as a production during a jackpot game (special game).

Further, in the first embodiment, the fractions shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B) are used, but the configuration is such that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of "blue" → "red". For example, the distribution rate is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B). Further, although the jackpot expectation is set to be higher in the order of "blue" → "red", the jackpot expectation may be set to be higher in the order of "red" → "blue".

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the stock challenge effect (third effect) is executed when the special figure variation effect is normally changed. However, it may be executed during N reach, development effect, L reach, SP reach, or before the special figure change effect other than the normal variation, for example.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the "?" Item image GQ can suggest either of the first effects (effect contents), but for example, the "red / blue" item image. Or, it may be an item image displaying all possible modes such as a "LOGO / BAKU" item image.

Further, in the second embodiment, the development effect (first effect) includes the composition of the main character embodied by using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 in the effect content. That is, the difference in the production content between the two development effects (first development effect and second development effect) is the difference in the type of the main character using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58. In addition, the main effect of SP reach (first effect) includes the composition of the main character appearing on the display unit 50a in the effect content. In other words, the difference in the content of the production between the two main productions is the difference in the types of the main characters that appear. However, the difference in the content of the effect may be a difference other than the type of the character, specifically, for example, a difference in the number of characters. Further, it may be different in the production mode. That is, the first effect may be an effect using a light emitting device, and the difference in the content of the effect may be a difference in the light emitting mode of the light emitting device. Further, the first effect may be the image effect shown on the display unit 50a, and the difference in the effect content may be the difference in the display mode of the image effect. Further, the first effect may be an effect using a movable device, and the difference in the content of the effect may be a difference in the operation mode of the movable device.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the so-called "type 1" and "digi-pachi" pachinko gaming machines PY1 are shown as gaming machines. However, the so-called "type 3" and "rights" pachinko gaming machines, and the so-called "first-class" pachinko gaming machines and the "second-class" pachinko gaming machines are combined. It may be a pachinko gaming machine called "mixture of 1 type and 2 types".

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A staging execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined staging using the staging means (image display device 50) is provided.
The predetermined effect includes a first effect (for example, a movable body notice effect shown in FIG. 23 (D)), a second effect different from the first effect (for example, a stock effect shown in FIG. 40), and the effect. There is
The effect executing means is
When the first effect is executed, the second effect suggesting that the first effect is executed can be executed.
The second effect can be continuously executed by using the effect means.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the first effect can be executed in association with the second effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second effect can be continuously executed, when the second effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the second effect. Further, since the first effect can be executed in association with the second effect, if the first effect is executed following the execution of the second effect, the player performs the first effect. You can continue to enjoy the production of 2 without any discomfort. Thus, it is easy for the player to be interested in both the first production and the second production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is provided.
The first production is
It is a gaming machine characterized by being an effect capable of suggesting the possibility of becoming the special gaming state based on the result of the determination.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the first effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of becoming a special gaming state, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first effect. Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such a first effect through the execution of the second effect, and the player's expectation for the special gaming state even before the execution of the first effect. It is possible to fuel.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine described in means A2.
The staging means includes a predetermined display means (display unit 50a).
In the first effect, the first notice display effect is displayed in a first color (red) suggesting that the special gaming state is relatively likely to occur by using the predetermined display means. (For example, a red movable body effect) and a second notice display effect (for example, a blue movable object effect) displayed in a second color (blue) suggesting that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is relatively low. , There is
In the second effect, the first suggestion display effect (red suggestion stock effect) suggesting the first color and the second suggestion display not suggesting the first color are used by using the predetermined display means. There is a production (stock production using the "?" Item image GQ shown in FIG. 37 (B)).
The effect executing means is
When the first suggestion display effect is continuously executed as the second effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first notice display effect can be executed as the first effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the execution of the first notice display effect in advance by executing the first suggestion display effect, and to enter the special gaming state before the execution of the first notice display effect. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3.
The effect executing means is
When the second suggestion display effect is continuously executed as the second effect, when the first notice display effect is executed and when the second notice display effect is executed as the first effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution of the second suggestion display effect gives the player the hope that the first notice display effect may be executed in the same manner as when the first suggestion display effect is executed. It is possible. That is, unlike the time when the first suggestion display effect is executed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement until the first effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to configure two effects having different orientations (first suggestion display effect and second suggestion display effect) in one effect (second effect), and it is possible to improve the interest.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
Game execution means (main control board 100) and
Along with the execution of the game by the game execution means, the effect execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using the effect means (image display device 50) is provided.
The predetermined effect includes a first timing effect (for example, a movable body notice effect shown in FIG. 23D) that can be executed at the first timing (time t03), and a second timing different from the first timing. A first effect including a second timing effect (for example, the effect effect shown in FIG. 24C) that can be executed at the timing of (time t04), and a second effect that can suggest the execution of the first effect (for example, the effect effect shown in FIG. 24C). For example, there is a stock staging shown in FIG. 40).
The effect executing means is
The second effect can be continuously executed by using the effect means.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the first timing effect is executed at the first timing in association with the second effect, and the second effect is associated with the second effect. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that there are times when the two-timing effect is executed at the second timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second effect can be continuously executed, when the second effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the second effect. In addition, there are times when the first timing effect is executed in association with the second effect and times when the second timing effect is executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the executed effect without discomfort regardless of whether the first timing effect is executed after the execution of the second effect or the second timing effect is executed. Moreover, since it is difficult to predict whether the effect to be executed is the first timing effect or the second timing effect, the player can relate the second effect to the first effect (first timing effect, second timing). You can wait for the start of the execution of the production) with excitement, and it is possible to improve the interest by the production.

The invention according to means B2 is
The gaming machine described in means B1.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is provided.
The first production is
It is a gaming machine characterized by being an effect capable of suggesting the possibility of becoming the special gaming state based on the result of the determination.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the first effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of becoming a special gaming state, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first effect. Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such a first effect through the execution of the second effect, and the player's expectation for the special gaming state even before the execution of the first effect. It is possible to fuel.

The invention according to means B3 is
The gaming machine described in means B2.
The first effect includes a specific advance notice effect (for example, a red movable body effect) that suggests that the special gaming state is relatively likely to occur.
The second effect includes a specific suggestion effect (red suggestion stock effect) that suggests the specific advance notice effect.
The effect executing means is
When the specific suggestion effect is continuously executed as the second effect, when the specific advance notice effect is executed as the first timing effect and when the specific advance notice effect is executed as the second timing effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific advance notice effect can be executed at either the first timing or the second timing, so that the player's expectation for the special gaming state before the execution of the specific advance notice effect can be expected. It is possible to make it a gaming machine that can be fueled and can be produced in a wide variety of ways.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
Game execution means (main control board 100) and
With the execution of the game by the game execution means, the effect execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means (image display device 50), and the effect execution means (sub-control board 120).
It is provided with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, the first effect suggesting the possibility of the special gaming state (for example, the movable body notice effect shown in FIG. 23D) can be executed.
When the first effect is executed, the second effect (for example, the stock effect shown in FIG. 40) suggesting that the first effect is executed can be executed.
When the second effect is executed, the game is characterized in that the third effect (for example, the stock challenge effect shown in FIG. 35) suggesting that the second effect is executed can be executed. It is a machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the execution of the second effect and further the execution of the first effect through the execution of the third effect. The first effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a special gaming state, and the degree of attention of the player is high. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the second effect, which suggests the execution of the first effect, and the execution of the third effect as much as the execution of the first effect. Is.

The invention according to the means C2 is
The gaming machine described in means C1.
In the first effect, the first notice effect (for example, a red movable body effect) suggesting that the possibility of being in the special game state is relatively high and the possibility of being in the special game state are relatively high. There is a second notice effect (for example, a blue movable body effect) that suggests that it is low.
The second effect includes a first suggestion effect (red suggestion stock effect) that suggests the first notice effect and a second suggestion effect that does not suggest the first notice effect (“?” Shown in FIG. 37 (B). "Stock production using item image GQ)
The third effect includes a first aspect effect (for example, an effect using the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 35B) executed in the first effect mode, and the first effect mode. There is a second aspect effect (an effect using the hemispherical button operation promotion image G5 shown in FIG. 37 (A)), which is executed in a second effect mode different from the above.
It is characterized in that the probability that the first suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the first aspect effect and the probability that the first suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the second aspect effect are different from each other. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player the possibility (easiness of execution) that the first advance notice effect is executed as the first effect through the effect mode in the third effect. That is, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the possibility of a special gaming state prior to the execution of the first effect.

The invention according to the means C3 is
The gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2.
The effect executing means is
The second effect can be continuously executed by using the effect means.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first effect can be executed in association with the second effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second effect can be continuously executed, when the second effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the second effect. Further, since the first effect can be executed in association with the second effect, if the first effect is executed following the execution of the second effect, the player can execute the first effect. You can enjoy the production without any discomfort. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the second effect and the first effect following the execution of the third effect.

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
An effect executing means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means (image display device 50), and
It is provided with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The predetermined effect includes a first effect (for example, a development effect shown in FIG. 23) and a second effect different from the first effect (for example, a stock effect shown in FIG. 51).
In the first effect, the first notice effect (for example, the first development effect) of the first effect content suggesting that the possibility of being in the special game state is relatively high, and the special game state are obtained. There is a second preview production (for example, a second development production) of the second production content that suggests that the possibility is relatively low.
The second effect includes a first suggestion effect (stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L) suggesting the first effect content and a second suggestion effect not suggesting the first effect content ("LOGO" item image G8L). "?" Item image Stock production using GQ), and
The effect executing means is
When the first suggestion effect is continuously executed, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the first notice effect can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the execution of the first notice effect of the first effect content in advance by executing the first suggestion effect, and the special game is performed before the execution of the first advance notice effect. It is possible to improve the player's expectation of the state.

The invention according to means D2 is
The gaming machine according to means D1.
The effect executing means is
When the second suggestion effect is continuously executed, the gaming machine is characterized in that there are times when the first notice effect is executed and times when the second notice effect is executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to give the player the hope that the execution of the first suggestion effect may be performed as in the execution of the first suggestion effect. .. That is, unlike the time when the first suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement until the first effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to configure two staging with different orientations (first suggestion staging and second suggestion staging) in one staging (second staging), and it is possible to improve the interest.

<Means E>
The invention according to means E1 is
A staging execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined staging using the staging means (image display device 50) is provided.
The predetermined effect includes a first timing effect (development effect shown in FIG. 23) that can be executed at the first timing (time t13), and a second timing (time t15) different from the first timing. A first effect including the second timing effect (for example, the main effect of SP reach shown in FIG. 57 (B)) that can be executed in the above, and a second effect that can suggest the execution of the first effect (for example, FIG. 51). There is a stock production shown in
The first effect has a plurality of types of effect contents.
The effect executing means is
The second effect can be continuously executed by using the effect means.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the first timing effect of the effect content suggested by the second effect is executed at the first timing, and the second effect suggests. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that the second timing effect of the effect content to be performed may be executed at the second timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second effect can be continuously executed, when the second effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the second effect. In addition, there are times when the first timing effect of the effect content suggested by the second effect is executed and times when the second timing effect of the effect content suggested by the second effect is executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the executed effect without discomfort regardless of whether the first timing effect is executed or the second timing effect is executed following the execution of the second effect. Moreover, since it is difficult to predict whether the effect scheduled to be executed is the first timing effect or the second timing effect, the player is thrilled to start executing the first effect (first timing effect, second timing effect). You can wait while waiting, and it is possible to improve the interest by directing.

The invention according to means E2 is
The gaming machine described in means E1.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is provided.
The first production is
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that can suggest the possibility of becoming the special gaming state based on the result of the determination depending on the content of the effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the first effect is an effect that can suggest the possibility of a special gaming state depending on the content of the effect, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first effect. be. Moreover, it is possible to inform the player in advance of the execution of such a first effect through the execution of the second effect, and the player's expectation for the special gaming state even before the execution of the first effect. It is possible to fuel.

The invention according to means E3 is
The gaming machine described in means E2.
The first effect includes a specific advance notice effect (for example, a first development effect) of the effect content suggesting that the possibility of the special gaming state is relatively high.
The second effect includes a specific suggestion effect (stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L) that suggests the specific advance notice effect.
The effect executing means is
When the specific suggestion effect is continuously executed as the second effect, when the specific advance notice effect is executed as the first timing effect and when the specific advance notice effect is executed as the second timing effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a specific advance notice effect of the effect content suggesting that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is relatively high can be executed at either the first timing or the second timing. Therefore, it is possible to make a gaming machine capable of a variety of staging progress while fueling the player's expectation for the special gaming state even before the execution of the specific advance staging.

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The invention according to means F1 is
An effect executing means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means (image display device 50), and
It is provided with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes step S106) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute the first effect (for example, the development effect shown in FIG. 23) of the effect content suggesting the possibility of the special gaming state.
When the first effect is executed, a second effect (for example, the stock effect shown in FIG. 51) suggesting the effect content of the first effect can be executed.
When the second effect is executed, the game is characterized in that the third effect (for example, the stock challenge effect shown in FIG. 35) suggesting that the second effect is executed can be executed. It is a machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the execution of the second effect and further the execution of the first effect through the execution of the third effect. It should be noted that the first effect is an effect of the effect content suggesting the possibility of becoming a special game state, and the degree of attention of the player is high. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the second effect, which suggests the execution of the first effect, and the execution of the third effect as much as the execution of the first effect. Is.

The invention according to means F2 is
The gaming machine described in means F1.
In the first effect, there is a possibility that the first advance notice effect (for example, the first development effect) of the effect content suggesting that the special game state is relatively high and the special game state will occur. There is a second notice production (for example, a second development production) of the production content that suggests that it is relatively low.
The second effect includes a first suggestion effect (stock effect using the "LOGO" item image G8L) that suggests the effect content of the first notice effect, and a second effect that does not suggest the effect content of the first notice effect. There is 2 suggestion production (stock production using "?" Item image GQ).
The third effect includes a first aspect effect (an effect using the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 35B) executed in the first effect mode, and the first effect mode. There is a second aspect effect (an effect using the hemispherical button operation promotion image G5 shown in FIG. 37 (A)) performed in a different second effect mode.
It is characterized in that the probability that the first suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the first aspect effect and the probability that the first suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the second aspect effect are different from each other. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player the possibility (easiness of execution) that the first notice effect is executed as the first effect through the effect mode in the third effect. That is, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the possibility of a special gaming state prior to the execution of the first effect.

The invention according to means F3 is
The gaming machine according to means F1 or means F2.
The effect executing means is
The second effect can be continuously executed by using the effect means.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first effect of the effect content suggested by the second effect can be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second effect can be continuously executed, when the second effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the second effect. Further, since the first effect of the effect content suggested by the second effect can be executed, the player is executed when the first effect is executed following the execution of the second effect. You can enjoy the first production without any discomfort. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the second effect and the first effect following the execution of the third effect.

50 ... Image display device (directing means)
50a ... Display unit (predetermined display means)
100 ... Main control board (game execution means)
101 ... Microcomputer for game control 120 ... Sub control board (directing execution means)
121 ... Production control microcomputer G3 ... Sword-shaped button operation promotion image G5 ... Hemispherical button operation promotion image G7, G8 ... Item image G7R ... "Red" item image G7B ... "Blue" item image G8B ... "BAKU" item image G8L ... "LOGO" item image GQ ... "?" Item image PY1 ... Pachinko game machine

Claims (1)

Judgment means to judge whether it is right or wrong,
A special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of the determination,
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute the first effect of the effect content suggesting that the special game may be executed.
It is possible to execute a second effect that suggests the effect content of the first effect.
It is possible to execute a third effect that suggests that the second effect is executed .
The first effect is relative to the first notice effect including the content of the first effect suggesting that the special game is relatively likely to be executed, and the possibility that the special game is executed. There is a second preview production that includes the second production content that suggests that it is low.
The second effect includes a first suggestion effect that suggests the first effect content and a second suggestion effect that does not suggest the first effect content.
When the second effect is continuously executed, the first effect is executed.
The third effect includes a first aspect effect executed in the first effect mode and a second aspect effect executed in a second effect mode different from the first effect mode.
A game characterized in that the probability that the second suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the first aspect effect and the probability that the second suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the second aspect effect are different . Machine.

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